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info on Tommy
« on: June 25, 2008, 06:45:23 AM »

Offline timpiker

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Just read this in Petere Vecsey's column today...

"* Tommy Heinsohn is having an abdominal aneurism removed tomorrow. I love Tommy and Helen Heinsohn! "

I think Vecsey's one of the best.  I read him every day if he has a column out which is about 3 times a week.

Lets hope Tommy will be ok.  Hey Tommy - give yourself a Tommy point!


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« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2008, 07:32:24 AM »

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I like him except for his massive KG hate, which gorman says is personal.

As gorman said on the felger show " I never like when writers let personal stuff influence thier writing about some one."

but, obvioulsy, thats a minor issue.

Good luck tommy, here's hoping the procedure goes as expected and your back on your feet in no time!
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Re: info on Tommy
« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2008, 07:37:37 AM »

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for those of you interested, here's a little more info on Abdominal Aneurysms

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000162.htm

Definition

An aneurysm is when a blood vessel becomes abnormally large or balloons outward. The abdominal aorta is a large blood vessel that supplies blood to your abdomen, the pelvis, and legs.

Causes   

The exact cause is unknown, but risk factors for developing an aortic aneurysm include:

High blood pressure
Smoking
High cholesterol
Obesity
Emphysema
Genetic factors
Male gender

An abdominal aortic aneurysm can develop in anyone, but it is most frequently seen in males over 60 with one or more risk factors. The larger the aneurysm, the more likely it is to rupture.

When an abdominal aortic aneurysm ruptures, it is a true medical emergency. Aortic dissection occurs when the innermost lining of the artery tears and blood leaks into the wall of the artery. This most commonly occurs in the aorta within the chest

Treatment

If the aneurysm is small and there are no symptoms (for example, if it was discovered during a routine physical), your doctor may recommend periodic evaluation. This usually includes a yearly ultrasound, to see if the aneurysm is getting bigger.

Aneurysms that cause symptoms usually require surgery to prevent complications.

Surgery is recommended for patients with aneurysms bigger than 5.5 cm in diameter and aneurysms that rapidly increase in size. The goal is to perform surgery before complications or symptoms develop.

There are two approaches to surgery. In a traditional (open) repair, a large cut is made in your abdomen. The abnormal vessel is replaced with a graft made of synthetic material, such as Dacron.

The other approach is called endovascular stent grafting. An endovascular stent graft is a tube made of metal mesh that helps support the artery. Small, hollow tubes called catheters are inserted through arteries in your groin. The stent graft is sent through a catheter, and permanently placed into the artery. Endovascular stent grafting can be done without making a large cut in your abdomen, so you may get well faster. However, not all patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms can have this type of surgery.

Outlook (Prognosis)   

The outcome is usually good if an experienced surgeon repairs the aneurysm before it ruptures. However, less than 40% of patients survive a ruptured abdominal aneurysm.


 
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« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2008, 07:38:31 AM »

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Good Lucky Tommy!

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« Reply #4 on: June 25, 2008, 07:41:25 AM »

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I like him except for his massive KG hate, which gorman says is personal.

As gorman said on the felger show " I never like when writers let personal stuff influence their writing about some one."

I am confused.  Am I reading that you are taking a post about a possible life or death surgery for Tommy Heinsohn to talk about if you like him or not? 
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« Reply #5 on: June 25, 2008, 07:46:27 AM »

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obviously i'm praying for tommy, He's my favroite...well only that ive ever heard, voice of the celtics and an incredible guy. Hopefully this surgery will go smoothly and he'll be back for opening night. Luckly, from what was posted, it looks like this should go well for him. Of course any surgery at his age is a big deal, so here's hoping its quick and we get a good prognosis soon.


 i just didn't feel compelled to add that to the post, thought it was understood. was just a quick bullet while i sat down with my coffee at work, and i should have elbarated more.  sorry for any confusion...edited it to add on a get well soon message.

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« Reply #6 on: June 25, 2008, 07:49:52 AM »

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obviously i'm praying for tommy, He's my favroite...well only ive ever heard, voice of the celtics and an incredible guy. Hopefully this surgery will go smoothly and he'll be back for opening night. Luckly, from what was posted, it looks like this should go well for him. Of course any surgery at his age is a big deal, so here's hoping its quick and we get a good prognosis soon.


 i just didn't feel compelled to add that to the post, was just a quick bullet while i sat down with my coffee at work,  sorry for any confusion...



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Thoughts and prayers go out to Tommy.  Surgery is never a fun thing, and I can imagine it's substantially less so when you're messing around with the aorta.

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« Reply #8 on: June 25, 2008, 08:58:14 AM »

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obviously i'm praying for tommy, He's my favroite...well only ive ever heard, voice of the celtics and an incredible guy. Hopefully this surgery will go smoothly and he'll be back for opening night. Luckly, from what was posted, it looks like this should go well for him. Of course any surgery at his age is a big deal, so here's hoping its quick and we get a good prognosis soon.


 i just didn't feel compelled to add that to the post, was just a quick bullet while i sat down with my coffee at work,  sorry for any confusion...



NP, have a great day and don't spill the coffee!!  (Iced tea on this end)

I had to go with the turbo ice, long night last night.

Here's hoping it ends with good info on tommy.  :)
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« Reply #9 on: June 25, 2008, 09:18:56 AM »

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Get well Tommy! He is a living legend that is often undervalued because of his constant service to the team. He has brought a vast knowledge of the game as well as history of the team to so many people for so long, and no one else comes close. That's not even mentioning his playing and coaching days.

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« Reply #11 on: June 25, 2008, 09:34:02 AM »

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I like him except for his massive KG hate, which gorman says is personal.

As gorman said on the felger show " I never like when writers let personal stuff influence their writing about some one."

I am confused.  Am I reading that you are taking a post about a possible life or death surgery for Tommy Heinsohn to talk about if you like him or not? 

I think he's talking about Vescey... as for Tommy, definitely get well soon, give your doctors some TPs when you get out
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« Reply #13 on: June 25, 2008, 09:57:31 AM »

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I like him except for his massive KG hate, which gorman says is personal.

As gorman said on the felger show " I never like when writers let personal stuff influence their writing about some one."

I am confused.  Am I reading that you are taking a post about a possible life or death surgery for Tommy Heinsohn to talk about if you like him or not? 

I think he's talking about Vescey... as for Tommy, definitely get well soon, give your doctors some TPs when you get out

oh shoot, yea, i didnt realize thats what it came of as, but looking back at it post coffee, i can see how it could read that way. my apologies again, my dislike of vescey came through to strongly, shouldn't have even mentioned him, he's inconsequntial to this story. guess im still bitter over that KG story he put out before game 5.  :(

on tommy, i wonder if this is a new thing they just found or if its been around awhile (like for the finals or something) and he held off on surgery until after the playoffs. I'm sure he'll be fine, he's a tough old guy :D
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« Reply #14 on: June 25, 2008, 10:04:10 AM »

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obviously i'm praying for tommy, He's my favroite...well only ive ever heard, voice of the celtics and an incredible guy. Hopefully this surgery will go smoothly and he'll be back for opening night. Luckly, from what was posted, it looks like this should go well for him. Of course any surgery at his age is a big deal, so here's hoping its quick and we get a good prognosis soon.


 i just didn't feel compelled to add that to the post, was just a quick bullet while i sat down with my coffee at work,  sorry for any confusion...



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