Glad to be back, over the last decade my health has been in steady decline, and a week and a half ago I was hit with another blood clot. This time was a really bad one, not that any are ever good, it took me by surprise, my first clot I felt coming on, this one gave me no indication, both happened in the same area of my left arm.

It took a long time to get an ambulance to my house, and by the time I got to the hospital, and my doctor saw me, there was a good chance I might lose my arm. This would be my 20th surgery in ten years. Having lost my left leg in 2005, I did`nt relish the thought of losing my left arm.

In recovery I awoke, and found I still had a left arm, and could feel my fingertips, as well as grip with my hand. I was still not out of the woods as yet, the next few days in the hosp. would yeld results, and set adjustment of my medications. I don`t want to chew your ears off, just wanted to let you know, that when I`m up to par I`ll finish my campaign reports if there`s still interest. Got to rest up a little, all you guys take care. Puts

Praying for you Puts.

I hope you will get better and keep usinformed.

Jeez Puts, that's a lot to go through. I likewise am praying for you and your recovery. Rest and keep us informed when you can.

Well done for getting through that Puts and keeping your chin up. All the best for your full recovery. Now hurry up and get that flight suit on!

Wow mate, that's some ordeal. My very best wishes for a speedy return to health.

Look after yourself Puts ! We need those campaign reports ! Seriously, I'm very sorry to hear of your medical problems. May you have a complete and speedy recovery sir.

Thanks for all your prayers, and best wish`s guys, won`t be doing any flying for awhile till I get these stainless steel clamps removed, and see how my arm feels afterward. I`ve enjoyed all you guys campaign reports, and vids, makes me long to get back into action. Puts

My best wishes for your fast recovery, Ivan!

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Puts!

I'll hope to hear a full recovery soon.
Best wishes.

Best wishes, Puts.

Good man!

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Very best wishes to you and your loved ones Puts.

Rise, Ivan, Rise! Be the Phoenix! It can be done, bro'. I'm a cancer survivor, so I've been there. Eight years now and soaring above the ashes.

Stay well.

That`s great news Plainsman. That was my first medical problem, cancer 10 yrs. ago, survived that to have all these cardio-vascular probs, not a quitter. Puts

God speed Puts and I am praying for ya buddy!

Best wishes for a full recovery !

A little update, I`m feeling stronger, and will get these staples removed Nov.3rd if all goes well. I`ll try and get some flying in then, I`m taking this time to do an overhaul of my computer. Puts

Goodonya Puts. Just don't overdo it mate

Attaboy Puts!
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I'm on blood pressure medication to try to prevent cardio-vascular problems, other organ failure, stroke, etc. Hopefully, I didn't wait too long to get on it. So far, so good. I went on the South Beach diet a couple of months ago and lost 24 pounds and am feeling quite fit. Cancer, cardio-vascular, heck we each beat the BIG C, we can solve the other. Stay positive, Ivan. Do what you need to do to lick this latest challenge. You're a warrior! Anyone named Ivan Putski is a serious ass-kicking WARRIOR! I have faith in you, bro'!

There isn't a doctor worth his salt who won't admit that attitude can help a lot.

Thanks again for all your kind words, and support. Had the staples removed from my arm today, so will give OFF a test run tonight, and get back into my campaign. Puts

Great to hear that.
Go get them Puts!

How'd you go Puts ? Success ?

Well looks like I may have to wait a day or so longer. A couple places where staples were removed started bleeding again. I`m on 3 different anti clotting meds, so I bleed pretty freely. Other than giving myself a little more time to heal up, I should be ok.

Can`t wait to get back into the campaign, as so far this has been an interesting start to the mission. I`ll keep everyone posted, when I resume the campaign. Puts

Hi Puts,

sorry, only just seen this thread. My thoughts are with you... swift recovery mate


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Take care Puts, all the best.

I'm a little concerned now. It's been 2 months since Puts posted. I sincerely hope he is making progress with his unfortunate condition. But even if he can't use his arm to fly, I really hope he's okay otherwise. But then that's easy for me to say not being in his shoes.

I wish you well Puts and I'm sure a lot of the guys here feel the same and hope you get through this.