Where is Lloyd Erlick's Web site

On Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:27:26 -0500, "Ken
Hart" <kwhart1.RemoveThis@verizon.net> wrote:

>
>"Lloyd Erlick" <Lloyd at @the-wire. dot com> wrote in message
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>> February 18, 2008, from Lloyd Erlick,
>>
>> I'm still here!
>>
>> Natalie had heart surgery in October, and
>> I've become a caregiver. When a surgeon says
>> 'it's minor surgery ... she'll be home in
>> five to seven days' ... run. A ninety minute
>> procedure took six hours and five weeks
>> intensive care. But things are looking up and
>> Natalie's fierceness about ruling the roost
>> has reasserted itself. Now I get banished to
>> my own life from time to time.
>
>Doctors! They should all have to spend time under their own care!
>Best watches to the both of you.
>



February 19, 2008, from Lloyd Erlick,

Thanks to all of you for your encouraging
words. I appreciate it very much.

The worst is definitely over and for the next
year or so it will be mainly a somewhat
pleasant effort at rehab of lost muscle and
flexibility. The surgeon is suggesting we
think about fixing the Mitral valve next (did
the Aortic valve in October). I can only say
.... yikes.

But I also have to say the doctors in our
experience here have been beyond first class.

Natalie had surgery at Toronto General
Hospital, in the Munk Cardiac Centre wing. I
want a world government that works on the
same lines as this organization. They look at
results and effectiveness; all I could see in
my many visits was a large team focused very
tightly on the same goal. Every person who
worked there was approachable and
informative. Natalie spent five weeks blotto,
flat on her back, tubes in and out (throat,
neck, arms) and a nurse was with her, eyes
on, every minute. Really unbelievable level
of consistent and sustained professionalism.
If they were hitting home runs, they'd
literally be in a league of their own.

These doctors would probably be happy, or at
least confident, spending time under their
own care.

I can't help making political remarks, so
forgive me...

Every aspect of care was directed by
physicians responsible for care. No decisions
had to be sought from non-medical overseers.
In our case, the surgeon found something
quite different from his expectation once he
had opened the chest. The situation was
vastly more complex, and expensive, than
expected, and all decisions were made on the
spot by the surgeon who was hands-on. No
bean-counters had input.

Some people disparage it as socialized
medicine. I find it preferable to socialized
weapon systems.

regards,
--le
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website: www.heylloyd.com
telephone: 416-686-0326
email: portrait.RemoveThis@heylloyd.com
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On 2/19/2008 7:26 AM Lloyd Erlick spake thus:


> Natalie had surgery at Toronto General Hospital, in the Munk Cardiac
> Centre wing. I want a world government that works on the same lines
> as this organization. They look at results and effectiveness; all I
> could see in my many visits was a large team focused very tightly on
> the same goal. Every person who worked there was approachable and
> informative. Natalie spent five weeks blotto, flat on her back, tubes
> in and out (throat, neck, arms) and a nurse was with her, eyes on,
> every minute. Really unbelievable level of consistent and sustained
> professionalism. If they were hitting home runs, they'd literally be
> in a league of their own.

So much for the cherished American mythology, fostered by the insurance
companies and other creators of our misguided "health care system", that
single-payer systems like the one you Canadians have deliver sub-par
medicine, and that there are long lines for anyone needing major
surgical procedures like the one you describe.
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On Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:26:19 -0500, Lloyd Erlick <Lloyd at @the-wire.
dot com> wrote:

>Some people disparage it as socialized
>medicine. I find it preferable to socialized
>weapon systems.

Yes but what would all the soldiers do ? And exactly how would John
McCain, Dubya , Father of Dubya and the rest appeal to the masses and
justify spending trillions of dollars that the US doesn't actually
have on wars that nobody needs? I mean, you really have to think these
things through Lloyd ! We can't be spedning monies on developing a
world-class health care system which will lead to people living longer
and more fulfilling lives !

Good to here the better half is doing better. Keep in touch ?

JD
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On Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:26:19 -0500, Lloyd Erlick <Lloyd at @the-wire.
dot com> wrote:

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>Some people disparage it as socialized
>medicine. I find it preferable to socialized
>weapon systems.

Fully agree. Where I live, there is also an excellent health-care
system which is accessible to everyone.

I would not want to live in a country where ill-health can result in
financial ruin, or worse - where citizens just do not have the means
to pay for treatment at all, and live in constant fear of falling
seriously ill.
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Hello Lloyd,

I've lurked in this group but never posted. Wiser people than I post
here, so I am here to absorb.

On your recent topic, I do have some experience.

In 2003, I had an infection ruin my Aortic valve. In 2004 it was
replaced with a clicking technological pyrolytic carbon wonder. (rated
at 200+ years no less)

Anyway, I am WAY better for it. My surgery was in New Westmnister, BC
and I was never really concerned about it. Funny. Anyway, I have a
friend whos father had Mitral valve repair in Toronto and he is doing
very well. He's 83 I think. You're becoming a caregiver is so
important and valuable. My wife flipped into the role in a second and
without her it would have been very difficult.

I wish you both all the best and I know that with the current health
care system, Natalie will get will be the best available. Our health
care may seem problematic at times but it does appear to be there
when we need it.

All the best,

Len Bryan


On Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:26:19 -0500, Lloyd Erlick <Lloyd at @the-wire.
dot com> wrote:

>On Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:27:26 -0500, "Ken
>Hart" <kwhart1.DeleteThis@verizon.net> wrote:
>
>>
>>"Lloyd Erlick" <Lloyd at @the-wire. dot com> wrote in message
>>news:5rbjr3t7h5iajvd9ta1bk93o8gn9lc429n@4ax.com...
>>> February 18, 2008, from Lloyd Erlick,
>>>
>>> I'm still here!
>>>
>>> Natalie had heart surgery in October, and
>>> I've become a caregiver. When a surgeon says
>>> 'it's minor surgery ... she'll be home in
>>> five to seven days' ... run. A ninety minute
>>> procedure took six hours and five weeks
>>> intensive care. But things are looking up and
>>> Natalie's fierceness about ruling the roost
>>> has reasserted itself. Now I get banished to
>>> my own life from time to time.
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March 6, 2008, from Lloyd Erlick,

Thanks very much for the encouraging words.

It was all possible for me because I could
see improvement every day. I have a hell of a
problem with watching a loved one fade ...

Natalie is planning on spending the summer at
the cottage, more or less alone (meaning in
control of her place, because lots of
visitors will appear.) I expect she'll even
have the occasional margarita.

I started off counting the number of times I
saw her climb the stairs from the basement
(TV area ...) to kitchen. She's long since
gone off the scale on that one.

The litter of solidified crystals of water on
the sidewalk is hindering the walking
exercise program, though.

regards,
--le
________________________________
Lloyd Erlick Portraits, Toronto.
website: www.heylloyd.com
telephone: 416-686-0326
email: portrait DeleteThis @heylloyd.com
________________________________
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On Mon, 03 Mar 2008 07:17:46 GMT, Len B
<lennyb_removespamcrap_ DeleteThis @telus.net> wrote:

>Hello Lloyd,
>
>I've lurked in this group but never posted. Wiser people than I post
>here, so I am here to absorb.
>
>On your recent topic, I do have some experience.
>
>In 2003, I had an infection ruin my Aortic valve. In 2004 it was
>replaced with a clicking technological pyrolytic carbon wonder. (rated
>at 200+ years no less)
>
>Anyway, I am WAY better for it. My surgery was in New Westmnister, BC
>and I was never really concerned about it. Funny. Anyway, I have a
>friend whos father had Mitral valve repair in Toronto and he is doing
>very well. He's 83 I think. You're becoming a caregiver is so
>important and valuable. My wife flipped into the role in a second and
>without her it would have been very difficult.
>
>I wish you both all the best and I know that with the current health
>care system, Natalie will get will be the best available. Our health
>care may seem problematic at times but it does appear to be there
>when we need it.
>
>All the best,
>
>Len Bryan
>
>
>On Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:26:19 -0500, Lloyd Erlick <Lloyd at @the-wire.
>dot com> wrote:
>
>>On Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:27:26 -0500, "Ken
>>Hart" <kwhart1 DeleteThis @verizon.net> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>"Lloyd Erlick" <Lloyd at @the-wire. dot com> wrote in message
>>>news:5rbjr3t7h5iajvd9ta1bk93o8gn9lc429n@4ax.com...
>>>> February 18, 2008, from Lloyd Erlick,
>>>>
>>>> I'm still here!
>>>>
>>>> Natalie had heart surgery in October, and
>>>> I've become a caregiver. When a surgeon says
>>>> 'it's minor surgery ... she'll be home in
>>>> five to seven days' ... run. A ninety minute
>>>> procedure took six hours and five weeks
>>>> intensive care. But things are looking up and
>>>> Natalie's fierceness about ruling the roost
>>>> has reasserted itself. Now I get banished to
>>>> my own life from time to time.
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