Posted by Hugh Nations Signing Agents of Austin on 3/11/07 9:00pm
Msg #179494

Rumor debunked

For all those who have long contended that I have no heart, my recent open heart surgery to replace a congenitally defective aortic valve has firmly established that to be false. I not only have one, it's now presumably in better shape -- with the brand new bovine and stainless steel valve -- than it has been for the past 70 years.

And for those who might be contemplating similar surgery, I can only say, you've never coughed after just having your sternum sawed in half. At that point, even the alternative looks good.

Reply by DogmongerCA on 3/11/07 9:12pm
Msg #179496

Good to hear that you are on the road to recovery

God's speed and enjoy a complete and speedy recovery:-)

Reply by TitleGalCA on 3/11/07 9:18pm
Msg #179497

glad to see you posting and back in form, Hugh. Best to you n/m

Reply by Signing_Doc on 3/11/07 9:42pm
Msg #179498

Re: glad to see you posting and back in form, Hugh. Best to you

When a man's an empty kettle
He should be on his mettle
And yet I'm torn apart
Just because I'm presumin'
That I could be kind-a human
If I only had a heart.

I'd be tender, I'd be gentle
And awful sentimental
Regarding love and art
I'd be friends with the sparrows
And the boy who shoots the arrows,
If I only had a heart.

Picture me ... a balcony ...
Above a voice sings low--

(BrendaTx) "Wherefore art thou, Romeo?"

I hear a beat.
How sweet!
Just to register emotion.
"Jealousy," "devotion"
And really feel the part
I could stay young and chipper
And I'd lock it with a zipper
If I only had a heart.

well...now we know that Hugh has a heart and it's beating just fine. Take care of yourself Sir Hugh...(and your little dog too!....)

"Doc"

Reply by Becca_FL on 3/11/07 9:58pm
Msg #179500

Bless you, Hugh. Many have thought about you.

Glad you're alive and kick'in.

P.S. Chuck took your big word role her on NotRot...just in case you want to reclaim it.

Reply by Sharon Taylor on 3/11/07 11:10pm
Msg #179504

Now when they say you're full of bull and have a cold heart

Seriously, though, it's great to hear you came through so well. Should we all send you bags of cough drops?

Reply by PJM/MI on 3/11/07 11:38pm
Msg #179505

Glad you're better & back on board n/m

Reply by Bob_Chicago on 3/11/07 11:40pm
Msg #179506

After having your sternum sawed in half, you are not.....

supposed to lift anything over 10 Pounds for a few months.
For a true Texas man, that could create a serious problem
when you need to go the the bathroom
Have a speedy recovery.

Reply by Hugh Nations Signing Agents of Austin on 3/11/07 11:45pm
Msg #179507

Three truths I learned during my 12 days in the hospital:

1. Nurses are a lot faster on their feet than they were 50 years ago;

2. Having a perky 22-year-old help you pee is definitely not an erotic experience; and

3. Given a choice between having an RN daughter or a platinum blonde girlfriend take care of you, go with the girlfriend. She'll be far less clinical and far more sympathetic to your pain.

Reply by Susan Fischer on 3/12/07 12:42am
Msg #179508

Now Papa, *listen* to your daughter...you'll end up with

~more~ time with your girlfriend...

Care for a cough drop?

Reply by Lisa Prestegard on 3/12/07 5:43am
Msg #179512

Glad you're feeling better, Hugh! Good to see you back n/m

Reply by BrendaTx on 3/12/07 6:00am
Msg #179513

Has anyone checked Snopes.com on this?

Glad you made it through, Hugh. Speedy recovery to you.

Reply by Dennis D Broadbooks on 3/12/07 6:03am
Msg #179514

Glad to See...

...you're back on your feet & quick with the wit.

Reply by Lee/AR on 3/12/07 6:05am
Msg #179515

Good to see you back. Glad you feel better & still full of

attitude! Best wishes. You've been missed.

Reply by Ernest__CT on 3/12/07 6:48am
Msg #179517

Welcome back, Your Hughness! n/m

Reply by Calnotary on 3/12/07 11:40am
Msg #179568

Welcome Back Hugh...

My wifes ex boss just had a HEART TRANSPLANTATION in December, and he is going back to work by mid March. He is 60 and now has a 38 year old heart! He is a DDS.

Reply by cara on 3/12/07 12:47pm
Msg #179586

What an extreme path you have taken to debunk vile rumor. Your silent fan club never had any doubts! Seriously, welcome back and you have my prayers and hopes for a full and speedy recovery.

Reply by dickb/wi on 3/12/07 6:29pm
Msg #179635

welcome back hugh and speedy recovery...... n/m

Reply by Elizabeth Soliday on 3/12/07 7:28pm
Msg #179643

Glad to hear everything went well. n/m