Curt Vendel Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 I know I blew a gasket a while back, cursed and screamed at everyone as a whole... I've been having health problems again for a while and just couldn't handle the stress and negativity of things. I've been in the hospital now since the 17th in congestive heart failure due to severe fluid overload, they have removed 17liters of fluid from my body and have me on various medications because my right side of my heart isn't pumping out enough. Tonight my latest test has come back that one of my replacement valves is severely leaking and is causing my problems. I will have to undergo surgery again, but this being my 4th heart operation it will be extremely risky and my recovery will be long and painful. I have not worked on the XM's these past two weeks and most likely wont be able to work on them in January so the jan 30th deadline can't be made, nor can I give everyone a date, it may end up being March from the look of it. I'm sorry for being so nasty and I really didn't want to have to publicly share my health issues, but the fact that it will significantly break my promise to deliver the XM's left me no choice. Marty Goldberg and Mark Ball will keep everyone up to date on things as we know more. Curt 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacManPlus Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Curt - please take care of yourself and get better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSchoolRetroGamer Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Sorry to hear this Curt. Best wishes for a strong recovery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+evg2000 Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Take care of yourself, your health has to come first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinMos3 Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Sorry to hear about that. I know from recent personal family experience, that's a very serious issue. I wish you the best and I'm sure you'll pull through just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cebus Capucinis Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Hospital food, BLECH! Get better soon Curt! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandor Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Get better soon Curt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 get better soon. Don't even think about the xm until you are well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickR Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Sorry to hear about this. Please take care of yourself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmervine Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Curt-take care of yourself and let us know if we can do anything for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stun Runner 87 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 (edited) Curt, don't worry about theXM right now.......I lost my father in law a couple years ago to heart failure so I understan the seriousness of this.......you are in our prayers and please take your time in your recovery.......And thank you for all the work you have done for Atari fans like us.....You are appreciated and it shows great character on your part to share this with us....It shows you care about the members at Atariage...Just take things slow and a day at a time your recovery..I don't see how anyone here could be mad at you bro....You are the Atari Guru....GodBless Edited December 28, 2012 by Stun Runner 87 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammR25 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Hopefully your new year is much better the end of this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cmart604 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Curt, no apology needed, we're all human. Focus on your health, don't even think about the XM. Hope you get better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory DG Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Get well soon, Curt! We Atari fans need you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorfcadet Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Get better Curt. Rest and recover and keep us posted on your recovery. Prayers for a very boring procedure and a smooth recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorfcadet Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 (edited) Double post. So twice the good vibes! Edited December 28, 2012 by gorfcadet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Sauron Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Curt, hope your recovery is speedy and without incident. My own father is recovering from his second heart operation right now, so I know how bad it can be. Just rest up and recover the best you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ransom Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Best wishes for a successful operation and a speedy recovery, Curt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8th lutz Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 (edited) Curt, Forget about the XM right now. I am sorry about medical issues right now. I know how it is with heart issues from family experiences. I wish you a successful operation and a healthy recovery. Edited December 28, 2012 by 8th lutz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegamezmaster Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I too know first hand about that type of problem so don't worry or stress about anything else but taking care of yourself and getting well. Thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours. Get well soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allpaul Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 No sweat, Curt! Get better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Random Terrain Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Curt, no apology needed, we're all human. Speak for yourself. Some of us are shape-shifting reptilian aliens. Curt's doctor needs to think about using superglue this time. Seal those valves up tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayhem Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Get well soon Curt Guess that explains in part why you hadn't read my PM... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 You held it together 10 times longer than I ever could have. Best wishes for a speedy recovery and good health in the coming year and years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaky Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 well wishes & have a speedy recovery. The XM can wait, your health is far more important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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