Winter Pemi Loop

[Neil]

I just back from the cardiologist.

Actually, my ticker is working real well. I got off the treadmill and the doc said I have the heart of a 30 year old. He wanted to know what the heck I wanted a quadruple by-pass for.

I said it was because I was planning on doing something called a Pemi Loop and I wanted maximum perfusion of the cardiac musculature. Ie. in addition to the blood flow I'm already getting I figure a muliple by-pass will give me a much needed boost.

He threw me out of his office. So much for that ploy.

 

[PA Ridgerunner]

I just back from the cardiologist.

Actually, my ticker is working real well. I got off the treadmill and the doc said I have the heart of a 30 year old. He wanted to know what the heck I wanted a quadruple by-pass for.

I said it was because I was planning on doing something called a Pemi Loop and I wanted maximum perfusion of the cardiac musculature. Ie. in addition to the blood flow I'm already getting I figure a muliple by-pass will give me a much needed boost.

He threw me out of his office. So much for that ploy.

Slow week at the office, Neil?

 

[skiguy]

That would mean doing the hike twice. The guy is having major heart surgery the day before -- doubtful this is an option...

-Dr. Wu

Your calculation is a bit off there...but still probably would be tough for a heart surgery patient

 

[Neil]

In response to my more official inquiries I received a prompt email reply.

Dear sir,

In response to your query, you may be surprised to learn that we have been following your thread on VFTT. Sachez, monsieur that we are not amused.

Undertaking a hike of this magnitude, solo, in winter and with an 11 pound pack is ludicrous and you can be assured that if you require rescuing we will make an example of you.

As for your cynical comments regarding by-pass surgery we are not impressed. Many North Americans have helplessly fallen victim to the fast-food and couch potato related industries and are suffering from obesity, osteoarthritis and vascular disease as a result. There is no need for you, a health professional no less, to denigrate these victims with your mindless jokes.

Sincerely,

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Pretty sharp. They picked up on my citizenship, the fact that I live in a French environment and that I work in a health profession. Also, they read the forum. Very darn impressive.

 

[David Metsky]

And we're done.