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Getting the Frankenstein treatment on Halloween
2 years ago
For those who don't know, tomorrow I will be going through a medical procedure called a cardioversion. This is basically passing an electric jolt through the chest to restore the natural heartbeat. You've seen it done in TV dramas, where the EMT takes two paddles, puts it on someone's chest and shouts, "CLEAR!" In a hospital setting it is not nearly as dramatic or dangerous.
None the less, because they are zapping my heart on Halloween, I've been thinking of many, many, MANY jokes that would apply.
"Take this lightning rod and go up to the roof. The thunderstorm will be along presently."
"It's alive! IT'S ALIVE!!"
Before: "Braaaaaiiiiins." After: "Oh, that's much better."
So, anyway, your good wishes are still wanted, but I should be fine.
None the less, because they are zapping my heart on Halloween, I've been thinking of many, many, MANY jokes that would apply.
"Take this lightning rod and go up to the roof. The thunderstorm will be along presently."
"It's alive! IT'S ALIVE!!"
Before: "Braaaaaiiiiins." After: "Oh, that's much better."
So, anyway, your good wishes are still wanted, but I should be fine.
Seriously Max. Good luck!
Or a biography of Zapata.
It went fine, virtually without a hitch. Worst part was getting the IV.
It is very comforting to put on a pulse-oxygenator thing on my finger and get a pulse that is consistently less than 80.
I was going to ask, "So--did you live?" but I thought that could sound tacky...