severly ill, but things have turned upward positive healing

[Robert Fischer]

battling "Marfan Syndrome" and hard to find a nice organ or tooth.

6'8 or so, 180 lbs, '81' Kilos. picture face chest stomach not aa good idea

Bronchitis and viral symptoms most significant as Pneumonia is a scary place for Marf' survival.

Mother having this stuff when I'm 6 or 8 or whatever passed away 1 year older than me (43) today "44" Years. was traumatic.


I'm a nobody in life. I've taught myself how to provide value in a a small circle of competence. I have thousands of horses that meet the value and wait for odds. I would give that to tournament guys 'under the table' and no need for any credit or recognition, whatsoever. Willing to move to anywhere 'good' on the globe, Aus, UK, France, JAPAN etc...

but in general a 'mental models' guy.
"cognitive bias mitigation"
.
mom died while just starting Biochem. Left college to Daytona beach Shores.
Construction and basketball gambling (me and a 5'7 Bostonian vs any 2 Ballplayers...)) Working so obsessively hard physically, my Marfan Syndrome made my Aorta rip, and LIFE-FLIGHT Helicopter saved me, waking up 10 days later from induced coma.

20 years to that date today.

2 years from that huge spinal artery cut and replaced after Dacron Graft.
dropped to 148 lbs. Had to take steroids.


Then a fairly easy tube for Third so far..

sorry emotional TLDR post

Thoughts/prays/ positive energy whatever. I will recover and be healthy again.

Last post for a while:coffee:

[Inner Dirt]

Sounds like some nasty stuff, thoughts and prayers for you. Keep fighting a, positive attitude is very important.

[PaceAdvantage]

battling "Marfan Syndrome" and hard to find a nice organ or tooth.

6'8 or so, 180 lbs, '81' Kilos. picture face chest stomach not aa good idea

Bronchitis and viral symptoms most significant as Pneumonia is a scary place for Marf' survival.

Mother having this stuff when I'm 6 or 8 or whatever passed away 1 year older than me (43) today "44" Years. was traumatic.


I'm a nobody in life. I've taught myself how to provide value in a a small circle of competence. I have thousands of horses that meet the value and wait for odds. I would give that to tournament guys 'under the table' and no need for any credit or recognition, whatsoever. Willing to move to anywhere 'good' on the globe, Aus, UK, France, JAPAN etc...

but in general a 'mental models' guy.
"cognitive bias mitigation"
.
mom died while just starting Biochem. Left college to Daytona beach Shores.
Construction and basketball gambling (me and a 5'7 Bostonian vs any 2 Ballplayers...)) Working so obsessively hard physically, my Marfan Syndrome made my Aorta rip, and LIFE-FLIGHT Helicopter saved me, waking up 10 days later from induced coma.

20 years to that date today.

2 years from that huge spinal artery cut and replaced after Dacron Graft.
dropped to 148 lbs. Had to take steroids.


Then a fairly easy tube for Third so far..

sorry emotional TLDR post

Thoughts/prays/ positive energy whatever. I will recover and be healthy again.

Last post for a while:coffee:Wow, I am really, really sorry to read this. I take it from the thread title you are on the improve...I hope.

But this is a lifelong thing, and it sounds like you've had enough for 3+ lifetimes already.

But you've done it before and you'll do it again...positive vibes and prayers

[PalaceOfFortLarned]

I've always enjoyed your thoughts Robert.

Always positive, always for the good.

You deserve the very best.

[Augenj]

Robert, I know this is a tough load for you to bear and I wish you the best.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/marfan-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20350782#:~:text=Marfan%20syndrome%20is%20an%20inh erited,eyes%2C%20blood%20vessels%20and%20skeleton.

[MJC922]

Hope the healing continues. Be well.

[PhantomOnTour]

Wishing you well Robert.
Stay strong !

[Andy Asaro]

Wishing you a speedy recovery. Get well soon.

[Bullet Plane]

Enjoy your posts here. Get well soon. I'll be praying for you.

[classhandicapper]

Sorry to hear about this. I hope you recover quickly and feel better.

[mountainman]

Smart guy, and a tuff guy who plays through pain. Both this forum and the world of racing would be just a bit poorer without your unique presence.

Fight.

[CheckMark]

Keeping you in my thoughts Robert :)

Hoping everything will be getting better real soon brother

[Cuffdaddy]

Keep your head up Robert, like others have stated you are a fighter.

Thoughts and prayers for certain

[formula_2002]

Stay strong Robert. We are both survivors. My best wishes to you.

[Boomer]

Thoughts/prays/ positive energy whatever. I will recover and be healthy again.


Yes you will! Great attitude has and will continue to get well! And Soon!

[castaway01]

Sounds like you're going through a lot Robert. After reading that post, I really respect how you're often so often able to be positive despite dealing with all of that pain. Best wishes that things get better soon.

[jay68802]

Hard to hear. I have always enjoyed our communications. Get better.

[VeryOldMan]

Have always appreciated your posts here - prayers up.

[Tom]

Robert, one thing you are not is a nobody.
You have many friends here who will be thinking of yu, praying for you.
You are a somebody where it counts.
"Nobody" here has ever had a bad thing to say about you.
I always admire your positive attitude, and always look for your posts about upcoming races.

Keep getting better, as you know you can do, and come back so we can figure out next year's Derby winner!

[Nitro]

battling "Marfan Syndrome" and hard to find a nice organ or tooth.

Thoughts/prays/ positive energy whatever. I will recover and be healthy again.

Last post for a while:coffee:

Hi there Robert
It’s been a while since we’ve communicated on PA and that’s my fault because I decided a year or so ago to also get away from all the negativity and recapture a more positive outlook.

Every so often I peruse PA to see if anything has changed or even improved and I came across your stirring thread. So sorry to hear about your medical issues. I felt compelled to at least offer you my heart felt thoughts about your situation. Unfortunately, as we age we’re all falling apart little by little. I certainly hope that you are successful in achieving a complete recovery.

All the best to you. Our prayers will certainly include you!
Nick

[myohmyjustify]

All the best, Robert. Many prayers sent your way.

[trifecta]

Hope you're feeling better, Robert. Get well soon. You can kick this.

[elhelmete]

I appreciate your honesty and humility and wish and pray for your recovery. It's nice to see the other comments here too. Robert: you are not a nobody.

[cj]

Get better RF!

[thetripleclowns]

Wow. I'm so so sorry of your journey and what you have been going through recently. You will always remain our Underground Clown. Your insight on this sport is loved so much by us and fans of our show.

Stay strong and we will be praying you get better soon.

[proximity]

you are somebody robert.

please keep the faith!!

[usfgeology]

Jason - keep the faith and a positive outlook. Your contributions, perspective, and (online) voice are extremely unique and clearly valued. You’ve been nothing but kind to me here and the least I can do is send positive vibes, prayers, and a request that, if you find the time/strength, to dash in here occasionally and let us know how you are doing.

All the best.

Andy

[Michael]

Wishing you well man

Stay positive in both your thoughts and actions
look forward to you posting again in the near future.

[Dan Montilion]

Godspeed Sir.

[pandy]

Hope you feel better soon!

[lamboguy]

great guy, get well soon we miss you

[Robert Fischer]

update; no longer 'severe' , broke a 103 fever on the latest ER trip.
near hallucinating 'breaking of fever' experience and some strong antibiotics.
happens to fight bronchitis as well as uti and kidney infections i have.
day 7 now, skinny but can take the dog out and stand now.

In a perfect situation I'd be in-patient for a few days and run all the tests (even spinal issue) due under observation. See the needed people etc....
Had to cancel follow up. Car in shop. No transportation. They appointment was listed as for 'UTI' which is a chronic issue, but it's for the bronchitis mucus coughing. The nurse argued with me. I said 'Thank You'. staying positive.
Hopkins is great, but they are so 'organized' now and my condition often isn't a thing in the system. My primary care Doc is not getting it moving, and even the nice Marfan person says '8 month wait' for a new primary appt........:coffee: Working on having some more oversight/help from team Marfan.

thx replies. not dying. can give the thread a break. Like to be back Triple Crown '23.

[Tom]

:jump::jump::jump:

[Inner Dirt]

Good news, keep fighting, it is important to maintain a positive attitude! We are pulling for you.

[Robert Fischer]

thx so much
can close thread PA

[PaceAdvantage]

OK, no problem...thanks for the update.