Biggu Posted February 10 Posted February 10 So sorry to hear this , pal. The experts will get you repaired and back on the road. The one thing I always keep in mind….. the medical world gets better and better every day, Cathy and I wish you well and a very quick recovery. All the very best my friend. Take good care. Will be in touch. 1
Scott Eriksen Posted February 10 Posted February 10 Hang in there Gary,,,things will work out for the best 1
BK9300 Posted February 10 Posted February 10 I'm sorry to hear about this situation, Gary. Take care of yourself and all best wishes for positive outcome. 1
rattle can man Posted February 11 Posted February 11 best wishes! Hope to see you back at the bench soon.
Jürgen M. Posted February 12 Posted February 12 On 2/10/2025 at 9:12 PM, Gary Chastain said: Well guys, getting old isn’t fun. I have had a couple members message me, so thought I would explain. Last Thursday night I got very sick and was taken to the hospital. I had been having some days not feeling well. Emergency room diagnosis was a stroke but that turned out to be incorrect after a brain scan followed by a ton of other tests. I have a bad heart valve that needs replaced soon. Home now. Doctor appointment today another doctor appointment tomorrow. I will be away for awhile so this can get worked out. Just dropping you guys a message, it will turn out fine. Oh my God, Gary! Please get well soon! I wish you all the best for your upcoming heart valve surgery! Take the rest you need and Take good Care! 👍🍀 1
JerseeJerry55 Posted February 16 Posted February 16 On 2/10/2025 at 3:12 PM, Gary Chastain said: Well guys, getting old isn’t fun. I have had a couple members message me, so thought I would explain. Last Thursday night I got very sick and was taken to the hospital. I had been having some days not feeling well. Emergency room diagnosis was a stroke but that turned out to be incorrect after a brain scan followed by a ton of other tests. I have a bad heart valve that needs replaced soon. Home now. Doctor appointment today another doctor appointment tomorrow. I will be away for awhile so this can get worked out. Just dropping you guys a message, it will turn out fine. Oh wow Gary I am so sorry to hear about this. Please get well soon. Prayers coming your way. Kind regards, Jerry
Biggu Posted February 25 Posted February 25 1 hour ago, rattle can man said: Bump. Anyone heard from Gary? Yeah, I have, he is dealing with a few health issues at the moment as he mentioned above, but seems to be happy and upbeat, just not a lot of time to dedicate to the bench for now...... I'm sure he will be back before we know it... I miss him here... 2
rattle can man Posted February 26 Posted February 26 Just wanted to make sure he is doing okay. I'll continue prayers and thought for him. 1
Biggu Posted February 26 Posted February 26 1 hour ago, rattle can man said: Just wanted to make sure he is doing okay. I'll continue prayers and thought for him. Oh for sure. I think he would like that. Thats a nice thing you’re doing. We need more of that in this world. I’m doing the same.
rattle can man Posted February 26 Posted February 26 from my experience with my late wife, it does work. Her first battle with cancer we had people and churches, temples, and mosques praying all over the world and many different religions and she beat the odds they gave her. I chalk it up to the prayers. 1
Gary Chastain Posted February 26 Author Posted February 26 Thanks for all the kind words and prayers, really do appreciate my friends here. For those that reached out thru Message, thank you. Been spending time with my wife and family, not spending much time on social media. motivation is low and I get tired easily and a little distracted at this time. I had two doctor appointments so far this week trying to understand what is going wrong. I have a blood sugar monitor on for ten days, if level drops below 70, I have to quickly consume a banana and a little protein to raise the level. Second : I am wearing a live heart monitor for 14 days so they can keep track of me. Friday they are doing a TEE ( scope thru my throat) to view my heart. So far they are telling me I have a bad heart valve (aortic stenosis). Blood flow thru the valve is down to 57%, pressure inside the heart is greater than the outside ( this is problematic). They are trying to speed me thru the system to replace the valve, hopefully thru the groin, if that is not possible, then open heart surgery, hopefully it’s the first choice. Again, thanks guys, it is refreshing to hear from you. And Jeff, thank you, a real friend 7
Gary Chastain Posted March 1 Author Posted March 1 Not feeling tops but just wanted to go up and look and my truck. Went upstairs today to fiddle around and do a couple things. Did some finish work to my fabricated air cleaner, got it untaped after sitting for a few weeks. Need to do some touch up sanding to the cab and finish painting. Feels good to just sit at the bench. 5
freightshaker2 Posted March 1 Posted March 1 That a boy Gary! Truck looks great! Hope things are getting better, health troubles are the worst. Take care. 2
Jürgen M. Posted March 1 Posted March 1 Keep going Gary! All the best wishes! The truck looks great! I love that chrome finish on the grille and head lights! Looks a bit like stainless steel! Awesome! 2
Biggu Posted March 1 Posted March 1 Good to ‘see you back’ for a bit, Gary. The A/C looks absolutely awesome. She is a stunner. Take care of yourself and take it easy ….. 1
BK9300 Posted March 1 Posted March 1 Very happy, and relieved, to see an update from you, Gary! Your truck looks amazing with the cab and hood now painted. Don't over do it, but again, glad to see - take care! 2
cifenet Posted March 2 Posted March 2 My my... This is one beautiful beast and looks super amazing at this stage. Those aluminum steps sure do look fantastic on the truck too~ 2
Gary Chastain Posted March 2 Author Posted March 2 Got a little something done, sanded cab and finish color. 3
Scott Eriksen Posted March 3 Posted March 3 Hang in there Gary , styrene therapy is good for the heart ! 1
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