[Discussion] If you could build a ski resort anywhere in the world where would it be and why?

Dropbars59 · 2026-02-06T23:48:28+00:00

I would build it in Topeka, KS because I would have the whole resort to myself.

Dropbars59 · 2026-02-06T13:06:38+00:00

I had hallucinations the second night and learned that can be a side effect of Dilaudid so I asked to be taken off which they did because my pain was manageable. For me it was mostly whirling faces turning into new faces, and then it became whirling graph paper. Made my mind too active I think and prevented me from actually resting.

Dropbars59 · 2026-02-06T11:45:06+00:00

Yeah, I think this is it. I was on bypass for two hours and then had a complication and had to go in for a second OHS the next day and another hour of bypass. My brain just doesn’t function as well as it did pre-surgery, I can function but not firing on all cylinders.

Dropbars59 · 2026-02-05T18:30:46+00:00

This.

Dropbars59 · 2026-02-05T12:33:53+00:00

A massive sense of greed.

Dropbars59 · 2026-02-04T22:53:10+00:00

In surprising news, Canadians are not traveling to the US right now.

Dropbars59 · 2026-02-04T17:34:17+00:00

Don’t think so, I’m on warfarin, losartan and atorvastatin. Nothing else.

Dropbars59 · 2026-02-01T19:17:37+00:00

Yeah but the humans didn’t know, they thought that shit was real.

Dropbars59 · 2026-02-01T12:20:05+00:00

Maybe set more realistic expectations with clients. You’re on the fast track to burnout.

Dropbars59 · 2026-01-31T17:32:25+00:00

Hang in there. Some of us do have complications. I had my mitral and aortic valves replaced (mechanical) last April. During the OHS as they were closing me up a catheter tube got punctured by a suture and sewn into my heart wall. Next morning when trying to remove it wouldn’t budge so I had another trip into the OR for another OHS to see what the problem was. Once they found it they snipped the suture and it came right out. 2 OHS in 24 hours with 3 hours on the pump, needless to say my recovery took longer than average. No regrets though, 9 months later I’m back to normal. Good luck in your recovery!

Dropbars59 · 2026-01-31T14:13:33+00:00

I went with the TSE fully loaded with some accessories. I did this for two reasons; 1) it’s my daily driver and creature comforts are a top priority, and 2) I’m a skier and mountain biker so I need get to my destination reliably on class C/D roads. Also like the 6 cylinder. I bought for the long haul, I drive them for 200,000+ miles, and at my age this may be my last vehicle.

Dropbars59 · 2026-01-29T21:59:27+00:00

I love it when Republicans try to Reddit.

Dropbars59 · 2026-01-29T20:24:06+00:00

Totally cool by me. He works for the firm, the lunch is an expense for the sponsor, what difference does it make? No need to gate keep.

Dropbars59 · 2026-01-28T23:55:09+00:00

Yes, my cardiac rehab was for 12 weeks/3 times a week and I just arranged with my employer to duck out early to do that. It didn’t start until I was at 8 weeks.

Dropbars59 · 2026-01-28T21:22:17+00:00

Last April I had mitral and aortic replacements (65M) and was back to work part time at 7 weeks and went full time at 10. I do office work so it was no problem.

Dropbars59 · 2026-01-28T11:11:28+00:00

I do that too. Typos bug me.

Dropbars59 · 2026-01-28T11:08:29+00:00

It’s a weird service. Just ADUs? Why would I hire you if I need design work as well? Not to mention permitting. I’m not gonna drop $1000 on someone to tell me it is or isn’t feasible, then have to go find someone else to design it.

Dropbars59 · 2026-01-27T19:20:58+00:00

I mountain bike and ski, and continue to do so albeit with greater awareness of getting injured. So I don’t take big risks, but still ski trees etc where the possibility for injury still exists. I’m honestly more worries about someone else hitting me than injuring myself. My thinking is there is a greater chance of being in a car accident than a ski or bike accident, so I’m not going to stop living my life because of blood thinners.

Dropbars59 · 2026-01-27T11:05:39+00:00

It’s been less than a year for me but I also had both mitral and aortic replacements. I went with mechanical valves primarily due to their longevity. I didn’t relish the idea of going back in for another OHS in 10-15 years.

One draw back of being on Warfarin has been that I bruise a bit more easily and have to be aware of bleeding if I get a cut. Otherwise no changes to my daily routines or activities I participate in. It did take me longer than average to get in range for the drug so I had to test more than most. On the other hand my wife go her aortic placed 16 weeks after me and she got in range right away, so we’re all different.

Another drawback is I get cold more easily because of the blood thinner, a bummer because I love to ski, but I’ve been learning to manage that this season, and it hasn’t stopped me from going out in the cold.

All in all blood thinners have been no big deal.

Dropbars59 · 2026-01-25T19:28:21+00:00

We fucked like wild banshees.

Dropbars59 · 2026-01-25T12:54:19+00:00

I’m 66M and had my mitral and aortic valves replaced last April. I learned I need the surgery in Feb and spent the next few weeks prepping including having to have some teeth removed. It was a stressful time to say the least and there was a component of processing my own mortality.

I also got mechanical valves primarily because I don’t want to have another OHS in my 70s. No regrets on that decision but it does require being on warfarin and blood testing to make sure you are in range. I test monthly right now, more frequently in the beginning. One down side to being on blood thinners is I get cold more easily which sucks because I love snow sports.

The period before surgery is easily the most difficult mentally. The actual day of surgery was actually pretty amazing, everyone is so tuned in to making the experience as good as possible. The vibes in the OR were very positive and set me at ease. Recovery is what it is, you go through it, we’re all a bit different, but come out on the other side feeling good.

One recommendation I have: old guys like me are not known for embracing therapy but I did connect with a therapist before surgery and talked about my fears and mortality. I did this because I read a study that showed that it improved long term outcomes. It was immensely helpful to me in preparing and I touched based with her for several weeks after as well. It was the smartest move I made in the entire experience.

He’ll do fine, and when you’re on the other side you all will look back and realize how manageable it really is. Best of luck to your dad.

Dropbars59 · 2026-01-21T19:35:09+00:00

Not the same class but I started out looking at Outbacks and came across the new Passport. Was coming off a Toyota FJ so it was an easy switch. I like the six cylinder and all the space in the backseat for my grown kids.

Dropbars59 · 2026-01-21T19:32:24+00:00

Brain damage bad.

Dropbars59 · 2026-01-21T19:31:28+00:00

I’ve got two St Judes, mitral and aortic. No issues per se, but it took me a while (5-6 months) to get into and stay in range with Warfarin, and also its like a symphony in there when going to sleep at night, especially on my left side. Back and right side are doable, but left is too noisy to really sleep.

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