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My Bleedin' Heart
🕑 Added 2024-09-28 15:25:02 +0000 UTChey folks - what a show! I tell ya I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw that card, MY card pop up out of that can of dog food. I saw a few lunatics on youtube saying it was bad sleight of hand... what the hell are they talking about? I was RIGHT there. people are losing it.
A bunch of press is gonna start showing up for the new record, and this "What I Can't Live Without" came out the other day, and I think it's a pretty funny read. I was at a loss, because I'm not a very materialistic kind of guy, in that I don't collect much or have things I need, but the writer got me talkin and I rambled on about my particulars. I think it's a pretty funny read.
So, the reason for our evening show this week...
Earlier this year, I had an insurance physical for the Jordan Peele movie in Albuquerque... I have had high blood pressure that comes and goes and on this day it was high but also the doctor was having a hard time getting a reading at all. My heart was skipping beats and making things go haywire. She made a note that I should see a cardiologist as soon as possible. Oh great.
So in between my many trips back and forth to Toronto for Shadows, I managed to squeeze in a visit which didn't lead to much except better blood pressure meds and an appointment to get a full echogram and stress test scheduled in between more travel.
I got the tests done but another visit was scheduled for the doctor to review them with me. But by then, I was off to New York for a movie, where they required another insurance physical... I had to call the cardiologist and convince him I was good to go. He signed off but also gave me cryptic sounding concern about the tests. He gave me some numbers and percentages and some terminology I didn't understand and said he'd go over it with me in person when I was back in town. NOT AN EMERGENCY, YOU'LL BE FINE was the key line I took from the conversation. But... fuck.
Finally back in town after a month in new york and italy waiting for my heart to explode at any moment, I had the follow up appointment. The good news was, my stress test was normal, and there wasn't much blockage to worry about but I had Premature Ventricle Contractions happening... extra beats which has been over time, weakening my heart. I'd been feeling it to be honest... at night mostly, I felt the palpitations and the thumping of my heart like i'd just downed a double espresso. He said it was fairly normal and treatable, but needed to be addressed so the heart could start repairing itself. He recommended I undergo a procedure called an ablation... where they send a tube up your artery, into your heart and zap the nerve tissue that's sending the extra beat. This involved another doctor and another appointment to ensure I was a good candidate for the procedure.
I met with the new doctor who reviewed my tests and said I'm good to go. He explained it's a fairly routine procedure where they send a camera up along with the laser, find the tissue and blast away. Apparently my abnormal nerve tissue is genetic and not derived from years of bad dietary decisions, which made me feel a little better. He said after the procedure, I'll experience a noticeable difference if how I feel. Perhaps a miracle sure situation. But it's a little more involved than say getting a cavity filled, so it's a full on night in the hospital, anesthesia... the works!
So that's happening Wednesday. And while the procedure should only take a few hours, I'll have to stay over that night. The doctor said I should feel right as rain the next day. Can you imagine me with a ONE HUNDRED PERCENT FUNCTIONING HEART?!! LFG!
Anyhow, needless to say, it's made for a stressful year - considering all my travel and uncertainty. And while I grateful to have incredible insurance thanks to my union, the healthcare system is often a byzantine maze of confusion. Many many phone calls and follow ups and forms to sign and information to remember... I certainly don't love the idea of some wire running up my arm and into my heart, but I'm really looking forward to getting past this whole saga.
Look out for the post op hospital bed thumbs up pic coming wed or Thursday morning. Or a CNN Breaking News Alert: "Bridesmaids Actor Dies During Routine Surgery"
But please whatever you do, do NOT pray for me, unless you are a trained professional in prayer.
Peace and Love to All!
PS: TICKETS FOR TOUR TICKETS FOR TOUR TICKETS FOR TOUR! I know you have to talk it over with your partner, but get em know and beg for forgiveness later.
Someone asked if I'd sign things at the VIP Meet and Greet... my answer is: SURE!
Comments
Friendly Rich
Really glad your surgery went well, Tim. It was fascinating hearing your perspectives on the incredible progress in our medical systems. I'm writing you from a hospital bed in Ontario Canada where I'm slated for a gastrointestinal procedure tomorrow morning. Anyhow, thanks for all that you do and I wish you great health moving forward!
Mary Newman
I'm a firm believer in vaccines. I have vaccinated many. Even if I keeled over dead from a vaccine the number of people/animals protect by them is much more important. Nothing is perfect. I deleted my previous comment, didn't mean to ruffle feathers. I thought some similar symptoms were reasonable to share not an admonition of vaccines that's for sure. Peace
Thos
So glad you’re okay mate.
Coble Panetti
I’ll get Elon on the horn and see if he has any contraptions he’s tested out on monkey hearts for you.
Scotty P
Shit dude, just saw the thumbs up pic "alive" and knew I'd missed something. Glad you're doing alright. My dentist starting checking my blood pressure before procedures and last time said we can't continue, and technically it's so bad they're supposed to call an ambulance to take me to the hospital. But they didn't, and after dragging my feet for a couple weeks I went to a walk in (I don't have a family doctor, it's a real problem in my neck of the woods, no body can get one). I'm on meds and eating better (i ate like shit prior) and am much improved. Actually lost 30 pounds as a result of the diet change, so that was a nice unexpected side effect. Sorry for making this about me haha, rest up and feel better Tim!
Katie Moeser
I’ve had that for 20 years truly the scariest thing when it happens and I have lost almost everyone in my family to heart attacks so I am always afraid but so far after 20 years nothing bad has happened. I just had one now! mine will go for an hour sometimes. Just to tell tou this to try and know you can be okay with this and thinking good thoughts for you
Travis Frock
Bless ur heart <3 Time 4 a nu start! With surgical art, U'll comeback & fart on Jerry's Pop-Tart.
KL
You'll be just fine! See you when you're all healed up Mr. Heidecker
helldrip
my dad went through a similar situation! he’s in his 70s and doing great. peace and lots of love, t!! 💗
Vincent DeLorca
Happy ablations, Tim-mend well so we can laugh and have fun!!
Callum
All the best T
Lindsey Taylor
Man that is anxiety inducing. Glad you're getting it sorted and on the path to better health! Looking forward to seeing you on the upcoming tour 😊
Mary-Anne McTrowe
Holy shit! You'll sign things?? Best of luck with the surgery; I got no prayers for ya, but lotsa good vibes.
Stu Walker
This is 70
Larrold Dump
Peace, love, (no prayers) and a speedy recovery to you, T!
tofurkys
Hey Tim! Dad just went through this surgery couple years ago. Ezpz. He's been feeling great ever since. He said for his they had to go in through his butthole, but sadly looks like medical science has advanced since then, ah well. Best wishes and you guys are awsom.
Jim Schroeder
I have not renewed my license as an advanced Prayer Warrior, so I’ll just wish you (in my best Heidecker inflection..) All the best. ❤️
Tommy nono
Last spring after my 5y old’s reduction casting and she’’s lying there transfixed, the anesthesiologist had this mischievous gleam in her eye as she boasted “so… we gave her ketamine”
Tommy nono
As a child bestowed with thousands of hours of prayer training, I feel ready to pray to you, my lord Tim, that this cup may pass your lips, that your fathers will be done, and for for your greater glory forever and ever amen. Good luck and hope you feel better than ever soon!
Jeff Franchetti
College buddy had same thing. He was zapped, fixed and said he did feel better after.
sarah g.w.
good luck!
Kate Marshall
Oh no! My dog is having surgery on Weds; I’ll be thinking about you both all day! Keep us posted! Good luck Tim!
Steve Clark
You're gonna feel great after this Tim!
RevKyleRoberson
Watched Mr. America one more time in your honor or possibly memory…Thank you for your courage. Seriously, you're like Vance, Trump, and Biden all in one person…you did them before they did them!
Clay N. Ferno
P&L!
d.s
wishing you the best Tim!
skeletonmeat
get well soon .. it will be over before you know it!
Carol
I will be respectfully thinking of you and your heart 🫀in a secular way by sending peace & love & good vibes for a successful ablation & recovery❤️🩹 Love you Tim❤️
Sarah Reeds
Hope everything goes well for you! Sounds like a stressful situation. Weirdly enough I am also having surgery on Wednesday!
Mig
lookin forward to t2.0
Matt James
Not sending prayers! But good luck.
Elizabeth Kirkland
Tim! My dad had AFIB, got an ablation, and has been right as rain ever since. He’s 70 now and arguably in the best shape of his life — pretty cool considering he was born into the worst imaginable gene pool. He’s all ripped and shit. You’re gonna do great! ❤️
Max
P&L, Tim
Spencer Rothbell
Any chance of a Tim's heart surgery special?
Kyle
Didn't forget to take out the trash, thanks to you pal
Di Drew
Anesthesiologists are really on something, aren't they? Bless their hearts
Di Drew
I am wishing you well* *Similar to, but legally distinct from, praying
Parker Irving
Hey T! My mom just had a similar procedure a few months ago and she’s been feeling great since then and had no further problems before she was dealing with a pretty bad case of AFIB. Wishing you the best of luck and looking forward to you feeling better
Natty Norts
Be well and rest up!!
Shane Cooper
Sending Peace and love Tim. You'll be past this minor hurdle soon, and in a few months have nothing but Christmas in the heart!
rainbowdark
Take it EZ in the days after, mate. Drink as many of those naughty seltzers as you wish. If that's a guilty pleasure you're doing quite fine. It's fucking water with bubbles in it. Leave OHL to Dung Slick and Maxx. They can do the thing. Or tell them to pound sand and just take the week off. For your health. P&L, it IS a routine procedure and you're gonna do great <3
Jeff W
Best wishes Tim! Try to take it easy and avoid any surprising dog food
Old James
Take it easy, T... rest up well as long as necessary. Stay healthy, the world needs ya! ✌❤🙏
Branleigh
Love ya Tim 🫀
lilula9
Damn, Tim. Thanks for sharing with us such a stressful situation. I really want to give you some medical knowledge from a nurse's perspective as reassurance, but I'll be completely honest with you: cardiac was one of my weakest areas in nursing school and I would have failed my licensing test if there were more cardiac questions on it. SO, I'm turning to humor, which we share some sense of. (Sorry, this is spoiling a bit of what I wanted to share with you when I see you in February): Tim, did you know that your shortened name means "heart" in Vietnamese? You pronounce it with a "th" sound, phonetically "theem". So while you're getting mentally ready for this, and even up to when your consciousness slips away while the anesthesia takes hold, feel free to amuse yourself with this mantra: "Tim's tim's okay." to make it rhyme: "Theem's Theem's okay." or whatever you want. I know that's what I believe. You'll be fine. Your theem will be fine. We'll see you Thursday (I'll actually be free!) and I'll see you February for the rest of your heart puns. Keeping you in my theem, Theem 💕
Journe
Wishing you the best T!
Katy Kirby
My sentimental heart can’t help but worry about yours. I’ll be ready and waiting to see that thumbs up pic. ❤️🩹
Alexander Michell
Best of luck T! Peace and Love. ✌️
Jonathan D
✌️&❤️,✌️&❤️
Matt B.
The pounding.
Ben Posey
hey! wow. my dad's gonna get that procedure he's like in his mid 70's. The Hospital made him wait like 6 months until he gets it done.. it will happen early October. He has AFIB irregular heartbeat and for a long time the top and bottom of his heart don't beat at the same time.. so they hope it will fix the rhythm of the beat. I also get irregular heartbeats, but i noticed that, if i limit my coffee intake to 2 cups and stop around 2pm.. it helps. I used to feel strong heart beats and my beat would stop for a second and i could feel it, and be waiting for the next beat.. once i woke up, my heart was doing this, and in two actions.. i stepped on my daughters story books. slid across the floor and hit my glasses off the shelf, and then to balance myself put my foot down, right on my glasses, broke them in two.. after 10 seconds my beats went back to normal.. and thats when i called my nurse and they told me to limit my coffee.. ever since then.. i've had nearly no trouble... all the best Tim! love your show! take care! -Ben Posey
Oopie Doopie
Sending positive thoughts your way! ❤️
Paul D
All the best !
Tom
My sister had an ablation in high school and it’s been smooth sailing for her ever since. All the best Tim, P&L!
Paul D
“You can't get guitar picks from CVS or at the bodega. You have to go to Guitar Center or a music store.” Below: “$5 AT AMAZON” Absolutely undermined Tim with this. Complete disrespect. I would be livid.
Ellen Connaughton
I hope everything goes well with the Ablation, Tim! I have a tricky arrhythmia and PVCs are a very normal part of my day... dang I didn't know they weakened my heart. I go into this thing called sustained supraventricular tachycardia - typically on set too - and I have to go to the hospital and my heart ALWAYS restores to a regular rhythm the second I walk through the ER doors. Ablation has been recommended for me, so I'd love to hear how it turns out!! Best of luck. I hope they can zap that rogue nerve causing problems once and for all :)
Maclaine
All the best, Tim. This is not a prayer.
Athena
Looking forward to seeing you after surgery! Sounds your opting out of homeopathic medicine this time! 🫂 Yay! Wishing you well wishes! let the healing begin!
Ross Holtry
Peace and love
Jillian Mcleod-Tardiff
Abstaining from prayer until I get my PL (prayer license)
Carol A Dukes
We'll be sending positive thoughts to you, Tim! My brother had the same procedure a few years ago, and he feels great now. We secured our tickets for your Durham show. Can't wait!
brainblob
Abe Lation
brainblob
Don’t you die on us Tim we need you now more than ever !!
Angelo Mike
Wishing you the very best for your surgery and health, Tim! My mom has her ticket to see you in DC!
Chase
Be safe Tim! The world needs you! Sending positive energy your way
Aaron
Best of luck!
Melissylvania
Love you so much, Tim! ❤️🩹💪
Joss Humberstone
Get well soon T! Lots of P&L from the UK! ✌🏻 You help us all through stressful times so hopefully we can help out too!
Big Hoss
Shoot, good luck with the procedure and hope it makes a huge difference. I actually majored in prayer at Trump University but I couldn't afford the tuition to finish my degree so I'll be sitting this one out.
Melissa
Oh my god T, you don't need to do a show on Thursday! We will survive! We love you and just want you to take care of yourself!! Also, holy shit, that must have all been so scary. You're the best and I really hope the surgery goes well and you feel like a brand new guy ❤️
Mark Bisi
Holy shit. We need you, T. Get well soon.
Joseph Teegardin
Not always easy to share these things, no matter the scale. Hang in there and hope you’re all clear in just a week’s time. 🙌
Willie
I will pay a professional prayer to pray for you. Love you, TIm.
courtney
Can't believe my favorite comedian also has Premature Ventricle Contractions! This is making me think about getting the procedure and improving my life, thank you Tim
Josh Rachbach
I wouldn’t do a next day show if I had a splinter taken out of my toe let alone laser beams in my heart. Take the week off!!
Jim D.
I am qualified to understand some of your feelings as I had a similar situation a few years ago. (I am a fan older than you, watching the wheels go round and round). Glad they found it and they are taking care of it. You will feel a bit zesty after your heart repairs itself. The anesthesiologists are the wildest characters in the bunch! Great for character research. Do what the doctors say and you'll be right as rain in a few days.
Matt
We love you, T!
Stu Walker
Tim, that sounds like a lot and yeah your 2024 seems overwhelming. If you still feel fucked up from the anesthesia on Thursday and need to cancel, Cap’n Carlin says you can cancel.
Doctor Tony
You got this, Tim!
Caleb
Get well soon and can you put some LA shows on the tour? No vic this time?
Jackie
I need to get an ablation also Tim, good luck!!!
Todd
The world is a better place with you in it
Matt
Good luck, Tim! My Dad had the same procedure done, and he said it was absolutely life changing. Unbelievable improvements to his overall QOL. Heart stuff is scary, of course. But it'll be worth it!
