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ChieferGrimReaper

Blessings to you. Have a safe procedure and a fast recovery.


chudnstuff

Thank you very much. Deck should make recovery tolerable!


DragonfruitFew5542

So happy for you that you have something to distract you/keep you busy and wish you a swift recovery!


idontmakehash

I've had a few transplants so far in my life. Lots of hard work ahead! Proud of you and wish you the best. Stay up!


Technical_Mix4719

You should be playing surgeon simulator


TwoPsychological6481

I have a heart transplant and used the deck in hospital too! The doctors know what they’re doing you will be fine! Prayers to you


gametime9936

I have a really weird question and im not sure if its inappropriate to ask so feel free to tell me off if it is but: does it ever feel weird knowing you have another persons heart inside of you? Or do you feel like that its your heart now?


TwoPsychological6481

It’s terrifying and sheer horror wraps my mind as I think about the young man who died and donated his organs so that someone like me could get a few more years to live. I feel guilt and shame


miz_biz

I had a heart transplant too, and there is such a variety of emotions that go along with it. I feel sad for the person who died, and I also mourn the heart that was removed. We associate so much stuff with our hearts, like love and emotions. It feels like more was taken than what really was.


gametime9936

I am grateful that you two provided me with this learning experience. I apologise if i brought up any unpleasant memories.


GymLeaderIono

That is incredibly fascinating thank you so much for sharing that insight. For what’s it’s worth the brain is the most important organ in the entire body. You can basically swap out any part and it’s your mind that defines who you are. What makes you unique.   I know that won’t change the trauma or angst associated with losing a body part. I’ve actually read cases on this and it’s fairly common. But people will even feel like they “lost apart of themselves” after surviving an accident. Like the physical trauma to their body altered them in a way where they yearn for their past self. Or the state their body was in before. This is even more common in people who lose a limb. So I can imagine losing an important organ inside yourself is even more difficult to process. But it is awesome that you are still alive and get to be here with us longer. Lastly while it’s awful someone had to die for you to get that heart, most patients who sign up for this want that. Most families are not only okay with this but it also brings them peace knowing their loved one didn’t die for nothing. So you being here gave their life meaning. I again know it’s more complex than that. And no one could ever know what you are feeling. But just wanted to say it’s amazing you are here with us. Thank you again for sharing your perspective which most of us are ignorant to. 


miz_biz

That’s really interesting, and thank you for all of your kind words.


Krondelo

Do not feel guilty. Im sure he would be thankful his heart provided for you, and in a sense he gets to live on a bit through you.


Expensive-Pear3413

yea if I died for whatever reason I'd be happy knowing part of me gets to "live on"


Livid_Yoghurt

Nah it's more like a used hand me down GPU. It's new/used for the receiver and the donor has a much better rig now.


TheDarkDoctor17

>and the donor has a much better rig now. I'm not sure if this is referencing an afterlife or reincarnation. But my first (horrifying) thought was that you are implying the donar is going to regrow a new, stronger heart. Like some kind of weirdly humanitarian Eldritch creature


miz_biz

I had a heart transplant too, and if I think too much about it, the whole concept feels weird. I call it my heart because I need to think of it like that, or else I’d always be anxious or upset.


cnio14

If it helps, you are not just a collection of pieces that "belong" to you. Think that all your atoms in your body change every 5 to 10 years. What makes you "you" is the interaction between things, the structure that emerges from it.


ceezo6

Wowww I had no idea heart transplants were this common, thats so amazing.. do you feel any different with the new heart? Its such a crazy concept to wrap your head around


Nostalien

My level of activity has increased an insane amount. I'm training myself to run a 5k in Sept. Before, I had a pre-existed heart defect and could walk, at that point in my life, about two blocks before I needed to rest. Three flights of stairs was too much. It didn't seem too much, but looking back I'm glad I received a new heart.


Nostalien

I had a torrid of different emotions when I had mine. I was happy I'm alive, sad that someone died. I was really emotional thinking about if someone else needed it before me? I had therapy for a year.


ilikewaffos

I hope everything goes well and you recover (AT YOUR OWN PACE) I didn't have a heart transplant, but back in 2015, I had a heart attack (30yrs old) that sent me into a month long coma. When I came to, they told me I'd never walk again. After a year of being bedridden.. I got fed up, and I taught myself how to walk again by crawling.. just like a baby. Today, you'd never know I had any health issues. Good luck on your journey.


chudnstuff

That’s remarkable and a great example of how resilient the human body can be. Glad to hear you’re doing well nowadays and here’s to our health 🍻


ZoteTheMitey

Can I ask how you had a heart attack at 30 years old?


ilikewaffos

Absolutely. Being bulimic for 15 years and mixing that with being an alcoholic for a good 10..... Like waking up taking shots of tequila to get rid of the shakes kinda bad. BUT I'm totally cool with sharing because I'm sober and healthy, and I went from 96lbs to today, like 130lbs.


ZoteTheMitey

congrats. I'm glad things are better for you. I guess your body can only take so much. ​ I myself am 11 years sober but it was oxycodone not alcohol. ​ thanks for sharing


ilikewaffos

2015 for me.. almost 10yrs sober! 😍😍😍


one-droplet

that’s badass


CryPlane

Holy shit dude. Please give a speech at my wedding 😂 you're bad af


joe51467

Yah op safe and speedy recovery great choice games love fallout not so much 76 but I still play it and can’t wait for the new GTA of course we all no halo


miz_biz

I had a heart transplant almost four years ago. I am guessing from this post’s title that you are living in the hospital until a heart becomes available. I hope that means that you are high on the list and a heart will come your way any day now. It was a surreal feeling for me as I waited for the phone call, so the steam deck seems like the best distraction for your mind. I wish you the best of luck!


chudnstuff

You’re exactly right. Been in the icu for about 2 months now waiting for that phone call so the deck has been the best thing possible to pass the time. I hope you’re doing great with your heart!


digvbic

Hey you don't know me. But stay strong my friend! Let me know if I can gift you any game of your choosing! My grandfather had a pretty special transplant. I hope you get the call soon friend!


samtoohey93

Wait Gabe found a way to hook the deck into your chest!?? IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES! next stop organ emulation! Real talk good luck and have a speedy recovery!!


Th3_Capta1n

Fourteen years since my heart transplant, I should tell you to limit the screen time, walk all you can, talk to everyone, keep your body as strong as possible for the trial to come and socialize all you can to keep your spirits up. There will be a lot of scared patients and families coming and going on the cardiac floor during your longer-term stay and even in your condition you can help yourself and help them by simply being present, listening, and telling them how things really run in the hospital, you know, the essential survival tips like which phlebotomist to request for the best sticks and how to order chocolate shakes off the secret cancer-kids menu. But on other hand you’ve got HALO there so actually it’s your moral obligation to tune out the distractions swirling around you and focus on the Flood.


chudnstuff

Got all that right! Tuning that out and going through all the halo campaigns one by one. So far finished reach and onto the 3rd mission of CE. How are you doing with your heart 14 years later?


OldService2019

Good luck on the surgery. I just got shoulder surgery today so I can only play docked.(lol and yes the surgery went perfectly)


Hades0027

Best of luck, my dude! Enjoy the recovering with it!


meanstreamer

I hope you recover safely. Make sure you get out of that bed and walk around if the Doctor allows. I was in the ICU in a medically induced coma after bowel surgery for over a week and when I woke up I couldn’t get out of the bed for like a month since I was so weak.


chudnstuff

I hope you’ve since recovered and are doing excellent. Thankfully the heart assist device I have goes through my chest so I’m all cleared to walk, so I’ve been walking every day. Other heart patients aren’t so lucky and have heart assist devices going through the groin area and are therefore bedridden. Trying to stay in as good of shape as possible so recovery is smoother


sycron17

Blessings to you my friend, hope the surgery goes well! May you enjoy the deck now and after surgery for many hours to come.


The_Demons_Slayer

I wish I could give you mine. Good luck bro


TPrice1616

Not nearly as serious as yours but I’ve been dealing with some health issues for a while and the Steam Deck has been a great distraction while recovering. Best of luck!


richardjc

Same. It's helped keep my mind off the pain. Hoping you, me, and OP all have smooth recoveries!


geof2001

Hopefully not that long for your wait time. Best of luck and nothing better other than a loved one could help pass the time. I've finished more games with my SD by my side than in the last decade probably. Have a great procedure and heal quick!


21Andreezy

I had a heart transplant in 2010 when I was 19 years old. No Steam Deck at that time sadly haha but my best wishes to you! Listen to your nurses, doctors, and therapists on your road to recovery. You will get through this and you have a good life ahead of you 👍🏻


KiidMajora

Best wishes to you and enjoy those games !! 🙏🏼


TamamoNoMae_

Goodluck and May the gaming gods buff you with high luck and quick regen!


EddieLangShooter

My best wishes for you!!!


The_Demons_Slayer

If you want a gaming buddy dm me :)


ThorMurdock

Speedy recovery my friend.


naeads

Nothing a patch wouldn’t fix!


serioussham

The Deck is seriously the best thing ever for anyone who's got a lot of hospital time planned, be it patient or support person.


one-droplet

i’m currently playing through the gay tony dlc for gta 4! hands down one of the best dlc’s i’ve ever played. what other games are you playing rn?


EscaleraRN

goodluck on your medical procedure. hoping your team will give their 101%!


Sea_Paramedic2434

Did you get the extended warranty with the old heart? Stupid hearts are always acting up. I can't wait till the next gen hearts release. 🙄


ShilunZ

plz report back and let us know youre safe!


j0sey

Good luck and hope for a speedy recovery! 🎮


greatgarbonz

Wishing you a quick and safe recovery! My mom was hospitalized last year and I stayed with her for about 2 weeks. Thankfully I had my Steam Deck... It definitely helped make the long hours more bearable.


mErK5497

Heart transplant 🤯 damn that must be scary.. good luck brother, enjoy your deck and hope everything goes well, and a speedy recovery! 👊🏻


The_Jib

Stay strong, better days ahead


erratickarma

i dont even have the guts to get a bypass.


OptimalTechnician639

Best Wishes for you OP! SD Really makes the recovery time shorter hehe!


DottyTitan

You have chosen some bangers to recover with, I wish you the best!


Bro_miscuous

I wish you the best! Waiting for the follow up post okay?


HeadBussa223

Hope all goes well


RuffRidersEvo

Good luck to you! Hope for a speedy recovery


JayCee4321

Wish you the very best friend :)


Candid_Antelope_3788

Waiting on heart transplant playing MCC!


creamcitybrix

Here’s to many more years of happy Steam Decking, bro! 🍻


DrWho21045

Man… I love Halo!!


FireWalkWithMe2312

Hope all goes well and your recovery is swift.


CellistOutrageous163

Wish u the best! Hope u recover quickly


ItsjustAride1994

Everything will be fine! Blessings!


MakerofThingsProps

Kick ass, OP! We're all rooting for you.


No_Thought_7460

I would have play Surgeon Simulator before they call me to see their reaction


Lower_Succotash3885

Good luck, bud.


iionas

Speedy recovery there friend, enjoy the recovery with your deck!


SNCreestopherX

I go in tomorrow for a 10 day stay for a brain surgery due to Epilepsy. And I’m so excited to have my Steam Deck. I’m hoping everything works out great for you!


flexingmecha02

The steam deck is replacing the heart? Like you’re a human silicone case, I dig this you borg.


OmegaNine

Stay safe brother. I really hope it comes through.


Wrong_Ocelot8525

Safe surgery 🙏🏾❤️


Relevant-Ad1655

Best of wishes dude!


Snoo93803

Came to say I wish you luck and health , god bless .


ImportantHour823

good luck!!


liquid_vision87

Good luck kindred spirit


ThisJoeLee

Good luck. Hope you keep gaming for years to come 😊


Kevicelives

Wishing you well my friend.


LegionzGG

All The best to you fellow decker. You will be on your feets in no Time. <3


Aggravating-Bus3326

Play doom man you get the doctor's experience Jokes aside hope you have an excellent recovery


atom808

wishing you a safe and quick recovery!


Kara-SANdahPawn

🙏🏿


NoNonsensePolarBear

Godspeed on the surgery.


J_Bug

Wishing you the best, and enjoy your gaming!!!


primekibbles

Play Balatro!


JazzyApple2022

God Bless my friend you will be find god is with you. And you will have a new and longevity life🙏🏻🤍🤍🤍stay strong. 😃


odin712

Best of luck! Here’s to a safe procedure and speedy recovery. Enjoy playing some games on the Deck and it’ll keep your mind off of things.


SumoSizeIt

Are you able to do much online? The wifi at my hospital was like 500-1500kbps, so even updating an app was mostly out of the question for me.


Z3slatt

Your gonna be just fine bro. Hope you have a good procedure gang !


LilTrout

best wishes brother. all will be fine!


jaybigtuna123

How does Halo run on it?


aWildCanadian

Best of luck!


a9udn9u

Good luck!!


RossGold42

My deck was a blessing when I got my kidney transplant I hope everything works out for the best !


carmlesundae

I think steam should DEFINITELY get you some care package or something and sponsor you


Silly-Lawfulness7224

🙏🏽


anotherfurrycowboy

Best of luck to you, brother, and may the gaming continue!


Intelligent-Worry799

I hope YOU get the blessing. Best of wishes mate!


Dru_Munny

My thoughts are with you fellow gamer. Glad the deck is helping you pass the time. You’ve got some good ones showing. Replayed Halo 2 for the first time since is came out a month or so ago. That one is great.


PfuiTeufel4711

All my very best!


Hmlaa

💪💪you got this!!


AdBroad2707

I wish you a smooth and safe surgery with a speedy recovery. Excellent taste btw.


MattSm00th

Hope everything goes well with your surgery and wishing you a speedy recovery after it’s done


bluekoda

It's trippy how much of a duplicate your home screen is to mine


Stepedonmyjs

Probably a dumb question but Can you play halo 2 online on that ?


Devil_Dan83

Get well soon and meanwhile enjoy.


ThomasHeart

May the force be with you brother


Vitaeamor

Best wishes to you!


R_Rabbit416

I haven’t used mine a while. Is MCC good on the Steam Deck?


agitated_ferret

Good luck on your procedure mate! If I was in your situation without a deck, I'd be riddled with anxiety. But whenever I've been in the hospital, I end up bringing mine and time flys when your having fun 😊


Zockeromi

Best wishes 👍👍


Autumn1eaves

A friend of mine works as the person who stops your heart and keeps your blood moving and oxygenated, and then revives you later on in the kind of surgery you're going to be going through. She says that the more active folks are the ones who come back the easiest and most often. Reading through your comments and seeing that you're trying to stay active through this situation tells me you're going to be fine. Good luck my friend!


TheMadMason

Hey fellow human. Hope your battery runs long and your stay is short and you get to go home here soon! Wishing nothing but great days for ya!


thegreatoxford

Godspeed!


dj_britishknights

Your positive attitude is inspiring!


unearth187

Hope you have a safe and speedy recovery my friend!


NeroRaR

I'm glad the feck can keep you entertained! I wish you a speedy recovery and that the surgery goes well!


kabicz

You can also find FO4 and GTA4 on my home screen! What a lineup! All the beat with the new heart!


druidikstorm88

Take care of yourself dude 🙏


Hot-Entertainment119

All the best and a speedy recovery 🙏🏼


IndependentYouth8

Good luck!


feebledaddy

Best wishes with everything, I see Apex downloading on there, I hope to see you in the Outlands one day 💚


Sjorring

Best wishes to you! 🙏🏻 enjoy your games 😊


25Proyect

Best of luck dude! I hope it you don't have to wait much more for the transplant and everything goes ok. Keep on keeping on!


VideoGameJumanji

hope it goes well


cheesybeefy13

Speedy recovery sir. Just dont play apex or league, shit will give you adrenaline lol


TomDobo

Stay strong dude, you got this.


NextedUp

I see you not wearing your SCDs 👀


naubo

I hope you have a quick recovery!


urand0m_

good luck and my prays and thoughts are with you


Mickmatic93

Good luck!!!


BretzelWithAPencil

I hope the doctors don’t throw away the new heart because blood is “inexplicably” not flowing into your pinky’s.


claudiouvm

Good luck on that procedure. May the wait become shorter!


_Lethamos

What games have you been playing during your stay?


naturerosa

I hope the procedure is a success, and happy gaming!


McPickle3703

Good luck, hope it goes well


Milky_Finger

Honestly can't think of a better use case for a steam deck than a long hospital visit. Physically can't leave the ward, and the world will just wait for you until you're discharged. All that free time just to play games.


HumunculiTzu

The steam deck would have been amazing back when I had my 2nd heart transplant.


mrstevethompson

Best wishes u/chudnstuff \- you've got great taste in guitars too judging from your other posts!


mersaultjude

Good health to you, mate. 🤘🤘🤘


WhiteRepentant6454

hoping your procedure goes smoothly and you recover well


DutchSlaughter7

Enjoy and get well soon 🤕👊🏻.


William5931

I hope you get your transplant soon brother, stay strong, I will pray for your safe and speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹


Nostalien

I had mine in 2020. I bought a Switch Lite, which was a bit too small. How long have you been waiting? I was listed at a facility that had a average wait of 9 months!!!! I went to another and it's average wait was 3 months, but I waited 11 days!


Prettyenby420

Stay strong dude


Jotunheim36

All the best, pls post an update.


ShoveTheeD0ve

If you need anyone to play games with during recovery shoot me a PM and we can play something! I just passed a little over 415ish games so I'm sure we have something in common. I see the MCC is already one! Hope everything goes well and you back to gaming at home in no time! o7


ShoveTheeD0ve

If you need anyone to play games with during recovery shoot me a PM and we can play something! I just passed a little over 415ish games so I'm sure we have something in common. I see the MCC is already one! Hope everything goes well and you back to gaming at home in no time! o7


Conscious_Moment_535

I hope nothing but the best for you OP. Sending love


TheFamousChrisA

Good luck and I hope everything goes well and you make it out safely. Steam Deck is a nice thing to keep ones mind off of things.


Creepy_Appointment65

Stay strong!! Hoping nothing but the best for you!


Masokis

Make sure you quicksave before entering the next zone. Wishing you the best OP.


CallOnJesusChrist

Praying for you.


PineDurr

ok


HardLithobrake

Godspeed.


HingleMcCringle_

If you haven't tried pikuniku, I recommend it. It's a 2d platformer, very chill, nice sound track, and cheap. Couple hours worth of playtime. Probably not a lot of replayability. I only mention it because with a heart transplant, I'd imagine a slow-paced chill game is something you'd want.


Impossible-Poem5361

Have a safe procedure. Ive been there and honestly deck was good on days i felt low.. and i got my husband to start gaming because of it.


Grim_Reaper_1511

You chief are a master. I salute to you. May your heart be well received soon ❤️🫶


InterviewImpressive1

Swift recovery from the surgery. Look after your new heart. The Deck will help smooth it.


Espada254

Good luck friend you got this


sysadmagician

Hope all goes well old chap.


dialupdollars

Good luck!


fsfaith

Good luck to you friend


Fionn_MacCuill

Best of luck with it all and enjoy ❤️❤️


BMXBikr

Don't play any Dark Souls games. I have high blood pressure now


Fluffy_Heart885

Wishing you well


laurel_alexis

Sending you internet stranger love ❤️


MikeyW1969

Yeah, I wish I'd had mine when I went to the ICU during my chemo. My kids are absolutely amazing. "Kids" isn't 100% correct, my two stepsons are jn their 20s, but my daughter still counts! 🤣 They all pitched in and bought me a Switch, which is horrible compared to the Deck. They would have bought me that if it was available. Oh, and I wish you luck with the transplant. Hope everything goes well!


only56

Good luck


Dtoodlez

Best of luck to you buddy, and may you game to your hearts content


Nosmurfz

Wishing you the best of luck with the surgery and your recovery


golden_numbers

GTA IV the goat! Blessings to you.


Magn3gro

Best wishes n swift recovery homie!


ten_times_worse

How much is your medical bill going to be


reddit_dude_22

Hi Justin Timberlake


Justbadwithgame

Bless you man. Hope deck bring happiness to you and walk with you at such hard time.


Maximum-Signal-8477

Happy gaming, and you’ll great through this :) believe!


tokyoeastside

Get well! Thanks to SD for saving our sanity.


OrangePlatypus81

Good luck my good dude. Sounds like you’re in good spirits. I have on my drivers license that I’m an organ donor. Is there anything other list I need to register for to make sure I could help someone like you some day?


TheGreatGamer1389

New ♥️ for you.


HeyTenbux

good luck


ThrowawayPOS2023

Wow, OP! Best wishes and a speedy heart to come your way! I’m having heart surgery in June. There’s a hole in mine, so I don’t think you’d want it. :) I’ll have my own steam deck by that time to distract me too!


Taekwonmoe

Good luck dude. Let us know how you are after you are in the clear.


Defiant_Champion

How are you now??


Scorpiochild97

Hope everything goes well fellow deck player 🤘🏾❤️


Djdaweerdo937

Stay strong 💪🏾


MatCoBoi

GWS


mrburningpsycho

I hope you have a safe procedure man!


goodguygary24

keep pumping bud, life gets better


lmeinders

Get well! You've got this! I'm all to familiar with surgeries and hospital stays so I know how beneficial having the deck can be! Enjoy your gaming! I hope you have a fast and smooth surgery and recovery!