A note on the responsiveness of this list

April 30, 2006

Afib listers:

When I first came to this list in about 2002 I lurked for a couple of

months and then spoke up. I was deluged by warm, caring, informative

responses. That lasted through two ablations and recovery. A year and a

half ago, I shattered my elbow (slipped on the ice) and had two, count 'em,

two operations -- one to put metal in my elbow, the other six months later

to take it out. I was in very painful physical therapy twice a week for

over a year (no writing, no computer etc.,) and so no posts here. (There's

nothing like pain to help one lose weight -- for me, 41 pounds) Last week,

I took my first tennis lesson -- playing for the first time in over a

decade and I'll be playing the rest of my life.

But the reason for this note is that I've had an opportunity (one I didn't

seek out) to join another medical list. The details aren't all that

important. Suffice it to say, the problem (if there is a problem) is in its

early, early stages -- " indeterminate, " so early that intervention, if

treatment becomes necessary, is minimum. I found a list which deals with

the issue, and fired off a " First Timer's Has Questions " kind of letter.

There was absolutely no response whatsoever. And it isn't just me. I found

notes from others who complained that they had posted a question to the

list and received no response.

That never, ever happened to me on this list. Those of you on this list

should know how absolutely unique you and the moderators are, that the

patience and understanding, the cheer and sympathy you offered, took me

through the terrifying waiting periods: the first ablation, the high and

then the disappointment when I had to go back, and then finally, to a full

and complete recovery, so much so that when I spoke with my cardiologist

about my weight loss, personal training strengthening, and tennis -- he

told me to cancel my stress test.

So my fellow afibers, know how truly wonderful you all are and how you

helped a total stranger to recover.

My deep, deep thanks.

Koch

April 30, 2006

How nice! I have to agree with you Lew ~~~~--- we have a terrific

bunch of Moderators, as well as members, who are really on the

ball. No matter what time of day, someone is always there to

respond. I join with you in complimenting everyone.

For sure your message will go directly to the *Compliment* folder.

Thanks again.

Ellen

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In AFIBsupport , Lew Koch wrote:

(snip) But the reason for this note is that I've had an opportunity

(one I didn't seek out) to join another medical list. snip) There

was absolutely no response whatsoever. And it isn't just me. I found

> notes from others who complained that they had posted a question

to the list and received no response. That never, ever happened to

me on this list. Those of you on this list should know how

absolutely unique you and the moderators are, that the patience and

understanding, the cheer and sympathy you offered, took me

> through the terrifying waiting periods: (snip) So my fellow

afibers, know how truly wonderful you all are and how you helped a

total stranger to recover. My deep, deep thanks.

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April 30, 2006

That is a very nice note, and I agree with your assessment of the moderators

and the people on this list, Lew. Maybe it's because we all have a lot of

heart. I wonder if people are a little like their diseases...heart people

have heart, so what would colo-rectal people have ... okay, going to bed now.

Lil

In a message dated 4/30/2006 4:00:08 PM Pacific Standard Time,

lzkoch@... writes: