Tom Mount doing Well after surgery

**Monkey** · 22nd February 2007, 19:04

Does any one have info on TOM MOUNT?

I jsut got info he was rushed to hospital for open heart surgery.

shell-back · 22nd February 2007, 19:17

Not good , Hope all is well and or it is just that a rumor.

n2diving · 22nd February 2007, 19:40

As part of a routine physical Tom requested a 'stress test', which revealed a congenital defect in his aortic valve... there is a suspicion his mother had the same defect. After reviewing the options, he pro-actively elected to have surgery to correct the problem. He had a scheduled heart valve replacement on Monday that went well. His biggest complaint was the surgery was scheduled for 8AM and they didn't take him down to surgery until 3PM and he wasn't back in the room until 8PM.

This is major surgery, but there was NO dramatic 'rush to hospital'. Pre-op, his doctor predicted he could to return to full activity and diving in two months. However, Tom is otherwise in extremely good health; post-op he is doing exceptionally well and I suspect he will beat the prediction.

This information was provided to me last week via e-mail from Tom himself and later via telephone conversation with Patti Mount, his wife, on Tuesday afternoon. Today I spoke with Dr Peri Blum, a consulting MD on his case and also a technical diver, who confirmed again that Tom is doing very well.

-- Mark Derrick

Tom Rose · 22nd February 2007, 20:04

Quote: (Originally Posted by n2diving)

As part of a routine physical Tom requested a 'stress test', which revealed a congenital defect in his aortic valve... there is a suspicion his mother had the same defect. After reviewing the options, he pro-actively elected to have surgery to correct the problem. He had a scheduled heart valve replacement on Monday that went well. His biggest complaint was the surgery was scheduled for 8AM and they didn't take him down to surgery until 3PM and he wasn't back in the room until 8PM.

This is major surgery, but there was NO dramatic 'rush to hospital'. Pre-op, his doctor predicted he could to return to full activity and diving in two months. However, Tom is otherwise in extremely good health; post-op he is doing exceptionally well and I suspect he will beat the prediction.

This information was provided to me last week via e-mail from Tom himself and later via telephone conversation with Patti Mount, his wife, on Tuesday afternoon. Today I spoke with Dr Peri Blum, a consulting MD on his case and also a technical diver, who confirmed again that Tom is doing very well.

-- Mark Derrick

Thats good news....

Tom Rose

gibbogeo · 22nd February 2007, 20:30

Quote: (Originally Posted by n2diving)

This is major surgery, but there was NO dramatic 'rush to hospital'. Pre-op, his doctor predicted he could to return to full activity and diving in two months. However, Tom is otherwise in extremely good health; post-op he is doing exceptionally well and I suspect he will beat the prediction.

Thank you for sharing the good news.

Hope he'll be back on water really soon

Philippe GERIN · 22nd February 2007, 21:13

I'm glad he's doing fine!
Could a mod change the title of the thread to reflect the real situation / good news on recovery?

Wait, you're telling that Tom had that aortic valve defect all along, did the dives he did and never got a major deco hit (well I'm assuming here as I don't know the man personally but I guess it would have been known if the boss of a major tech agency did) ? I'm glad if it's true and I hope it is but that just makes me wonder, is all.
This is genuine technical/medical/deco interest here. I'd like to read opinions of specialists here.
Best
Philippe

**Monkey** · 22nd February 2007, 21:27

Quote: (Originally Posted by n2diving)

As part of a routine physical Tom requested a 'stress test', which revealed a congenital defect in his aortic valve... there is a suspicion his mother had the same defect. After reviewing the options, he pro-actively elected to have surgery to correct the problem. He had a scheduled heart valve replacement on Monday that went well. His biggest complaint was the surgery was scheduled for 8AM and they didn't take him down to surgery until 3PM and he wasn't back in the room until 8PM.

This is major surgery, but there was NO dramatic 'rush to hospital'. Pre-op, his doctor predicted he could to return to full activity and diving in two months. However, Tom is otherwise in extremely good health; post-op he is doing exceptionally well and I suspect he will beat the prediction.

This information was provided to me last week via e-mail from Tom himself and later via telephone conversation with Patti Mount, his wife, on Tuesday afternoon. Today I spoke with Dr Peri Blum, a consulting MD on his case and also a technical diver, who confirmed again that Tom is doing very well.

-- Mark Derrick

how long will he be in the hospital....? and its great news that he is doing well....

**wedivebc** · 23rd February 2007, 05:13

Quote: (Originally Posted by Philippe GERIN)

Wait, you're telling that Tom had that aortic valve defect all along, did the dives he did and never got a major deco hit

At least they caught it at a tender young age

Glad you're OK Tom

Mark Chase · 23rd February 2007, 10:04

Good news that tasted even sweeter having expected bad news with the original thread title :d

Hears wishing you a speedy recovery Tom

ATB

Mark Chase

**rigdiver** · 23rd February 2007, 11:44

Wishing you Tom a speedy and uneventful recovery.
Bill Childers R.N.

22nd February 2007, 19:04	#1 (permalink)
Monkey Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lauderdale By The Sea Florida Posts: 343	Tom Mount doing Well after surgery Does any one have info on TOM MOUNT? I jsut got info he was rushed to hospital for open heart surgery.
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22nd February 2007, 19:17	#2 (permalink)
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22nd February 2007, 19:40	#3 (permalink)
n2diving Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 270	Re: Rumor: Tom Mount Rushed To Hospital As part of a routine physical Tom requested a 'stress test', which revealed a congenital defect in his aortic valve... there is a suspicion his mother had the same defect. After reviewing the options, he pro-actively elected to have surgery to correct the problem. He had a scheduled heart valve replacement on Monday that went well. His biggest complaint was the surgery was scheduled for 8AM and they didn't take him down to surgery until 3PM and he wasn't back in the room until 8PM. This is major surgery, but there was NO dramatic 'rush to hospital'. Pre-op, his doctor predicted he could to return to full activity and diving in two months. However, Tom is otherwise in extremely good health; post-op he is doing exceptionally well and I suspect he will beat the prediction. This information was provided to me last week via e-mail from Tom himself and later via telephone conversation with Patti Mount, his wife, on Tuesday afternoon. Today I spoke with Dr Peri Blum, a consulting MD on his case and also a technical diver, who confirmed again that Tom is doing very well. -- Mark Derrick Last edited by n2diving : 22nd February 2007 at 19:51.
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22nd February 2007, 20:04	#4 (permalink)
Tom Rose Still Learning Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: USA,North Carolina Posts: 329	Re: Rumor: Tom Mount Rushed To Hospital Quote: (Originally Posted by n2diving) As part of a routine physical Tom requested a 'stress test', which revealed a congenital defect in his aortic valve... there is a suspicion his mother had the same defect. After reviewing the options, he pro-actively elected to have surgery to correct the problem. He had a scheduled heart valve replacement on Monday that went well. His biggest complaint was the surgery was scheduled for 8AM and they didn't take him down to surgery until 3PM and he wasn't back in the room until 8PM. This is major surgery, but there was NO dramatic 'rush to hospital'. Pre-op, his doctor predicted he could to return to full activity and diving in two months. However, Tom is otherwise in extremely good health; post-op he is doing exceptionally well and I suspect he will beat the prediction. This information was provided to me last week via e-mail from Tom himself and later via telephone conversation with Patti Mount, his wife, on Tuesday afternoon. Today I spoke with Dr Peri Blum, a consulting MD on his case and also a technical diver, who confirmed again that Tom is doing very well. -- Mark Derrick Thats good news.... Tom Rose __________________ The 50-50-90 rule: Anytime I have a 50-50 chance of getting something right, there's a 90% probability I'll get it wrong the first time. www.atlimp.com
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22nd February 2007, 20:30	#5 (permalink)
gibbogeo kiss addict Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Dolphin Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Home Build Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: italy Posts: 308	Re: Rumor: Tom Mount Rushed To Hospital Quote: (Originally Posted by n2diving) This is major surgery, but there was NO dramatic 'rush to hospital'. Pre-op, his doctor predicted he could to return to full activity and diving in two months. However, Tom is otherwise in extremely good health; post-op he is doing exceptionally well and I suspect he will beat the prediction. Thank you for sharing the good news. Hope he'll be back on water really soon
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22nd February 2007, 21:13	#6 (permalink)
Philippe GERIN ccr apprentice Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Strasbourg, France Posts: 626	Re: Rumor: Tom Mount Rushed To Hospital I'm glad he's doing fine! Could a mod change the title of the thread to reflect the real situation / good news on recovery? Wait, you're telling that Tom had that aortic valve defect all along, did the dives he did and never got a major deco hit (well I'm assuming here as I don't know the man personally but I guess it would have been known if the boss of a major tech agency did) ? I'm glad if it's true and I hope it is but that just makes me wonder, is all. This is genuine technical/medical/deco interest here. I'd like to read opinions of specialists here. Best Philippe Last edited by Philippe GERIN : 22nd February 2007 at 21:14. Reason: spelling
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22nd February 2007, 21:27	#7 (permalink)
Monkey Supporting Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lauderdale By The Sea Florida Posts: 343	Re: Rumor: Tom Mount Rushed To Hospital Quote: (Originally Posted by n2diving) As part of a routine physical Tom requested a 'stress test', which revealed a congenital defect in his aortic valve... there is a suspicion his mother had the same defect. After reviewing the options, he pro-actively elected to have surgery to correct the problem. He had a scheduled heart valve replacement on Monday that went well. His biggest complaint was the surgery was scheduled for 8AM and they didn't take him down to surgery until 3PM and he wasn't back in the room until 8PM. This is major surgery, but there was NO dramatic 'rush to hospital'. Pre-op, his doctor predicted he could to return to full activity and diving in two months. However, Tom is otherwise in extremely good health; post-op he is doing exceptionally well and I suspect he will beat the prediction. This information was provided to me last week via e-mail from Tom himself and later via telephone conversation with Patti Mount, his wife, on Tuesday afternoon. Today I spoke with Dr Peri Blum, a consulting MD on his case and also a technical diver, who confirmed again that Tom is doing very well. -- Mark Derrick how long will he be in the hospital....? and its great news that he is doing well....
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23rd February 2007, 05:13	#8 (permalink)
wedivebc FIGJAM Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,358	Re: Rumor: Tom Mount Rushed To Hospital Quote: (Originally Posted by Philippe GERIN) Wait, you're telling that Tom had that aortic valve defect all along, did the dives he did and never got a major deco hit At least they caught it at a tender young age Glad you're OK Tom __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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23rd February 2007, 10:04	#9 (permalink)
Mark Chase I go down for ages Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 2,470	Re: Tom Mount doing Well after surgery Good news that tasted even sweeter having expected bad news with the original thread title :d Hears wishing you a speedy recovery Tom ATB Mark Chase __________________ Is it supposed to make that noise ? I took my unit to the dive shop and demanded they bolt on every thing that would fit. Join my elite diving teem and get a Tshirt "Doing It Chasey"Hammerhead Eccr Advanced Diving System
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rigdiver LEARNING CONTINUALLY Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Megalodon Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: TEXAS Posts: 412	Re: Tom Mount doing Well after surgery Wishing you Tom a speedy and uneventful recovery. Bill Childers R.N.
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