The "Dom"-inator has bypass surgery - Team Juicy Racing's Racing School and Race Series Forums

dalyduo · #1 07-06-2005

To TJR members:

We were surprised to hear that Dom Bastien had bypass surgery last week but can thankfully report he is doing extremely well. He sends his regards and gave me permission to spread the word.

By E-mail Dom says:

"Yes, I had by-pass surgery last monday night; out of the hospital in 3 days; back at work Friday; up to 30 minutes at 5mph on the treadmill; lost 10 lbs. I feel grateful: miraculous modern surgery, fantastic nurses, devoted and caring wife. The experience hopefully will give me a new dimension on the race track--calm."

As usual, Dom is "strong like bull", funny, quick and to the point. :-)

By his own description, it sounds like he went to a health spa for a tune up. However, while bypass is done many times every day all over the country and we tend to think of it as a gimee, it is still very much major surgery and then some. Dom's quick initial recovery is quite remarkable, as is his spirit. I know he's been logging on to TJR so lets give him some "Juice" for a speedy recovery.

...Be afraid my friends, be very afraid... A newly "calm" Dom with improved blood flow and 10 fewer pounds in an RT will be awfully hard to keep off the podium... But we'll all look forward to trying! :-)

Get well, and come back soon Dom!

MJAmok · #2 07-06-2005

holy crap! I wondered where you were last weekend Dom... never would have guessed.

What happened? Too much pancake syrup in the veins??

birkmama · #3 07-07-2005

Dom, I wish you all the best. With the increased blood and thus oxygen supply red mist will now be a thing of the past I assume.
30 Minutes @ 5mph?? That is simply amazing.

Quote:

fantastic nurses, devoted and caring wife

...boy oh boy. What was the real reason for your submission to the hospital?

jcraige · #4 07-07-2005

Way to go Dom. All the best for a speedy recovery. Look forward to seeing you on the track when you can make it back.

dlippert · #5 07-07-2005

Wow! I am happy everything went so smoothly and that you are recovering so well. Also very happy that something prompted you to get checked out so this could be discovered and corrected before it became something worse. Get well soon Dom. See you soon.

Phobos · #6 07-07-2005

Hi Dom - wish you a speedy recovery, though it seems you are well on your way. Listen to the Doc's, and get back in a car soon. DC

badgersid · #7 07-07-2005

obviously this is incorret information.everybody knows that dom is heartless.and is a trained killer that served years in the legion.
this is apparent because of the way he drive's that being said he is a loveable frenchman.

AND I DON'T LOVE VERY MANY PEOPLE.

DOM HOPE YOU HAVE A SPEEDY RECOVERY AND WE SEE YOU AT A TRACK SOON.

Dom Bastien · #8 07-07-2005

Thanks for your good wishes and for the amusing [dare I say, very “juicy”] comments.

I have a couple of things to say.

To my fellow masters, assuming you are not a grade A hypochondriac, if you get symptoms [such as shortness of breath], don’t be bashful, see your doctor. You are your best diagnostician. That’s what I did in 1998 [I escaped with a stent] and again now. The cure beats the alternative especially with this procedure which is both a miracle and a blessing.

Now, of course, the only relevant question is: when can I get back in a Skippy car? My cardiologist will be the final arbiter. But I am putting my money on Mt Tremblant. The only limiting factor that I can see are the damned skippy seat belts pushing on my cut-up rib cage. Why can’t SBRS have softer seat belts? Or maybe belts with small inflatable cushions to spread the pressure? Or maybe… Hmm, excuse me, I need to go and polish off an open letter to Aaron Hollander.

sydude · #9 07-07-2005

Dom, it's great to hear you're doing well, and I wish you the speediest recovery. Also, I hope you don't hate my guts anymore. Can't we all just get along?

birkmama · #10 07-07-2005

@AJ, Steven and Randy,

Just looking at the ESBR standings I would like to suggest you check your food when MJ is around. He's a man on a mission. Don't ever get caught between an Amok and a champioship trophy.
Did you see he even admitted his Syrup assault on Dom - cold blooded?!

Dom Bastien · #11 07-07-2005

Sy:
Long forgotten because [a] you're a nice guy; [b] In the heat of the action, I assume as a matter of course that I am 100% right; after reflection, I see it as 65%-35%. With that said, I am looking forward to the opportunity of a rematch. I'll be more focused on passing you than on whining. Dom.

OLDMAN · #12 07-07-2005

Dom:
You're an amazing person. Hope you get back to 100% quickly. So far I'm one for one on symptoms, is there anything else I should be looking for? If you're at the track next week look for us, I'll be either racing or flagging.

OLDMAN

badgersid · #13 07-07-2005

YOU KNOW YOU CAN COME TO THE TRACK AND NOT RACE? IT ISN'T EASY BUT IF I CAN YOU CAN.LET'S ALL DO THE CAN CAN

cdh · #14 07-07-2005

Speedy recovery, speedy one

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mur · #15 07-07-2005

Dom, will you still be French? Jumping up and down and waving your arms... I hope so because I would sure miss that at the track. Glad your O.K.

LimeRockRacer · #16 07-07-2005

Monsieur Bastien:

You are an amazing competitor and you spirit is always on high, You have all of our best wishes for a speedy recovery. Don't push the healing time on "Les Ribs" however.

Hope to see you on track as soon as you are able to, preferably in the rear of the pack so for once you can be on my tailpipe!

All the best,
Chris Brassard

tomahawk · #17 07-07-2005

Hi Dom:

Get well soon! Let's get some of the guys together for a dinner in town again, maybe next month...

See you around New Canaan!

Regards,

:tom

MJAmok · #18 07-07-2005

Birkmama... shhh... I'm trying to sneak up on them!

Tom... can I come? can I come??

gmg321 · #19 07-08-2005

Speedy recovery, Dom!

Mopar92 · #20 07-08-2005

Dom, I just heard the news this morning. God Bless and glad you are ok... Keith

sydude · #21 07-08-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dom Bastien

Sy:
Long forgotten because [a] you're a nice guy; [b] In the heat of the action, I assume as a matter of course that I am 100% right; after reflection, I see it as 65%-35%. With that said, I am looking forward to the opportunity of a rematch. I'll be more focused on passing you than on whining. Dom.

A rematch it is, then. Shall we make arrangements at LRP? I'll only be spectating there too. Till then, take care of yourself and heal up.

stevo · #22 07-08-2005

Dom,

Positively impressed with your spirits... you make it sound like you went in for a waxing job. AND you are planning to get into a race car within a month... you are 'strong like bull'.

Glad you caught it on time buddy and if you make it to 7 miles an hour for 30 minutes you will be in better shape than 75% of the team juicy members (including me of course).

Be well and enjoy the lighter and healthier MR. Bastien.

Susan Addison · #23 07-09-2005

Dom,

You are not only fast on the track, but fast in and out of Surgery. Speedy recovery!

Susan

Nest · #24 07-09-2005

Dom - you're still ugly, and I can diet. GET WELL SOON!

NickS · #25 07-09-2005

Dom
Get well quick - we need you
Take care

jlowe · #26 07-09-2005

Dom, Best wishes for a safe recovery. Unlike racing, bypass surgery recovery is usually better with a "slow in, gradual return to throttle" approach. Take it easy for at least a little, OK?

By the way, did your surgeon remind you that you can resume having sex, as long as it's with your wife?

John Greist · #27 07-13-2005

Dom,

Sorry I've been away from emails so slow to respond to news of your surgery. Glad you're recovery is proceding smoothly. Jim Lowe is right about giving yourself time to recover well, though your early prowess on the treadmill predicts an early return to racing which we all look forward to.

John