Reggie
and the "Cabbage"

A book by Charles Farris relating his and other experiences as an open-heart patient.   This is not just another "experience" book but a complete book on coronary artery disease and open-heart surgery - a must for every layperson who has interest in or has been affected our nation's number one killer.

 

 

      Reggie and the "Cabbage" is a gripping story of open heart surgery, as lived by the author, a 57-year old male who underwent a quadruple bypass that failed. A second operation corrected the failure after much hemorrhaging and the author finally recovered after more than 30 hours of unconsciousness.

      The author then later spent two weeks in the CCU with a friend, Reggie, who is diabetic and contacted the deadly Staph infection.

      Mr. Farris was then invited by surgeons to sit in on a four-hour open heart surgery in preparation for this book.

      The book discusses heart and coronary artery disease, our nation's number one killer, its symptoms, prevention and details of what you can expect should your heart surgeon ever tell you you need open heart surgery. You will be taken through a vivid bypass surgery (CABG=Coronary Artery Bypass Graft), explaining in detail the roles of all members of the team, the surgeons, the anesthesiologist, the perfusionist and the operating room nurses.

Here's what the reviewers say:

    ... In my practice of internal medicine I have been involved with hundreds of people before, during and after CABG. You have done a marvelous job with such a complicated subject. You have obviously researched this deeply and explain this very well in a most readable way. The additional philosophical and humorous inserts are very appropriate. Congratulations for doing a great job.
    Art. H. Rutledge, M.D, Internal Medicine

    ... Your chapter on cardiac nurses and cardiac support personnel is excellent and makes one proud to have chosen this profession.
    Pam Rickard, RN, Cardiac Nurse

    ... In serving cardiac patients in the capacity of both cardiac nursing and more recently as a rehabilitation nurse, it was a delight to read the book, especially the chapter on rehab training. I can see you have learned your lessons well and have conveyed them to the readers in a most excellent manner. All should benefit from your book.
    Leah Prda, RN, Rehabilitation Nurse - Liason to Mended Hearts Inc.

    ... Complications such as these are fortunately not common but are real life threats and your book portrays both in a factual and readable manner. I am pleased to be the subject of your book.
    Reggie Cauthen, CABG patient.

    ... Education, both patient-centered and professional, are an important part of health care in the '90s and into the New Millenium.  This book serves a need for patients, their families, and health care professionals.  The information is pertinent, presented in a straight forward way with a touch of humor.  Good Reading.                                                                                                                                        R. Helen Ference, Ph.D., RN, CNA - Director of Education, RTN

     


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1515 Barbara Lane
Arlington, TX 76018
Telephone 817-467-0970, Fax: 817-467-0971.
E-Mail charles.farris@comcast.net
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Another Exciting New Book by Charles R. Farris

Men Are From Mars, Women Are From .... Hell!

A Funny spoof on Dr. John Gray's best seller.  The funniest book to come along in decades.  Endorsed by women ranging from Criminal Defense Attorneys to Bank Vice Presidents to Flight Attendants.   This book uses humor to present the differences between men and women. About 130 pages of unending humor.

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