Latest Bruschi rumor...

[Ickybaluky]

The latest rumor is that Bruschi will undergo a surgical procedure at Mass General shortly to repair a small hole in his heart. The condition is congenital and caused his stroke, as a small clot formed in his heart and went through the hole to his brain. The surgical procedure will not be invasive, but be performed by inserting a small catheter in the groin, monitoring it with a small camera.

Supposedly, this procedure is quite common and his recovery is expected to be quick and 100%. His recovery is expected to be complete, and he will be able to play again next season.

Again, this is unsubstantiated rumor, but I figured I'd pass it along.

[Ickybaluky]

BTW, they say he would only be in the hospital 1-2 days with the procedure. The source of the rumor is 790 the Score, an all-sports talk station in Providence, RI.

[don137]

While I hate the Pats as a team I have the utmost respect for the players and if the rumor is true am glad to hear that Tedy will be able to play next year. I hate to see a player of his caliber career end that way.

[EDS]

That is good news for him and his family.

[Willis!]

While I hate the Pats as a team I have the utmost respect for the players and if the rumor is true am glad to hear that Tedy will be able to play next year. I hate to see a player of his caliber career end that way.

My sentiments exactly.

[ParanoidAndroid]

As a result of a congenital defect like that, he has been likely having slight difficulty with blood oxygenation. I'm surprised that he hasn't had any dizzy spells, heart murmors, or other problems with blood clots. Perhaps he has, but he's been keeping that on the down low. Good for him! I hope his surgery goes well. Anytime that there is surgery done on the heart, there is general weakness. Sounds like his will be less severe than more invasive procedures. I hope he gets back on the field without any increased risk.

[Mudflap1]

Good for him, I hope it all goes well.

Jon

[Kolbiss]

good to hear........The guy is a pain in the ass on the football field, but I wish him the best.

[OpIv37]

I'm glad he's recoving- great for him and his family.

[Earthquake Enyart]

I hope the catheter is the size of a pool cue.

[dannyek71]

I hope the catheter is the size of a pool cue.

lol same here...but seriously I hope he comes out of this ok.

[McClane]

Why is there a need to start a thread about this on the BILLS fan site?

You come off like it's something we all should know, and it's something we should all care about and discuss like he's a part of the Buffalo community...

I mean, I wish him all the best, too, but go tell a Patriots forum...

[Earthquake Enyart]

I care. I hope he walks bowlegged for the next three years.

[capitolneal]

I hope he gets a Korean Doctor that gives him a nuetering by accident and he talks in falsetto, I hope he does well but to be honest I hope he retires f the pats and thier fans

[Michael82]

I hope he gets a Korean Doctor that gives him a nuetering by accident and he talks in falsetto, I hope he does well but to be honest I hope he retires f the pats and thier fans