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I just spoke to the surgeon. Bruce is out of surgery and on his way to the recovery room. Everything went well and the surgeon said it is ALL good news.  There will be more stories and tales from the road to come! I am happy! Soon to be In room 9205 for the night. |
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« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2019, 01:31:07 PM » |
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Thanks for the update!!! Woooooot!!  |
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« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2019, 01:34:17 PM » |
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Excellent news. Rams |
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« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2019, 01:39:55 PM » |
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Woot!
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« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2019, 01:54:55 PM » |
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Wuz he +1 when he went into surgery?  Happy he okey dokey. RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #6 on: February 21, 2019, 01:59:10 PM » |
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Well, assuming it was the right part, good news. |
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« Reply #7 on: February 21, 2019, 02:04:42 PM » |
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Well, assuming it was the right part, good news. |
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« Reply #8 on: February 21, 2019, 02:05:01 PM » |
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« Reply #9 on: February 21, 2019, 02:33:53 PM » |
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Great news. Thanks for the update.
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« Reply #10 on: February 21, 2019, 02:42:03 PM » |
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« Reply #11 on: February 21, 2019, 03:17:26 PM » |
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Thanks for the update, we are glad to hear everything went well.
Dan & Trish
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« Reply #12 on: February 21, 2019, 03:38:16 PM » |
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Shared a few txt with Bruce last night. He was in good spirits it seemed. Glad all went well.
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« Reply #13 on: February 21, 2019, 03:58:51 PM » |
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« Reply #14 on: February 21, 2019, 04:03:04 PM » |
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Very good news. Thanks for sharing! |
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« Reply #15 on: February 21, 2019, 04:31:43 PM » |
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Where is he, in Nashville?
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« Reply #16 on: February 21, 2019, 04:34:51 PM » |
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Great news, is it possible to get a room number and address or the hospitals email to send him some cards?
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« Reply #17 on: February 21, 2019, 04:36:42 PM » |
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Rest tonight my friend plan on calling you tomorrow.
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« Reply #18 on: February 21, 2019, 05:26:37 PM » |
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Great news. Elna and I have been thinking of you and can't wait to see you. Thanks Jerry for the update.
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« Reply #19 on: February 21, 2019, 05:27:58 PM » |
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Fantastic news Bruce. Rest up and heal.
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« Reply #20 on: February 21, 2019, 06:38:31 PM » |
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Good news, recover fast my friend.
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« Reply #21 on: February 21, 2019, 09:15:39 PM » |
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Where is he, in Nashville?
Great news, is it possible to get a room number and address or the hospitals email to send him some cards?
Bruce is in Vanderbilt in Nashville. Room 9205. Cards will likely miss him there as they will send him home on Friday (today). I am sure he will be checking emails and messages Friday night. I will keep you all posted the best I can. |
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« Reply #22 on: February 22, 2019, 02:47:57 AM » |
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Where is he, in Nashville?
Great news, is it possible to get a room number and address or the hospitals email to send him some cards?
Bruce is in Vanderbilt in Nashville. Room 9205. Cards will likely miss him there as they will send him home on Friday (today). I am sure he will be checking emails and messages Friday night. I will keep you all posted the best I can. Any updates are greatly appreciated. Jerry, My sincerest thanks for being a wonderful friend to Bruce. We all need more friends like this. Rams |
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« Reply #23 on: February 22, 2019, 04:13:30 AM » |
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Get well quick Bruce. Waiting on the next writing of "Adventures of a Bug Killer" |
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« Reply #24 on: February 22, 2019, 05:50:26 AM » |
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Can't keep a good man down! Heal fully and quickly Bruce, many bugs are waiting to be killed! |
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« Reply #25 on: February 22, 2019, 06:03:03 AM » |
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Bruce, Wishing you a speedy recovery.
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« Reply #26 on: February 22, 2019, 06:29:28 AM » |
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« Reply #27 on: February 22, 2019, 10:37:18 AM » |
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By all means, keep us posted. I'm particularly interested in his outcome and recovery. Probably not doing any horseback riding for a while!  |
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« Reply #29 on: February 22, 2019, 01:33:15 PM » |
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Thanks everybody for all the replies and comments! Well, it's true… I'm out of the hospital and back at Big Wolf's house. I departed there this morning, minus one faulty part, and filled with gratitude for all Jerry & Mural have done and are doing! I'm also mighty glad for all the good thoughts, prayers, and well-wishes from all of y'all...
I'm up walking around every hour or so and anxiously waiting for an elevated pooperosity level! Once I have one of those events, I can then return to eating normal food! Until then, no bacon, steak, of pinto beans! No knife or fork necessary for my current diet, and... well... I'd really rather be able to use those and actually need them to eat the good stuff!
A couple of surprises came my way... For starters, all the advise Jerry has been giving me and information he has been sharing has proven to be spot on! He had this same surgery a couple of years back, so he is a wonderful coach! The surprise is that this aging carcass of mine did as well as it has, and that I'm out of their on schedule, and progressing nicely... Another surprise... they didn't shave my pubic area!
As Jerry had said they would, they did poke a catheter up my wiener and hang a urine bag on my leg... and the catheter has to remain for nine days! Soreness is lessening with every walk, and things look rather good at the moment. All things considered, I'm mighty happy with things the way they are... now, if I could just take a bodacious poop soon... things would be even better...
DDT
P.S. John, no horseback riding and no bike riding either for a while... Prospects for a return to either do appear to be near term possibilities! I forgot to inquire about dancing, though... don't know that one.
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« Reply #30 on: February 22, 2019, 02:01:38 PM » |
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I have never considered hoping someone would have a good poop in my life. Though, I wish you well, not sure I can go there. Get well, looking forward to miles of smiles with you. Rams |
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« Reply #31 on: February 22, 2019, 02:27:21 PM » |
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Thanks everybody for all the replies and comments! Well, it's true… I'm out of the hospital and back at Big Wolf's house. I departed there this morning, minus one faulty part, and filled with gratitude for all Jerry & Mural have done and are doing! I'm also mighty glad for all the good thoughts, prayers, and well-wishes from all of y'all...
I'm up walking around every hour or so and anxiously waiting for an elevated pooperosity level! Once I have one of those events, I can then return to eating normal food! Until then, no bacon, steak, of pinto beans! No knife or fork necessary for my current diet, and... well... I'd really rather be able to use those and actually need them to eat the good stuff!
A couple of surprises came my way... For starters, all the advise Jerry has been giving me and information he has been sharing has proven to be spot on! He had this same surgery a couple of years back, so he is a wonderful coach! The surprise is that this aging carcass of mine did as well as it has, and that I'm out of their on schedule, and progressing nicely... Another surprise... they didn't shave my pubic area!
As Jerry had said they would, they did poke a catheter up my wiener and hang a urine bag on my leg... and the catheter has to remain for nine days! Soreness is lessening with every walk, and things look rather good at the moment. All things considered, I'm mighty happy with things the way they are... now, if I could just take a bodacious poop soon... things would be even better...
DDT
P.S. John, no horseback riding and no bike riding either for a while... Prospects for a return to either do appear to be near term possibilities! I forgot to inquire about dancing, though... don't know that one.
You’ve had some awesome, epic posts in the past. This one might be my favorite ! I’m so glad to hear the good news. Adding in the manscaping and pooperosity segments made the post stupendous as my Dad used to say. (That Jerry is alright !) |
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« Reply #32 on: February 22, 2019, 02:59:11 PM » |
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« Reply #34 on: February 23, 2019, 05:15:57 AM » |
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Thanks everybody for all the replies and comments! Well, it's true… I'm out of the hospital and back at Big Wolf's house. I departed there this morning, minus one faulty part, and filled with gratitude for all Jerry & Mural have done and are doing! I'm also mighty glad for all the good thoughts, prayers, and well-wishes from all of y'all... I'm up walking around every hour or so and anxiously waiting for an elevated pooperosity level! Once I have one of those events, I can then return to eating normal food! Until then, no bacon, steak, of pinto beans! No knife or fork necessary for my current diet, and... well... I'd really rather be able to use those and actually need them to eat the good stuff! A couple of surprises came my way... For starters, all the advise Jerry has been giving me and information he has been sharing has proven to be spot on! He had this same surgery a couple of years back, so he is a wonderful coach! The surprise is that this aging carcass of mine did as well as it has, and that I'm out of their on schedule, and progressing nicely... Another surprise... they didn't shave my pubic area! A s Jerry had said they would, they did poke a catheter up my wiener and hang a urine bag on my leg... and the catheter has to remain for nine days! Soreness is lessening with every walk, and things look rather good at the moment. All things considered, I'm mighty happy with things the way they are... now, if I could just take a bodacious poop soon... things would be even better... DDT Wait till they take it out  Glad you are doing well Bruce had the same thing 2 years ago all is good. P.S. John, no horseback riding and no bike riding either for a while... Prospects for a return to either do appear to be near term possibilities! I forgot to inquire about dancing, though... don't know that one. |
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waiting for a healthy poop is the hard part,,i had them bring me laxatives and coffee, strong coffee,, after about 5 hours i bout exploded the toilet..
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« Reply #36 on: February 23, 2019, 07:04:36 AM » |
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Great News and thanks for the update. Now rest up Bruce and look forward to a Fried Chicken lunch in MS. 
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« Reply #37 on: February 23, 2019, 12:02:14 PM » |
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[quote author=DDT link=topic=105443.msg1056552#msg1056552 date=1550871195 All things considered, I'm mighty happy with things the way they are... now, if I could just take a bodacious poop soon... things would be even better... DDT [/quote] Bruce, I've honestly tried but have been unable to give a crap, sorry about that. Rams |
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« Reply #38 on: February 24, 2019, 06:35:50 AM » |
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Well you be able to play the violin?
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« Reply #39 on: February 24, 2019, 08:15:19 AM » |
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Remember the OTC Fleet Enema can be your very good friend and savior, when all else fails. The mild saline should offer no complication to surgery (unless the medicos claim otherwise).
Without trying to be too graphic, I've developed a very satisfactory methodology.
The goal is to let it work for as long as possible before liftoff. If you don't, it can be a complete waste of time.
Not even Superman can hold it in the sitting position on the throne for long.
So you administer in the bathroom, then lay down flat on your stomach right there with your pre-positioned pillow and think happy thoughts for as long as you can (or even use some reading material). Laughing, coughing or sneezing is not recommended. (And this is not a photo op.)
After a nice long period of contemplation, you hop to the throne for a happy ending (not the best kind, but a good kind).
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