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06/14/2007: "Home and Happy"
Jeanette just came and got me this morning and took me home. Though we are a little toasty around here, it is so nice to be out of the hospital and in my own house. In back-to-back weeks, I couldn’t help but draw a comparison between my 3 nights at Sonoma Mission Inn and the 3 nights at Eden Medical Center. Talk about your pleasure and pain contrasts! Still, the neurosurgery top floor at Eden is top of the line. I had a really nice room in ICU and was treated like a king. Then I was moved to a private room these last two nights in recovery just down the hall. All went well. The surgeon is happy with his work though I have lost my voice. Hopefully this will recover as swelling and bruising subside.
My one complaint for this hospital stay and others is the food. If we “all” agree that our health begins with our diet, why is it hospitals have the worst food? Since the kitchen is all setup and they have to put meals together anyway, would it take much more to lift the quality a little? Maybe some more fresh vegetables, fruit, decent spices, etc. I have enjoyed better cuisine on middle school campuses.
So I am fairly comfortable, able to walk around, eat solid foods, sit up, etc. I am on a pain pill that helps. Much of my discomfort is in the back of the neck where they had to move some things around for surgery. I have a 2 to 3 inch cut in the front and a 4 inch cut down the vertebra in the back. Both sit just below the collar. I am guessing those big neck bolts that protrude from the side will get installed later?
Replies: 17 Comments
on Sunday, June 17th, pam said
Happy Father's Day! 
Love your picture, bolts and all! so handsome!
Hugs,
Pam
on Saturday, June 16th, chris said
What a draining week for both you and Jeanette. Glad you are home and doing well. Hope you're feeling better and able to speak soon!
on Friday, June 15th, Brad said
Doug,
I have never been on your website but I think it is great, and what a great way to tell everyone what is going on with you. Thanks for this web site terrific.
I am so happy to hear that the surgury went well but I am sure with you determination you will get through physical therapy and recover soon. As I told Jeanette, if there is anything you two need remember I am right around the corner from you and could be there in a flash, just call me.
Get some rest and maybe sometime next week I will come by to say Hi. I am always thinking about you and I also want to wish you a HAPPY FATHERS DAY.
Your Friend- Brad
on Friday, June 15th, Jill Prouty said
So glad that things went well and that you are home. I really like the picture of you in a race? When did you do that? You look great, probably not feeling quite like a race right now--soon, I hope. Thinking of you Jill and Jim
on Friday, June 15th, Cindy said
Wow! Caught up on your blog for this past week, and wow. wow, surgery. wow recovery. wow you're back up and blogging! Can't keep a great guy down. Praying hard this surgery will help you in many ways. You are amazing. Love you to you and your amazing family.
Love,
Cindy
on Friday, June 15th, Dave said
You could get on Letterman with these comments ! Glad to know you are home .
on Friday, June 15th, KO said
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!
on Friday, June 15th, Doreen said
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY to one of the best ever....
on Friday, June 15th, Colleen said
Next time the boys have had a few beers and start comparing scars you'll have some great specimens to share!
Glad your home and under Jeanett's care! The food will be much better now.
Love ya
c
on Friday, June 15th, Woody and Ingrid said
Well, all right now! Glad you're out of the Krankenhaus and back under Jeannette's whip!
Speaking of vocal chords: Son Al found out a couple of months ago that he's been singing with only one since his brain hemorrhage/surgery back in '87. The people at Mass Eye and Ear said that his performing is like running a marathon on one leg...
Hey, I recommend you don't attend any tennis matches until things heal up a little better, Bud! And watch out for thunder storms!
Hugs from NH!
on Thursday, June 14th, Mia said
I am so glad you are home safe and sound. I hope you have a great Father's Day weekend!
Much Love.
on Thursday, June 14th, michelle said
So happy to hear you are home and that all went well. If you add a little dish to the bolts, you might end up with free satellite!
on Thursday, June 14th, KO said
ROCKENSTEIN!!!
on Thursday, June 14th, Laura Griffin said
Doug....
You are amazing and I agree with Helen....Chicks do dig scars.....!
I'm so glad you are home.
Take care and alot of
cheers for Jeanette!
Laura
on Thursday, June 14th, Doreen said
It is amazing that you are home already. Hope you feel terrific soon. We are all thinking of you.
Doreen
on Thursday, June 14th, Helen said
Chicks dig scars, according to a t-shirt my son wore. So glad you are home, zipper neck! (I think that's from Young Frankenstein)
on Thursday, June 14th, Mac said
What a great self portrait. You are one good looking dude. Love the bolts....maybe you'll start a new fashion trend. I am here at a CTAP council meeting and everyone sends you their love.
