rescheduling news

[realthog]

 
There's been a fair amount of schedule-juggling to be done -- because my NEW, IMPROVED, BUY ONE GET ONE FREE double operation requires the presence of a vascular surgeon to do the work on my neck arteries as well as the heart surgeon to do the bypasses -- but at last a date has been fixed.

Monday, June 2.

Ulp.

Monday somehow seems very much closer than it did a few minutes ago.

 

Comments

[ogre-san.livejournal.com]

We'll be thinking of you. May it go smoothly and with no, I repeat, no complications.

[realthog.livejournal.com]

Many thanks!

[al-zorra.livejournal.com]

Wow, that is soon!

I suppose it's better sooner, but eeeek.

We shall most certainly be having you in our thoughts that day. And for the days after.

I hope you'll be able to post while you're going through your recovery. Will you need to do therapy of any sort? Or is post-op focused just on getting you on your feet again, and walking? How long will you be in the hospital before you can go home again?

Love, C.

[realthog.livejournal.com]

I'll be in the Jug for about a week, and won't have internet access while there. Pam is compiling a list of people to whom she'll e-mail updates, and I've asked her to add you to it.

I gather there's a "heart maintenance program", or some such, which sounds to me like physical therapy, two or three times a week, I think; that'll carry on for quite a while, and I hope can be done somewhere closer than St Joe's, Paterson, which is quite a trek from here.

[norilana.livejournal.com]

Gentle hugs and healing thoughts! Hope it goes as smoothly and painlessly as possible!

[realthog.livejournal.com]

Many thanks, V! Just don't send me my Leaving Fortusa proofs next week with a demand for a quick turnaround, okay?

[sarcobatus.livejournal.com]

I can imagine how nervous you must feel, Paul. What a pain in the rear for you, to have to go through this. But at least the problem will be taken care of, and you'll have a good ticker afterward, and a clear carotid. Which means a great deal to those who care about you! Thank goodness you're getting the work done.

Good thoughts are with you!

[realthog.livejournal.com]

Many thanks!

(Two clear carotids, actually . . .)

[hutch0.livejournal.com]

Okay, at least you have a date and you're getting a two-for-one, which can't be bad. We'll be thinking of you, as you know.

[realthog.livejournal.com]

Many thanks!

[quilterbear.livejournal.com]

so, soon you'll be thinking more clearly, having the carotids done. That's a scary thought! You're too smart as it is! or at least your lower end is smart...

seriously, I hope Pam has us on the email list. I love you both and'll be thinking of you. June 2 is circled on my calendar.(((((hugs)))))))

[realthog.livejournal.com]

"I hope Pam has us on the email list"

She mentioned a couple of days ago that you're on it, but I'll check to make sure.

[charlesatan.livejournal.com]

Good luck! Think positive thoughts!

[realthog.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I will!

(This is all a bit deja vu from last week, isn't it? My apologies.)

[quietselkie.livejournal.com]

All right then, get it over with and get back to business ASAP. We'll be beaming good thoughts your way.

[realthog.livejournal.com]

Pre-cisely. No shirking for Barnett.

Hm. Just good thoughts?

[louismaistros.livejournal.com]

My friend, it's ok to be afraid, that's natural and there's something wrong with you if you're not at least a little afraid -- but don't panic.

You will be ok. This is a fact. Believe that.

All best wishes for a speedy revovery,

Louie

[realthog.livejournal.com]

Many thanks! To be honest, most of my worry's about Pam, who's got a far tougher time of it ahead on Monday than I have.

[jmward14.livejournal.com]

{{{{{realthog}}}}}
Better to get it done sooner--and with that amazing two-for-one special deal--than later. Fingers crossed and good vibes beaming your way. Will mark my calendar to check in with Pam a couple days after the surgery when things are a little less stressed.
Healing hugs,
Jean Marie

[realthog.livejournal.com]

"Healing hugs"

Oh, you're wearing that teeshirt again, are you?

Sprints toward horizon at astonishing speed despite heart condition . . .

[thisplacehere.livejournal.com]

Wow, so soon... Here's wishing you a swift and full recovery, Paul -- all the best for the days (and weeks) ahead.

[realthog.livejournal.com]

Many thanks!

[plattcave.livejournal.com]

But think how much better you'll feel on July 2nd!

Good luck and quick healing!

[realthog.livejournal.com]

"But think how much better you'll feel on July 2nd!"

July 2, on the other hand, doesn't seem very close at all!

Thanks again for the good wishes, though!

[ellen-datlow.livejournal.com]

Yikes! Just tracking down your blog to play catch-up! Good luck kiddo and if there's anything I can do let me know.
I'd better be on Pam's list.
xxoo
Ellen

[realthog.livejournal.com]

Pam has you on her list.

Just been packing my bag for the Big House. After the books, DVDs and CDs have gone in, I'm not sure there's still room for the toothbrush . . .

Monday

[(Anonymous)]

Came across the news of your theatre trip by accident. All the very best from the clan in Scotland. We'll be thinking of you. Sheila

Re: Monday

[realthog.livejournal.com]

Many thanks, Sheila!

Can't chatter. Ginormous electrical storm just starting, so have to get puter switched off. Never rains but it . . .

Love -- Paul

[stevenagy.livejournal.com]

Sending good thoughts for tomorrow.

[realthog.livejournal.com]

Many thanks, Steve!

[jaylake.livejournal.com]

Having just gone through cancer surgery (at the other end of things in my case), you have my most profound sympathies and understanding.

[realthog.livejournal.com]

Many thanks, Jay! Sympathies on your own trials: I hope recovery's progressing apace.

[douglascohen.livejournal.com]

Sorry I missed this before. Hope everything goes well!

[realthog.livejournal.com]

Many thanks, Doug!

[rou-killingtime.livejournal.com]

Here's hoping everything goes as well as possible, from the procedure itself to the (swift) recovery.

[realthog.livejournal.com]

Many thanks! Home now into a heatwave . . .