my close encounter with the grim reaper

[madmax-im]

some corrections...i said that after 24 hours in the bed i got out...what i meant was ..12 hours after the surgery I got out of that bed...i had been in it over 24 hours...I stood on my feet watching TV for over an hour just to see if I could tolerate standing that long without the associated heaviness and I did...then I decided it was time to walk the ward...slowly ofc but the nurses were amazed and happy to see me already on my feet...I mean really...i wasnt sick before hand just dealing with the physical trauma from the surgery...
Looking closely at the incisions they are both 5" in length... and the main aneurysm was 6cms in size ready to burst...

I cant give enough praise for my Dr's and Nurses.. what wonderful people...the hosp and staff are committed to pain relief and if you need it you get it...right away...not 2 hours later after you are bitching and moaning for them to act...plus if the medication isnt enough you get more...no hassle no argument...just positive people in a negative situation...just amazing there are good folks that can do this day in and day out...I certainly could not... I certainly believe i would not have faired as well in a hosp. in NJ...Today is day 4 post op and I am feeling just great...I still feel like a punching bag but each day i become more ambulatory...Thank you all and Thank God...Amen!

[Old Red]

Hi Ben,
I hope you get to go home soon and keep us updated on your progress.

[madmax-im]

Hi Earl...Thanks...they sent me home 24 hours after the surgery...surgery was last Mon. This now is day 6 post op and I already took the bike out for a short ride... 2 wheeled therapy is the best...

[Old Red]

Great!!!!!! I know what you are saying about bike therapy. Get as much therapy as you can.

[JeffH]

Ben,

So how are you doing two weeks out?? UPDATE??

That sure was a real bomb shell medical issue.
Imagine you have had a followup appointment with the doc by now. Hope its all good.
No pain & good energy & good healing.

Jeff

[madmax-im]

Yes Jeff...15 days post op...saw Dr's today...I've been cleared to ride and exercise and can use the hot tub again...still have some healing to do but most all of the surgical trauma is long gone...

[tomcos67]

+1

I copied that from a guy around here.!Hope all is getting better.😂

[MaximPhil]

Hi Ben.
Keep Getting better
Phil

[Brent]

still riding?!?

Hi Ben,
Happy to hear of this positive outcome. Congratulations!! Now on to the bonus rounds.

[madmax-im]

"Every now and then...it maybe kinda hard to tell...but I'm still alive and well...."
Thanks Brent...yes I'm still riding...

[Old Red]

It's good to hear you can still tell!!! I have a meeting in Raleigh this afternoon, I'll be looking for an XS11 when I go through Wendell.

[madmax-im]

I'm 4 miles from the exit at Lizard Lick Rd and Hwy 264...I could stand on the overpass and wave at ya...