OUT OF COMMISSION FOR A BIT

[KrisUpInSmoke]

Gunna be out of commission for a little while. Going to Dallas next Tuesday for Surgery.
Doc says a week to ten days in the hospital, but probably just a week.
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction to fix the two previous Hernia surgeries .

Gary

How's it going? Got you in my prayers.

 

[daveomak]

Well, no laptop to tap on the keys ??? What's going on Gary... We need an update on your new stitches...

Dave....

 

[Bearcarver]

Gary is at home & doing Well.
His Wife said he will call me when he's feeling better. He's getting some rest.
I told her that would be better than my calling him, because I don't want to interrupt his Nap-times.
Been There--Done That.

He'll probably be back on before long.
I told her, "No hurry---Just so we know he's doing fine".

Bear

 

[KrisUpInSmoke]

That's great news, Bearcarver

 

[KrisUpInSmoke]

 

[HalfSmoked]

Great news Thanks Bear for the report.

Warren

 

[noboundaries]

Oh, that's great. Thanks for the update, Bear.

 

[gary s]

OK I’m Back


First let me say thank you for all the thoughts and prayers.

I went to Dallas last week to have Abdominal Wall Reconstruction to repair a reoccurring Hernia that was never fixed right.

I was at UT Southwestern Hospital and I can’t say enough about how great this Hospital is.

First Class all the way.

I have over a 20 inch incision with 32 staples (looks like a big Zipper) The surgery was five and a half hours with another 4 in recovery. Still pretty soar and bruised but feeling better.

Getting old ain’t for sissy’s . It wasn’t the typical patch job like a typical hernia repair. He had to remove all the old mesh. Pull and tug to reattach all the muscle wall stuff and attach new mesh properly, then a Tummy Tuck, so a lot going on in that one area. Sure glad to get it done and to be home. So many calls, texts, emails and visitors, Really makes a guy feel good. Again, thanks to all of you

 

[gmc2003]

Happy to hear all is well. Here's to a speedy recovery.

Chris

 

[weedeater]

Welcome back! Don’t do too much too fast. There is a long road ahead that will get bumpy in a hurry if you don’t take care of yourself. Behave!

Weedeater

 

[noboundaries]

Whew, glad you're back, Gary, and doing well. And with a tummy tuck! Every time Mrs. G gives you a hand, she's probably thinking, "Here you go, you sexy thaaang!"

 

[GaryHibbert]

Thats great news my friend. Now listen to the doc and let it all heal up right.
Gary

 

[HalfSmoked]

Awesome to see you back at it Gary. Just like smoking now though slow and easy.

Warren

 

[Bearcarver]

Welcome Back, My Friend!!
Had me worried for awhile, until Mrs Gary got back to me.
I'm feeling better now!!
Take it easy for awhile.

Bear

 

[daveomak]

Good news.... "then a Tummy Tuck," .. Hope they didn't get rid of your love handles.... That'd suck....

 

[Phil Chart]

Best of luck to you and hope for a speedy recovery

 

[seenred]

Good news Gary! Glad to hear the surgery went well, and I’m sure the Missus is taking good care of you. Hopefully you’ll be posting new brisket cooks soon!

Red

 

[gary s]

Hey , Thanks guys, getting back to normal (I use that term loosely) slowly but surely.
I did have a super nice Hospital room 55 or 60 inch TV with Computer, just didn't feel like messing with it.

Here is a Funny for you guys, Dave asked if I lost my Love Handles and all I needed was a tummy tuck, Still have some of my love handles but not all.
But I did loose my Belly Button !!! After I was home for a day or so, I had taken my shower and laid down for my wife to change my dressing. I heard her say with a laugh Your belly Button is gone. I got a tummy tuck too.
After weight loss and the Doc getting everything back where it went I had a bunch of extra skin so he threw in a tummy tuck. Seems weird not to have a belly button. But just one thing less to wash

Gary

 

[Bearcarver]

Dang Fuzz Collector, anyway!!
Great to have you back Gary, even without the Belly Button!!

Bear

 

[gary s]

Thank you John Didn't need the dang thing anyway

Gary