Guest Rick-rat Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 Haven't been on for a while,just got out mof hospital today. went for an operation for a popliteal anuerysm on my left leg. This was on the 14th of December, was supposed to be a pretty straight forward operation. Well the operaton went great and leg is healing nicely, Had one small complication from this, had a stroke either during the operation or in the recovery room. The only ill affects from this stroke seem to be speech and some swallowing problems so I cant eat at this time, feeding tube through my nose. If this doesn't get better they will put in a port directly to the stomach which has a bigger tube and works better for when you need to eat through a tube. Maybe I mwill be able to start eating some real food before going to the bigger tube. Can't wait to take my truck out for a spin, Went to start it this afternoon and it fired right up and the truck was ready for a spin, probably be a couple more weeks before I will be able to drive I hope you all had a great christmas, mine was very well with just my wife by my side in the hospital (she is a wonderful woman and I know she wanted to be with the kids and grandkids) Will be making that up with our Family Christmas soon. We want to wish all of you a very Happy new Year Quote Link to comment
Uber Deaf One Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 Glad you're ok.. heal up!! I know how it is being in the hospital at Christmas time :( Quote Link to comment
ggzilla Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 welcome back, hope it's smooth sailing from now Quote Link to comment
elmerfudpucker Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 Get better soon!! Quote Link to comment
q-tip Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 good to hear your surgery went well(on the knee any way). get well soon rick! Quote Link to comment
fisch Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 Get well and get back behind the wheel of that Datsun! Quote Link to comment
DatDoug Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 Damn Rick! Sorry to hear that. :( Take care of yourself my Datsun friend. We need you & Paco rollin in that red beauty for years to come. :P Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 Wow, get well soon man. Quote Link to comment
DatWifey Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 Sorry to hear about the complications. Hopefully you'll be back on your feet soon and feeling better. Quote Link to comment
Cahoon520 Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 Sorry to hear that...Hope your swallow comes back soon. I had to have a a feeding tube through my nose for about 2 months what a pain in the ass that was. I finally got the g tube put in my stomach and life was much better after that. I needed the tube for about a month after that. I was soo happy when I could eat real food. If your gonna need the feeding tube for much longer I would really push your doctors to get the stomach g tube. Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 Get better soon ...Your a young thinker and that always makes recovery faster. Quote Link to comment
Guest 510kamikazifreak Posted December 31, 2011 Report Share Posted December 31, 2011 Get better soon ...Your a young thinker and that always makes recovery faster. +1 Get well soon drive that Datsun.. Quote Link to comment
Guest Rick-rat Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 Sorry to hear that...Hope your swallow comes back soon. I had to have a a feeding tube through my nose for about 2 months what a pain in the ass that was. I finally got the g tube put in my stomach and life was much better after that. I needed the tube for about a month after that. I was soo happy when I could eat real food. If your gonna need the feeding tube for much longer I would really push your doctors to get the stomach g tube. Quote Link to comment
Guest Rick-rat Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 They are talking about a G-tube, the nose feeding is a real pain Quote Link to comment
ZackTheImpaler Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 Best wishes in your recovery. Sorry to hear about not being able to drive your truck! Quote Link to comment
1lo620 Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 Glad to hear you are doing well now, sorry to learn of the complication, it sounds like your doing better though and on your road to recovery. So we all hope to see you and Paco out at the next Ratsun gathering....Take care my friend!!!! Quote Link to comment
Farmer Posted January 1, 2012 Report Share Posted January 1, 2012 Speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment
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