Good Mojo/Healing Wishes to Jerome

[wizardsrainbow]

At the risk of making public what could be a private matter, just want everyone to know that Jerome (RF) is a hurtin' cowpoke with some complications after his recent surgery.

I just want to wish him a speedy and COMPLETE recovery and for him to know that I wish him that on a daily basis. Please, all of you....send Jerome your most healing wishes. Thanks

[EXPLORER]

Jerome, Healing supportive wishes coming your way as you build all the strengths to recover and provide the leadership we have come to appreciate while maintaining this site and the heart of this community.

[HONKYTONKSMASH]

RF, thinking of you buddy. Speedy recovery your way!


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[firemonkey66]

Ditto on all accounts! Best wishes and speedy healing mojo to you, Flagg.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Get well soon!

[swintek]

Positive vibes and best wishes your way.

[becca69]

Hope you are feeling much better very soon. What can we do to help?

[zelig]

Be well Jerome from all at Suntup!

[Merlin1958]

Still milking this, J? LOL Man up and get back on your feet and back at the helm you old goat!!! LOL

[dnemec]

Here's a singing telegram to perk you up, fearless leader!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5Zn2Fv6n6Q

:biggrin:

[Father Cody]

Get well, RF. Hope you’re back on your feet in no time!

[darkseer]

Hope your feeling better soon !!!

[andyg75]

Get well soon RF!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Hurry up, the beer's getting flat!

[jhanic]

Best of thoughts and prayers to you, RF!!

John

[herbertwest]

Get well Jerome !

[FlyerPhan0826]

Get well soon!

[The Library Policeman]

Best wishes from your friends in Scotland, J.

[vincent]

Hope you feel better very soon RF


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[webstar1000]

Get better man. I sincerely and praying for ya buddy.

[Pasiuk57]

Jerome-hoping this passes quickly. Get well soon.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Hope you get to feeling better. Good wishes, prayers, and thoughts being sent your way.

The Mulleins Family

[Ben Staad]

Get well soon Mr. Flagg.

[Lookwhoitis]

get well, jefe!

[NeedfulKings]

Get well, soon! Hoping for a speedy recovery.

[MikeDuke]

Hope you feel better soon RF. Sorry to hear about the complications. Sending positive thoughts your way.

[ICry4Oy]

Sending good thoughts your way Jerome. You can stare at this to help you mend:

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/11oJ.gif

Now I have to vomit.

[Heather19]

Hope you feel better soon!

[racerx45]

Say the word and I’ll bring down some Pliny the Younger. That will fix you right up. Get well soon my friend.

[Cwalker]

Positive thoughts and best wishes for a quick recovery!

[ladysai]

https://i.imgur.com/IFmnloP.jpg
Soon!

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Wishing you a speedy recovery my friend!!

[bdwyer19]

Get well Jerome.

[Dano]

Get well soon, RF!!!

Dan

[George at C-Springs]

Look at it as lots of free time to read. Hope you're doing okay.

[peripheral]

Best wishes and get well soon, RF!

[Stockerlone]

Be well Jerome

[Hunchback Jack]

I hope you feel better soon, Jerome.

[Papaseraphim]

Best wishes and a speedy recovery!

[east-tennessee]

Hope you get well soon...

[stroppygoblin]

I dont think I posted any pictures from my Vegas trip, so as I know what you like RF, here's a gratuitous shot of a couple of Boobs...

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/922/medium/IMG_0264.jpg

Hey, if seeing my handsome face again doesn't make you feel better, I don't know what will! :evil:

[Beverly Marsh]

Great pic Simon!

Feel better soon Jerome. Sending good karma and good beer your way :)

[Randall Flagg]

Thanks Simon. That put a smile on my face.


Thanks to everyone else for the good thoughts. I see my surgeon tomorrow.

[Zidan]

Get well soon, Jerome!

[EXPLORER]

"Get Well-ish Soon-ish

Wishing you an easy ride on the road to recovery! Of course, even when you’re healthy again, you probably won’t feel great, given the state of things. So take your time, sleep it off, and we’ll catch you up on the status of the impending apocalypse as soon as you’re well enough to carry a go-bag."

Already sent one (sincere) note your way however spotted this in NEW YORKER magazine under Greeting Cards for These Trying Times
By Emily Winter7:00 A.M. and thought would share.

[sentinel]

Here's to a speedy recovery Jerome!
Take the time to read, start over with Carrie and read all the King books in order!

[amd013]

Hope your a Walkin' Dude soon!

[frik]

Wishing you all the best for a speedy recovery, Jerome.

[Ari_Racing]

Saw this late. Sorry!

Get well, Jerome! :)

[lotuz]

I hope your surgeon had good (or at least not bad) news!

Best wishes :rose:

[Randall Flagg]

Thanks again to everyone and their positive thoughts for me. 9 days ago the surgeon performed an I&D (incision and drain). Since then the swelling and pain have greatly diminished. I'm not 100%, but I am in much better shape than I was for 5+ weeks that were pure misery.

[Father Cody]

Glad to hear that, Jerome. Hoping you’re back to 100% and pain free soon.

[MikeDuke]

That is awesome news. As someone who has lived with pain for years, finally getting rid of it is such a relief. Really glad you are on the mend.

[Pasiuk57]

On the mend!
Great news...

[jhanic]

I love good news!!

John

[Brian861]

Thanks again to everyone and their positive thoughts for me. 9 days ago the surgeon performed an I&D (incision and drain). Since then the swelling and pain have greatly diminished. I'm not 100%, but I am in much better shape than I was for 5+ weeks that were pure misery.

Late to the party as usual but glad to hear you're feeling much better. Hopefully you're on the mend for good.

[Randall Flagg]

Still crawling. 3 steps forward, 2.75 steps back. See the DR. on Tuesday, and I'm going to push for a more aggressive approach. I appreciate being in peoples thoughts.

[Brian861]

Still crawling. 3 steps forward, 2.75 steps back. See the DR. on Tuesday, and I'm going to push for a more aggressive approach. I appreciate being in peoples thoughts.

You definitely have to take an active approach to your own wellbeing. Seems like a lot healthcare professionals are happy to just let ya limp along status quo. Continued best wishes and keep us posted.

[Patrick]

Still crawling. 3 steps forward, 2.75 steps back. See the DR. on Tuesday, and I'm going to push for a more aggressive approach. I appreciate being in peoples thoughts.
Hang in there, Jerome. Glad to hear your recovery is progressing.

[Randall Flagg]

Just to help me heal. Someone hacked/spoofed, my email acount and sent out a few thousand malicious content emails.

[jhanic]

Just to help me heal. Someone hacked/spoofed, my email acount and sent out a few thousand malicious content emails.

Yeah, I got one. I just deleted it.

John

[darkseer]

Some of these hackers, spoofers are really good. Sometimes it's hard to tell what's real and not.

[Ben Staad]

Spam folder snagged mine.



Just to help me heal. Someone hacked/spoofed, my email acount and sent out a few thousand malicious content emails.

Yeah, I got one. I just deleted it.

John

[Patrick]

Spam folder snagged mine.



Just to help me heal. Someone hacked/spoofed, my email acount and sent out a few thousand malicious content emails.

Yeah, I got one. I just deleted it.

John
Got it. Deleted it.

[Randall Flagg]

Just an update on my saga. In August 2018, I had surgery to remove the bulk of the mesh from my hernia surgery. The complications still continued. In late December 2018, I had another surgery to remove every bit of the mesh that was left (5 hours on the table, and 5 days in the hospital).
I continued to have drainage from 3 holes in my lower left abdomen, as well as from the original hernia incision. The new theory was that because of my Crohn's disease, I had developed several fistulas from my colon that were draining from my abdomen. Specifically, 3 fistulas, and the incision. The conclusive evidence was when I had a barium contrast and ultrasound. The moment the contrast was injected into my colon, the barium immediately leaked from the 3 holes, and incision. Voila! After 10 months they figured out why.


I am now seeing IBD experts at UCSF medical center. They intend to put me on Stelara in the hopes that it will put my Chron's in "remission", and that all the the leaking holes will repair themselves, or that surgery (a fistulectomy) would work.


It really has been, and continues to be a painful, trying time, but I just wake up every day and persevere.

[lotuz]

Best wishes, Jerome!

I think the misery and complications that often come with Crohn's are under-recognized. It can be a pretty debilitating disease. I have a good friend who couldn't travel more than a 20-minute distance from her house unless she could be sure that she would have immediate access to a bathroom. She was consistently anemic. But then she started Stelara and her health and quality of life vastly improved. I hope the same proves true for you!

[Cook]

Sorry to hear your still having problems Jerome.
For some reason I thought things were much better now.. Good luck.
BTW, offer is still open.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Continuing to send Prayers, good vibes, and thoughts your way Jerome.

The Mulleins Family

[Garrell]

Prayers and well wishes being sent your way Jerome. Please take care of yourself physically and mentally during this.

[Hunchback Jack]

Sorry to hear it, Jerome, but hopefully now that they understand the cause, some relief may be forthcoming. Sending hopeful thoughts your way.

[The Library Policeman]

Best wishes to you, Jerome. Hang in there!

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Wishing you a speedy recovery Jerome.

[Patrick]

Wishing you the best, Jerome. Now that they’ve figured it out, I hope this new medication does the trick.

[herbertwest]

Just an update on my saga. In August 2018, I had surgery to remove the bulk of the mesh from my hernia surgery. The complications still continued. In late December 2018, I had another surgery to remove every bit of the mesh that was left (5 hours on the table, and 5 days in the hospital).
I continued to have drainage from 3 holes in my lower left abdomen, as well as from the original hernia incision. The new theory was that because of my Crohn's disease, I had developed several fistulas from my colon that were draining from my abdomen. Specifically, 3 fistulas, and the incision. The conclusive evidence was when I had a barium contrast and ultrasound. The moment the contrast was injected into my colon, the barium immediately leaked from the 3 holes, and incision. Voila! After 10 months they figured out why.


I am now seeing IBD experts at UCSF medical center. They intend to put me on Stelara in the hopes that it will put my Chron's in "remission", and that all the the leaking holes will repair themselves, or that surgery (a fistulectomy) would work.


It really has been, and continues to be a painful, trying time, but I just wake up every day and persevere.


Wishing you the best Jerome. Hope that everything will be fine!

[firemonkey66]

Glad to hear that they at least figured it out and can take steps to resolve it. Sometimes the ‘not knowing’ is practically the worst thing with health related matters. Hopefully the Stelara will do the trick.

[Brian861]

Hopefully that does the trick for ya, Jerome. Continued best thoughts through the process.

[ICry4Oy]

Sending well wishes and luck your way Jerome.


You are a fighter - you survived that horrible drone accident! :evil:

[ladysai]

Sending goodmind your way, RF. :rose:
Your positive attitude is admirable, and honestly more helpful than any thoughts or prayers I might send.

[darkseer]

Hope you get better soon.

[peripheral]

Best wishes, I hope everything works out with this new treatment direction.

[MikeDuke]

Sorry to hear this. I hope the corner has been turned. Sending good thoughts you way.

[zelig]

Sorry to hear Jerome. Wishing you well through this trying time.

[stroppygoblin]

Best wishes J. Hope this new info puts you on the road to full recovery!

[Ari_Racing]

All the best wishes, Jerome. Hope you recover and feel better very soon. Hugs!

[becca69]

I really hope you are feeling better soon Jerome. I know how painful abdominal problems can be and I don't wish it on anyone. Hope that new medicine does the trick!

[Ricky]

Stomach issues (IBS, Crohn's, etc.) run in my family, so I know how sucky it is/can be. Hope you're on the right path now that you got some answers. Feel better soon. :)

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Just came across this thread. Sorry to hear of your medical problems Jerome. Hopefully now that they know the prognosis, you will start a full recovery.

[frik]

Jerome, best wishes from the Netherlands as well.
Hope you'll be on your way to a complete recovery soon!

sk

[tippy4]

Hang in there Jerome.....hope you are on the upswing.

[webstar1000]

Wow... that sucks man:(. I hope they get ya fixed up brother.

[herbertwest]

Sending some positive thoughts to Jerome

https://66.media.tumblr.com/f15194b8ef42c48315625fffbeb850d2/tumblr_pdog4l3YWI1w6uf8zo1_400.gif

[Pasiuk57]

Jerome
I wish you all the best.
Good luck with the next steps ahead!

[OldCrow88]

Sending good mojo your way!

[jhanic]

As always, you are in my prayers.

John

[Johnny007]

Jerome,

Very sorry to hear you're still suffering from the IDB problems. Hoping that the Stelara yields positive results. My prayers and good thoughts are sent your way! All the best!

John

[wizardsrainbow]

You already know my thoughts, my friend! Best always!

[Beverly Marsh]

Healing thoughts for you Jerome. I hope you feel better soon...

[bdwyer19]

Glad to hear that you’re on the mend. Sending positive vibes your way, Jerome.

[Randall Flagg]

Just an update.


On Wednesday 2/12/2020 I go into the hospital for surgery. Three surgeons will be working on me. I'm to have a Colectomy (total removal of my colon and lower digestive tract-including sewing closed my rectum). In addition the surgeon will trace down and terminate the multiple fistulas that lead from my colon to my abdominal wall, as well as to the fissures and fistulas at my bottom end. The surgeon will also terminate my loop illiostomy, and create a single stoma on my abdomen. Forever more this will be where I have a bag, and empty my food waste.



Then an abdominal hernia specialist will do a temporary suture repair to the rather large abdominal hernia I have that protrudes several inches on each side. No mesh, only large sutures, knowing that once it's clear I no longer have abdominal infections, another round of surgery will be needed to "mesh" the hernia.

[Garrell]

Will be sending prayers and wishes of fast healing.

[Kingfan24]

Just an update.


On Wednesday 2/12/2020 I go into the hospital for surgery. Three surgeons will be working on me. I'm to have a Colectomy (total removal of my colon and lower digestive tract-including sewing closed my rectum). In addition the surgeon will trace down and terminate the multiple fistulas that lead from my colon to my abdominal wall, as well as to the fissures and fistulas at my bottom end. The surgeon will also terminate my loop illiostomy, and create a single stoma on my abdomen. Forever more this will be where I have a bag, and empty my food waste.



Then an abdominal hernia specialist will do a temporary suture repair to the rather large abdominal hernia I have that protrudes several inches on each side. No mesh, only large sutures, knowing that once it's clear I no longer have abdominal infections, another round of surgery will be needed to "mesh" the hernia.

Hey Jerome - sending positive thoughts your way. Keep us updated!

[George at C-Springs]

Best wishes that it all goes well and you're able to maintain your lifestyle afterwards; this one won't be a walk in the park, but we'll all be thinking of you.

[zelig]

Jerome, sending good vibes and thoughts and whatever else you need to push on. Sorry you’re going through all this.

[wizardsrainbow]

Just an update.


On Wednesday 2/12/2020 I go into the hospital for surgery. Three surgeons will be working on me. I'm to have a Colectomy (total removal of my colon and lower digestive tract-including sewing closed my rectum). In addition the surgeon will trace down and terminate the multiple fistulas that lead from my colon to my abdominal wall, as well as to the fissures and fistulas at my bottom end. The surgeon will also terminate my loop illiostomy, and create a single stoma on my abdomen. Forever more this will be where I have a bag, and empty my food waste.



Then an abdominal hernia specialist will do a temporary suture repair to the rather large abdominal hernia I have that protrudes several inches on each side. No mesh, only large sutures, knowing that once it's clear I no longer have abdominal infections, another round of surgery will be needed to "mesh" the hernia.

Always in your corner my friend....glad you got a few days away beforehand.

[kingfan2323]

Wishing you a quick recovery, Sir.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

My thoughts are with you, Jerome. My mother went through a similar procedure and I know what that's like. My prayers are with you, Sir!

[peripheral]

All the best, Jerome.

[firemonkey66]

That's a hell of a thing to be going through, Jerome. I and everybody here wish you the absolute best.

[frik]

Jerome - wishing you everything you need to get through this.
Very best wishes from the Netherlands!

[Jon]

I will be thinking of you, Jerome!

[vincent]

wishing you all the best during this trying time, Jerome.

[herbertwest]

Sendiing you my very best wishes Jerome !

[Fitzy93]

Well wishes and a quick recovery to you Jerome!

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Sending good thoughts and prayers your way from the Mulleins family.

Ralph

[Hunchback Jack]

Wishing you a successful surgery and a strong recovery.

[The Library Policeman]

Jerome, best wishes for your upcoming surgery & a speedy recovery.
You have many, many friends here :)

[shaq]

With you all the best for tomorrow RF and a speedy recovery.

[webstar1000]

WOW... man I hope all goes well. That is crazy to hear. GOOD LUCK MY FRIEND!!!

[Heather19]

Sending well wishes for your surgery and a speedy recovery Jerome!

[Pasiuk57]

Jerome
I wish you all the best and the same for the future.

[OldCrow88]

Prayers in your direction, Jerome. Peace to you.

[MikeDuke]

Sending you good thoughts Jerome.

[surly]

Sending all the good energy I muster your way.

[stroppygoblin]

Best Wishes Boss. Hope all goes well and you have a speedy recovery. :thumbsup:

[sharki69]

Jerome - Best wishes and speedy recovery.

[amd013]

Jerome, Sending good thoughts your way. Hope every thing goes well.

[bdwyer19]

Hope everything goes well, Jerome.

[St. Troy]

Best wishes

[Papaseraphim]

Sending good thoughts your way...

[jhanic]

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Get well!!

John

[becca69]

I hope your recovery is quick and you get back to feeling better very soon.

[andyg75]

Best wishes for the ops Jerome, hope it all goes well

[Merlin1958]

Just an update.


On Wednesday 2/12/2020 I go into the hospital for surgery. Three surgeons will be working on me. I'm to have a Colectomy (total removal of my colon and lower digestive tract-including sewing closed my rectum). In addition the surgeon will trace down and terminate the multiple fistulas that lead from my colon to my abdominal wall, as well as to the fissures and fistulas at my bottom end. The surgeon will also terminate my loop illiostomy, and create a single stoma on my abdomen. Forever more this will be where I have a bag, and empty my food waste.



Then an abdominal hernia specialist will do a temporary suture repair to the rather large abdominal hernia I have that protrudes several inches on each side. No mesh, only large sutures, knowing that once it's clear I no longer have abdominal infections, another round of surgery will be needed to "mesh" the hernia.

A mere bag of shells, J. A man like you will come through this with flying colors and sight of the light at the end of the tunnel, FINALLY!!!! You've had surgeries before and kicked ass and I'm sure you will again!!! Of course you can count on my prayers for your speedy recovery. Do what the Doctors tell you to, for a change!! LOL And don't give, Dolores to much trouble. lol If you need anything just shout. I suppose a gift basket of some sort is in order. Which hospital will you be in, the same as before?

Kick some medical ass, Jerome!!!! Get well soon!!!! This place won't be the same until you fully return to the helm!!!

[lotuz]

My very best well wishes and positive thoughts to you, RF! Hopefully this will ultimately result in an improved quality of daily life :rose:

I have a friend who's Crohn's disease necessitated a colostomy bag while she was in her late 20s and while she was obviously not excited to have to have one, it did alleviate a lot of the discomfort and urgency she felt on a daily basis. I hope it gives you some respite as well!

[tippy4]

Jerome...very sorry to hear this news.

Keeping you in my thoughts.

Rick

[Brian861]

Wishing you the best, Jerome and hoping for a full and speedy recovery.

[Ricky]

Jerome, I'm sorry you have to go through these procedures. It sucks. But I hope that going through it will help you to feel better in the long run. Take it easy, let people take care of you, and I hope you feel better as soon as possible.

[Br!an]

Thinking of you. Wishing you the best result.

[sentinel]

Best wishes for a speedy and painless recovery Jerome!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Best wishes and a quick recovery to you Jerome!

[T-Dogz_AK47]

My best wishes and prayers for your speedy recovery Jerome.

[T-Dogz_AK47]

My best wishes and prayers for your speedy recovery Jerome.

[herbertwest]

Sending some more good vibes

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[shaq]

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[Aremag]

Sending good vibes your way Jerome!

[Girlystevedave]

I hope all goes well and you have a great recovery. :rose:

[darkseer]

Wishing you a speedy recovery !!!

[ICry4Oy]

http://www.thedarktower.org/gallery/data/500/Stay_Hard.jpg

[ke7285]

Jerome hope all went well today and you have speedy recovery.

[wizardsrainbow]

you have been in my thoughts all day

[tippy4]

Thinking about you amigo.

[Lookwhoitis]

best of hope and positive energy your way for a succesful procedure & a speedy recovery

[east-tennessee]

Sending good and healthy vibes your way for a fast recovery......:rose::rose:

[George at C-Springs]

Anyone have any updates on how Jerome's surgery went today?

[Roseannebarr]

you have been in my thoughts all day

Ditto. Hope it went well. Get well soon.

[Randall Flagg]

Surgery took 9 hours and they said it went well.
I'll post more info later, as Doctors are coming in now.

[Girlystevedave]

Surgery took 9 hours and they said it went well.
I'll post more info later, as Doctors are coming in now.

:clap:

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

Surgery took 9 hours and they said it went well.
I'll post more info later, as Doctors are coming in now.

Glad to hear that you never got a visit from Azzie the cat!

[Brian861]

Glad to see you made it through!

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

All the best of luck to you, Jerome!

[mae]

Surgery took 9 hours and they said it went well.
I'll post more info later, as Doctors are coming in now.

GOOD NEWS, GET WELL SOON BOSS!!!

[Hunchback Jack]

Surgery took 9 hours and they said it went well.
I'll post more info later, as Doctors are coming in now.

That's great news, Jerome! Thanks for letting us know. Try to get plenty of rest and let yourself recover.

[zelig]

Good to hear Jerome!

[webstar1000]

Surgery took 9 hours and they said it went well.
I'll post more info later, as Doctors are coming in now.

Good to hear!

[wizardsrainbow]

yay!!!!

[Cook]

Surgery took 9 hours and they said it went well.
I'll post more info later, as Doctors are coming in now.

How soon before they let you travel home?

[Lot guy]

Wishing you a speedy recovery Buddy!!!!

[Randall Flagg]

Surgery took 9 hours and they said it went well.
I'll post more info later, as Doctors are coming in now.

How soon before they let you travel home?

I'm in the CCU. The first 48 hours here I can only have ice chips, not even a glass of water. The next 2 days is only broth soup and black coffee. Then I move to solid foods. Hopefully I'm out in 7 days, but it could be up to 14 days

[herbertwest]

Glad to hear that the surgery went well !

[The Library Policeman]

Great news, J. Happy to hear it went well. Here’s to a speedy recovery!

[Garrell]

Great news. Get well fast.

[Br!an]

:clap:

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Excellent Jerome. We haven't stopped thinking about you and your family.

We all know you're ornery....hahahahaha. Put that to the side and do what the nurse says.

Mulleins Family

[Beverly Marsh]

Glad the surgery went well and you're in recovery. Take care of yourself and heal up quickly! We're all thinking of you and sending positive thoughts.

[surly]

Hang in there, and feel better soon.

[Ari_Racing]

Surgery took 9 hours and they said it went well.
I'll post more info later, as Doctors are coming in now.

How soon before they let you travel home?

I'm in the CCU. The first 48 hours here I can only have ice chips, not even a glass of water. The next 2 days is only broth soup and black coffee. Then I move to solid foods. Hopefully I'm out in 7 days, but it could be up to 14 days

I'm very glad all went well, Jerome. Hope you have a speedy recovery. All the best from here!

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I hope you have lots of pretty nurses. Get well quick, Jerome!

[Johnny007]

Jerome,

Sending you my thoughts and prayers for daily progress and a successful recovery.

John

[willie3]

Jerome best wishes on both your procedure and your recovery.

[craigobau]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[MikeDuke]

Extremely happy to hear that things went well. Here is to a speedy recovery, and off those ice chips.

[lotuz]

Surgery took 9 hours and they said it went well.
I'll post more info later, as Doctors are coming in now.

How soon before they let you travel home?

I'm in the CCU. The first 48 hours here I can only have ice chips, not even a glass of water. The next 2 days is only broth soup and black coffee. Then I move to solid foods. Hopefully I'm out in 7 days, but it could be up to 14 days

I'm glad everything went well and I hope you are at, or very close to, solid foods again!

[Patrick]

Thinking about you, my friend. Hope the recovery goes smoothly and as quickly as possible.

[Heather19]

So glad to hear the surgery went well. Hoping for a speedy recovery for you.

[east-tennessee]

As Robert Plant would say "Bring it on Home"....Jerome.
Hope your improving nicely and feeling like your old self...........:thumbsup:

[Randall Flagg]

Thanks to everyone for the good wishes. I don't have my laptop here, so long descriptions of some of my ordeals are tough on a phone.
I'll get to that in the near future.

[mae]

Thanks to everyone for the good wishes. I don't have my laptop here, so long descriptions of some of my ordeals are tough on a phone.
I'll get to that in the near future.

Just take care of yourself and rest! We'll be here and we'll behave, promise!

[Hunchback Jack]

What Mae said. Take it easy and get plenty of rest.

[Randall Flagg]

Looks like I'll be getting out of here in a couple of hours.

[MikeDuke]

Looks like I'll be getting out of here in a couple of hours.
Awesome.

[mae]

Looks like I'll be getting out of here in a couple of hours.

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[webstar1000]

:dance:

[Brian861]

Looks like I'll be getting out of here in a couple of hours.

Sweet!

[bdwyer19]

Great news!

[firemonkey66]

Discharge, the word every hospitalized person wants to hear! Great news!

[wizardsrainbow]

hooray!!

[Merlin1958]

He's home and resting. So far he's behaving himself and doing as the Doc ordered!!!! :mummy::mummy:

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Excellent news!

[Scoogs]

That's good news!

[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

He's home and resting. So far he's behaving himself and doing as the Doc ordered!!!! :mummy::mummy:

He wont. Nobody does.

[herbertwest]

Awesome news !

[Hunchback Jack]

Great news. It sounds like things went really well.

[Patrick]

Glad our boy is home.

[Johnny007]

Great news -- it's really great to know you're out and on the board.

John

[The Library Policeman]

Welcome home, J. :thumbsup:

[Ari_Racing]

Great news! :)

[sullichin]

Glad to hear, welcome back and hope you have a fast recovery.

[Merlin1958]

Glad our boy is home.

Some thing you'd like to share, Patty me boy? lol lol





J, there's one silver lining in this whole thing. Nobody can ever call you an "Asshole" again!!!

[lotuz]

Anyone heard from RF recently?? I sent a PM yesterday with no response. It's been a week since he's posted, just after being released from the hospital.

In other circumstances I'd assume he was off gallivanting in Mexico with a nice view and a nice beer, but since that just happened, and with the recency of a major surgery, I'm a little worried

[Br!an]

Anyone heard from RF recently?? I sent a PM yesterday with no response. It's been a week since he's posted, just after being released from the hospital.

In other circumstances I'd assume he was off gallivanting in Mexico with a nice view and a nice beer, but since that just happened, and with the recency of a major surgery, I'm a little worried

It shows he logged in here yesterday. Hopefully, he's simply focusing on his recovery.

[Randall Flagg]

I have had several setbacks and complications since my release. Those combined with strong painkillers have kept my posts to a minimum.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Hang in there, Jerome.
I'm praying for you, and I hope the Big Guy up there is listening!
Get well soon!!!!!

[lotuz]

I have had several setbacks and complications since my release. Those combined with strong painkillers have kept my posts to a minimum.

Glad to hear you're still in the race. Sending good mojo your way :rose:

[peripheral]

All the best for the recovery, Jerome... take it easy

[Ari_Racing]

Keep it up, Jerome. Stay calm and recover.

All best!

[Brian861]

Best in your continued recovery.

[webstar1000]

All the best my man!

[Garrell]

Sending prayers...

[mae]

Unfortunately, setbacks are often a part of most major surgeries. But we know Jerome will pull through!

[herbertwest]

Keep resting Jerome

You will soon be fine and dandy !

[The Library Policeman]

Hang in there and get strong, J.
Best wishes.

[vincent]

I wish you all the best, RF.

[Room 217 Caretaker]

Continuing to send good thoughts and prayers your way Jerome.

[Randall Flagg]

Sitting in hospital waiting for a CT scan.
Turns out it was good to have my colon removed. They discovered a cancerous node that went undetected during previous colonoscopies. Luckily the cancer did not metastasize.

[firemonkey66]

Wow, that's fortuitous, glad to hear it was caught early

[MikeDuke]

Amazing. Hoping your recovery goes well. I can tell you sometimes the road back is long, but you will get there.

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

Just try concentrating on the pretty nurses, Jerome!

[Brian861]

Great news on that front. Continued best wishes.

[Randall Flagg]

Yesterday had my surgery follow up. It included removal of all wound dressings, cleaning, and repacking. At home my wife helps me do the dressing changes 3 times a day.




Cleanup zone:

http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1583514500-Cleanup%20area.jpeg



Wound on rear end:


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1583514529-Resized_20200220_120113.jpeg


My large "shark bite":


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1583514539-shark%20bite%20large.jpeg


My smaller "hhark bite":


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1583514550-smaller%20shark%20bite.jpeg




Large wound being treated with a wound vacuum:


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1583514575-wound%20vac%20abdomen.jpeg

[ur2ndbiggestfan]

I looked.
Jerome...you are a very brave man, and I hope and pray for your speedy recovery.

[lotuz]

Wow, I should not have looked! But, having already taken that plunge, it looks like you've done a very good job with the cleaning. Keep it up - looking forward to seeing pictures of fully-healed healthy tissue in the coming months!

[mae]

I won't look but I know you'll do well, Jerome! We are all sending out that moodmind right into Mongolia!

[herbertwest]

Speedy recovery for you Jerome !

[MikeDuke]

I looked. Pretty intense stuff. I sort of know how you feel with the healing because of what I went through. I do wish you a full recovery.

[George at C-Springs]

I was watching World War Z earlier and now this; they are remarkably similar. If you'd could've done this around Halloween you would have been a shoo-in for a "Best Costume"! Now get those things healed up as best possible or your bikini summer beach plan is screwed.

[Patrick]

Thinking of you, Jerome. Wishing you continued and smooth recovery.

[zelig]

No way I’m looking at the pics Jerome! But continued good thoughts and wishing you all the best through it.

[Ari_Racing]

I'm not looking, but hope you get better soon!

[darkseer]

I'm glad to hear things are going well. I hope you heal fast and are back on your feet soon.

[Randall Flagg]

Well, after a few setbacks, I think I'm fairly well healed. I had to have a debridement surgery in the summer of 2020 and that required packing every day for 5+ months until the openings healed and sealed. I'm on vacation in Calistoga, and In a few minutes, I'm going to get into a hot-springs pool. It will be my first time getting into a pool or spa in over 3 years.


Here is the view from our porch looking east towards the Silverado trail. If you look closely, you can see the many scars from last years Crystal Springs fire.


http://www.thedarktower.org/custom/images/1612908766-Calistoga%202021%201.jpeg

Thanks to each and every one of you who wished me well, and gave me encouragement to get well.
Your help was significant, especially during some dark times when I was in intense pain, and wasn't sure I really wanted to carry on.
It's no bullshit to say that if not for my wife, and the folks here (who I felt a strong commitment to, and an obligation towards carrying forward so the site wouldn't die); I wouldn't have made it.

[Merlin1958]

Good news indeed, my friend!!! Told ya there would be a light at the end of the tunnel eventually!!!


Not that anyone asked, but I too have been doing rather well lately for a change. P/T is getting back up to speed and I'm hoping to be walking again in a month or so. Also, got some test results yesterday and my A1C was a record 6.3!!! Also got the "All Clear" from the Kidney Doc. Apparently my creatin level is good, my sodium level is good and potassium is right where it should be. No wounds to watch or new aches orpains (just the same old ones) LOL

So, Jeroma-Therapy looks like we both hit the finished line at around the same time!!!Certainly cause for celebration or a dip in the "Ol' Hot Springs" for sure!!!

[ajw2910]

Good lord man! I looked at those pics and have no idea what you had done but it looks quite serious. Glad you are getting healthy and back to whatever your version of normal is!!

[Garrell]

Happy that both of you are seeing much better days. Hopes for continued health.

[Ari_Racing]

I'm really, really glad to know you're better, Jerome and that you're enjoying life again. :) Way to go!

The forum doesn't allow me to send you more positive points until I spread more around (which I do...) so it'd be great if this limit could be erased for a moment :)

[mikeyw]

Take good care hope you get home and get well soonly

[firemonkey66]

Glad to hear it, Jerome!

[MikeDuke]

Very glad to hear that things are going well Jerome. I hope this path continues for you.

[darkseer]

Glad to see your doing better, Jerome.

[St. Troy]

Best of luck. I hope the worst is behind you.

[St. Troy]

...Jeroma-Therapy...

Outstanding.