Well, campers, the good news is I was released from the hospital Saturday and am headed home as this post is being written. (No Beans, I’m not driving, Mrs J is kindly taking care of that responsibility.) We have made it safely home. Safely mostly because of Mrs J's driving abilitiy rather than the driving performances of the people who have recently moved to Texas after having sold their 1500 sqft BUNgalow for a couple of million and now feel entitled to dictate to us mere mortals who have lived here for the majority of our lives. Those numbers on the freeway signs are not indicative of the minimum speed allowed by law. Back the hell off my bumper, just in case one of your colleagues in the "how close can I get to his bumper" competition screws it up and is splattered on the highway. Thereby tempting you to test your brakes and potentially join him.
A Pox be upon thee.
Anyhow, back to the update. Surgery went fine, however recovery is a bit slow. They've got me in a neck brace which was pictured last Mondays post. I didn't worry about it too much as I wasn't given the full story. Evidently, I've got to wear that brace as close to 24/7 every week for the next 3 months.I did get a short break when I switch from normal to “My Lord! Would you please take a shower?”. Showering requires a different brace. It can get wet. Nicest shower I’ve had in a while.
Yay!
But Mrs J and I are back in the Burg. We’ve got lot of things still left to do vis a vis the move. But progress is progressing. Cracking my sternum and fracturing my neck hasn’t helped. But we have hired professional mover help now and adjusted our travel schedule to give us a bit more moving time.
You are on the road to Wellville!
ReplyDeleteHUZZAH!
HUZZAH!
HUZZAH!
StB,
DeleteThanks for the Huzzah!
Not quite feeling that yet, but getting there. Slowly but surely.
juvat
Thanks 4 the report. Glad your wife is up for driving.
ReplyDeleteHeal up buddy.
Michael,
DeleteThanks, Me too.
Unfortunately, I've been told (by officials) that Blacking out while driving imparts a 6 month prohibition to drive. That should be fun. "Why do we need to drive to Lowes? Can't that wait til next week?"
C'est la vie!
juvat
The "no driving now" is a pain in the you know where but it's good to be alive so you can complain about it! I look forward to your Monday updates...
DeleteRob, tanks on the latter. And your first is absolutely true, Thanks
Deletejuvat
Tailgaters seems to be a universal problem. I put a dump body in my Tacoma. Toggling the dump switch seems to discourage such behaviour. Old Guns
ReplyDeleteGuns,
DeleteI can see how that would work. Since my pickup was totalled, I might be able to acquire one.
juvat
Was wondering how surgery went, thanks for the update juvat, dry AND wet neck braces eh? Let's hear it for the medical profession. Now you have a reason to wear scarves during the cold season........:)
ReplyDeleteNylon12
DeleteTried the shower one yesterday. It was actually pretty comfortable. Just plastic, water ran over it with just enough inside to wash the sweat and gunk out. Had to sacrifice my beard for the othe one, just got really uncomfortable with the beard being rather tightly held against my neck. Kinda (ok Really) itchy.
Finally, it's Texas, wearing a scarf identifies you as at Californian. Booo!
juvat
:-)
Get out your old TAC Scarf. The one that's all frayed on one end from the slip stream!
DeleteFuzzD4
Fuzz,
DeleteIt's hanging on an F-4 painting hanging on the wall in my study. Adds quite a bit of panache.
juvat
When I was young and fit I decided that if someone was tailgating me I'd just slow down to whatever speed was consistent with safety given his distance. This worked reasonably well in that I enjoyed it and the morons didn't.
ReplyDeletedearieme,
DeleteI could see how that might work, might have to try that (in about 6 months when I'm allowed to drive again)
juvat
Ever since I had a bicycle rack on the back of my car (looks like TX Longhorns) my tailgaters have dropped to almost zero.
DeleteAnon(2),
DeleteInteresting idea. I think when the kids were here, we had that equipment. Might give it. try. Especially if I could secure it, but in some way that it looks like it could fall off at any slight bump.
juvat
A bike rack properly strapped down with no bike on it is going stay.
DeleteGood news all around this morning!
ReplyDeleteRob,
DeleteGiven the completely possible alternate, Yes, Yes it is!
juvat
Praise to God! You're alive and on the mend. And have the smarts to hire professionals to help.
ReplyDeleteJoe,
DeleteAmen! As to the last, Mrs J may have had a small amount of influence (with no resistance from me!)
juvat
So wonderful to get up and read good news on a Monday morning! Continuing to hope for quick healing for you and Mrs. J.
ReplyDelete(And yes, hiring professional movers was a solid call.)
THBB,
DeleteWithout a doubt, waking up on Mondays is one of my favorite things now!
Thanks
juvat
tailgaters? the story comes to mind about the plumber welding a large pipe wrench to his bumper. problem solved.
ReplyDeleteAnon,
DeleteI'm assuming he welded it so it stuck our, not cross wise so it provided more structural strength. :-)
juvat
Glad to hear (relatively) good news for a change. One step at a time. Just keep making forward progress.
ReplyDeleteI never did catch what the surgery was for- ticker, sternum or neck, but as long as it went well that's what matters.
Prayers up for continued healing, trouble free relocation and spacious new mansion of your dreams completed on schedule and under budget.
Some extra reasons to celebrate Thanksgiving this year... and next.
JB
JB,
DeleteAs am I. Laying there in a medicinally induced stupor, doesn't allow for much activity other than watching soap operas. Fortunately, Mrs J brrought in a couple of books from the hospital library. That helped.
juvat
No driving for six months? Man, that's got to rankle, but I understand. Y'all get well now, ya hear?
ReplyDeleteYeah, Mrs J is a pretty good driver. However even she let out a cuss word or two on the highway between College Station and Austin. I think I'll have to relearn how driving down to get the mail. Deer are the biggest threat on that journey but with the limit being 30mph, the only damage they usually cause is an increased heart beat. Which is what's keeping me from being able to drive and get the mail.
DeleteAhhh, Ain't life grand!!
juvat
You are still breathing air and taking nourishment and have a extremely competent life partner. It will all work out, G_d willing.
ReplyDeleteWSF,
DeleteYep, Looking down at the ground is much better than looking up at it. Thank you, Lord!
juvat
Glad to hear you are home. Have been thinking about you all week, sending prayers up daily as I am very good at nagging, especially when I am REALLY concerned about some one or some thing. Just ask family, they can verify. ;)
ReplyDeleteSaw the neck brace last week, first thought was "wasn't he told not to ride the horses?" Guess the doc forgot to mention car accidents...
And yes, no driving for 6 months, which can change (as in be extended) if ya have another "black out" session---so, um, don't do THAT! Just saying.
Seriously, glad to hear you are home!!!
Suz
Besides, you have a cracked sternum and a fractured neck---exactly what are you doing that you need to go to Lowes for?? As I am pretty sure you have activity as well as weight restrictions--like nothing over 5 pounds or no reaching your arms over shoulder high...or are the medical folks in TX much nicer than medical folks up in the Great White North?!?! So, yeah, I'm thinking not going to Lowes until maybe the week after next is more than likely. You, sir, have been promoted to Supervisor. You can direct, but ya can't touch. And yes, it sucks, but, it will get better!! Provided ya don't try to do anything ya shouldn't.
DeleteTaking off the nursing cap, climbing off the rant box...
Suz
Suz,
DeleteSome good advice in that first one. I'm in the no driving portion of this event. Hopefully, this will pass fast. I don't believe there's any place in Texas that's in walking distance. I just realized that with the accident, the moving, the temporary house and construction on the new house, woodworking will be non-existent. I hope the new house construction goes quickly.
juvat
If you're going to Lowes, will you take pictures/videos? Just so I can dream!
Deletejuvat
Glad you survived the hospital. Have your wife check all your surgical sites for infection and if any sign shows up, get thee hence to the ER stat.
ReplyDeleteOtherwise, glad you're home and recovering. Take it easy, enjoy commanding the packing staff, or not, as it may be.
Beans,
DeleteGood to know. I’ll keep an eye on it, thanks.
Juvat
We here at the beach are so glad to hear that you're home. The no driving? Piece of cake. Now you have a chauffeur! Of course and unfortunately, you'll probably not be able to dictate the destination every time.
ReplyDeletePlease take care of yourself. As we age, time goes by faster. That's something. No wait! Oh well, never mind.
God bless you and yours.
FuzzD4
Fuzz,
DeleteYes but as I learned coming home. There will be no commenting on the routing, or any other driving related commentary!
juvat
That's great news, and yes, wear the @#$%# brace! Sigh...
ReplyDeleteIt’s uncomfortable, but not too painful. So…aye aye!
Deletejuvat