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The Babe advises that Tom's open-heart surgery has been postponed until Thursday due to a minor infection that is being treated at the hospital.  So, Tom is out of circulation for at least 10 days.  I will try to keep you posted on his situation. 

Hey Judge:

Thanks for the info. Hope he does well. Keep us posted.

Karl

Thanks for the info Bill.

Bill


Thank you for keeping us posted.

Thanks for the update.


Jerry

Thanks for the Info.  Praying for you Tom!

;D ;D ;D

Judge,


Thanks for the update.  Thoughts and prayers headed Tom's way!

Thanks for the update, Judge.
Been kind of nervous when we hadn't seen or heard anything.

Thanks for the information Bill. 

Appreciate the information Bill and adding our prayers for Tom with everyone else's

Jim D.

Thanks for the update Bill.

I'll have an update later this afternoon.

Tom - Keeping you in mind. My stitches from the upgraded pacemaker come out this afternoon. Jim

 Thanks for the update...will keep the light on for you...
Chicago Union Station tree photo by Tim Adams...
Tommy

Howdy all,

First, I want all this to be over. Thank you all for the thoughts and prayers, very much appreciated.

Here is a short compendium of what's going on -

Monday's pre-surgery showed some ecoli bacteria in the urinalysis, was told this is common in men after prostate surgery. Surgery postponed pending treatment. Admitted to hospital late Monday morning for observation and possible treatment.

Released Tuesday, yesterday, for out patient treatment.

Treatment at Infectious Disease Office everyday day until December 17, 2021.

Treatment is Ertapenem, an antibiotic, infusion for 8 days. Infusion is a 30 minute drip.

Cardiac Surgeon goes on vacation Dec. 22, 2021. I opted for a surgery date of January 3, 2022. Didn't want my surgeon on vacation while I was laid up in recovery for 6 days after surgery.

If anything else changes, I'll advise. And, more importantly, my BP stayed at a steady 126/82. Not bad for pending open heart surgery.

Tom  ;D

Waiting until your surgeon is back from vacation sounds like a good plan!


dave

Good plan for sure! Thanks for the update Tom.

Thanks for letting us know Tom.

Sounds like a plan Tom !
Not optimal or what you had intended/hoped for
Enjoy the holidays and All the best
In our thoughts,
--Paul

Thanks for the update Tom.  Glad to hear that they got you a new date for the surgery.

Hang in there my friend.  Enjoy the Christmas and New Year's Holidays.  Now go get a Deit Pepsi already....

;D ;D :o

Grrrrrrr!
Non illigitimi tatum carborundum!

Sounds like there might be time for another structure build?

Maybe you'll get granted special permission to start the new years challenge early?

Cheers, Mark.

I think waiting 'til the surgeon returns is the best course.  Too bad the infection delayed it, but it should clear.

Jeff

Just do what ever you need to do to get better.

Thank you for the update Tom - sending Hoosier style prayers for a successful surgery and speedy recovery.

Doug

Thanks for the update.  And a good move to wait until he comes back from vacation!


Jerry

Once again, thank you all for all the prayers and thoughts regarding the upcoming surgery and recovery. I sincerely appreciate all the concern and posts. Again, thank you.

I now have a scheduled surgery date on the book. Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 7 AM.

Tom  ;D

Wishing you the best with your surgery and recovery Tom!!

Good news on the re-schedule!  Will be keeping you in my thoughts & prayers.