Tom Langford's surgery

[Judge]

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. 

[postalkarl]

Hey Judge:

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

Karl

[PRR Modeler]

Thanks for the info Bill.

[S&S RR]

Bill


Thank you for keeping us posted.

[Jerry]

Thanks for the update.


Jerry

[Bruce Oberleitner]

Thanks for the Info.  Praying for you Tom!

[jerryrbeach]

Judge,


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

[BandOGuy]

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

[MAP]

Thanks for the information Bill. 

[Jim Donovan]

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

Jim D.

[ReadingBob]

Thanks for the update Bill.

[ACL1504]

I'll have an update later this afternoon.

[jrmueller]

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

[tom.boyd.125]

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

[ACL1504]

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