Went and visited Tom for a couple of hours this afternoon. All I have to say is that I am totally amazed. The guy was totally himself, a total chatty Cathy and in great spirits! His will is strong and he is ready to get his recovery started! He is absolutely amazing. He can get around on crutches, no problem.
Here are a couple of pics. A few scratches on his legs and arms is all that is noticeable.
Thought that I would share this link with everyone for Caring Bridge http://www.caringbridge.org , they are an online service that hosts a journal online that allows the family to post all the information in one spot and then allow friends and family to visit the site (or get the information emailed/texted to them) so they don't have to make repetitive posts, calls and emails. Recently was made aware of this after a close friend suffered a stroke (55 years old) nad her husband was overwhelmed with caring for her and keeping up with friends and family. Figured that with the recent history in da haus that there may be a few spouses out there that would appreciate it.
CarePages is another great site for posting information and coordinating care. People can sign up to bring meals, do errands, etc. when the family posts what they need.
Tom---I'm glad you're up and moving! Ok--I admit it I was fighting back tears reading your "race report." That really blows. I am glad you're doing well.
I'll know you're back to normal when I see the WKO+ numbers!
Finally, I can't believe that you're trying to keep up with Coach P at any cost.... No more crashes Team!
Just thought I would share an email Tom's wife sent out today. I spent a few hours at The Glynn's over the weekend and heard all the stories. Very funny! Thought I would share with EN. And I did get permission to post this. :-)
Just thought it would be good to share with you some of the lighter parts of Tom's surgery/recovery -
The day of surgery Tom was not allowed to have anything other than a clear breakfast - YUM - so the "nutritionist" arrives with a full breakfast of bacon, eggs, etc - Tom indicates that he believes he can't have this so she then leaves - returns 30 minutes later with a breakfast labelled "Tom Glynn special order breakfast" - voila - pancakes and bacon! - so Tom politely indicates that he can't have this either and that it does not look like a clear breakfast - she leaves (in a huff) and returns 30 minutes later with a clear breakfast - YUM YUM YUM
Quotes while coming out of high doses of morphine during surgery:
(1) Upon arriving back in the hospital room, the first thing Tom says to Kira and myself is - "OMG - they did the wrong surgery - they turned me into a dog" - and then he promptly starts to bark loudly and pant.....
(2) While falling asleep after being returned to the room Tom began having hand gestures that included giving the finger to someone while his eyes were shut and he was snoring - not sure whom but guessing it was therapeudic and have convinced myself that it was neither Kira nor I....
(3) After the nurse showed Tom how to use the Patient Assissted Medication (ie morphine on demand) she then went on to explain that neither Kira, myself, nor her could push the button for Tom - for which he promptly then said "You want to push my button - I know you do - come on try it!"- morphine is great!
(4) Tom decides he is going to rest for the night - we begin to leave and then he turns his head to me and opens and shuts his eyes like a 2 year old pretending to be asleep - Parker at 49....
Review of the operating report indicated " a need to be extremely careful around the rather tender buttocks area when performing the incision" - Tom's baboon butt must have also frightened the attending surgeons!
Our motto for the day - Enjoy the other side! (mostly because Tom's right side is so painful - ha ha)
Comments
Went and visited Tom for a couple of hours this afternoon. All I have to say is that I am totally amazed. The guy was totally himself, a total chatty Cathy and in great spirits! His will is strong and he is ready to get his recovery started! He is absolutely amazing.
He can get around on crutches, no problem.
Here are a couple of pics. A few scratches on his legs and arms is all that is noticeable.
@Tom glad that the recovery is progressing well!
Thought that I would share this link with everyone for Caring Bridge http://www.caringbridge.org , they are an online service that hosts a journal online that allows the family to post all the information in one spot and then allow friends and family to visit the site (or get the information emailed/texted to them) so they don't have to make repetitive posts, calls and emails. Recently was made aware of this after a close friend suffered a stroke (55 years old) nad her husband was overwhelmed with caring for her and keeping up with friends and family. Figured that with the recent history in da haus that there may be a few spouses out there that would appreciate it.
Mike- that's a great resource! We should add that to the Wiki! Any wiki workers out there?
@John: Thanks for all the info!
@Tom: Take care of yourself!
So my wife is at Target this morning and look who she sees.. . . . . . . .and he is just 96 hours or so post-surgery!
HAHA! My thoughts exactly!
You look good Tom!
I'll know you're back to normal when I see the WKO+ numbers!
Finally, I can't believe that you're trying to keep up with Coach P at any cost.... No more crashes Team!
I had the same thought. "My other set of wheels is a tri bike."
Cheers
Just thought I would share an email Tom's wife sent out today. I spent a few hours at The Glynn's over the weekend and heard all the stories. Very funny! Thought I would share with EN. And I did get permission to post this. :-)
*****************************************************************
Hello all
Just thought it would be good to share with you some of the lighter parts of Tom's surgery/recovery -
The day of surgery Tom was not allowed to have anything other than a clear breakfast - YUM - so the "nutritionist" arrives with a full breakfast of bacon, eggs, etc - Tom indicates that he believes he can't have this so she then leaves - returns 30 minutes later with a breakfast labelled "Tom Glynn special order breakfast" - voila - pancakes and bacon! - so Tom politely indicates that he can't have this either and that it does not look like a clear breakfast - she leaves (in a huff) and returns 30 minutes later with a clear breakfast - YUM YUM YUM
Quotes while coming out of high doses of morphine during surgery:
(1) Upon arriving back in the hospital room, the first thing Tom says to Kira and myself is - "OMG - they did the wrong surgery - they turned me into a dog" - and then he promptly starts to bark loudly and pant.....
(2) While falling asleep after being returned to the room Tom began having hand gestures that included giving the finger to someone while his eyes were shut and he was snoring - not sure whom but guessing it was therapeudic and have convinced myself that it was neither Kira nor I....
(3) After the nurse showed Tom how to use the Patient Assissted Medication (ie morphine on demand) she then went on to explain that neither Kira, myself, nor her could push the button for Tom - for which he promptly then said "You want to push my button - I know you do - come on try it!"- morphine is great!
(4) Tom decides he is going to rest for the night - we begin to leave and then he turns his head to me and opens and shuts his eyes like a 2 year old pretending to be asleep - Parker at 49....
Review of the operating report indicated " a need to be extremely careful around the rather tender buttocks area when performing the incision" - Tom's baboon butt must have also frightened the attending surgeons!
Our motto for the day - Enjoy the other side! (mostly because Tom's right side is so painful - ha ha)
Love to all
Dianne
That is not a wheel chair...it is the newest transition gadget from The Scooter Store! Get well dude!