Some ofyou may have noticed my absence the last three months. I have been in the hospital. I had an appendectomy in mid September and have been in the hhospital ever since. I got an e-coli systemic infection,spent 6 weeks in icu, then a month at an acute care facility, and am now at a rehab hospital. The good thing is I lost 70 pounds. The bad thing is a lot of it was muscle. Currently, I cannot walk unaided, and I need assistance standing, but I am still above ground.

 

Wow, John, thanks for posting. it's good to hear that you are getting better!

 

Wow, get well soon.

 

Wow...what a disaster. I'm so glad you are recovering slowly but surely. Was wondering why we hadn't heard from you. I hope you continue to make good progress. Keep us posted!

 

John Glad to hear you are progressing.

What a scary time you have had. Wow! An appendectomy took a wrong turn for sure.

 

John, that's scary what you've been through and are still going through! I'm glad you've come through it and are on the repair.

 

That does not sound like fun. Hope you completely heal soon.

 

OMG!!! So glad you're posting again and that you are on the road to recovery. Very saddened to hear of your ordeal! It is frightening to think that one could endure such a terrible ordeal from an appendectomy. Please stay in touch and post when you can to let us know how your recovery progresses.

 

Damn! Sounds like you've been to hell and back. Good to hear you are on the road to recovery.

 

^^ Wow, you lost 70 lbs!?! So...you're a mere (silver) shadow of your former self?

Glad you're still above ground, and doing better now.