Good job on the progress. Just like anything there will be good and bad days, so just keep after it.
Good job on the progress. Just like anything there will be good and bad days, so just keep after it.
I am so glad everything is going well Neil, praise God. Keep it up!
Just saw Iron Chef and callmeclemens. They drove out after a nice 37 mile ride. We had a nice stroll and conversation in the gardens by the side of the hospital.
There was a little surprise for all of us:
Iron Chef is third from the left, and I'm fourth. This photo is from August 2011. Now, six months later, I'm less than an inch shorter than Iron Chef.
"If you are someone who is scared, nervous or worried about what you look like on a bike.... I would strongly suggest setting up a time and place to ride with Neil. He is awesome to ride with, great conversation, and a great down to earth person. Neil made me realize that, at the end of the day, it doesn't matter when you look like cause you are there for you.... your health... and to have fun." - Chefisaac, July 11, 2011.
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And now wondering if his bike frames are all too small for me.Originally Posted by Neil_B
Just saw Iron Chef and callmeclemens. They drove out after a nice 37 mile ride. We had a nice stroll and conversation in the gardens by the side of the hospital.
There was a little surprise for all of us:
Iron Chef is third from the left, and I'm fourth. This photo is from August 2011. Now, six months later, I'm less than an inch shorter than Iron Chef.
"If you are someone who is scared, nervous or worried about what you look like on a bike.... I would strongly suggest setting up a time and place to ride with Neil. He is awesome to ride with, great conversation, and a great down to earth person. Neil made me realize that, at the end of the day, it doesn't matter when you look like cause you are there for you.... your health... and to have fun." - Chefisaac, July 11, 2011.
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Hey Neil, glad things are going well.
Best wishes.
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You are looking good Neil. I am proud of you for having the surgery. And was amazed when you stood up. You are so tall now.
Yes, folks, I can stand now, provided I have something like a table to support myself with.
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But the important thing is that my BMI has changed.... :-)
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AWESOME!!!!! keep up the good work!!!!
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James and I were lusting over the primo sandwiches during the drive. Thought there might not have been a third sandwich!
Yeah, It as great seeing you Neil, and it was impressive you standing up, I didn't expect it one bit.
And Yes Isaac, the fact those Three Hoagies made it there intact is without a doubt a Clydesdale Miracle.
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I should be using a walker exclusively for a couple of weeks before I switch to a cane.
"If you are someone who is scared, nervous or worried about what you look like on a bike.... I would strongly suggest setting up a time and place to ride with Neil. He is awesome to ride with, great conversation, and a great down to earth person. Neil made me realize that, at the end of the day, it doesn't matter when you look like cause you are there for you.... your health... and to have fun." - Chefisaac, July 11, 2011.
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Additional confirmation that I grew taller... the sweats I brought with me to the hospital no longer reach my ankle..... :-{
"If you are someone who is scared, nervous or worried about what you look like on a bike.... I would strongly suggest setting up a time and place to ride with Neil. He is awesome to ride with, great conversation, and a great down to earth person. Neil made me realize that, at the end of the day, it doesn't matter when you look like cause you are there for you.... your health... and to have fun." - Chefisaac, July 11, 2011.
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I think that's a fair trade-off. Next time you get a spam email promising you another three inches, you can say you already gained it.
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Running a fever of 102 and unable to keep food down.
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post op infection ? they have you on anything yet?
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They are pounding me with fluids and Tylenol. Fever broke and is now down to 101.3; blood cultures are not back yet but the urine sample showed no infection.
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That is good news, let us know how the blood work goes.
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Preliminary bloodwork is clean. Cultures will take a couple of days. The fever is down to 100. I have a chest xray tomorrow. I don't know if this will delay my discharge on Wednesday.
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Ugh dude. Get better. It would be bad for a complication to derail your recovery.
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Doing Great Neil! Between seeing you in person and reading your posts on facebook, you haven't lost one bit of the Awesome. Keep at it.
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Still praying for your full recovery Neil.
Please keep up the posting as things progress.
You have a large community out here pulling for you.
Good to know you're at least moving in the right direction. Better to delay your discharge than have to be readmitted later. Seriously, losing a day or two here is so much better than losing a week or two down the line.
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OK, the person who was picking me up and staying with me a couple of days isn't able to. I need a trip home, someone to pick up perscriptiions, and someone to look in on me at times on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
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