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Big Gay Al

Big Gay Al

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Well, I'm still alive, but the surgeon is apparently concerned about what he found in my legs. Recovery will probably be longer than he first thought. I'm probably not going back to work. And if I'm not careful, I could lose one or both legs.

I guess I just have to be extra careful. :D
 
Big Gay Al

Big Gay Al

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I just found out the source of the problem might be a fluid sack that had been discovered in my right knee back in 2002! With luck, since it's now been drained I might not be in such bad shape. But, only time will tell for sure.
 
Big Gay Al

Big Gay Al

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I have some nice chunks of meat missing from my right thigh and left foot. Now I just have to find out how long before I can go back to work, if ever. I guess my next nightmare will be applying for either long term, or permanent disability.
 
Maine Expat

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Glad to hear you made it through the surgery ok Al. Hope your recovery goes best case for you.

I'll blow up a few watermelons in your honor. :banana:

Get well SOON!
 
HKcarrier

HKcarrier

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Big Gay Al said:
I have some nice chunks of meat missing from my right thigh and left foot. Now I just have to find out how long before I can go back to work, if ever. I guess my next nightmare will be applying for either long term, or permanent disability.
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Surgery and medical conditions are the reason there is disability... REAL MEDICAL CONDITIONS... don't feel bad about using the system that was put in place to help people like you. It's the leeches who whine about their back pain then climb up on the roof to reshingle it the next day that are the problem.


Hope you can make some sort of recovery.
 
Big Gay Al

Big Gay Al

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So far, everything is mending well. One of the wound VACs have been removed. The surgical wound on my left knee is almost healed. The wound on my feet are coming along, and the bacterial infection seems to be gone now.

My hope is that I will be going home after I see the surgeon Friday. All the nurses here think I will be going home. So, I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
 
DrTodd

DrTodd

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Big Gay Al said:
So far, everything is mending well. One of the wound VACs have been removed. The surgical wound on my left knee is almost healed. The wound on my feet are coming along, and the bacterial infection seems to be gone now.

My hope is that I will be going home after I see the surgeon Friday. All the nurses here think I will be going home. So, I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
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Good to hear; thanks for the update. You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
 
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