They pulled the plug...
...on all of the medical paraphernalia attached to Tim, including all of the IV drips and his epidural pain block. Except for one port still in one hand and his dialysis port, Tim is a free man. Well, free of tubes, that is.
And there's even less of Tim now than we originally thought. It turns out that, as long as the surgeon was inside, he took out Tim's appendix. The surgeon explained this as a preventative measure to avoid another surgery after Tim's immune system is destroyed; we wonder, though, if it wasn't a way to pad an extra two or three grand to the surgeon's fee. Snip, snip. Add an appendectomy to the insurance bill.
The important news is this: Tim is reporting that there is an 80% chance that he will be released tomorrow following dialysis. There is one bodily system they want to make sure is working properly, and now that he is back on solid food, the true test can begin.
Through the blog, Tim wanted me to offer tremendous thanks to Dave Harris, director of the Raleigh Ringers, for the gift of a coconut attached to a balloon. It brought back so many fond memories for Tim. If you don't understand this, either, Tim suggests calling Dave Harris at 919...
The funny/stupid story of the day. With the removal of Tim's kidneys, he is no longer hooked up internally to the bladder. Until his plumbing is reconnected after the transplant, he does not have the capability of doing number one. (No this isn't the funny/stupid story -- it's prepping you for it.) Anyway, a nurse came in today and was taking his vitals and asked him, "Mr. Waugh, have you voided yet?" Mind you, this was a nurse. "Excuse me?" Tim said. "Have you voided yet?" "Do you mean to ask me, have I peed yet?" "Yes, sir." As Tim tells it, Tim's eyes were rolling and friend Earnest, one of the original three wize guyz at the surgery, was in hysterically uncontrollable laughter. I think Tim, always the educator, ultimately enlightened her.
That's the report today from Durham via north central Ohio. Unless Tim is not released tomorrow, I expect this will be the final on-the-spot report from this end ... and that further reports will be in first person directly from the horse's (insert preferred part of horse's anatomy here). Stay tuned for further updates as the process continues toward transplant.
-- Brian Burke
And there's even less of Tim now than we originally thought. It turns out that, as long as the surgeon was inside, he took out Tim's appendix. The surgeon explained this as a preventative measure to avoid another surgery after Tim's immune system is destroyed; we wonder, though, if it wasn't a way to pad an extra two or three grand to the surgeon's fee. Snip, snip. Add an appendectomy to the insurance bill.
The important news is this: Tim is reporting that there is an 80% chance that he will be released tomorrow following dialysis. There is one bodily system they want to make sure is working properly, and now that he is back on solid food, the true test can begin.
Through the blog, Tim wanted me to offer tremendous thanks to Dave Harris, director of the Raleigh Ringers, for the gift of a coconut attached to a balloon. It brought back so many fond memories for Tim. If you don't understand this, either, Tim suggests calling Dave Harris at 919...
The funny/stupid story of the day. With the removal of Tim's kidneys, he is no longer hooked up internally to the bladder. Until his plumbing is reconnected after the transplant, he does not have the capability of doing number one. (No this isn't the funny/stupid story -- it's prepping you for it.) Anyway, a nurse came in today and was taking his vitals and asked him, "Mr. Waugh, have you voided yet?" Mind you, this was a nurse. "Excuse me?" Tim said. "Have you voided yet?" "Do you mean to ask me, have I peed yet?" "Yes, sir." As Tim tells it, Tim's eyes were rolling and friend Earnest, one of the original three wize guyz at the surgery, was in hysterically uncontrollable laughter. I think Tim, always the educator, ultimately enlightened her.
That's the report today from Durham via north central Ohio. Unless Tim is not released tomorrow, I expect this will be the final on-the-spot report from this end ... and that further reports will be in first person directly from the horse's (insert preferred part of horse's anatomy here). Stay tuned for further updates as the process continues toward transplant.
-- Brian Burke
posted by Tim -n- twins at 9:36 PM
6 Comments:
Hey Tim,
If you are feeling up to it, I would love to treat you and your entourage to some great barbeque on your way back up 77. If not, you can have a rain check. Just let me know when you'll be passing by.
your cheering squad in Galax,
charlotte mcp
Hey, Tim!
You've been in my prayers all week. Just now had a chance to get to the computer and see the good news!
Last Monday I saw a video by a surgion who said that attitude is just as important, if not MORE important, than anything medical science has to offer when it comes to fighting illnesses and recuperating from surgeries. So I guess you've got it licked!
Keep those good thoughts going!
Love, Blanche Marie Lewis
(Magic of Bronze)
WOW! You sound SO STRONG! Why am I not surprised? Now, how do I explain to Jerry that I have pledged to proved a life-time of clean socks for you?
Tim, Jerry and I send our very best wishes and prayers! A mile and a half today? Well, do it again tomorrow...and the day after....and every day FOREVER!
Mr. Cup Game! The festival circuit eagerly awaits your return! We are ALL rooting for you!
Much love!
Linda.....off to WalMart I go!
Tim,
Positive energy does make it so much easier. I wish you serene music until you can dance that jig and then every style of music you can dance to. God bless Ann for giving you a part of her so that you can continue to create and be. I hope the Docs were able to slap Boris and Natasha on the hinnie in farewell! Have you come up with a new name for their replacement?
Prayer continue to flow your way and only good thoughts!
Kim
Warner Robins, GA
Hey Tim,
HURRAY!!! It's great to hear that your recovery is on track. Keep up the good work! My thoughts and prayers for you continue as well--
Judy Phillips
Way to go Tim! Sounds like you're a model patient! So glad that everything has gone so smoothly. Wishing you the best over the next few days as you make the transition back home. I'd say that home is going to look really good to you now.
Let me know if you need anything...anything at all. I'll be in your area Tuesday & Thursday.
Pat
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