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Title: Back in the saddle - long hospital stay
Post by: Michael Concannon /OVA5155 on October 14, 2019, 04:08:25 AM

I am finally at home and somewhat functional after nearly a month of intense hospitalization.

I am nearly 77, and had my left knee replaced in 2015. Unfortunately, for whatever reason, the replacement got infected and I was in serious trouble when I realized I needed to go to an emergency room. Lost a lot of blood, seriously septic, in ICU for 2 weeks, 11 transfusions, heavy antibiotics etc.

My total recovery will take a few more weeks. Sorry for any inconvenience caused by my inability to file weekly summaries.

Title: Re: Back in the saddle - long hospital stay
Post by: BrianNinness/TWA2212 on October 14, 2019, 07:15:05 AM

Glad to hear you are home Mike! :)

Title: Re: Back in the saddle - long hospital stay
Post by: Brian Wilber/Ozark CEO on October 14, 2019, 10:55:16 AM

Wow, that's scary. Glad you are on the mend, but please don't do that again!

Title: Re: Back in the saddle - long hospital stay
Post by: Marty Barnes / TWVA-KLAX on October 14, 2019, 03:54:25 PM

Even in 2019 infections are still a very serious thing.  So thankful that your case is on the upswing. 

Take it easy and let your body heal.  If you need any help with anything around KJFK, just give me a shout.  It's always an honor to serve and even more so for one of our veterans.  <Salute>

Title: Re: Back in the saddle - long hospital stay
Post by: Charlie Ford/TWVA-CEO on October 14, 2019, 06:29:00 PM

Yikes! That does not sound like fun at all. Glad everything is healing now though. Let us know if you need help with anything.

Title: Re: Back in the saddle - long hospital stay
Post by: Tom Burrill/TWVA1981 on October 19, 2019, 01:34:15 PM

Glad to hear that you are doing better and have improved from a serious situation  hope that things  keep getting better each day.