10/01-Don't worry! I'm not about to compose a piece filled with rude noises and such, (actually if I had more time, I might do JUST THAT!), but I am feeling badly for my poor rectum which will be removed this Thurs in surgery. I hope it knows that's it's demise is not at all due to any failure on its part. Infact it has served faithfully lo these 66 years,well beyond the "call of duty," and deserves only gratitude. Needless to say I will miss it!
So surgery is this Thurs. 7:30 a.m. at aUCSF Mt. Parnassus campus and I guess I'm as ready as one can be in this situation. My brother will be with me for the whole stay in the hospital (from 4-6 days) and then through recovery back down in S.C. My wonderful sister-in-law Susan Nelson, will be holding down the fort for Toby and Jade down in S.C. for the hospital stay, so I'm feeling very well-supported. Susan will try to update the blog while I'm in the hospital so you all can get some news.
I look forward to my return to S.C. and to blogging. Cheers, Ivan
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Hi Ivan,
Barbara and I will be thinking about you on Thursday and the days that follow in the hospital. You will be getting some of the best care available in the world, but having said that you (& your brother) should raise hell if something does not seem right. Make sure they give you pain meds the instant you need it or even before, banish anyone with a cold etc. from your room, use slippers, and make sure they ask you for your date of birth each and every time someone new administers anything or takes you anywhere. You might also want to keep a hand sanitizer nearby to ward off any cooties.
We look forward to seeing you back in Santa Cruz.
Cheers, Joe & Barbara
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