Registered: 07/12/07
Posts: 548
Loc: San Tan Valley, AZ
Hello all! I'm Finally Home in my own bed, got home the other day. Between the hospital and the rehab center I was able to get rid of 26days of winter on the calendar. My Gall bladder still hasn't been removed. I'm being referred back to Boston for another consult next week. The majority of the time in the hospital was fighting an infection in my small intestine and colon. It was kinda the perfect storm. I thank you all for your prayers, phone calls and Emails. I was so High on iv Pain meds I may not remember all who called or what dopey conversation I shared with you. In the process of 26 days confined to a bed, my neck back and shoulders have been thrown out of whack to the point that i cant lay my head on a pillow. I have visiting nurses coming daily as well as physical therapy. I took the remainder of January off and will reassess my status as of February 1st. I recently found out that Massachusetts doesn't offer Temp-disability. We lost about 6-7k between december and January. I have some nice guitar related gear for sale if anyone is interested. I'm considering getting a korg micro arranger while im healing to have something much more lightweight to go back to work with maybe sooner.
Again, Thank you Everyone for your prayers, calls, and friendship
Registered: 09/23/05
Posts: 1002
Loc: Phila. 'burbs, Pa. USA
... wishing you a quick and full recovery. It stinks when you are sick, especially if you are not able to do what you love - playing music to a responsive audience. Ciao, Jerry
Registered: 12/01/99
Posts: 10427
Loc: San Francisco Bay Area, CA, US...
Hi Mikey, Great to hear that you're back on the mend. Welcome back. I think you'll enjoy the little microArranger. I'm certainly having lots of fun with mine. I'll try to give you a call later today.
Registered: 06/28/01
Posts: 2789
Loc: Lehigh Valley, Pa.
Welcome back Mikey, and hope you get your MicroArranger wish. Don't give up on the temp benefits...write and/or call your Congressman, and ask him or her what alternative you have. Unfortunately, many Americans can't afford top notch health insurance, have no alternative, and end up with major money problems...but that's a whole another political argument for another time.