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Tue, Jun. 10th, 2008, 09:38 am
Better, stronger, faster
Just a quick update. The repair surgery is today, most likely early afternoon. Everything proceeds after that, so I really can't tell you anything more right now. Ideally everything will go well and I'll give you an update tomorrow (I do wish they wouldn't give you the "Oh by the way, you may die from anesthesia" riff). Those of you who have my cell phone number, please do not call tonight or tomorrow. I promise I will get to you! I just can't be answering the phone all the time. Lots of medical techs coming through and the like. I love you all so much. Thank you again, more than I really can say.
Tue, Jun. 10th, 2008 01:46 pm (UTC)
 khaosworks
Let's put it this way: you'll get a song out of this one.
Tue, Jun. 10th, 2008 01:55 pm (UTC)
winterwren
Oh yes, this is going to end up making quite the song. . .
Tue, Jun. 10th, 2008 01:46 pm (UTC)
jimhines
Good luck! Did you find out if adamantium infusions are an option, as long as they're in there?
Tue, Jun. 10th, 2008 05:43 pm (UTC)
louisadkins
If they are, they would probably even be covered by R&D!
Tue, Jun. 10th, 2008 01:48 pm (UTC)
aiela
Good luck!
Tue, Jun. 10th, 2008 01:51 pm (UTC)
liddle_oldman
Luck, success, and a really good surgeon.
Tue, Jun. 10th, 2008 01:52 pm (UTC)
que_sara_sara
Hugs! Loves! You'll call me when you can I know... just please wait until I'm back from Duck so that I'll be able to speak intelligently.
Tue, Jun. 10th, 2008 01:54 pm (UTC)
redaxe
*Presses and crosses various hand parts for good luck.* They gotta give you the spiel; it's medical CYA, even if you're an anaesthesiologist receiving it. But you knew that. Get well soon and 100%!
Tue, Jun. 10th, 2008 01:55 pm (UTC)
winterwren
Hugs, blessings and healing energy! Take care of Tom. The rest will wait.
Tue, Jun. 10th, 2008 01:56 pm (UTC)
tlatoani
Good luck, Tom! You'll do fine. These surgeries are routine to the team doing them, even if they aren't to you.
Tue, Jun. 10th, 2008 01:57 pm (UTC)
kilbia
Here's to "ideally"! And I was six the last time I needed general anaesthesia, so I don't know how long the speech has been SOP, but in this litigious age are you really surprised they have to do it? If there's even the most minuscule risk the worst could happen, they have to inform you nowadays.
Tue, Jun. 10th, 2008 01:59 pm (UTC)
twfarlan
khaosworks has summed it up best, I believe. I remember "Really Sick Note," and heck, that didn't involve a hospital, or at least not in the telling of the tale. Just remember, when you're under anesthesia: if someone asks you if you are a god, you say YES.
Tue, Jun. 10th, 2008 02:55 pm (UTC)
admnaismith
And the last thing you do before you go under should be to point randomly and go, "Oooh, lookee the leprechauns..." (Learned that one from the artist formerly known as Heather)
Tue, Jun. 10th, 2008 02:00 pm (UTC)
shaharazad
Good luck and best wishes for a smooth recovery
Tue, Jun. 10th, 2008 02:00 pm (UTC)
ladystarblade
Best of luck and best of wishes!
Tue, Jun. 10th, 2008 02:02 pm (UTC)
phecda
Best of luck with the surgery, and I for one welcome our new bionic filk overlord.
Tue, Jun. 10th, 2008 02:02 pm (UTC)
ozarque
My best wishes and my prayers go with you...
Tue, Jun. 10th, 2008 03:54 pm (UTC)
alverant
I realized the same thing yesterday. In reference to the last lines of the song, today is someday. :) Good luck Tom!
Tue, Jun. 10th, 2008 02:06 pm (UTC)
drzarron
Remember the "Going Down in Medical History" line? Don't Do That during this process, okay? We're rooting for ya
Tue, Jun. 10th, 2008 02:11 pm (UTC)
dement1a
Best wishes for a safe and speedy recovery!
Tue, Jun. 10th, 2008 02:13 pm (UTC)
hughcasey
Get better, Tom. We need to hear a lot more music from you. d(^_^)b
Tue, Jun. 10th, 2008 02:14 pm (UTC)
motichu
sylverwolfe sent me a message last night to tell me what had happened. I hope the surgery goes well and you recover quickly. -Dan Shamblin (Just mentioning my name so you know who I am, though I'm pretty sure we've met before; I believe I introduced myself to you in the Marcon green room sometime on Friday)
Tue, Jun. 10th, 2008 02:21 pm (UTC)
ladysprite
My thoughts are with you - best wishes that everything goes absolutely smoothly, and that you heal quickly! If there's anything at all I can do, please let me know! *love and hugs and healing vibes*
Tue, Jun. 10th, 2008 02:21 pm (UTC)
catsittingstill
Tom Smith Disease is presently untreatable, but a damaged leg is something else again :-) The anaesthesia stuff is basic CYA--complications are possible but very unlikely. It's probably safer than the drive to the hospital. But when they tell you not to eat or drink for X hours before the surgery--follow that advice. I was told that's what usually causes trouble with anaesthesia. FWIW I've been under twice, and aside from spending most of the next day falling asleep in the middle of talking to people, experienced no ill effects.
Tue, Jun. 10th, 2008 02:44 pm (UTC)
kinsfire
Last two times it happened to me (needing anaesthesia) I apparently would stop in mid sentence (once in mid word) and pick up where I left off anywhere from fifteen minutes to four hours later. Other than that, I was fine.
Tue, Jun. 10th, 2008 02:22 pm (UTC)
maiac
I'm thinking OVFF song contest theme.... Best of luck, Tom. Hope you're home soon.
Tue, Jun. 10th, 2008 02:25 pm (UTC)
capplor: What "In honor of T. Smith ....
medical maladies/melodies?" Whatever your NEXT song is, I want to hear it!
Tue, Jun. 10th, 2008 02:22 pm (UTC)
timewalker
Good luck and a speedy recovery Tom!
Tue, Jun. 10th, 2008 02:27 pm (UTC)
technocracygirl
Mi sherbeirach. May you come out hale and hearty and well. My best wishes go with you.
Tue, Jun. 10th, 2008 02:27 pm (UTC)
ztrooper
God speed, and hang in there! Sending good thoughts your way!
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