Brain surgery and a few funnies.

[Double-O-Dave]

Hi Ringo:

Glad to hear you are doing well. A suggestion - ask the Dr. to remove the rivets/screws and replace them with BIG crude looking stiches. That way, when you get to go home, all you'll need to do is add some electrodes to your neck and you're all set for Halloween. Hang in there, buddy, we are all pulling for you.

Best regards,

Dave

 

[Ranger514]

Hang in there, Kid! Thanks for the light-hearted update. You know we're pulling for you.

 

[DCWilson]

Good wishes to you , and keep the faith. Report back when you can and keep the jokes coming. They're as big a part of getting better as the surgery itself.

 

[Engineer1911]

Good luck , you are in our prayers.

I'm glad to see the surgery didn't harm your spelling / typing skills.

 

[wbraswell]

Tell them you want remote control on your new "hood". Get well.

 

[moosedog]

Good to hear from you Ringo. You sound better all ready. Confidence and a strong mental outlook are aids to a speedy recovery and you have both.
I'll say a few more just for good luck.

 

[3dots]

Thanks for the report, Chrome-Dome...just kidding . Happy to hear the first round went OK. I have faith that you'll be good as new when all is said and done.

Best,
Don

 

[M29since14]

Good wishes to you , and keep the faith. Report back when you can and keep the jokes coming. They're as big a part of getting better as the surgery itself.

I agree with David. With your attitude and sense of humor you are BOUND to come through this with flying colors!

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

 

[pawncop]

Prayer from your brother in arms. May God rest His hand upon the shoulders on those caring for you. You remain in our thoughts and hope for the complete healing.

 

[JayAychOh]

Keeping you in my prayers, Ringo. Thanks for the update.

 

[Texas Star]

Can you give us a summary of what the screws and wires are supposed to do?

I've never heard of this sort of procedure. Will the wires be under the skull, in the brain?

Prayers continue.

 

[don5]

Really glad to hear from you! Hang in there. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Keep us updated.

 

[usm1rifle]

Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.

My prayers are with you!

 

[Bugkiller99]

Ringo, you are a hoot! Hang tough.
Get the optional Bluetooth if they offer it.

 

[REM 3200]

God bless, Ringo

 

[16thVACav]

Hope you're feeling better and continuing to improve today.

 

[OFT II]

You're in our thoughts and prayers, Ringo.

Oh, one question: slotted or phillips head?

 

[BigBill]

Wish you a speedy recovery. God bless. Bigbill

 

[walkin jack]

You hang in there my friend. You at the top of my prayer list until you're all better. Keep that up-beat and positive attitude and get back to us when you can.

And don't you worry 'bout that bald headed thang, you just stick it up and walk it! Guys like us make it look GOOD!

 

[zzzippper]

I'm glad it was out-patient and they didn't have to put you under, that always simplifies things. I was put out when they drilled a hole to drain blood and had to spend the night. Anti-seizure drugs to make sure I didn't flip out. Before I could be released I had to pass physical and cognitive tests. I ran mental circles around those young nurses.

 

[allthumbs]

I'm very happy for you that all seems to be going well, I love your attitude and having a good and positive attitude will help as much as anything else. Stay strong and positive my friend, bless you and your family. John

 

[wbraswell]

So, when they get through, how many stations will you be able to get? Wifi?

 

[sophie]

Well Ringo, it's good to hear from you and you haven't lost your sense of humor for sure. It sounds like one heck of a preparation you have went through for this surgery. When and if you can please update us on your operation. You have a good sense of humor and have approached this surgery with an upbeat attitude. Sometimes that is half the battle. Let us hear from you on your progress when you come out from under all those good drugs they are going to give you.

 

[the ringo kid]

Just stay away from those canned tamales!
You will be fine!

Heh heh, if I dont? ill wind up intensive care. Im doing better today though. Not only have the bandgages off but I now have two horseshoe shaped scars and a few other incisions. Ive got to keep these reples short because wifi isnt that good here and some letters arent responding,

 

[NYlakesider]

Heh heh, if I dont? ill wind up intensive care. Im doing better today though. Not only have the bandgages off but I now have two horseshoe shaped scars and a few other incisions. Ive got to keep these reples short because wifi isnt that good here and some letters arent responding,

Great news, keep up the good work!

 

[the ringo kid]

Prayers sent for a successful surgery and a fast recovery!

Just out of curiosity, did they use Phillips head screws, torx, or what?

I dont know but, i felt like I was Dale Earntharts car at a racetrack having the tires changed.

 

[the ringo kid]

Ringo, your attitude is an inspiration. Hope we meet someday. Best of luck to you tomorrow.

Same ehere. You allll are helping me trough this and are awsome folks. However, I still hate needles. If you saw a pic of my noggin? well, the best description I can make in comparing it with something is-remember the third installment of the original Star Wars movie? Return of the Jedi. Wel, the part where Luke takes the helmet off of Darth Vader-look at his noggin. The battle damge on his head--looks like mine.

 

[snubbyfan]

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXFDLlctNeo[/ame]

 

[the ringo kid]

Thanks for the update, glad to hear you're up and about. So, three operations, huh? You must have bought into the deluxe package at the hospital! Hang in there...

The third surgery is on the 26th and is where they have to insert batteries into my chest. They will be opening the left sde because I want anything to interfere with shooting. They said ssince I want to use rifles, that they suggest surgery there or it mght damage the batteies.

 

[the ringo kid]

More prayers headed south until we get an update tomorrow Ringo.

I forgot to mention in my last post-at the deluxe surgery is actually the norm for this type. Im nt sure whats different from an others but, this one is a rarer type operation. The others dont last as long as this oe does. Also, I have been cleared to go home sometime in the afternoon. The only effects im feeling now are a slight headach from all the staples. The screws--or guideposts, were removed yesterday.

Also, I didnt feel any pain yesterday after the used my IV to inject the pain killer. After injecting the PC--I dont remember a thing even though I was awake. I dont even remember the two dime-sized holes they drilled. I was groggy and then they tested my motor skills by using something to touch various nerves on both sides my my brain. One of few tings I remmber elling ny Dr, is thats this surgery reminded me of a Star Trek episode called: Spock;s Brain The doc laughed at that. The testing was done in order to see what was needed for te fine tuning of things in about a week or so.