Back in the hospital

[fronobulax]

Yeah, fortunately I'm pretty much isolated in my private room.

So then you won't disturb anyone when they bring you the mandolin

 

[chazmo]

So then you won't disturb anyone when they bring you the mandolin

Speaking of mandolin... This has always been one of my favorite mandolin performances.... I wonder what happened to these guys; very talented. Anyway, dread, hope you feel better really soon. Enjoy:

 

[gjmalcyon]

Much love in Philly for The Hooters. They're still performing:

THE HOOTERS

www.hootersmusic.com

Their drummer, David Uosikkinen (who I've met and talked with) has an interesting project called "In The Pocket" that gets together to cover some of Philly's iconic songs:

David Uosikkinen's In the Pocket: Essential Songs of Philadelphia: Welcome

Uosikkinen's ambitious and always musically tasty IN THE POCKET project, brings together a rotating line up of all-star Philly musicians to cover classic...

songsinthepocket.org

 

[CosmicArkie]

Prayers still heading your way from Tejas on a daily basis.....

 

[mavuser]

feel better, Dread

 

[GGJaguar]

Sending major mojo and positive vibes your way! I hope the "dewatering" is successful!

 

[dreadnut]

Hooked up to an IV Lasix cocktail, heart monitor wires, and I feel like a pincushion. A least I've got that going for me!

Oh, and perpetually thirsty as I'm on a strict fluid restriction.

 

[West R Lee]

Hooked up to an IV Lasix cocktail, heart monitor wires, and I feel like a pincushion. A least I've got that going for me!

Oh, and perpetually thirsty as I'm on a strict fluid restriction.

I noticed your footer there Marc. Would you like me to bring you some Bourbon?

West

 

[dreadnut]

Make it Chivas Regal Scotch and you've got a taker.

 

[dreadnut]

So apparently my heart is in worse shape than I realized. They tell me it's only functioning at 30-40%. Had a long talk with the palliative care team and my wife today, discussing all the different possibilities and eventualities. The plan at this point is to get me home and NOT get fluid overloaded again. This will mainly require a strict salt reduction and fluid restrictions. I'll have a care team coming to my house periodically. Plus my nurse wife and nurse daughter are watching over me closely.

 

[gjmalcyon]

I hope you are home, comfortable, and back with your guitars, mandolin, and family soon.

And I hope that your being tag-teamed by the family nurses is not too exasperating.

 

[MartyG]

The pump might be at 30-40% but your heart is running at 110%. The pump might need some rehab, but your heart is a strong as ever.

Marty

 

[GGJaguar]

Ack! I hope the required changes do the trick.

 

[sailingshoes72]

Sorry to hear this, Dread! Home and family are the best medicine. Oh... and guitars and music, too!

 

[Rich Cohen]

So apparently my heart is in worse shape than I realized. They tell me it's only functioning at 30-40%. Had a long talk with the palliative care team and my wife today, discussing all the different possibilities and eventualities. The plan at this point is to get me home and NOT get fluid overloaded again. This will mainly require a strict salt reduction and fluid restrictions. I'll have a care team coming to my house periodically. Plus my nurse wife and nurse daughter are watching over me closely.

Man of man, Dread. Hang in there, and listen to the doctors and nurses. They know best. Prayers ALL the time.

 

[chazmo]

Oy, dread... Wishing you the best with the fluids, etc.

 

[Stuball48]

Pulling for you like a sawmill mule.

 

[walrus]

Do whatever they tell you, dread! Take care!

walrus

 

[geoguy]

I'm sorry to hear this news, dread. Hang in there, and please follow the docs' instructions as best you can.

 

[GuildFS4612CE]

Sorry to hear. Hope you do better at home. Please give your wife your login info to keep us updated if you're not feeling well enough.