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Old 11-19-2006, 05:19 AM
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Thanks for everyone's words and support! I am out of the hospital now, and staying comfortably at the Römerhof. I do have a bunch of stuff written down that I want to post (on my normal website), but it is on my laptop. Hopefully, I will be able to get an internet connection for that soon, and then all will be good (I am using the public computer in the Römerhof lobby).

For the most part, everything went very well. The first day after surgery, of course, sucked.

The second day was actually worse, because they took me off of their pain medication, and told me (in a semi-medicated state) to start taking my own pain medication (which was right next to me). Now, I do recall that conversation, but it really didn't stick in my head, so I ended up having a huge crash in my system of NO drugs at all. Very, very, ganz Scheiße!

Anita ended up fixing the problem, and supposedly, a lot of people got yelled at by Dr. B`s staff for doing that (I was told by Anita that Dr. B was very upset with the whole situation.

I left the hospital on Saturday morning, which was a weird situation. I had to ask a couple of nurses a couple of times (speaking German does help) that all I had to do was to say Auf Wiedersehen, and leave).

Skip ahead to today (Sunday, around 1:15pm), and I feel utterly fantastic! I walk about 3x per day, and always remind myself that slow and steady wins the race!

Other than normal incision pain, and probably a bit of muscule irritation in my back, I feel almost like a human being again.

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Old 11-19-2006, 06:30 AM
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david
heres a BIG WARM Welcome To the other side.
keep up the great work keep walking and most of all Stay Positive. the force is with you!!
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Old 11-19-2006, 09:07 AM
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David
Just wanted to add my hugs and congrats to the list! Its so nice to see you feeling better and healing! I am so glad things went well for you and know that you will continue to do well.
Keep us posted
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Old 11-19-2006, 09:45 AM
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Appreciate it, Kim!

The only thing I wonder now is why I didn't do this at least one (if not two) years ago? (Chuck, please have a private laugh to yourself now!)

Yes, the first fews days were very difficult, but I am much much better now, and can actually envision living my life again! (eventually)

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Old 11-19-2006, 10:31 AM
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no laughing here i am just happy you got to the other side and with the best doctor in the world.
you will have the best possible outcome
shame you didnt come with me in aug we could have partyed at the voltsfest. !!!
remember stay postive recovery can be quit a roller coaster ride. and david feel free to call or write if you need any thing!!
things are going to get nothing but better for you.
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Old 11-20-2006, 01:48 AM
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Agreed 1000%!

I just can't remember the last time I felt like a human being again, with little or no pain....keeping in mind that my surgery was only 6 days ago!

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Old 11-20-2006, 07:18 AM
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David, congrats and thanks for posting! I'm glad you chanting the "slow & steady" slogan, to save me the trouble of using it here.

Glad you made it through the worst, I hope each day give you strength, peace and energy. Be well.

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Old 11-20-2006, 12:12 PM
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Thanks!

I think I am to the point now where I can really begin to relax, recuperate, and enjoy Germany for more than just 'medical tourism'.

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Old 11-20-2006, 01:58 PM
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Hi David,
Enjoy Germany and your pain free status, take you time and keep chanting my mantra to yourself
Best
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Old 11-20-2006, 11:46 PM
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Normally, I believe the expression is......

A picture is worth a thousand words

How about, a picture is worth 28k €?

Dr. B., Anita, and myself!

(as a slight warning, the last couple of shots in that album are of my scar [with my hand used as a frame of reference])

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