OT: I have been missing here in August because of health problems

Aug 24, 2009 14 Replies
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The last day of July I developed extreme pain in the back and pelvis area and the worst cramps in all of the left leg that I have ever experienced. I could not walk and live alone. I was able to call th ambulance, call a brother in another state, and crawl to the door to unlock it.I was rushed for a CAT scan in he emergency room and a fracture was soon found.Massive doses of narcotics and powerful steroids reduced the pain and cramps considerably. I will spare you the details.I am now able to be home again using a walker for short times.Sitting very long produces pain. I thus likely will not post here much for a while longer.



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I have had no interest in wine or food since the problem, likely because of some of the drugs given including 30 ml of long-lasting steroids just before I left the hospital.



I am 76 years old, so recovery likely will not be as fast as when I was 9 years old and had my spine and pelvis fractured in a head-on collision between the school bus I was on and a loaded log truck.


So sorry to hear of your fracture and pain I had noticed I hadn't seen any posts from you, but assumed maybe you were away.

While you obviously won't heal as fast as when you were 9, I hope your recovery goes as fast as possible. Obviously we wish a valued poster here as little pain as possible, and hope your food/wine interest returns soon, as you have so obviously gotten so much pleasure from both. Selfishly, I hope for your quick recovery because your notes on older wines are among my favorites on this site.

Please get better soon!

Wow! My most sincere sympathies. Thank you for posting this update, though, as I had just begun to worry about you after seeing no response from you in the "Champagne Cocktail" thread, as sure a piece of bait for you as I can think of. Please accept my wishes for a quick and full recovery, which includes a renewed interest in food and wine.

Best wishes, Mark Lipton

Wow! My most sincere sympathies. Thank you for posting this update, though, as I had just begun to worry about you after seeing no response from you in the "Champagne Cocktail" thread, as sure a piece of bait for you as I can think of. Please accept my wishes for a quick and full recovery, which includes a renewed interest in food and wine.

Best wishes, Mark Lipton

The best wishes for a fast recovery from my side too!

All the best,

Michael

All the best from us for as good a recovery as possible. I hope the recovery is so good that your wine senses come back intact and that we can continue reading you...

Mike

Very sorry to hear about your illness. Best wishes from this side of the pond for a speedy recovery, and a return to enjoying your marvelous cellar.

-E

All the best for a speedy recovery. I really enjoy your reviews and love to read about the treasures in you cellar.

That sounds awful, I am so glad you were able to get help though I am sure that it was harder than it sounds.

Be well. Joseph Coulter Joseph Coulter Cruises and Vacations

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So sorry to hear that. At least get well enough to start back drinking up your huge wine reserve!

Glad you are back and still with us. Thankful you are alive. Takes time to heal as we all know as the age dial clicks higher. God bless you.

Moneypenny

Best wishes and let's hope you enjoy drinking wine soon again, since this would be a good sign that you are getting better.

s.

Wishing you well, me too! Looking forward to more notes... :-) Anders

Get well soon, sir. I've mostly been lurking for last few years, so I failed to notice your absence. Glad to see that you're on the mend.

Dan-O

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