Many Thanks For All The Kind And Encouraging Words, Ladies And Gentlemen!

[The Magistrate]

It was a great pleasure to read the print-outs of the many comments made over my surgery. It cheered me up a good deal, in very difficult circumstances. I have been home from the hospital almost a week now, and am feeling at least somewhat on the mend, or at least a bit more of a human than a wound. My energy level is still very low, and movement of most any sort sufficiently unpleasant to be undertaken only after thorough consideration, but even this is a great improvement, and the professionals seem happy with my progress.

The surgery went off well, though I am told that I came up from the anesthesia much more quickly than expected and made a fair stab at pulling various tubes out of my body, so that they had to put me under again very quickly. I remember none of this, but when I came to for the second time several hours later, there were several people hovering very closely, and my arms were immobilized. That first night was fairly grim, but a nurse made the mistake of coming too close with a pen in her hand, which I snatched from her and held, making it clear the pen would not be surrendered till I had the opportunity to write out some questions. Communication improved things enormously.

Sleep proved almost impossible in the hospital after the surgery; I sleep prone, not supine, and any normal posture for sleep was out of the question. After several days, seeing things that were not there was pretty routine; my fields of peripheral vision were very lively places. Our black and white cat made several visits, mostly on the windowsill, and the room sometimes took on a sense of stately rotation. By now, fortunately, I am able at least to lay on my side, and this allows sleep in two hour bursts, repeated several times over the course of the day.

Things can pretty much only get better from here, I suppose. I will be back actively when more fit, and lurking certainly now and again.

I thank you all again for good wishes and thoughts and kind support: it means a lot to me!

[rucky]

1. Welcome back!

Here's to a speedy and full recovery!

[babylonsister]

2. It is SO GOOD to see you back and on the mend, The Magistrate!

You take care of yourself. Heal well, and I look forward to your full-time return. :hug:

[PDJane]

3. I'm glad you're home,

And, hopefully, on the mend. It's good to see you back!

[bigtree]

4. awesome!

. . . good to hear of the progress. More power to you, sir!

[endless october]

5. hope that you are feeling great very soon.

welcome back.

[sharp_stick]

6. Welcome back

nice to see you're on the mend. Major surgery is a kick isn't it?

[NanceGreggs]

7. Welcome home!

:hi:

[hlthe2b]

13. Good to see you back too, NG!

:hi:

[joeybee12]

8. Woo-hoo! Welcome Back!

:toast:

[hlthe2b]

9. Fantastic! So glad to hear you are on the mend...

Don't get too impatient with the recovery rate... take your time and let yourself heal. Welcome back!

[cliffordu]

10. Welcome back, Sir, and stop scaring us like that,

dammit.

[DevonRex]

11. I lol'd about you taking the pen so you could communicate. Just the

thought of you not being able to ask questions and have your say is simply ludicrous. Here's hoping your sleep improves steadily and quickly. Two hours at a time is rough.

:hug:

[BurtWorm]

12. Rest, sir.

Rest and get well.

[gratuitous]

14. Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery

The ranks of the erudite at DU hope you're feeling even gooder soon!

[gkhouston]

15. You're back!

:bounce: We've missed you.

[Botany]

16. I wish much wonderful sleep

[The empressof all]

17. I've been thinking of you quite a bit Sir...

I'm so glad to hear that you are on the mend and feeling well enough to peruse the Community. Sending all my best healing thoughts your way. :hug: :hi:

[Subdivisions]

18. Great to see you, sir! Welcome back! n/t

[blogslut]

19. There you are

Mend well and take it slow. You have been greatly missed but if your absence enables your recovery then all is good.

[Dappleganger]

20. 6 months from now you'll feel like a new person!

So relieved that you're on the mend. Having been through multiple surgeries, several major ones I can relate to those things you shared about sleeping, unfortunately. It'll take awhile to get back into your old sleep patterns, too. Just don't forget you've had major internal restructuring and overdo it!

[Cleita]

21. I'm happy to see you on the road to recovery.

It's good to have you back.

[Beetwasher]

22. Glad To See You Are Recovering, Sir!

n/t

[jobycom]

23. Glad you're back, Magistrate. You mean a lot to all of us. You're the proof

that this place can be good. :hi:

[JeffR]

24. Good to see you here.

Take care of yourself!

[mod mom]

25. Best wishes for a healthy year! Welcome back, Magistrate!

:hi:

[Lisa0825]

26. So happy to hear you are doing well! nt

[Maeve]

27. Take care, sir, and thank you for letting us know how you're doing! eom

[The Magistrate]

264. Thank You Very Much, Ma'am!

[leveymg]

28. Nice to see you back. I'll buy you a drink, when you're ready!

:toast:

[supernova]

29. So glad that you are home, Sir!

:hug:

I'm sure SheWhoMustBeObeyed is overjoyed you're back at home. :D

And don't try to do too much too fast. Men do that.

:hug:

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

30. There's nothing like a brush with mortality to put things in perspective.

Life's a sometimes bumpy journey but the alternative is worth avoiding just to see how things turn out.

Best wishes and a speedy recovery to you, sir.

[Skidmore]

31. You've been missed greatly, Sir.

Welcome back and we hope to see you more and more as you regain your strength. You are needed in the long slog ahead. With the greatest affection, you have all our best healing thoughts coming your way.

[cbayer]

32. Get yourself all better and join us in the new and improved mod hot tub!

:pals:

[johnaries]

33. Welcome back! We have missed you terribly.

So glad to hear you're on the mend. Although only sleeping in 2-hour bursts can be very tiring. I hope you start sleeping regularly and regain your strength soon.

:hi:

[pecwae]

34. How great to see you back!

I don't know why, but the fact that you snatched out tubes then a pen doesn't surprise me much:) Just think, in a couple of days you'll feel even better; couple of weeks, better still; couple of months and closer to normal.

I'm so glad all went well for you; so glad.

[patrice]

35. "...came up from the anesthesia much more quickly than expected..." hmmm, why does that not surprise

me?

As usual, thanks! for the perspective and Please Get Well, Magistrate!

[pinto]

36. Hi Mag. Good to hear from you. Glad you are on the mend and taking what sounds to have been

an ordeal, to say the least, in your inimitable stride. My best to SWMBO, as well.

:thumbsup:

[The Magistrate]

265. Hello, My Friend!

[nadinbrzezinski]

37. Glad you are home

[EFerrari]

38. I'm so happy to see your Honor!

Now we relinquish our worries for
the hospital nursing staff.

:party:

Here's to your speedy recovery, my friend. You have been missed here.

[Obamanaut]

39. A most descriptive post, Sir. Good to see you typing again. n/t

[moondust]

40. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

:hi:

[arthritisR_US]

41. good to see you back and on the mend. In no time you'll be dancing

at the keyboard, or that is my wish! :-)

[OhioChick]

42. Glad to hear that you're home and on the mend.

:hug:

[Lochloosa]

43. Welcome home Magistrate. Mend well.

[alsame]

44. Wishing you a very speedy recovery! nt

[muriel_volestrangler]

45. Hurrah for The Mag! Welcome back, Sir

Take care, get well soon, and I hope we can see you back to your old posting self.

[whathehell]

46. Glad to have you back, Magistrate....You're one of a kind!

[GreenPartyVoter]

47. *hugs*

[NoPasaran]

48. Glad to see you back

Best wishes for a speedy recovery

[cali]

49. Dear Magistrate, so very good to see you posting.

[jotsy]

50. The love of home is the best medicine!

Prepare to be three times as tired, three times as fast. It might make it easier to talk yourself into taking three times the rest. Your body is healing, your mind is coping with discomfort, and it's taxing to be mobile. As we grow, we do it most while sleeping, once we're grown, rest becomes the most expedient route to recovering. If you like riddles, keep the mind busy but let the body rest, Dell makes a great variety of pencil puzzles, perfect little time eaters when there isn't much else you should be trying to do.

Give the spouse a hug from me, she has been awesome to take the time to inform us DUers, some of whom, like me, don't have to know you well to wish you well.

[Stinky The Clown]

51. Welcome back from near death, Mag .......

Very scary, that place that exists immediately after a heart attack. But life does return to near normal ..... and has every chance to actually improve.

I'm not a lecturer, but I am an adviser. I advise positive thinking. You'll find that the fetal position beckons. Avoid it. Choose instead: improved diet, increased exercise, eschewing tobacco in all forms, a near religious fervor toward one glass of good red a day - two on special days, which should abound. And make love to your wife.

All in due time, but none to be put off too far.

Start with whatever cardiac rehab is offered. It is an affirming undertaking, demonstrating what you can do and what is expected of you that you may have thought not.

[yowzayowzayowza]

52. Wonderful!!

Rest Up!!!

[ljm2002]

53. So glad you are on the mend!

I'm sure I speak for many when I say we missed you!

[asjr]

54. Glad to have you back. We heard you

were critical--of the nurses, the doctor, the food, the room, and your next door neighbor, but we didn't believe a word of it!

[LuvNewcastle]

55. Happy to see you're doing better.

Here's hoping for a speedy and full recovery!

[Scurrilous]

56. K & R

:thumbsup:

[BuelahWitch]

57. Glad to see you are feeling better, Sir!

:hi:

[Daphne08]

58. Healing thoughts are being sent your way.

[ChickMagic]

59. Oh, I am so glad you're better, Sir!

Ah, I feel lighter already. :) My best wishes.

[branders seine]

60. Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.

[CrownPrinceBandar]

61. Glad to hear you're feeling better, sir..............n/t

[The Straight Story]

62. Glad you are better! And welcome back (nt)

[marmar]

63. So good to hear from you again, Sir !!!

nt

[monmouth]

64. Dear Sir, You have been missed. Speedy recovery..n/t

[Uncle Joe]

65. Welcome back, The Magistrate.

It's good to see you kicking around.:hi:

[Arkansas Granny]

66. Good to see you again! You have been missed.

[emilyg]

67. Gentle hugs to you Sir.

[foxfeet]

68. Sir, it is good to have you again among us.

I wish you speedy, comfortable and compete healing. BTW, the "stately rotation" of the room can be enjoyable in small doses.

[Jack Rabbit]

69. !!

Photobucket

[The Magistrate]

266. Good To See You Again, Sir!

"Law west of the Pecos...."

[tandot]

70. Get well soon and take it easy.

:hug:

[RFKHumphreyObama]

71. My continued thoughts and prayers and best wishes as you continue your recovery

I know how hard it is recovering from surgery and the difficulty of sleeping in one position after surgery and some of the other experiences you went through. May it only get better from here:hug: :hug:

[NYC_SKP]

72. Welcome Back, Sir.

Your illuminating contributions have been sorely missed, and many thanks for sharing the details of your stay with those at the health care facility.

Their loss is, indeed, our gain.

I wonder if you still have the pen.

:thumbsup:

[CatWoman]

73. Welcome back, Sir!!

:hug:

:hi:

[cherokeeprogressive]

74. Welcome back, Sir. Many wishes for a rapid mend.

You ARE the Man.

[suffragette]

75. Wonderful to hear your recovery is progressing apace

Cat napping with interludes of lurking on DU - sounds like a great path to recovery.
Glad to see you back, sir!

[Fire1]

76. Aww shucks! It was our pleasure! Glad you're home. n/t

[myrna minx]

77. Welcome back, Magistrate.

:hi: May your recovery be swift.

[Call Me Wesley]

78. Good healing vibes still coming, Sir.

Glad to see you posting! :hi:

[shadowknows69]

79. Good to see you Magistrate. Continued health, Sir.

[Mad_Dem_X]

80. Welcome Back!

And best wishes for a speedy and full recovery! :)

[lumberjack_jeff]

81. Keeping the Magistrate from means of communication must have been painful indeed.

:hi:

We're very glad to have you back.

[Soylent Brice]

82. welcome back!

take it easy and heal quickly!!

[rosesaylavee]

83. Welcome back!

Your description of your travails gave me a much needed life. I am very glad that your room has ceased it stately rotation! (Get well!)

[TexasObserver]

84. Sir, Yes Sir!

Glad you're back.

[CitizenLeft]

85. yay, you're back!

So glad you're on the mend! :hug: You were missed.

[OnyxCollie]

86. Welcome back.

[Ignis]

87. Unreserved felicitations on your expeditious reinvigoration!

:woohoo:

[Dinger]

88. Woo Hoo! Howdy Magistrate!

Glad to have you back!:) :hi: :thumbsup: :toast: :bounce: :party: :hippie:

[The Doctor.]

89. Great to have you up and running again! Errr... so to speak.

Ask your Docs about getting into a pool. Moving around or swimming in water improves recovery after many types of procedures.

Great to have you back!

[Hubert Flottz]

90. Welcome back to the world of the living.

Been there done that and it takes several weeks to get back to anything close to normal. Keep the little pillow close and hang in there.

[11 Bravo]

91. Damn, it's good to have you back! Be well, Sir.

[jannyk]

92. I am so pleased that you are on the mend. Welcome back!

[trotsky]

93. It is good to hear you are on the mend, Magistrate.

A true gem on DU; your absence did not go unnoticed, as you are well aware.

[ProSense]

94. Welcome back Sir.

Best wishes for a speedy path to full recovery.

[me b zola]

95. I'm so glad that you're back and feeling better

That has got to be a very traumatic surgery that you went through, I can't imagine. Please take care of yourself and continue to mend. :hug:

[Behind the Aegis]

96. Glad to hear you are on the mend!

I hope you recover quickly and well.

[GrapesOfWrath]

97. Dear Magistrate

so very good to hear from you, and to know that you are on the mend. :applause:

[TrogL]

98. Cats can teleport

You are truly blessed that yours chose to make that long a trip and got back OK.

[sellitman]

99. The " Moderators" here are friendlier than those in the hospital.

My wish is for you to only have to deal with our DU Mods in the future.

I wish you only continued recovery and good health Sir.

[shanti]

100. get well soon, sir!

we miss you!

[hootinholler]

101. w00t Sir! just w00t! n/t

[spanone]

102. you're welcome, sir.....you have been greatly missed

:patriot:

[wryter2000]

103. It's wonderful to see you, sir

Welcome back. :hi;

[MissDeeds]

104. Good to know you're doing well

Take care, I look forward to seeing your posts again!

:hi:

[HCE SuiGeneris]

105. Here's to a quick and uncomplicated recovery...

wishing you well, Sir. :toast:

[Ishoutandscream2]

106. So happy to see you here again!

You take care of yourself!!

[WCGreen]

107. I pulled some tubes out of my body when I was in the hospital

a few months back...

I see that great minds react alike...

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

108. One word...

OUCH!

Good to see you back, Sir! :hi:

[intheflow]

I'm so glad to you see you back on this side of the veil, Sir!

Surgery? Bah!! It's no match for the force of your will and general surliness. I know both will greatly aid you in your recovery. But I'm still sending you a bit of psychic healing energy anyway, because two surly wills are surely better than one in all recovery efforts. Do take care and know we're all pulling for you and wish you back with us full time as soon as you're able.

[theophilus]

109. GET WELL SOON!!!!! n/t

[AwakeAtLast]

110. Yay! So glad you're better

Hope you continue to improve - make sure you take it easy though. The flame wars here may set you back. ;)

[malaise]

111. Welcome back

SIR!! Delighted to see you!! :grouphug: :D

[blondeatlast]

112. So good to see you on the mend. You are a DU treasure--even when you

smack me down with your wisdom!
:hug:

[EFerrari]

115. That is a longstanding rite of DU initiation.

I remember when his Honor and I disagreed 9 of 10 times.

We've agreed more and more as time has gone by.

I'm glad he's seen the light. :evilgrin:

[Uzybone]

113. Excellent news, Sir.

Very glad that you are recovering well. Best of luck.

[Octafish]

114. That wasn't a cat.

...Sir! Ha hah! Great to read you, Magistrate.

When you get a moment, a website for your pleasure:

Unreal Aircraft

[roguevalley]

116. MAGISTRATE! How wonderful to hear you again. Please get well.

Your civility and rationality are most missed.

[City Lights]

117. Glad you're back, and on the mend!

Hope you're feeling stronger each day. :-)

[CTyankee]

118. You had "ICU psychosis" and that made you hallucinate. I had it too.

I too was on my back due to abdominal surgeries (several). At one point I was "on a train" and I could actually feel the "sway". I was explained to me later by a friend who is an anesthesiologist who said I hallucinated due to sleep deprivation, specifically REM sleep. This is fairly common, tho a little weird at the time. To this day I don't know what the ICU really looked like...

[flyarm]

119. Yeahhh Magistrate!!! Great to see you here, and to know you are recouping well!!!

Thank goodness SIR..that you are recovering and home in your own bed!!

Now take it slow..and let your body heal ..Time is your best friend.

Walk when they tell you to, and follow everything they tell you.

And EAT..you need to get strength back and you get it with nutrition..soup is a good source! ( our moms were right!!)

Ohhh so happy to know you are on your way to recovery!!!

My prayers are answered!!

Listen to your loved ones..they know what you need at this time..because they saw it all and know what was told to them about your care..they are your greatest advocates!!

I am wishing for you that each day is better and better!!

Kindest thoughts for your full recovery,
fly

[Bobbie Jo]

120. Welcome back, dear sir.

Good to see you! :hi:

[asdjrocky]

121. So glad to have you back!

[DeepModem Mom]

122. Thanks for checking in with us, Sir! You're missed!

[Boudica the Lyoness]

123. Good for you grabbing that pen!

:)

[AspenRose]

124. The Magistrate is kicking ass and taking names.

Way to go, sir. :D

[Broken_Hero]

125. Welcome back Good Sir,

:D :toast:

[Danger Mouse]

126. It's good to see you back and on the mend!!!!

:hi:

[Hekate]

127. Welcome home, good sir! I rejoice, along with your family, that you are on the mend!

:hug:

Hekate

[meti57b]

128. It's so great to have you back!!

[tishaLA]

129. It's so nice to see you back, sir.

[hisownpetard]

130. What spirit! You, Sir, are indefatigable.

Welcome back!

[John Q. Citizen]

131. I figured you were far too much a curmudgeon to let a little open heart surgery keep

you down long.

Here's to a speedy and full recovery!

[gleaner]

132. I'm glad you're getting better .....

I hope things get easier for you quickly and that you can get more sleep. Hospitals are strange places at the best of times. I'm sure the cat came to see that they were treating you well. ;)

[druidity33]

133. thank goodness you are recovering. nt.

[GinaMaria]

134. You're back! It's so good to see your post.

[Vattel]

135. best wishes

and get well soon

[Odin2005]

136. Good to hear you are OK, friend!

:hi:

[Greyhound]

137. Good to hear from you. Will your healing.

:hug:

[Swamp Rat]

138. WOOHOO!!!!!

:woohoo: :hug:

[proud patriot]

139. Salutations Sir

:patriot: it's a good day

[kiva]

140. It is good to see you back here, sir. n/t

[zeemike]

141. Just don't over do it.

And take a lot of those 2 hour naps....we will still be here waiting to hear how you are doing.

[JaneFordA]

142. Yippee! :-)

This is the best thing I've read all day! Huzzah, great going and yippee! :-D

[goclark]

143. Best wishes for a real speedy recovery! nt

[Cetacea]

144. Cool! Welcome back!

Rest up and speedy recovery, Sir!

[Gregorian]

145. Ouch. Best of recovery for you.

I just got a call from my neighbor yesterday. Mitral valve repair is on his calendar for two weeks from now. I can only imagine how frightening this must all be.

Get well. That's an order! :)

[MoonRiver]

146. Welcome back, THE Magistrate!

So happy to hear you're on the mend! No doubt you will be able to contribute many excellent commentaries on our health care system, when you are all better. :hug:

[grahamhgreen]

147. Ah, so the pen is mightier than the tube-pulling!

[Jackpine Radical]

148. My dear Magistrate,

Things just did not feel normal around here without you to grace our humble threads with your elegant and penetrating commentary. Welcome to the Brotherhood of Zipper Chests. For what it's worth, I joined--well, was drafted--in 1992.

[lpbk2713]

149. It's good that you're back on your feet again, sir.

I'm glad things are looking up. It's good to hear from you. Thanks for staying in touch.



:thumbsup: :hi: :thumbsup:

[bigwillq]

150. Good to see you on.

Hope you're feeling better. Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery. :hug: :hi:

[BrklynLiberal]

151. Welcome back

:thumbsup: :hi:

[REP]

Glad you're doing better!

I, too, have extubated myself coming out of anesthesia; in my case, they tied my arms to the bed. It was most unpleasant. I now request, in writing, that that not be done when I have surgery. It gets strange looks until I relate that story; apparently, that's Bad Form form for recovery room staff.

I expect you to return to knowing the difference between 'lie' and 'lay' when you are fully recovered! :-)

[berni_mccoy]

152. I am so very glad to hear you are doing better and I look forward to your full return

Sir!

[RainDog]

153. welcome back n/t

[Kingofalldems]

154. Welcome back sir.

[RetroLounge]

155. So glad to hear your on the mend

:hi:

RL

[greatauntoftriplets]

156. Welcome back, Sir!

I wish you a speedy recovery.

[Overseas]

157. Welcome back ! //nt

[Warren Stupidity]

158. Welcome back! In your absence Skinner has ruled we all have to post like you now.

You should be proud.

[bertman]

159. Holding the pen hostage! I love it. Get well soon, TM. nt

[Loki]

160. Hear! Hear!

My dear Magistrate, hospital and sleep is an oxymoron, and this comes from a nurse (me). So glad to have you back.

Lee

[redqueen]

161. Glad to hear you're feeling a little better...

welcome back. :hug:

[EmeraldCityGrl]

162. It must have taken alot of energy to write this. Sending healing thoughts.

[AngryAmish]

163. Huzzah, Sir!

[asdjrocky]

164. Thank you sir!

You calm demeanor and keen eye for conflict management are sorely missed at DU. I've learned much.

(Not having as much luck putting it into practice, however.)

[janet118]

165. Keep doing those painful breathing exercises . . .

My husband had the same operation 4 years ago - I remember it vividly because it was during Hurricane Katrina. While I was sitting next to my husband watching him sleeping, CNN showed Cheney speaking to a group of folks in Mississippi after the storm and a wonderful man in the crowd yelled, "Fuck you, Cheney."

When my husband woke up, I told him about it and he smiled. I knew then he was going to be okay. And so will you, Mr. Magistrate.

[Pithlet]

166. Good to see you back.

:thumbsup: :hi:

[scarletwoman]

167. Delighted to hear that you're home!

Now, get back in bed and rest, dammit.

Wishing you a speedy healing and sending loving thoughts.

:hug:
sw

[UpInArms]

168. so glad to see you back, dear Magistrate!

:grouphug:

get well soon - you've been sorely missed.

back fingers edit

[MadMaddie]

169. Welcome back my friend!

I am so very happy you are on the mend!

MadMaddie

[kma3346]

170. Welcome back, Magistrate!

So glad that you're back and on the mend!

[lavenderdiva]

171. So glad to hear you're on the mend, Sir

and your healing & recovery are progressing- We miss you!! :hug: :grouphug: :hug:

[caseycoon]

172. Wonderful to see this post!

I wish you a spedy recovery.
We have missed you.

[daleanime]

173. It's good to see you back sir.

nt

[Mike_03]

174. Dear Magistrate,

Over the years, you were always--without exception--the kindest, most rational and intelligent poster ever here.

I am so sorry you went through any suffering, and my heart goes out to you more than I can express.

Be as well as possible, and please know that so many of us are thinking of you, kind person.

Mike03

[NNN0LHI]

175. Take it slow and easy, Sir

Don't want to lose you.

Really glad you are back home and feeling better.

Take care and see you later.

Don

[Amerigo Vespucci]

176. #1 Law of the Universe...we get back what we put out, AKA the source of the good vibes sent to you

I don't remember the exact words I wrote to you during your surgery, but they were something along the lines of you are woven into the fabric of DU. Others...for better or worse...are too, but I know that many see you as an essential part of what's done here, and I agree. You bring character and class to a Website that strives for both on a daily basis, and hits it (or misses it) as the result of that day's posts. That's the hit-and-miss nature of "The Internets."

But some things remain constant. You're one of them. I know I speak for many when I say that it's great to have you back, even on a limited basis.

:patriot:

[SalmonChantedEvening]

177. My Dear Fellow.

Stay in rest mode whenever possible. May you be well soon. :hug:

[The_Casual_Observer]

178. I hope you can get up & around & build an airplane kit or two.

Best Regards!

T_C_O

[jtrockville]

179. VERY good to hear from you. I look forward to your complete recovery.

[we can do it]

180. Glad You Are on the Mend, Dear Sir!

[TK421]

181. It is great to see you back Sir! We were quite worried about you!

[Canuckistanian]

182. Our pleasure, Sir

Your presence is sorely missed here.

Please endeavour to return post-haste.

(signed)
The loyal DUer Magistrate Opposition and Appreciation Society

Canusckistanian, President and Chair.

[jillan]

183. So happy to hear you are feeling better. Thanks for letting us know.

:hug:
Keep taking care of yourself!

[StrongBad]

184. Nice!

[Patsy Stone]

185. Excellent news.

It's lovely to see you. :toast:

[senseandsensibility]

186. Happy to hear the good news

of your recovery, my friend.

[SeattleGirl]

187. Good to see you!

So glad you are on the mend! :hi:

[babydollhead]

188. Welcome back to the rest of your life!

[earcandle]

189. Your post reminds me of when I had surgery. Glad you are arousing yourself enough to lurk and post!

[Born_A_Truman]

190. So happy to see you're home!

Rest and take care of yourself!

[Raine]

191. Welcome Back!!!

:bounce: :-)

[G_j]

192. I'm sure you'll be back

all the best wishes, enjoy your recovery!

[Batgirl]

193. Haven't been able to read DU in a few days; sure is nice to see this OP.

(Also, big kudos for being barely out of surgery and successfully grabbing that nurse's pen, all ninja-like) :thumbsup:

[David Zephyr]

194. Good to hear from you!

The worst is over. Now, take one day at a time.

I have friends and family who have been through this and the big news is you made it through.

You are on the mend now. Don't overdo it.

You have a lot of friends here.

[Karmadillo]

195. Good to see you are on the mend.

nt

[MH1]

196. It's great to see this post

take it easy and rest up. Looking forward to seeing you back here in full health. :)

:toast:

[madrchsod]

197. welcome back...

yes it is impossible to sleep in the hospital...

[inna]

198. Cheers, best wishes, and wishing you the speediest recovery possible!!

:yourock:

[Wilms]

199. I got halfway through the subject line and thought, "Yes! The Magistrate!".

While I'm sure the pleasure is (ok, will be) mostly yours, do let me convey my sincerest thanks for the relief your freshly minted words provide.

Enjoy.

[JohnnyLib2]

200. Welcome back!

and happy new year, since yours may just be starting.

:thumbsup:

[bridgit]

201. ^_^

:kick:

[Moochy]

202. You can't keep a good man down, Sir!

:hi: Get Better, Sir!

[Lifelong Protester]

203. glad you are back!

Make sure you take it VERY easy for a while~do NOT rush the recovery. It is easy to get over-confident because, hey, you feel better than you did in the hospital, but be very deliberate and conservative (in a non-political way!!) with your energy. Enjoy just looking out the window, reading, and when it doesn't make your BP rise, read along here.

[Fumesucker]

204. Glad to hear you are on the mend.. Welcome back.. n/t

[pleah]

205. :)

:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

[MadHound]

206. Good to see you back and posting

It's just not the same without you.

[Ken Burch]

207. Glad that you're still with us.

When this all went down, did you at least have one of those cool "life flashing before your eyes" sequences?

And were the beckoning relatives the ones you WANTED to spend eternity with?

Were the twins who speak in unison there?(OH, wait, that was "The Shining"...never mind).

(seriously...it's GREAT that you made it. Welcome back.)

[juajen]

208. As you now know, this recovery is horrific. My heart is with you

as you walk the journey back to health. Take care, and repeat after me, "I can stand this for another ten minutes, then another, and another". A good amount of my husband's best years were after this surgery, and I am sure there are many for you. We all love you very much, Magistrate. Please take your time, and we will hear from you, when we hear from you.

[QC]

209. Good to see you here again! n/t

[Leopolds Ghost]

210. Welcome Back, Dear sir, and Godspeed on your road to recovery!

Signed, Leopolds Ghost

[stevedeshazer]

211. My haiku to you, Sir.

Always in control

Too formal for me but, hey

The Magistrate rules.

----

Best wishes.

[ibegurpard]

212. Get well sir!

[immoderate]

213. Good to hear from you. feel better!

--imm

[Skittles]

214. The Magistrate ROCKS!!!

:hi:

[Terra Alta]

215. best wishes for you

and I hope for a speedy recovery!:toast:

[FrenchieCat]

216. You're Back!

:woohoo:

Now for Good Times! :applause:

[Blue_Tires]

217. You're BACK!!!

We held up the entire revolution just to keep your place on the bandwagon!:crazy:

[voc]

218. Best Wishes to you, Sir!

Take your time and concentrate on getting well.Looking forward to your posts!

[tom_paine]

219. Feel better soon, sir!

[Oldtimeralso]

220. Wishing you a speedy recovery! N/T

[Vickers]

221. I'm glad you're a tough old coot.

:P

[Posteritatis]

222. What they all said! (nt)

[maddezmom]

223. Welcome Back Mage

:hug:

[uppityperson]

224. Glad you are healing and hospitals are good when you need them, but great to leave.

Hoping you continue to heal quickly and well.

[neverforget]

225. Welcome back sir!

[krispos42]

226. Doubleplus Good, Sir.

Doubleplus good, indeed! :hug:

[tekisui]

227. An update that only The Magistrate could give.

Thanks for checking in. Be well, friend.

[LeahD]

228. Good Wishes

I wish you well, Sir. You are the heart of DU.

[Vidar]

229. Welcome back.

[Lasher]

230. I have been looking forward to hearing from you.

Sounds like you're still just a tiny bit sore. Thanks for the update.

[Blue-Jay]

231. Wishing you a speedy recovery, Mr. Magistrate.

Prone or supine, I seem to remember seeing you sleep upright in a chair.

:D

[area51]

232. Welcome back.

:hug:

[opihimoimoi]

233. Good to cya home....hope recovery is swift...we need ya on the Wall

them freeps are almost in the court yard.....

Come, we go surf

[MrScorpio]

234. Welcome back!

Great to see you

[BumRushDaShow]

235. Welcome back

and get well quickly!!!!! :hug:

[rasputin1952]

236. Glad to see you back...

Follow the medical orders, and you'll be backup to par shortly, (although it will seem like along time). make sure you take meds and don't do anything that will stress you out to any great degree.

You are in my thoughts...:pals:

[DFW]

237. Lurk at haste, post at leisure.

But do both at your own speed. We await your full return in the meantime.

[madmax]

238. Best Wishes, Sir.

We missed you. Glad you are on the mend.

[unhappycamper]

239. Welcome back, Sir.

I'm glad to hear you're doing better. BTW I have found out that pain means a) you're still alive and b) healing after surgery. :hi:

[tomm2thumbs]

240. and you thought you might not play the violin!!

oh wait, did you know how to play the violin before?

Rest well and recover quicky!

[Tom Rinaldo]

241. How may we entertain you now, Sir?

I would gladly pose a strawman argument for you to tear apart with polite precision prose if you would like....

Welcome back!

[BlancheSplanchnik]

242. YAYY!! no wait, I mean, HUZZAHH!!

Great to see you have gotten yourself to the Greatest :D


one question, though....

When sleeping prone, how is it that you don't end up like this: ??

[Bluerthanblue]

243. so glad to hear !

I'll be continuing send wishes for healing and comfort to you and your loved ones.

Please be gentle with yourself

~blu

[mike_c]

244. get well soon, dude!

:hug:

[crikkett]

245. Welcome back, sir!

You are well-loved :hug:

[Skip Intro]

246. May your recovery be a smooth and speedy one, sir.

[tomp]

247. You go, Sir! nt

[Ellipsis]

248. Well.... ALLLright!!!

I am surrounded by friends who have had their chest cracked open with chest scars, even one with a horizontal chest scar. It's become its own club who support one another when in need, as DU does for you. Embrace the love.

Hallelujah!

[dixiegrrrrl]

249. Good news indeed.

[4_TN_TITANS]

250. Sorely missed, Sir....

May a speedy recovery loom on the horizon.

[Forkboy]

251. I'm arriving to this thread fashionably late.

I'm very glad to hear you're home and on the mend. I hope you didn't end up with Nurse Ratched while you were in there.



Hope you're feeling well soon, my friend.

[The Magistrate]

267. Thank You, Old Friend!

The nurses actually were quite decent and friendly, and the cmbination of sleeplessness and morphine put something of a glaze over the period in any case....

[Forkboy]

268. You didn't happen to pocket any of that morphine did you?

I could use a glaze over things myself. ;)

Good to see you!

[kentuck]

252. Good to see you, Sir!

Welcome back!

[auntAgonist]

253. Continued good thoughts Magistrate!

:toast: to a long and healthy life.

aA
kesha

[Vincardog]

254. Heal quickly sir.

[smoogatz]

255. A speedy recovery, Sir.

You've been missed around here.

[Flaxbee]

256. Wonderful news, The Magistrate!

I missed the thread about your surgery, but I am so very glad to hear it went well and you're on the mend.

All my very best to you, The Magistrate! :hug:

[Tripmann]

257. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

[bear425]

258. Good to see you, Sir! Keep up the recovery!

:hug:

[mac56]

259. Welcome back to DU, Sir

Wishing continued progress for you.

[grantcart]

260. Wonderful news buddy, excuse me, Sir!

[tavalon]

261. This is a much happier thing than a eulogy

Eulogies suck for a number of reasons. First, you aren't around to find out that people really liked you and second your friends and family are hurting an awful lot. Having the surgery you had is scary enough but coming through it allows all of us the opportunity to tell you how much we appreciate you here and you actually get to hear it.

I think we ought to have more threads where we appreciate one another. You are definitely someone who raises the level of discourse here, even when you disagree. And I'm really happy that you are still here to hear that!

[enigmatic]

262. Keep getting well, Sir!

[Vinnie From Indy]

263. You Sir, Are the Man!

Welcome back buddy!

Hopefully each day will see a gathering of strength in spirit and body! Cheers!

[Festivito]

269. Not a single, sir, in all that! I guess you'd better keep mending.

Thank you for letting us know.

It's helpful when we have some grounding reality thrown into the mix of idealisms. It adds a bit of traction to our stepping.

[BlueIris]

270. Welcome back, Sir!!

Love you, man. I mean, Sir. Again.

[TheKentuckian]

271. You're most welcome, Sir. I'm glad you're on the upswing

[kwassa]

272. I will be starting cardiac rehab next week .....

I only had a stent, of course, but I also couldn't sleep in the hospital, what with being woken every hour or so by people running tests. I also had good care, just not sleep-conducive care.

Best wishes for a full recovery.

[Fire_Medic_Dave]

273. Best wishes!

[mstinamotorcity]

274. Glad you are back in the saddle

just because you are not riding high does not mean you are not riding.Time to put it to the trolls.You fired up!!You ret to go!!!!:9 :9 :9

[Raven]

275. Love 'ya. n/t