{"id":1809,"date":"2007-02-10T14:04:17","date_gmt":"2007-02-10T19:04:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mainecourse.com\/mt\/?p=1809"},"modified":"2007-02-10T14:43:04","modified_gmt":"2007-02-10T19:43:04","slug":"break-a-leg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mainecourse.com\/mt\/2007\/02\/10\/break-a-leg\/","title":{"rendered":"Break A Leg!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Michael: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153You\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve got to write a blog post, with pictures. Make sure Linda brings your camera when she picks you up\u00e2\u20ac\u009d.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dan: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153God\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s punishment for not being with you in Indiana\u00e2\u20ac\u009d.<\/span><\/p>\n

Beware of black ice on the driveway when you fetch the morning paper\u00e2\u20ac\u201dor better yet, train your dog to get it.
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I did neither\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6these pics illustrate the consequences.<\/span><\/p>\n

(How exactly <\/em>did this happen? Random interplay of gravity and physics).<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Hospital<\/a>
\nIn post-op bed at Emerson, having nice lunch before going home.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Bed,<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

Ensconced comfortably in bed with Paxie watching over me.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Cast,<\/a><\/p>\n

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Cast resting and movable wireless office established, thanks to nurse and case manager Linda.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Screws\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Hardware sure to set off all airport metal detectors. Someone said I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll need to carry a special medical card to get through.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Scooter<\/a><\/p>\n

Day 5: Re-gaining some freedom with my own “scooter libby”. <\/span><\/p>\n

Big hugs and thank-yous to:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Mark and Adam: That Hendricks Gin Mark brought over is awesome!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Marjie and Freddy: The sunflowers and assorted nuts and chocolates basket was soooo nice.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Jim and Jim: Your get-well cookies arrived \u00e2\u20ac\u201c had a couple with morning coffee.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Greg: Your visit and watching another episode of West Wing together was heartwarming.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Kathryn and Ro: For the idea and motivation to find me a leg scooter.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Lil, Cris, Val, Jack, Ilia, Anita, LaRad, Marjie, Becca, Greg, Jim, Polly, Drew, Kathryn, Susan, JimD, JimE, Betsy, Deb, Ruth, Bonnie (who did I forget?): <\/span>For your calls \/ email \/ cards \/ visits.<\/span>
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Emerson Hospital ER staff (Julie, Nancy, Maureen, Paul): For your TLC, and Dr. Sackwell, for the deft reduction that put my foot back in proper alignment and took away the worst of the pain.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Emerson<\/span> Hospital<\/span> pre and post op staff (Judy, Michelle, Glasford, Jo, Sandy, Ariani, Mwaniki, Kathy): For your bedside manner, attentiveness, and for patiently answering all my questions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dr. Beyloume: For whisking me off to another planet before surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dr. Driscoll: For the great ORIF (open reduction & internal fixation) and temporary <\/span> <\/a><\/span><\/a>syndesmostic screw<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Miscellaneous thoughts:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Ginger: A twist on your favorite movie. Linda\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s got \u00e2\u20ac\u0153The English Patient\u00e2\u20ac\u009d (her dad) downstairs. I\u00e2\u20ac\u2122m the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Mexican Patient\u00e2\u20ac\u009d, upstairs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sounds from shower after 4 days in bed (with cast in garbage bag): \u00e2\u20ac\u0153oooohhhhh\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6.aaaahhhhhh\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6oooooohhhhh\u00e2\u20ac\u00a6\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<\/span><\/p>\n

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New-found mobility: Anybody need anything at Costco?<\/span><\/p>\n

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