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Re: Pointer Pointer Pointer, Come back

Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2023 12:02 pm
by Reelax
Great to hear from ya Bill. Thanks for posting an update!

We’re pullin for ya…

Re: Pointer Pointer Pointer, Come back

Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2023 1:00 pm
by raz
popster wrote: Fri Feb 10, 2023 9:58 am Wow, quite the ride. Surgery was the 18th (of last month) with 1 more tweak to go. This small setback was as abrupt as hitting the Ball Grabber suddenly!
All your kind words are so encouraging and uplifting. Miss y’all and look forward to Deano’s Alligator Stew on/in the truck bed! Fish On, Bill —Popster
You've untangled yourself from the ball grabber.....good to see you on here Bill!

Re: Pointer Pointer Pointer, Come back

Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2023 2:15 pm
by Gecha (Gerry)
Glad you're recovering Bill. Looking forward to seeing you soon, hopefully this spring.

Re: Pointer Pointer Pointer, Come back

Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2023 7:22 am
by Surprise
News from Meda:

"Good morning, Bill came home from the hospital on Thursday evening. He will be home for two weeks when he will go back into the hospital for the sternum repair on March 10. After numerous disappointments in trying to squeeze him in, the Drs. decided they would join forces and get it on the regular schedule. His cardiac surgeon actually bumped one of his patients so they could use the time already scheduled for that person. The OR is incredibly backed up and short on staff! I hope none of you need surgery because it will be months before you can get in.

He's home with oxygen and will get some physical therapy while we wait.

Meda"

Re: Pointer Pointer Pointer, Come back

Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2023 10:27 am
by popster
So good to be home again. That was a long 5 weeks but I was in good hands and the entire staff was so helpful. All your supportive words and encouragement is so appreciated I can’t tell you. Thank you. To those still out on the water, keep those reports coming. Fun to read. And please be careful. Miss you all
Popster … Bill

Re: Pointer Pointer Pointer, Come back

Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2023 10:59 am
by Gecha (Gerry)
Glad you're back home Bill. Love U.

Re: Pointer Pointer Pointer, Come back

Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2023 5:21 pm
by TUnamas
Bill - Speedy recovery! Anything I can offer, let me know!

Re: Pointer Pointer Pointer, Come back

Posted: Sat Mar 11, 2023 11:48 am
by Surprise
Update from Meda this AM:

Bill had his second surgery yesterday to reconnect his sternum which had separated after his last surgery. He now has 5 sets of titanium plates connected by over 60 screws holding him together. No using his arms for 6-8 weeks.

He's in the ICU, pleasantly sedated for the pain. Although, he was most upset that he might miss the UVM basketball game this afternoon. They quickly hooked up his TV so he could watch. He will probably sleep thru most of it.

Probably be in ICU for a few days, then Miller and then hopefully home. He made so much progress when he was home for 2 weeks. I'm hoping we can make that happen again.. There's no place like home.

Re: Pointer Pointer Pointer, Come back

Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2023 11:29 am
by Gecha (Gerry)
Bill, get back home soon.

Re: Pointer Pointer Pointer, Come back

Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2023 9:51 am
by raz
Wishing you the absolute best Bill. Hope you get home sooner than planned and continue with the healing process.
My thoughts are with you. Sending all the healing vibes I can muster.

Re: Pointer Pointer Pointer, Come back

Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2023 10:17 am
by Wallyandre (Andre)
All the best Bill! After the dark there is some light coming and hopefully we can get together next summer. Looking forward to it.

Re: Pointer Pointer Pointer, Come back

Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2023 4:56 pm
by Surprise
Great News From Meda Today:

We are finally on the home stretch! Bill came home from the hospital yesterday afternoon. Now it's just recovery time. He will be residing in his new recliner and watching his sports on TV. I will be the task master getting him up and moving. Such a good time.

Welcome Home Pal, Heal Well
Kathy & Randy

Re: Pointer Pointer Pointer, Come back

Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2023 10:09 pm
by Reelax
Glad to hear you’re back home for this final mend Bill. Hope to have a few salt water posts for you soon to chew on during your recovery. The incentive to get up is getting back on the lake asap:) Get well soon!!


Fish on ol friend.
Matt

Re: Pointer Pointer Pointer, Come back

Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2023 10:15 am
by Gecha (Gerry)
Welcome home Bill. Looking forward to seeing you catching fish again.

Re: Pointer Pointer Pointer, Come back (Update)

Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2023 3:41 pm
by TUnamas
A quick update... Saturday I had lunch with Bill and Meda at their home. I showed up several minutes early and he met me at the door on his feet which led to 2+ hours of great story telling. He was able to sit at the table and share with no apparent limitations. Oxygen was available, but he didn't need it, though Meda pushed it once. He's doing well, in great hands with Meda, and there is no place like home!