Philly's Out of the Hospital
Appendicitis can kill you
Saturday, January 14, 2012 by DrJBHL | Discussion: Community
Well, when Philly decides to do it, he does it right. He's given me permission to reveal what happened (I have to say that).
He's at home resting now, but over the past week, he's been a sick puppy. Seems he developed appendicitis, and while he was hospitalized, it decided to go "pop!".
Wish I had a pic of him to 'shop' with a 'hose up the nose'... but no luck.
Seriously, this kind of thing can 'dispatch' one... so we're lucky to have the old coot around.
So leave the old goat a "Get well Philly"... ok?
Here's the humble room he "occupied":


Euphemism translation:
"Sound absorbing materials" = Your agonized screaming will not be heard, so don't bother.
"Less walking" = They amputated both legs. So what you were admitted for pneumonia?
"Natural lighting" = Do all your reading during the daytime. We're too cheap to spend money on light bulbs. "Candles not included."
"Patient lifts" = Well, you don't expect us to do that, do you?
"View our new patient room" = You didn't really think your room looked like this, did you? You get the old one. Here's your room:
And stop whining about "Where's my bed?
Reply #2 Saturday, January 14, 2012 3:39 PM
Good hearing from you John. We were just speaking of you in IRC.
Reply #3 Saturday, January 14, 2012 3:41 PM
WELCOME BACK Philly 0381. When you go pop at least it was in the right place, the hospital I mean. Get well soon buddy.
Reply #4 Saturday, January 14, 2012 3:46 PM
Get well Philly. Sorry I didn't know you even had a problem. All fixed now anyway.
Reply #6 Saturday, January 14, 2012 4:42 PM
Thanks folks and Doc.
Take the video tour, brand new hospital, open less then three months. http://www.phs.org/PHS/RioRancho/index.htm
If Doc thinks I'm giving him a photo to shop.............
Like I said to Doc, our health care isn't broken, we just need to remember it's managed health care and we are the managers.
Reply #7 Saturday, January 14, 2012 4:44 PM
had that happen to me when I was 6 years old, almost died. I feel for you, get well soon.
Reply #9 Saturday, January 14, 2012 5:11 PM
Glad you will be okay, Philly! Take care of you and get well soon!
Reply #10 Saturday, January 14, 2012 5:20 PM
Wow We're pretty fragile aren't we? So glad your on the mend Philly.
Take it easy.
Reply #14 Saturday, January 14, 2012 5:57 PM
I hope you heal fast Philly. I personally had that when I was 12, it was not a good deal. I died on the table (No! I did not see a light) all kidding aside, I wish you a speedy recovery...wax
Reply #18 Saturday, January 14, 2012 7:00 PM
Kids & grandkids live in Rio, Philly. Drove by that hospital last month. Glad they took good care of you & you're doing well.
Reply #20 Saturday, January 14, 2012 7:12 PM
Well that's no good, take care of yourself Philly. Get well soon
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Reply #1 Saturday, January 14, 2012 3:33 PM
Woo! Hoo! Welcome back Philly! Glad you are on the mend.