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?
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Reply #23 Saturday, January 14, 2012 8:56 PM
I had my appendix out 20 something years ago... was an 8 1/2 hour procedure due to complications... apparently something got caught up in there and it turned gangrenous
Still, 10 mins after waking from the anaesthetic, I was getting dressed to go home.... after spending 3 years in hospital with multiple fractures some 10 years earlier, I wasn't spending a minute longer in that hospital than I had to. Didn't get my way, though. Bastards!!! They did some tests and insisted I wait a day or two for the results.
Anyhow, Philly, you're obviously on the mend to be at home, so here's hoping your recovery is swift and complete. 
Reply #24 Saturday, January 14, 2012 11:24 PM
glad to hear everything is OK Philly....and you're on the mend.... 
we're sending 'round a li'l nursey to keep an eye on you now you're home..... 
Reply #25 Sunday, January 15, 2012 5:54 AM
GET WELL SOON Philly, just remember NO curried cabbage , as you may burst your stitches 
seriously tho I hope you feel better soon
Reply #26 Sunday, January 15, 2012 6:38 AM
Best wishes for a quick and healthy recovery *hug*
Reply #27 Sunday, January 15, 2012 7:03 AM
PULL YOUR FINGER OUT PHILLY.And get well soon
Reply #28 Sunday, January 15, 2012 7:07 AM
Hope you are feeling better and have a rapid recovery!
Reply #33 Wednesday, January 18, 2012 9:31 PM
Hope ya get better soon John.. miss ya around here 
Reply #34 Wednesday, January 25, 2012 1:58 PM
Well guess what, I'm back. 
I'm goin to start a new thread.
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Reply #21 Saturday, January 14, 2012 7:14 PM
Glad you're okay! It happened to my son, not a good experience! Mend well!