Houston Running: Dad's Surgery Was Cancelled Until Friday

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Thursday, April 23, 2009

Dad's Surgery Was Cancelled Until Friday

I apologize for not keeping everyone up-to-date; however, my Dad's surgery was cancelled from this past Tuesday to tomorrow, Friday, April 24.

Here was his note from Monday:

Can you believe that? My nerves are completely shot and I get a phone call about 2:30 p.m. that my surgery for tomorrow had to be canceled until this Friday. I have to be there by 8:00 a.m. so I guess it will be about two hours after that before they get the show underway.

I didn't realize how much pain relief I was getting from the anti-inflammatory medication I have been taking until I had to stop taking it last Thursday prior to surgery. Boy, I hurt worse than I thought I did.

I flew to Jackson for work Tuesday morning and am returning home this afternoon.

I will have my laptop with me at the hospital and will be able to provide updates tomorrow.

3 Comments:

K said...: Prayers for a successful surgery and a quick recovery.; 8:21 AM
Mistyfied said...: Hi John I just wanted to check on your dad. I hope all is well.; 5:04 AM
elf said...: Hope your dad is doing well, Jon.; 12:29 PM