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nashville_brook

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20. it's not usually like me to be a worry-wart

Tue Oct 8, 2013, 05:24 PM

Oct 2013

his anesthesiologist looked like Captain Kangaroo and kept forgetting what he was doing. i'm running on caffeine and fumes right now...i'm sure he's had way more sleep than i. probably he was just trying to seem "casual."

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DUer DirkGently could use your prayers/positive thoughts right now [View all] nashville_brook Oct 2013 OP

Best wishes and we will need that leg back in shape to kick GOP ass. grantcart Oct 2013 #1

that is exactly the kind of thing that will motivate him! nashville_brook Oct 2013 #9

Oh my goodness! Sending all the get well vibes I can... ScreamingMeemie Oct 2013 #2

it's not usually like me to be a worry-wart nashville_brook Oct 2013 #20

Sending good healthy healing thoughts his way madokie Oct 2013 #47

thank you! nashville_brook Oct 2013 #66

That's scarey BobbyBoring Oct 2013 #109

they are bad luck! nashville_brook Oct 2013 #211

Talked like him too, a bit. DirkGently Oct 2013 #227

i had a moment when i expected ping pong balls to fall from the ceiling. nashville_brook Oct 2013 #232

He had the voice, too. DirkGently Oct 2013 #248

sending out loving, healing thoughts RainDog Oct 2013 #3

So sorry to hear this. He is in my prayers. hrmjustin Oct 2013 #4

Sending good Karma his way! redstatebluegirl Oct 2013 #5

Thinking of you both. enlightenment Oct 2013 #6

i had kept my what-ifs under control until today nashville_brook Oct 2013 #167

Delighted to see that! enlightenment Oct 2013 #169

Sending healing vibes to DirkGently! City Lights Oct 2013 #7

Sending good vibes... NYC_SKP Oct 2013 #8

focusing on his amazing surgeon! nashville_brook Oct 2013 #11

It sounds like a complicated break with pins and all. NYC_SKP Oct 2013 #19

they did emergency surgery the night it happened to put everything back in place nashville_brook Oct 2013 #71

Wow! A generation or two ago that leg would have not made it, I gather. NYC_SKP Oct 2013 #82

yes, that's essentially the fixture -- they attach it inside to the bone, and it tightens outside nashville_brook Oct 2013 #90

Get well soon Dirk. FSogol Oct 2013 #10

ha! you know what's funny is that i followed him in the ambulance and the only item nashville_brook Oct 2013 #14

Good thing you didn't panic. n/t FSogol Oct 2013 #18

i had just left the house -- checked out the work he was doing on a tree nashville_brook Oct 2013 #25

Calmness during disaster is a good quality to have. FSogol Oct 2013 #29

oh yeah, he was totally in shock -- he was more concerned that the EMS guys weren't nashville_brook Oct 2013 #43

LOL. A towel is just about the most massively useful thing any interstellar Hitchhiker can carry. Electric Monk Oct 2013 #104

Definitely thinking positive thoughts for DG! Here's hoping for a petronius Oct 2013 #12

Keeping him in mind TuxedoKat Oct 2013 #13

Ah jeez leftstreet Oct 2013 #15

Hang in there big guy!! Buddaman Oct 2013 #16

My best vibes coming his way. May he have a speedy recovery. myrna minx Oct 2013 #17

Oh no...good thoughts for him... joeybee12 Oct 2013 #21

So sorry to hear about this, strong and loving arthritisR_US Oct 2013 #22

Sending good vibes to both of you... redqueen Oct 2013 #23

thanks redqueen...just talking about it is helping immensely! nashville_brook Oct 2013 #32

I've gone thru this.... 2 plates 12 screws, He'll be fine. Ellipsis Oct 2013 #24

yes, i think he's doing two plates -- did you have joint involvement? nashville_brook Oct 2013 #28

yes... shoulder socket, and I had bone chip as well on top of the humorous... Ellipsis Oct 2013 #52

Good Vibes coming your way! KelleyD Oct 2013 #26

Best wishes, and I am looking forwards to conversations over dueling Ipads nadinbrzezinski Oct 2013 #27

gotta love the iPad for DU-ing! we've spend many rainy weekends doing just that. nashville_brook Oct 2013 #36

To be honest, I have one. And I forget it half the time nadinbrzezinski Oct 2013 #39

one day we'll be able to just think at it :) then we're in real trouble! nashville_brook Oct 2013 #73

Here's wishing him a speedy recovery. lpbk2713 Oct 2013 #30

(((((vibes!)))) I hope his recovery is smooth and trouble free nt riderinthestorm Oct 2013 #31

Making with the positive waves, man Fumesucker Oct 2013 #33

AWESOME! that's exactly the state of mind i'm looking for!! nashville_brook Oct 2013 #38

Fantastic picture, thanks! One of my favorite guys. IrishAyes Oct 2013 #144

good vibes to you Dirk ! nt steve2470 Oct 2013 #34

May all go better than expected, Dirk. blogslut Oct 2013 #35

All the best to you & Dirk. Tarheel_Dem Oct 2013 #37

Give him my best. yellerpup Oct 2013 #40

May he have a safe & speedy recovery. William769 Oct 2013 #41

Best wishes dendrobium Oct 2013 #42

this i what i've been telling everybody, that right now is the easy part nashville_brook Oct 2013 #53

Don't worry, they probably are tired, but that's their daily life AAO Oct 2013 #44

comparing his experience in Florida Hospital to my experience in Tennessee hospitals nashville_brook Oct 2013 #63

Tenn. hospitals ain't that bad Go Vols Oct 2013 #171

Sending good vibes to KT2000 Oct 2013 #45

Get well soon Dirk! Paulie Oct 2013 #46

Sending positive thoughts Sienna86 Oct 2013 #48

we're looking forward to your update in which everything went smoothly renate Oct 2013 #49

i will know something in about an hour, i hope! nashville_brook Oct 2013 #54

Ouch! silverweb Oct 2013 #50

Sending good thoughts! dorkzilla Oct 2013 #51

Best wishes. nm rhett o rick Oct 2013 #55

(((...))) handmade34 Oct 2013 #56

Good vibes and best of everything to Dirk and to you Bluenorthwest Oct 2013 #57

Ouch! Calming, healing vibes to you both. SaveOurDemocracy Oct 2013 #58

Sending healing thoughts. gademocrat7 Oct 2013 #59

Oh My! kentuck Oct 2013 #60

as soon as he's sober i'll show him the thread...he'll be floored :) nashville_brook Oct 2013 #67

wishing him a speedy recovery. liberal_at_heart Oct 2013 #61

Good vibes and a prayer for a quick recovery. n/t westerebus Oct 2013 #62

So very sorry! wendylaroux Oct 2013 #64

best of luck on that leg Dirk rurallib Oct 2013 #65

Clogging! nashville_brook Oct 2013 #76

Here are some powerful positive thoughts from Beverly Hills, Sherman Oaks, and louslobbs Oct 2013 #68

from west coast to east! thank you!! nashville_brook Oct 2013 #74

k&r Liberal_in_LA Oct 2013 #69

So sorry and positive vibes to you both! JimDandy Oct 2013 #70

Good wishes and prayers headed his way Gothmog Oct 2013 #72

sending positive thoughts JI7 Oct 2013 #75

You got it! pacalo Oct 2013 #77

(((vibes))) Starry Messenger Oct 2013 #78

We sing this at services in my temple Gothmog Oct 2013 #79

that is beautiful -- thank you! nashville_brook Oct 2013 #93

Positive thoughts and best wishes for a speedy recovery. n/t Gormy Cuss Oct 2013 #80

Sending Positive Thoughts ... rustysgurl Oct 2013 #81

Wishing a speedy recovery! LiberalEsto Oct 2013 #83

All good thoughts to Dirk! Squinch Oct 2013 #84

Get better soon, {{DirkGently}}! WinkyDink Oct 2013 #85

Sending love and light to both of you, and to all the medical staff involved in his care. scarletwoman Oct 2013 #86

awwww! you know, that's sometimes the hardest part... nashville_brook Oct 2013 #92

With the surgeons they have in modern medicine LittleBlue Oct 2013 #87

somehow we lucked out with an amazing ortho institute on our side of town nashville_brook Oct 2013 #96

Great LittleBlue Oct 2013 #105

Strength & healing to ya, DirkGently! n/t TygrBright Oct 2013 #88

Best wishes, Dirk! cristianmarie533 Oct 2013 #89

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~positive waves~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ madrchsod Oct 2013 #91

Best of luck with this surgery and recovery. icymist Oct 2013 #94

Prayers, good thoughts, Unknown Beatle Oct 2013 #95

Oh NO!!! One of DU's absolute FINEST! PassingFair Oct 2013 #97

he'll love that! nashville_brook Oct 2013 #127

A card for you made by me! Generic Other Oct 2013 #98

i LOVE this! nashville_brook Oct 2013 #158

WOW. Thank you. THANKS EVERYONE for all the kind words DirkGently Oct 2013 #223

Sending vibes malaise Oct 2013 #99

Positive thoughts coming his way! Sissyk Oct 2013 #100

Thanks for letting us know, nashville_brook. We'll be waiting, and sending good thoughts! calimary Oct 2013 #101

In my thoughts. Came within a couple inches of that myself a couple years ago when the ladder fell. leveymg Oct 2013 #102

sending healing thoughts from the north riverbendviewgal Oct 2013 #103

Best wishes to Dirk! Hayabusa Oct 2013 #106

Sending positive thoughts. ozone_man Oct 2013 #107

My thoughts, wishes & prayers are with you both. Jackpine Radical Oct 2013 #108

I'm a retired Navy nurse. dgibby Oct 2013 #110

dirk is one of those patients who worries about being a good patient! nashville_brook Oct 2013 #123

omg, I had no idea! bunnies Oct 2013 #111

Best wishes for a speedy recovery. juajen Oct 2013 #112

Best wishes and positive thoughts to Dirk onestepforward Oct 2013 #113

Good luck buddy. mahina Oct 2013 #114

Sending healing vibes and prayers to DirkGently for a Cleita Oct 2013 #115

Good thoughts on the way... GoCubsGo Oct 2013 #116

have him remember the gory details so he can get out of anything he doesn't want to do dembotoz Oct 2013 #117

Oh, I love Dirk. Blue_In_AK Oct 2013 #118

back in the waiting room...will know something soon i hope! nashville_brook Oct 2013 #121

Hope DirkGently gets well quickly. Good thoughts on the way. LoisB Oct 2013 #119

Vibes, juju, mojo, all things good coming your way Dirk! nolabear Oct 2013 #120

I wish him all the best! Update when you can! nt msanthrope Oct 2013 #122

Keeping DirkG in my thoughts... Hell Hath No Fury Oct 2013 #124

Sending good vibes TxDemChem Oct 2013 #125

Hey! Don't fall for us! hootinholler Oct 2013 #126

sending best wishes and hopes for a fast recovery! mike_c Oct 2013 #128

Oh, man. Get Well Soon!!!! Warren DeMontague Oct 2013 #129

Get well soon! xfundy Oct 2013 #130

Very very best thoughts! LeftishBrit Oct 2013 #131

Wow. I hope he heals quickly BumRushDaShow Oct 2013 #132

Best wishes for a speedy and comfortable recovery! Owl Oct 2013 #133

Here's to a holistic recovery! riqster Oct 2013 #134

I assume, by his user name... awoke_in_2003 Oct 2013 #135

i think he might have been trying that trick! nashville_brook Oct 2013 #159

Well, he needs to get it down... awoke_in_2003 Oct 2013 #168

Swift and gentle healing; good vibes to you both Hekate Oct 2013 #136

Best Wishes greatlaurel Oct 2013 #137

Praying for him. madashelltoo Oct 2013 #138

best wishes for a good outcome AtomicKitten Oct 2013 #139

() Jack Rabbit Oct 2013 #140

wishing the best for both of you, Dirk's health and your peace of mind carolinayellowdog Oct 2013 #141

Get well soon! amborin Oct 2013 #142

Please keep us posted and/or updated. dixiegrrrrl Oct 2013 #143

will update above too - he's out of surgery and doc is HAPPY with results nashville_brook Oct 2013 #146

That's great news! PasadenaTrudy Oct 2013 #149

Yay! Good news Mz Pip Oct 2013 #176

I hope and pray Dirk comes through this ordeal safely and quickly Uncle Joe Oct 2013 #145

Get better, DirkGently! graywarrior Oct 2013 #147

Keeping DirkGently in my thoughts for a speedy recovery. Autumn Oct 2013 #148

ain't that the truth nashville_brook Oct 2013 #162

As a relative newbie, I didn't know about either of you previously IrishAyes Oct 2013 #150

Prayers and healing for you gopiscrap Oct 2013 #151

I hope his recovery will be swift Warpy Oct 2013 #152

I'm old enough to remember something like this requiring traction.... Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2013 #153

me too - his bed actually has a pullup bar that reminds mme of those nashville_brook Oct 2013 #166

I hope he's enjoying his meds. Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2013 #172

probably not as much as one would hope nashville_brook Oct 2013 #230

That's because building rooms costs money that could go into the pockets of the rich. Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2013 #239

Sending good vibes! nt octoberlib Oct 2013 #154

DG, may you been healed and may it be quickly! meti57b Oct 2013 #155

Go slowly Dirk let yourself heal benld74 Oct 2013 #156

+10000000 nashville_brook Oct 2013 #231

sending good vibes for continued good results. eom ellenfl Oct 2013 #157

The one thing that Orlando, Florida does well is orthopedic surgery. Baitball Blogger Oct 2013 #160

it's almost as good as a ski town nashville_brook Oct 2013 #164

He is in my thoughts and prayers emsimon33 Oct 2013 #161

I'm so sorry to hear about his accident... KoKo Oct 2013 #163

k&r... spanone Oct 2013 #165

Sending healing vibes! RetroLounge Oct 2013 #170

bless his heart. Take care and get the therapy. roguevalley Oct 2013 #173

Message auto-removed Name removed Oct 2013 #174

sending positive, healing, gentle thoughts for both of you. thank you so much for keeping us niyad Oct 2013 #175

Speedy recovery! Rosa Luxemburg Oct 2013 #177

Yikes! Here's hoping for a speedy and complete recovery! opiate69 Oct 2013 #178

Delerium? Oakenshield Oct 2013 #179

Dirk! progressoid Oct 2013 #180

Best wishes to DirkGently CreekDog Oct 2013 #181

Live from my hospital bed -- thanks everybody! DirkGently Oct 2013 #182

^^^^ HE LIVES ^^^^ nashville_brook Oct 2013 #185

Take good care, Dirk. Blue_In_AK Oct 2013 #188

Glad the surgery went well - a word about recovery times Divernan Oct 2013 #195

Nope, my experience is reduced to crutches nadinbrzezinski Oct 2013 #233

Glad your doing well Boudica the Lyoness Oct 2013 #244

just remember... handmade34 Oct 2013 #249

Get well soon, DirkGently! Lugnut Oct 2013 #183

So sorry you're going through this! I know what it's like to have your life pnwmom Oct 2013 #184

it happens in a split-second -- we're so very fragile. nashville_brook Oct 2013 #186

I don't remember ever seeing so many recs on a post, nashville_brook. pnwmom Oct 2013 #187

it's a wonderful Get Well Card from DU! nashville_brook Oct 2013 #201

Thoughts and prayers for Dirk and his family and friends. DevonRex Oct 2013 #189

Is there any way he can send the bill to the Kock Bros? sabrina 1 Oct 2013 #190

I agree Gothmog Oct 2013 #197

they could surely afford it! nashville_brook Oct 2013 #212

That's good to hear nb. sabrina 1 Oct 2013 #219

Prayers being sent for a quick and complete recovery! KitSileya Oct 2013 #191

K&R. Forwarding healing vibes............nt Enthusiast Oct 2013 #192

Great to hear he is out of surgery and doing well. Sending love and light to both of you. Maraya1969 Oct 2013 #193

Glad he's coming thru ok. Granny M Oct 2013 #194

Best wishes! Looks like He's doing well. Work hard in PT!! It's worth it in the long run!! hue Oct 2013 #196

Get well soon DirkGently. OnyxCollie Oct 2013 #198

I'm glad to hear that everything is working out okay. Buns_of_Fire Oct 2013 #199

Get well soon! sinkingfeeling Oct 2013 #200

Best wishes for fast healing! LiberalLoner Oct 2013 #202

Sending good vibes. Skinner Oct 2013 #203

Please continue updates Yo_Mama Oct 2013 #204

the nerve block is starting to wear off nashville_brook Oct 2013 #214

yeah and it's necessary Yo_Mama Oct 2013 #220

Damn! Get better soon! MynameisBlarney Oct 2013 #205

time to recover + pain med dangers = 2 important things to remember! nashville_brook Oct 2013 #240

IMPORTANT cali Oct 2013 #206

^^^ flagging for Dirk ^^^ nashville_brook Oct 2013 #210

thank you so much. really wishing dirk the best cali Oct 2013 #213

great description...will read up on this too. nashville_brook Oct 2013 #216

here are a couple of links for you cali Oct 2013 #218

Glad to read that Dirk is doing ok! CrispyQ Oct 2013 #207

No, no, it was his leg that was broken and now it's... randome Oct 2013 #208

That's great news! ClusterFreak Oct 2013 #209

Best wishes to DirkGently!! MoonRiver Oct 2013 #215

My best wishes to both of you, nashville_brook pinboy3niner Oct 2013 #217

Hope all it going better!!! Peacetrain Oct 2013 #221

big ouch! no more ladder climbs! get well soon. Sunlei Oct 2013 #222

Glad to hear that he's going to be okay Boomerproud Oct 2013 #224

best get well soon card EVER! nashville_brook Oct 2013 #229

hugs from the other side of the Pond idwiyo Oct 2013 #225

Didn't see this earlier...so thankful the surgery went okay!!! Crossing my fingers for a swift dkf Oct 2013 #226

Gla d he made it through without any complications other than the Koch ice crises. LOL. Ranchemp. Oct 2013 #228

glad to hear he is doing well Liberal_in_LA Oct 2013 #234

heal fast and get back to DU soon tomm2thumbs Oct 2013 #235

:) nashville_brook Oct 2013 #236

Yay! tomm2thumbs Oct 2013 #237

That happened to a friend of mine; he had a long recovery. MADem Oct 2013 #238

THANK YOU for the update, nashville_brook! calimary Oct 2013 #241

A Big Ouch! Bryn Oct 2013 #242

Our hopes and prayers are for a full and speedy recovery. indepat Oct 2013 #243

You and Dirk are two of the best suffragette Oct 2013 #245

((((((( Good Vibes))))))) WillyT Oct 2013 #246

DUer DirkGently has my prayers/positive thoughts right now. bvar22 Oct 2013 #247