Limited Internet Access has waylaid any recent blogs from me.
As we slowly make our way to San Diego, I am struck with the realization that I am now spending 2 unexpected days in David Grant Medical Center at Travis Air Force Base in Northern California. Thru some miscommunication ( possibly from the Radical Center.... or perhaps from Robot Bears !!!), we were unaware that we were to have a layover in Northern California prior to our final arrival at San Diego Naval Medical Center on Sunday. Hopefully this will not overly delay my expected definitive surgery on my back on Monday !!!
Actually continuing to feel better during the time that I am not being carted around as luggage thru the Med-Evac Systerm. Hard to get good pain control when you are strapped to a cot....
My kudos to the West Virginia Air National Guard who were in charge of the middle 2 legs of my journey. Exceptionally professional and without a doubt, the best landings on an airplane I've ever experienced.
All in all things are good. I want to get up and walk on my own 2 feet ASAP ( not allowed to stand up, though there is no Neurologic damage). A shower would be great!!!!!!!
Thanks for all the well wishes. Hope to see everyone soon.
Bill Olivos
Welcome back to the mainland! I'll try and call you sometime today. I love having two boys in the house again (it's been a while). Hope you get good rest during this wait time. It's been terribly hot here - I'm glad that we replaced our heat pump last fall. I'm not sure I could have shouldered through w/o ac this summer.
ReplyDeleteIt was great to talk to you last night knowing you were the contiguous states. Nothing against Hawaii or anything. I'm glad you're feeling a little better. I'm sure the psychology of getting closer to surgery and home is having a positive effect. We look forward to having you all the way back in Maryland. Hope the weekend goes as quickly as you want it.
ReplyDeleteTalk to you soon,
Isabelle
You will have to write a book after all of this. It will definitely be on the best seller list. Glad to hear that you are on the mainland of the good old USA. How is Maura? Get that much needed rest, Sue and Joe
ReplyDeleteHi Billy and Maura, those xrays or images are pretty intense, I obviously do not look at things like that very often (or ever...) Adan and I have some really good friends that live in San Diego about one mile from the hospital. They have offered to help with whatever you may need. Just let me know. Hope you get there tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteHey Dr. Olivos,
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear your stateside again. I was shocked to hear of your adventure and injuries. Hope all goes well with your surgery and that we get you back to EMMC soon. Laura H.