BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: Pauline L
Date: 27 Feb 05 - 10:08 PM

Dick, it's good to hear from you again. Let us know when you pick up the banjo again and we'll all rejoice.

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: wysiwyg
Date: 27 Feb 05 - 09:06 PM

Dick, we're still thinking of you all, and of course that leads inexorably to prayer cuz that's how we are. Come let us take care of you if cabin fever sets in!

~Susan

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: SINSULL
Date: 27 Feb 05 - 09:02 PM

Welcome back to the land of the living, Dick. Did they give you a cute little heart shaped pillow before they tossed you out the door? Useless but decorative, as far as I can tell. I expect to be at NEFFA and will do what I can to help you and Susan out.
MAry

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 27 Feb 05 - 08:43 PM

Still pluggin' along, with deep and heartfelt thanx to Susan, my son and my daughter who are disrupting their lives to help make mine easier.

Looking forward to seeing some of y'all at NEFFA.

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: dianavan
Date: 27 Feb 05 - 06:48 PM

Glad that you are back on your feet so soon. I recently had a big scare but the doctors told me that I am a very healthy person. When I asked how that could be when I have been hospitalized for unrelated reasons three times in the last two years, they smiled and said, "But you always bounce back! Your recovery is rapid and you regain your strength quickly."

So just remember to be kind to yourself, drink lots of water and eat well.

BTW - Is there someone at home to look after you at this time? Those day to day chores can be cumbersome and make you weary. I hope you are getting support - emotional and otherwise.

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: Amos
Date: 27 Feb 05 - 12:21 AM

They noticed that more people catch infections of one or another sort in hospitals than anywhere else, so now they try to get you home as early as they can so they don't make ya sick, see?

A

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: Pauline L
Date: 27 Feb 05 - 12:01 AM

Dick, I've heard that someone from the hospital's business office tells you to get up off the operating table and walk home.

I've haven't had any updates in about a week. I hope that you're doing well, all things considered.

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: curmudgeon
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 08:45 PM

You must be one tough old bird, Dick. I didn't get out for another ten days after my surgery. Of course, I did develop a bleeding ulcer and had to have a jump starter installed..

Hope to see you at NEFFA -- Tom

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 08:23 PM

The new theory seems to be get 'em out ASAP. The goal appears to be a complete release the day before surgery is cheduled--presumably to reduce custodial costs.

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: GUEST,Chanteyranger
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 03:51 PM

Looking forward to seeing you at Mystic. Glad it all went smoothly! ...as smoothly as being in surgery can go.

Chanteyranger

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: CET
Date: 20 Feb 05 - 06:41 AM

Susan and Dick:

Well, thank God for that! I just saw this thread or I would have posted earlier. I'm looking forward to seeing you both at the Getaway.

Edmund

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: GUEST,WYSIWYG
Date: 19 Feb 05 - 08:28 AM

Wait just a minute, Dick-- as anyone who has had surgery knows, there are TWO OTHER things you have to have been able to do, besides walk, before they let you out. :~) So that was an incomplete report. But--- thanks for not sharing the details!

~Susan

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: Susan of DT
Date: 19 Feb 05 - 06:50 AM

Thanx again, all of you.

What we need at NEFFA is:
   1) one or two people to help unload the car/setup the booth on Friday afternoon (hours before the festival opens)
   2) one or two people to help breakdown/load the car on Sunday evening
   3) people to stop by, visit, and give us a break to get away from the booth now and again during the festival.

We use a hand truck, but it is still a lot of work. There are around 1000 pounds of CDs plus assorted boxes of books, boxed sets, and stuff for the booth. The tables and display unit travel on top of the car.

Susan

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: Hrothgar
Date: 19 Feb 05 - 02:31 AM

Welcome home, Dick.

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: Ferrara
Date: 19 Feb 05 - 01:02 AM

Dick -- that's disgusting. Nobody gets to have it that easy. Oh well. You deserve your good fortune with it all. Hope this fixes you right up.

Rita

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: georgeward
Date: 19 Feb 05 - 12:19 AM

And never has your virtual voice sounded better! Take good care, Dick. Welcome back.


- George

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: Susan A-R
Date: 19 Feb 05 - 12:03 AM

Humph, you go away for a few days and what happens? Very relieved that all went well. Take care of yourself. Probably won't see you for a real hug until October, (May miss Old songs due to a Mother In Law visit) but the virtual one is here.

Don't over do it. Milk it for all it's worth!

Hug! Hug!
Susan A-R

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: Guy Wolff
Date: 18 Feb 05 - 10:20 PM

See you soon , ! guy

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: harpgirl
Date: 18 Feb 05 - 08:49 PM

rest and heal...ole pal! eat well, do your post surgical instructions, sleep and heal...

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 18 Feb 05 - 07:38 PM

Pleased you are back out Dick.
See you at Whitby....
Quack!
Geoff and family.

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: Rapparee
Date: 18 Feb 05 - 07:27 PM

WHOOOOOOOO!! Thank goodness you're back! Take it easy, ya hear?

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: Pauline L
Date: 18 Feb 05 - 07:03 PM

Dick, it's so good to have you back. Take it easy and let your strength build up gradually. Don't overdo now. Let Susan do a lot of things for you. Susan, don't you overdo, either.

Lots of love to both of you.

Pauline

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: bbc
Date: 18 Feb 05 - 04:48 PM

Wonderful! Continue to heal.

love,

Barbara

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: gnu
Date: 18 Feb 05 - 04:07 PM

Ditto. Glad you're back. Type slow and drink lots of cold water.

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: MudGuard
Date: 18 Feb 05 - 04:04 PM

Great to see you posting again!
Seems like everything went ok with the surgery ;-)

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 18 Feb 05 - 04:02 PM

Surgery-2:00 PM Feb. 14
Walking- 4:00 PM Feb 15
Went Home - 11:AM Feb 18

It's hard to even feel sorry for myself. Thanx for the good wishes.

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: GUEST,Art Thieme
Date: 18 Feb 05 - 12:23 AM

Ah, Dick, So good to hear you are on the mend. (So there!)

Amend !!

Art Thieme

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: GUEST
Date: 17 Feb 05 - 11:45 PM

What is needed:?

A preist, a rabbi, a minister, a clerk of the court

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: Pauline L
Date: 17 Feb 05 - 11:31 PM

Thanks for the update, Susan. I'm glad that Dick is doing well enough to be discharged. Wishing both of you all the best.

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: GUEST,WYSIWYG
Date: 17 Feb 05 - 11:01 PM

So-- Susan-- exactly what help is needed, and how do you want to coordinate it? Lifting crates of CDs, right? How do you want people to sign up? Meet where, when?

~Susan

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: Ferrara
Date: 17 Feb 05 - 09:31 PM

Dick, if you read this once you get home -- SO glad all is going well, you know! Figured it would though. You are stronger & tougher than any old major surgery....

Love you both,
Rita

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: kendall
Date: 17 Feb 05 - 09:25 PM

That's such welcome news, Susan. Keep us up to speed.

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: Guy Wolff
Date: 17 Feb 05 - 07:12 PM

Glad to hear Dick's coming home. Amazing this new world .. Hum the hills at Whitby   ...   Lots of Love , Guy

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: Lanfranc
Date: 17 Feb 05 - 06:39 PM

I don't know why this is in BS either! I don't often stray below the music threads and have missed this 'til now.

I am relieved that the news is good, and Dick is on the mend, the alternative would not bear consideration. Dick, I hope to see you soon on this side of the pond and in robust health again.

All the very best to you and Susan - take enormous care of him, Susan.

Alan

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: Hollowfox
Date: 17 Feb 05 - 06:17 PM

The post-op candles are still going for the both of youse. Or as we say locally, yuns'guys.

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: Susan of DT
Date: 17 Feb 05 - 06:15 PM

He is coming home tomorrow. I'll bring a pillow.

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: EBarnacle
Date: 16 Feb 05 - 08:34 PM

Happy that all went well. I hope Jo's call pleased and surprised you.

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: Bert
Date: 16 Feb 05 - 03:54 PM

The pillow is essential at Mudcat for the same reason.

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: curmudgeon
Date: 16 Feb 05 - 02:58 PM

The pillow is essential when riding in cars due to the threat of airbags.

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: Ferrara
Date: 16 Feb 05 - 02:49 PM

Susan, I'm told that hugging a pillow will also make the drive home easier on the incision as well as protecting it from the seat belt. If he still isn't having any pain --wonderful! -- then he may not need it.

Love you both, and thank you for keeping everyone in touch.

Rita

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: Susan of DT
Date: 16 Feb 05 - 12:06 PM

Thank you everyone.

He was sent a teddy bear, but he could not keep it in intensive care, so it is waiting for him at home - he saw it before the surgery.

Nutty - he figures this will make the hills easier in Whitby.

we will be at NEFFA and see several of you there. As I mentioned in the NEFFA thread. We can use a little help this year at the festival.

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: GUEST,nutty
Date: 16 Feb 05 - 07:55 AM

You certainly need a strong heart if you are going to manage all those uphills at Whitby, Dick ......
All the best   .....look forward to seeing you there

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: RangerSteve
Date: 16 Feb 05 - 02:48 AM

Glad to hear it all worked out well. Give him my regards. Steve

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: Bert
Date: 15 Feb 05 - 11:26 PM

Come on there Dick, Get up orf yer duff! you're better nah, no lazin' abaht!

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: Bobert
Date: 15 Feb 05 - 10:15 PM

See ya at the Getaway and great news....

Bobert

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: karen k
Date: 15 Feb 05 - 10:11 PM

Speedy recovery, Dick. Hope to see you at NEFFA.

karen

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 15 Feb 05 - 09:37 PM

Is Dick going to make due with a pillow to hug, or is someone going to provide him with a large teddy bear?

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: jacqui.c
Date: 15 Feb 05 - 09:33 PM

So glad he's feeling good. Make sure that you look after yourself Susan - that is so important.

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: bbc
Date: 15 Feb 05 - 09:17 PM

Yay! We're cheering you both on!

love,

Barbara

Subject: RE: BS: Dick Greenhaus: Surgery
From: Pauline L
Date: 15 Feb 05 - 09:17 PM

Susan, thanks for passing on the news. I'm so glad it's good news. :-) I will follow Kathy's lead and send you both gentle virtual hugs.

Pauline