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Monday, 23 May 2022

R & R

 Hi everyone, I'm pleased to say that after nearly three weeks in hospital and two minor surgeries later, I'm once more back at home, being cared for by my wife and family. I took the opportunity to ask the nurse that was changing my bandage to take a photograph of the underlying wound, hence the photograph !
No stitches these days, just staples - all 26 on the main wound!
Thanks for all the support, both on my blog and those by email, they were all very much appreciated when I was at my lowest, experiencing the most excruciating pain I've ever known. I'm still in some pain, but at least it's not debilitating and is well under control. I tire easily and quickly, so my catch up of all your blogs will take some time, but I'll get around to them all in time, as I get back in the saddle, so to speak, day by day.
My mission to playtest Frank Sultana's gladiatorial rules hit a major set-back too, but I'll be getting around to looking at those again as my hobby-related priority - but all in time.

In the meantime, as the title to this post suggests, it a major period of Rest and Recuperation for me for the foreseeable future and I still have energy-draining, out-patient appointments to attend.
 
Once more, thanks to all of you all that view this blog, for your support and well wishes, hopefully I'll have something more hobby-related next time, but that's it for this week.

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24 comments:

  1. Dave Stone23 May 2022 at 06:59

    Great news that you are back home Joe, and take your time, the blogosphere will still be here when you are good and ready, get well soon.

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    1. Zabadak23 May 2022 at 10:12

      Thanks Dave and be reassured that I'll not be pushing myself more than I need to.

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  2. Terry Silverthorn23 May 2022 at 07:00

    Thats great news Joe! Take it easy & allow the body to heal, as we certainly don't recover as quickly as we did in our youth. The nice thing about our hobby, is that it will wait for you to return without complaint.

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    1. Zabadak23 May 2022 at 10:14

      Thanks Terry, wise words indeed, I've been given at least two more months before I see a lot of improvement, so I'm readying myself for the long haul. You're right about the hobby too, I can pick and dip into it at any time.

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  3. Michal DwarfCrypt23 May 2022 at 07:06

    Oh, glad to see news from you!
    Hope will be better now!
    Best wishes

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    1. Zabadak23 May 2022 at 10:15

      Thank you so much MIchal, I am much better and getting better each day, but there's still a long way to go.

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  4. Tito Pullo23 May 2022 at 08:22

    Great news!
    Best wishes.

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    1. Zabadak23 May 2022 at 10:16

      Thanks Tito, always good to hear from you.

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  5. Matt23 May 2022 at 08:49

    Glad to see you're OK and home, Joe! We're all looking forward to your return to blogging :-)

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  6. Zabadak23 May 2022 at 10:17

    Thanks Matt, I will be back to blogging though I doubt I'll have anything substantial fo a while.

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  7. Vagabond23 May 2022 at 12:54

    Blimey Joe that sounds like you had a really bad time of it. I'm away at the moment with very limited internet so didn't see your earlier posts. It's good to know you're on the road to recovery and that the pain has ceased.
    Pretty ugly looking zipper you have to show for it all. Not up to your usual picture standards ;)

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    1. Zabadak24 May 2022 at 07:29

      Thanks John, it's been a difficult period and I'm still not out of the woods re pain, but I do have lots of back-up meds. Yeah, the phot was done on my phone by the nurse, not my usual style with camera.

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    2. Vagabond26 May 2022 at 13:48

      I'd have to agree about the photo. It was in focus this time, ;)maybe you should get your nurse to take the photos for your blog. :)
      Pleased you're on the mend, but sorry to hear the pain hasn't gone totally, it can be very debilitating, not to say worrying.
      Take care.

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    3. Zabadak27 May 2022 at 03:09

      Haha, blurry photos are an integral part of my blogging and I'll not be using any freelancers in future. I reckon the pain is going to be with me for a good while yet (a month or more say the docs), but it's not that bad to leave me unable to do anything (I have avoid lifting anything - so it's not all bad).

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  8. Furt23 May 2022 at 14:19

    Very good news Joe that you are on the road to recovery! Take all the time in the world and let everything heal.
    Frank

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    1. Zabadak24 May 2022 at 07:30

      Thanks Frank, each day I'm getting more and more up to speed and can't abide just sitting/lying.

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  9. Anonymous25 May 2022 at 05:10

    I just came back to your site and was shocked. I hope you make a full recovery. Take your time and dont rush things. Your health is the most important thing you have.
    Alex Lund

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    1. Zabadak25 May 2022 at 17:09

      Thank you Alex, I doubt anyone was as shocked as I was to find mysle fin hospital for three weeks !
      As I wasn't a great fan of rushing anything before hospitalisation I will continue in that vein for the foreseeable future ;-)

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  10. Mikko26 May 2022 at 01:38

    Wishing you a speedy recovery!

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    1. Zabadak26 May 2022 at 05:01

      Thank you MIkko, the sentiment is very much appreciated

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  11. caveadsum147128 May 2022 at 09:40

    That's weird, thought I'd left a comment, good luck on your recovery, hope to see another gladiatorial combat soon!
    Best Iain

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    1. Anonymous28 May 2022 at 10:07

      Thanks Iain, ithappens to me all the time. Im hoping to test v1.3 of Frank's (Furt's) rules in the coming week. I may have to take a diffferent approach to a write-up as a two man contest is ppretty boring.

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  12. Roy Williamson31 May 2022 at 05:22

    Good to read you're now back at home Joe. I had spotted this post last week but, I disappeared into my own issues and forgot to post a comment for you to read.

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    1. Zabadak1 June 2022 at 02:17

      Thanks Roy, we all have things that prevent us doing what we want, so I wouldn't worry about missing an opportunity tto comment, but your thoughts are welcome.

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