Jay & Miles by ColumbusGuy

[Palantir]

Medical update:  Had the exam yesterday, first surgery is scheduled for next Thursday, the 14th.  I'll be in the hospital on Wednesday and for a few days after will probably be recovering somewhere because my friend Kat is having foot surgery on Thursday as well.  Not sure if I'll get any vision back right after the surgery, as they have not made that clear to me yet.  Surgery will be around 3 hours and I'll be under general anesthesia.  If you wish to update people at GA, that's cool.

 

Thinking of you CG.

[Kitt]

Gary and CG, if you have trouble converting the sound files, my Daughter Wings and I are both pretty good at typing from recorded notes and would be happy to help.

[Headstall]

Gary and CG, if you have trouble converting the sound files, my Daughter Wings and I are both pretty good at typing from recorded notes and would be happy to help.

Thanks, Kitt... I appreciate that... I may need it!

[Timothy M.]

I miss you CG.

I miss our chats about Danish gækkebrev customs.

I miss your cat stories and you reminiscensing about the 1970'ies or places.

I miss your wonderful reviews of the stories we're both reading.

I miss you a lot and I'm praying you'll soon be OK and back here where you belong.

 

and from your Danish friend

[Timothy M.]

first surgery is scheduled for next Thursday, the 14th. 

 

Any news about CG, Gary? I had my fingers crossed yesterday.

[Headstall]

Any news about CG, Gary? I had my fingers crossed yesterday.

No... I'm waiting for a sound file from him... he doesn't have a phone yet... he said he would get the number to me as soon as he got it. I'm assuming he is recuperating and has to take it easy... as soon as I hear anything, I'll let you know...

[Timothy M.]

I'm sort of worried here. I'm not sure no news is good news in this case. But I suppose we'll have to keep our fingers crossed and be patient. Nothing we can do makes any difference, and the anxiety we feel is nothing to what our friend is going through. Although, I hope knowing we miss him and wish him well somehow keeps CG's spirits up.

[Headstall]

Latest update:

 

 

I woke up to an email from CG through his friend. He gave me a new phone # for the rehab center Marlin is at. I thought I would update you all... I have called four times so far, but no answer... he may be sleeping or otherwise occupied, or it could be from the storm. I will keep trying, and let you know when I have success reaching him. Gary

[Reader1810]

Latest update:

 

 

I woke up to an email from CG through his friend. He gave me a new phone # for the rehab center Marlin is at. I thought I would update you all... I have called four times so far, but no answer... he may be sleeping or otherwise occupied, or it could be from the storm. I will keep trying, and let you know when I have success reaching him. Gary

 

Thanks for the update and being a voice for us Gary. :hug: for you and CG 

[Defiance19]

Thank you Gary... Most likely could be the storm, but I hope you hear from him soon.. 

[Headstall]

Posted Today, 02:37 PM

New Update on our friend...

 

I got hold of CG/Marlin... We talked for 1.5 hours... he is upbeat. He had his retina attachment surgery 9 days ago, and it went well, and he doesn't think there will need to be another one. In the light he can see his arms and hands, and fingers, but the light has to be bright... out of bright light, he can see his arms waving but not his fingers... there has been a slow improvement, but he doesn't think he will regain what he had... if that is the case, his friend from California will set him up with a computer program he can use to write by voice... he will take time off and fly out and help Marlin learn it. He will be at the Rehab center for 3-4 more weeks, and after that he is not sure, but hopes he will be able to return home. I am keeping the faith... we talked about J and M, and COTT and a bunch of other stuff... I will be calling him in a few days to check on his progress, and I will pass on any news... say a prayer for him... we need him back.... He sends his love, and thanks all for their concern and good wishes... Gary

Edited January 23, 2016 by Headstall

[Reader1810]

CG, I'm thinking really positive thoughts on your behalf...for now and always. Take care my friend.

[Timothy M.]

Thanks for taking time to do this for us, buddy. I'm very grateful and hope CG will regain more sight than he thinks right now.

[Headstall]

CG, I'm thinking really positive thoughts on your behalf...for now and always. Take care my friend.

I will read him his messages when I talk to him again... I read him his reviews today....

Thanks for taking time to do this for us, buddy. I'm very grateful and hope CG will regain more sight than he thinks right now.

No problem at all... I was getting pretty anxious... He's a great guy...

[Defiance19]

Thanks again Gary, you are the best.. 

Hugs, and lots of love CG.. I miss you. I pray that your recovery will be better than you expect. You are never far from my thoughts. Godspeed my friend. 

[Valkyrie]

Thanks for the update, Gary.  to CG and best wishes for a speedy recovery!

[skinnydragon]

Thanks Gary, for keeping us all up to date. There's a big hole here at GA without our ColumbusGuy!

[Timothy M.]

brought over from the COTT forum, so CG can find the messages, when he gets back.

 

Thanks for the update.

 

Please pass on my prayers and best wishes.

 

Thanks for the update Gary. sending positive thoughts to CG...for now and always. *hugz*

 

You know, it makes me happy that the updates are positive and very reassuring. Somehow too, it makes me feel their absence even more. I really, really do miss them..          All around.. 

 

that's good new Gary! I know we all hope he keeps improving!!! 

 

Send CG our love Gary!

Edited January 23, 2016 by Timothy M.

[LitLover]

Thank you for the updates, Gary.  I'm sending positive vibes and hope that CG's sight will improve.  If not, it sounds like he has a wonderful friend that will help him to stay connected.    

[Headstall]

Hey, all! CG update...

 

I just talked to Marlin for an hour and a half. He is in good spirits. There is less swelling in the eye, and the redness has decreased dramatically. He has a headache that hasn't gone away since the last surgery but he copes. It is likely from the swelling, and as long as there is swelling, there is likely more healing to come... at least that is what I am thinking. There is a slight improvement in his vision, but not substantial... still, I took that as a good sign as well. We talked about a ton of stuff, and it was very enjoyable. He's thinking he'll be at the rehab center for 2-3 more weeks, so I will be calling in a few days to check on him. He has a doctor appointment next week, so hopefully he will learn more about where he stands. I've said it before and I'll say it again... he is a very sweet man. I read reviews to him, and passed on all your wishes for him, and he seemed quite pleased. Let's all keep the faith that he'll be back... Gary

[Timothy M.]

Hey, all! CG update...

 

I just talked to Marlin for an hour and a half. He is in good spirits.

 

Thanks Gary, that's really good to know. I'm glad you're keeping in touch with him on behalf of all of us.

[skinnydragon]

I've said it before and I'll say it again... he is a very sweet man.  . . . Let's all keep the faith that he'll be back... Gary

 

Thanks so much for the update Gary! He's never far from our thoughts. There's such a big hole without him here at GA.

 

Even my character David, in Twoey gave him a shoutout. CG was always on David to become a better person. 

 

 

from Ch 60:   "I now know the dish is called Pesto Genovese because it comes from Genoa, same as that Christopher ColumbusGuy."

Edited January 29, 2016 by skinnydragon

[Headstall]

Thanks so much for the update Gary! He's never far from our thoughts. There's such a big hole without him here at GA.

 

Even my character David, in Twoey gave him a shoutout. CG was always on David to become a better person. 

 

 

form Ch 60:   "I now know the dish is called Pesto Genovese because it comes from Genoa, same as that Christopher ColumbusGuy."

LOL... he'll love that... I will pass it on next week... thanks for this... .

[Timothy M.]

from Ch 60:   "I now know the dish is called Pesto Genovese because it comes from Genoa, same as that Christopher ColumbusGuy."

 

So that was on purpose? I did wonder.

[Drew Espinosa]

Hey, all! CG update...

 

I just talked to Marlin for an hour and a half. He is in good spirits. There is less swelling in the eye, and the redness has decreased dramatically. He has a headache that hasn't gone away since the last surgery but he copes. It is likely from the swelling, and as long as there is swelling, there is likely more healing to come... at least that is what I am thinking. There is a slight improvement in his vision, but not substantial... still, I took that as a good sign as well. We talked about a ton of stuff, and it was very enjoyable. He's thinking he'll be at the rehab center for 2-3 more weeks, so I will be calling in a few days to check on him. He has a doctor appointment next week, so hopefully he will learn more about where he stands. I've said it before and I'll say it again... he is a very sweet man. I read reviews to him, and passed on all your wishes for him, and he seemed quite pleased. Let's all keep the faith that he'll be back... Gary

Thanks for the update Gary! I am so happy to see him getting better and I hope he comes back soon