After a full month in hospital, I had my first day pass yesterday and it was wonderful. Nice walk on Kits Beach with my sister followed by lunch at my parents place in Point Grey. I have gained 2 full kilos now and am able to walk longer distances. The new medication is helping and I although I still require TPN and IV meds, they are now given intermittently which allows for a 5 hour IV-free window. This will mean family visits over Christmas even if I am not discharged yet.
Visits to our S.Surrey home will be on hold for a while as we had a kitchen pipe give way and flood the kitchen and basement. The house is now full of insurance people with large fans and dehumidifiers and will require significant restoration. What a hassle for Caroline especially. Hopefully it will be habitable by the time the kids come home for the holidays.
Recent visit from my friend Steve from Lantzville who continues to sport the lean and hairless look which make us look like brothers.
Grateful for all the positive energy, and hope to see people in real time in the near future.
Visits to our S.Surrey home will be on hold for a while as we had a kitchen pipe give way and flood the kitchen and basement. The house is now full of insurance people with large fans and dehumidifiers and will require significant restoration. What a hassle for Caroline especially. Hopefully it will be habitable by the time the kids come home for the holidays.
Recent visit from my friend Steve from Lantzville who continues to sport the lean and hairless look which make us look like brothers.
Grateful for all the positive energy, and hope to see people in real time in the near future.
Hi Dr. Steve Great picture of you and your sister out walking in the sunshine. Glad to hear the window of freedom is getting bigger and bigger
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Lynn G (patient)
Hi Steve, it's great to see you outside where you belong:)
ReplyDeleteAnd I know that both you and Caroline are looking on the bright side, envisioning a stylish remodelled kitchen!
All my best wishes as always,
Love Jackie
Looking good Dad!
ReplyDeletexoxo Zoe
Hi Steve!
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear that your recovery is progressing! I am well settled in a very nice two bedroom suit in a place called Navy Base in Baguio City in the Philippines. I am walking every day, but have yet to play golf because of my knee. However, Gracie has me on a strict diet of Philippino food and severely restricts my visits to the Red Lion Pub. Need less to say I am losing weight and my knee is slowly getting better, thanks to her regular physio treatments. Apart from that, Life is good and I am happy in retirement. Hopefully i will be golfing by January. We are just getting ready for Christmas and New Years here. We went shopping for a Christmas tree ...... they are about the same price as in Vancouver!
Anyhow Steve, all the Best to you and your family in the New Year and have a really great Christmas.
Cheers...
Jim Pearce
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ReplyDeleteHi, Steve! We're happy to see you at the beach with Michelle. We know you love the outdoors and can imagine how much better you must feel to be making this progress. We look forward to when you can leave the hospital completely. All the Best! Cheers for Good Health!
ReplyDeleteHopefully, your house will be habitable for Caroline, Jason, and Zoe for Christmas.
God bless! Vicky & Dennis
Hi Dr. Larigakis. I am so very glad to hear that you are doing well. Nice photos of you and your loved ones, thanks for sharing. You and your family are in our thoughts and we wish for you to have a wonderful Christmas.
ReplyDeleteBarb, Ryan, Callum and Taylor Wilkie
Hi Dr. Larigakis. My family and I wanted to say that we are thinking of you and sending all our love and positive energy. It was such a shock to hear of your illness, but once I started reading your blog, it was a great relief to see you are fighting strong and improving everyday. You are a wonderful doctor and great person. You see my dad and brother, but not me. However, during a visit to your office with my brother, you reached out to me and helped me with my stress, (due to my brother's illness), lent me a wonderful book and made me feel so much better. We wish you all the best, and a full recovery. Thank you for being so brave and sharing your story with us all...you are a true inspiration...an amazing person. God Bless!
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~Amritpal Sahota
~Joginder (Joe) and Rajbinder Sahota
((((HUGS)))
Hi Dr. Steve:
ReplyDeleteEllie and I have been following your blog since June. We really appreciate that you share your story with us. We want you to know that you are always in our thoughts and prayers as you continue to fight through this disease. Your strength of character and sense of humour shines through. Keep up the fight as you progress to full health again. Wishing you and your family encouragement and all our best wishes and a very Merry Christmas. God Bless!
Henry and Ellie.