Well, here I am in the hospital in Del Rio, Texas....something I never would have expected! The good news is that it happened here in Del Rio and not in some far out little town where if one has an emergency, they have to be air lifted.... so, I was very lucky. I also had a fantastic surgeon and both Michael and myself are extremely grateful that he was the one who operated on me. To describe him....tall, scrubs and cowboy boots, a handlebar, pure white mustache, and a cowboy hat he always hangs on the outside of the ER operating room. He has an incredible reputation in Del Rio....even the cab driver who has been driving Michael back and forth to the hospital because the van left with the other riders, told him this surgeon is legendary...and we so agree!
I am feeling so much better today. The staff here has been incredible in making sure I am totally free of pain/nausea. The other good news is that the appendix didn't rupture, which was on the verge had I waited any longer. But, eventually, I knew it was time to come to the hospital. I was that sick and Michael would not let me argue the case I was giving that I would feel better the next day. He finally took matters into his own hands and took me immediately to the hospital. I'm happy I'm married to a worrier!
The bad news is of course I can't continue on with the ride. It was difficult for me to hear that, but I know the riders will be fine and looking out for one another. Between the four of them, each will drive the van one day while the others ride. Of course, they'll be absent a very efficient EMT who has been caring for various things along the way, but I have no doubt they'll be able to know what to do with bandages, ice packs, ace bandages, etc.
In a few more days, after recuperating, Michael will put me on a plane to Tampa and he'll then fly out to meet the other riders. He'll be calling me each night with all the days' happenings and I'll be able to once again do the daily blog. For now, I want to thank Kim Brown and Dee Giordano for filling in for me. They're the best!!!!
Thank you so much for all the wonderful get well wishes and prayers. I just wanted to let you know that I'm doing fine and tomorrow or the next, will be released from the hospital and will spend some time at the motel before leaving for Tampa.
From my room here at the Vel Verde Hospital in Del Rio, I send my love and best wishes to you all....Lois
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