Harv's in the hospital

In Memory of Vicroy · Post by **In Memory of Vicroy** » May 26th, '09, 15:25

Our fellow Steward, Harv Friedman, had back surgery recently and is back in the hospital with some complications....he is pissed to say the least. He's in the NYU Center for Joint Diseases, 301 E. 17th St, NYC (Manhattan) The direct line to his room is 212 598 7620. Pick up your phone and give him a buzz...he could use a few laughs. I just spoke with him and he's not a happy camper.

UV

Charlie · Post by **Charlie** » May 26th, '09, 15:42

Line was busy

Doug Crowther · Post by **Doug Crowther** » May 26th, '09, 18:26

still busy days later. Harv is a talker

Rawleigh · Post by **Rawleigh** » May 27th, '09, 22:11

Sorry to hear about Harv!! I hope he gets out qiuckly.

Harv · Post by **Harv** » May 28th, '09, 19:01

Got home today at 4pm. Did 17 days and I'm glad to be home.
The incision is still draining and they wanted to cut me open again on Tuesday to do a clean out. I managed to prove a few points to all the doctors, and they finally decided to send me home on antibiotics, and keep an eye on the drainage. Funny enough, I got a new roomate last night that had a similar problem after hip replacement and they did a clean out 14 days after his surgery, and he still had drainage issues for another week and a 1/2. I guess I made the right call on this one. Anyway, the left side is pretty much quieted down, but I still have some issues with the major pain location on my right side. Hopefully with rest and therapy, it will subside even more, but this is still a better deal than before I went in.

Tony Meola · Post by **Tony Meola** » May 28th, '09, 21:28

Harv

Glad to here all is well. Here is hoping for you speedy recovery.

John F. · Post by **John F.** » May 28th, '09, 21:42

Harv-

Glad to hear your home and on the mend.

John F.

Harry Babb · Post by **Harry Babb** » May 28th, '09, 21:45

Harv wrote:Got home today at 4pm.

Guess that's why you didn't answer the phone today at the hospital! !

Get well boss! ! ! Its summer time! ! !

Harry

Capt. DQ · Post by **Capt. DQ** » May 28th, '09, 22:38

Harv,

Hoping everything going well for you.

R,
DQ

Carl · Post by **Carl** » May 29th, '09, 07:09

Good to hear from you!

Fingers are crossed that it all works better then planned.

On a side note, I'll agree with you that sometimes the best thing to do is just get out of the Hospital as fast as you can.

Carl

jspiezio · Post by **jspiezio** » May 29th, '09, 07:13

Very glad that you went home. Just in time to recuperate and start enjoying the boat!

JohnD · Post by **JohnD** » May 29th, '09, 08:11

Harv,

Good to hear you're home and things are improving!!

We're pulling for you.
John & Melinda

IRGuy · Post by **IRGuy** » May 29th, '09, 08:42

Harv...

Glad you are home.. and on the mend. Will be looking for more info from you as time passes. Good luck!

Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » May 29th, '09, 10:55

Harv,
Glad you're home. Hospital is no place for sick people.

Tommy · Post by **Tommy** » May 29th, '09, 13:21

Harv,

Welcome home!! Like Harry, I called yesterday and got no answer; however during previous days I called and got busy signals (you are a very popular man). Anyway, you rest up so you can get back out on your boat in short order. You mean a lot to the home team here on the Board!

Tommy

Harv · Post by **Harv** » May 29th, '09, 16:30

Even more good news today.
The visiting nurse came by this morning. After taking down all the information for her files, she removed the bandage to check the drainage problem. Suffice it to say, I feel vindicated. The bandage was totally dry and clean!!!!

Still gonna be a while before I can play with the boats again.

Carl · Post by **Carl** » May 31st, '09, 15:19

Harv wrote: Still gonna be a while before I can play with the boats again.

Let the boat be the light at the end of the tunnel, glad to hear your headed in the right direction.

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