Tales from Pardee Hospital (and afterward), part 6—Update and reader insights
As I departed Pardee Hospital on Wednesday, July 16th, my blood tests still showed quite a few particulars that were abnormal—high or low—but not extremely out of range, such as my pancreas function had been upon being admitted.
This past Monday I had a follow-up visit with a
We return to the point where I am in the pre-op prep room on Tuesday, July 15th. I had just seen two nurses wheel a bed through the prep room, evidently with the corpse of someone who had just expired on the operating table minutes before.
As the psychologists’ well-worn
Tales from Pardee Hospital, part 4—Vocal cords and vocal chords
In this series—soon coming to a close—I am sharing some of the lessons, thoughts and observations gained and gleaned from my experiences in Pardee Hospital a week ago.
Early on, we solicited thoughts and insights from our readers on what might be the spiritual significance of the fact
Tales from Pardee Hospital, part 3— “Fire in the hole”
The last part of the title has its origin in the mining industry, but it has become a catchphrase for a warning to “Watch out!” or “Heads up!”
My next tale from my experiences in Pardee Hospital begins on Tuesday a week ago, July 15th. Incidentally, while the use of
Tales from Pardee Hospital, part 2—A flattering bedside manner
First, I just returned from my follow-up visit with a PA in my primary care physician’s office. Everything looks good, but they did draw another tube of blood for the one-week-after comparison.
A male nurse named Israel did the stick. He and I had met twice before since my
Allow me to continue to recount some of my experiences from my recent “vacation” at Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville this past week. Some of these tales are intended to be lighthearted; some more serious. Of course, all are necessary for you to know if you want to get to heaven…
It is a delight to report that I had a great night’s sleep in my own bed last night. After returning from my three days in the hospital yesterday late afternoon, I thought I was tired and would get to sleep about 9:30 p.m. since I had
James’ Health Update-Wednesday, July 16, 2025—I’m Home!
I just got home from the hospital an hour ago. The ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) (Here is another link, this one to Johns Hopkins, which also explains the operation.) surgery/procedure was completed yesterday mid-afternoon. I was under general anesthesia, woke up feeling great, and have been feeling great ever
James had a procedure today and is now in recovery. He is awake and doing well. He will be kept in the hospital overnight for observation and further recovery. If all goes well he will be discharged sometime tomorrow.
