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Complications from surgery DEFEATED!
Yno
Posts: 529
My appendectomy led to a second major surgery and a month of so of disability. But that officially ended yesterday! Even though I went back to work last week, I didn't consider things finished until I managed a BBQ. So yesterday a few friends came over to help me change the cover on my backyard canopy, and we thanked them with some tri-tips from the Big Green Egg, along with a bunch of sides, and some good wine. The star of the wine parade was a 2006 Caymus Special Selection that I decanted and let breathe for an hour. One of our guests is a certified sommelier, and she pronounced it exquisite. And the tri-tips sure disappeared quickly! I didn't get pictures as we were busy entertaining (and quaffing wine) but I assure you it did happen. Since my surgeon says I still have to be careful about lifting anything heavy, I had one of our guests take the bag of empty wine bottles to the recycle bin....
My BGE had been very lonely for too long, but will now get to make up for lost time.
My BGE had been very lonely for too long, but will now get to make up for lost time.
XL BGE in San Jose, CA. Also a Pit Barrel Cooker, a Cal Flame P4 gasser, and lots of toys including the first ever Flame Boss 300 in the wild. And a new Flame Boss 500.
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Glad to hear you are on the up and up.
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Glad to see you back up and running. I would help you change your canopy cover any time. That is one of the best wines on the planet. Special treat!Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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Welcome back.
XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle
San Antonio, TX
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That sounds like a heckuva comeback! Congrats on getting back on the horse.Stillwater, MN
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Good news. Stay healthy.
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Great post! Good luck.Belleville, Michigan
Just burnin lump in Sumpter -
Welcome back brother!!Charlotte, NC - Large BGE 2014, Maverick ET 733, Thermopen, Nest, Platesetter, Woo2 and Extender w/Grid, Kick Ash Basket, Pizza Stone, SS Smokeware Cap, Blackstone 36"
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Great way to celebrate! To good health!Lovin' my Large Egg since May 2012 (Richmond, VA) ... and makin' cookbooks at https://FamilyCookbookProject.com
Stoker II wifi, Thermapen, and a Fork for plating photo purposes -
1. I would love to be your friend.
2. When is your next surgery?
Just kidding of course. It must feel great to be back in the saddle. And sounds like you celebrated appropriately.#1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February 2013 • #3 Mini May 2013A happy BGE family in Houston, TX. -
Welcome back."Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
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Welcome back, and amazing wine selection. Glad you're back to egging!Doug
Wayne, PA
LBGE, Weber Kettle (gifted to my sister), Weber Gasser
"Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe" Albert Einstein -
Just can't keep a fighter down. Egg on!
-SMITTY
from SANTA CLARA, CA
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I have what I hope is the last appointment with my surgeon in an hour. And I am wearing pants to work today for the first time. (I was wearing sweats because the elastic waistband was more comfortable.) Thanks for all the good wishes. Next weekend will be pulled pork!XL BGE in San Jose, CA. Also a Pit Barrel Cooker, a Cal Flame P4 gasser, and lots of toys including the first ever Flame Boss 300 in the wild. And a new Flame Boss 500.
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Congrats on your recovery. I thought I just had a stomach virus. Turns out it was a ruptured appendix and it was gangrene. My brother now refers to me as "Earnhardt tough", lol. Hospital stay and recovery from that kind of surgery is no laughing matter. One word of advice: DON'T OVERDO IT. I scoffed at the "do not drive for a month" order from my surgeon. They tell you that for a reason.
If anyone offers to help, let them. Great to have friends to come help with the canopy and I'm sure they enjoyed the tri-tip and great wine. It was awhile before I could egg again. Steady as she goes, my friend.
Large BGE
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Keep on, keepin' on.
BrandonQuad Cities
"If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."
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