Scott - How is Italy

 Italy is probably great, but Ed and I didn't go. I got dizzy, fell, fractured 2 ribs, and punctured a lung. So I have been in the hospital since Saturday night.

No one looks good in the hospital when shot from this angle.

And now, it was neither drink nor pot that did this to me. I get dizzy when I stand up too fast. Usually, I stand still and wait for it to pass, but I think I might have rushed into the bathroom too quickly because we paused a show. So I passed or fainted. Either way, I fell sideways onto the toilet and then the floor. I fractured my ribs and all, but maybe it was lucky as I didn't hit full height on my head.

FYI - Great hospital. I was at Desert Regional, and they were great. It helps that action was light over Memorial Day. I visited the ER, ICU, and regular old rooms. Everywhere they were great.

The view from my room.

So I am now home, but in hella pain. I guess I have to live with it for a while, as it takes a fairly long time to heal ribs. They didn't operate; the fracture means they will probably heal on their own. Also, they were worried they might have to put a drain in my lungs to the outside. But that is okay as my lung pressure keeps going up and the bubble has disappeared.

So, long story short:

1. I feel terrible, but am doing okay.

2. I'm unable to fly, so our Italy/Switzerland/friend excursion had to be cancelled.

3. Farts and burps hurt. That limits quite a bit of my repertoire.

4. I'll be fine and back to funny in no time at all. Lucky Ed.

Oddly, Ed is not looking forward to being a nurse to a cranky patient. He missed me when I was gone, but how long will that last? I do not do sick well. Thoughts and prayers for him.