I’m Alive! It’s Good To Be Back, But It Will Take Some Time…
Hello everyone, yep it’s me. Here it is in a nutshell…..approximately 6pm June 8th I was rushed to the hospital with what can only be described as a dead leg. By 11:30 I was in surgery for the removal of a mass of blood clots. I was told I was quite close to losing the leg altogether. Two days later, I was in surgery yet again for Compartment Syndrome.
This is where they had to “fillet” my leg. (Actual term used by surgeon.)
Approximately June 16th I was transferred to a physical rehab center, where I stayed until this past Friday when I returned home.
Anyhoo, here I am ready to jump back into action. I have a considerable amount of work to do (online and with the leg) before I can get back into the full swing as they say, but I will do what I can, when I can.
Respond to comments - sorry for the flood some of you received, I approved about 150 all at once.
Email - Lots to do. Sorry to anyone that experienced bounce back, it filled up pretty fast.
Blog updating - It will be some time before I get back to regular posting; I’ll actually be moving blogs around to perfect my branding practice.
Monthly comment contests - Postponed indefinitely, possibly the rest of the year. I will however finish contacting winners and sponsors for the May contest as soon as I can.
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You have my word that when I do return in full mode it will be with a BANG! I have so much in store for evryone that I couldn’t even begin to get into it now 
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Thank you all for understanding and sticking with me, and a huge welcome to all the newcommers while I was away…..stick around, it’ll be fun; email me anytime 
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Dennis
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August 9th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
Wow Dennis! That’s scary as hell. I’m glad to see you feeling better and well enough to keep us updated. Look forward to hearing more from you.
August 9th, 2009 at 5:41 pm
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August 9th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
Welcome back, Glad to see you made it through it all.
August 9th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
Wow Dennis, sorry to hear that. Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.
Ned
August 9th, 2009 at 10:41 pm
Well, I knew something was up, my man, especially with some of the last things you’d been writing about. Doesn’t take a sleuth to know what was going on, although without all the details. Too bad you couldn’t have told someone to bring you a laptop!
Anyway, good to see you’re back home; take care of yourself.
August 10th, 2009 at 4:02 am
I’m glad you are back and feel better. Can’t wait to read your new posts!
August 10th, 2009 at 6:14 am
Hey! Welcome back buddy..Hope everything is fine and I think you will be busy for more 1-2 days reading out those mails and comments and other things.
Don’t worry we are here and listening to you :0
August 10th, 2009 at 7:37 am
Hey Dennis,
Welcome back! I’ve missed your regular posting. Best of luck for a speedy recovery!
August 10th, 2009 at 9:23 am
OMGosh! I am so sorry to hear about this … I’ve thought of you several times and I wish I had reached out to see what was going on with you. Please let us all know if there’s anything you need … if we can do ANYTHING for you at all … you have a lot of great friends hanging around here … please let us know ok? My thoughts and prayers for you speedy recovery my friend. *huGs* Suzanne
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August 10th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
SO very glad to see you back! Don’t pressure yourself too hard trying to catch up. Health comes first, then the rest.
~ Kristi
August 10th, 2009 at 2:26 pm
hi Dennis,
I had noticed that you weren’t updating your blog, but never would have guessed why. I clicked through on the wikipedia link. The picture on it is pretty gnarly. What caused it in your case? Do you know? I don’t think you’re that old… not as old as me at least, and I’m not that old…
I agree with the person above… scary stuff! Just glad you are ok and you still have your leg. Wow. ~ Steve, the trade show guru
August 10th, 2009 at 7:02 pm
HI Dennis,
Glad that you’re back and getting better. Take care!
-Peter
August 11th, 2009 at 12:40 am
Hey man, I’m glad you made it back. It’s been really rough not having you put me in my place every now and again.
Mitch Reply:
August 11th, 2009 at 12:49 am
@Sire, Yeah, I’ve had to put Sire in his place; what a tough job it is lol
August 11th, 2009 at 6:36 am
Wow Dennis that’s a bit too close. Glad you’re still kickin’
Keep up with the exercises and get your leg back as much as possible before you start sitting in front of your PC for too long.
August 11th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
Just Dennis, try not to jump too much now
glad to hear you are in better spirits; remember to do all your physical therapy for your leg, I had an injury that could have healed much better had I just continued with the rehabilitation regiment I was on.
August 12th, 2009 at 8:46 am
oh I’m really sorry to heard that! I hope you’ll be fine soon!
August 12th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
Yikes Dennis! Hoping your recovery is quick and complete!
August 12th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
Keep up the good work and good luck with your site - are you having fun with it? It’s interesting and well worth the time to visit.
August 13th, 2009 at 1:25 am
Hey Den…it is so good to hear you are back, if even part time! So sorry to hear about the health issues.
You had really been on my mind the last few days, so this explains why. Wishing a speedy recovery for you!
August 13th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
You know what, I don’t think that any of your visitors will mind that you haven’t been updating quite as frequent considering all that you’ve gone through. While I am anxious for your full return, I wish you a speedy recovery before anything else.
August 14th, 2009 at 8:35 am
I should have known it would take something of this magnitude to “quiet” you.
I was hoping it was more along the lines of “hit the jackpot - on a long cruise” variety.
Glad to hear you’re recovering!
August 14th, 2009 at 6:16 pm
Welcome back Dennis and good to hear from you!
waiting for you to pronounce the winners of May contest
August 16th, 2009 at 2:02 pm
Wow Dennis, its good to hear from you and I’m glad you’re recovering!
August 18th, 2009 at 9:44 am
Wow…so scary. I’m glad your fine, and back. Looking forward to see what you’ll bring us in the coming months
August 20th, 2009 at 12:32 am
Dennis,
Glad to here that you are getting back into the swing of things after all of this. It reminds me of my own close call some 5 years back. These things come seemingly out of nowhere. For what its worth, don’t rush things. This things all have a silver lining if we look closely.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers. I have had a lot of respect for you and I appreciate what you do on and off this blog. I have referred to you often as an example of bloggers that lead by example.
May peace be with you and yours.
August 20th, 2009 at 6:54 am
Welcome back I hope that you are feeling better soon!
August 20th, 2009 at 11:32 pm
Wow, and I thought my broken hand had slowed down my blogging. I will officially shut up now. Hope you’re feeling better.
August 22nd, 2009 at 7:28 am
Thanks so much everyone, I really appreciate all the kind words and well wishes!
August 23rd, 2009 at 12:36 pm
Good afternoon, Dennis.
It sounds like you’ve gone through a difficult and scary health crisis and I’m happy to hear that you’re doing better.
Best of luck on a speedy and complete recovery!
JD
August 23rd, 2009 at 1:00 pm
I am sorry to hear that, friend. Welcome back and recovery soon
August 26th, 2009 at 8:34 am
Good to see you back buddy. I hope you are on a fast recovery path and will get back to full blown blogging life soon.
Take care!
August 26th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
Wow, and I thought my broken hand had slowed down my blogging. I will officially shut up now. Hope you’re feeling better.
August 28th, 2009 at 9:29 am
I am galad to hea you passed this problems and now you are well. Hope you will be ok andsoon to start posting new articles.
August 28th, 2009 at 12:32 pm
Welcome back Dennis! You have been through so much. Good thing you didn’t lose your leg and caught in early enough. I hope everythings looks okay with your leg or you could visit Florida Cosmetic surgery clinic.
Keep on Blogging!
August 28th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
I was wondering what was going on Dennis, I’m glad you are going to be ok. Nothing can keep the comment king down very long. I hope you are not in a lot of pain. If there’s anything at all I can do to help you know how to get in touch.
September 1st, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Holy cow! I hope you recover quickly!
September 10th, 2009 at 7:22 am
welcome back , waiting your articles….
September 11th, 2009 at 9:01 pm
Hope recovery is going well! I hope the leg works well and that fillet story will be a great one for the grandkids some day!
September 22nd, 2009 at 4:45 am
Welcome back and I hope your recovery is going well.
Cheers,
Volksphone!
September 22nd, 2009 at 1:16 pm
I’ glad you are ok. Any time you are dealing with blood clots, that’s serious business. You are probably fortunate to still be here, much less back at work.
A blood clot anywhere, even the leg, scares the crap out of me.
Anyway, it’s good to have new posts to read. Glad you are back.
September 26th, 2009 at 1:32 am
Incredible feeling very nice to see you back I’ve missed your regular posting.
September 28th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Things like these make you think about whats really important in life. The guy accross the street from me almost lost his 11 year old son to much the same thing. Makes you think….
October 1st, 2009 at 3:41 am
Wow, that sounds very scary. My aunt had something similiar but her clot traveled from her legs to multiple spots in her lungs. Thankfully like you she is going to be fine.
I have some health problems, the key and it isn’t fun, is to listen to your body and rest when it calls to rest. Take care of yourself first, thats the beauty of being online is it will be here when you are ready to be back full swing
Take care of yourself and wishing you a speedy recovery
Dennis Edell Reply:
October 23rd, 2009 at 4:55 pm
@Megan - YourNetBiz,
Hey Megan, sorry it took so long to reply. Welcome to our little community; hope to see you ’round more often!
Thanks for the well wishes.
October 1st, 2009 at 5:27 am
Wow,that’s terrible. I had something similar as a result of falling through a glass door. I was stitched-up but there was an artery leaking and the pressure swelled my leg up and make it go numb. They had to cut my leg open and tie off the artery. Ended up with a bit of nerve damage, but eventually things healed well. Took at least 6 weeks before I could walk without crutches. What a business!
Dennis Edell Reply:
October 23rd, 2009 at 4:53 pm
@Michael Tunstill,
Hey Michael, sorry it took so long to reply. Welcome to our little community; hope to see you ’round more often!
October 18th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
this is my first time visiting your blog and i really enjoy reading your post. i hope you recover quick in what happen to you.
Dennis Edell Reply:
October 23rd, 2009 at 4:31 pm
@shammy,
Hey Shammy, sorry it took so long to reply. Welcome to our little community; hope to see you ’round more often!
October 26th, 2009 at 5:15 am
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November 3rd, 2009 at 11:08 am
Hiya Dennis!
I just came across your blog, and although I don’t know you I just want to wish you all the best with a speedy recovery.
It has been quite some time since your medical emergency, so please enlighten us as to how the recovery process is going.
All the best, and may you heal well!
Regards
Jaq