Tim Dustrude: Healing And In Good Humor After Surgery
Posted July 26, 2016 at 3:04 pm by Peggy Sue McRae
Tim Dustrude
Just got this report from former Update editor Ian Byington:
As most of you know, Tim found out a couple of weeks ago that he needed surgery to fix a blood flow problem he had in his head & brain…yesterday (Monday) he was in surgery and I just got the word (today, Tuesday) from his wife Shannon that things went well:
What a long journey yesterday was. What a choreographed surgery with at least 3 teams working on Tim. Everybody here has been so exceptional. We are in the very best hands and that’s our miracle.
I am so thrilled that he has his sense of humor. He was a crack up coming out of anesthesia. And almost as hysterical today. I wished I’d videotaped him. But I’ve been taking notes.
We just visited with Louise and John, Jan and Eric before they all took off for home.
Thank you and we’ll keep you up to date. Today is one more day in ICU. All day they’ve been removing lines and he even got up and walked a little ways. Progress!!!
And then another ward for the rest of the week. Lots of healing in store for us.
xoxoxox Shannon
He’ll remain in the hospital for this week recuperating, and sends his thanks for all the good wishes from friends & family & the island. As Peggy Sue & I hear more, we’ll let you know, but in the meantime, it’s time for our friend to rest & heal.
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20 comments:
20 comments...
I had not heard that Tim was having problems. Thank you for letting us know, Ian, and please extend my wishes to Tim for a speedy recovery.
Thank heavens! We can ask breathe again. Glad to hear the good news for everyone!
Fantastic news Tim! We are all thrilled for you and your family! See you at home soon!
Glad you are on the other side of all that now. Heal well and fast Tim!!! Glad to hear the good news about you… been on pins and needles today
Very glad to hear the good news!
Hey Tim…..I wish you a very Speedy Recovery…I’m thinkin of you Tim..
YEA!!!! Happy days ahead! See you on the streets of Friday Harbor SOON!
Sending Well Wishes Tim!
Had not heard of this but thank you for letting us know. So glad to hear that he is doing well. Keep it up Tim!! You’ll be home before you know it!!
I had not heard of this either. Congratulations Tim – right on.
Hurray! Now TAKE IT EASY for a while!Hope you may be able to catch Romeo and Juliet before Aug 21, but quite understand if that’s not possible! Love from us both, Helen and Dan
Wishing you all the best Tim for a speedy recovery! From all of us at Island Rec.
Great news!!!! Thanks for the update!
Tim! Hoping you and your hair get better soon.
Hmm was wondering why I wasn’t seeing you around town on your bike! Take the time to heal. Best Sally and Tim Thomsen
Dear Tim, I didn’t know either. I’m sending my very best wishes for a speedy recovery and a happy home coming!
Glad you’re on the mend…come back home soon and I hope you end up feeling like a kid again.
Thank goodness! what a way to get a vacation, but long overdue Tim! and it is a rare thing to keep personal issues personal, and probably good the public didn’t know till it as all a positive outcome; one of the challenges of living on the island! Many prayers and good thoughts, deep gratitude for the healing care and keeping that great brain and eye in good working order! We love what you do, rest up, Pam fr
Hey, Tim…can you feel it? Countless islanders are sending xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo for a speedy recovery!
Come home soon, we all miss you,
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