Jeffrey, of course, is well known to most of you, and I suspect many already know he has long suffered from diabetes. Many also know he was scheduled for surgery today.
Jeff's Dad called me a short while ago. Jeff's leg was amputated below the knee, and the surgery went as well as can be expected. He may be in the hospital for a week or so. Next, he will be at his Dad's residence for maybe about six weeks. I was able to talk very briefly with Jeff on the phone. He, of course, is drugged now, but he certainly appreciates everyone's concern.
If anyone wishes to post Get Well wishes in this thread, I will gladly relay them to Jeff.
Meanwhile, Jeff's Sundown Shops are closed, and no new "Frankendiesels" are currently in production. His Midland Gulf Railway and his Louisana and Arkansas have temporarily suspended operations. His creativity is quite remarkable, and I look forward to the day when he will return to the forum.
Praying for Jeff's health and a swift recovery from surgery.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Best of Luck Jeffrey!Get Well Soon!!!
That's really sad news, indeed. Here's hoping Jeffrey has a speedy recovery.
Garry,
Thanks for checking on Jeffrey and conveying our best wishes for a quick and issue-free recovery from such a life-altering operation. I have well-controlled Type II diabetes, so thank my lucky stars it is amenable to medication. Others are not so lucky. If you're middle-aged, you should check with your doctor on where your blood-sugar numbers are.
I'm certain Jeffrey will find all the tractive effort he needs to overcome this.
[BTW, has anyone ever noticed our smilies have cars and planes, but no trains?!? ]
Mike Lehman
Urbana, IL
Hello Jeffery, our prayers and wishes are with you for a speedy recovery!
Thanks, Garry.
For those unfamiliar with the situation, the amputation was planned. His diabetes has left it weak and uncomfortable, and he feels he will be more comfortable and more mobile once he has a prosthesis fitted.
So, let's wish him well through this "transition era" and continue to hope for a brighter future.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
Thanks Garry,
I was just coming here to see if you had posted a update, thanks. Glad to hear Jeff's surgery went well. We are all pulling for him.
Thanks for passing that on Garry,
I also have that problem..
Hoping for a speedy, recovery,Jeff,,,I'm plugging for you..
Frank
Good news Garry!!
I'm sure Jeff will be bouncing off'n the walls in a few days!!
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Glad to hear that Jeff is doing ok.
Hope he has a speedy recovery.
Dennis Blank Jr.
CEO,COO,CFO,CMO,Bossman,Slavedriver,Engineer,Trackforeman,Grunt. Birdsboro & Reading Railroad
Jeff good to here that you are ok you have been a great help to me.
Russell
Thanks for the up-date on Jeff. I have been wondering all weekend how he would do on what is a major surgery.
Jeff is one tough fellow and with his great determination I'm sure he will turn this into a positive. His attitude is truly inspirational.
CN Charlie
Best of luck, Jeff.
You will be missed while you're not on the forum.
Looking forward to your return.
Bob
Don't Ever Give Up
Glad to hear that all went well for Jeffrey today!
Jeffrey, My continuing prayers and thoughts for an uneventful and speedy recovery. Oh, and be nice to the nurses!!! I know you will be back in here once you get to your dad's house. We miss you already....
73 my friend!
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Jeffery,
Hoping you have a speedy recovery, you will be in our prayers.
Sheldon
Hope you have a good surgery jeff, and a speedy recovery!
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Gary DuPrey
N scale model railroader
Best wishes and prayers for a speedy and full recovery Jeffrey!
Modelling HO Scale with a focus on the West and Midwest USA
Heal fast Jeffrey and be well.
Lou
Hoping you get back to the rails soon Jeffery and God bless. Maybe you will have time to think up a small operational layout for a hospital bed. At least weather a freight car in between nurses bothering you.
Thoughts and Prayers for a speedy and complete recovery!
Don.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I have some good news and some bad news. The bad news is that both engines have failed, and we will be stuck here for some time. The good news is that you decided to take the train and not fly."
Jeffrey
Happy to hear that your surgery went well and that you are doing well. Take care and listen to your nurses and get back to us as soon as you can. We will all be waiting for news of your recovery and return to the forum.
Joe
Will
Good luck Jeffery!!!
You are an excellent moderator, creative modeller and your posts are always interesting. How else would I know what the weather is doing in Louisiana?!?
Think of it this way - now you can shoot yourself in the foot and it won't hurt!
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
Jeffry
I miss you over on the POT!!!
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
Good to hear the surgery's over. Have a speedy recovery.
You are in our prayers. May God Bless and Heal you.
Paul
I'm normally over on the CTT forum, but Jeffrey is such an avid contributor to this hobby, he transcends all scales ! I know can only imagine the difficulty of the the decisions he has made, and certainly hope that he is not disappointed. I am SURE that the prayers and concerns for him will be overwehelming! JEFFREY YOU HAVE MY PRAYERS AND CONTINUINING SUPPORT FOR A SPEEDY RECOVERY!! GOD BLESS YOU!
Don
Wishing you a speedy recovery Jeffrey. Get well soon and God bless.
- Douglas
dbaker48 I'm normally over on the CTT forum, but Jeffrey is such an avid contributor to this hobby, he transcends all scales ! I know can only imagine the difficulty of the the decisions he has made, and certainly hope that he is not disappointed. I am SURE that the prayers and concerns for him will be overwehelming! JEFFREY YOU HAVE MY PRAYERS AND CONTINUINING SUPPORT FOR A SPEEDY RECOVERY!! GOD BLESS YOU!
Don: Prayers for you, too. ... I read of your bad accident in the Classic Toy Trains Coffee Pot. ...
Everybody else: ... you may wish to visit the Classic Toy Trains Coffee Pot, and read about Don's accident. I'm sure he will apreciate well wishes also. .... There are very good people in that thread.
Gidday Heartland Garry, Thanks for posting.
Thoughts and Best Wishes to Jeffrey for a speedy and successful recovery.
Cheers, the Bear.
"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."