For weeks, the Captain had been experiencing occasional pain.
A urologist in Stuart, Florida diagnosed the problem as an inguinal hernia.
On March 18th, we left Spiritus in Jacksonville and drove to Fort Walton Beach.
Surgery was performed at Eglin Air Force Base hospital and recovery was started at the love-filled home of Mom Johnsen!
The nurses say that eating ice cream helps a patient heal quicker!
Too bad the patient didn't get to test their theory!
On April 10th, after a post-op appointment with the surgeon, we happily returned to Spiritus!
"No heavy lifting for the next 3 weeks" were the doctor's only orders.
The First Mate not only had to move these 7 gallons of oil, but she has to learn to change it also.
Don't worry, she can soothe her aching muscles in the marina's pool & jacuzzi at the end of the day!
We will likely remain at The Marina at Ortega Landing in Jacksonville until April 20th.
The Captain's health permitting, we will continue our journey north after that date.
Gee, some Captains will do anything to get their Mate to do all the work! Lol
ReplyDeleteGlad that your back on board.
God's speed,
Don and Ruth
Happy to hear of your return to the seas!!!! xo Hobie
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