To make a long story short, I had an operation for a hernia (rupture) four days ago, and I am now in the hospital recovering from it. We two boys have given Mom and Dad more surprises, haven’t we?
I wrote Mom and Dad a short letter telling them, but it was a mess. I had a hell of a time writing it in bed. There are many things they will want to know, but they will have to wait until I am better able to write. Having had operations, they should understand. I did want to let them hear I was okay as soon after it was over as possible. And I am getting along fine now.
The doctor seems will satisfied with the progress I’m making toward getting well again. But it will take time. I expect to be kept in bed for another ten days or so. Then there will be a couple more weeks in the hospital after that. The hernia operation requires a fair-sized incision, it seems. Anyway, I had a very good surgeon and am getting the best care in every respect.
I’ll write and post as much as I can, but that may not be too often at first. Hopefully, Mom and Dad will tell Cleon (alias “the San Francisco Kid”) why he isn’t hearing from me. I hope my folks and Bonnie will take this thing as calmly as I have-and that’s clam enough for anyone!
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