08/21/2024
I flew down to Boston last Friday for a follow-up appointment with my surgeon at Mass General Hospital. Everything seems to be healing quite well. Almost no pain anywhere now. I'm still on light duty until at least the end of September to give more time for the nerves and hernia repairs to take a solid hold. (Apparently, my Doctor knows how I am when it comes to working!) I'll start back in part time in October. I probably won't work full time again and mostly only close to home. I've had enough away jobs. I will, however still be available for consultations and detailed assessments to help clients understand what they need to do on their buildings.
I flew down and back via PALS and really enjoyed the flights. The pilots who take time out of their busy schedules to make sure patients can get the help they need are an incredible resource. I can't thank them enough for what they do. They use their own planes (Most of the time! Sometimes they borrow one from a Buddy). In both directions, the pilots let me sit in the co-pilots seat. They also took time to explain all of the instruments they use to make their trips safely.
We flew in an Eclipse Aviation - 500, twin engine jet on the way down and a Cirrus - SR22, single engine propeller plan on the way back. We reached an altitude of 30,000 ft on the way down and 7,000 ft on the way back. The Cirrus has a parachute on the plane in case the engine stalls. Fortunately, we didn't need it. The slower ride home was much more scenic.
