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Hey everyone. Just a quick note to say I'm back out of the hospital. It was a long three weeks, but I'm out now. Thanks for all the warm wishes I read in the other thread. Surgery was hard, and I've got a couple broken ribs to show (well along with an 8 inch incision and a couple quarter sized holes in my side).

Doctors are not sure what caused my pneumonia and it was probably a combination of things, but I know that I will forever from here on out be VASTLY more vigilante on dust protection and control. Over the past 13 years I've been lax in this area. I don't know how many times I've had to blow out rosewood boogers, and how many times I worked in a cloud of mahogany dust. Fellas we need to take care of our lungs. Trust me when I say you DO NOT want to go through what I just did. It's been the worst three weeks of my life. So (and I'm talking to myself here too) wear your respirators, use good dust control at the source, and make sure your not breathing in these exotic dust particles.

Thanks again for all the prayers. There are much appreciated.

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John Mayes
http://www.mayesluthier.com

Great to hear from you John!!!
Best wishes!!!

WOW! Welcome back John! I'm glad you are ok now. I thought about you and pain you are going thru every time I watched your DVD. Again, welcome back!

I am glad you are on the mend John. I have been hospitalized with pneumonia also and can agree that it is 100% no fun. Here's to your health.

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Burton
http://www.legeytinstruments.com
Brookline, MA.

Great to see you back John! And as always, great advice!

Get well soon buddy!
Lance

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Hey John, You get better.

When I hear of a luthier and lung / breathing issues, I know why.

Seeing one luthier, forget whom, with the helmet, face shield and filtered air pack, and ear protection was humorous to me, back then. May have been Traugott?

But those who've done this stuff in woodworking environs know it's for real. Truth is, if we have those wood dust boogers, we're just not doing a good job. Guilty as charged too.

I'm glad that you are out of the hospital. Think custom made guitars are expensive, check out those hospital bills! It's nice to know they are there when we have to use them.....

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Glad you're back, John! Thanks for the warnings/advice.

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Mike

"The Dude abides. I don't know about you but I take comfort in that. It's good knowin' he's out there. The Dude. Takin' 'er easy for all us sinners. Shoosh." The Stranger

Welcome back John! Good to hear you're on the mend!

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John
Glad to hear your home and recovering.

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Cheers, John. Will take advice to heart - and to shop.

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Glad you're home John. That's good advise as it hits home with me, guilty as charged. Don't rush things getting back , as I have in the past, taking a step backwards is the wrong direction. Take care of yourself.
Clinton

Welcome back John !! It's great to hear that you are out of the hospital and on the mend. You have been in our thoughts and prayers. Get lots of rest, eat mama's chicken soup and keep smiling.....

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Peter

John,

Glad to hear you are on the mend. I feel for you because I have had rib injuries in the past. Rule of thumb is don't breath deep or laugh. It's hard to do but be sure to take the time to heal before you do too much.

Take Care

Philip

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Glad to hear you're out of the hospital and doing better.And thanks for the great advice. Mark

Hey John-

I'm glad you are doing ok. I had pneumonia that sent me to the hospital for a week and a half - I know what you went through. Take it easy and let me know if there is anything I can do for you.

Peace-

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John Lewis
Wannabe builder owned by 2 crazy dachshunds

Glad you're back and hope the rest of your recovery goes quickly.

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Steve Smith
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Good to see you back John. Rest well good man!

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John, so glad you're back!! Way to go on your healing process. Definately sounds miserable. We appreciate your words of wisdom on watching our own health. Thanks and welcome back.

Nice to hear you are out of the hospital and back at home. Take care while you finish healing!

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Very good to hear you're out of the hospital. Anybody who has to spend three weeks hospitalized is not having fun. Hope you're recovery is fast and complete.

Then, back out to that nice new shop with you!

Pat

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Welcome back. Glad to here you are on the mend.
Link

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Glad to hear you're out of the germ factory and doing well John, and I will heed your warnings about wood dust. I've not been as vigilant as I should have been either. I have all the gear, but just don't put it on when I should......there's no excuse for that, it's simply laziness, and I guess, a dash of stupidity too.

"rosewood boogers"

Cheers,
Dave F.

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John glad you are still with us and thanks for the words of warning with the dust. The temptation is always there to forget about the mask. May you heal quickly and fully.

Regards

Craig.

I'm glad you brought up the bright side : badass scars ; I like to think of them as 'suffering trophies'. I'm glad you're on the mend, it was scary hearing that first announcement!

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