Thanks everyone for the latest comments.
Today I'm a little better. Yesterday I was dealing with severe pain.

I guess I will be like this for a while. Looks like it's going to be a long ride.

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I've been eager to show off some of my rare figs to everyone but pain doesn't permit me to go outside and snap a couple pics.
Some of which I doubt anyone heard of.

As always they will be available to my fig friends in future dates.

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Once again,

Thanks to each and everyone one of you for your support, you are my extended family.

Rafed drop a note to say he is in the hospital and he is in extreme pain. He was hospitalised since sunday. Dr would operate to relieve pain tomorrow. Poor guy.

I just hope the best for Rafed .
Please anymore updates let us know .

Rafed, I'm so sorry you are experiencing such horrible pain. May you get better soon!

All this from a bee? That is pretty scary. Hope things go well for you Rafed and you get home for godd this time. 

You are in our prayers Rafed. I trust tthe surgery went well and that you are 'on the road' to recovery. Thanks for keeping us posted Paully.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Rafed,
I hope this surgery is not too invasive and you are back in your fig garden soon. Get well my friend.
Sue

Wishing you a speedy recovery Rafed. I hope you beat this bug soon. 

Best wishes to you, Rafed...Get Well Soon!!!

Any word on how Rafed's operation went?   Anyone?

Get well soon buddy.

Hope you feel better soon. Take care, Rafed.

speedy recovery

I just got a message from our great friend Rafed. He said the surgery went well. The surgery left him with a hole about the size of a quarter in his leg stuffed with gauze and saline. The area was infected and full of puss and was getting close to the bone. He is resting and it looks like he will have a long recovery. Let's keep him in our prayers.
"gene"

Get well really quick Rafed!

I am relieved to hear that the surgery went well, thanks for the update Gene. Rafed, we are all thinking about you and sending prayers

Thanks for the up-date Gene. Hope all is well from now onwards for Rafed.

Praying for you Rafed!  Consider it done!

I knew there was a reason I run from bees!  Wishing you a speedy recovery!
Suzi

Hello Gang,

I want to once again thank each and everyone one of you for your concern and shout outs.

I got released from the hospital last night. I am feeling much better as for pain wise, the swelling is gradually going down.

As Gene stated earlier, I have a decent sized hole in my leg due to the infection. The doc said the fluid was near the bone so I consider myself lucky. It is going to be a long healing process.

I have a pick in my arm and this morning I started the first of my 14 day IV solution, This is done as an out patient and they re-dress my leg there at the same time.

I am happy to be home again with my family.
Boy you don't get any rest in the hospital, too much noise. Every minute they come and want to check the blood pressure, take blood, check your temp blah blah blah.

I hope in a day or two I will be able to post some pics of my rare figs. I have not been able to see my figs in two weeks.

This is the first time I ever spent so much time in a hospital, the longest ever was a couple days when I got my tonsils removed and this was approx. 35 yrs ago. Over all I've been a healthy cat.

I consider this being a minor setback, I will come back stronger than ever.
I refuse to fall and I refuse to fail.

Once again,

Thank you all for the shout outs, You are the greatest!

Great to hear from you Rafed and that your on the mend.

Rafed,
 Your positive attitude is awesome. I'm sure you will bounce back better than ever!
 Pete

Great to know you are doing much better.

Fantastic news Rafed! Keep up the good spirits. Being around your rare figs will be greatly therapeutic..

Congratulations on your return home Rafed.  Take good care of yourself.