Robin Williams

[deogloria]

I can't imagine he'd be doing a comedy routine in his room right away. More likely, he gave a weak smile and made a sarcastic joke, then passed out from exhaustion or pain! I'm the type that jokes a lot, especially under stress (I'm not that funny though). I can be crying from pain and still making jokes about my situation. I always tell people "if I stop making jokes and start just out-and-out balling, call for a crash cart, because I'm halfway to dead."

 

[Ross]

I can't imagine he'd be doing a comedy routine in his room right away. More likely, he gave a weak smile and made a sarcastic joke, then passed out from exhaustion or pain! I'm the type that jokes a lot, especially under stress (I'm not that funny though). I can be crying from pain and still making jokes about my situation. I always tell people "if I stop making jokes and start just out-and-out balling, call for a crash cart, because I'm halfway to dead."

I agree. The media downplays the whole thing so that those that are dumb to such things don't understand the seriousiness of it all.

 

[catwoman]

Sounds like he was in much worse shape than his publicist let on pre-op. No doubt he and his PR person wanted him to some quiet and anonymity before disclosing his surgery. Add to that the fact that he lost a brother during OHS; that could also be why there was a delay between surgery and the announcement he had undergone surgery. This allowed him some time to feel crappy w/out media, fans, whatnot descending on a hospital and him having to try to maintain that comic persona he has.

After all, regardless of a person's celebrity and whether we like/admire them, they're still an individual -- just like the rest of us. Remember: They put their pants on one leg at a time, too, even if they purchase those pants on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills or at Wal-Mart.

I wish Robin the best of health in the future and a successful recovery.

 

[deogloria]

I take back what I said...I was cracking a few jokes as early as last night. Granted, they were lame, and so was my smile, and I didn't laugh, but I was feeling well enough to joke a bit. I feel better today, so I have to remember not to laugh. Not a problem when my medication is wearing off though. LOL

By the way, yes it is actually me. Hubby is getting breakfast and I'm sitting back in a chair.

 

[Lynlw]

GREAT to see you post. Glad you are doing so well. Just make sure to hold a pillow when you laugh. Justin always made jokes the first day. it made us ALL feel better he could still make (bad) jokes

 

[gf1962]

The one thing I learned from being in a coma then surgery is that it is hard to sit on the sidelines. I feel that part of the recovery process is going back to what ever it is you do as soon as possibile. I started by working and doing things "part time". after a total six months after two OHS one to replace the arotic valve and one to replace the Mitral valve.