Get Well Dave
Blog by: Matt Snider , CO 9/22/2015 (Return to blogs)
When Dave texted me Saturday that he was heading into the hospital I thought initially he was overreacting to writing cramps. Seems nothing keeps Dave Coulson down for long, and he's not much for complaining about pain (having dealt with a few of his self-imposed hook implants myself), so naturally the news was a bit worrisome. Later I discovered he had to go into surgery for some abdominal issues. Scary stuff.
When I visited him yesterday, his daughter, grand-daughters and laptop by his side, he was in good spirits and woozy from the pain killers. I got the complete story at this point, plus a few fish stories to go with it. That's how I know he's heading in the right direction, and I wanted to let you all know so you can keep in your thoughts as he recovers this week. If all things keep heading in the right direction, the docs say he should be fishing in a week and a half. And if Dave has his way, I wouldn't be completely 100 percent surprised if I see a blog pop up while he's still in the hospital bed.
Good luck Dave, listen to your docs, rest up, and let your body heal. Until then, the fish will be on a feeding frenzy knowing you're laid up.
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Comments
FishSeal
09.22.15 11:23 AM
Thanks for the heads up Matt! FS
IceFishingFool
09.22.15 11:40 AM
Now where'd that get well balloon go ? The fish can wait Dave.
bron
09.22.15 11:42 AM
We won't keep any fish until you are back on the water--that way they will be waiting for you. Get well soon!
Lloyd Tackitt
09.22.15 11:47 AM
Get well Dave, but do it smart and like the docs tell you...those fish may be biting like crazy while you're away, but they'll shut down as soon as you get back no matter when that is :-)
tracks
09.22.15 12:17 PM
Get Well quick Dave! But most of all take care of yourself!
Thanks Matt
sickws6
09.22.15 12:20 PM
Scary stuff, Hope you are well dave, my thoughts will be with you Dave, Get well soon, the fish are getting a break right now but cant wait till you catch your first after this ordeal......
Get well soon
Goosehunter82
09.22.15 12:55 PM
Speedy recovery Dave.
OldMikkDale
09.22.15 1:39 PM
Get well Dave and we will be looking forward to your blogs. Always learn a lot from you and appreciate your writings.
TigerHunter
09.22.15 1:52 PM
Hope you feel better soon Dave.
Ajax5240
09.22.15 2:01 PM
The fish needed a rest from being caught by Dave, hopefully they don't get too lonely while he recuperates! Get well soon Dave, we all look forward to hearing great news about your speedy recovery!
JKaboom
09.22.15 2:02 PM
Get well soon, I know you're not an ice guy so your season is getting short LOL
jshanko
09.22.15 2:33 PM
Chin up Dave,, you,ll be back on the water in no time. God bless and hope you have a speedy recovery.
hawghawler
09.22.15 4:01 PM
Thanks Matt for the info. Dave take it easy and get well soon. Hope it is nothing serious.
Smelly
09.22.15 5:33 PM
I hope you get well real soon and back to fishing Dave. But the fish, not so much !
FISHRANGLER
09.22.15 6:02 PM
You better get better, we need you around to keep me inline.
Get well soon.
FISHRANGLER
09.22.15 6:03 PM
Thanks Matt for letting us know.
Matt Snider (author, aka Matt)
09.22.15 7:06 PM
Just visited Dave again and he's looking much better, feeling much better, and has cut down on the pain meds so was just brighter in general. I asked if they found any bit-off flies/hooks in there, which I thought could've been the problem. He said no.
opencage
09.22.15 8:37 PM
Hope to get you back on the water as soon as is safe. See ya soon buddy.
JOHN_COSprings
09.22.15 8:48 PM
Get well soon Dave - and stay away from the hospital pond, yes, I know it probably has a few goldfish in there, but... it's clearly marked, "NO FISHING" !
Tight-lines,
John
anglerwannabe
09.23.15 6:38 AM
take care Dave. We still need to float Joe Wright.
anglerwannabe
09.23.15 6:38 AM
take care Dave. We still need to float Joe Wright.
Flyrodn
09.23.15 3:19 PM
Thank you for all your kind comments and well wishes. The last few days have been a bit trying. I've made solid progress and if all goes well I'll get to check out of the hospital tomorrow. While that's a good I also realize that this operation has taken some of the starch out of me and it's going to be days, if not a few weeks before I'm back to full stream.
bron
09.23.15 3:25 PM
Glad to see you posting and glad to hear you're getting out tomorrow! Making progress.
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Matt Snider is a lifelong fly fisherman who has turned his attention to the "other species" of Colorado, namely any non-trout species. Having caught multiple warmwater species in Colorado on the fly in Colorado, Matt built FishExplorer as a means for anglers to maintain updated lake conditions, an element he finds critical in catching fish and enjoying our resources. An advocate of alternative fly fishing and fisheries preservation, Matt is an avid wiper and muskie fisherman traveling with boat in tow in pursuit of these hard-to-find fish. If a fish is willing to eat something, his bet is that it will eat a fly...