Operation Successful

Shekhawat (file photo)

Shekhawat’s operation has been a success. The inflammation arising from the infected sutures on his chest was cleaned up last evening and he is currently recuperating at INS Ashwini, the naval hospital in Colaba.
“The operation was done at 3:30 p.m. under local anesthesia,” Shekhawat informed on phone. “There had been a major pus formation and I lost a lot of blood also. But the worst part is the

Siba Prasad Maitra (second from rt) explains the medical procedures
 Shekhawat is likely to undergo

throbbing pain after the operation. I am in terrible agony. I do not know what to do. And the doctor has left for the day.”
Apparently the attending nurse on duty had been instructed to give a painkiller and sleeping pill only after dinner – at bedtime. Shekhawat’s wife, the only person from the family to be present by his bedside, was at her wit’s end and pleaded helplessness.
However, this morning Shekhawat sounded better as he could get a good night’s sleep (under sedation, of course) and had a proper breakfast as well. He was being administered an injection (for the pain) as he spoke, his voice still breaking in short, labored gasps.
“The surgeon is expected to drop in before lunch,” he said. “They haven’t said how long I am supposed to stay in hospital or if there are any more procedures to follow. Hopefully, I should be discharged in two or three days. I will know for sure after the doctor sees me.”
Let us hope and pray for the best. Shekhawat has suffered enough.

Lt Col Angad Singh (rtd):
It is good news that Shekhawat has been successfully operated upon. I wish him speedy recovery. Hope he will be able to join the club soon.

Bihari Milwani:
It seems Shekhawat-ji did not get his dream nurse. Hence he has recovered very fast and will be back in the garden with his old saalis.

Breaking News:
SHEKHAWAT IS BACK HOME -- AT 6:00 P.M. HE WILL BE AT THE GARDEN TOMORROW MORNING!