04/07/2022
It is with great disappointment that I will not be in the fireworks business this season. I will miss seeing each and every one of my customers whom I fondly regard to as friends. I have been in “the business” for over 50 years and have some families that I have served for over 3 generations.
I want to thank all of you who have stopped by my stand over the last 5 years and helped me fulfill a lifelong dream. Without the help of my loving wife, Rita, extended family members, and your patronage, I couldn’t have made it work. I have truly been blessed with your support.
Jim Dalziel, Owner
Jim’s Fireworks and Novelties
For further explanations of what I’m going through, please read further.
Most of you already know that I have been battling an infection in my right knee for the last 5 months. I had an old replacement in May 12, 2021. Rehab and PT went fine all summer and I was pretty much back to my normal activities. Things were fine until 1st week of October, so I went to my surgeon and after some tests, he determined that the infection was back and I had a 2nd operation October 13th. This time they cleaned it out and after a few days in the hospital I was released for further treatment. A picc line was put in my left arm for a regiment of 42 daily infusions at Sigourney Hospital. I was on oral antibiotics for another 90 days. Things started to feel strange around the 1st of March so another trip to my surgeon, the infection had returned and so I returned for surgery #3 on March 23. This time they removed my entire prosthesis, cleaned the area and put me on a “temporary” spacer, and inserted pads of antibiotics and closed me up.
Another picc line was put in my left arm and I am currently going to Sigourney for a 42 day treatment plan of infusions. I have a full leg brace from my heel to the top of my thigh and use a walker to limit the amount of weight that I put on my leg.
My surgeon said the whole process could take 3-4 months to be sure that the infection has been cleaned up before I get to have my 4th operation to insert a new prosthesis. Stay tuned for further developments and progress.
Jim
