Good to hear that you're getting along and are on the mend. Gotta' watch that wild living and all that ice cream.
.....I tried to get into the VA system a few years back but they told me my retirement was to high and I didn't qualify.
Told them I figured a Veteran was a Veteran and the amount of money I received monthly from working my entire life should have no bearing on whether I received VA medical benefits or not. They didn't agree. Guess who won that one. Doesn't matter I guess, medicare with a plan F is as good an insurance as we ever had, even from my employer before retirement. Better in fact. I do have a few friends that use the VA and haven't heard any complaints from them other than it's about two hrs. to the facility in Portland, Or. but there is a clinic about 40 miles away. Kinda hard to get in there from what I hear though. Glad you were able to get good medical attention and are doing well, and don't hang out to much with Larry, I've heard he'll lead you astray and is a sure bet to get you into trouble...
and I agree, dogs are natural born liars, although one of mine is fairly honest but he'll never admit to making that awful smell....
My son was taking great care of him. 
now maybe some day they all catch on lol
