I went to see Dirk today and he's feeling much better.
He says to tell everyone here the following:

"I'm alive! Thank you to all that visited me. Please no more cookies and beer...unless you drink the beer while you sit here visiting me."
He is able to walk a bit now using crutches,

and they have taken the IV out. He has some very pretty stitches to show off.
Just remember, scars are sexy!