TheTerrorist_75 Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Somehow a bacteria entered my blood system and the course of antibiotics prescribed failed to work. Now my transplant team wants my butt in the hospital for tests and an alternate course of treatment. Hopefully it won't be for long, but the last time lasted for 2 months. I will attempt to hijack one of the hospital's computers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sultan_emerr Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Well old buddy, you will be sorely missed while you are temporarily absent. I wish you the best on your new treatments, and look forward to seeing you back soon.Tip: During the many times that I have been in the hospital during thew past year for blood transfusions and chemo treatments, I have found that every floor has a visitor's lounge containing at least one computer-(the ones on the first floor are always the best operating computers). The "trees" that your IV's are hooked up to have a battery that lasts for an hour, and a beep tells you when the battery is low.(there is usually an extra plug by the computer, so you don't need to operate the IV on battery anyway most of the time). Just check with the head floor nurse to see when your next procedure(blood drawing, pill taking, vital signs checking, etc.), so that you will know how much time you have, and make sure she knows where you are going(visitor's lounge - on which floor -, cafeteria, etc.), just in case.Also, take all your sign in info and other important info on a usb flash drive, and be sure you clear it all when ending the session.Beat wishes again, my friend, and looking forward to seeing you back here soon.Ronald Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheTerrorist_75 Posted December 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 I have the procedure down pat. There are a couple of public computers in the library. The nurses know where to look if I am gone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
irregularjoe Posted December 4, 2009 Report Share Posted December 4, 2009 Best of luck on the hospital stay . I was in one last year at this time for about a week due to doctor caused staph infection.It's never fun. Keep us updated on your status please.Also, I'd probably wear surgical gloves while using the public computers. I'm sure your room will be chock full of them. You don't want to add another infection to the list.Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hitest Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Get well soon, my friend! I hope your recovery is speedy and uneventful. Take it easy, man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blim Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Get well soon, Terrorist and obey the nurses and docs. If you can, keep us postedLiz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
novi Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Hi TT,Hope all goes well my friend. Keep us posted if you can. If there is anything we can do please let us know.take care,Pat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
baker7 Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Whiskeyman:I am sorry to hear that you have an infection and I hope that you and your team will get it under control soon - You indeed will be missed, and I hope that you will feel better soon Take Care, and keep us advised Brian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JDoors Posted December 5, 2009 Report Share Posted December 5, 2009 Hope they knock that bug outta you ASAP! Best wishes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marsh_0x Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 Somehow a bacteria entered my blood system and the course of antibiotics prescribed failed to work. Now my transplant team wants my butt in the hospital for tests and an alternate course of treatment. Hopefully it won't be for long, but the last time lasted for 2 months. I will attempt to hijack one of the hospital's computers.Hi Don, saddens me deeply to see your problems and has troubled me to tears, hard to admit being a male, but no one is near me to see me cry.I'll never forget your trying to reach me at the Milwaukee VA via the telephone.Now it's my turn to call you or you can use my phone card.Been too long since we last talked.My friend, you are in my thoughts 24/7 and all will be well for you and yours.Marsh Quote Link to post Share on other sites
garmanma Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 I also wish you nothing but good luck and hope it is a short stayMay all of the IV needles be sharp ones Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete_C Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 Good luck and hope it resolves soon.To many of these multi resistant strains circulating which do not respond to first line drugs and require an expert touch to combat.Just be careful; make em all wash their hands twice and wear gloves ; don't let em give you something worse while you are there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bar5 Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 TT just saw this. Wish you the best, and a full recovery.Take care, and keep us informed when you can. You will most certainly be missed.Will keep you in my prayers. Barb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheTerrorist_75 Posted December 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 What a trip. I spent three days in the ER waiting for a room. The doctors performed a multitude of tests just to find out that I am healthy as a horse, except for my kidneys. The bacteria wasn't present. They figure the dialysis center didn't wait long enough after my course of antibiotics to redo the blood cultures. At least I finally had it confirmed that I did not have a heart attack as previously diagnosed by the two local hospitals here. In fact all the scans done show that my heart, lungs, new liver and arteries are in excellent condition. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Besttechie Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 What a trip. I spent three days in the ER waiting for a room. The doctors performed a multitude of tests just to find out that I am healthy as a horse, except for my kidneys. The bacteria wasn't present. They figure the dialysis center didn't wait long enough after my course of antibiotics to redo the blood cultures. At least I finally had it confirmed that I did not have a heart attack as previously diagnosed by the two local hospitals here. In fact all the scans done show that my heart, lungs, new liver and arteries are in excellent condition.Great to hear TT!!!!! I'm glad you're doing well I guess those health benefits are really paying off. Now get back to work. B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bar5 Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 Glad to see that you are home and well. Take care TT. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
novi Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 TT,Glad to hear all is good. They were taking the three day's as preporation for your possible stay. Take care, Pat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
irregularjoe Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 That's good news TT. Glad you're OK.Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hitest Posted December 10, 2009 Report Share Posted December 10, 2009 Awesome news, man! I'm very happy to hear that you are well:) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blim Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 Good to hear it was a bit of a "false alarm"!!Liz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
garmanma Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 I'm glad everything turned out for the bestPandy, over at BC said to tell you hello and she's glad it didn't turn out to be serious Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marsh_0x Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Hi DonGreat news, now get the snow shovel out for all the snow we sent you.Made my day... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martymas Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 as i havent bin in for some time i miss some of the postingsin regards to members health take care TTand i hope you recover quicklyit dosent ring a bell when it is some one anon but when its some one you know makes a differenceget well TT we are here for youmarty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete_C Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Don't you just love it when they tell you you are really sick, at deaths door and in need of massive intervention; then they tell you to wait and wait and wait; only to say it all must have been a mistake? Reminds me of when the Dr told my OL she had tested positive for colon cancer. They scheduled a colonoscopy to decide what to do . Six weeks later the results were back and they said no , no cancer we are baffled. Only then did I go through all her medications and discover that one of them had side effects which matched all her symptoms. She told the doctor and he said no way, it does not do that. So we printed it out and showed him and told him she was stopping taking that medication. Guess what, everything cleared up. The internet sure comes in handy some times; just wish the doctor would use it too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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