Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 04 Jan 12 - 05:20 PM

It should feel absolutely wonderful to be back home again. Enjoy the new year a few days late, Severn. Champagne and firecrackers all around!

SRS

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: vectis
Date: 04 Jan 12 - 02:41 PM

Fingers crossed for you Severn from Ian and me.

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: katlaughing
Date: 04 Jan 12 - 02:19 PM

Dis Charged of the Night (Nurse) Brigade!

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: Rapparee
Date: 04 Jan 12 - 01:53 PM

Discharged? Out of a cannon or like out of the Army? Or has he been fired?

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: gnu
Date: 04 Jan 12 - 01:45 PM

Getting home will be a help.

Wish I could come up with something imagical to say...

I hope everything goes smoothly and well, Sev.

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: Leadfingers
Date: 04 Jan 12 - 12:50 PM

I hadnt looked here , but called Sev and had a very brief chat as he was in the process of doing the documentastion to get discharged !
That was about a half hour ago .

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: GUEST,Sister Emily
Date: 04 Jan 12 - 11:29 AM

Good News! Severn will be released to go home sometime today. Waiting on the call to go get him. Don't try to call that number after the next hour or so.

Emily

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 04 Jan 12 - 06:25 AM

what rags said

sandra

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: freda underhill
Date: 04 Jan 12 - 06:16 AM

hey Severn, this is some PUNishment you're undergoing. don't let those tubes get you down!

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: ragdall
Date: 04 Jan 12 - 05:31 AM

Best wishes, Severn, for treatments that go easy on you while effecting a complete recovery.

rags

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 04 Jan 12 - 04:56 AM

Good luck with the treatment cycles Sev, they're hard, but then you know that. So that will help you get through this batch.
Hoping you feeol better soon, and it all produces the desired result.

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: GUEST,Severn
Date: 04 Jan 12 - 04:30 AM

I've now had all of my first-of-six series of three chemo sessions. I will most likely be home Thurs. or Fri. after some further observation. Thanks for all communications from here and abroad. My tests will be at three week intervals back here
where they can monitor my heart as well.

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: Bert
Date: 04 Jan 12 - 12:14 AM

...Mumm's intravenous drip...

Is that anything like Pimms?

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 04 Jan 12 - 12:05 AM

Because I don't know him personally, I won't call. Regardless, I still hope he recovers.

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: GUEST
Date: 03 Jan 12 - 11:33 PM

Speak for yourself you dizzy sob. No offense. He's in the hospital wearing sequin undershorts and a lame (accent aigu over the e) gown. He still tells puns.

Called the guy a few years back when he got serious burns. He was in intense pain--kinda like having your nu--well, both intense and meaningful pain--ripped off by a cat with dirty-but-not-yet-filthy-claws. HE said, "Burns was a great poet, but this shit really hurts."

Those of you who have been posturing had best get in touch. He could use the call.

Don't forget to include your Guest moniker,please, 999. Thanks! mod

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: Rapparee
Date: 03 Jan 12 - 10:18 PM

Between Sev, Kendall, Spaw and all the rest I starting to think that this place is full of sickies.

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: Janie
Date: 03 Jan 12 - 10:08 PM

I'm guessing you didn't get to go home today, Sev. Hopefully tomorrow, eh?

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: Bill D
Date: 03 Jan 12 - 04:13 PM

I've got laryngitis.
TYPE LOUDER!

Rooting for you, Severn....

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: Rapparee
Date: 03 Jan 12 - 10:23 AM

Now that I can call I've got laryngitis.

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: Jean(eanjay)
Date: 03 Jan 12 - 06:48 AM

Get well soon; lots of good wishes coming from me here in Harrogate.

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: Janie
Date: 03 Jan 12 - 05:34 AM

Thanks for keeping us updated Lisa and Emily, and 999.

Sev,

{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}.

Janie

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 03 Jan 12 - 12:31 AM

Sorry not to jump into this thread sooner. I've been away and without my computer. I could have used my phone but figured I would drive the moderators crazy by forgetting to ID myself. GET TREATED AND RECOVER QUICKLY!

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: Genie
Date: 02 Jan 12 - 05:39 PM

Lisa, thanks for the update and phone number.   Tried to call but get busy signals, which is a good sign.

Sev, in case you see this before I get through, keep on plugging away and singing.

You have been through way more punishment than any of your puns would warrant. I hope 2012 ends up being a much better one for you.

Genie

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: Rapparee
Date: 02 Jan 12 - 03:30 PM

either he gets outa there halel and whole or I'll start praying for him and I'm certain he wouldn't want to be responsible for churches all over the world collapsing.

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: GUEST,999
Date: 02 Jan 12 - 03:25 PM

Severn entered my life about five years ago through Mudcat. His humour and personality were (and are) wonderful. He is one seriously strong individual. He's fought this cancer before and won. He dealt with and still deals with the results of some bad burns. He still has a sense of humour. I love the guy despite never having met him. I'm kinda counting on him not giving up, and he has a great medical team working hard for him. I seldom pray, but now and then I make exceptions, and for him I do.

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: gnu
Date: 02 Jan 12 - 03:05 PM

That ain't mushy, Rap. That's the truth.

I don't usually pray, but I just said a prayer.

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 02 Jan 12 - 09:44 AM

We are all routing for you in the Duck Pond. Hope it all goes well xxx

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: Rapparee
Date: 02 Jan 12 - 08:50 AM

At the risk of sounding mushy, he's wrapped around a lot of hearts.

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: fat B****rd
Date: 02 Jan 12 - 08:29 AM

What can I say. Simply GET WELL, SEV !!.
Kind thoughts from Scotland.

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: jacqui.c
Date: 02 Jan 12 - 08:23 AM

Well, they know what the problem is and can start treating you Sev.

Good thoughts still heading your way - we need you fit for the Mummers Play at the Getaway this year!

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: KT
Date: 02 Jan 12 - 05:05 AM

Thanks for the updates, folks. Sev, you're very much in my thoughts and prayers. Can't wait to hear the good news that you're well enough to be sprung! Take good care.
KT

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: My guru always said
Date: 02 Jan 12 - 04:30 AM

Sounds like they're looking after you Severn, keep on thinking positive - we are!

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 02 Jan 12 - 03:14 AM

gotta get rid of that tumor so his heart can do it's work.

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: lisa null
Date: 01 Jan 12 - 10:21 PM

I saw Severn this afternoon and he was as warm and funny as ever. he was moving about. he says the chemo should not be really bothersome for the first couple of months. he loves knowing that so many mudcatters are beaming their support to him by phone, mail, this forum and others, or vicariously through friends.

Here is the latest post from his good friend and frequent musical partner, Phil Fox.

"Severn is now in the Oncology section of the hospital, transferred from the cardio section. He has an 8cm by 11 cm tumor wrapped around his heart. It is a recurrence of the cancer he had before. The good news is that the doctors are relatively certain they can chemically dissolve the tumor and get it off of his heart. The touchy part is what the chemo does- can his kidneys handle the waste from both the chemo and the tumor itself? And what damage has been done to the muscle wall of his heart? The first round of chemo will finish Tuesday, he may be home by the end of the week. In the mean time, he's in rm 10 West 68 at the same hospital (room direct 443-462-4642). Call him and say hello. Also, in all my years, I've never seen prayer hurt anything."

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: Rapparee
Date: 01 Jan 12 - 09:27 PM

Well, I was gonna call him but it's 9:30 p.m. there and he probably should sleep instead of talking to me.

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: katlaughing
Date: 01 Jan 12 - 08:17 PM

What a grand bunch of folks, eh, Sev? Like yerself. All good thoughts and thanks givings coming for Colorado to you. Good to hear of your confidence in the hospital and staff.

Thanks to Emily, Lisa, and Freda for the updates, too.

luvyakat

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 01 Jan 12 - 08:08 PM

thanks for the reports Lisa & freda

love & hugs wending their way to Severn

sandra

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: gnu
Date: 01 Jan 12 - 06:46 PM

Thoughts and prayers at ya buddy.

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: freda underhill
Date: 01 Jan 12 - 06:03 PM

I've just had a chat to Severn, he's chirpy and good humoured as always, despite the bad news and the treatments (chemo). He's had a happy birthday call from Canada, Micca called him from the UK, me from Australia. He's hooked up to a bunch of tubes and he thinks all the equipment in there's making it hard for him to access the internet. a second attack of cancer is tough to deal with but Severn is taking it with style. He's pretty sure the chemo will get rid of it again, and he's pleased with the standards at the hospital.

freda

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: lisa null
Date: 01 Jan 12 - 11:41 AM

Hi:

Severn asked me to post this update. Much of it resembles what his sister Emily posted, but in his words:


"I have small cell cancer cells, same as before. in a mass in and around my heart. I am receiving chemo treatments but will probably be out of the hospital by Tuesday. There will be three weeks between one chemo therapy and the next. I am in the best of hands at this hospital. it is the first one I know that has a firm grasp on how to feed a diabetic. I have moderate and intermittent pain. But I've done this routine before.

Thanks for your love and support. You've been an important part of my life and it's great to hear about all the support I'm getting.

My phone at the hospital is 443 462-4642

Address, at least till Tuesday, is:

Severn Savage
University of Maryland Medical Center
10th floor Room 68
10 West Medical IMC
22 South Greene Street
Baltimore MD. 21230

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 01 Jan 12 - 11:30 AM

Glad to hear that you'll be headed home soon, hospitals aren't a great place to stay if you're trying to get a good night's sleep.

SRS

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 01 Jan 12 - 09:33 AM

Jings Severn, ye're a glutton for punishment laddie.
Still ye've proved ye're a survivor, so guid luck wi this wee episode.
Ah'm sure yr'll be back tae fu' time punnin' afore lang.

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: quokka
Date: 01 Jan 12 - 09:25 AM

Haven't been on for a while because my internet doovilacky broke. Hope you'e feeling better soon, Sev.
All the best,
Pauline

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: maeve
Date: 01 Jan 12 - 09:15 AM

Thank you, Emily. I'm sure Sev will be hearing from many friends.

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: GUEST,sister emily
Date: 01 Jan 12 - 08:54 AM

Finally moved. New number 443-462-4642. Diagnosis in as well. Small cell lymphoma.started chemotherapy   last night. May go home mid week.

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: saulgoldie
Date: 31 Dec 11 - 03:26 PM

Did we ever get a "fresh" phone number?

Saul

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: fat B****rd
Date: 31 Dec 11 - 02:34 PM

Like Gnu said. Best for the New Year, Sev.

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: Hollowfox
Date: 31 Dec 11 - 12:23 PM

My good thoughts go to you, and a gen-u-ine purebred Midwestern $#@!-reduction candle series will start up as soonas I'm done posting. Have a good New Year, and a buncha good holidays - we've got quite afew to choose from this time of year. Love Mary

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: gnu
Date: 31 Dec 11 - 12:15 PM

I hope The New Year brings glad tidings, Sev. Extra special ones for you.

Subject: RE: Severn in hospital 26 Dec 2011
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 31 Dec 11 - 12:00 PM

You're right, 999. There's no excuse for Garg, just wondering at his mix of good wishes and socially inept placement of what's on his mind. On-the-fly diagnoses are bound to miss their mark.

So Sev had access to a computer briefly in the wee hours. Perhaps he's like my teenager and sleeping all day and up all night?

Keep us posted.

SRS