BS: Kind thoughts needed (RangerSteve)

Subject: BS: Kind thoughts needed
From: RangerSteve
Date: 29 Mar 12 - 08:23 PM

I'n diabetic. A while ago, I went to my podiatrist to show him a couple of sores on my foot that wouldn't heal. A sonogram showed I had no blood flow to my left foot, so I had an angiogram, followed by an arterial bypass. They overdid the asesthesia, so as a result, my three weeks in the hospital resulted in about five minutes of memories. Anyway, by this time, gangrene set in and I had three toes amputated. I'm in a nursing home now, learning how to walk, relying on bed pans and lying in bed, except for physical therapy every day.   Today, the doctor who did the amputations looked at the wound and said it looks worse than when I left the hospital, and I may lose the remaining toes. (I thought Stevie Two Toes would make a good Mafia name, but I may be denied that.) I'm prayihg that this will end soon and i'll be able to go back to my own home and live a somewhat normal life. On the plus side, if anyone sees me barefoot and asks, I can say that this one went to market, this one stayed home.....
Any kind thoughts and prayers will be appreciated. Thanks, Steve

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed
From: rumanci
Date: 29 Mar 12 - 08:26 PM

The very best of healing wishes to you Steve. This must be tough to bear after your active working life so I hope and pray things will improve soon for you.

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed
From: Janie
Date: 29 Mar 12 - 09:05 PM

Damn, Steve!

All good thoughts, light, candles, prayers to gods or God, the 4 directions - the whole nine yards of heart and mindfulness beaming at you from the northeast Piedmont of North Carolina.

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed
From: frogprince
Date: 29 Mar 12 - 09:20 PM

Steve, we have a friend whose complications have gone somewhat further than yours have so far. My wife is a lifelong diabetic; she has done very well so far, but the possibilities dangle there. Rest assured you have our sincere wishes that your problems will be stabilized soon, while you can still be reasonably able-bodied.
                                    Dean

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed
From: catspaw49
Date: 29 Mar 12 - 09:29 PM

Geeziz Steve......What Janie said except from the eastern hills of Ohio.

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 29 Mar 12 - 09:33 PM

Oh, Steve, I am so sorry to read about this. Of course I will join in with the other people who are praying, keeping you in the Light, sending positive thoughts out to the universe, etc. Whatever it takes.

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed
From: Bobert
Date: 29 Mar 12 - 09:36 PM

Hey, if your new name is Peg-Leg Steve and you're back home, playing music and enjoying life then bring it on...

Get 'er done and get the heck outta that nursing home...

Meanwhile... Prayers and nothing but positive thoughts comin'your way...

Bob

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed
From: ranger1
Date: 29 Mar 12 - 10:33 PM

Extra good thoughts coming from up here, Steve. We rangers have to stick together!

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed
From: gnu
Date: 29 Mar 12 - 10:53 PM

As fer what Bobert said, I could tell ya a stories about my uncle "Peg Leg" Henry but I expect ya don't wanna here em just about now.

Sumbitch! That's REAL rough! I hope for the best fer you.

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed
From: Ebbie
Date: 29 Mar 12 - 10:56 PM

Well, now, that's the pits (which we used to say in the 50s but it fits). The best of good luck to you.

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed
From: GUEST,999
Date: 29 Mar 12 - 11:32 PM

Best wishes to you, Steve.

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed
From: katlaughing
Date: 29 Mar 12 - 11:52 PM

Now I see why maeve re-upped the fun thread in the music section for you!

What Janie said, though from Colorado, plus adding my thanks givings for a complete and immediate healing and recuperation at home. This, or something better, for the highest good of all concerned. So mote it be.

Is there anything else we can do help...cards, letters, CDs, phone calls, etc.? You don't have to make your addy or number public. Send them in a PM and I, or someone else you trust, could pass them on to other trusted folk. BUT, only if you want and it would help. No pressure.

As for healing wounds, my docs are convinced this stuff Amerigel is miraculous. I have personal experience with it which convinced them. Maybe you could get your doc to try it or have someone get some for you? It's natural, so nothing dangerous in it.

{{{{{HUGS}}}}}

luvyakat

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed
From: My guru always said
Date: 30 Mar 12 - 03:22 AM

So very sorry to hear this Steve. Sending positive thoughts for good healing from Olk Keepers!
Hil x

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 30 Mar 12 - 04:19 AM

what Hil said - you've had enough troubles for a lifetime! Get well soon, you'll feel better as my favourite Get Well card put it.

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed
From: alanabit
Date: 30 Mar 12 - 04:41 AM

Hope things are getting better for you. I have known that feeling of helplessness when you can't work and I would not want to experience it again. Willing you on to a speedy recovery.

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed
From: Bonzo3legs
Date: 30 Mar 12 - 04:54 AM

Best wishes.

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed
From: GUEST,Eliza
Date: 30 Mar 12 - 05:57 AM

Best wishes to you Steve. Will pray for you on Palm Sunday. Keep strong! Eliza xxx

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed
From: Allan C.
Date: 30 Mar 12 - 06:04 AM

"... and then I met a man who had no feet."

Your situation puts that old saying in a much brighter light. Very sorry for the tough times but I feel certain you have the strength and support to get through it. We are with you every step of the way.

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed
From: Maryrrf
Date: 30 Mar 12 - 09:57 AM

Good thoughts heading your way, Steve!

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 30 Mar 12 - 10:01 AM

best wishes and healing thoughts from merrye olde Englande

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed
From: Dave Hanson
Date: 30 Mar 12 - 10:10 AM

Jaysus Steve, can't wish you anything but good luck for a good recovery.

Dave H

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed (RangerSteve)
From: jacqui.c
Date: 30 Mar 12 - 11:45 AM

Good thoughts coming from Maine. Here's hoping that you recover fast and get back home soon.

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed (RangerSteve)
From: GUEST,999
Date: 30 Mar 12 - 12:08 PM

Steve, there an address we can send a card to?

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed (RangerSteve)
From: SINSULL
Date: 30 Mar 12 - 02:45 PM

So sorry, Steve. What a nightmare.
How about an address and phone number. Maybe you and Curmudgeon can compare notes.
Mary

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed (RangerSteve)
From: SINSULL
Date: 30 Mar 12 - 02:50 PM

Steve collects postcards esp the ones with Greetings From across the front. Maybe we can get him a few to distract him from his toes?

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed (RangerSteve)
From: GUEST,999
Date: 30 Mar 12 - 02:58 PM

Do the women have to be clad?

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed (RangerSteve)
From: fat B****rd
Date: 30 Mar 12 - 04:33 PM

Best thoughts to you, Steve, Take good care.
Charlie.

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed (RangerSteve)
From: Rapparee
Date: 30 Mar 12 - 04:39 PM

Damn, man!

You take GOOD care yourself, hear?

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed (RangerSteve)
From: wysiwyg
Date: 30 Mar 12 - 07:43 PM

Rest as relaxedly as you can, Steve.

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed (RangerSteve)
From: SINSULL
Date: 30 Mar 12 - 08:05 PM

Guest 999,
No as long as the Greetings from banner is strategicly placed or if you send them in a plain brown envelope. Although I don't see how naked women can be shipped discreetly or conveniently in a plain brown envelope.

SIGH

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed (RangerSteve)
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 30 Mar 12 - 08:33 PM

we have lots of 'Greetings From' postcards in my neck of the woods - well, the urban wilds of Sydney's "entertainment" quarter

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed (RangerSteve)
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 30 Mar 12 - 11:47 PM

Steve, my kind thoughts and prayers continue.

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed (RangerSteve)
From: KT
Date: 31 Mar 12 - 03:52 AM

Thinking of you, Steve, Hoping you'll be better and back home very soon! Try to keep your chin up. Lotta catters pullin' for you!
KT

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed (RangerSteve)
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 31 Mar 12 - 04:00 AM

so sorry Steve - is there an address we can write to. Its anawful thing to happen to you. Sometimes its just nice to get cards and cds and stuff from friends.

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed (RangerSteve)
From: banjoman
Date: 31 Mar 12 - 09:43 AM

Very best wishes from a fellow diabetic much more fortunate than you so far.

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed (RangerSteve)
From: Hollowfox
Date: 31 Mar 12 - 10:34 AM

Dang! (she said, typing at work). Good thoughts pouring out for a good guy, and a $#@!-reduction candle series starting when I get home tonight.

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed (RangerSteve)
From: RangerSteve
Date: 31 Mar 12 - 01:58 PM

Thanks for the kind words. I'm sure I'll get better now. My address for now is:
Steve Garcia
c/o Rolling Hills Care Center
16 Cratetown Rd. Rm N19
Lebanon, NJ 08833

You people are great.

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed (RangerSteve)
From: GUEST,ClaudeTheDog
Date: 31 Mar 12 - 06:28 PM

All good wishes and holding you in the Light in Florida.

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed (RangerSteve)
From: Paul Burke
Date: 31 Mar 12 - 06:58 PM

Steve: painful sympathies from my feet, and best wishes from my heart.

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed (RangerSteve)
From: SINSULL
Date: 12 Apr 12 - 06:26 PM

Steve I saw the news story about the NJ fires and hopes you are out of harm's way.
How are you?
SINS

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed (RangerSteve)
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 12 Apr 12 - 08:43 PM

I am also waiting to hear.

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed (RangerSteve)
From: Bobert
Date: 12 Apr 12 - 08:53 PM

Still here, too...

What's up???

B~

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed (RangerSteve)
From: Amos
Date: 12 Apr 12 - 09:13 PM

I hope you recover quickly and can lead a foot-loose and fancy-free life, Steve!!

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed (RangerSteve)
From: Janie
Date: 12 Apr 12 - 09:32 PM

Anyone in direct touch with him who can give us an update and convey our continued good thoughts, et. al.?

Subject: RE: BS: Kind thoughts needed (RangerSteve)
From: My guru always said
Date: 13 Apr 12 - 03:54 AM

Still thinking of Steve & waiting to hear. Positive thoughts!