BS: Thanks, Mudcatters

Subject: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters
From: RangerSteve
Date: 24 Apr 12 - 03:35 PM

A while back, I posted a request for good thoughts concerning an upcoming hospital stay that might result in my losing a foot to diabetes. I recieved a ton of good thoughts and prayers, and it seems that I'll be losing all the toes on my left foot, but the foot will remain. I can't help but believe that all the good thoughts contributed to this outcome. Thanks everyone. I'll be going under the knife on Thursday to have the last two toes removed and a small bit of foot, then it'll all be over, except for learning how to welk again.   And if anyone knows Bruce Murdoch, tell him I said thanks for the CD that he sent me. It's a really nice recording, and I'd thank him myself, but apparently, you need a person's mudcat name to PM someone, and doesn't seem to have one.

Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters
From: Amos
Date: 24 Apr 12 - 04:03 PM

Passed it on Steve. Glad it's gonna be behind you and you will still be able to put your foot in your mouth unaided.


A

Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters
From: Beer
Date: 24 Apr 12 - 04:04 PM

I see him often and will pass the message on. And of course the best of luck with the operation.
Adrien

Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters
From: gnu
Date: 24 Apr 12 - 04:39 PM

Good news overall. Good luck!

Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters
From: Sandy Mc Lean
Date: 24 Apr 12 - 04:59 PM

"but the foot will remain"
That's great Steve! All of the best wishes!

Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters
From: jacqui.c
Date: 24 Apr 12 - 05:36 PM

Good thoughts still coming for your operation Steve.Hope you are back on your feet again very soon.

Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 24 Apr 12 - 05:41 PM

Same here, I hope you're back on your FEET soon. Good job!

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters
From: RangerSteve
Date: 24 Apr 12 - 08:27 PM

After the first operation, an artery bipass and removal of three infected toes, I went into a rehab center fot physical therapy - learning how to walk all over again. I thought of bringing my banjo, but found out tht banjos don't fit in wheel chairs or hospital beds with side rails. The same goes for guitars. I ended up going on line and purchasing a concertina and a bowed psaltery, both of which I plan on learning in my spare time, which I'll have plenty of.

Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters
From: GUEST,999
Date: 24 Apr 12 - 08:30 PM

Steve, losing toes is no joke, especially the big toe, it being so important to balance, 'spring' and steady gait. However, losing a foot would have been one heckuva lot worse. Please let us know how things are and how your physio is going.

Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters
From: katlaughing
Date: 24 Apr 12 - 09:58 PM

Thanks so much for keeping us posted, Steve. I am glad to hear you will be at least two feet, though I reckon yer a bit taller than that!:-)

I LOVE bowed psalteries and concertinas. Good for you for finding positive things amongst the trials and tribulations.

Good thoughts and thanks givings for your highest good,

kat

Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters
From: Bobert
Date: 24 Apr 12 - 10:01 PM

Git yer toe'less ass back in the game, Steve...

B~

Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 24 Apr 12 - 11:15 PM

joining in the well wishing

Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters
From: kendall
Date: 25 Apr 12 - 07:52 AM

Tell yourself it coulda been fingers, or a hand!
I know, Pollyanna is a pain in the ass. Sorry.

Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters
From: SINSULL
Date: 25 Apr 12 - 08:14 AM

Have a bunch of postcards for you unmailed. Is your address the same?
Banjo players are sexier so get back to playing soon.
SINS

Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters
From: freda underhill
Date: 25 Apr 12 - 08:35 AM

Good luck Steve. The psaltery is a beautiful instrument, a Sydney folkie, Margaret Bradford, plays some beautiful music on hers. It's also a great instrument to jam with - here's a tune to inspire you!

best wishes

freda

Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters
From: GUEST,ChanteyLass
Date: 25 Apr 12 - 04:37 PM

I'm throwing in my good thoughts, too. I hope your recovery is smooth.

And Freda, I liked that video!

Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters
From: GUEST,999
Date: 26 Apr 12 - 11:59 AM

I hope the op today goes well for you Steve.

Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters
From: ranger1
Date: 26 Apr 12 - 01:00 PM

Good luck, Steve. Glad the foot gets to stay, sorry about the toes.

Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters
From: My guru always said
Date: 27 Apr 12 - 04:28 AM

Hope all has gone well and good luck with the walking! Positive thoughts!

Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters
From: Donuel
Date: 27 Apr 12 - 09:50 AM

Steve, you deserve a mighty pat on the back for your honesty and btinging awareness to fellow mudcaters regarding diabetes 1 aor 2.

Perhaps a third of us have some degree of the the disorder and don't know it.

I went to the Doctor 70 times with diabetes like symptoms, extreme fatigue, tingling leg, cold fingers, difficult concentration but I still did not get any treatment until early this year.

I urge others to insist upon tests early and often.
For me it took way too long to have an alarming test result while losing almost 7 years of vitality of mind and body.

Despite the wait I was lucky that the single blood vessel in my hip joint grew back and after 3 years I have dissolved the dead bone and have replaced it with new bone without surgury.

The CDC sends out a warning every Xmas about the epidemic of type 2 diabetes. Heed the warning. The dementia, fatigue or crippling pain you feel may be 100% reversible.

I just take 3 pills a day and I am feeling younger every week.

PS losing 30 lbs has also helped.

KEEp up the disipline Steve and thanks again.

Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters
From: fat B****rd
Date: 27 Apr 12 - 04:14 PM

All the above. Take care and all the best to you, Steve.
Charlie

Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters
From: scouse
Date: 28 Apr 12 - 05:03 AM

Everything what everyone else says and take care. Hope all goes well for you.

As Aye,

Phil.

Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters
From: SINSULL
Date: 15 Jun 12 - 06:13 PM

Thinking of you too, Steve.
Mary

Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters
From: gnu
Date: 15 Jun 12 - 07:40 PM

I was waiting for an update. Hope it's soon and good news. Like SINS said, and I am sure all herein do, I too am sending good thoughts.

Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 15 Jun 12 - 08:25 PM

he's probably too busy walking around playing his banjo!

Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters
From: catspaw49
Date: 15 Jun 12 - 08:28 PM

So while we wait how about you and I pitch quarters gnu?   We have to use American quarters and not that funny-money stuff y'all got........

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters
From: gnu
Date: 15 Jun 12 - 09:19 PM

Our quarters are only different from your quarters on accounta we got sommat on em what matters... a caribou. Now, I ain't pitched since we kids got caught pitcin pennies at the back a the school in fourth grade but I'll let you go first. Toss em and lose em buddy boy. I got the touch. Never lost a penny and twenty-five at a time looks good to me on your ass.

Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters
From: GUEST,999
Date: 15 Jun 12 - 09:34 PM

Steve, how are you doing?

Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 17 Jun 12 - 12:59 AM

Good question, 999. I'd like to see an update, too. RangerSteve, I imagine you are adjusting. You should know that we are still here and we care. Sending love and prayers.
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