BS: Out of the hospital

Subject: BS: Out of the hospital
From: RangerSteve
Date: 25 Jul 06 - 06:29 PM

It's over. First I'd like to thank everyone who offerered me prayers and kind thoughts for my experience. It helped alot.

I now have two tubes sticking out of my collar bone area and fortunately they're covered up so I can't see them. I can't go swimming or stand under the shower head.

But I can stand for long periods of time, which I couldn't do before and my swollen legs are about normal size now.

Regular dialysis starts on Thursday and goes three days a week. I have to get up at 6am for it, which is something I thought I'd never have to do again now that I'm retired, but I guess I can go back to sleep at the dialysis center.

Thanks, again for your support.

Steve

Subject: RE: BS: Out of the hospital
From: Rapparee
Date: 25 Jul 06 - 06:44 PM

Tubes? When are you going to get transistors?

Good to hear all went well.

Subject: RE: BS: Out of the hospital
From: wysiwyg
Date: 25 Jul 06 - 06:50 PM

Be sure to dress warmly for the dialysis, in layers you can remove or add, and bring an MP3 player, Steve.

~Susan

Subject: RE: BS: Out of the hospital
From: bobad
Date: 25 Jul 06 - 07:02 PM

Are you a candidate for a kidney transplant? That would be the best possible scenario IMO.

Subject: RE: BS: Out of the hospital
From: jeffp
Date: 25 Jul 06 - 07:13 PM

This is better than 3 days turning to 5, isn't it?

Glad you're home in good shape.

Jeff

Subject: RE: BS: Out of the hospital
From: Slag
Date: 25 Jul 06 - 07:28 PM

Glad to hear that things have gone reasonably well. I'll continue to remeber you in prayer.

Subject: RE: BS: Out of the hospital
From: GUEST,petr
Date: 25 Jul 06 - 08:11 PM

my dad is in that situation now, hes been in the hospital for the past few days and will likely have to start dialysis soon.
best of luck and hope all goes well for you.
petr

Subject: RE: BS: Out of the hospital
From: katlaughing
Date: 25 Jul 06 - 08:36 PM

Good to hear you are home. Keep up the good attitude and let's give thanks for the best possible outcome.

{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}

Subject: RE: BS: Out of the hospital
From: SunnySister
Date: 25 Jul 06 - 10:43 PM

Thanks so much for letting us know how it went, Steve. Will continue to keep you in my thoughts. Rest please and don't overdo :)

--SunnySister

Subject: RE: BS: Out of the hospital
From: Sorcha
Date: 25 Jul 06 - 10:54 PM

That was fast! Good thing, since I'm running out of candles, not to say thoughts...LOL

Subject: RE: BS: Out of the hospital
From: gnu
Date: 26 Jul 06 - 04:42 AM

Glad to hear you are feeling better. Thanks for the update.

No standing under the shower head! That sucks big time. Can't you plug them with chewing gum or something?

Subject: RE: BS: Out of the hospital
From: RangerSteve
Date: 26 Jul 06 - 08:43 AM

The tubes are plugged up and wrapped up, but where they go under my skin can't get wet. That area is also covered, but I can't take the chance. I have a hand-held attachment on my shower, so I can spray the rest of me, from my chest down. Eventually, they'll put an entry under my skin in my wrist, then the tubes can come out. A kidney trnasplant is in the future, but as that involves someone dying, refuse to think about it. My swollen feet are down to normal size now. The extra wide slippers that I bought to accomodate them are too big, and today, while coming down stairs, I actually stepped out of them. My appetite is back, too. I think I'll go and celebrate at Cracker Barrel for breakfast. Thanks again for all your thoughts and prayers.
Steve

Subject: RE: BS: Out of the hospital
From: Ella who is Sooze
Date: 26 Jul 06 - 08:51 AM

Steve.

Glad to hear things are going well. Dad has the arm fistula and copes fine with that now. He's just had a huge op to remove a large tumor and we now hope that he can go on to the transplant list. He's been pretty rough over the last month or so and it's been worrying.

Make sure the dialysis people keep an eye on your dry weight with your appetite coming back then it is likely to change sometimes.

Wishing you the very best of luck, and fingers crossed for your journey ahead. My dad is somewhat further along his journey and we are hoping he has a second chance soon. Be prepared for ups and downs along the way, but most of all keep your chin up, they are usually resolvable. And for want of a better phrase, keep on top of those doctors with the questions, observations and nag nag nag them!

yours, ever the optimist (you have to be!)

EWIS.

Subject: RE: BS: Out of the hospital
From: SINSULL
Date: 26 Jul 06 - 09:29 AM

Cracker Barrel for breakfast? You are feeling better! Try their grits with a little salt and butter.
SINS

Subject: RE: BS: Out of the hospital
From: jeffp
Date: 26 Jul 06 - 09:57 AM

With a kidney transplant, a living donor is a possibility. You know anyone with your blood type?

Subject: RE: BS: Out of the hospital
From: Ebbie
Date: 26 Jul 06 - 11:33 AM

My son in law has had two kidney transplants- the first one was from a young man who died in Tennessee and the second from a friend, a live donor. He is doing fine. Even runs half marathons.

Best of luck to you, Steve.

Subject: RE: BS: Out of the hospital
From: fat B****rd
Date: 26 Jul 06 - 12:34 PM

Good to hear you're home, Steve. Best from Charlie.

Subject: RE: BS: Out of the hospital
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 26 Jul 06 - 01:06 PM

Glad to hear you are doing so much better.

You should be able to catch up on some reading now... or take up cross stitch.... or work out that chord sequence that's been bugging you for years!

Take care dear.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Out of the hospital
From: Kaleea
Date: 26 Jul 06 - 05:03 PM

So, RangerSteve, I guess coming out to visit me in San Diego to go surfing is out for a couple of days, huh?   Oh well, we're having a heat wave anyhoo.

Subject: RE: BS: Out of the hospital
From: GUEST,beachcomber
Date: 26 Jul 06 - 07:45 PM

Good on ya, Steve.
Didn't I tell you you'd be home in no time !?

Subject: RE: BS: Out of the hospital
From: kendall
Date: 27 Jul 06 - 05:00 PM

Good show man!

Subject: RE: BS: Out of the hospital
From: Mr Red
Date: 28 Jul 06 - 02:37 AM

get dialed in PAL
and don't accept any blue blood