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24 Apr 12 - 03:35 PM (#3342713) Subject: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters From: RangerSteve 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. |
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24 Apr 12 - 04:03 PM (#3342727) Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters From: Amos 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 |
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24 Apr 12 - 04:04 PM (#3342730) Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters From: Beer I see him often and will pass the message on. And of course the best of luck with the operation. Adrien |
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24 Apr 12 - 04:39 PM (#3342748) Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters From: gnu Good news overall. Good luck! |
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24 Apr 12 - 04:59 PM (#3342765) Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters From: Sandy Mc Lean "but the foot will remain" That's great Steve! All of the best wishes! |
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24 Apr 12 - 05:36 PM (#3342787) Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters From: jacqui.c Good thoughts still coming for your operation Steve.Hope you are back on your feet again very soon. |
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24 Apr 12 - 05:41 PM (#3342792) Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters From: Stilly River Sage Same here, I hope you're back on your FEET soon. Good job! SRS |
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24 Apr 12 - 08:27 PM (#3342836) Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters From: RangerSteve 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. |
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24 Apr 12 - 08:30 PM (#3342838) Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters From: GUEST,999 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. |
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24 Apr 12 - 09:58 PM (#3342868) Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters From: katlaughing 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 |
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24 Apr 12 - 10:01 PM (#3342870) Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters From: Bobert Git yer toe'less ass back in the game, Steve... B~ |
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24 Apr 12 - 11:15 PM (#3342879) Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters From: Sandra in Sydney joining in the well wishing |
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25 Apr 12 - 07:52 AM (#3342990) Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters From: kendall Tell yourself it coulda been fingers, or a hand! I know, Pollyanna is a pain in the ass. Sorry. |
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25 Apr 12 - 08:14 AM (#3342998) Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters From: SINSULL Have a bunch of postcards for you unmailed. Is your address the same? Banjo players are sexier so get back to playing soon. SINS |
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25 Apr 12 - 08:35 AM (#3343008) Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters From: freda underhill 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 |
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25 Apr 12 - 04:37 PM (#3343234) Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters From: GUEST,ChanteyLass I'm throwing in my good thoughts, too. I hope your recovery is smooth. And Freda, I liked that video! |
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26 Apr 12 - 11:59 AM (#3343575) Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters From: GUEST,999 I hope the op today goes well for you Steve. |
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26 Apr 12 - 01:00 PM (#3343603) Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters From: ranger1 Good luck, Steve. Glad the foot gets to stay, sorry about the toes. |
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27 Apr 12 - 04:28 AM (#3343886) Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters From: My guru always said Hope all has gone well and good luck with the walking! Positive thoughts! |
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27 Apr 12 - 09:50 AM (#3343998) Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters From: Donuel 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. |
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27 Apr 12 - 04:14 PM (#3344128) Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters From: fat B****rd All the above. Take care and all the best to you, Steve. Charlie |
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28 Apr 12 - 05:03 AM (#3344313) Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters From: scouse Everything what everyone else says and take care. Hope all goes well for you. As Aye, Phil. |
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15 Jun 12 - 06:13 PM (#3363935) Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters From: SINSULL Thinking of you too, Steve. Mary |
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15 Jun 12 - 07:40 PM (#3363960) Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters From: gnu 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. |
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15 Jun 12 - 08:25 PM (#3363982) Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters From: Sandra in Sydney he's probably too busy walking around playing his banjo! |
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15 Jun 12 - 08:28 PM (#3363984) Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters From: catspaw49 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 |
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15 Jun 12 - 09:19 PM (#3363993) Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters From: gnu 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. |
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15 Jun 12 - 09:34 PM (#3364001) Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters From: GUEST,999 Steve, how are you doing? |
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17 Jun 12 - 12:59 AM (#3364436) Subject: RE: BS: Thanks, Mudcatters From: ChanteyLass 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. . |