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devildeac
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by devildeac » October 15th, 2010, 11:01 am
allen wrote:Chalk up another success for the crazietalk vibes.
My father was moved from the hospital to the rehab unit on Wednesday. They are working him very hard (a good thing) and he is already getting comfortable using the wheelchair. Despite his other health problems he has good upper body strength, so they anticipate no real difficulties with the crutches/walker. It will probably be a couple of months before he is fit and trained for a prosthetic leg. But the move to rehab, with the “more normal” existence it offers over a hospital, has done wonders for the confusion and depression.
Again, I really appreciate the support from folks on this board. It has meant more than you know.
Wolfpackdeviland I are hoping we’ll see some of you at the game tomorrow. We’re still not sure as to when we’ll arrive as time is still stretched thin by frequent trips from north Durham to WakeMed, but if we arrive in time we’ll stop by.
Reading this good progress report means just as much to us.
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by DukieInKansas » October 15th, 2010, 11:14 am
Thanks for the update, Allen. The prayers and vibes continue from Kansas. I know a stable routine will help with the confusion for your Dad. I hope his progress continues.
Life is good!
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by ArkieDukie » October 15th, 2010, 11:25 am
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by lawgrad91 » October 15th, 2010, 11:40 am
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by DevilAlumna » October 16th, 2010, 12:24 am
Great news about your dad, Allen! I hope the progress continues in such big leaps and bounds!
(And color me jealous that you got to see the Avett Brothers in concert. I'm keeping an eye out for when they may head West.)
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by OZZIE4DUKE » October 16th, 2010, 12:49 am
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by shereec » October 16th, 2010, 6:40 am
Wonderful, wonderful news!
Continuted vibes, prayers and good thoughts for you and your family!
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by captmojo » October 16th, 2010, 6:53 am
These vibes around here cannot be beat. Continued best wishes.
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by allen » November 4th, 2010, 1:11 pm
After a real upswing (out of the hospital and a move to re-hab to begin re-learning like skills sans right leg) my father's doctor grew concerned about how slowly the wound was healing. A culture revealed MRSA in the wound. In the words of my brother (who is employed in the health-care industry as a hospice administrator) when I asked how bad a turn of events this was, he said, "this is big time, run for the hills serious, major-league bad shit."
So, to paraphrase Oliver Twist, " Please, may Ihave some more (vibes, that is).
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by CameronBornAndBred » November 4th, 2010, 1:17 pm
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by EarlJam » November 4th, 2010, 1:31 pm
Vibes, prayers and everything else good your way.
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Done, sent, and will continue.
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by windsor » November 4th, 2010, 1:33 pm
Massive amounts of big time, run for the hills serious, major-league
The vibes will not be denied.
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by CathyCA » November 4th, 2010, 2:17 pm
Praying for your Dad.
I'm sending MRSA-be-gone vibes!
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by DukieInKansas » November 4th, 2010, 2:18 pm
Prayers and vibes from Kansas.
If there are any to spare, please send some back to the KC area - my pumpkin carving friend has been fighting an infection in her knee for over a year now. They had to remove her knee replacement and are waiting for all of the infection to disappear before they try again.
Life is good!
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by lawgrad91 » November 4th, 2010, 2:55 pm
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by colchar » November 4th, 2010, 3:18 pm
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by Devil in the Blue Dress » November 4th, 2010, 4:57 pm
Vibes and healing prayers headed your way for your dad, you and your family.
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by Ima Facultiwyfe » November 4th, 2010, 5:29 pm
Oh Allen! We're so sorry to hear of these complications. We're no strangers to this sort of mess and know full well what you are facing. Please know we are all pulling for you and your mom and dad. Hope you can feel all the warm vibes surrounding you.
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by Lavabe » November 4th, 2010, 5:45 pm
Vibes and thoughts are being directed your way.
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by allen » November 4th, 2010, 9:22 pm
DukieInKansas wrote:Prayers and vibes from Kansas.
If there are any to spare, please send some back to the KC area - my pumpkin carving friend has been fighting an infection in her knee for over a year now. They had to remove her knee replacement and are waiting for all of the infection to disappear before they try again.
I think vibes are like zuchinni in a summer garden. You plant one and suddenly you have more than you know what to do with. So you bring them over to your neighbor's house. All my extra are heding your way!