Guest guest Posted September 4, 2001 Report Share Posted September 4, 2001 Dear , I understand Rick's frustration, and of course nothing makes that worse than having it accompanied by pain. Awful. I'm very sorry for him, and for you to have to live with it. <g> Pain makes the BEST people really grumpy. Depending on what the surgeon recommends (when he will be able to operate, etc.) and given a choice if I were in a great deal of pain; I know that I'd surely pick being in the hospital with an IV pumping Demerol into my veins over being stuck at home with little-to-no- pain relief. Don't get me wrong... I HATE being in the hospital. But when the pain is so bad that I'm bent over at the midsection and can't get out of bed, and am just lying around moaning and groaning with very little relief... Well, give me that IV NOW, I don't care WHERE I have to be to get it. Hates the pain, Terry in KC From: poohbunton_2000@y... Date: Tue Sep 4, 2001 6:43 pm Subject: Rick Rick is feeling awful again he is all bloated out again,the home nurse was here this morning to draw blood and couldn't get the port to work again.Finally got it going for her to draw blood,when she took it in to the lab she stopped and talked to his dr.here to see if she wanted to admit him and his Dr. said she thought he should go back into Marquette where the Dr. that is going to do the whipple is.Rick is very stubborn and didn't want to take the 2hr.drive,which I don't blame him,so anyway I called the Dr's office thats 2hrs. away and he isn't in entil tommorrow but his nurse was very nice and said she'll talk to the Dr. tomorrow and see what he wants to do maybe move the surgery up.She is like us we don't know if he can do the surgery while his pancreas is inflamed or not.Now Rick is mad at his Dr. here and doesn't want to go in anyway if the DR. in Marquette tells him he can't do surgery early but wants him in the hospital I'll somehow make Rick go to this hospital,his son just moved here with us from south carolina and Rick hasn't been able to spend anytime with him,so it would be alot easier if he wa s in the hospital here especally if all they can do for him is IV " S and Demerol!! I'll keep you posted unless he go's to Marquette because I won't have a computer to keep you updated.Everyone take care and I hope you are all ok. and Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 4, 2001 Report Share Posted September 4, 2001 Dear , I understand Rick's frustration, and of course nothing makes that worse than having it accompanied by pain. Awful. I'm very sorry for him, and for you to have to live with it. <g> Pain makes the BEST people really grumpy. Depending on what the surgeon recommends (when he will be able to operate, etc.) and given a choice if I were in a great deal of pain; I know that I'd surely pick being in the hospital with an IV pumping Demerol into my veins over being stuck at home with little-to-no- pain relief. Don't get me wrong... I HATE being in the hospital. But when the pain is so bad that I'm bent over at the midsection and can't get out of bed, and am just lying around moaning and groaning with very little relief... Well, give me that IV NOW, I don't care WHERE I have to be to get it. Hates the pain, Terry in KC From: poohbunton_2000@y... Date: Tue Sep 4, 2001 6:43 pm Subject: Rick Rick is feeling awful again he is all bloated out again,the home nurse was here this morning to draw blood and couldn't get the port to work again.Finally got it going for her to draw blood,when she took it in to the lab she stopped and talked to his dr.here to see if she wanted to admit him and his Dr. said she thought he should go back into Marquette where the Dr. that is going to do the whipple is.Rick is very stubborn and didn't want to take the 2hr.drive,which I don't blame him,so anyway I called the Dr's office thats 2hrs. away and he isn't in entil tommorrow but his nurse was very nice and said she'll talk to the Dr. tomorrow and see what he wants to do maybe move the surgery up.She is like us we don't know if he can do the surgery while his pancreas is inflamed or not.Now Rick is mad at his Dr. here and doesn't want to go in anyway if the DR. in Marquette tells him he can't do surgery early but wants him in the hospital I'll somehow make Rick go to this hospital,his son just moved here with us from south carolina and Rick hasn't been able to spend anytime with him,so it would be alot easier if he wa s in the hospital here especally if all they can do for him is IV " S and Demerol!! I'll keep you posted unless he go's to Marquette because I won't have a computer to keep you updated.Everyone take care and I hope you are all ok. and Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2001 Report Share Posted September 5, 2001 and Rick.. I am so sorry that Rick is having so many problems.. you are both in my thoughts and prayers.. keep us updated.. you know with my port they had to stop taking blood from it cuz it was to hard on it.. and then I didn't have anymore problems just a thought..If there is anything I could do just let me know... Hugs and Kisses you are in my thoughts and prayers love and friendship in Mich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2001 Report Share Posted September 5, 2001 and Rick.. I am so sorry that Rick is having so many problems.. you are both in my thoughts and prayers.. keep us updated.. you know with my port they had to stop taking blood from it cuz it was to hard on it.. and then I didn't have anymore problems just a thought..If there is anything I could do just let me know... Hugs and Kisses you are in my thoughts and prayers love and friendship in Mich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2001 Report Share Posted September 19, 2001 Hi , I am so sorry to hear about Rick..your are both in my thoughts and prayers, I know what you are saying about one thing after another, I am sorry it has been so long but Vic had Surgery and found more Cancer so he is going to have to radiation and Chemo, but hey I am feeling better so it is me who is the nurse now..lol hang in there and Send Rick my hugs and kisses.. love > Hi Everyone,Just wanted to let you know Rick is back in the > hospital,his port is infected again plus he has had another pancreas > attack.They removed the port from his chest last night and the area > is really sore and giving him some problems today.They called the > hospital where he is going to have his surgery on the 25th and they > said to try and get rid of the infection before surgery and if > possible try to put another port in him before the 25th. It just > seems like it's one thing after another with the poor guy!!!!!I sure > was hoping he would have some feel good time before his surgery.I am > really scared about this surgery and can only image how he feels.Well > gonna go and get a visit in again tonight.Hope everyone is well and > God Bless!!! and Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2001 Report Share Posted September 19, 2001 Hi , I am so sorry to hear about Rick..your are both in my thoughts and prayers, I know what you are saying about one thing after another, I am sorry it has been so long but Vic had Surgery and found more Cancer so he is going to have to radiation and Chemo, but hey I am feeling better so it is me who is the nurse now..lol hang in there and Send Rick my hugs and kisses.. love > Hi Everyone,Just wanted to let you know Rick is back in the > hospital,his port is infected again plus he has had another pancreas > attack.They removed the port from his chest last night and the area > is really sore and giving him some problems today.They called the > hospital where he is going to have his surgery on the 25th and they > said to try and get rid of the infection before surgery and if > possible try to put another port in him before the 25th. It just > seems like it's one thing after another with the poor guy!!!!!I sure > was hoping he would have some feel good time before his surgery.I am > really scared about this surgery and can only image how he feels.Well > gonna go and get a visit in again tonight.Hope everyone is well and > God Bless!!! and Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2001 Report Share Posted September 19, 2001 Hi , I am so sorry to hear about Rick..your are both in my thoughts and prayers, I know what you are saying about one thing after another, I am sorry it has been so long but Vic had Surgery and found more Cancer so he is going to have to radiation and Chemo, but hey I am feeling better so it is me who is the nurse now..lol hang in there and Send Rick my hugs and kisses.. love > Hi Everyone,Just wanted to let you know Rick is back in the > hospital,his port is infected again plus he has had another pancreas > attack.They removed the port from his chest last night and the area > is really sore and giving him some problems today.They called the > hospital where he is going to have his surgery on the 25th and they > said to try and get rid of the infection before surgery and if > possible try to put another port in him before the 25th. It just > seems like it's one thing after another with the poor guy!!!!!I sure > was hoping he would have some feel good time before his surgery.I am > really scared about this surgery and can only image how he feels.Well > gonna go and get a visit in again tonight.Hope everyone is well and > God Bless!!! and Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2001 Report Share Posted September 25, 2001 Hi Everyone;Just letting you know Rick is in sugery right now,he has been in there for afew hours but has a long way to go since the surgery can last 8 0r 9 hrs.They have this computer in the OR waiting room ,which is really nice it gave me a chance to check my e-mail and of course the board.I want to thank everyone for their posts and concerns.I will let you know when he gets out of surgery.There are people waiting to use this computer so I'll end.Thanks everyone Love and Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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