Freeper down, but not out

Blackie's wife | June 4 2004 | Shaggy Eel

[shaggy eel]

Hello,

Thought you'd want to know about Blackie since he hasn't been on line lately.

He had a bronchial infection & went the usual 7 days w/the anti-biotic. Early Saturday AM he had severe back pain, chills & was sweating profusely. He could barely walk but got into bed after taking a pain pill.

He was no better by 6AM so got him to emergency where he was given morphine & was running a fever. They took ex-rays but could find nothing wrong just the usual

bulging disks & arthritis damage he had over the years. Because of the lower back pain they thought it might be prostate but ruled that out too. He was admitted to the hospital & yesterday given an MRI. Turns out he has a bacterial infection in the spinal fluid.

A doctor came to see him about the options he had - like, a spinal biopsy to find out the type of germ it is, or, open his back up & drain the fluid (or whatever they do) fix the damaged discs. It was up to him. He chose the first one. As it turned out they found the type of germ it is & didn't have to do a biopsy & started treating him w/penicillin.

I talked to him this AM & he didn't know what time it was & didn't know if he'd had eaten yet or not he's so full of pain medicine. Early today the doc was in said this has to be monitored & may have to stay in the hosp. several weeks. I'll talk to his doc shortly & find out for sure what's going on.

This infection was probably caused by the infection he had in this lungs.

[E.G.C.]

BTT!!!!!!!

[StarCMC]

bttt

[Kitty Mittens]

I will be praying with all of you for Blackie.

[Letitring]

O-MG. Thank you SO MUCH for the ping. Prayers for my FRiend Blackie. God Bless.

Please keep me updated. I just love Mr and Mrs. Blackie. :)

[shaggy eel]

,,, the latest eMAIL regarding trooper Blackie's disposition...

Hi everyone,
Blackie is still plugging along. He saw his doc on Monday & another MRI was set up for the 23rd just to see how much this abscess is shrinking. He's anxious to get out & get home.

He's keeping a positive outlook knowing this will help in his getting better. Your calls & cards have been wonderful, too.

However, last night he got the sweats/chills again & his back is hurting again & his lungs are congested. I'm taking him in today to see his doc, at 3:15 PM.

It was hot, hot yesterday & the wind was blowing tree twigs & limbs & leaves all over the place. Our local news said to stay inside if you have allergy problems. The AC in Blackie's room finally started, but it was cold air & probably full of the dreaded pollens! If only it could be that simple.

I'm concerned this could be a setback, but hopefully I'm just being too careful.

Thanks for your prayers & good wishes...I'll keep you updated

Barb

,,, Heather (my wife) and I phoned Barb's houseboy about ten minutes ago. He knows he's in the best place he can be at present and he's looking forward to returning to FR to give us hell [LOL].

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

blackie update

Thu, June 17, 2004 10:37 am PST


Hi everyone,

Blackie is still plugging along. He saw his doc on Monday & another MRI
was set up for the
23rd just to see how much this abscess is shrinking. He's anxious to get
out & get home.
He's keeping a positive outlook knowing this will help in his getting
better. Your calls & cards
have been wonderful, too.

However, last night he got the sweats/chills again & his back is hurting
again & his lungs
are congested. I'm taking him in today to see his doc, at 3:15 PM.

It was hot, hot yesterday & the wind was blowing tree twigs & limbs &
leaves all over the place.
Our local news said to stay inside if you have allergy problems. The AC in
Blackie's room finally
started, but it was cold air & probably full of the dreaded pollens! If
only it could be that
simple.

I'm concerned this could be a setback, but hopefully I'm just being too
careful.

Thanks for your prayers & good wishes...I'll keep you updated

Barb



Fri, June 18, 2004 10:04 am PST



Blackie's temp was normal by the time we got to his doctor. He's giving
him Prednisone
again - there goes his appetite! But he felt better after seeing the doc,
a slight set back,
these things happen & he's keeping his positive outlook.

Again, thanks for your good thoughts. . . Barb









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[Darksheare]

Thanks for the update.
Chills and fever again, and then allergies the next day, ouch.


You get better blackie, there's fun waiting for ya back here.

[Mudboy Slim]

Thanks fer the update!! Blackie, git well soon...we miss ya!!

FReegards...MUD

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you for the update! Prayers continue...

[Soaring Feather]

Thanks Tonkin for the update on blackie.

Prayers for his continued recovery.

[MontanaBeth]

Prayers going out for Blackie. Get Well Soon!

Montana Beth

[JDoutrider]

In our prayers bump

[StarCMC]

Thanks for the update Tonk. BTTT

[AmericanMade1776]

Can not wait to see Blackie Posting again.

[glock rocks]

Thanks for the update.

Prayers for a full and uneventful recovery continuing...

Matt 18:20

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks for posting Barb's update.

[floriduh voter]

bttt. freepers are the greatest!

[JLO]

HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!

[freekitty]

All the best to him.

[rintense]

Prayers being sent for Blackie!