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Blackie's wife | June 4 2004 | Shaggy Eel

Posted on 06/03/2004 4:15:05 PM PDT by 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.


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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

BTT!!!!!!!


241 posted on 06/15/2004 3:26:48 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: E.G.C.

bttt


242 posted on 06/16/2004 12:41:38 PM PDT by StarCMC (Please pray for the 2/7 Marines and Josh.)
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To: shaggy eel

I will be praying with all of you for Blackie.


243 posted on 06/16/2004 10:27:26 PM PDT by Kitty Mittens
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

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. :)


244 posted on 06/17/2004 11:21:56 AM PDT by Letitring
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To: All
,,, 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].

245 posted on 06/17/2004 7:08:55 PM PDT by shaggy eel
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To: shaggy eel; JudyB1938; Lady In Blue; Kathy in Alaska; MoJo2001; LaDivaLoca; Fawnn; Bethbg79; ...

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









Info on how to get in touch with blackie

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1147130/posts?page=122#122


246 posted on 06/18/2004 10:40:06 AM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Free Republic, where you get the REAL stories that the media refuses to carry!)
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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.


247 posted on 06/18/2004 10:50:13 AM PDT by Darksheare (Try my coffee, it isn't dangerous. Honest! Would I lie to you?)
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Thanks fer the update!! Blackie, git well soon...we miss ya!!

FReegards...MUD

248 posted on 06/18/2004 10:51:26 AM PDT by Mudboy Slim (RE-IMPEACH Osama bil Clinton!!)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

Thank you for the update! Prayers continue...


249 posted on 06/18/2004 11:01:09 AM PDT by Alamo-Girl
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

Thanks Tonkin for the update on blackie.

Prayers for his continued recovery.


250 posted on 06/18/2004 11:11:35 AM PDT by Soaring Feather (~The Dragon Flies' Lair~ Poetry and Prose~)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

Prayers going out for Blackie. Get Well Soon!

Montana Beth


251 posted on 06/18/2004 11:18:36 AM PDT by MontanaBeth (Irritating a Democrat a day, since 1970)
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To: shaggy eel

In our prayers bump


252 posted on 06/18/2004 12:19:08 PM PDT by JDoutrider (In God We Trust...)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

Thanks for the update Tonk. BTTT


253 posted on 06/18/2004 1:52:13 PM PDT by StarCMC (Please pray for the 2/7 Marines and Josh.)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

Can not wait to see Blackie Posting again.


254 posted on 06/18/2004 4:47:40 PM PDT by AmericanMade1776
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; blackie
Thanks for the update.

Prayers for a full and uneventful recovery continuing...

Matt 18:20

255 posted on 06/18/2004 5:06:48 PM PDT by glock rocks (Shoot fast. Shoot straight. Shoot safe. Practice. Carry. Molon Labe)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

Thanks for posting Barb's update.


256 posted on 06/18/2004 7:20:20 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (God Bless America and Our Military Who Protects Her)
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To: shaggy eel

bttt. freepers are the greatest!


257 posted on 06/20/2004 5:08:44 PM PDT by floriduh voter (http:// www.conservative-spirit.org (FV) http://www.jangovan.com/ to Defeat Greer)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!


258 posted on 06/20/2004 7:18:15 PM PDT by JLO
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To: shaggy eel

All the best to him.


259 posted on 06/21/2004 6:19:07 AM PDT by freekitty
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To: shaggy eel

Prayers being sent for Blackie!


260 posted on 06/21/2004 6:22:01 AM PDT by rintense (Screw justice. I want revenge.)
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