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.

[PhiKapMom]

Please give Blackie my best -- prayers for both of you and tell him to hurry up and get well -- we miss him!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

blackie update

Date: Fri, June 25, 2004 1:12 pm PST


Hi Everybody,

Blackie & I just got back from his latest docs appt. His MRI is CLEAR,
practically. Doc is
surprised he has healed so quickly. I think its because of your prayers,
his positive attitude
and good doctors, too.

His doctor says he's healed 94% but wants him to stay another 2 weeks so
he's at 97% better,
so the odds of a relapse is only 3 out of 100 instead of 7 out of 100. He
feels fabulous but
I know he was disappointed he didn't get released to day.

As a consolation prize, we went for lunch of hamburger, fries & a
strawberry malt milkshake.
I had a taco salad & chocolate malt - Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

He can take a couple of hours a day out of the facility, but he said no he
wouldn't. If he can't
get out to STAY, he'll stay put for the rest of the 2 week stay.

Thanks again all of you for the cards & calls, it makes all the difference
for him.

Barb


How to contact blackie

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

[Pete-R-Bilt]

very cool news, thanks for the update!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

GO BLACKIE GO!!!!
You'll be out soon!
God Bless!!
Thanks for the update Mr.Tonkin~
Ms.B

[Fawnn]

Thank you for the update!

Prayers lifted that blackie gets beyond that 97% healing and gets to go home in two weeks!

[trussell]

Just got off the phone with blackie, he wants me to pass on his love to all FReepers. He says "Thank you all very much for your prayers".

He said the doctors are amazed that he has recovered so quickly, and he is sure it is because of our prayers for him!!

God Bless everyone who is holding blackie in their thoughts and prayers.

trussell

[Southflanknorthpawsis]

Great news.............keep on healing. I'm adding my prayers for more healing and a trip home soon.

[SAMWolf]

Thanks for the update.

[Laura Earl]

God Bless! That is wonderful news!!!!

[eddie willers]

Hamburger and fries ought to do it!

[Soaring Feather]

Thanks Tonkin..blackie update.

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

Thanks for the update.

Shouldn't be long now.

[trussell]

He said he should be out on the 9th, and would be posting here.

[Diva Betsy Ross]

Every time I read of someone who has spoken with Blackie- it makes me think about calling him. I hope he knows that we shy freepers are thinking of him and praying for him too.. make sure you tell him that. please. ok?!?!?

[Alamo-Girl]

Praise God!!! Thank you so much for the update!

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

As a consolation prize, we went for lunch of hamburger, fries & a strawberry malt milkshake.

Hoo ah, blackie! Best news of the week.

(I think our prayers for you are probably ticking off the enemy mightily. (^: )

[E.G.C.]

BTTT!!!!!!!

[sns5151]

Ditto!
and,

Thanks for the info.

we will all stay with the P.U.S.H.


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I will be forever grateful.
Thank you.



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Semper Fi

[Valin]

Thanks for the update.

blackie, get to work! :-)

[Darksheare]

LOL!
Burger fries and milkshake, that's some 'consolation' prize.
I rarely get to grab one myself.
Excellent news, can't wait 'til he's back in forum and on his feet.