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.

[Chieftain]

Glad to hear Blackie is home and improving. Thanks Tonk!

[sns5151]

*************WELCOME BACK!***********************


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Semper Fi
Marine Nanna

[Alamo-Girl]

PRAISE GOD!!! Thank you so much for the update!

[JDoutrider]

Great news Tonk!

[WVNan]

Blackie, I know you feel as if you have been released from prison. It is very good news to hear that you are finally home and recouperating. Take it slow and steady. We love you.

[Clinging Bitterly]

Glad you're home! Will look for you here or there when you get back on your feet, we do need to get together sometime.

Dave in Eugene

[herewego]

take care blackie!

[radu]

Thanks for posting blackie's e-mail, Tonk. I started to send him a reply earlier but decided against it. With 400 e-mails in his inbox already.....YIKES! LOL!

So I'll join other FReepers here in letting him know we're all glad he's home at last.

blackie! With Barb's TLC, you'll have your strength back in no time. We've missed you.

*HUGZ*

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

Welcome "home" Blackie! Take it easy for awhile then get your tail back on this forum - we need you!

Thanks Tonk.....

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

Good update. Thanks!

[MontanaBeth]

Prayers going out for Blackie and Mrs. Blackie.

MontanaBeth

[uglybiker]

Ya know nothing helps a guy get his strenght back like washing and waxing a car...And I just happen to be in a position to help you out in this area. SUCH A DEAL! :-)

I think blackie's got his own stuff that's been collecting dust that could use a good wash & wax.

And that doesn't include what Mrs. Blackie drives.

You're gonna have to take a number. :-P

[Valin]

I've waited this long a little longer won't hurt.:-)

[windchime]

Thanks for the update! Good news!

[blackie]

Thanks sns5151 ~ there is Power in Prayer!

[blackie]

Thanks WVNan ~ I'm taking it slow and easy ~ One Day At A Time.

[blackie]

Thanks Dave ~ I'm on my feet, just taking easy. :)

Yes, let's get together anytime that it's convenient for you.

blackie

[blackie]

Thanks herewego!

[blackie]

Thanks radu ~ the email has benn handled. :)

Hugs!!

[cyborg]

I hope you're getting good treatment.