beaterjeep Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 So, can anyone guess where I am? Yep, I had to come into the hospital for complications due to my C.F.. I had a sinus infection that led it's way into my lungs, now I'm sitting in here for a week or so, then back home on I.V.s for anouther few weeks afterwards. My laptop hasn't been working too well for a while now, but I had brought it with anyways, only to find out that I forgot my wireless card at home. :wall: I'm currently using the computer in my room, as they got the place on almost lockdown due to the H1N1 virus risks. Thankfully it lets me on here at least, but I can't access much else, which really sucks. Anyways, just thought I'd drop by and give everyone an update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89eliminator Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 well that sucks. Hopefully you pull through with a speedy recovery, Joe. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepcoMJ Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 get well soon joe! ...I'll try and get a new power source for the laptop for next time I'm up there...I have a new shell for the screen too, so the hinges won't be so cruddy -Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Well I hope you are feeling better Joe. Don't die on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 God speed for a speedy recovery. My girlfriends cousin has C.F. and I have an idea what's going on. Gah, hospital food is terrible. Was there for a week a few year back when I was diagnosed as a Diabetic. I wanted nothing more than a Taco Bell burrito! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Keep your chin up, I have a good friend and coworker who had CF. Watched what it did to him, not fun!! I work in a hospital, we filter everything!! But CC comes thru our filters loud and clear!! WOOHOO, GOOD JOB PETE!!! As for hospital food.. how do you think I lost all that weight!! :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: Now you get better!! CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pingpong Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Joe... I can relate. I am not in the hospital, I am at hoem with a broken leg and a broken foot. On different legs :help: So I am limited on where I can go, especailly since I can't drive. :???: ANyways Get better dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Guess I'm the only one who doesn't know -- what is CF? Anyway, best wishes for a speedy (and, more important, complete) recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89eliminator Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Guess I'm the only one who doesn't know -- what is CF? Anyway, best wishes for a speedy (and, more important, complete) recovery. cystic fibrosis https://health.google.com/health/ref/Cystic+fibrosis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakal Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 praying for you joe. i know what it is. keep on our net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakjeep93 Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 get well soon man hope for a spedy recovery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpnjim Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Good Luck! Being sick sucks, hope you get home soon. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WBKrazy Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 good luck man, keep your head up, one of my very close friends had cf and eventually it became too much to bear for him... i wouldnt wish it on anyone :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaterjeep Posted December 8, 2009 Author Share Posted December 8, 2009 Thanks to all, really does mean a lot to me. Yes, it is Cystic Fibrosis, and I can relate to the diabetic content as well, as because of my CF, I too am diabetic, which brings on an ultimate suck. I've always said that this is something that I would never wish upon a most hated enemy, but at the same time, I'm glad I have it, as it's made me who I am today. Pat (Jeepco), thanks man, definitely appreciate that. I did get my linux disc for my desktop, before I came in here, so once I'm back home, I'll be working on that. Darren, no worries man, I don't plan on leaving this world any time soon, got too much to be here for. 87Warrior, wish her luck for me, I feel her pain, and yes hospital food SUCKS! CW, wish him luck from me as well, and I agree on CC coming through loud and clear, as well as the thanks to Pete; and LOL to hospital food being 'to blame' for your weight loss. Pat (pingpong), I'm still wishing you the best of luck as well. Once I get back home and get my desktop back up and running, I'll look for a viable online chess game for us to play. Eagle, thank you, although 'complete' recovery isn't possible with this. It's a genetic mutation, so only option to live a normal life again is a cure, which is many years away yet. dakal, I appreciate it, and I'll be stopping in everyday I can. freakjeep, thank you as well. jpnjim, I should be home this weekend if all goes well. WBBKrazy, will do, and I'm sorry to hear that. I too have lost friends due to this disease, and it never gets any easier. I was actually told when I was 6 years old that I wouldn't make it to see 18; I am now 28, so theres always hope, just have to keep your chin up as you said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Hang tough Joe, and you are obviously one tough hombre. May God bless you mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakal Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 i wish our government had more people like you. :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87Warrior Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 87Warrior, wish her luck for me, I feel her pain, and yes hospital food SUCKS! I will certainly pass on your kind words 8) She actually seems to do pretty well for a high school senior, maintaining high hopes and dreams. Recently she worked on raising a bunch of money to bring in a motivational speaker to her school to speak. Here is a short news clip of the ordeal: http://www.wibw.com/localnews/headlines/70074052.html Hope you can get out of the hospital soon and get some real food :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaterjeep Posted December 11, 2009 Author Share Posted December 11, 2009 Just anouther update. Sorry I haven't been updating in a couple days, I had a minor surgery on Tuesday to put in a permanent I.V. system. I'm still not quite completely with it from the drugs I was given, but I am alright though. Again, thanks to all for the well wishes, I can't express how much it means to me to know people I've never met care so much for the health of a fellow member. Because of the placement of my new I.V., I can't do my PFTs (lung function tests) until the pain subsides and I can take a full breath without risking damage. This in turn means I'll be in here longer than I had anticipated. The new I.V. is called a port, which is placed under the skin in my abdomen, has a line that also runs under my skin up to my neck. They had to make 3 incisions to do this; one right under my ribs on my right side, one to the right of my right nipple, and one just above my collar bone. It hurts like none other, but in the long run will be better for me, as whenever I come back in here, they only have to insert a needle, instead of having to place a regular I.V. for a couple days at a time, until I would get a P.I.C.C. line (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyluvv Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Keep your head up Joe. You will be wrenching in no time! :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetjeep2.5 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Will they let you bring your 'manche bedside so you can wrench on it? :yes: Seriously, though, you are an encouragement to all of us. You are going through this with what appears to be a good attitude, and we who do not have such problems can complain about a headache! Thanks for your being a good example to the rest of us! And, my prayer is as we approach Christmas that what Jesus birth, life, death, and resurrection means for you and all of us will be of great comfort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjeff87 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 hope you get to feeling better every day Joe :cheers: I can't comment on hospital food, as my wife is a clinical dietitian, and works in a hospital. All the patients keep blaming her for the bad food....but she has nothing to do with the preparation. Drives her insane, 'cause she knows they're right...... :shake: Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinkrun Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Hope all is well and you get home soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500 MJ Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Hang in there Joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakjeep93 Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 hows ya feelin so far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetjeep2.5 Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Hey, Joe. Haven't heard how you be. So, how you be? :???: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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