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Havent been able to join in all the fun previously, BUT, now that the temps are slowly rising and my heart is under control--I WANNA PLAY TOOO!! So, to the powers at be, gitter dun, lets get the show on da road!!..lol
Rich
aboard!! Your pit sounds interesting, how about some pics you can share with us. We are not only a hungry bunch for smoked/grilled/bbq'ed/hell any way of food but also for the 'tell-all' pics. Enjoy share and just have fun-excellent bunch of folks here with just about any advice you can...
LOL, Funny I should of even thought to respond to this post.. Cane here with a good idea on air flow being the problem, but, alas, a day late and a dollar short.. Good advice from the master as well, and Todd, KEEP up your excellent work!! I love all three of my smokers and just about to pull...
Wonderful job Todd. Your customer service, kind words, help and sheer presence make it all a pleasureavble experience for us--let alone the dam near perfect product!
RIch
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by Bearcarver » Tue Jan 08, 2013 8:28 am
OK guys----I'm back!!!
However it will be few & far between for awhile, as I have many DR appts, and am very tired in between.
I'll get here when I can. I still can't get to my computer in the loft, so...
JUST got the best news from Linda so far!!!!
Just a note to let you know that John is doing better. He lost 19 pounds in 10 days so most of the fluid in his body is gone. In fact, he is a little dehydrated. The cardiologist stopped all the diuretics yesterday. He is also breathing much better...
Just got this from Linda:
Just wanted to let you know how John is doing. He still has trouble breathing at times. Pulmonary doctor said his emphysema is worse and there is still some fluid in the bottom of his lungs. Doing CAT scan of the lungs on Jan. 2. He is eating more now. Kidney...
Ok guys, just got off the phone with John. He sounds very labored and quite out of breath. His kidneys are still not working correctly and the lungs are still filling with liquids. His good sense of humor is null, and he is totally fed up with it all. Crushed my feelings hearing him sound...
Just received this from Linda:
Just a quick note to let you know John is still having trouble breathing. Nurse comes today and he sees doctors on Wed and Thurs.
Linda
Rich
Good News yet again for the Bear!!!
Got this from Linda:
Rich,
Just wanted to let you know John came home this afternoon. Hope he stays home this time.
Linda
Rich
Hey all,
Just received this email from Linda with regards to John, (BearCarver):
Just wanted to let you know John is still in the hospital. The doctors are still trying to get fluid out of his body and lungs with diuretic IVs. At times he still has trouble breathing. He'll probably remain...
Bear needs more prayers! You got them buddy!! Stay set and let your body heal.
John came home Wednesday afternoon. He still had quite a bit of swelling in his legs and feet due to his kidneys not working right. He was having trouble breathing yesterday and it got really bad around 8:00 last...
And the latest from Linda, John stay downstairs and take care of yourself. We will see you soon.
John came home yesterday afternoon. He won't be on the forum for a while yet. He's having a hard time breathing and he's not allowed to walk up stairs for a while and the
computer is in our office...
Good News!! Looks like Bear is coming home!
The doctors are planning to release John from the hospital today. They wanted him to go to Good Shepherd rehab center for a week but he refused.
Linda
I have another update from Linda for everyone. This good news!!
There is talk about John being released from hospital in a day or two. Heart seems to be okay. Kidneys still only functioning at 15% to 20% but no dialysis yet. The renal doctor wants to wait and see if the kidney's recover more on...
Here is the latest update from Linda. Hang in there Bear, You'll be home soon.
John is still in the hospital. This is the 17th day. Since they drained his lung of 2 liters of blood and fluid, his breathing is better. They even discontinued the oxygen yesterday. It seems that his kidneys are the...
Just received this Linda..prayers still needed.
Rich,
John said you can post our home address on the forum for anyone that wants to send him a card. I'll take the cards to the hospital for him. Tell Shane (thoseguys26) John would love some meat smoking pics and pics of his puppies.
His...
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