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Post by ericn on Oct 4, 2020 18:24:48 GMT -6
OK as I have mentioned in passing I spent about a week and 1/2 in the hospital recently well here is the story.
A Number of weeks ago some idiot ran over my big toe with one of those Bird Electric scooters while riding illegally on the sidewalk, no they didn’t stop. Well other than some mild pain I really didn’t notice, the burns have pretty much screwed the nerves in my feet.
So about 2 weeks later I started thinking I was having a pancreatitis attack and got myself admitted to the hospital.
Well I was having a pancreatitis attack brought on by the fact that I was
Becoming septic because my toe was infected.
On the 17th a ortho surgery resident walks in my room and tells me we need to amputate the big toe. OK this is serious, but I have a good Friend who lost his leg above the knee to MRSA so in comparison big toe no big deal. Hour later the attending walks in and says they are taking all 5 toes, 4 hours later they did.
So here I am after 2 weeks of IV antibiotics including an allergic reaction to one including a case of hives that had me looking like a culturally inappropriate KC Chiefs fan. I’m home can’t put weight on my left foot for six weeks. They wanted me to hop on one foot using a walker. That sucked so I ordered a cheap Walmart wheelchair that I’m getting around in. It SUCKS but I’m getting around.
Don’t worry my friends I’m stupid & stubborn, it’s why I’m still here. People around me are passed that I keep refusing help, but that’s how I roll and I have to so I can do it when nobody’s around
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Post by EmRR on Oct 4, 2020 18:39:00 GMT -6
Damnit man! The gift that keeps on giving! Hoping for a speedy recovery, such as it is!
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Post by Vincent R. on Oct 4, 2020 18:43:30 GMT -6
Get better soon my friend.
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Post by Tbone81 on Oct 4, 2020 19:25:26 GMT -6
Damn bro, sorry to hear it.
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Post by johneppstein on Oct 4, 2020 19:28:34 GMT -6
OK as I have mentioned in passing I spent about a week and 1/2 in the hospital recently well here is the story. A Number of weeks ago some idiot ran over my big toe with one of those Bird Electric scooters while riding illegally on the sidewalk, no they didn’t stop. Well other than some mild pain I really didn’t notice, the burns have pretty much screwed the nerves in my feet. So about 2 weeks later I started thinking I was having a pancreatitis attack and got myself admitted to the hospital. Well I was having a pancreatitis attack brought on by the fact that I was Becoming septic because my toe was infected. On the 17th a ortho surgery resident walks in my room and tells me we need to amputate the big toe. OK this is serious, but I have a good Friend who lost his leg above the knee to MRSA so in comparison big toe no big deal. Hour later the attending walks in and says they are taking all 5 toes, 4 hours later they did. So here I am after 2 weeks of IV antibiotics including an allergic reaction to one including a case of hives that had me looking like a culturally inappropriate KC Chiefs fan. I’m home can’t put weight on my left foot for six weeks. They wanted me to hop on one foot using a walker. That sucked so I ordered a cheap Walmart wheelchair that I’m getting around in. It SUCKS but I’m getting around. Don’t worry my friends I’m stupid & stubborn, it’s why I’m still here. People around me are passed that I keep refusing help, but that’s how I roll and I have to so I can do it when nobody’s around Sounds like a major lawsuit waiting to happen!
Best wishes on your recovery.
Fucking asshole doctors!
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Post by ericn on Oct 4, 2020 19:54:24 GMT -6
OK as I have mentioned in passing I spent about a week and 1/2 in the hospital recently well here is the story. A Number of weeks ago some idiot ran over my big toe with one of those Bird Electric scooters while riding illegally on the sidewalk, no they didn’t stop. Well other than some mild pain I really didn’t notice, the burns have pretty much screwed the nerves in my feet. So about 2 weeks later I started thinking I was having a pancreatitis attack and got myself admitted to the hospital. Well I was having a pancreatitis attack brought on by the fact that I was Becoming septic because my toe was infected. On the 17th a ortho surgery resident walks in my room and tells me we need to amputate the big toe. OK this is serious, but I have a good Friend who lost his leg above the knee to MRSA so in comparison big toe no big deal. Hour later the attending walks in and says they are taking all 5 toes, 4 hours later they did. So here I am after 2 weeks of IV antibiotics including an allergic reaction to one including a case of hives that had me looking like a culturally inappropriate KC Chiefs fan. I’m home can’t put weight on my left foot for six weeks. They wanted me to hop on one foot using a walker. That sucked so I ordered a cheap Walmart wheelchair that I’m getting around in. It SUCKS but I’m getting around. Don’t worry my friends I’m stupid & stubborn, it’s why I’m still here. People around me are passed that I keep refusing help, but that’s how I roll and I have to so I can do it when nobody’s around Sounds like a major lawsuit waiting to happen!
Best wishes on your recovery.
Fucking asshole doctors!
Since my lawyer is here somewhere, I’ll let him explain why no. |
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Post by johneppstein on Oct 4, 2020 19:59:54 GMT -6
Sounds like a major lawsuit waiting to happen!
Best wishes on your recovery.
Fucking asshole doctors!
Since my lawyer is here somewhere, I’ll let him explain why no. For cutting off ALL your toes when only one was infected?
I'd suggest the opinion of another lawyer.
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Post by mike on Oct 4, 2020 20:01:28 GMT -6
Very sorry to hear this Eric, get well soon!
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Post by ericn on Oct 4, 2020 20:31:08 GMT -6
Since my lawyer is here somewhere, I’ll let him explain why no. For cutting off ALL your toes when only one was infected?
I'd suggest the opinion of another lawyer.
No they were all infected John. The resident only thought one the attending real MD surgeon decided all 5! They were infected and I would rather he took 5 toes then rather than needing to cut higher. While I respect you as an AE, not so much as a MD or Lawyer. |
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Post by teejay on Oct 4, 2020 21:09:11 GMT -6
Sorry to hear this Eric. Get better soon.
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Post by drbill on Oct 4, 2020 22:22:59 GMT -6
Oh Eric....so sorry. I'm hoping the healing process goes well, and the the recovery will be quick and that you'll adapt readily.
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Post by keymod on Oct 5, 2020 2:50:13 GMT -6
Sorry to hear of this latest storm in your life. Your positive outlook is inspiring. Good luck with continued healing. Peace.
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Post by jampa on Oct 5, 2020 5:18:15 GMT -6
Wishing you well Eric
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Post by Ward on Oct 5, 2020 5:26:19 GMT -6
For cutting off ALL your toes when only one was infected? I'd suggest the opinion of another lawyer.
No they were all infected John. The resident only thought one the attending real MD surgeon decided all 5! They were infected and I would rather he took 5 toes then rather than needing to cut higher. While I respect you as an AE, not so much as a MD or Lawyer. As an adjunct to that, fellas, Eric calls me from the hospital and constantly makes me laugh even though he's the one needs cheering up. ericn, my friend, you are absolutely awesome and should never have to suffer like this. Learning from others, I'll try and restrain my inner Dr. Nick and Lionel Hutz. LOL   Get well soon, brother. |
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Post by gwlee7 on Oct 5, 2020 7:29:30 GMT -6
If only I could go through life with this amount of dignity, grace and humor....
Hope things are moving in the right direction now.
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Post by drumsound on Oct 5, 2020 8:02:10 GMT -6
Sorry to hear about this Eric. You're tenacity will, I'm sure, serve you well. Healing thoughts from Central Illinois.
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Post by bowie on Oct 5, 2020 9:56:00 GMT -6
Damn, sorry to hear about all that. This would be a horrifically depressing event for most but you remind me of the knight form Monty Python... Deep respect and admiration for your chin-up attitude and bulletproof spirit. Wishing you a speedy recovery.  |
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Post by Ward on Oct 5, 2020 13:14:25 GMT -6
Damn, sorry to hear about all that. This would be a horrifically depressing event for most but you remind me of the knight form Monty Python... Deep respect and admiration for your chin-up attitude and bulletproof spirit. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Black knight is SO ericn! |
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Post by notneeson on Oct 6, 2020 21:10:44 GMT -6
Wishing you a speedy recovery, Eric!!
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Post by ericn on Oct 8, 2020 0:03:34 GMT -6
No they were all infected John. The resident only thought one the attending real MD surgeon decided all 5! They were infected and I would rather he took 5 toes then rather than needing to cut higher. While I respect you as an AE, not so much as a MD or Lawyer. As an adjunct to that, fellas, Eric calls me from the hospital and constantly makes me laugh even though he's the one needs cheering up. ericn , my friend, you are absolutely awesome and should never have to suffer like this. Learning from others, I'll try and restrain my inner Dr. Nick and Lionel Hutz. LOL Get well soon, brother. Hi everybody, you do know if you don’t laugh at it it will kill you right? But seriously folks thanks for all the well wishes. Now Ward ask BradD about the time I’m in the hospital with a pancreatitis attack and walking him through QCing every function of the Soundcraft Ghost he just bought over the phone while taking hits of phyntnol from my PCA machine. OK maybe I am a little nuts, there was also the time I mixed an album from my Hospital bed😳 |
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Post by Ward on Oct 8, 2020 6:36:23 GMT -6
LMAO . . . ericn, you're completely nuts. HAHAHAHAHAHHAAHHAHAHA and you're in good company. |
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Post by kilroyrock on Oct 8, 2020 7:34:45 GMT -6
I'm glad it's just the toes, I'm glad you're here to tell about it. I'm sorry it had to happen. One of the best football kickers in the NFL of all time had no toes on his kicking foot - career change? Get well soon.
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Post by ericn on Oct 8, 2020 10:38:12 GMT -6
I'm glad it's just the toes, I'm glad you're here to tell about it. I'm sorry it had to happen. One of the best football kickers in the NFL of all time had no toes on his kicking foot - career change? Get well soon. Nah I Ryan Succup current Tampa Bay kicker was neighbor, kickers always get a decent contract then get cut so the QB can get more $$! Besides I want to be JJ Watt when I grow up, it’s the inner Cheesehead! |
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Post by geoff738 on Oct 8, 2020 17:40:44 GMT -6
Healing wishes being sent your way.
Cheers,
Geoff
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Post by sirthought on Oct 9, 2020 3:21:58 GMT -6
So sorry this has happened to you. Wishing you strength and peace.
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