Zona Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 Best Wishes Mike. The bright side is that it is not as bad as it could have been. Good luck to you..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffalOhio Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 Mike, I have two positives for you: 1. You haven't missed any Bills games while you've been in there. Whew! 2. You can finally get those sponge baths that you've been bugging your wife for. C'mon, she's a nurse. You know you've been pestering her for a sponge bath for years, and she won't do it. Now she will. Fantasy completed! Good luck, Mike. At least you're not a Browns fan (we have that same dynamic in my house - husband = Bills fan; wife = Browns fan). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 Krohns varies in severity from person to person. Hopefully yours is very mild. I'll say a prayer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc in MontrÈal Posted March 20, 2005 Share Posted March 20, 2005 Get well soon buddy. What doesnt kill you makes you stronger. Bills fans know what adversity feels like. So my guess is that this experience will probably make you a stonger individual. Ive been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes seven years ago, a disease that needs constant attention, and been doing great since! Just be patient and be appreciative of the great support you have from your wife and everything will probably work out fine Marc in Montréal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txbillsjunkie Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 Best of luck, Mike... May the road to recovery be a smooth one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gantrules Posted March 21, 2005 Share Posted March 21, 2005 Hey Mike, Are you going to be going in for a scope? Here's the thing. About a year and a half ago I started getting tons of problems down there. Inflammation, dirrahea, abcessess the whole nine yards. My gastro doc said "it's looking like Chron's." I was scared. I have a friend that has it that just had six feet of her small intestine removed, she's 23.So I had a sigmoid done and they didn't see any issues. Then about six months late they did the full colonoscopy and still didn't find anything. Come to find out it's an extreme case of IBS and I just have to be careful with what I eat. I still get trouble here and there but with regulation I'm OK. Bottom (tee hee) line, get the scopes so they are sure. Good luck guy, I'll be thinking of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyemike Posted March 22, 2005 Author Share Posted March 22, 2005 An update: I am supposed to start some drug therapy this evening. I know I'm supposed to start getting Flagyl and Pentasa, along with one other drug that I can't remember the name of right now. I am still in the hospital (nine days as of Monday night). I do not know when I will be getting released. It largely depends on whether the drug therapy works. Thank you for all your prayers and consideration. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted March 22, 2005 Share Posted March 22, 2005 An update: I am supposed to start some drug therapy this evening. I know I'm supposed to start getting Flagyl and Pentasa, along with one other drug that I can't remember the name of right now. I am still in the hospital (nine days as of Monday night). I do not know when I will be getting released. It largely depends on whether the drug therapy works. Thank you for all your prayers and consideration. Mike 282666[/snapback] Just make sure you listen to the nurses, especially your wife. Keep the laptop charged up so you can visit from time to time and most importantly, concentrate on getting well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted March 22, 2005 Share Posted March 22, 2005 An update: I am supposed to start some drug therapy this evening. I know I'm supposed to start getting Flagyl and Pentasa, along with one other drug that I can't remember the name of right now. Remicade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted March 22, 2005 Share Posted March 22, 2005 Hurry back, Mike. Be sure to pick up a copy of "The Pill Book", 11th edition, by Harold M. Silverman, Pharm. D. It is an invaluable reference of prescription drugs, precautions, drug interactions, food interactions, etc. The paperback edition is about 9 bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyemike Posted March 24, 2005 Author Share Posted March 24, 2005 An update: I'm still here, and I had a little setback today. I had no energy, and I felt so full I couldn't even eat lunch or dinner. I took a long nap this afternoon, and felt better. The "blended vegetable soup" here looks like red gravy. I couldn't even touch it. I've realized a few things since I've been in the hospital for the past 11 days: 1) Outdoor weather still affects me. 2) Work doesn't stop, but at least I've been able to return calls and have other people cover court hearings. 3) "Gastineau Girls" really sucks. I hope to be out sometime Easter weekend...maybe even Friday. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 An update: I'm still here, and I had a little setback today. I had no energy, and I felt so full I couldn't even eat lunch or dinner. I took a long nap this afternoon, and felt better. The "blended vegetable soup" here looks like red gravy. I couldn't even touch it. I've realized a few things since I've been in the hospital for the past 11 days: 1) Outdoor weather still affects me. 2) Work doesn't stop, but at least I've been able to return calls and have other people cover court hearings. 3) "Gastineau Girls" really sucks. I hope to be out sometime Easter weekend...maybe even Friday. Mike 285257[/snapback] get better soon man... i'm sure we can arrange to bring the TH circle jerk/pity party to the hospital and give you some company if you wish... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cåblelady Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Get home soon, Mikie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 An update: I'm still here, and I had a little setback today. I had no energy, and I felt so full I couldn't even eat lunch or dinner. I took a long nap this afternoon, and felt better. The "blended vegetable soup" here looks like red gravy. I couldn't even touch it. I've realized a few things since I've been in the hospital for the past 11 days: 1) Outdoor weather still affects me. 2) Work doesn't stop, but at least I've been able to return calls and have other people cover court hearings. 3) "Gastineau Girls" really sucks. I hope to be out sometime Easter weekend...maybe even Friday. Mike 285257[/snapback] Hang in there Murph. Keep that fighting Irish spirit going. Gods speed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Keep the faith, sir. We're all rooting for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in SC Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 The nature of the problem (as my wife assures me) is that it sets you up for optimism ("I'm getting better!) only to kick you in the chops (a set-back). But overall, the course is upward, and with reasonable precautions, a full life can be led. And, don't forget those coconut maccaroons. They really work, and don't taste bad either. Best wishes. Get well soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in SC Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 By the way, Mike, as a fellow Buckeye, my wishes for your recovery carry special weight, You'll be OK. Hope you come home soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyemike Posted March 25, 2005 Author Share Posted March 25, 2005 It's 4:30 on Friday afternoon, and I should be out of the hospital this evening after 13 days. I asked for chicken fried rice and won ton soup from my favorite local Chinese restaurant upon my return. Don't worry, I've been eating since yesterday without complications. I've lost about 15 pounds since I've been here. I haven't weighed my current weight (186 pounds) in over six years. I am able to eat small solid portions (the fish and pierogies were actually pretty good at lunch today). But, I AM BORED OUT OF MY MIND HERE!! I'll talk to you all later when I'm more recovered. Thanks for all your prayers and your kind thoughts during my stay. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 It's 4:30 on Friday afternoon, and I should be out of the hospital this evening after 13 days. I asked for chicken fried rice and won ton soup from my favorite local Chinese restaurant upon my return. Don't worry, I've been eating since yesterday without complications. I've lost about 15 pounds since I've been here. I haven't weighed my current weight (186 pounds) in over six years. I am able to eat small solid portions (the fish and pierogies were actually pretty good at lunch today). But, I AM BORED OUT OF MY MIND HERE!! I'll talk to you all later when I'm more recovered. Thanks for all your prayers and your kind thoughts during my stay. Mike 287804[/snapback] Good news. Keep a bunch of bottles of water in the fridge, and keep some hard candies of choice around, if that's allowed. And some sort of crackers or munchies that go with the diet requirements. Geeze, that was a long stay, wasn't it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Wheels Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 Get well Mike. If you are really bored, here is a little game to keep you occupied: The Doors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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