11 Days in the hospital and counting...

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08-26-2007, 03:06 PM
Plakespear

11 Days in the hospital and counting...

Well, I have now been stuck in the damn hospital since the 16th, and still have no clue when I'm getting the hell out. It's so mentally taxing to be going through all of this. Earlier this week I had an epidural put in my spine to help control some of the pain. Forf the most part, it's owking out, but it's not 100% under control yet.

I'll probably be here in Cooperstown a few more days. I don't think they want to send me home until I finish up my next few doses of chemo and radiation. Hopefully by that point they will feel comfortable sending me home to recover. I think this is the longest I have ever been in the hospital. It really sucks, too. I'm so tired of this bed, and I just wish I could get outside and breathe a breath of fresh air. This is really putting a lot of things into perspective.

Anyway, hopefully I'll be home soon, sitting in the sunshine, thinking about snow.
08-26-2007, 03:16 PM
Sarah Jean Underwood

Hey, I can sympathize with the bedridden thing. Hospitalization is the worst. I had to go back 3 times in like 4 years for trauma. I used to focus on the things that made me high in life while I was in that state. Just figuring I was passing through some tunnels on the way to the outcome. Hang in there, we're routing for you!
08-26-2007, 03:43 PM
elevens

stay strong buddy!
08-26-2007, 03:54 PM
Chemical Ali' The Wax Master

use the force nils
08-26-2007, 04:08 PM
Platinum Pete

Meditate if you can. Otherwise, go for more powerful drugs and watch adult swim. You'll be out soon.
08-26-2007, 04:11 PM
mntlion

think of the fun times had outside and the many many more that you will have.
My time in the CO hostpital was made better by a few trips outside, and even just seeing the sun, and mountains from the room.

Also on the progress that you have made. First day I couldn't even really talk, then eating after 5, then standing after 7, walking a tiny bit after 9. Small steps, but they are all steps forward.

hang in, winter will be around and make life better
08-26-2007, 04:32 PM
Benny Profane

Just stare at Mntlion's avatar, and repeat hit that drip button a few more times. Or show it to your nurse. Maybe she'll close the door and boogie a little for ya..........
08-26-2007, 04:35 PM
pepperdawg

Stay strong brotha!!!!! Sending some ++++vibes up from CT....
08-26-2007, 04:37 PM
watersnowdirt

I'm going to send you a cake with a file inside. Use it to break out of that joint!

I mean, I know hospitals are wicked fun, but get out. Enough time at the spa for you!

In the meantime, I can't remember if I've sent this to you or not, but this could provide some good entertainment:

Top 10 Ways to Disrupt the Waiting Room

Ask everyone around you to do things "stat".
Offer free prostate exams.
Ask everyone nervously whether they have a "spare catheter".
Pop a tape in the VCR of you in an avocado-eating contest.
Supplement bland waiting room periodicals with nurse-fetish pornography.
Give your best rendition of that dance-floor classic: The Naked Raptor.
Hold up sign that reads, "Free chemo in the parking lot".
Initiate spelling bee. Be unflinchingly cruel with errors.
Leaf through every magazine in the room, shake hands with everyone else and then say loudly, "Jesus, this flesh-eating scabies itches like a mother".
Repeatedly refer to the doctor you're waiting to see as "The Trembling Butcher".

Top 10 Ways To Break The Ice With Your Nurse

Fill bedpan with chocolate pudding and salsa; whistle Mission Impossible theme as she carries it away.
Call her "stewardess".
Try to convince her of your firm conviction that your tumor is the karmic by-product of "all those kids I ate".
Lock her in bathroom; insist that she refer to you as "Warden".
Act baffled when she enters to minister to you and say: "They told me I had a prostrate dancer".
Sew your right hand to your lips and laugh whenever she's around- oblivious to your dementia, she'll of course think you're cute and have a funny little secret.
Ask her if she wants to play "Find the caduceus.
Strategically place a copy of Hustler sticking out from under your mattress, your subscription label clearly visible. After all, they love readers.
Demand that doctor tell you why the night shift nurses dress in snowsuits and shout at you in Icelandic.
Fart.
08-26-2007, 05:12 PM
The Dad

I second WSD's proposals. And send vibes.
08-26-2007, 05:20 PM
powder11

hang tough my man. the time, pain and effort your putting in now is paying dividends for the future. for now, hunker down and open a can o' whup-ass on this thing!

forget the + vibes, Im sending you an extra can of whup-ass :yourock:
08-26-2007, 05:23 PM
4-TEEF

Hey Nils,

Sorry to hear that your stuck in bed man. Stay strong.

Here's a couple of photos to help you remember what it's like when you're NOT stuck in bed.

From Snowbird, April 19, 2007.

http://www.snowbird.com/imagelib/TGR...l19_2007_1.jpg

http://www.snowbird.com/imagelib/TGR...l19_2007_2.jpg

Get well soon brother.
08-26-2007, 05:24 PM
weibo

Hey Nils, remember it's summer that means it's lame outside. You'll be out soon and then you can enjoy the good months and all those damn kids will be back in school not out getting in your way.
08-26-2007, 05:24 PM
valleygirl

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plakespear

Anyway, hopefully I'll be home soon, sitting in the sunshine, thinking about snow.

I hope this for you too.

VG
08-26-2007, 05:27 PM
HotTate

All of us here at TGR are pulling for you!
08-26-2007, 05:38 PM
TJ.Brk

Fuck dude you are getting sponge baths by hot female nurses (god I hope). I hope you are atleast getting some phone numbers my friend. :biggrin:

Don't you know bald is the new hot look for guys. :yourock:

Seriously Nils. Patients and positive thoughts my brother. And I want to see some Nurses stockings pics soon. OK:yourock: again
08-26-2007, 05:58 PM
schuss

2 words: bed races. Find some fun nurses/orderlies. Ask them if they've ever "Jumped it" or if you can try to go switch.
08-26-2007, 06:22 PM
CommanderBaker

Commander checkin in. Been tryin to get some pixs posted to chase away the late summer blues (and insult coloradans), both make me happy.

Where the F are the nurse stockin pixs? This will help too.

I am out there with you in spirit - Baker.
08-26-2007, 06:42 PM
3snowboards

Get better soon plank.
08-26-2007, 06:55 PM
gravitylover

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ.Brk

Don't you know bald is the new hot look for guys. :yourock:

I'm finally hot :biggrin: Heheh.

PM me an addy I can send you something, I brought it home from CO for you.
08-26-2007, 06:58 PM
jibij

http://www.jakesticka.com/Portals/0/...es/WhupAss.jpg
08-26-2007, 08:54 PM
Staggerwing

Tell them you want a day trip to brewery Ommegang. A couple pints of Funkhouse Ale will only augment the chemo.

Attitude is everything...keep killin' it.
08-26-2007, 09:43 PM
Lady Jane

Positive vibes Nils, Gentle Thoughts, and TITTIES!

Thinking of you!
08-26-2007, 09:55 PM
byates1

hang in there brother!

i'm going out for a long ride on the road bike tomorrow, i'll be thinking of you.

hoping for the best, let's hook up in the adk this year.

you will be strong!!
08-26-2007, 10:13 PM
japollner

Positive vibes. Stay Strong man!