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« on: March 08, 2009, 04:18:17 PM »
Sorry for being absent for a bit but a fall and broken hip took priority.

With the help and actions of my family, who I was worried about being a drag on, showed me different 

The fall was my fault as I went out after dear wife told me not to.  SHe was more worried after the afll than she was about my need for diaklysis.  She pictured me a total invalid when ehe took call from St Lukes.  But I proved her wrong.  I started being mobile 2 weeks before the rehab pepole had scheduled They found out I was one that never followed orders.  I told the PT people tell me what you expect me do an not how to do it.  It took abit but after only 3 weeks I was at home.  Family had revamped and moved things to accommidate my walker.

now after 8 weeks I have started just using the cane  but with a left hip bad and the right knee things are not going like I want.  Itold them that by easter I will once again be drinving

Last friday evening when I answered the phonee and was asked if I was Southyard.  Not to many people know me by that name as I have outived all my earlier friend.  It was Sloof checkcing up on me.  That call confirmed that I would keep on dialysis at least another 6 months

Enough for now I will continue to keep all informed




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« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2009, 04:22:32 PM »
Nice to hear your voice again southyard as I've been thinking/worrying about you.  Thanks Sluff for checking in on our friend.
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« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2009, 04:33:39 PM »
Southyard,  great to hear from you! I am sorry about the hip, though.  You are a fighter!  Keep us updated on your progress.  Driving by Easter---good goal.   

Sluff takes good care of all of us, doesn't he?  :cuddle;
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« Reply #3 on: March 08, 2009, 04:44:30 PM »
Can't forget my goodfriend southyard.  :waving;
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« Reply #4 on: March 08, 2009, 05:16:12 PM »
 :welcomesign; back southyard!
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« Reply #5 on: March 08, 2009, 05:37:14 PM »
Nice to you back on the boards!
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« Reply #6 on: March 08, 2009, 05:49:55 PM »
 :cuddle;

Good to hear from you!
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« Reply #7 on: March 08, 2009, 05:56:03 PM »
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Welcome back Southyard!

Good to hear you kicked butt at rehab and walked out on them early. Best of luck with your goal. I'm sure you will do it. After you've worn yourself out walking, sit down at your computer and "say hi"

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« Reply #8 on: March 08, 2009, 08:23:49 PM »
 :welcomesign; back to this family.  Good thing, keep setting and meeting those goals.  Hi to your wife.
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« Reply #9 on: March 08, 2009, 08:45:34 PM »
Welcome back, Southyard!  Sorry to hear about your fall and your broken hip.  I can imagine that was quite painful.  Stay strong and keep us posted.  We love hearing from you!   :cuddle;
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« Reply #10 on: March 08, 2009, 10:47:11 PM »
Good to hear from you Southyard. Sorry to hear about the broken hip, but I am glad you were able to get home sooner then expected. Keep up the good work  :thumbup;
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« Reply #11 on: March 09, 2009, 07:16:25 AM »
 :clap;  :cuddle; Southyard. I've been thinking about you a lot lately.  :thx; Sluff for checking on him.  :cuddle;
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