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« Reply #101 on: May 06, 2008, 12:05:21 PM » |
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« Reply #102 on: May 06, 2008, 03:03:45 PM » |
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First of all I want to thank you all for the get well cards. I just recieved (6) of them in the mail forwarded to my house from the hospital. It means a lot. The surgeon wants me to talk to the vascular guy one last time on Friday to discuss any possibility of doing more vein work before I make my decision. So I will wait till then. Again thanks for the cards it made my afternoon recieving them all...Boxman
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« Reply #103 on: May 06, 2008, 03:23:56 PM » |
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BIG  to you Boxman EDITED: Fixed smiley tag error-kitkatz |
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« Reply #104 on: May 06, 2008, 06:41:54 PM » |
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Boxman, wishing you the best. |
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« Reply #105 on: May 06, 2008, 08:29:34 PM » |
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Wow, Boxman, it would be great if they could do more vein work and save your leg.
Maybe it's a good thing the one didn't cal you back and you called the original surgeon.
Time will tell. But waiting is awful.
Wishing you all the best.
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« Reply #106 on: May 06, 2008, 11:11:40 PM » |
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« Reply #107 on: May 07, 2008, 04:28:53 AM » |
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Maybe there is some hope yet to save the leg/foot. I hope so.
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« Reply #108 on: May 07, 2008, 06:51:21 AM » |
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Encouraging news. Hope everything works out in your favour. My caring thoughts and prayers are still with you all the way.
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« Reply #109 on: May 07, 2008, 07:12:13 AM » |
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Boxman, still praying for a good resolution. We are all here for you. |
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« Reply #110 on: May 07, 2008, 08:13:20 AM » |
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Any word on how Boxman is doing lately with his foot?
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« Reply #111 on: May 07, 2008, 08:17:58 AM » |
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« Reply #112 on: May 07, 2008, 08:21:18 AM » |
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Boxman, I hope you have a good vascular guy. Mine's name is Dr. Dick...no kidding...when I woke up after my fistual surgery, I asked my wife if Dr. Dick was happy...she said he was...I said "well a happy Dick is a good Dick" and laughed hysterically. Guess that has nothing to do with anything, but he IS a very good vascular surgeon.  |
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« Reply #113 on: May 09, 2008, 04:12:36 AM » |
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Hope all goes really well for you, Boxman!
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« Reply #114 on: May 09, 2008, 04:51:22 PM » |
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Well I met with the vascular surgeon today to discuss the possibility of getting more blood flow done to the foot
His opinion was, no matter how he does the operation, I could expect another 30% flow at most. He was not optimistic that would be enough
and Dr. Calbatta conquered (who is a surgeon also) It would mean continuous treatment everyday to try and heal
it with no quarantee that it would last even a year. So as hard as it is to grasp for me I have decided to have the below
the knee amputation and hopefully be able to heal and attempt a prothesis. The surgeon was very confident that I would have the blood flow for this.
It is scheduled for next Friday at Columbia-Ozaukee thank you all for your thoughts and prayers and keep them coming...Mark
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« Reply #115 on: May 09, 2008, 04:53:00 PM » |
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« Reply #116 on: May 09, 2008, 04:54:53 PM » |
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Gee Mark, what a rollercoaster you've been on. Now that the decision is made I wish you all the best and will keep you in my thoughts as you take on this new challenge.
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« Reply #117 on: May 09, 2008, 05:00:23 PM » |
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i'm glad that you finally have a decision. now that it's out of the way you just might find things easier to grasp. i'll be thinking of you.  |
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« Reply #118 on: May 09, 2008, 05:02:12 PM » |
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« Reply #119 on: May 09, 2008, 06:34:21 PM » |
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I'm sorry Boxman.
If you have any questions I will try to answer if I can.
Be sure to call the national limb loss organization for info. I know you will find something that is useful.
I will certainly keep you in thought and in my prayers.
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« Reply #120 on: May 09, 2008, 06:37:01 PM » |
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Boxman I pray all goes well!
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« Reply #121 on: May 09, 2008, 06:50:11 PM » |
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I wish you the best Mark.
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« Reply #122 on: May 09, 2008, 07:48:04 PM » |
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« Reply #123 on: May 09, 2008, 08:08:21 PM » |
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Just a small hurdle, Mark. Keep your spirits up and take a little swig of Kentucky Bourbon when you feel down. You will persevere.
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« Reply #124 on: May 09, 2008, 09:00:29 PM » |
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