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« on: November 23, 2007, 04:59:32 PM »
Hello all.Boy have I missed you.
I am finally out of the hospital staying at a friend's home.
It has been an ordeal.
All efforts to save my foot didn't work and I had to have a below the knee amputation.
It is difficult and scary right now. 
In the hospital I actually developed more foot ulcers and an infection.
I was very sick and weak.  My blood count dropped to 5. had to get 6 units of blood.
Then white count got high from infection.
Anyway,I am glad to be out of the hospital.
I had a nice Thanksgiving with family and friends.
I have been so blessed by friends bringing food by, helping me, taking turns staying with me.
Church friends built a weelchair ramp.  I have the best friends in the world.
I am feeling better now and trying to adjust.  Be glad when I get prosthesis.
I have a loaner wheelchair and got to check into getting one.
I am having physical and occupational therapy.
I hope you all had a nice holiday and have a good weekend.
I have missed you all.  Keep praying for me.  Thanks.
Ohio Buckeye
oh yes,  yeah Bucks!!!!
Thanks Charee for the card and thanks O'Karol for the phone call.

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« Reply #1 on: November 23, 2007, 05:15:51 PM »
OB so happy to see you back here  and so sorry to hear what you have been going through hang in there :grouphug;
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« Reply #2 on: November 23, 2007, 05:34:21 PM »
 :clap; Yay OB! So happy to hear from you. I am sorry about your foot but you did everything possible to make it better and it's been hurting you for a long time. It sounds like you've got good support and I am glad of that too! Hope to see more of you here - take care.
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« Reply #3 on: November 23, 2007, 05:39:04 PM »
OB, welcome home I am sorry to hear what you went through but you sound in good spirits so keep it up and know are thoughts are with you...Boxman
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« Reply #4 on: November 23, 2007, 05:49:30 PM »



 :cuddle;  Welcome Home OB. What a scary ordeal you have been through. Sounds like you have a wonderful support group.     :grouphug;
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« Reply #5 on: November 23, 2007, 05:57:52 PM »
Dear fellow Buckeye, we have all been concerned and have missed you.  You have been through so much, but it is good to hear how well your friends have taken care of you.  I hope each day you feel a little stronger. I am so sorry you had to have the amputation.  You fought a good battle, doing everything you could to save it.  I will pray for healing and strength.  So glad you posted!! :cuddle;

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« Reply #6 on: November 23, 2007, 06:09:09 PM »
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« Reply #7 on: November 23, 2007, 06:32:46 PM »
GLAD YOU ARE HOME! :2thumbsup;
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« Reply #8 on: November 23, 2007, 06:55:44 PM »
Sorry to have heard what you have gone through. Glad you have  support from family and friends.
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« Reply #9 on: November 23, 2007, 07:45:17 PM »
Gads! That is not good news about your foot!  I feel for you.  If you need any support or have any questions as an amputee below the knee feel free the PM me and Victor.  He has a year's experience now with his prosthetic.  Things will get better with time.  Hugs and lots of love sent your way!
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« Reply #10 on: November 23, 2007, 07:51:14 PM »
well gosh darnit it is great to hear from you...I really missed you. I know we all have missed you. Sorry about the foot but dang it all, lets hope the rest of the leg heals ok so you can now get back on with your life. Thank god you are still with us. We love you OB. :grouphug;
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« Reply #11 on: November 23, 2007, 08:07:15 PM »
Glad to see you have returned, sorry for your troubles though.. :grouphug;
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« Reply #12 on: November 23, 2007, 08:38:28 PM »
So sorry for all the problems and everything your enduring, but so glad your back, and so glad you have the support system you do. I am glad your not going through this alone and have such loving friends. We missed you.  :grouphug;
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« Reply #13 on: November 24, 2007, 08:17:03 AM »
so very good to finally hear from you. hope all continues to go well, considering where you have comefrom you sound to be in good spirits. glad to hear you have such a great support group. welcome back we missed you.
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« Reply #14 on: November 24, 2007, 08:51:38 AM »
 :clap; welcome back OB
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« Reply #15 on: November 24, 2007, 09:34:12 AM »
Welcome back Buckeye  :thumbup;
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« Reply #16 on: November 24, 2007, 10:54:24 AM »
 :yahoo; Welcome Back Buckeye,

We will continue to pray that you heal quickly.

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« Reply #17 on: November 24, 2007, 05:17:21 PM »
Thank you all for your kind words and encouragement.
It means a lot to me and I appreciatei it.
I had occupational therapy today. It went well.
Love to you all.
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« Reply #18 on: November 24, 2007, 11:31:01 PM »
Hi OB, It's good to see you back. I am sorry that you were not able to keep your foot. Rolando, too, has had to deal with that (right aka) so if you have any questions just ask.

Rolando has an electric wheelchair supplied by Medicare  For personal freedom, the electric wheelchair is best for Rolando. He also has several regular wheelchairs for various uses (purchased used, new, and given to us) which we use when we're together. He does not currently have a prosthesis and is becoming quite adept at using a transfer board.

I hope you heal quickly and you're up and around on that prosthetic leg real soon. You have experienced a loss which must be mourned. We are here for you. But, it sounds like you are positive and upbeat. That will help you meet this challenge.

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« Reply #19 on: November 25, 2007, 06:41:31 AM »
Go Bucks :yahoo;
 :grouphug; to you my friend.
You have the greatest gift anyone could have, that's God in your life and friends, awesome combination. You will make it thru just fine. Lot of love surrounding you. :bestwishes;
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« Reply #20 on: November 26, 2007, 12:41:23 PM »
I'm sorry you've had such a rough time of it! You've been in pain for a long time. Get well soon!
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« Reply #21 on: November 26, 2007, 01:13:00 PM »
 :bandance; I'm so glad to hear you're back! We missed you. I'm sorry to hear about your foot. You sound like you have a great attitude tho. I hope you got my card!   :cuddle; :cuddle; :cuddle;
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« Reply #22 on: November 26, 2007, 08:50:10 PM »
(((((O.B.))))) Helloooooo my beautiful friend, so glad to finally hear from you.  I am sorry to hear all you have gone through but you are back and now its time to let the healing begin so you can get on with your life ;)  We have missed you bunches and bunches :)  Take care and keep in touch ok.  :-*   :cuddle;
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« Reply #23 on: December 04, 2007, 10:03:06 AM »
Is your recovery going well? I haven't seen you post lately and am hoping no news is good news!
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« Reply #24 on: December 04, 2007, 06:10:31 PM »
How are you doing?  My prayers continue to be with you.  Please let us know how you are doing.'
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