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Oct 5 13, 08:33
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Real Name: Daniel J Ricketts, Sr.
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Referred By:Lori
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Greetings, Folks! Had un unexpected operation on my right knee. Discovered it had a major infection, and it had to be 'unzipped' for the third time, and they're attempting to save the artificial joint with IV antibiotics every four hours for six weeks! The IV takes about an hour each time. I'd gone into Atrial fibrillation with extremely high heart rate -- all of which I was totally unaware! The second day after they cleaned out the knee, the a-fib disappeared. Difficult to write just now as the machine making my knee go up and down kind of makes it difficult to be using a laptop. Will attempt to be visiting later today if possible. Just wanted you to know I'd not abandoned ship! Love, Daniel
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Oct 5 13, 16:53
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Ornate Oracle
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Hey, Daniel, just switched on my PC and saw this misfortunate experience that you're undergoing. I'm so sorry, don't know what to say...just pray and hope that the IV's will soon stop that nasty infection around your artificial knee joint.
Does this mean that you're hospitalized? Or can it possibly be continued at home now that the A-fibrillation has stopped? I haven't got that bit clear. Hospitals are full of bugs, so it's best to get home whenever possible.
My hubby, who's had 3 major heart surgeries, has A-fibrillation most of the time, there's no way the doc's can stop it, even with a pace-maker. But that's a different story, the only point being that they consider him a "high risk" patient...but, he's been like this for near on 14 years!! Not bad, huh...thought it might comfort you to know it may not be as risky as they make out. Well, just MHO.
Yep, laptops are difficult in bed under the best of circumstances. Youngsters seem to manage them in any position, all curled up or whatever. Not for us, er...seniors...LOL...
I'll stop babbling and wish you the very best, Daniel. We need your light on this ship, thanks for letting us know you've not abandoned us in spite of your rather serious condition.
Many hugs and prayers, hope to hear more soon, love, Syl***
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Oct 5 13, 17:09
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Ornate Oracle
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Real Name: Sylvia Evelyn Maclagan
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Back again, Daniel. I see that you've posted this in Nero's news, way down below where members seldom venture.
I suggest you announce it in Basilica, which has been moved "up there" fairly recently. I myself forget where or what forums are for. If you wish, I can do it for you, but I hope you're feeling a little better and will do it yourself.
Give me a shout, OK?
Hugs, Syl***
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"There is no life higher than the grasstops Or the hearts of sheep, and the wind Pours by like destiny, bending Everything in one direction."
Sylvia Plath, Crossing the Water, Wuthering Heights. Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here!MM Award Winner
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Oct 6 13, 06:45
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Real Name: Maureen Clifford
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Referred By:arnfinn
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Do hope you are feeling better Daniel - hospitals are such a pain. Sending you some blokey get well flowers to cheer you up a bit Hurry up and get well
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Oct 6 13, 07:55
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Real Name: Daniel J Ricketts, Sr.
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Referred By:Lori
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Thank you so much, Sylvia and Maureen! Yes, Sylvia, you can transfer this to the other forum. I too don't know what's in some of the places myself! I'm not in hospital NOW. Was there for the stabilization and then the knee revision (again) in which they flushed the whole thing out and replaced the plastic spacer in the joint then 'zipped' me back up again. I HOPE to be allowed to stay here for the next four weeks, so that I don't have to deal with the IV antibiotics myself at home every four hours. It's hard enough for some of the nurses, so I can't imagine either Eileen or myself trying to do it! Had half of the staples (17; every other one) removed yesterday, and I'll probably have the rest removed Wednesday morning when I visit my surgeon in his office face-to-face. Will visit as I'm able. Miss interacting! Love in Light, Daniel
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Oct 6 13, 10:50
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Referred By:Imhotep
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Oh Boy, Daniel. So sorry to hear this news! I have been sick (allergies maybe) since Wednesday afternoon and am home, now on vacation for 2 weeks. You know that expression - 'There's always someone worse off than you' - well, that would be you compared to me right now. I do wish you all the best - get healthy!!!! Don't to many things at one and don't give your physical therapist too much grief as they're just trying to make you better! :ref: Looking forward to interacting with you very soon! Slow and steady my friend. ~Lori
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Oct 6 13, 10:51
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Mosaic Master
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P.S. I moved this thread to the Basilica forum up top in the Newbie/Member News area...
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Oct 6 13, 23:34
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Hi Daniel,
Wow! I'm glad Lori moved this because I've been wondering for a while where you might have gone or that you had become busy to such an extent that you didn't have time to post anything.
I'm sorry to hear you are having problems with your knee replacement and suffered a-fib because of the infection. My prayers are going out to now as I type and I shall light candles for you until whenever...
I hope everything turns out okay for you.
Larry
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Oct 14 13, 08:00
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QUOTE (JustDaniel @ Oct 5 13, 15:33 ) Greetings, Folks! Had un unexpected operation on my right knee. Discovered it had a major infection, and it had to be 'unzipped' for the third time, and they're attempting to save the artificial joint with IV antibiotics every four hours for six weeks! The IV takes about an hour each time. I'd gone into Atrial fibrillation with extremely high heart rate -- all of which I was totally unaware! The second day after they cleaned out the knee, the a-fib disappeared. Difficult to write just now as the machine making my knee go up and down kind of makes it difficult to be using a laptop. Will attempt to be visiting later today if possible. Just wanted you to know I'd not abandoned ship! Love, Daniel Oh no Daniel, get well soon. At least a knee does not really stop one writing...Get well and good luck. Keep us informed of your progress. Bev
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Oct 17 13, 15:32
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Mosaic Master
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Real Name: Eira Needham
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Hi Daniel I'm late here with my good wishes. How are you now? I hope that each day you will feel a little better. Hugs Snow
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Oct 20 13, 00:15
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Ornate Oracle
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Real Name: Sylvia Evelyn Maclagan
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Hi Daniel!
How're you doing now? A fairly long time has passed, so I hope the worst is over and that you can get back to your favorite activities.
I believe I saw you playing with your good friends in the logarhythms thread as well as the limerick one. Am I right or am I right?!
Whenever you can, do drop by Seren's and Hermes to do some criting. You are so deft at spotting the errors or whatever. You're much appreciated by all.
Cheers, Syl***
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Mis temas favoritos The Lord replied, my precious, precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.
"There is no life higher than the grasstops Or the hearts of sheep, and the wind Pours by like destiny, bending Everything in one direction."
Sylvia Plath, Crossing the Water, Wuthering Heights. Nominate a poem for the InterBoard Poetry Competition by taking into careful consideration those poems you feel would best represent Mosaic Musings. For details, click into the IBPC nomination forum. Did that poem just captivate you? Nominate it for the Faery award today! If perfection of form allured your muse, propose the Crown Jewels award. For more information, click here!MM Award Winner
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