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[w8lifter]

Well...that was fun....been at the hospital since 10:30 this morning....he had appendicitis

 

[Dr. Pain]

I knew......could tell by your absence.....is he OK? Did they remove it?

Are you OK?

DP

 

[w8lifter]

Yes...he had surgery....he bawled, I bawled The fucking IV was the worst cause he was so dehydrated they couldn't find a vein....both hands and finally went to the arm.

I should've taken him in last time

 

[Dr. Pain]

Sorry Leah...tried to help as much as I could. Did they use a large incision...or go laproscopically?

Mentioned the dehydration last night...did they get it before it ruptured?

So sorry for both of you.

Andrew

 

[w8lifter]

Yeah...it wasn't ruptured...so that was good...but it was swollen to twice it's normal size. They had to cut him open. He'll be okay, he's a tough kid, he takes after his dad.

Thanks for your help...I wouldn't have known it was appendicitis if you hadn't helped last time.

 

[Dr. Pain]

Just glad I helped....so lucky it didn't rupture, Sounds like he will be home in a few days


Let him know that he is and will do perfectly fine w/o an appendix.......at his age...he may feel a little "incomplete" not knowing that it is not an important organ.

I hope you haven't stressed too badly........just good to know that your family is lucky to catch it early...and deal w/it!

My best wishes for everyone.


DP

 

[w8lifter]

Soooo My meals today were:

8 am

2 coffee
2 tbsp cream
1/2 cup oats
1.25 srving protein
1/2 tbsp almond butter

1:30

solid protein bar
about 1/4 cup cashews......I raided rob's bag as soon as he got to the hospital...thank fucking god he had food, I was starving, lol.

2:30

some other kind of protein bar that he had in his bag
can of diet coke

9 pm

about 6 oz chicken
7 oz sweet potato
tbsp butter
apple

I've had 355 ml of water today

 

[w8lifter]

Thanks

I've already explained everything to him. So's Rob...and so has the 10 doctors we saw today, lol.

If everything goes well overnight...he'll be allowed home tomorrow.

 

[Dr. Pain]

Originally posted by w8lifter
Soooo My meals today were:

8 am

2 coffee
2 tbsp cream
1/2 cup oats
1.25 srving protein
1/2 tbsp almond butter

1:30

solid protein bar
about 1/4 cup cashews......I raided rob's bag as soon as he got to the hospital...thank fucking god he had food, I was starving, lol.

2:30

some other kind of protein bar that he had in his bag
can of diet coke

9 pm

about 6 oz chicken
7 oz sweet potato
tbsp butter
apple

I've had 355 ml of water today

You did fine considering the circumstances

DP

 

[w8lifter]

I must've been in fuking denial or something...I left the house to see our family Dr. and thought I'd be home in an hour.

 

[w8lifter]

Andrew......



I am tired....going to veg on the couch...just wanted to say thank you again

I'll make sure I drink a shake before bed, lol.

 

[Dr. Pain]

OK....see the BULKS first.....

You're Welcome Leah....always

Please get some rest....it will ALL work out!

Andrew

 

[w8lifter]

it will ALL workout

K...checking the bulk thread

 

[Dr. Pain]

....and Good Night....don't fall asleep on the couch....just go str8 to bed! LOL

DP

 

[karategirl]

Sounds like you guys went through the ringer yesterday. Glad to hear your little guy is on the mend. Kg

 

[w8lifter]

Yep...heading to the hospital in a few minutes...hopefully he comes home today.

Thanks KG

 

[w8lifter]

Hey....can stress poke yer eye out? LOL I woke up w/ a perfectly round dot of blood on my eyeball...like someone poked me right in the eye

 

[Dr. Pain]

Originally posted by w8lifter
Hey....can stress poke yer eye out? LOL I woke up w/ a perfectly round dot of blood on my eyeball...like someone poked me right in the eye

Blame the cat...that's what I do

Show a nurse when you pick you son up......hope everything goes OK

DP

 

[w8lifter]

I'm not showing a nurse, lol....she'll think I'm a wussy...can't do anything about it.

 

[Dr. Pain]

Fucking "stuff it" and show a nurse. Red, itchy, dry, fatigued, watery, ...even bloodshot...I can help. Spot of blood....show a nurse.


DP

 

[w8lifter]

*sigh* :eviltongue:

See ya...off to the hospital

 

[Dr. Pain]

Good Luck........everything will be OK......don't let Skyler get too active, too soon.....pulled sutures are a bitch.

DP

 

[Jodi]

Sorry to hear about Skylar w8. I'm glad everything turned out ok. I wish you and your family the best.

 

[Leslie]

Yes, me too

 

[w8lifter]

Thanks guys...he's home and he's doing okay

 

[Vai Fan]

Originally posted by w8lifter
Thanks guys...he's home and he's doing okay

HOORAY!!!!

 

[craig777]

I am glad everything is good with your son w8. I know how you feel, my son had a brain tumor when he was 6. They said he had 6 months to live, did a lot of crying. Fortunately we found a neural surgeon who would operate, he was on the table for 12 hours. After that and radiation the tumor is completely gone and he is now 9. It really hurts a lot when your kids are in pain and they look at you to make it all better.

I am so happy that everything is fine.

 

[Stacey]

I'm sorry to w8 about Skylar!!! I'm glad hes at home now and resting!!!
WISH you all the best recovery! Take care!!

BTW~ I LOVE that name Skylar! Thats awesome!

 

[w8lifter]

That's a tough one Craig...I'm glad everything worked out for you. It's amazing how the parental instincts kick in when you're baby is in pain.

 

[Vai Fan]

Originally posted by w8lifter
That's a tough one Craig...I'm glad everything worked out for you. It's amazing how the parental instincts kick in when you're baby is in pain.

Agreed Craig, you're 'The Dad' buddy! I have a nine year old son as well. No way in hell can I imagine going through what you've gone through.