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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Tuesday, June 17, 2008 - 12:34 am
Amen!
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Tuesday, June 17, 2008 - 2:40 pm
Well, I've seen a totally different side of the hospital too. My little adopted sis' father in law (that's a mouth full, lol) went in for open heart surgery the day before yesterday (he asked no one be told until it was over or I'd have asked for prayers for him too.) They had him in the night before his surgery in ccu and he asked that his grandson (my 2 year old nephew) be brought in to visit before his surgery and they said absolutely not. He told them if they didn't allow him to see his grandson, that he would walk home and spend the night there and come back the next morning, lol. Nurse told em they could bring him in for a few minutes so he got to visit the baby. I thought that was pretty nice and probably totally against all the rules. On the friends front...the wife is doing very well, very sore, but she seems to be healing good. Sis and bil took the husband back to the doctor today, it looks like the bleeding in his lung has stopped but while they were doing the x-rays they discovered two more broken ribs. He sounded like he's really hurting (I know he is) but he was very clear. I asked if he was going to be coughing up blood and he said no then explained why not. Lots of healing left for them to do and both are still in pain but it sounds like both are doing pretty good.
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Tuesday, June 17, 2008 - 10:21 pm
I'm happy to hear they're doing better.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 5:40 pm
A longtime friend of hubby's, who has been a quadriplegic for the last 20 years, lately has been having one thing after another wrong and has been in the hospital. Last night he called a very dear friend of our's to come get him, he was checking himself out AMA because the hospital kept insisting he be on a respirator and he had a do not resuscitate order. So, our very good friend went to the hospital and got him and took him home and stayed with him. Within 2 hours Jamie was gone. Our friend is just devasted because he feels like he helped Jamie die, when all he did was respect his wishes. The funeral will be this weekend. I feel so sad for all involved. I hope Jamie is finally at peace and I hope our close friend can find peace. Prayers would be appreciated.
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 6:05 pm
How sad that Jamie's friend is devastated. He is a true hero in my book, and Jamie will be his special angel now. My sympathy to you and Jim. 
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 6:15 pm
I agree with Huk, the man is a hero for honoring his friend's wishes.
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Beekindpleez
Member
07-18-2006
| Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 6:34 pm
Twinkie....I will be praying for all. Choices in death can sometimes be frowned upon by those who may not understand, but the bottom line is that your friend respected the wishes. That is a brave and strong thing to do. My thoughts are with him...and so is my respect.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 7:09 pm
Thanks, Huk, OG, and Bee. I appreciate it. My heart aches for our dear friend. He did the right thing and I hope he can come to peace with it.
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Dahli
Member
11-27-2000
| Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 8:32 pm
I hope if the same situation ever arises for me that I have a friend like that. It takes a special person to bring that kind of grief on themselves in order to honour and respect the wishes and will of someone they care about....
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 9:23 pm
Amen Dahli. Twinkie - I'll be thinking of and praying for your friend. I'm happy Jamie is now at peace and I pray your friend with come to peace with his decision to help, as well. I'm sorry for your loss. 
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 9:59 pm
Thanks, Dahli and Watching. I think it makes him a very good friend and I'm sure in time he'll see that.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Friday, June 27, 2008 - 6:09 am
I agree. It was a very hard decision and he showed a lot of courage making that decision and doing what his friend requested.
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Lancecrossfire
Animoderator
07-13-2000
| Friday, June 27, 2008 - 8:59 am
Wow Twinkie, what a great friend he was to help Jamie when it had to really hurt to watch. The hardest choices show the character possessed by the person who is willing to make those hard choices. I certainly understand him feeling responsible--most anyone would. I think we just found the definition of a true friend though. What a heart felt story!! I am sorry Jamie's body wouldn't hold up for him.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Friday, June 27, 2008 - 11:05 am
Thanks, Jimmer and Lance. Poor Jamie's body just couldn't make it any longer. Life has been very hard for him since becoming a quadriplegic and our friend has always been there for him. This was the last act of kindness.
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Watching2
Member
07-07-2001
| Friday, June 27, 2008 - 8:23 pm

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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Monday, July 07, 2008 - 8:58 pm
I would like to ask for your prayers and thoughts tomorrow morning, 8am PST, that my dental surgery go smoothly. And mostly that I have no pain and can enjoy the 3 days off (maybe just a little swollen) as a vacation instead of dealing with pain (I am a wimp), LOL. TIA.
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Oldtex
Member
03-06-2006
| Monday, July 07, 2008 - 9:26 pm
Dipo - sending you prayers and thoughts of a noneventful (is that even a word) dental surgery. But if you do have any pain, I hope the dentist gives you some good pain killers. Be sure and follow the after surgery care that the dentist gives you. Hope all goes well and you can get a bit of vacation from your time off. Be sure and let us know how everything goes!
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Monday, July 07, 2008 - 11:40 pm
((((Dipo)))) Best of luck with your surgery... wishing you a speedy and painless recovery.
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Cablejockey
Member
12-27-2001
| Tuesday, July 08, 2008 - 4:53 am
Hoping all goes well--going to the dentist is high on anyone's anxiety list, even for routine stuff!
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Tuesday, July 08, 2008 - 7:17 am
Dipo, hope all goes smoothly!
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Tuesday, July 08, 2008 - 10:26 am
I am back - a little groggy, surgery went well - I had demerol and gas plus I watched a movie with my eyes closed, LOL. I have taken my vicodan and antibiotics pill and I am applying the ice packs. Then I am feeling stongly for a nap. Thanks for you kind thoughts, I think they worked to keep the anxiety and pain levels down.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Tuesday, July 08, 2008 - 9:54 pm
Dipo, I wish you a recovery like I have whenever I have dental surgery, and I have had a fair bit, teeth pulled for braces, wisdom teeth removed, three separate gum grafts on three separate occasions. I never had to take the first pain pill and healed really fast. I may have had to put a wet teabag on a time or two to stop the bleeding, don't recall. They taught you that one, right? Anyway, the fear might be worse than the actuality. Hope you heal fast.
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Biscottiii
Member
05-29-2004
| Wednesday, July 09, 2008 - 12:51 am
Yay Dipo, that you got through the worst part!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Wednesday, July 09, 2008 - 4:50 am
Dipo, I know how painful it can be. I am wishing you a speedy recovery. ((Dipo))
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Wednesday, July 09, 2008 - 6:50 am
Thanks you guys, it worked, I have no pain. Yesterday ai was pretty loopy from the combo of drugs they gave to do surgery. Now I am just annoyed that I can't brush my teeth, LOL. I have to use this rinse stuff for a week. And I am supposed to do as much warm salt water rinses as I can. Thanks again for all the good wishes and prayers.
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