Starting a stint in the hospital

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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,583
    halo wrote: »
    Joey_V wrote: »
    verb wrote: »
    Hi Vic - Get better soon bro! My brother has had MS for over 20 years now. He gets IV treatments at Rush Hospital in Chicago once/month. My thoughts are now with you everyday as they are with my brother's. Keep us posted!

    That's where I went to medical school... very cool place

    What made you chose Texas over staying in Illinois?

    Several reasons. State tax (but Property taxes in Texas are killer so it's almost a wash).

    But mostly because of malpractice climate in Illinois.


    THere's a brain drain there, there's a reason why they say don't get into a car wreck south of Peoria. There are no neurosurgeons south of there.

    With the decreasing doctor reimbursements (more into insurance pockets and managerial/executive salaries and bonuses) and increasing risk exposure, I said bye to Chicago.

    I was supposed to live there forever.
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    Hey folks!

    I just want to give you all a quick update.

    I will receive my last IV steroid dose on Sunday. Then I’ll start an oral steroid taper.

    I’ll transfer to inpatient therapy for PT and OT on Monday and I should be there for about 2 weeks.

    I am getting stronger! Thankfully. No ‘rood rage either because we spread it out at lower doses over a 5-day period.

    Thank you all for the support!!! You totally rock! My wife informs me that some care packages from members of the forum arrived and I’m extremely humbled by your graciousness and generosity. Even through all the changes over the years, this is still the best forum out there!
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,184
    Glad you're doing OK.

    CP's from members...That's cool! B);):)
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    Tony M wrote: »
    Glad you're doing OK.

    CP's from members...That's cool! B);):)

    Ya man! Vinyl care packages!
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,203
    Glad to hear Victor. Keep pushing forward.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    heiney9 wrote: »
    Glad to hear Victor. Keep pushing forward.

    H9

    Will do!
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,794
    I'm telling ya Vic....
    Jumper cables..... ;)
    Maybe a pinch of tannerite under that chair and swift kick to your posterior...
    You'll be running in no time flat.
    Cheaper too.
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  • aprazer402
    aprazer402 Posts: 3,149
    Victor, Get well wishes. Prayers. You're closer to going home, stay positive! :)
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  • dolbyd
    dolbyd Posts: 430
    Good to hear.
    Hopefully the muchies aren’t bad with the steroids.
    My Dr says we could all take down a 7-11 by the end of treatments.
    The finish line is close for you I hope.
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  • Hermitism
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    I'm glad you are firmly on the road to recovery!
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    lightman1 wrote: »
    I'm telling ya Vic....
    Jumper cables..... ;)
    Maybe a pinch of tannerite under that chair and swift kick to your posterior...
    You'll be running in no time flat.
    Cheaper too.

    How much would it cost to fix a busted posterior?
    aprazer402 wrote: »
    Victor, Get well wishes. Prayers. You're closer to going home, stay positive! :)

    Thanks! Will do!
    dolbyd wrote: »
    Good to hear.
    Hopefully the muchies aren’t bad with the steroids.
    My Dr says we could all take down a 7-11 by the end of treatments.
    The finish line is close for you I hope.

    I’m trying real hard to avoid that stuff! I’m snacking but it’s just on nuts and fruits. Got to try and keep my blood sugar down with the steroids.
    cfrizz wrote: »
    I'm glad you are firmly on the road to recovery!
    Not firmly yet but I’m feeling better. Thank you Cathy
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  • Viking64
    Viking64 Posts: 7,138
    halo wrote: »
    How much would it cost to fix a busted posterior?
    You tell me just how I can take this yoga serious,
    When all it ever gives to me is a pain in my posterious.

    One of the silliest Elvis movie songs ever: "Yoga Is As Yoga Does" from the film "Easy Come, Easy Go" (1967)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pro7XpRpU04
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
    When you get home Victor, I recommend some "Vinyl Therapy" as it very therapeutic to the Soul!
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  • Jaybeez
    Jaybeez Posts: 748
    edited May 2018
    Seems like you're over the hump and in a better place. Continued prayers and positive thoughts coming your way.
    Lived in STL for a few years, and found the medical community and care very good.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,318
    halo wrote: »
    I’m trying real hard to avoid that stuff! I’m snacking but it’s just on nuts and fruits. Got to try and keep my blood sugar down with the steroids.

    I like snacking on hummus with veggie sticks (celery/carrots) can add triscuits too

    Good luck bro

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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    voltz wrote: »
    When you get home Victor, I recommend some "Vinyl Therapy" as it very therapeutic to the Soul!
    Most definitely! Thanks!
    txcoastal1 wrote: »

    I like snacking on hummus with veggie sticks (celery/carrots) can add triscuits too

    Good luck bro
    Thanks! Yes, it a “side order” on the menus for lunch and dinner. I’ve been doing a good job at keeping the blood sugar low (the nurses are impressed).
    Jaybeez wrote: »
    Seems like you're over the hump and in a better place. Continued prayers and positive thoughts coming your way.
    Lived in STL for a few years, and found the medical community and care very good.
    The care I’m receiving is good. I am on the road to recovery. Thanks for the prayers and positive thoughts! Everything helps :)
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    Glad you're doing better bubba.
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    steveinaz wrote: »
    Glad you're doing better bubba.

    Thanks Steve! Today was day 1 of inpatient PT & OT so they just did “practical” evaluations. Tomorrow the butt kicking begins!
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,318
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    Good luck!

    Hope you're home soon
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    :#:#:#
    Good luck!

    Hope you're home soon

    Thanks Ron!
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,184
    Hey Victor.

    Hope you're doing alright. ;)
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    Tony M wrote: »
    Hey Victor.

    Hope you're doing alright. ;)

    Hi Tony!

    Yes, doing well and making gains!

    PT and OT are very good at the Rehabilitation Institute of Saint Louis. Therapists are getting me to look at things in different ways. My movements and my transfers are more efficient. Lots of little tips and tricks that I wasn’t aware of or using before. I guess that this exacerbation is turning out to be a good thing as they are also showing my wife the best ways she can assist me when I’m weak without harming herself or me.

    After 18 years in a wheelchair, they’re even making improvements to that part of my life by tweaking and adjusting the chair for optimum mobility.

    Thank you everyone for the support!!!!
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,794
    Atta boy Victor!!
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    lightman1 wrote: »
    Atta boy Victor!!

    Thanks Russ!
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    Great to hear Victor! So glad it’s helping.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,318
    Any eye candy? B)
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  • Hermitism
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    Any eye candy? B)
    Yes. My wife!

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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    It's great to hear you are making progress Victor!!! :)
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