JohnF Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 Thought I should check in to explain my absence in case it matters to anyone. A while back I was having trouble with my leg and realized it was treatment time when it swelled up like a sausage and I could bend it any more. Well, that led to 2 weeks in the hospital, mostly cuz they were convinced I had a heart issue which turned out to be nothing. In fact, they decided my heart was in exceedingly great shape after a week of monitoring and ecg's etc. So that left treatment for the large blood clot in my leg which caused swelling right up into my hip which kept me flat on my back until a week or so back. I'm awash in blood thinner and painkillers (which got me orders from the doc not to drive). At first I was stuck flat on my back due to the leg swelling but recently I've been able to sit up for brief periods to respond to emails. My backlog of business and personal stuff of course took precedence so y'all have been left on the back burner cuz I knew once I started I'd get caught up in the banter and fun again. But don't count on much just yet. I'm still limited in how long I can sit up. Bending the hip is problematic. I'm more comfortable standing up than sitting. My apologies to those of you I left hanging with real estate questions. If I can still help send away. I'll try to follow up this time. So that's it for now. My doc says she's happy with the response in my leg and is cutting back the meds but says I won't be out jogging for a few more weeks. Later JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC1OZ Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 Glad to hear you are okay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 Nice to hear from you John. I was sure you were out wining and dining your sweetie in the southern hemisphere somewhere. Glad everything is working out for you. I'm especially glad that your doc is happy with the response in your leg and that she's cutting back in her meds. Be well my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ketchenany Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 Welcome back John, Hope it will go away for ever very soon. Was kind of wondering why you were not posting your articulate well-thought-out responses. But one's health come first and foremost. Keep well and glad to have you back. :clapping: A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushart Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 GLAD YOUR BACK ---OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 I've been wondering where the heck you disappeared to John, but now that your back it's good to hear your on the mend. You add alot to this board and it'll be good when your back on a permanent basis again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 Nice to hear from you John. Getting old sucks doesn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsTheBassMan Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 Hey John . . . I was wondering where you had disappeared to! Good to hear that you're on the mend and close to recovered. You and I will still have to give carping a shot sometime in the future! Cheers and Regards, Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 Wow John, that really sucks. I'm glad you are on the mend and are back in the fray somewhat. Look forward to your future banter Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 No need for an explanation John.... just glad your back and getting on the mend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 welcome back John...use ALL the available mending time ...cuz things do not heal as quickly like they did in the earlier years cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodsman Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 Good to hear your on the mend. I'm in Stratford every day through the week for work, so if I can do you anything just let me know. Best Wishes: Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 Welcome back John, glad to hear you are on the mend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 Like the others I'm happy you're on the mend John and finally able to get back on here for some friendly banter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennesseeGuy Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 John, be sure to take care of yourself. Blood clots are major health issues. Follow the instructions of your plumber. We need to begin easing up on blood thinners as our period comes up. Don't want any of us bleeding to death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC1OZ Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 John, be sure to take care of yourself. Blood clots are major health issues. Follow the instructions of your plumber. We need to begin easing up on blood thinners as our period comes up. Don't want any of us bleeding to death. Don't worry TennesseeGuy I think "MANOPAUSE" has taken care of that already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splashhopper Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 Welcome back John..... please get in touch for some feedbag bassin as soon as u can sit comfortable in a tinnie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdve23rveavwa Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 Welcome back John. Hope all heals well, and, you are fishing before you know it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry2Rs Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 Hi John, it's good to hear from you again. We wondered were you were for the last couple of months. Sorry to hear about your health issues, but glad to hear you are on the mend. Garry2rs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twocoda Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 Welcome back John. Hope all heals well, and, you are fishing before you know it. huh???i thought his wife was the fisherperson and he just went along for the ride and scenery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish_fishburn Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 Thats great news John. I was wondering where you went and just assumed you were really busy teaching classes. Best of luck on a speedy recovery Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted October 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 Thanks for the best wishes, all. Solo - you have no idea what real aging is like, you young punk. But yer turn will come. Truly, I've been totally immobilized due to the leg swelling and I'm shocked at how fast the muscle (what there was) has turned to blubber. Feels like my chest/waist measurements have just reversed themselves and my arms and legs look like they belong on a little old man. Hopefully, now that I'm loosening up a bit I can start to at least get some walking in. At least I've gotten past walking like a bowlegged old rodeo reject. Rick - Thanks for the offer of help when you're in town but I've got lots of family all pestering me for things to do. Other than not being allowed to drive because of the meds I'm quite independent now. It's mostly just a case of getting my body back in some semblance of shape (not that it has ever been that great since my sports days) while we wait for the meds to finish working their magic. Doc warned me to be patient. As for fishing, not likely gonna happen the rest of this season. I barely have my carpet legs let alone river legs. 'Nuff for now. Later JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camillj Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 Welcome back JF ... sorry to hear about yer leg ... but glad its lookin up for ya ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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