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Offline bobik

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unregularly here for a while
« on: November 22, 2006, 05:12:31 am »
Hey everyone,

These days I am not here very often, because my brother is very ill and I am all the time travelling up and down to Amsterdam. 

I am going through a period with a lot of worries now. Please if you can, pray or send positive thoughts for my brother.

If you want to read what is going on, I am blogging about it on pozslv.blogspot.com

Coen
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Offline Nadine

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Re: unregularly here for a while
« Reply #1 on: November 22, 2006, 05:44:52 am »
Coen,

I'm very sorry to hear about your brother.

You are both in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Nadine

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Re: unregularly here for a while
« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2006, 06:44:33 am »
Coen, please know that we are all thinking of you, wishing you strength.  Win
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Offline Teresa

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Re: unregularly here for a while
« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2006, 07:24:02 am »
Coen,

So very sorry to hear about your brother.

You both will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Hugs
Teresa
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Offline aztecan

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Re: unregularly here for a while
« Reply #4 on: November 22, 2006, 07:40:58 am »
Coen,

Both you and your brother will be in my thoughts and I will send positive energy his way.

HUGS,

Mark
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Offline AlanBama

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Re: unregularly here for a while
« Reply #5 on: November 22, 2006, 10:22:55 am »
Coen,

You both are on my prayer list, and I'm sending you love and hugs and all the positive energy my addled little mind can drum up...

hugs,

Alan
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Re: unregularly here for a while
« Reply #6 on: November 22, 2006, 10:37:55 am »


   Bobik,

    I am wishing you well and hope you continue to have the strength and health to be there for your brother.

   Thomas
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Offline bear60

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Re: unregularly here for a while
« Reply #7 on: November 22, 2006, 12:50:52 pm »
I know how you feel.  Take good care of yourself!!!! Best wishes for your brother.
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Re: unregularly here for a while
« Reply #8 on: November 22, 2006, 03:02:38 pm »
Coen,

I am usually at a loss in situations like these, but just wanted you to know that you and your brother are in my thoughts, honey!

Love,
Val
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Re: unregularly here for a while
« Reply #9 on: November 22, 2006, 03:20:53 pm »
Dear Coen,

My thoughts are with you and your brother in these challenging times.

With love and support,
Drew

Offline Eldon

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Re: unregularly here for a while
« Reply #10 on: November 22, 2006, 03:53:56 pm »
Hello Coen,

It is unfortunate that your brother is going through an illness at this time. I will pray for his situation and I will send some positive thoughts to you and him both.

I pray for the BEST outcome of the situation.



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Re: unregularly here for a while
« Reply #11 on: November 22, 2006, 05:23:58 pm »
bugger  :( - prayers n stuff for you mr - matt
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Offline allopathicholistic

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Re: unregularly here for a while
« Reply #12 on: November 23, 2006, 08:33:47 am »
hugs and prayers for your brother and you too

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Re: unregularly here for a while
« Reply #13 on: November 23, 2006, 09:19:17 am »
postive thoughts etc sent, Coen - take care.

kate

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Re: unregularly here for a while
« Reply #14 on: November 23, 2006, 12:22:26 pm »
Coen, I'm glad you dropped in to let us know what is happening. We're always here when you have a moment.

Prayers for you and your brother.

Andy Velez

Offline Poz Brit

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Re: unregularly here for a while
« Reply #15 on: November 23, 2006, 12:39:46 pm »
Coen, sorry to hear about your troubles, sending You and your brother good wishes.
Take Care.

John(UK)

Offline bobik

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Re: unregularly here for a while
« Reply #16 on: November 27, 2006, 06:15:50 am »
Hello everybody,

Thanks for all yopur kind words, prayers and good thoughts. I really feel it helps!

Today is the surgery, they are working on him right now! The first couple of days are critical.

Thanks again!

Coen
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Re: unregularly here for a while
« Reply #17 on: November 27, 2006, 06:29:41 am »
Coen,

I am praying for you and your brother right now.


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Re: unregularly here for a while
« Reply #18 on: November 27, 2006, 08:21:21 am »
Coen

You are both in my prayers, but remember to keep yourself strong and look after yourself in these times

Paul xx
Diagnosed 01/08/06
CD4-9, VL->500,000, CD4% 1
Started on Sustiva/combivir 22/08/06 changed to kivexa 18/09/06
02/10/06
CD4-50, VL-1496, CD4% 5
04/12/06
CD4-112, VL-125, CD4% 7.5
22/02/07
CD4-121, VL-<50, CD4% 9
29/05/07
CD4-125, VL-71,(re-done 149), CD4% 11
25/09/07
CD4 -231, VL-74, CD4% 15
Cant remember the next few dates
17/01/08  Kaletra and Truvada
CD4 - 281, VL-115
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CD4 - 287, VL-178

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Re: unregularly here for a while
« Reply #19 on: November 27, 2006, 03:06:36 pm »
Dear Coen,

I hope your brother's surgery went well today and he's on the mend. As others have mentioned, make sure you look after yourself during this time.

Sending loads of love, light and positive energy your way,
Ann
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Offline Rightbrain

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Re: unregularly here for a while
« Reply #20 on: November 27, 2006, 08:59:55 pm »
Coen,  I'm praying for you both. 

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Offline bobik

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Re: unregularly here for a while
« Reply #21 on: November 29, 2006, 05:56:53 am »
Hi everyone,

My brother got through his surgery well. It was even more complicated that the doctors thought, they discovered that his aorta was about to burst, so they gave him an artificial aorta. The surgery lasted 9 hours.
But he is awake, he talked with his wife and today they are going to put him from the Intensive Care to the Medium care unit. I'm optimistic (and dreadfully tired!)

Coen
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Offline Nadine

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Re: unregularly here for a while
« Reply #22 on: November 29, 2006, 06:39:54 am »
Coen,

I am so happy to hear the surgery went well.

I will continue to keep you all in my thoughts.

Now get yourself some much needed/deserved rest!

Hugs,
Nadine

Offline Teresa

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Re: unregularly here for a while
« Reply #23 on: November 29, 2006, 10:37:03 am »
Coen,

Im so glad that the surgery went well.

Take care of yourself!

Hugs
Teresa

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Re: unregularly here for a while
« Reply #24 on: November 29, 2006, 12:35:24 pm »
Great news Coen!

Sounds like they got to his aorta in the nick of time. I'll continue to send plenty of love, light and positive energy your (and your family's) way... while you go get some rest.

Ann
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Offline Longislander

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Re: unregularly here for a while
« Reply #25 on: November 29, 2006, 10:09:10 pm »
sounds like some good news! Please get that rest in!
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2/06   379/57000                    6/07 372/30500 25%   4/09 640/U/32% 
5/06   ?? /37000                     8/07 491/55000/24%    9/09 913/U/39%
8/06   349/9500 25%              11/07 515/68000/24     2/10 845/U/38%
9/06   507/16,000 30% !          2/08  516/116k/22%    7/10 906/80/39%
12/06 398/29000 26%             Start Atripla 3/08
3/07   402/80,000 29%            4/08  485/undet!/27
4/07   507/35,000 25%            7/08 625/UD/34%
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Offline bobik

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Re: unregularly here for a while
« Reply #26 on: December 03, 2006, 05:16:43 pm »
Had a coffee and a croquet with him in the cafe of the hospital yesterday, unbelievable how quick his recovery is! Really relieved!

Thanks everybody for your good wishes. I do need that rest, Ann, next weekend my lover Theo and I go away for a long weekend!

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Re: unregularly here for a while
« Reply #27 on: December 03, 2006, 05:21:30 pm »
Hey Coen, great news!

It's good to hear your brother is well enough to visit the hospital cafe and good to hear you're having a well-earned bit of R&R with Theo. Have a good time! ;)

Ann
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Nymphomaniac: a woman as obsessed with sex as an average man. Mignon McLaughlin

HIV is certainly character-building. It's made me see all of the shallow things we cling to, like ego and vanity. Of course, I'd rather have a few more T-cells and a little less character. Randy Shilts

Offline Longislander

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Re: unregularly here for a while
« Reply #28 on: December 03, 2006, 05:28:05 pm »
great news, enjoy the mini vacation!
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2/06   379/57000                    6/07 372/30500 25%   4/09 640/U/32% 
5/06   ?? /37000                     8/07 491/55000/24%    9/09 913/U/39%
8/06   349/9500 25%              11/07 515/68000/24     2/10 845/U/38%
9/06   507/16,000 30% !          2/08  516/116k/22%    7/10 906/80/39%
12/06 398/29000 26%             Start Atripla 3/08
3/07   402/80,000 29%            4/08  485/undet!/27
4/07   507/35,000 25%            7/08 625/UD/34%
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Offline Teresa

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Re: unregularly here for a while
« Reply #29 on: December 03, 2006, 07:31:31 pm »
Coen,

So glad your brother is doing so well. Enjoy your weekend, Im sure you need the rest!

Hugs
Teresa
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Offline bobik

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Re: unregularly here for a while
« Reply #30 on: December 04, 2006, 01:23:40 pm »
Even more good news, my brother will be home even before my long weekend! He will be released from the hospital next wednesday!

Coen
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Re: unregularly here for a while
« Reply #31 on: December 04, 2006, 01:35:30 pm »
Dearest Coen,

I just came across this thread.
Sorry to hear you have so much worries.

Good to read your brother is bettr.
You are in my thoughts and heart.

Love you

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Re: unregularly here for a while
« Reply #32 on: December 04, 2006, 01:38:41 pm »
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Offline Teresa

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Re: unregularly here for a while
« Reply #33 on: December 04, 2006, 01:52:45 pm »
That is GREAT news!!

Hugs
Teresa
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