Author Topic: Zach's in the Hospital (Read 68784 times)

thunter34 · « **on:** March 28, 2014, 05:32:25 pm »

Hey, all.

I just got off the phone with Zach a few minutes ago. He is currently in the hospital trying to rebound from a multitude of rather serious ailments.

The list is as follows:

CD of 9, Tuberculosis, Pneumonia, Lesion on Lung (possibly cancerous), and possible MAC.

He's getting poked and prodded and all that stuff while they try to get him in a good enough shape to go on HIV meds. He sounded better than I expected under the circumstances, but I'm not fool enough to think that this is no big deal.

So send out your thoughts, prayers, well wishes and general good mojo because he needs it.

I'm going to try to get down to see him within the next couple of days.

Jeff G · « **Reply #1 on:** March 28, 2014, 05:35:54 pm »

I'm so sorry he is facing this but know he is a fighter . He will be in my thoughts .

mitch777 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 28, 2014, 05:50:28 pm »

Thanks Tim. He is in my thoughts as well.

Hang in there Zach. I'm at least glad you are being finally treated!!

Ann · « **Reply #3 on:** March 28, 2014, 05:56:36 pm »

I had a feeling they just might keep him in when he went for his appointment yesterday. Damn shame they couldn't have gotten him in there sooner.

Zach, hang in there. Sending plenty of healing vibes from The Rock.

Hugs,
Ann
xxx

AusShep · « **Reply #4 on:** March 28, 2014, 05:59:09 pm »

Shit. This saddens me even more after reading all he's gone through to try and get covered. Let him know we're thinking of him.

skeebo1969 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 28, 2014, 06:06:27 pm »

Shit that sucks. I hope he's finally getting all the care he needs.

buginme2 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 28, 2014, 06:06:37 pm »

Shit. Shit shit

Buckmark · « **Reply #7 on:** March 28, 2014, 06:28:38 pm »

I know Zach is a fighter, but damn, he's got a lot of shit to deal with -- and all in the lungs. I'm sending my prayers and healing energy to him.

thunter34 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 28, 2014, 06:40:43 pm »

Quote from: Buckmark on March 28, 2014, 06:28:38 pm

I know Zach is a fighter, but damn, he's got a lot of shit to deal with -- and all in the lungs. I'm sending my prayers and healing energy to him.

Yes, and he told me the TB is definite, as is the PCP. They are still checking on the MAC as well as trying to see if the dark lung lesion is cancerous.

WillyWump · « **Reply #9 on:** March 28, 2014, 06:49:05 pm »

Thoughts and prayers for ya Zach

-Will

hope_for_a_cure · « **Reply #10 on:** March 28, 2014, 06:58:25 pm »

Thanks for the update Tim. I have been reading his posts and know its a rough time right now but to read this..... really hits home.

Zach - if you read this know that I am sending you my best wishes for getting better. Know that to be true.

James

bmancanfly · « **Reply #11 on:** March 28, 2014, 07:38:20 pm »

It really sucks that someone needs to get to this point before help is available. Really sad and infuriating.

Get well Zach. Sending good thoughts your way.

RapidRod · « **Reply #12 on:** March 28, 2014, 07:54:31 pm »

Wishing you a speedy recovery Zach.

buginme2 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 28, 2014, 08:12:08 pm »

Quote from: bmancanfly on March 28, 2014, 07:38:20 pm

It really sucks that someone needs to get to this point before help is available.

It should be criminal. Get well Zach.

zach · « **Reply #14 on:** March 28, 2014, 08:30:37 pm »

Zachs not dead. Have tablet now, but hate typing on this. Thanks all

Jeff G · « **Reply #15 on:** March 28, 2014, 08:41:00 pm »

Quote from: zach on March 28, 2014, 08:30:37 pm

Zachs not dead. Have tablet now, but hate typing on this. Thanks all

This is the best update ever ! . Get well and come to bama ... I will cook you a big fat steak .

AusShep · « **Reply #16 on:** March 28, 2014, 08:48:27 pm »

Quote from: zach on March 28, 2014, 08:30:37 pm

Zachs not dead. Have tablet now, but hate typing on this. Thanks all

hang in there and try to get some rest in between the poking and proding and scanning!

zach · « **Reply #17 on:** March 28, 2014, 08:52:51 pm »

Quote from: Jeff G on March 28, 2014, 08:41:00 pm

This is the best update ever ! . Get well and come to bama ... I will cook you a big fat steak .

My pic is on the pinhoti

Jeff G · « **Reply #18 on:** March 28, 2014, 09:00:32 pm »

Quote from: zach on March 28, 2014, 08:52:51 pm

My pic is on the pinhoti

I never hiked that trail before . I prolly would camp and walk some of it these days .

drewm · « **Reply #19 on:** March 28, 2014, 09:11:51 pm »

Prayers!

leatherman · « **Reply #20 on:** March 28, 2014, 09:39:14 pm »

get well soon. I sure didn't expect to hear that you finally got help in this way; but I'm glad to hear that you've finally gotten into some healthcare. We're all thinking positive thoughts for a quick complete recovery.

thunter34 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 28, 2014, 10:04:20 pm »

Quote from: zach on March 28, 2014, 08:30:37 pm

Zachs not dead. Have tablet now, but hate typing on this. Thanks all

Told you you'd be glad for that tablet.

zach · « **Reply #22 on:** March 28, 2014, 10:26:54 pm »

Quote from: thunter34 on March 28, 2014, 10:04:20 pm

Told you you'd be glad for that tablet.

Network here blocks porn. Wtf

tednlou2 · « **Reply #23 on:** March 28, 2014, 10:55:10 pm »

Zach,

Sorry to hear you are so ill. It is reassuring you have posted and with humor.

I feel bad I haven't followed your situation more closely. I remember your first post about being diagnosed with a very low CD4 and sick in the hospital, but I remember you were put on meds. I've followed your posts about depression. It seems apparent there was some issue with meds that caused you to go off meds, and I missed that. I apologize for not following a fellow member's situation better.

Wishing you all the best for a speedy recovery. Looking forward to hearing you're out of the hospital and feeling much better.

Ted

OneTampa · « **Reply #24 on:** March 28, 2014, 11:00:11 pm »

We all know you don't build a stack against Zach 'cause he's a fighter from way back!

Best!

bocker3 · « **Reply #25 on:** March 28, 2014, 11:52:51 pm »

Zach,

Send good thoughts your way -- I'm sure you'll figure a way around the porn block!!

Hugs,
Mike

Dan0 · « **Reply #26 on:** March 29, 2014, 02:23:46 am »

Get well!! Hope you at least have a hot nurse!

Ann · « **Reply #27 on:** March 29, 2014, 05:52:52 am »

Quote from: zach on March 28, 2014, 08:30:37 pm

Zachs not dead. Have tablet now, but hate typing on this. Thanks all

Nor has Zach lost his sense of humour!

I hope you're feeling that healing energy I'm sending - I think I shorted out my lights last night but they're ok today.

Hang in there Zach, I hope you're feeling better soon. Moaning about porn being blocked is a good sign that you're far from dead!

I'm glad you have your tablet with you so we can cheer you on and know you're feeling the love. Even if you can't watch any porn. Maybe Tim can bring you some mags.

Hugs,
Ann
xxx

Theyer · « **Reply #28 on:** March 29, 2014, 05:59:39 am »

Zach , sorry to here off your situation , does the TB mean you are in specialized accommodation ? Hope the folk at the hospital are fun and human , if there not happy to share Michael,s list off driving horrible medico,s up the wall , well it passes the time . How the heck can Porn be blocked ? and who came up with the system coz they would off had to off run plenty off testing. Add that to the list off weird jobs so called normal folk do.

All the best , when you get the energy run a thread headed say The view from Bed 21 it makes nasty people scared and they treat you better.
Michael

zach · « **Reply #29 on:** March 29, 2014, 06:39:34 am »

Laxatives, no TP.

Woke me up to stick heparin in my belly.

yeah, isolated airlocked room. Dinner was awesome $:-\$

emeraldize · « **Reply #30 on:** March 29, 2014, 10:24:00 am »

Hope you 're sturdy soon, Zach. Good to read they fed you a tasty dinner. That's an art in a hospital !

Jmarksto · « **Reply #31 on:** March 29, 2014, 11:39:52 am »

I wish you well Zack - it is good to see your spirit is up. You'll have to watch Kahn Academy (science porn) while you are there.

JM

absopozilutely · « **Reply #32 on:** March 29, 2014, 12:02:16 pm »

Hi Zach, I've never got to chat with you, I'm a newbie but good luck, you're inspirational.

BT65 · « **Reply #33 on:** March 29, 2014, 01:49:29 pm »

Goddamn it. I hate to read this, but I'm so glad you're fighting Zach! I know how long this struggle has been for you, please continue to fight. We're all pulling for you, I know I will be sending tons of healing energy, and keeping you in thoughts and prayers.

Sorry about the porn being blocked. If I had any porn pics I would ask for your cell phone number so I could text them to you. Maybe as Ann said Tim could bring you some magazines.

I'm definitely going to be checking this thread on a regular. Please continue fighting!

Lots of luv,
Betty

thunter34 · « **Reply #34 on:** March 29, 2014, 02:46:37 pm »

How did I get known as such a purveyor of porn? I really must protest.

zach · « **Reply #35 on:** March 29, 2014, 03:08:50 pm »

Quote from: thunter34 on March 29, 2014, 02:46:37 pm

How did I get known as such a purveyor of porn? I really must protest.

The lady doth protest too much, methinks

intaglio · « **Reply #36 on:** March 29, 2014, 03:33:29 pm »

Zach,

Sorry to hear you're dealing with all this.

I don't know your preference for porn, but you could try accessing it using a proxy site. To use one of the sites, go to its page, then while on that site, access your favorite porn site. To the site blocker, it looks like your tablet is looking at the proxy site, not the porn site. The link I listed is just for an example. I don't know if any of these would work for you.

If the hospital's IT team has blocked access to the proxy sites, then you're going to have to try other tricks. Some porn sites have a "HTTPS" version of their site that is accessible due to it tricking the net nanny into thinking it is a secured link.

Reddit has gonewild sections that have nudity, but no sex. Reddit is usually unblocked because it contains mostly non-porn-related links.

If nothing else, you may just have to have someone send you pics via email.

zach · « **Reply #37 on:** March 29, 2014, 03:48:24 pm »

Cavitary lesion, tb nonagressive, ct mri and taking a piece of a lung Monday to test for cancerous. Decent news on the TB, means I'll be back on haart meds sooner

None of this is great, but could be far worse I think. Still very much in testing phase, nothing fully diagnosed yet, no treatment plan yet

Ann · « **Reply #38 on:** March 29, 2014, 04:01:57 pm »

Quote from: zach on March 29, 2014, 03:48:24 pm

Decent news on the TB, means I'll be back on haart meds sooner

That IS decent news. BTW - one of the great things about the new med Tivicay is that unlike a lot of other hiv meds, it plays well with TB meds.

Every cloud has a silver lining - I hope yours is gold-plated too.

Hugs!

zach · « **Reply #39 on:** March 29, 2014, 04:07:54 pm »

Quote from: Ann on March 29, 2014, 04:01:57 pm

That IS decent news. BTW - one of the great things about the new med Tivicay is that unlike a lot of other hiv meds, it plays well with TB meds

Good to know, thanks for that

Since2005 · « **Reply #40 on:** March 29, 2014, 04:12:52 pm »

Yes it is criminal that you have to get to be this to way before you can start treatment. It's a loss in every sense.

Zach, I did not know you very well but I was sad to hear about your news.
You have an outstanding attitude which I think will help you for a faster recovery at the end.

I hope you get well soon.

Best Wishes

britchick · « **Reply #41 on:** March 29, 2014, 05:12:31 pm »

Zach,

Im so sorry for everything that has been happening to you and yet , so relieved that you are in hospital, and can get the treatment you need.

Sleep as much as you can, let yourself be looked after and know that everyone here is thinking about you.

Keep being the fighter that you are

britchickxxx

zach · « **Reply #42 on:** March 29, 2014, 06:54:13 pm »

I'm so bored. I need entertainment. Can I go fuck with the Am I folks? Just for a couple days? They won't be back, promise.

Have been watching congressional hearings for the comedy. Brilliant republican has the line of the day.

We have the rhetoric of intention, that doesn't mean we'll really do anything.

I know what a Grady party is now. Everybody in Atlanta shoots each other all weekend. Helipad is right above me. In and out all day.

Seven sticks in the arm today, yay!

Jeff G · « **Reply #43 on:** March 29, 2014, 09:02:51 pm »

When I was kid and in the hospital I complained about being bored and they sent a scary ass clown in to cheer me so be very careful with bored in the hospital talk .

I do get where you are coming from though ... The pace of healing is about as exciting as a sail boat race, but as long as you get there is the point .

Theyer · « **Reply #44 on:** March 30, 2014, 11:28:01 am »

Bach given all that ,s going on I can see why the news about the TB has not hit home, but it is good news, with some forms off TB you can be looking at 3 to 6 months in the isolation room. So I am celebrating for you .

Totally agree with the boredom bit , any nice things on offer? My favourite was the visiting volunteer reflexologists and the cancer charity provided masseurs , I don ,t know what,s on offer for you or even where you are. But anyway you can at least ask.

Good luck with all the stuff next week, there are lots off us who will be regularly checking the board for your news , if you enjoy Nordic Crime I will post some books to you.

All the best
m

hope_for_a_cure · « **Reply #45 on:** March 30, 2014, 12:03:42 pm »

Quote from: zach on March 29, 2014, 06:54:13 pm

I'm so bored.

http://nicolescobie.com/?p=215

Of course this is mainly for those sitting around with the patient but see no reason why you could not get into some type of harmless shenanigans.... or at least read about them. Hang in!

zach · « **Reply #46 on:** March 30, 2014, 12:24:17 pm »

Ct scan and mri done. Mri really sucked, three sets, 30 mins apiece, head, chest, abdomen. No real news on anything else

Theyer · « **Reply #47 on:** March 30, 2014, 05:17:01 pm »

Well they are cracking on , one and a half hours MRI is an ordeal for anyone I hope that you has a process free day soon . Now the TB result has come back is there any lessening in the restrictions on you ? You must be knacker after such a day reading it is enough to make me feel knackered.

And by know I guess you are feeling like a Pin cushion. Are the nurse,s fun ? humane? should look for retraining ? be shot at dawn?

And if the food is gruel can you ring out for deliveries , I know I would off starved had it not been for Sushi deliveries twas the only thing I could face scared the Doctors to death eating raw fish , well had to find fun where I could.
Over and out Zach.

zach · « **Reply #48 on:** March 30, 2014, 05:55:23 pm »

Theyer, I have no idea what some of what you say means, knackered is tired? Yeah, mri sucked. Halo cage with bolts keeping my head from moving, and a mask. A lot like torture. I can leave my room, even leave the floor but still have to wear the mask outside my room. Best they'll say about the TB, nonagressive. Still giving sputum samples, think they'll liked one I just coughed up. They still may knock me out tomorrow, go down my throat and take a p piece of lung. They aren't playing, I get how serious tb is

AusShep · « **Reply #49 on:** March 30, 2014, 06:21:21 pm »

They go through your nose for the bronchoscopy, not sure if that makes it better or worse though ... $:-\$

Glad to see you're able to be up and about.

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