Author Topic: Update on Bob (Read 10589 times)

bear60 · « **on:** August 01, 2009, 10:24:36 am »

If you are following the saga of my friend Bob who is experiencing liver failure, you will be glad to know that he is still "hanging in there"..basically there is no change in his condition and he gets his lungs and abdomen drained of accumulated fluid once a week. Tuesday is abdomen and Friday is lungs. Naturally he sticks to a no sodium diet etc.
The big news however is that he will be going to Pittsburgh to be evaluated for a liver transplant. This is great news, because he has been turned down here at the U of Penn Hosp.
We are going camping this next weekend and Bob and his partner Don are going to rent a motel room nearby and "visit" the campground......its leather weekend, and all the Philly leather club boys will be there. Lets hope Bob will be able to enjoy himself.
My partner Kurt has been "sitting" Bob two days a week while Don is at work. Steve, sits with Bob for the other three, so he is never alone.

BT65 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 01, 2009, 10:42:58 am »

Wow, that's great news about the possible liver transplant. I know he's been waiting for something like this for awhile.

Have fun camping, Joel. I'm sure you will.

anniebc · « **Reply #2 on:** August 01, 2009, 12:02:11 pm »

Hi Joel

I just wanted to echo Betty and wish Bob lots of love and luck with the evaluation, and have fun this weeend.

It sounds like Kurt and Steve are doing a wonderful job between them.

Hugs to you all
Jan

Miss Philicia · « **Reply #3 on:** August 01, 2009, 12:54:19 pm »

Quote from: bear60 on August 01, 2009, 10:24:36 am

Iits leather weekend, and all the Philly leather club boys will be there.

Well, except me...

AndyArrow · « **Reply #4 on:** August 02, 2009, 03:48:39 am »

Joel,

I hope Bob gets good news in Pittsburg and in the meantime that you boys place nice camping. Unless, of course, you like it rough!

AA

bear60 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 09, 2009, 02:10:03 pm »

We just returned from a three day camping trip. Bob and his partner Don DID indeed make the trip and stayed in a TENT! I am amazed at how resilient Bob is. He did not make it to the "events" but stayed on the camp site.....limited walking around. But people he knows dropped by to say Hi and chat.
It was a beautiful weekend until the rain started very early Sunday morning ...but we packed up and came home and no rain spoiled the events of the weekend.

MOONLIGHT1114 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 09, 2009, 05:12:06 pm »

I'm glad to hear that Bob got to have a fun weekend. Great news about the transplat plans, keep us posted!

~ Cindy

BT65 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 09, 2009, 06:41:18 pm »

I'm glad it turned out to be such a good experience for everyone!

Moffie65 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 09, 2009, 06:47:40 pm »

Hi Joel,

Good to hear your friend is not giving up, and the possible transplant. YEAH!

Also good to hear about the leather weekend, but alas, here in the desert humidity my leathers are looking kinda dry and in need of a good messy weekend in the woods. Oh well, I'll take the days of sun anytime.

bear60 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 10, 2009, 10:10:27 am »

Moffie...
Friday night at the campground was "snuggle time" in a big way...it was clear and cold and low humidity. A really nice change from the pea soup humidity that we came home to.
We tried to stay by the campfire as long as possible...then hop into bed. Poor Bob...he couldnt get warm. But like the trooper he is...he got thru it.

Andy Velez · « **Reply #10 on:** August 10, 2009, 04:26:32 pm »

Hi Joel,

Hoping the transplant comes through for Bob. The only person I know who's had one is a HIV+ senior. He had it done about 5 years ago and it has transformed his health for the better.

Keeping fingers crossed that happens for Bob.

Cheers.

AndyArrow · « **Reply #11 on:** August 11, 2009, 09:57:30 am »

I'm glad to hear the camping trip turned out and that Bob was able to go and enjoy himself a little bit. Snuggle time is the best!!!!

unclespongebob · « **Reply #12 on:** August 11, 2009, 11:08:08 pm »

hey joel

tell bob i know what he is going through,and that im praying for him

bear60 · « **Reply #13 on:** August 12, 2009, 08:10:12 am »

I know Bob will appreciate all the good wishes from you guys. He leaves for Pittsburgh on Sunday the 16th and will be there for a week for evaluations.

rondrond · « **Reply #14 on:** August 13, 2009, 07:42:28 am »

Hey Joel,

Never known anyone who's had a transplant before. Hoping that Bob will be my first.

I'm glad you all had such a great camping trip.(turns a slight shade of green with envy) darn 'ol rain. But it sounds like you made the best of it.

Wishing all the best for Bob on the 16th.

bear60 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 13, 2009, 08:59:24 am »

Thanks Ron
It sounds like you need a little vacation. Be good to yourself and take one.

rondrond · « **Reply #16 on:** August 13, 2009, 09:47:51 am »

thanks Joel,

I've never been to Phialdelphia or on a camp put with a bunch of Leathermen, though I have been invited before by the Fort Worth Leathermens Society: but I didn't have any leather or a motorcycle...though I did flirt with the attendant in the leather shop at the Ripcord in Houston one night and got to try on anything I wanted, and parade around in it...

unclespongebob · « **Reply #17 on:** August 14, 2009, 09:06:03 pm »

hey joel

tell bob that john and i will be praying for him and his family

bear60 · « **Reply #18 on:** August 23, 2009, 02:08:30 pm »

Bob has returned from Pittsburgh and says he is being evaluated by a team of specialists who will give a verdict about his new liver this coming week.
Lets hope for the best.

Joel

unclespongebob · « **Reply #19 on:** August 23, 2009, 05:00:02 pm »

hi joel

that is great news about bob , we will keep him our prays

peace bobby

unclespongebob · « **Reply #20 on:** September 06, 2009, 08:21:44 pm »

is there any news about bob yet

anniebc · « **Reply #21 on:** September 06, 2009, 08:49:24 pm »

Hi Spongebob..(love that show..

)

Bear is pretty good at keeping us updated about Bob, so as soon as he knows what's happening or how thing are going he will let us know..it is a worry though when we don't hear from them..but I'm sure it will be good news when we do hear something.

Hugs
Jan

bear60 · « **Reply #22 on:** September 08, 2009, 01:58:23 pm »

Please refer to the new thread..."The Countdown Begins" . Sorry if it became confusing. Bob is "staus quo" health wise and now is waiting for a new liver to be offered him.
I will update that thread regarding the new liver. But not this one.

anniebc · « **Reply #23 on:** September 09, 2009, 06:03:11 pm »

Hi everyone

I'm locking this thread with Bear60's permission..Bear has an updated one going titled "The Countdown Begins" so he can keep us informed on how Bob is doing...all those who have been following Bob progress please leave your replies in that thread from now on...thank you

Hugs
Jan

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