WPT is in Hospital

I just talked to him, he had emergency Surgery, will call me when he gets out, Say prayers for him. My prayers have been said.

GB..........................................DLS

 

Prayers sent.

 

I don't post here very often but I do check in and read frequently. I hope for a speedy recovery for WPT.

 

I too, hope for WPT to have a quick recovery.

 

WPT get well soon !!

 

WPT,

Wishing you a quick recovery...

Prayers you way friend !

Dave

 

WPT,

Prayers for a quick recovery, get well soon

 

Get Well Soon ... Cyber-Land needs you

 

Anyone have more news on WPT?

 

WPT wants to be left alone until he is discharged, and he was explicit with this to me

GB....................................DLS

 

I think they want to hear how he is doing. Not necessarily bother him.

 

I'm sure he said it better than you posted it but we get the idea.

Maybe the last two words in your sentence are what he really meant.

 

Sending well wishes, prayers and hopes for a full and speedy recovery to wpt.

 

Joe send him a Text on his phone

 

Bill: Hope you have a quick recovery, buddy.

Whiz

 

WPT texted me he is not feeling as good as the #1 doctor told him he was doing, he has no idea yet of when he will be released, Keep your prayers coming for him as mine are still being said for a speedy recovery, he is a tough old Bird

GB........................................DLS

 

DLS: What do you hear on how Jim Forsbach's widow is getting along?

WW

 

I have not talked to Jims Widow, I know she is raising their Grandchild, I will ask someone whom may know and post here.

GB.......................DLS

 

Latest from WPT: Not getting any better as in leaps and bounds very weak and having trouble breathing.
Please say more prayers for him as I am.

Gary Bryant.................................DLS

 

I tried calling her Phone is not set up for voice mail

GB............................DLS

 

WPT: Docs are in and out all day checking on him.

GB.........................................DLS

 

I know she's raising the granddaughter. I helped her design some sort of school project a while back. That was before Jim became bed-ridden.

Sure do miss his calls.

Whiz

 

Whiz she is raising 2 grandchildren I was told today, I can only say she is a devoted Grand Parent and was devastated w/ Jims Loss, I believe Lex Wexner is helping her, I do not Know for sure, Mr. Wexner was very close to Jim Forsbach, and Jim purchased a lot of Sporting Clays gun for the Wexner Sporting Clays course near New Albany, from Jaquas and others.

GB....................................DLS

 

Jim's widow is a jewel. I should send her a note saying how much I miss Jim. They live there in Albany, Wexner's "estate" neighborhood. You probably know that.

I did quite a bit of business with Jim and Leslie.

Jim was an investor with my high school and college best friend, Jeff Wilkins - Columbus, OH, who founded CompuServe. Jeff's dad and my dad were in the same wholesale liquor business. Jeff wanted me there in Columbus when he was setting up C/S, but my mom had cancer and my dad has just been killed in a car accident, so I stayed here. He made millions, and stayed here and made hundreds!!! ;-)

Jim always told me he was Les' "shooting instructor," but on his death bed he said he was really his partner. They'd bought Abercrombie and Rich (sp) and sold it for tons.

He and I talked often and he constantly sent me "stuff." Sure do miss him.

 

Whiz I know a note from you would be very much appreciated, by Donna, I hope you follow up w/a note

GB.........................................DLS

 

WPT,

It's time for you to quit gold-bricking and get your lazy bones back to work. Your services are desperately needed over in our "Off Topic" department. "Clean-up on Aisle 9."

I hope you feel better soon.

The Phantom

 

I hope your thread was meant to be in JEST, It is a serious situation now, he has been and is still in the hospital, and his treatments I feel are not going his way after reading his last text to me. I am giving him more prayers and for the Drs. to get the treatment that works, I know we all on this site miss him very much

Gary Bryant....................................Dr.longshot

 

Trust me Doc, I'm with you 100%. I'm pulling for WPT just as much as you and the rest of the members. I'm praying for him too and I look forward to the day when he is right back here giving the slackers hell. Prayers to you, WPT!

The Phantom

 

Thanx

 

Latest Post on WPT he has not expierenced any positive results yet with his meds, He is scheduled for a procedure this mornining, No prognosis yet on when he is coming home.

GB.....................................DLS

 

WPT just texted me they told him the procedure went well, he said I will wait and see, I am tired, Later

GB..................DLS

 

I told him hope the hospital food is good, get some rest

 

WPT update?

 

I am awaiting updates from WPT, nothing yet, Last one he said he is tired and needed his rest

GB................................DLS

 

I just got a reply when I asked if he had any updates for me on his Procedure, and he said Not Sure for Sure, so keep the Prayers coming for him as I am saying Prayers for him, Looks like a rough Road for him to get better.

GB...............................................DLS

 

They just took WPT out of ICU and he is in a lot of pain, he is not sure what happens next, and he is not Mobile. he cannot get around, I feel he needs a lot of prayers.

A lot of my prayers arte being sent to him. God Bless you WPT

GB........................................DLS

 

Prayers sent.

 

Prayers sent. Also may the spirit of the Magic Rocks speed your recovery.

 

More prayers & good wishes sent from the "Buff".

HB

 

WPT
We need you back at the fort. Get well quick!

 

I just got a text from WPT, He said totally wiped out, cannot walk, very weak, going to take time.
I am sending prayers and having my church say prayers too.

GB........................................DLS

 

I sent a Text to WPT asking if he has had any improvements, he replied , nothing in Leaps and Bounds, very slow

So keep your prayers coming as I am

GB.........................................DLS

 

Someone needs to put a laptop on WPT's bed. Miss that guy and we dont agree on much.

 

WPT cannot handle a lap top at this time, he is in GREAT PAIN, not Mobile at this time, I only text him on his condition and outlook to keep us informed'
He has been in that Hospital approx. 4 weeks now and mostly in an ICU Unit until recently placed in a room just below that level, He wants to be out of there as soon as possible w/o pain, and in a productive position, I've been in that position, but not to the degree and length of time he is going through. Prayers is all we can do to get him back to his old self.

GB............................................DLS

 

Prayers for WPT every day...

Dave

 

Hoping WPT gets stronger and is up and about soon, Prayers again

 

WPT just texted me Said he has pneumonia that can't be good will find out later today whats going on, will keep me posted, more prayers needed.

I believe the inactivity is cause of pneumonia

GB......................................DLS

 

Prayers for our friend.

 

WPT just texted me after Doctors got back with him this afternoon, He said they are very concerned about him, he said so am I I can't hardly breathe.

When you are not active fluid builds up in lungs, This latest report in my opinion is very very serious. So guys say additional prayers and have him in your churches prayer groups.

GB..............................................DLS

 

Prayers sent.

The Phantom

 

WPT is now in a rehab facility, feeling a little bit better and still having Breathing Problem he will be having a followup with his surgeon next week to see what he has to say, it looks like to me he is a little bit better, like he said

Keep prayers coming

GB............................................DLS

 

Latest news from WPT 8:45 pm Monday evening:
WPT is trying to get released from Nursing home Wednsday, said they cannot do anything for him there, I told him I hoped that he gets the Pneumonia under control at home. There is nothing like being home, just hope he does very well. May GOD Bless him and his wife.

He may have an in home Nurse working with him, just my guess.

Gary Bryant...........................................Dr.longshot

 

As always Gary, thanks for the updates.

 

Boy, I caught something like that May 25th of 2015. Had a gal ride with us to Portland from Rapid City who had just returned from Hawaii. She caught something over there and shared it with me. I was so damn sick, I left my son's home 4 days later and drove back home. I did manage a quick stop at Ljutic, but they were closed that Saturday, so I left my business card in the door.

I was in bed the entire month of June, lost 25 pounds, ate nothing but Ramen noodles and Gatorade. The other half thought I was gonna die. I have never been that sick in my long 70 years. A cold or sinus once in a while, but that one damn near did me in. Then I got a reaction to the Amoxicillin that they thought would really finish me off. I battled through it, but unfortunately, I got my appetite back.

WPT, I kinda know what you are going through and it ain't no fun. Hell, I could barely walk up my stairs to the dining room, and most of the time I didn't.

You'll get through it, you are a tough guy, but it takes time.

A couple of magic rocks are in order for YOU!

Whiz

 

Thanks Whiz for your story, that surgery he had was HELL, and such short notice, causing EMERGENCY SURGERY, and approx. 4 weeks in ICU.

He has gone through Hell, he is a tough Bird, cannot wait for his postings back on here.

Gary Bryant.........................................Dr.longshot

 

It takes a REAL BIG MAN to do what the Doctor tells you to do. My father was a mean, hard man but pneumonia went through him like he was a piece of wet toilet paper. He didn't make it.

WPT, we want you back, BUT we want you back at 100% and on your best game. Rest and sleep and drink good whiskey, none of that cheap stuff. Don't worry about Hillary, Donald is gonna smoke her like a 2 dollar cigar.

The Phantom

 

Sincere thanks for all of the well wishes and prayers, must of worked , got released today and am on the mend at home at least for now, though that is subject to change ... I went in for a routine colonoscopy, ended up with a hole in my colon and got septic ... Went into the ER 2 days after thinking it was nothing serious, the pain said otherwise, it sure was and they prepped me for emergency surgery (STAT) , ended up with a temporary colostomy so there will be a big saving on toilet paper for awhile ... The Doctor never gave up and kept on pushing me to try and get better ... I pretty much gave up, 15 days in ICU and then Rehab for another 8 days with breathing treatments, therapy, and education why that stuff coming out of your Azz don't belong inside of you ... Not close to over yet ,but at home and hope to get to feeling better a lot faster being here rather than in the Hospital or Rehab center ... Got a daily home health care nurse for awhile to attend to the breathing treatments, and surgical wounds ... Thank you all again, appreciate having good friends and people who care ... I will keep everyone posted ... Thanks Doc for all of your encouragement ... WPT ... (YAC) ...

 

Thank you for the good news. Take your time. Prayers for a full recovery.

 

WPT I shot the model 12 tonite very well, It was great talking to you today when you got home, Prayers and thoughts are still coming your way buddy,
You been to Hell and back, so far are still pulling it together, it is great to have you back on here, wish it was under better conditions, and that the home health care works wonders, you deserve it. God Bless you.

Gary Bryant...............................................Dr.longshot

 

Great to see your written voice again WPT.

Doc has been our man with keeping us updated on your condition. We let him do the talking to you so we all wouldn't be bothering you.

Prayers continuing your way !

Dave

 

Welcome back wpt. Wishing you a speedier recovery at home.

HB

 

I sincerely appreciate all of the concerns and prayers , obviously much needed according to the Home Health Care Nurse ... She feels this is going to be a long and not so easy recovery , but any recovery is good from where I am sitting ... It feels good to be back even with restrictions, be that as it may for now ... Thank you all again ... WPT ... (YAC) ...

 

Good to have you back WPT, just follow the instructions gain back the lost weight and hopefully you will be back to yourself before Christmas have a great day.

 

The Home Health care nurse says all is looking good, need some exercise to regain my balance and strength in my legs ... I am thinking I am going to be alright, have to see the Doctor Tuesday for his update ... Walking to the mail box and back is like running a marathon, this to shall pass ... I thank God my wife is able to cover my back until I am able to get back in the groove ... Hope the recovery isn't this bad when they reverse the Colostomy, will try for a few answers Tuesday ... WPT ... (YAC) ...

 

I'm confused: The Home Health nurse said YOU are looking good, or your HEALTH is looking good?? LOL!

Glad you are feeling better!

I plan a trip down your way when the weather gets unbearable up here in SD. Not sure where you are exactly, but I may still have your address in my accounting system.

Our retired snow-bird friends have been bugging us to get down there and enjoy some warm winter weather. I'd buy dinner for you and yours, if you can muster it later in 2017.

They live in Sun City Grand, I believe it is, without getting up to check for sure. We "test" wine up here with them during the summers. Thye try to get up here for the Annual Custer Buffalo Roundup.

Whiz

 

I'm in Sun City, east of Sun City, Grand, also in the book but will send you my address and phone on a PM so we can connect ... We can work something out I am sure, not going to let this keep me down for any longer than I have to ...
I think the Home Health Care Nurse was just being nice, looked in the mirror, looking a little frail after losing almost 55 pounds ... Digging out clothes I have not fit in for years ... Got a Motor home we can set up if needed, unless my Nephew takes off with it ... We will work it out , no worry .... WPT ... (YAC) ...

 

Had a Doctors appt. this morning, he said looking good got some healing to do yet, but plans on reversing the colonoscopy sometime after 01-o1-17, took out the staples, and packing from the wounds ... Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers, all seems to be going really well, some pain but can handle that no problem ... WPT ... (YAC) ...

 

That is great news WPT...

Welcome back to the funny farm !!!

We certainly missed you !

 

Great news, I would imagine that you are looking forward to becoming an unbagman after the first of the year. Wishing you all the best.

 

Right on, no more bag after the first of the year ... Not sure why I continue to lose weight, more tests will hopefully give us the answers ... Dropped from 300 to 265, in less than 2 months, still dropping and can't figure out why ... Thank you again to all for your thoughts, prayers and concerns ... WPT ... (YAC) ...

 

Bill, you do not need the sledge hammer any longer, as you are only driving a TACK. Enjoy the weight loss it you will feel better. Roger C.

 

WPT,

Over the years, I've developed a nice little history of diverticulitis. I've had it four times. 2 different times I had diverticuli that ruptured during the night. My fever spiked both times from near 99.5 to 104 in about three hours. The ruptures were spewing infected poison into my periteneal membrane and my body cavity. I was sick. Both times it took me months to get my feet back on the ground and I had been in very good physical shape. When they let me go home from the hospital, it took a long time to feel like it was safe to eat much food. Digestion was hard, pissing was hard and it hurt in my kidneys, everything hurt. The weight loss is a part of the deal. Please, don't let your ego lie to you. Take this time to get well and thank God that you didn't die. We're all running out of runway, but there is no sense in accelerating the process.

Best regards,

The Phantom
(please accept my apology if it sounds like I'm preaching)

 

I guess some of my most serious concerns are, What happens if it happens again ..? The Doctor and Surgeon explained how serious it was and how close to my not being able to make it to my wife and my nephew as they prepped me for emergency surgery ... I do not recall ever feeling the amount of pain I was feeling before I told my wife I was in trouble and needed to go to the Hospital, not sure that is a pain I will forget for a long time if ever ... I am certain there will be some long talks and discussions between myself and the Doctor and Surgeon before its all over ... This getting old stuff sure is not for kids, it would kill them ... WPT ... (YAC) ...

 

"Getting old ain't for sissies", that's fur sure.

Glad you are back.

Whiz

 

Thanks to all for your thoughts and concerns, means a lot ... WPT ... (YAC) ...

 

I've been rubbin' the rocks since Doc told us about your misfortune.

Ed Yanchok

 

Thanks Ed, feeling a little better every day, just slow going ... I guess not being as young as I used to be has a little something to do with it ... I dropped a bunch of weight. not the worse thing in the world so as long as I maintain, I'm good ... Hope you and your had a Merry Christmas and have a great New Year ... WPT ... (YAC) ...

 

Going back into the Hospital 01-17-17 for another Colonoscopy , then reversal of the plumbing (no more bag) ... I will probably be in there for 4 or 5 days to make sure everything is okay and in working order again so I won't be on the computer , I do not expect any surprises based on what me Surgeon has said, I will no doubt be able to recover much quicker once this procedure is completed which I am looking forward to ... Thanks again to all for the concerns and prayers ... WPT ... (YAC) ...

 

That will be great no more bag man. Happy New Year.

 

NO MORE BAG!

I would send it to that place in IL. That horse barn that sits there could put it on display as a reminder of how the "grand" has gone since it was moved there.

 

Thank the man Upstairs !!!

He listened to us, and you will be much better now.

My wife has first hand knowledge of how you have been feeling, so we can appreciate your pain.

Good luck, and continued prayers for you Bill !

 

Good job healing!

This is great news, Happy New Years.

YF, Whiz

 

Wishing you all the best and a quick recovery. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

 

My biggest concern right now is the colonoscopy based on the outcome of the last one, this one will be done in a hospital and not a SURGICAL CENTER (Lesson Learned ) ... The Surgeon says recovery should be a piece of cake compared to what happened and the results of ending up with the emergency surgery in the first place ... Yes NO MORE BAG , talk about a pain but a life saver under the circumstances, kind of glad now they didn't let me die ... I was informed by the Surgical Nurse that I told them to let me die rather than do the bag thing (guess I heard it even being under sedation) , she told me I said it twice while they were working on me ... She was (is) a very nice Lady, very concerned how I was afterword and dropped by my room a couple of times to check on me ... She did inform me how lucky I was to even be alive, said she was silently praying as she worked during the surgery ... I'm figuring this will be like a walk in the park, we will see ... Feeling like a Christmas Goose with all of the carving being done on this old body ... I figure its a good thing it happened to me, it would kill these kids now days ... Thank you again to all, hoping to be around for awhile yet ... WPT ... (YAC) ... Happy New Year ...

 

WPT, Glad to read you are better and on the road to recovery.
11 years ago due to perhaps some agent orange and a couple souvenirs from SE Asia 50 years ago I went through the same procedure. All but about 5 inches had to be removed....... no bag, I have gained back most of the weight I lost (damn) and feel just great. You will be just fine, modern medicine gives people a new lease on life. You will be just fine.
Happy New Year. Larry

 

I had 10 cm removed in 2000. No bag, but a substantial recovery before I felt close to normal. Glad you're feeling better and good luck with the rest of your recovery. It is no coincidence that you come across angels like your nurse when you need them the most.

 

My Doctor and Surgeon say it can take up to 6 months, possibly more if all goes well with no complications , depending on my bodies ability to heal ... Thats not to say I will not be mobile and able to get out and around, walk the dog etc ... I still feel weak and tired but fight it and do feel a little better each day ... This up coming procedure to reverse things and get me back to feeling a little closer to normal will help and give them more reason for following up with the surgeon once its done ... I truly feel Blessed to have so many people who are concerned and who are keeping me in their prayers, means a lot ... I hope to locate that Surgical Nurse and thank her face to face while I am in the Hospital this time ... I am looking forward to getting all of this in the past tense and moving on ... Happy New Year ... Thank you all again ... WPT ... (YAC) ...

 

“When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hang on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.” ~Harriet Beecher Stowe

Happy New Year ..... and Get Well Soon/Be Well .....

 

WPT You take care buddy, prayers will and are being sent to you for a fast recovery

Gary Bryant................................Dr.longshot

 

WPT,

Rudyard Kipling wrote a poem entitled, "If." I want you to dig it up and read it. You'll find a whole lot about who you are in that poem.

Happy New Year!

The Phantom

 

Phantom,
Funny you should bring that Poem up, a close friend sent me that in and E Mail, I printed it off and keep a copy close by , makes for good reading from time to time ... Thanks, Happy New Year ... WPT ... (YAC) ...

 

Diverticulitis is nasty stuff. Thankfully I was at the VA when mine struck for the first time. About all I can remember was the pain, my screaming and they rushing me next door to the Army Hospital ER. Don't know what would have happened if it happened at home.

 

You will do fine you are a tuff old fireman. This won't get you down. Shoot with you soon.

 

WPT, I just read this post about you. I feel for you. I had about 15 or so inches of my colon removed in late November 2015 on an emergency case I went from weighing 195 to only 162 in 3 weeks. They replaced my blood 2 and 1/2 times. Then in April of 2016 I developed a huge abdominal incisional hernia and had to have it fixed. The Dr. put an 8x10" mesh in my stomach to hold everything in. It only lasted about three months and the right side became bulged out. So I had to have it repaired on January 3rd 2017, he put another 8x10" heavy duty mesh over the before mentioned one. This time he did it with the robot, was supposed to only be 2 small poked holes but he said he had to do a lot more than he anticipated and had to poke 8 holes. I have been out of the hospital since January 6th and still feel weak and unsteady on my feet and lots of pain. I am so happy for you that you are well on your way to recover and get on with life. I wish you the very best of luck and get well soon. Please forgive my misspellings and use of the english language.
Don

 

Geez, Don, if you had no bad luck, you'd have no luck at all.

Hope you mend quickly for the shooting season. Getting old sure ain't for sissies! Believe me, I know. They thought I had cancer of the colon about two months ago, but thank God, all was fine. I have to ge back in in May for another check up.

Whiz

 

I hope everything goes well in both of your recoveries.