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Post by Legend Lover on May 26, 2018 14:02:33 GMT -5
Thanks Dino! They pulled the tube, he can finally talk. He said that he thought that he was going to die on the way to the hospital, he coughed up three bags of blood throwing them out the window. Passing cars in rush hour with his flashers on... some cars thought he was being an A-hole and tried to block him from passing on the right... some moved out of his way when they saw his bloody arm and blood on the door. The cops saw him and waved him on as he sped through an area where a hazmat wreck took place. He got the the VA ER, stumbled in and gave his bloody keys to the VA cop on duty and immediately coughed up three more bags of blood. Everyone on staff agrees that it is remarkable he survived... I know that he received at least 3 pints in a transfusion. Doing much better now. Wow!! Talk about getting there in nick of time!!! I'm so glad he's heading in the right direction now. That reminds me... I need to give blood. |
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Post by driftingfate on May 26, 2018 14:32:10 GMT -5
That reminds me... I need to give blood. Me, too. I do it when they set up a blood drive at my work, but they aren't regular about it. Figure it's the least I can do. Times like this just drive home the importance of it. |
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Post by Legend Lover on May 26, 2018 15:12:40 GMT -5
Absolutely.
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Post by trailboss on May 26, 2018 15:36:03 GMT -5
Same here, I used to give regularly, but I stopped giving because of the redundant questions and screening process before donating...for a drop in visit here, it could be a two hour ordeal, later on a friend of mine told me that the CEO of the local blood collection organization was getting pretty rich, and the employees were pretty underpaid.
I get the need to protect the integrity of the pool, but it seemed such an onerous task.
This though hits really close to home, I need to do my homework and figure it all out, and find a way to donate in a more efficient manner.
My son donated a bag of blood onto the hood of the two hood rat women that assumed he was being a driving dirtbag by trying to get around them on the right...the woman driver almost hit him and gave some sort of hood rat sign to him.
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Post by trailboss on May 26, 2018 16:53:02 GMT -5
They certainly have protocols in place. I fielded his cell phone and keys from his personal bag, they were in a Biohazard ziploc bag, because they had blood on them. I told him that I was sad to tell him that I had to incinerate his Iphone 10 and his smartkeys...couldn't risk an infection. I guess you can receive an honorable discharge, but the marine attitude stays.  |
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Post by cgvt on May 26, 2018 17:30:07 GMT -5
Glad to hear he is going to be OK, Charlie.
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2018 18:17:54 GMT -5
Best of luck and wishes Charlie. VA here in Louisville has always been pretty good to me.
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Post by roadsdiverged on May 26, 2018 19:55:44 GMT -5
Late to this but I'm glad things are going well now. I give my best wishes and hope for a speedy recovery. And a huge thank you to him... and any of you who were, or are in the military... for his and your service.
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Post by zver on May 26, 2018 20:26:37 GMT -5
I hope you and your family get through this difficult time. My prayers are with you!
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Post by exchef on May 27, 2018 15:03:03 GMT -5
Glad to hear that it sounds like he's on the road to recovery!
I am familiar with the almost bleeding out thing, did it myself. 8 units of blood pushed (and I mean pushed) into me between two ERs in three days before they got the gastric bleed under control.
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Post by trailboss on May 27, 2018 15:43:00 GMT -5
Glad to hear that it sounds like he's on the road to recovery! I am familiar with the almost bleeding out thing, did it myself. 8 units of blood pushed (and I mean pushed) into me between two ERs in three days before they got the gastric bleed under control. ExChef Holy smokes! Tiger, your tank was running on empty! Glad you are with us. As a sideline, I was in the wholesale meat business for eight years, then went into foodservice distribution for 15, I picked the brains of a lot of chefs over the years, from Texan barbecues to Italian multigenerational restaurants, Seafood grotto’s, Country club and five star hotels and steakhouses... even when noveau cuisine was all the rage... never achieved chef status, but I sure like to cook. I hope we can meet up some day to trade restaurant stories.... it is a ripe field for that. |
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Post by Deleted on May 27, 2018 18:47:24 GMT -5
Prayers and warm thoughts going out to him.
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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2018 0:42:32 GMT -5
Just now saw this thread. Glad your son is improving, trailboss! I am praying for all of you. |
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Post by antb on May 28, 2018 5:09:41 GMT -5
More positive thoughts from across the Atlantic! Glad things are looking better.
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Post by Legend Lover on May 28, 2018 5:47:59 GMT -5
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Post by trailboss on May 28, 2018 8:35:43 GMT -5
He is doing much better now, they performed immediate surgery when he got into the hospital, yesterday he was downgraded from ICU, he is expecting to be released in a couple days. Thanks for the prayers and well wishes. |
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Post by steveinny on May 28, 2018 9:00:10 GMT -5
He is doing much better now, they performed immediate surgery when he got into the hospital, yesterday he was downgraded from ICU, he is expecting to be released in a couple days. Thanks for the prayers and well wishes. Great News! So glad to hear he's doing better. |
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Post by Legend Lover on May 28, 2018 13:05:35 GMT -5
He is doing much better now, they performed immediate surgery when he got into the hospital, yesterday he was downgraded from ICU, he is expecting to be released in a couple days. Thanks for the prayers and well wishes. That's great news. I never knew what worry was until I had children. |
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Post by Ronv69 on May 28, 2018 13:48:46 GMT -5
I just saw this. Glad to hear that he is doing well, but I will continue with the prayers for a while.
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Post by Ronv69 on May 28, 2018 13:53:42 GMT -5
The VA ship has a new captain, and he seems to be trying his best to get it turned around. Glad to hear that they're taking good care of your son.
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Post by Lady Margaret on May 29, 2018 22:23:17 GMT -5
oh wow, Charlie! just saw this, was out of town while this unfolded. so glad to hear he is doing well. Semper Fi!
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Post by exchef on May 30, 2018 11:46:43 GMT -5
Glad to hear that it sounds like he's on the road to recovery! I am familiar with the almost bleeding out thing, did it myself. 8 units of blood pushed (and I mean pushed) into me between two ERs in three days before they got the gastric bleed under control. ExChef Holy smokes! Tiger, your tank was running on empty! Glad you are with us. As a sideline, I was in the wholesale meat business for eight years, then went into foodservice distribution for 15, I picked the brains of a lot of chefs over the years, from Texan barbecues to Italian multigenerational restaurants, Seafood grotto’s, Country club and five star hotels and steakhouses... even when noveau cuisine was all the rage... never achieved chef status, but I sure like to cook. I hope we can meet up some day to trade restaurant stories.... it is a ripe field for that. Thanks!
Was a scary time, glad that my wife had the sense and wherewithall to get my just about toasted backside to the hospital the second time.
Absolutely, I would enjoy meeting up with you some day and trade war stories and partake in a few bowls!
How is your boy doing?
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Post by toshtego on May 30, 2018 12:06:17 GMT -5
I am glad he made it to the hospital in time and was saved. Close one!
Sorry about his traffic experience. People just do not understand that a vehicle attempting to pass with lights flahing might have someone inside with a problem trying to get to hospital. Been on those wild rides myself. This being remote area, takes too long for EMTs to get here. So, we head out towards town and hope to meet the ambulance on the highway to transfer the patient. I have had to make a 50 mile run to the hospital with a guy in the passenger seat and his wife kneeling on the floor of the back seat holding the bandages and keeping him upright. Low on gas, praying to make it. Middle of the night. Whizzing through a small town at 60 MPH, the town cop trailing me the rest of the way to the hospital. He was not pleased and advised me to leave that kind of driving to an emergency vehicle with proper lights and sirens. He was right and I will not do that again.
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Post by trailboss on May 30, 2018 17:15:42 GMT -5
Thanks guys, he has been released and is doing much better, that artery that was damaged really did a number on him.
He is hoping to get back to work by the end of the week, he has to be cleared 100% to work Waymo is pretty strict about things of this nature.
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Post by Legend Lover on May 30, 2018 17:36:50 GMT -5
Thanks guys, he has been released and is doing much better, that artery that was damaged really did a number on him. He is hoping to get back to work by the end of the week, he has to be cleared 100% to work Waymo is pretty strict about things of this nature. that's fantastic news. |
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Post by Wolfman on Jun 6, 2018 0:13:54 GMT -5
I just saw this Charlie. I hope and pray your son is recovering well.
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Post by trailboss on Jun 6, 2018 0:25:20 GMT -5
Yes he is, doing much better thank you.
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Post by gav on Jun 9, 2018 17:20:42 GMT -5
Good news. A miracle he didn't pass out rushing to the hospital
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