Comments on: Phone call with the Doc http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/ Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:09:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.2 By: Judy http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9006 Judy Wed, 15 Nov 2006 22:24:39 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9006 I'm with you on the antibiotic bandwagon there. Hang in there, AT. I’m with you on the antibiotic bandwagon there.

Hang in there, AT.

]]> By: Skyline http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9007 Skyline Wed, 15 Nov 2006 22:31:45 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9007 Thank you for taking the time out to keep us up to speed. Hope the children are ok. I'm off to bed now we've had an update (it is 1030 here in UK!). I am so amazed how you keep so upbeat about it all. You are a real credit to your wife. Thinking and praying for you all. Thank you for taking the time out to keep us up to speed. Hope the children are ok. I’m off to bed now we’ve had an update (it is 1030 here in UK!). I am so amazed how you keep so upbeat about it all. You are a real credit to your wife. Thinking and praying for you all.

]]> By: Atomictumor http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9009 Atomictumor Wed, 15 Nov 2006 22:50:54 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9009 Yeah, hit the sack. Good night, UK! Yeah, hit the sack. Good night, UK!

]]> By: Robbin http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9012 Robbin Wed, 15 Nov 2006 22:54:48 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9012 As a specialist in infectious disease (namely, MRSA), good call on the antibiotics. And, if it helps ease your mind any - as a mom, I would gladly, wholeheartedly, trade any number of my fingers and toes to wake up and see my son and my husband again. Wouldn't be a moment's hesitation. I'd cut 'em off myself. I can't believe, from what I read of your wife, that she is any different. As a specialist in infectious disease (namely, MRSA), good call on the antibiotics.

And, if it helps ease your mind any - as a mom, I would gladly, wholeheartedly, trade any number of my fingers and toes to wake up and see my son and my husband again. Wouldn’t be a moment’s hesitation. I’d cut ‘em off myself. I can’t believe, from what I read of your wife, that she is any different.

]]> By: Bullet http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9014 Bullet Wed, 15 Nov 2006 23:54:12 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9014 AT, you continue to amaze me. Is it weird that reading your post (sometimes) actually brightens my day? Just when I was getting depressed about having to take heebinex everyday, wise AT reminds me of how far we've come (and how much further we still have to go). Seriously though, you are truly inspiring. I love you!!! AT, you continue to amaze me. Is it weird that reading your post (sometimes) actually brightens my day? Just when I was getting depressed about having to take heebinex everyday, wise AT reminds me of how far we’ve come (and how much further we still have to go).
Seriously though, you are truly inspiring. I love you!!!

]]> By: Kathy http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9015 Kathy Wed, 15 Nov 2006 23:55:31 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9015 Today is nearly done. Keep up the fight, woman. Take care of yourself, too, AT. Our little family sends hugs to yours. Today is nearly done. Keep up the fight, woman. Take care of yourself, too, AT. Our little family sends hugs to yours.

]]> By: Atomictumor http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9021 Atomictumor Thu, 16 Nov 2006 00:05:32 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9021 Robbin, you're right on the money. Bullet, I understand they're looking into Jeebinoz, but unfortunately, with stem cell research stalled, its not looking good. Robbin, you’re right on the money.
Bullet, I understand they’re looking into Jeebinoz, but unfortunately, with stem cell research stalled, its not looking good.

]]> By: LondonBridge http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9028 LondonBridge Thu, 16 Nov 2006 00:20:50 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9028 One more displaced Oak Ridger, wishing you well from London. I've been reading your blog since the whole ORHS principal thing went down last year, and have enjoyed your (and your online buddies) take on East Tennessee goings on for quite some time. Your views have been a pleasure to read in the best of times, and now...well, your strength and your love for your wife is really beautiful. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers daily, and will be every day until you are all back home together. Probably after that too! One more displaced Oak Ridger, wishing you well from London. I’ve been reading your blog since the whole ORHS principal thing went down last year, and have enjoyed your (and your online buddies) take on East Tennessee goings on for quite some time. Your views have been a pleasure to read in the best of times, and now…well, your strength and your love for your wife is really beautiful. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers daily, and will be every day until you are all back home together. Probably after that too!

]]> By: AT http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9030 AT Thu, 16 Nov 2006 00:35:25 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9030 Yeah, I've seen you pop in and about in the stats, there LB, and its great to see you commenting! (also, got an email from you once when I was talking about my mighty email robot) Thanks for your well wishes! Its good to see people who remember the way things used to be (are supposed to be) on this dumb little website. Yeah, I’ve seen you pop in and about in the stats, there LB, and its great to see you commenting! (also, got an email from you once when I was talking about my mighty email robot)
Thanks for your well wishes! Its good to see people who remember the way things used to be (are supposed to be) on this dumb little website.

]]> By: DeAnna http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9036 DeAnna Thu, 16 Nov 2006 01:43:29 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9036 Thank you for all of your wonderful thoughts and feelings. You have such tallent. I am sure others will agree. I look forward to seeing each post and check in several times a day. You entice your readers because you convey such emotions in your words. It is like I have a connection with you and your family, even though we have never met. I hope one day to see you on Oprah (camera cuts to your beautiful wife and kids) talking about your best selling book about the horrible ordeal that you made it through together. I send my best to you and your family and close friends. Thank you for all of your wonderful thoughts and feelings. You have such tallent. I am sure others will agree. I look forward to seeing each post and check in several times a day. You entice your readers because you convey such emotions in your words. It is like I have a connection with you and your family, even though we have never met. I hope one day to see you on Oprah (camera cuts to your beautiful wife and kids) talking about your best selling book about the horrible ordeal that you made it through together. I send my best to you and your family and close friends.

]]> By: Leslie http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9038 Leslie Thu, 16 Nov 2006 02:02:38 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9038 I'm still checking in several times a day and saying prayers for you frequently. Sounds like a lot of good news today. You mentioned that you were raised Catholic. I know you may not be ready now or ever but I wanted to invite you to come to church with us any time. I don't know much about St. Mary's but our church (Immaculate Conception in downtown Knoxville) is known for being a welcoming place and you wouldn't be the only one to drive a long way (and past several other Catholic churches!) to go there. We'd love to have you. In any case, I will be praying for you there again on Sunday (and many times and other places before then!) I’m still checking in several times a day and saying prayers for you frequently. Sounds like a lot of good news today.

You mentioned that you were raised Catholic. I know you may not be ready now or ever but I wanted to invite you to come to church with us any time. I don’t know much about St. Mary’s but our church (Immaculate Conception in downtown Knoxville) is known for being a welcoming place and you wouldn’t be the only one to drive a long way (and past several other Catholic churches!) to go there. We’d love to have you. In any case, I will be praying for you there again on Sunday (and many times and other places before then!)

]]> By: Kate http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9039 Kate Thu, 16 Nov 2006 02:20:05 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9039 I hear that jeebinex is in clinical trials in Europe. So there is hope. You're doing great. Almost scary-healthy. Your relationship with BJ must be pretty special. I hear that jeebinex is in clinical trials in Europe. So there is hope.

You’re doing great. Almost scary-healthy. Your relationship with BJ must be pretty special.

]]> By: timsan1 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9041 timsan1 Thu, 16 Nov 2006 02:25:03 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9041 I am glad to hear the doc got with you. I would not feel too bad about getting the guy (or gal) on the phone. Like it or not, that is part of their job and you have durable power of attorney being her husband so they better damn well keep you informed of choices they make. I am sorry to hear about the amputations that are pending. I do not know what to say other than it just doesn't seem fair -- as if anyone is listening. I would like to think God would draw the line and say "wow there kids -- gone a little over board on this one now . . . maybe we ought to throw a little sunshine BJ's way . . ." I know in my mind that God does not work this way. Heck, I am a trained minister don't you know. I don't know why I am saying all this. Maybe to tell you that it is all right to be tired, dragged out, and totally pissed at God. Although, from what I remember, I didn't really feel that way when my daughter was on life's ragged edge. I say from what I remember because I was a robot for a good long while until the bottom fell out. What I mean by the bottom is after thing settled down I started thinking. And I started getting really pissed. I still am. It's been more than a year now too. There have been times where I just sit and cry and beat the hell out of the bed or other soft object and shout out to God that this is a little too much for one guy to handle don't you think? It is not that I am not thankful for a daughter who is progressing very well and is for the most part untouched by the hell she went through. Its just being pushed out onto the brink -- naked if you will -- it is cold out there. And when you turn you have lots of questions. Questions that only God can -- or some other enlightened higher power can make sense of. When all you hear is silence -- it is the most deafening silence. I guess will all that said (from some place I can not get my hands around) you are a good man, father, and husband. If you are feeling weak, uncertain, or if doubt creeps in -- know that you are not alone. What you are facing few people ever have to grapple with -- but know this -- you have friends that will see you through this -- not just fair weather friends. I am glad to hear the doc got with you. I would not feel too bad about getting the guy (or gal) on the phone. Like it or not, that is part of their job and you have durable power of attorney being her husband so they better damn well keep you informed of choices they make. I am sorry to hear about the amputations that are pending. I do not know what to say other than it just doesn’t seem fair — as if anyone is listening. I would like to think God would draw the line and say “wow there kids — gone a little over board on this one now . . . maybe we ought to throw a little sunshine BJ’s way . . .” I know in my mind that God does not work this way. Heck, I am a trained minister don’t you know. I don’t know why I am saying all this. Maybe to tell you that it is all right to be tired, dragged out, and totally pissed at God. Although, from what I remember, I didn’t really feel that way when my daughter was on life’s ragged edge. I say from what I remember because I was a robot for a good long while until the bottom fell out. What I mean by the bottom is after thing settled down I started thinking. And I started getting really pissed. I still am. It’s been more than a year now too. There have been times where I just sit and cry and beat the hell out of the bed or other soft object and shout out to God that this is a little too much for one guy to handle don’t you think? It is not that I am not thankful for a daughter who is progressing very well and is for the most part untouched by the hell she went through. Its just being pushed out onto the brink — naked if you will — it is cold out there. And when you turn you have lots of questions. Questions that only God can — or some other enlightened higher power can make sense of. When all you hear is silence — it is the most deafening silence.
I guess will all that said (from some place I can not get my hands around) you are a good man, father, and husband. If you are feeling weak, uncertain, or if doubt creeps in — know that you are not alone. What you are facing few people ever have to grapple with — but know this — you have friends that will see you through this — not just fair weather friends.

]]> By: Califdudes http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9043 Califdudes Thu, 16 Nov 2006 02:34:30 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9043 Don't tell anyone, but I have been sneaking down to Tijuana in the afternoons for Jeebinex fixes and let me tell you it works awesome. I have not had the jeebies since I started treatment. However, the heebies have not abated and, in fact, are made much worse by being in Tijuana. Vickie Don’t tell anyone, but I have been sneaking down to Tijuana in the afternoons for Jeebinex fixes and let me tell you it works awesome. I have not had the jeebies since I started treatment. However, the heebies have not abated and, in fact, are made much worse by being in Tijuana.

Vickie

]]> By: Mrs Eaves http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9044 Mrs Eaves Thu, 16 Nov 2006 02:38:22 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9044 Meepinex is a good substitute if you can't get ahold of any jeebinex. Our middle child gets the meeps all the time, and it works wonders! Meepinex is a good substitute if you can’t get ahold of any jeebinex. Our middle child gets the meeps all the time, and it works wonders!

]]> By: Allisone http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9046 Allisone Thu, 16 Nov 2006 02:42:26 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9046 *Insert clever Jeebinex joke here* Still here several times a day. Just cleaning out the garage (like rented a dumpster - cleaning out the garage). So, radio silence does NOT equate to forgotten. *Insert clever Jeebinex joke here*
Still here several times a day. Just cleaning out the garage (like rented a dumpster - cleaning out the garage). So, radio silence does NOT equate to forgotten.

]]> By: jerry http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9047 jerry Thu, 16 Nov 2006 02:51:49 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9047 at ,its the ex ridger now in utah,i also have enjoyed lurking outside you site since i discovered you guys. again you continue to be an inspiration to me with your love and courage. we still have your family in our prayers. at ,its the ex ridger now in utah,i also have enjoyed lurking outside you site since i discovered you guys. again you continue to be an inspiration to me with your love and courage. we still have your family in our prayers.

]]> By: Meredith http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9048 Meredith Thu, 16 Nov 2006 03:00:41 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9048 Checking in again. God bless. Checking in again. God bless.

]]> By: Deb http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9049 Deb Thu, 16 Nov 2006 03:18:55 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9049 I was just told about your blog and situation. You and family are in our prayers. Dr. Cross is good - she has literally added 10+ quality years to my husband's life! Take care and God Bless. I was just told about your blog and situation. You and family are in our prayers. Dr. Cross is good - she has literally added 10+ quality years to my husband’s life! Take care and God Bless.

]]> By: Atomictumor http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9055 Atomictumor Thu, 16 Nov 2006 03:41:58 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9055 Hey, its good to see all you old timers (uh, old time from like, two weeks ago or something. Dude, its been a long month)! Heartening news about the jeebie drugs. I'm wondering about the side effects? Tim, thanks for sharing that. You're right, I'm in full on robot mode right now. I'm in "getting things done because they have to be". When this began (and I mean before BJ was unconscious) I joked that I'd scheduled a nervous breakdown a few weeks later. While I don't see that happening, I'm fully aware that the bottom will fall out. I trust myself (and to a lesser extent [truthfully, because I'm still new at this faith thing] God), that the bottom won't fall out until I can afford for it too. When I made those breakdown jokes, I had no idea. NO IDEA. It would become this. I'm used to sleeping alone. I'm sleeping fine. I feel like that should bother me, vaguely, and I can let it, but I'm not doing it. Little things, like that. Oh yeah. It'll come. For me, the worst is not over, I'm sure. However, I'm going to postpone this until BJ's ready. I appreciate the help, Tim. I'm sure that you, more than most, will know that I'll need it. I might not be able to write about that part. Hey, its good to see all you old timers (uh, old time from like, two weeks ago or something. Dude, its been a long month)!
Heartening news about the jeebie drugs. I’m wondering about the side effects?

Tim, thanks for sharing that. You’re right, I’m in full on robot mode right now. I’m in “getting things done because they have to be”. When this began (and I mean before BJ was unconscious) I joked that I’d scheduled a nervous breakdown a few weeks later.
While I don’t see that happening, I’m fully aware that the bottom will fall out. I trust myself (and to a lesser extent [truthfully, because I’m still new at this faith thing] God), that the bottom won’t fall out until I can afford for it too.
When I made those breakdown jokes, I had no idea. NO IDEA. It would become this.
I’m used to sleeping alone. I’m sleeping fine. I feel like that should bother me, vaguely, and I can let it, but I’m not doing it.
Little things, like that.
Oh yeah. It’ll come. For me, the worst is not over, I’m sure. However, I’m going to postpone this until BJ’s ready.
I appreciate the help, Tim. I’m sure that you, more than most, will know that I’ll need it. I might not be able to write about that part.

]]> By: Aimee http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9109 Aimee Thu, 16 Nov 2006 13:25:23 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9109 Heebinex! I would assume that Eli Lilly or Wyeth or someone is working on Jeebinex? I don't suffer a whole lot from the heebie jeebies, but if they could make an OTC strength that would be very helpful for the emergencies, like when one discovers a week-old banana peel in the bottom of the 6-year-old's backpack, which has created an actual hairy mold bond between said backpack and the books therein... Heebinex! I would assume that Eli Lilly or Wyeth or someone is working on Jeebinex? I don’t suffer a whole lot from the heebie jeebies, but if they could make an OTC strength that would be very helpful for the emergencies, like when one discovers a week-old banana peel in the bottom of the 6-year-old’s backpack, which has created an actual hairy mold bond between said backpack and the books therein…

]]> By: Aimee http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9110 Aimee Thu, 16 Nov 2006 13:30:01 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9110 For the record, I googled Jeebinex and apparently you can get it from Canada or various highly reputable mail-order companies along with V1agra and C1al1s? For the record, I googled Jeebinex and apparently you can get it from Canada or various highly reputable mail-order companies along with V1agra and C1al1s?

]]> By: AT http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9112 AT Thu, 16 Nov 2006 13:31:53 +0000 http://www.atomictumor.com/2006/11/15/phone-call-with-the-doc/#comment-9112 Man, what would we do without Canada? Man, what would we do without Canada?

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