Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Update

The doctor asked me to drop my trousers. At the top of my left leg is a swollen hard red knot about the size of two softballs. Doc said, "Wow."

Then he said, "Bet it hurts." Doctors, I understand, are considered intelligent.

Bottom line, I'm sicker than I first thought. I'm on three antibiotics, one shot into my hip.

All I want to do is sleep.

I'll live.

Stephen
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52 comments:

  1. IrishJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    Whatever it is I hope that all comes out well for you. I'm sure someone is making sure you will be okay for LB. Good Luck Stephen and take your meds.

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  2. Swamp DogJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    WTH??? You had a knot the size of TWO softballs and you were not worried? I would be at the Mayo clinic screaming for help. I'm glad you got a doc to look at at it, hope everything gets OK.

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    1. StephenJanuary 26, 2012 at 8:57 AM

      Oh, I'm worried...doctor said it's serious. I'm just not allowing the condition to scare me. I return tomorrow for another round of 'park my dignity at the door and walk on in.' Thanks, my friend.

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  3. Mamma BearJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    Be well..Will remember you in my prayers this evening.

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  4. True TexanJanuary 25, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    CR*P! Praying for you! and Little Bit's birthday too!

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    1. StephenJanuary 26, 2012 at 8:59 AM

      Thank you, True...Little Bit needs the prayers. God bless.

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  5. MudbugJanuary 25, 2012 at 10:21 PM

    Don't die. I'll be mad if you do.

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    1. StephenJanuary 26, 2012 at 9:00 AM

      If I do, I'll haunt the heck out of you, Mudbug...

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  6. RobJanuary 25, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    Don't make us send in kymber to kick your ass. Please take care of yourself. I will pray for you.

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  7. MayberryJanuary 25, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    Damn. Hope ya lick it soon...

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    1. StephenJanuary 26, 2012 at 9:01 AM

      Thanks, Craig, me too. I feel weird sitting on my butt, sweating, when I could be at work, sweating.

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  8. NorthJanuary 25, 2012 at 10:37 PM

    Prayers for you. (Good timing cuz I'm headed to bed.)

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  9. Warlock SundanceJanuary 25, 2012 at 10:37 PM

    Wishing you all the best, heal well, and hurry up about it.

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    1. StephenJanuary 26, 2012 at 9:02 AM

      Healing as fast as possible. Thanks, my friend.

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  10. johnnybJanuary 25, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    Get well soon.

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  11. A Kitchen WitchJanuary 25, 2012 at 10:44 PM

    Eek. That sounds terrible. Hope it's nothing serious and you get well soon.

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    1. StephenJanuary 26, 2012 at 9:04 AM

      Thank you, Sweet Lady. Maybe today I'll get a chance to look over your current post and pick up a tip or two.

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    Follow doctors orders and REST! My oldest son had to have his node gland removed from his upper leg when it got bad like yours, so take your medicine and be a good boy! Continuing to keep you in prayer!
    Shar

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    1. StephenJanuary 26, 2012 at 9:05 AM

      Spooky, but Doc said if my condition doesn't improve he cut....Thank you for the prayers, my dear friend.

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  13. kymberJanuary 25, 2012 at 10:56 PM

    i'm with Rob...don't make them have to send me down to kick your *ss. oh dear friend, take a day off work and rest. please get better. i am so worried about you right now!

    your friend,
    kymber

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    1. StephenJanuary 26, 2012 at 9:07 AM

      I'll be fine, kymber, don't worry. God bless you. Everyone needs a friend who's willing to place a small sized boot up your rear when needed...

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  14. Rev. PaulJanuary 25, 2012 at 11:30 PM

    Prayers for healing on the way - get well soon, friend.

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  15. 45erJanuary 25, 2012 at 11:40 PM

    It's ok. I'm sure Stephen is a typical male like me that is just sure it isn't anything until it is something. Good luck with that one, my friend. Hopefully your rear shrinks quickly.

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    1. StephenJanuary 26, 2012 at 9:08 AM

      So true. I did ignore it. Walked kinda funny for a few days. Then, I stepped from the shower in front of my wife. She screamed...the rest is history. Thanks, my friend.

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2012 at 11:48 PM

    Wouldn't a mass the size of ONE softball send you to the doctor like a LONG TIME AGO? Yes, I am nagging.

    I am reminded of my brother who was complaining of hard knots in the groin area, like lymph nodes? He went on and on about them, and then he happened to mention that he had a "little grass burn from soccer". His entire butt cheek and thigh were hot, red, oozing yellow stuff and blood. Yeah, and he finally said something when he got a knot in his groin. Men.

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    1. StephenJanuary 26, 2012 at 9:10 AM

      Ouch, at least mine is located on my left leg where it meets my groin....yes, it's true, we men are hard headed as all get out about doctor visits. Thank you, Kris.

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  17. OdysseusJanuary 25, 2012 at 11:55 PM

    $%^&*%$%^# Stephen take care of yourself or I'll see if we can get your wife to sic Lilbit on you with puppy-dog eyes.

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    1. StephenJanuary 26, 2012 at 9:12 AM

      Funny. She asked her Nana this morning if Papa had to get a shot. Nana said yes and Papa didn't even feel it. Little Bit said, oh he felt it, he's just to mean to admit it.

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  18. drjimJanuary 26, 2012 at 12:47 AM

    Major bummer!
    Rest, take your meds, and follow the Doctor's orders!
    I'll remember you in my prayers tonight.

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    1. StephenJanuary 26, 2012 at 9:13 AM

      Thank you, my friend. The way I feel now I can sure use the prayers.

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  19. PioneerPreppyJanuary 26, 2012 at 4:49 AM

    Ouch!!! Take care of yourself and get well soon my friend.

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    1. StephenJanuary 26, 2012 at 9:13 AM

      Thank you, my friend. Take care of my bees...

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2012 at 5:36 AM

    Praying the Meds do what they should to help you clear up the infection soon. Rest:) And praying for your granddaughter's birthday.

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  21. DukeJanuary 26, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    I'm sorry Bubba, I have seen the inside of too many hospitals....stay well. Let me know if I can do anything.

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  22. ProudHillbillyJanuary 26, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    Wow and ick! Prayers and thoughts!

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  23. KeadsJanuary 26, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    Hope you are better soon!

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    I'm praying for your recovery also. Is it catscratch, maybe, or MRSA. Had the former and it caused the same deal but under my arm. Doc wanted to call it cancer or something but The Lord listens to prayer and the Doc came back with the better news. Plenty of feverish nights though. Anyway, Like I said, you are in my prayers. Feel better!

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  25. StephenJanuary 26, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    Thank you, my friend. No it isn't cat scratch, if I can spell it correctly it's cellulitis. Bad stuff according to the doctor. And, its spreading.

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2012 at 10:21 PM

    Get well soon buddy...we heard from Brigid over on 'Home on the Range' you were having some sickness indeed that does not sound good so a little prayer coming your way from all of the 'anonymous ones' out there in the ether who keep up with you guys.

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    1. StephenJanuary 31, 2012 at 7:10 PM

      Thanks, my friend...Brigid is sweet that way...please, come back and hang around.

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  27. Sherry Sutherby http://russ-stickacres.blogspot.com/January 29, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    Prayers for you Stephen...and Sweet Wife and Little Bit too. I hope by the time you read this, you are home, in the presence of your wonderful family.

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    1. StephenJanuary 31, 2012 at 7:11 PM

      Sherry, well I'm not home yet. Maybe some day.

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