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« on: June 07, 2010, 10:54:08 AM » |
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I just wanted to let everyone know what is happening with Tim right now.....
We went to Roanoke last Friday for his consult with a new radiology oncologist. We were in the waiting room, and his name was called to go back for his appointment. As he was in the process of standing up, he started screaming in pain and fell to the floor. His ankle had broken in 3 places. He was taken by ambulance across the street to their hospital, where he was admitted and had surgery Friday night to repair the break. They put in a plate and some screws, and the next day his surgeon told him he has osteoporosis from the steroids he has been taking for the last 4 years. Needless to say the cancer appointment got put on hold.
He will be in the hospital there for at least a week, maybe even 2, and then they want to send him to some sort of nursing rehab facility; where, they don`t yet know. He may not be able to come home for 3 months.
I am not going to post constant updates here, so anyone who wants his contact info can pm him or post on his blog and I will gladly get you that info.
Tim`s wife Glo
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« Reply #1 on: June 07, 2010, 11:03:35 AM » |
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Aw, that's a real kick in the teeth...
Glo, give him my very best, and hopes that he gets thru this challenge like he did the last!
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« Reply #2 on: June 07, 2010, 11:37:41 AM » |
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Wow hang in there Derb..
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« Reply #3 on: June 07, 2010, 11:51:10 AM » |
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Oh geez... what can anyone say... life is just not fair.  I want Derb to get home, get well and get that Big Ray on the air. _-_- |
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« Reply #4 on: June 07, 2010, 12:25:29 PM » |
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What worries me the most is that treatment for the brain cancer recurrence, which he described as "fast growing", keeps getting delayed by one obstacle after another.  |
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« Reply #5 on: June 07, 2010, 12:46:24 PM » |
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Stabilize the break, plenty of painkillers and roll him right into the cancer work.
Those docs sound like all they care about is covering their asses.
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« Reply #6 on: June 07, 2010, 01:07:39 PM » |
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Glo,
Thanks for letting us know Derb's situation. I will check the blog often to keep updated on his progress and naturally we all hope for the very best.
I am curious if the BC rig got moved down from Fred's location?
Take good care of yourself so you can take care of Derb. I know you will.
Hang in....
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« Reply #7 on: June 07, 2010, 01:10:20 PM » |
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Oh geez... what can anyone say... life is just not fair. I want Derb to get home, get well and get that Big Ray on the air. _-_- hear hear ... Bear sez it all ... get well soon ...John |
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« Reply #8 on: June 07, 2010, 01:17:34 PM » |
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Crap.
Get better.
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« Reply #9 on: June 07, 2010, 02:30:13 PM » |
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Best wishes for a speedy recovery!!
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« Reply #10 on: June 07, 2010, 02:31:52 PM » |
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Very sorry to hear of this! Get Well quick Derb!
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« Reply #11 on: June 07, 2010, 03:04:36 PM » |
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I second all the comments get well soon Derb
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« Reply #12 on: June 07, 2010, 03:08:18 PM » |
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Let's look at this as minor setback for a MAJOR Comeback!
Get well soon Derb! We're all pulling for you!
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« Reply #13 on: June 07, 2010, 04:37:22 PM » |
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Best wishes for a speedy recovery.His positive attitude will get him through.Hang in there......Lee,N2udf.
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« Reply #14 on: June 07, 2010, 05:59:45 PM » |
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here's hoping for the best. I hope they DON"T wait to kill the cancer.
Good Luck OM!
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« Reply #15 on: June 07, 2010, 06:26:30 PM » |
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Good luck there Derb. Thoughts and prayers are with you .
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« Reply #16 on: June 07, 2010, 06:37:18 PM » |
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Damn the bad luck. Get well quick, Derb. We're all pulling for you.
ldb
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« Reply #17 on: June 07, 2010, 07:17:06 PM » |
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Derb as you're layin' there, it might help to think about happier times -- like the fun we had out at Dobbins Island, hanging out with the radios, camping with a generator and lotsa good food.
Here's hoping you'll recuperate real soon.
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« Reply #18 on: June 07, 2010, 07:21:18 PM » |
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Hope you heal quickly, Derb. You've got the best human medical care in the galaxy, OM...  T |
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« Reply #19 on: June 07, 2010, 09:30:00 PM » |
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Something that might work wonders for his recovery would be if he found the RAYtheon moved to his QTH, ready to set up in his station, the day he returned home.
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« Reply #20 on: June 07, 2010, 11:15:24 PM » |
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Wow.. I was sitting here today bored out of my mind trying to recover from a horrible cold and I thought about Derb twice. I was wondering where he was and why there where no posts from him. Now I read this.
Let him know we are all thinking about his speedy recovery!
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« Reply #21 on: June 08, 2010, 01:17:11 AM » |
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All the above and then some OM. Get in, get it done and get home man.
Take care of yourself also Glo.
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« Reply #22 on: June 08, 2010, 07:49:23 AM » |
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I'm so very sorry to hear this Glo.
The very best to you Derbmeister.
You're the standard candle in my mind when it comes to dealing with life's tougher dealings.
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« Reply #23 on: June 08, 2010, 08:22:33 AM » |
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Gloria,
give Timmy my best, and tell him to get well and get his a$$ out of there.
Call me on the telefonium if there is anything I can do.
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« Reply #24 on: June 08, 2010, 09:42:26 AM » |
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..please get better Derb!  Brent W1IA |
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