izbiggs
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I guess the title is self-explanatory... Does anybody know if he's okay?
Where's Cosbyart?
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Teamonger
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I have been wondering that as well. When I first joined he was everywhere being his wonderful informative self then he just suddenly dropped off the face of the forum. I hope life is treating him ok.
Sarah K
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he has done this before...I never really knew why, but then when he came back, he went back and responded to so many threads he missed! So crazy! I hope he comes back soon too, he is amazingly good at helping people, and since he doesn't have a store or anything, he has the time to devote to helping everyone. A lot of people that have stores (and other full-time jobs), can get really busy with that, and can't really keep up with the forums as good. I personally can only keep up because of my day job on a computer, but once I go home, I rarely get online.
Serle
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The man is a fountain of information , sure helped me in a couple situations. Where are you '' CA'' ?
crabbypatty
aka Mad Mantis
@izbiggs @Teamonger @Sarah K @Serle I've been in contact with Thomas and he's ok! He's been busy, and very very sick. But he's recovering! He said he'll be back when he's 100%. He said to say hello to everyone :clap:
Teamonger
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That's great to know! I'll send him all the good get better vibes through the internets!
Sarah K
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Oh thank goodness he is okay, but I am very sorry to hear he is sick.
I hope he recovers soon, tell him we miss him and we all wish him the best!
Serle
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Xlnt to hear , there has been quite a void in the forum without him... thnkz for the update ......... S
proserpina
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That's good to hear! Get well Cosbyart
Zeppy44
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I would of prayed for him if I would of known. I was just wondering about him myself. Dear Abba Father, please help our friend in any way you can. Amen.
There, never to late to pray. & I will remember him in my prayers.
There, never to late to pray. & I will remember him in my prayers.
Well hello everyone, and thanks for the responses and concern.
Yes I've disappeared from the forum before as many seem to do, life gets in the way one way or another. This time though it was different and why I didn't at least make an appearance.
It started off simple enough - I got busy with my arcade cabinet build project thinking it would take a week at most to do (still not done) and got behind here. Shortly afterwards I got deathly sick with pneumonia in both lungs and sepsis that was a "septic shock" (my body was literary shutting down, I was dying).
At the time I had no idea what was going on, but it was the worst I've ever been in my life. It started off feeling like a flu and in days got to the point I was unable to eat (even jello or liquids like soup) and only sleep.
Then I lost several days, I still do not remember them at all, my wife says I didn't get out of bed those days besides to use the bathroom a couple times. At that point of about a week in I was really confused, unable to eat anything, was running a 102 fever on average nonstop I was told, could barely walk as I was so weak and dizzy, I felt really horrible, and could only sleep - I finally told my wife I was ready to go to the hospital. Yeah I'm stubborn on doctors (runs in my family) and truth be told the first time I seen one I think in about 14 years (but they saved my life).
At the hospital with a few quick basic questions and the usual tests in the room like temperature/blood pressure/oxygen saturation level/etc I was put on oxygen, given a IV as I was severely dehydrated and to start various medicines, and I got moved to the ICU (intensive care unit).
After x-rays, a cat scan, lots of blood tests, some exams, and other tests I'm sure I'm forgetting, they told me what was wrong with me or rather told my wife. I just remember my assigned doctor was furious as she kept saying if she got to me even days sooner it would not have been so life-threatening serious.
Seems I'm blabbering...
Well after a week of being hospitalized a few days in ICU and the rest in a recovery ward, they felt I was able to go home if I continued various medications (some powerful antibiotics and such), and if I kept regular appointments with the doctor for awhile. Thankfully though right before I was released the respiratory tech/doc said my lungs were recovering enough and cancelled the at home oxygen that they signed me up for a day prior.
Since then I have been recovering slowly, and a x-ray last week showed my lungs were clear with the pneumonia gone. I've gained some physical strength back and can get around better, and I have only one more visit with the doctor currently (if all goes well) before they release me from their care officially.
I do know there are some side affects from the sepsis, which there are in half of those who survive it (I was told anyway). My most obvious lingering affect is a mental fog where I feel confused most times, find it hard to communicate especially understanding others (such as a sarcastic comment, or putting together what is said in conversation on how it relates - but in text it helps some). I also now get migraine headaches which I have never had before.
Talking to my doctor about it she said there are some medications that may help with it, but are likely will not be of much help. When I asked about how long the mental affect would last she told me it could be years or likely the rest of my life.
The doctor also put me on Zyban to help me quit smoking (didn't work of course), and is a anti-depressant so it isn't helping me mentally either since I was released from the hospital. I'm currently getting weened off of that medication, so is why I am somewhat better than I have been since before everything.
One good thing though is my dad's online and eBay business is doing so well (he left his 20 something year long job to do his business full-time over a year ago) that I am now working and helping him - mainly packaging/shipping most of the 90-140+ daily orders. That has been a great help in many ways, not to mention staying at home even when working, and quitting my old job that I was on unpaid medical leave from anyway (and they cancelled my health insurance after I left the hospital) even though I submitted the proper medical leave/excuse forms from my doctor.
Sad to say I've been over this comment many times to fix errors, and to make it more understandable, if not shorter too without much luck. I've been at this for well over an hour so I give up.
I hope to be a around some on the forum, but doubt I can ever return any level near my original capacity here. As @crabbypatty mentioned I was hoping to return when I felt at a 100% but that isn't going to happen, so I figured some interaction on my part is better than none.
Yes I've disappeared from the forum before as many seem to do, life gets in the way one way or another. This time though it was different and why I didn't at least make an appearance.
It started off simple enough - I got busy with my arcade cabinet build project thinking it would take a week at most to do (still not done) and got behind here. Shortly afterwards I got deathly sick with pneumonia in both lungs and sepsis that was a "septic shock" (my body was literary shutting down, I was dying).
At the time I had no idea what was going on, but it was the worst I've ever been in my life. It started off feeling like a flu and in days got to the point I was unable to eat (even jello or liquids like soup) and only sleep.
Then I lost several days, I still do not remember them at all, my wife says I didn't get out of bed those days besides to use the bathroom a couple times. At that point of about a week in I was really confused, unable to eat anything, was running a 102 fever on average nonstop I was told, could barely walk as I was so weak and dizzy, I felt really horrible, and could only sleep - I finally told my wife I was ready to go to the hospital. Yeah I'm stubborn on doctors (runs in my family) and truth be told the first time I seen one I think in about 14 years (but they saved my life).
At the hospital with a few quick basic questions and the usual tests in the room like temperature/blood pressure/oxygen saturation level/etc I was put on oxygen, given a IV as I was severely dehydrated and to start various medicines, and I got moved to the ICU (intensive care unit).
After x-rays, a cat scan, lots of blood tests, some exams, and other tests I'm sure I'm forgetting, they told me what was wrong with me or rather told my wife. I just remember my assigned doctor was furious as she kept saying if she got to me even days sooner it would not have been so life-threatening serious.
Seems I'm blabbering...
Well after a week of being hospitalized a few days in ICU and the rest in a recovery ward, they felt I was able to go home if I continued various medications (some powerful antibiotics and such), and if I kept regular appointments with the doctor for awhile. Thankfully though right before I was released the respiratory tech/doc said my lungs were recovering enough and cancelled the at home oxygen that they signed me up for a day prior.
Since then I have been recovering slowly, and a x-ray last week showed my lungs were clear with the pneumonia gone. I've gained some physical strength back and can get around better, and I have only one more visit with the doctor currently (if all goes well) before they release me from their care officially.
I do know there are some side affects from the sepsis, which there are in half of those who survive it (I was told anyway). My most obvious lingering affect is a mental fog where I feel confused most times, find it hard to communicate especially understanding others (such as a sarcastic comment, or putting together what is said in conversation on how it relates - but in text it helps some). I also now get migraine headaches which I have never had before.
Talking to my doctor about it she said there are some medications that may help with it, but are likely will not be of much help. When I asked about how long the mental affect would last she told me it could be years or likely the rest of my life.
The doctor also put me on Zyban to help me quit smoking (didn't work of course), and is a anti-depressant so it isn't helping me mentally either since I was released from the hospital. I'm currently getting weened off of that medication, so is why I am somewhat better than I have been since before everything.
One good thing though is my dad's online and eBay business is doing so well (he left his 20 something year long job to do his business full-time over a year ago) that I am now working and helping him - mainly packaging/shipping most of the 90-140+ daily orders. That has been a great help in many ways, not to mention staying at home even when working, and quitting my old job that I was on unpaid medical leave from anyway (and they cancelled my health insurance after I left the hospital) even though I submitted the proper medical leave/excuse forms from my doctor.
Sad to say I've been over this comment many times to fix errors, and to make it more understandable, if not shorter too without much luck. I've been at this for well over an hour so I give up.
I hope to be a around some on the forum, but doubt I can ever return any level near my original capacity here. As @crabbypatty mentioned I was hoping to return when I felt at a 100% but that isn't going to happen, so I figured some interaction on my part is better than none.
Zeppy44
Well-known member
Glad you are doing better and thanks for the info. Aye, your presence was sorely missed. At age 71 I have finally learned to protect my health as best I can. Takes a long time to recover from pneumonia, much less double and sepsis!
@Zeppy44 Thanks. I blame the pneumonia on a co-worker who had it about 3 weeks before I showed signs, she was coughing everywhere (seems no one bothers to cover their mouth when they cough anymore).
I must admit I'm not sure how effective the flu and pneumonia shots really are, but I'll be stopping by getting one regularly for any chance they will prevent it from happening again.
I must admit I'm not sure how effective the flu and pneumonia shots really are, but I'll be stopping by getting one regularly for any chance they will prevent it from happening again.
Sticky
Well-known member
I had pneumonia for the first time this winter. Fun! I didnt feel like eating much but I made lots of teas. Im glad you are better now.
I hope you thanked the employee for the nice gift she gave you! Aweful person.
I hope you thanked the employee for the nice gift she gave you! Aweful person.
Ocelotbren
Well-known member
That is awful! I'm glad to hear you made it through the worst and are doing better now.
Strange it was my first time as well, seems it's been bad for it. Yes, I did thank her for not covering her mouth coughing at least while she had it. I know no matter how careful people are, sickness gets passed around easy enough without any help.
That I am thanks.
Teamonger
Well-known member
Happy to have you back but oh boy that was a rough trip.
Anyone that has tangled with pneumonia knows how terrible it is. I had it 2 years back, was out for 2 weeks and lost 15lbs before I managed to get the proper antibiotics. That was a horrible experience and it was nowhere near what you went through. The confusion is terrible and I hope your mind sees fit to clear itself a little and you remain on the mend.
Welcome back!
Anyone that has tangled with pneumonia knows how terrible it is. I had it 2 years back, was out for 2 weeks and lost 15lbs before I managed to get the proper antibiotics. That was a horrible experience and it was nowhere near what you went through. The confusion is terrible and I hope your mind sees fit to clear itself a little and you remain on the mend.
Welcome back!
guapoalto049
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Glad to hear you're back and healthy! If you had been close to Allentown, PA you could've been cared for by a fellow mantis keeper ?
I've seen many people die from Strep pneumonia, and there's a vaccine to help us learn to kill it. Take advantage!
I've seen many people die from Strep pneumonia, and there's a vaccine to help us learn to kill it. Take advantage!
