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Post by factorychef on Mar 20, 2024 16:26:16 GMT -5
Another week in the hospital in Vinton. That must of been one hell of an infection he had.
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Post by Hobson on Mar 20, 2024 17:28:31 GMT -5
OMG, I didn't realize how serious this was. Very glad that Todd is improving, but it sounds like a long road ahead.
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Post by factorychef on Mar 20, 2024 18:08:30 GMT -5
Sepsis through his whole body. I will see him friday.He has a long road to go.
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Post by Rob Hanesworth on Mar 20, 2024 21:48:01 GMT -5
Of course Todd's health is the priority, but I hope this is not also a financial blow. My copay for that much hospital time and a helicopter ride would be substantial.
Possibly the fact that the stitches from the original surgery opened up casts some liability onto the surgeon and hospital.
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Post by Dub on Mar 20, 2024 22:15:51 GMT -5
Of course Todd's health is the priority, but I hope this is not also a financial blow. My copay for that much hospital time and a helicopter ride would be substantial. Possibly the fact that the stitches from the original surgery opened up casts some liability onto the surgeon and hospital. Todd isn’t retired, he’s employed by a state agency. I’m guessing his medical coverage would be through them. Kim was, as I recall, Director of Human Resources at the Virginia Gay hospital where Todd is now headed. Of course I know nothing about Todd’s medical insurance but I’m thinking it’s probably OK.
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Post by howard lee on Mar 22, 2024 6:22:00 GMT -5
Sepsis through his whole body. I will see him friday.He has a long road to go.
Please let Todd know that we all continue to wish him a speedy and complete recovery and he has been a constant topic of conversation here.
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Post by theevan on Mar 22, 2024 6:36:37 GMT -5
Gosh, sepsis throughout! Praying for Todd. And his daughters, who must be so anxious.
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Post by factorychef on Mar 22, 2024 6:39:44 GMT -5
Todd told me his insurance covers everything. That's good to hear. He was suppose to be admitted to our local hospital yesterday but they where having some problems with his paperwork.He also said he was very very close to dying over a period of time. I hope I get to see him today but it's snowing pretty hard right now.
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Post by howard lee on Mar 22, 2024 6:45:22 GMT -5
Todd told me his insurance covers everything. That's good to hear. He was suppose to be admitted to our local hospital yesterday but they where having some problems with his paperwork.He also said he was very very close to dying over a period of time. I hope I get to see him today but it's snowing pretty hard right now.
So they haven't moved him yet?
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Post by Cornflake on Mar 22, 2024 7:08:16 GMT -5
The updates are appreciated. Keep them coming.
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Post by Dub on Mar 22, 2024 8:03:06 GMT -5
We didn’t visit yesterday, we were way south of here doing a couple of booked shows. This morning we have to get Fiddlerina to the VA Hospital in Iowa City for a scheduled follow-up and it’s snowing like crazy with ice around Iowa City. We may not get to Vinton today. We’ll see.
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Post by Marshall on Mar 22, 2024 8:06:33 GMT -5
**sigh**
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Post by Cosmic Wonder on Mar 22, 2024 8:13:19 GMT -5
I was afraid of something like this. Prayers and good thoughts for Todd.
Mike
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Post by Dub on Mar 22, 2024 9:45:18 GMT -5
I was afraid of something like this. Prayers and good thoughts for Todd. Mike He’s actually on the mend now. The transfer to Virginia Gay Hospital in Vinton is for PT. Lying in a hospital bed for that long leaves one too weak to walk around inside safely let alone do any stairs. That’s why hospitals try to get patients up and walking as quickly as possible.
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Post by Marshall on Mar 22, 2024 10:44:29 GMT -5
Sepsis is SERIOUS shit. It's not just the infection. It's your body's immune system going into OVERDRIVE to fight an infection, where it starts attacking your own organs.
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Post by factorychef on Mar 22, 2024 14:33:57 GMT -5
Todd is still at the hospital in Cedar Rapids. He was suppose to be in the Vinton Hospital by today but will be there starting tomorrow.
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Post by factorychef on Mar 23, 2024 16:20:48 GMT -5
I saw Todd. He looked tired. He is on antibiotics every 2 hours around the clock. So he won't be getting much sleep. He is on a special diet for awhile. If things go well he may get back home Thursday. Other then that he is on the road to recovery.
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Post by Dub on Mar 23, 2024 16:25:01 GMT -5
I saw Todd. He looked tired. He is on antibiotics every 2 hours around the clock. So he won't be getting much sleep. He is on a special diet for awhile. If things go well he may get back home Thursday. Other then that he is on the road to recovery. Thanks, Bob.
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Post by Dub on Mar 23, 2024 23:04:08 GMT -5
Todd’s daughter, Taylor, told me yesterday that…
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Post by howard lee on Mar 24, 2024 8:52:37 GMT -5
More good news. The miracle of hardiness combined with modern medical technology.
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