Brock, Mason and friends.
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Yo, Rich! I’m at the James for an appointment. The nurse just told me one of the issues I had was that I was indeed septic. They used much larger wording than that previously so I had no idea what they were talking about.
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Oh shit... Glad you got it cleared up and had no complications... So next time with you or any other family members that appear to have an infection or running a high fever ADDRESS SEPSIS WITH THE DOCTOR... Nothing to fool with... Now go get Masons girlfriend a buck...Yo, Rich! I’m at the James for an appointment. The nurse just told me one of the issues I had was that I was indeed septic. They used much larger wording than that previously so I had no idea what they were talking about.
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I believe @Deersurgeon is in the medical field and can fill in everyone on how deadly Sepsis can be...
Wow, that's really bad Brock. You are fortunate to come out as you did.Yo, Rich! I’m at the James for an appointment. The nurse just told me one of the issues I had was that I was indeed septic. They used much larger wording than that previously so I had no idea what they were talking about.
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I consider myself fortunate. When someone asks how I’m doing I generally say “Better than I deserve “…. And I mean it.
Deersurgeon
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Sepsis indeed can be life threatening just like a heart attack, stroke, or a major traumatic event. Time is life and prompt recognition of goal directed therapy is the mainstay of treatment with initiation of IV antibiotics, IV fluids, identification of source of infection with immediate treatment with surgery or other types of procedures if needed. In addition certain patients can be at increased risk for additional complications or possible mortality such as diabetics, elderly patients or patients with multiple pre-existing medical problems who already have compromise to their organs, in addition to patients on chemotherapy or immunomodulator agents.
sorry more than anyone probably wanted to hear and most important is not to delay presentation to a healthcare provider and not to delay treatment.
Brock you have my number and anyone else feel free to get ahold of me anytime if you have questions…always happy to help
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Deersurgeon.. thanks...Hopefully you just opened up some members eyes to this deadly condition that I'm sure most don't know exists...
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Marc, you are a good man. I appreciated the information you gave me on port placement! The surgeon that put it in for me said he could do it on either side but preferred the right simply because it was easier. He said he would put it on the left if I wanted, but I told him the right was just fine as I didn't want to make it any more difficult. He asked me why I wanted it on the left and I told him I didn't want to shoulder a gun and damage it. He moved it closer to the sternum than he usually does so it wouldn't be an issue.
He was a retired cardiac surgeon. As I was drifting off to neverland I recall asking if he got out of heart surgery by choice or if his batting average led him to his new retirement gig. I woke up as he was putting the last couple of stitches in. He told he was about done, and that is what happens to "Jokesters". He and I enjoyed our brief time together. BTW, the last few years has given me a new appreciation for those of you in the medical field. And by that I mean everyone. The nurses I've had amaze me. The GI doc that went in and dug around when I was in the hospital the last time.... good lord, I could not do that on a daily basis. Apparently I also have one of the Nation's best neurologist at OSU, and the guy calls me personally vs. having a nurse call. I think he does that with everyone, but I know he has the same warped sense of humor as I do. Drives my wife nuts because she sees no humor in human mortality.
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