Bigbird update

[BIGBIRD123]

Well, as most of you know, I had an accident at work but not covered be WC. After being basically forced to go back to work to keep my job, there has developed some severe complications. As most know I am diabetic and there lies part of the problems. I developed a severe infection and there is internal knee damage not yet determined. We are awaiting MRI results to determine if surgery is needed. The infection is bad and the Doctor has even discussed with me the possibility, though slight, of removal of part of my leg.

Please, if this doesn't offend you, Pray for me and my family. It is hard on us because of me being in Dallas and not in SA and Cheri with a new job.

Thanks so much for my MAAST Friends and I will keep you updated as things develope.

Respectfully,

[txav8r]

My prayers are with you Steve. Let me know if yall need anything.

[cbianco]

God bless.

It's a shame that making a living is also the thing that is slowly taking our life away.

Christopher

[hobogato]

that is certainly not the update we all were hoping for. let us know if there is anything we can do.

[rockmp]

God bless you and your family! Let us know if there is anything we can do!

[Gseclipse02]

if yall need anything I'm just a holler away ... I'm by yalls house just about every day for school don't be afraid to call

i hope every thing goes good take it easy

[ErikH]

God Bless you Steve.

You will be in our prayers.

[Neptune@gabesfish]

We are praying for you big guy..

[Europhyllia]

I am so sorry. You will be in our prayers.

[Bill S]

Let's all pray for the best.

[SABOB]

Sorry to hear this update,was hoping for better news.You will be in my prayers.

[Pennies2Cents]

Prayers are in the works... Take care!

[Kristy]

Sorry to hear this news. Steve, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I know how serious an infection can be. Please take it easy and do all you can to rest up and get better.

[apedroza]

Hope you get better soon Big Man!!

[DrMark]

Sorry to hear of your troubles, Steve.
Hope things work out, very much doubt it will go as far as you mentioned, but the diabetes is a problem with wound healing as you well know.
Mark

[JimD]

"Please take it easy and do all you can to rest up and get better."

Yup...

[Sherri]

My Prayers are with you Steve...you stay TOUGH and do what the Dr's order you to do. Don't worry about MAAST....please - just take care of yourself and get that infection healed. Diabetes is not something you mess around with. If Cheri needs anything - I'm a phone call away.

[justahobby]

Steve, I'm def. praying for you.

It's great to hear so many people ready to pray for a fellow MAAST member.

[Mr Cob]

Thanks for the update Steve. Wish it was better news, we'll keep you in prayer and hope for the best outcome possible!

[MRSBIGBIRD123]

Thanks to all who have stayed in contact with Steve or myself.......it really is great to have such true friends. It is a very disheartening that I am unable to be with him during this time of need. It really means a lot to me, for all of those who have called, or even visited Steve during this time, and keeping his spirits up.

Thanks again!

[BigKGlen]

You and Cheri looked after me and mine, we're here for you. ANYTHING, just call!

[BIGBIRD123]

Well, some good news...no surgery. I have a crack on the top of my Tibia in the knee joint and a torn quadracep muscle. The tear in the quad has bled into the muscle causing the internal infection and the laceration infection below my knee. I am on "Gamma Radiation" type antibiotics...lol...not really, but they are real strong. Strong enough to make the "big boy" nausious(sp). I will be off my feet until Friday, then limited walking for about another week. . This is good news and a relief.

Thanks for all the prayers...

[danny]

God bless.

It's a shame that making a living is also the thing that is slowly taking our life away.

Christopher

Not very good with words, are you?

[JimD]

^^^ And this is relavent to the topic how??

[cbianco]

Well, some good news...no surgery. I have a crack on the top of my Tibia in the knee joint and a torn quadracep muscle. The tear in the quad has bled into the muscle causing the internal infection and the laceration infection below my knee.

Ouch! We need a TMAC leader, heal soon!

I am on "Gamma Radiation" type antibiotics...lol...not really, but they are real strong.

You'll be just like SuperMan in no time.

Strong enough to make the "big boy" nausious(sp). I will be off my feet until Friday, then limited walking for about another week. . This is good news and a relief.

Good to hear.

Thanks for all the prayers...


Not very good with words, are you?

No, no. I say what I mean. Now spelling on the other hand... I stink at spelling.




^^^ And this is relavent to the topic how??

Thank you Jim!



Glad to see that you are getting better Steve. You'll be providing again in no time! And since it was mentioned, I did not mean any ill will by my comment. I understand your frustration. My father was injured in a similar fashion.

Christopher

[msmith619]

Well, some good news...no surgery. I have a crack on the top of my Tibia in the knee joint and a torn quadracep muscle. The tear in the quad has bled into the muscle causing the internal infection and the laceration infection below my knee. I am on "Gamma Radiation" type antibiotics...lol...not really, but they are real strong. Strong enough to make the "big boy" nausious(sp). I will be off my feet until Friday, then limited walking for about another week. . This is good news and a relief.

Thanks for all the prayers...
That is great news! Glad to here it! Wishing you a quick and complete recovery.

[Sherri]

See what a few Prayers can do for ya? :bigsmile: Now the hard part is gonna be keeping you off your feet for any amount of time!

[BIGBIRD123]

i'm ready to go back to work now...just really sore.

[cowboy572]

Steve, wishing you a fast recovery. With that tibia fracture you need to stay off of it. Thats the only way it's going to heal. Tibia fractures that are hight on the bone heal better than lower ones. Do we need to take a collection up to get you a scooter from the scooter store? He He

[BIGBIRD123]

no but one to help pay my light bill would be nice...lol

[SABOB]

I thought the Scooter Store guaranteed a scooter with Medicare.....Steve ,you are on Medicare aren't you..LOL, just kidding.Glad to hear the news.Follow MD's orders,they do know what they are doing!!!

[BIGBIRD123]

I would like to say Thanks to my MAAST Family for the lovely flower/plant arrangement. In this lonely hospital room, it was a welcome site. Thanks so much...

[Bill S]

We wanted to send a selection of macroalgae, but we were worried about you making too many requests to empty a bedpan and for repeatedly requesting multiple saline IV bags.

Of course, an IV would make a GREAT acclamation drip!

[Mrs. z28pwr]

Steve, we are glad you are doing better......... I haven't logged in a while sorry for the late response....

[d3rryc]

What news, Steve? Got an update for us?

[BIGBIRD123]

Thanks for the well wishes. I finally got home from Dallas today. Had a meeting with an Orthopedic Surgeon and not the best of news. I could be off my leg from 10 days to 6 months, depending on how fast the infection disipates. This will determine how fast the Tibial crack and the Quadracep tear heals. The Quad tear is pretty extreme but for now they are not anticipating surgery. Something that I don't understand is that both sides of my leg are hard as a rock, not soft and mushy. I have a large pocket of fluid to the side under my kneecap. I would post pictures but, again this is a family site.

[jroescher]

If you won't post pictures, I will....
http://www.maast.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=4384&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1257817465

[mama]

Thanks for the well wishes. I finally got home from Dallas today. Had a meeting with an Orthopedic Surgeon and not the best of news. I could be off my leg from 10 days to 6 months, depending on how fast the infection disipates. This will determine how fast the Tibial crack and the Quadracep tear heals. The Quad tear is pretty extreme but for now they are not anticipating surgery. Something that I don't understand is that both sides of my leg are hard as a rock, not soft and mushy. I have a large pocket of fluid to the side under my kneecap. I would post pictures but, again this is a family site.

BB!!!!! I just logged on for the first time in MONTHS, I think:what_smile: I am so sorry I could not have said my prayers sooner, but Cheri knows she has a good friend here in Austin per our last phone conversation:wink_smile: and will do anything for you guys...You have a great support system here and glad to have read all the well wishes for you...Mama luvs ya:bighug:

[BIGBIRD123]

I actually had to drive back because of my truck being there. There was no comfortable way to put my leg. I tried everything up to hanging it out the window. I was the most excruciating drive I have ever made. If you have any medical knowledge, I was and am just short of having "compartment syndrome". Time will tell...

Compartment syndrome: https://health.google.com/health/ref...tment+syndrome (https://health.google.com/health/ref/Compartment+syndrome)

I have a lot of the symptoms.

[stoneroller]

Best wishes to you Steve.

[tate1]

Steve,

We don't check this site often, sorry to hear about your injury. We wish you the best in your recovery.

Chad~n~Belinda

[Mr Cob]

haha...John! That's funny!

[BIGBIRD123]

Well had Dr visit yesterday. The worry is about the internal damage and the development of blood clots. The infection seems to be under control but this being a crushing injury and the depth of the damage to the muscles creates the clotting problem. They now have me on coumadin to thin my blood to help prevent the clots. As the swelling goes down, we see other damage but hope for the best. Please continue the prayers and thank you so much...

[Paul28]

**** man your going throgh alot hope it turns out good in long run prayers to you :)

[scuba_steveo]

I am just now reading this for the first time. I hope everything turns out alright. Let us know if we can help in any way.

[OrionN]

Good luck Steve. I hope that everything is better. We will pray for you and your family

[dannyv]

Same here Steve, first time reading this thread. Our prayers will go out to you and your family...

[Jolly]

I hope all of these responses lift your spirits and let you know the small, but growing MAAST family is behind you. Our prayers are with you and your family, Jolly