Health Rant...

[Arlo Kalon 2.0]

I'm at the end of my rope. Twice now this draining fistula beside my belly button has dried up long enough for me to go on a liquid diet. After a week on liquids, I could begin a soft diet for a week and then I'd be home free to eat whatever I want. Problem is, each time around third day of liquid diet it has opened back up and started draining heavily again. I'm tired of this bag hanging off my gut that often leaks intestinal bile onto my clothing. Monday of next week I'm seeing a fistula specialist surgeon at a university hospital that has developed some new technique of closing off a fistula with a flap from surrounding muscle tissue. It will be my 17th major surgery and I don't bounce back from them like I did when I was younger. Plus, I am high risk for serious infection because my immune system is compromised. I've been prayed over by several old saints from a number of denominations but God doesn't seem to be listening. I'm about to side with Colin on the existence of God. I've been taught that nothing happens to me that doesn't pass by the Throne first. Also, I'm beginning to doubt Romans 8:28 about God works all things together for our good. I can't see anything good coming from this. I lost 7 months of iincome last year and am headed for more loss. I'm just tired of this whole fiasco... the end. Thanks for letting me vent.

 

[John Butto]

We are here for you.

Sometimes a good rant will be heard by the big boss.

 

[Jet Fast Printing]

Don't give up Arlo.... Keep fightin!


Some times a good rant makes ya feel a little better!

 

[Marlene]

I'm about to side with Colin on the existence of God. I've been taught that nothing happens to me that doesn't pass by the Throne first. Also, I'm beginning to doubt Romans 8:28 about God works all things together for our good. I can't see anything good coming from this. I lost 7 months of iincome last year and am headed for more loss. I'm just tired of this whole fiasco... the end. Thanks for letting me vent.

faith to the faithful is an important part of life. you know that I am not a believer but I do encourage you to keep your faith in all that you believe to be true as it will give you the strenght to make it thru these hard times. things do have a way of working themselves out. you have a lot problems and it is overwhelming. stay strong. the fact that there is a new method to close the fistula means that hope is there for a way forward. one step forward may come out of the new method and every step is one more away from all that you have been thru. all my best wishes and hopes to you my friend

 

[Mosh]

I will still put you in my family's prays Arlo!

 

[d fleming]

You just keep strokin' Arlo, nothing but good thoughts in your direction!

 

[Jack Knight1979]

I hear you brother. You've been down a hard road for sure. You certainly deserve to rant all you want. I hope this specialist can dial you in and you can move forward.

You are in my thoughts.

 

[OldPaint]

ARLO, iam askin the same question........ive not had as many but i think iam over a dozen surgeries .........for differnt things but the last one OPEN HEART........was a little over the top on testing of my faith!!!!!! we grow up with the dream of having all this fun after we reach retirement age, ONLY to have it squashed every time we turn around by some MEDICAL SCHIT!!!!!! mine started at 60!!!! up untill then i HADNT SEEN A DOCTOR SINCE I GOT OUTA THE SERVICE IN 73!!!!!! now all i do ............is doctor appointments. as you know when you come real close to not being here anymore, and then you still are, i keep sayin........i dont need anymore convincing of faiths power to heal...........I BELIEVE ..........now stop given me so much pain to prove a point!!!!!!! i just want to enjoy life...

 

[CheapVehicleWrap]

I feel for ya man! Vent here ANYTIME.

My good friend passed in the hospital last night. He's been there since the beginning of November. He would have been 54 on the 22nd. GREAT lawyer Teddy was. Heart problems and he should be awaiting one now, but has been on 24/7 dialysis to reduce fluids/swelling for nearly a month now. Had they actually put a pump or 2 in, rather than a valve, as they were supposed to... maybe he'd have had that 50/50 chance they promised. About a week ago they gave him 4-6 weeks as his lack of circulation was turning his toes black etc. etc. I was hoping it would be quick, and I guess it was.

Here's to being on this side of the grass today Arlo!

 

[john1]

I wish you the best in these hard times. Hang in there!

 

[James Burke]

I'm prayin'!

 

[Colin]

I really feel for you pal. There's a lot of truth in that old saying: "If you've got your health, you've got everything." I had a hernia 2 or 3 years ago, and after the surgery, felt as weak as a kitten just trying to get up.

I don't wish to dwell on the "god" issue, but yes, the world.....indeed the universe appears exactly as one would expect if there were no personal god. It is hostile and indifferent. We now enjoy our much longer lives thanks to modern medicine and dentistry (even with it's limitations). The average life span for a human just a hundred years ago was something like 30.

But gods or no gods, there is hope for your recovery, and I hope you can focus on that, and seek the best possible medical care. It sounds like that doctor you see on Monday might be able to help.

Until then, hang in there, and I don't know how or what, but if there's anything I or we can do to help, let us know.

 

[mikey-Oh]

Prayer's sent Dave!
Holding on to my annual vacation time, just let me know when sir!