Just so you know...

[Hooraw]

Fibber et al,

I am sprung. I'm home now.

I went through the hospital thing, a couple of times in the last 8 years, and I am 73, and I thought I had it tough. You have and are going through a tough regimen after the fact. Hope you manage. We'd be a lost bunch without you!

[Killer Svend]

Glad to see you back in business, but take care of yourself, don't do things that I wouldn't do, wish for your full recover soonest.

Killer Svend

[Rami]

Hey guys,

While I am happy to be home, the hospitalization was not really a success. The hospital which I went to did not, despite my repeated requests, put my leg into a compression wrap, which is the normal course of treatment in addition to elevation and IV antibiotics. They only had my leg in elevation, and because of that, my leg swelled once release from the hospital until arrival at the wound care center, where I have my compression bandages applied and removed, to 6cm larger (48cm) than it usually is without it being in compression, and this already is a swollen state.

Accordingly, I called the patient relations department at the hospital and chewed them out for their lack of effective treatment, and I checked an admitting nurse in the emergency department with another local hospital to ensure that they do allow for compression dressings to be applied/administered during hospitalizations. If I have another episode like this and hospitalization is required, I will go there. I also have my leg back in compression, which is helping to reduce the edema and tenderness, not to mention making me piss like a race horse.

On the positive side, they did extensive lab work on my blood, and all of my blood levels and numbers are well within normal limits, and I continue to rejoice in the fact that my blood sugar remains normal and I am not diabetic. That would only further complicate my condition.

[No Dice]

Very sorry to hear that, But what can be said............
That sucks..........

[Fibber]

Rami;

If the compression is a normal type of treatment for this condition and they ignored repeated requests for compression bandages, along with a worsening condition, I would advise you to seriously consider retaining a proven track record medical malpractice law firm.

You might have gotten a doctor who is still "practicing" so that some day they will get it right, trying something new as a personal theory, or staff that is just too indifferent or lazy to do it. Chewing out the hosp rep only results in you feeling better, they hang up the phone and could care less.

I once was employed as a medical insurance field representative, fancy rephrase of medical malpractice investigator, and have seen people sue for less and win.

[Rami]

Fibber,

To be honest...I've never been much of a lawsuit guy, maybe because I'm not dumb enough to put a hot cup of coffee between my legs. But I will say this....if they try to bill me for any uncovered services, I will tell them that I've contacted a lawyer and am already considering a lawsuit. I'm sure that will make those bills disappear like a pizza at a weight watcher's convention.

[Ivan]

Hello Rami,

I just saw this thread last night.

I wish you the best of luck and hope things improve for you.

By the, what subject do you teach?

- Ivan.

[Rami]

Hello Rami,

I just saw this thread last night.

I wish you the best of luck and hope things improve for you.

By the, what subject do you teach?

- Ivan.

Ivan,

I primarily teach US History I and II, World History I and II, Civics, and Modern World History post-1945. (Levels include AP, Honors, and College Prep)

I am licensed for teaching High School (Grades 9-12) and Middle School. (Grades 5-8) The History classification is for both age levels, and I am also fully licensed for Middle School Humanities. This includes Geography, Ancient Civilizations, and a significant amount of history through literature, so in that capacity I've coordinated heavily with the English teachers. I've also occasionally dabbled in teaching Psychology and Sociology, though that's not really my cup of tea.

[highpockets]

Rami,

My cousin taught 8th grade history in Newton N.J. for 30 years and LOVED every minute of it. Good for you.

We need, good committed teachers these days to teach the REAL thing!

[Rami]

Hey guys.

I was sick of hearing her whine, so we went for a stroll along the German frontier.

[highpockets]

[Hiede]

Guess you talked her into leaving her ax at home, LOL.

[Finn]

The safe distance you keep says that you're a happily married man.

Finn

[Rami]

Guess you talked her into leaving her ax at home, LOL.

Hiede,

Very well played, I didn't draw those two together. That's a bit ironic considering that I lived in Fall River for a few years in my late teens and early twenties, and took a whack at visiting that house several times.

They've actually turned it into a Bed and Breakfast, and I've proposed in the past that my wife and I spend the night there. It is a legitimate tourist and historical attraction. She doesn't seem too thrilled with the idea, I guess she questions my motives.

https://lizzie-borden.com/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lizzie_Borden_House

[Robert John]

Guess you talked her into leaving her ax at home, LOL.

lol

Thanks for the link.

[Shadow Wolf 07]

The safe distance you keep says that you're a happily married man.

Finn

LOL... happily married and whipped.

[Finn]

Maybe your overlooked a single type? Anyway, that's gonna be a HUGE download. Boy, I'm looking forward to that.

But what an undertaking you have been doing this time. Thank you to you and the whole team for doing these wonders.

Finn

[Desert Rat]

Thoughts and prayers for you from me and Lindsay.

I'm at a loss what to say that hasn't been said already, plus words are hard to come and seem inadequate in these situations. But you will stay in my thoughts and prayers until you come through this.

As us Limeys say 'stiff upper lip, my good man.'



Fairwinds old friend,
Jamie.

PS. Just noticed this post from days ago didn't 'take', so reloaded the autosave, I know your home now and the situation has changed.

[Hiede]

LOL... happily married and whipped.

Shadow Wulf are you saying he is a yes dear,no dear and whatever you say dear?If so it explains a lot.

I think this is the only place he gets tp talk and became the SOH blabber/ LOL

[Rami]

Hiede,

No, I'm definitely not the "yes, dear" type. Being Type A and OCD, I'm a neat freak and usually have things like dishes, vacuuming, laundry, and other stuff done before it even becomes a problem, and now our kids are old enough that the load of running the house is starting to be handed over to them.

We clash frequently over the kids, my pushing myself too hard, and other issues, but she knows I speak my mind and don't hold back. I know it chafes her sometimes, but she's said a number of times that she respects me because I have a spine, don't back down from my convictions, and always have her back no matter what. I also do whatever I have to do to take care of her, our kids, and my mom.

She just thinks I spend too much time on this damn game, can't fault her for that. But in her words, it ain't drinking, gambling, or smoking. But she does roll her eyes when she walks into my study and sees me with a joystick in my hand, and literally leaning 45 degrees in my desk chair without even realizing I'm doing it.

[SSI01]

It ain't CFS2, but rather FS9 and FSX - but mine says she knows exactly where I am and am always available for anything she's got going. No need to ring Moe's Tavern to find me. Her pet peeve is knowing her biggest rival for my affections is a group of inanimate objects - she still has a little trouble understanding that.

[No Dice]

Any GOOD updates Rami, Hope all is on the mend.

Dude..If we lose you...we lose the SOH.

[Hiede]

Rami

So you children aew your child labor?

[Rami]

Rami

So you children are your child labor?

Hiede,

My wife and I are teaching them to be responsible adults when they grow up and to pitch in and help because it's their obligation as part of the family, not because they're being paid or getting something for it. (Other than clothes on their back, food on their plates, a safe, warm home with a roof over their head, and two loving parents) Part of being a family means sharing the load, and learning how to carry your own weight. We're starting to or going to be teaching our kids how to cook for themselves, how to clean up after themselves, to do their own laundry, and do basic car and home repairs, so when they leave home and fend for themselves, they'll have the skills and know-how to be self-sufficient. My parents did the same thing to me, and my wife's parents are similar.

Think of it like how Talon ran the boat...if you're on board, you help. No one gets a free ride.

[Rami]

No Dice,

My leg is doing significantly better, thank you. The wounds are far less painful, draining less, and the skin surrounding them is healing up nicely. The ulcers have even shrunk somewhat. That being said, there still is no long-term cure; this is a condition that can be managed, but will always be a balancing act. I've been home since I was in the hospital, and the true test regarding how my leg responds will be on Friday when I go back to work.

I am taking every precaution to keep the stress on my leg to a minimum, but I also refuse to be the bed-ridden grandparents of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

With regard to your other concern, no worries. I did the GSL town of Sedan, France tonight and sent it off to the BoB / BoF team, so we're still plugging away there.