Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« on: March 12, 2009, 03:53:56 PM » |
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I've had a what feels like a 3 foot screwdriver between my ribs and the wall around my left lung since Monday evening. The doctor claims the vent tube isnt working and I need surgery first thing in the morning :'( I've been caged in this hospital room for 4 days now with only enough slack in the wires and tubes to make it to the restroom. The pain this tube has put me in is intense and the bad thing it will stay in for several days after surgery .You folks that will hook a brother up with a prayer I'm really having a dreadful feeling about this.  |
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« Reply #1 on: March 12, 2009, 03:59:06 PM » |
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Consider yourself hooked up, Joe. Timbr n I are sending good thoughts your way.  (Not a medical pro, of course, but if I were to hazard a guess as to the cause of your pain I'd lean toward an inflammation of the pleural lining. It's very painful but fixable so don't let yourself go to the dark side on this one.  ) |
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« Reply #2 on: March 12, 2009, 04:06:44 PM » |
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You are a brother to me and I will be praying for comfort and complete healing for you. I am also praying for comfort and Peace for those loved ones that are concerned for you. If you want any of us down there with you, Joe, just say the word. I will also share this request with other believers that I know. God bless you and do as the medical professionals tell ya.
Dave
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Black Dog
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« Reply #3 on: March 12, 2009, 04:07:03 PM » |
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Joe,
Stay strong Brother... Good thoughts and best wishes headed yer way from Wisconsin.
Black Dog
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BigMac NJ
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« Reply #4 on: March 12, 2009, 04:09:53 PM » |
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Joe,
Good, positive thoughts coming to you from the Jersey Shore !
Kevin
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« Reply #5 on: March 12, 2009, 04:12:49 PM » |
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Joe,
I surely will be lifting you up in prayer. I will also be praying for your family. They need you around awhile yet, HELL we all do. This club is family and we all look up to you, bro.
Blessings,
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3fan4life
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« Reply #6 on: March 12, 2009, 04:15:29 PM » |
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Consider Prayers Sent Joe.
I know it's tough not to worry.
Even though deep down I knew things would be OK I couldn't help but worry some before my heart surgery last year.
Things will be OK,
just hang in there and listen to the Dr's and Nurses. They really do know what they're talking about.
"Ginger" and I are looking forward to sharing some wind with you soon.
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Dag
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« Reply #7 on: March 12, 2009, 04:16:15 PM » |
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Hang in there Joe. We are praying for you Brother!
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« Reply #8 on: March 12, 2009, 04:16:46 PM » |
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Will you be able to have visitors this weekend after the surgery Joe??.... |
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« Reply #9 on: March 12, 2009, 04:18:26 PM » |
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Joe, All of our thought, prayers and positive Karma... rest up...see you on the road... Nice picture of the sunrise...it is all about staying positive...   |
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« Reply #10 on: March 12, 2009, 04:19:22 PM » |
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Joe, our thoughts and prayers are with you, the family, and the medical staff. Although pain bring us all down, especially in times like this, I found that in my experiences, everything will turn out ok.
Think of riding the Dragon because you'll soon will be back on it and this will all be behind you.
Wayne, solo1
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« Reply #11 on: March 12, 2009, 04:20:00 PM » |
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Sending good thoughts your way.
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ChromeDome
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« Reply #12 on: March 12, 2009, 04:21:28 PM » |
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You got them brother .... anything you need that I can help with .... you got it!
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Blackduck KS
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« Reply #13 on: March 12, 2009, 04:23:38 PM » |
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Faith is not knowing God can It`s knowing God Will. Have the faith brother he will take care of you. I`m praying real hard for you in KS. |
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« Reply #14 on: March 12, 2009, 04:25:27 PM » |
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You got it Joe, You'll be in my thoughts & prayers until you walk out of the hospital. You're one tuff dude, you'll sail through tomorrow with flying colors.
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Doc Moose
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« Reply #15 on: March 12, 2009, 04:26:19 PM » |
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Best wishes and prayers for you SJ. Hang tough, looking forward to seeing you again soon!
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« Reply #16 on: March 12, 2009, 04:29:30 PM » |
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Time to think positive buddy, they will fix you up, and you'll be on the road to recovery. Sleep all you can.
Yea, though I walk through the valley,
I will fear no evil: For Thou art with me.
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« Reply #17 on: March 12, 2009, 04:34:01 PM » |
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......it,s always worse in your mind, then in reality....keep your sights set on the ...other side...the surgery will be over before you know it.....in the mean time...think about what a lucky man you are...and how good life has been to your sorry Southern Fired Ass.....beautiful family....more sweet machines then you can throw a leg over at once....and alot of great friends....that will be keep you in their thoughts tomorrow and say a litttle prayer for ya....
.....look forward to reading your....post - op "post".. buddy
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« Reply #18 on: March 12, 2009, 04:35:28 PM » |
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Good luck Joe, Good thoughts and prayers sent your way.
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« Reply #19 on: March 12, 2009, 04:37:50 PM » |
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good thoughts and prayers coming your way buddy. i know it's hard, but do what they say. we know it's a difficult thing for us guys to do.
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« Reply #20 on: March 12, 2009, 04:38:27 PM » |
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Prayers out for ya Joe.
Get a chance give a brotha a call
See you out there
Smokey
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Gilligan
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« Reply #21 on: March 12, 2009, 04:39:33 PM » |
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I've seen what you are going through. The doctors have better procedures and better tools now. They will do a great job, and you will get better. Do what they say, and you will heal up. We plan on meeting you.
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« Reply #22 on: March 12, 2009, 04:47:43 PM » |
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Joe
In mine and Noah's prayers. I know it's hard not to worry but just give it over the Lord. I will also pray for the Doctors,nurses and antheslogists that will be with you in surgery.
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HotRod
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« Reply #23 on: March 12, 2009, 04:54:02 PM » |
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Ive prayed for you like many others and I have confidence you will pull through his with flying colors. Keep your chin up my friend, there is light at the end of the tunnel.
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98 T
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« Reply #24 on: March 12, 2009, 04:57:28 PM » |
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Prayers going your way from Wisconsin too...
You'll do fine and I hope you're home as soon as possible.
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RTaz
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« Reply #25 on: March 12, 2009, 05:01:38 PM » |
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...get well soon Joe...Devon and I will be thinking of you ...we have all the confidence that things will go good...I sure everyone in the club will be praying for you tomorrow...just keep good thoughts ....
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« Reply #26 on: March 12, 2009, 05:01:52 PM » |
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I'm praying for ya Joe! Try not to worry about tomorrow. Here's a pic of some good times for ya to think on. If I can do anything for you or the family just let me know. I promise I'll come back if ya send me for ammo!  |
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« Reply #27 on: March 12, 2009, 05:03:18 PM » |
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Thinking about you Joe!!! Good Luck!!!
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« Reply #28 on: March 12, 2009, 05:13:07 PM » |
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Hello Mr Smoking Joe , I have never met you but I sure have heard alot of great and funny comments about you , all in good fun ....looking forward that I will be able to meet you in person on the road , I look forward to it so keep the faith , do what the good Dr's and the good looking nurses say to do and you'll be up and around sooner than you think because you have many good people pulling for you .... so keep on fighting and because your too young to throw in the towel , RIGHT .... a lot of good thoughts and prayers going your way from Texas .... God knows I know what that word surgery means ( in the morning ) because I had both of my knees replaced in the summer of 2007 one after another and here I am .....Thanks Old Geezer Richard
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NiteRiderF6
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« Reply #29 on: March 12, 2009, 05:21:37 PM » |
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Oh Pashaw dude.... Relax... you are gonna feel so much better after this surgery is over that it won't even be funny. That knife is a scary thing, but it's the quickest thing to do in order to get better in a hurry. That vent tube works sometimes, but the knife works every time. I'll be pulling for you and know that you will be much better by the time you return from recovery. Then the next thing is to get off your back (and a$$) and move so that you don't get some infection or pneumonia from laying around in that hospital. You will be fine, you are young and strong and have a lot to get home to. Best Wishes for a FULL and quick RECOVERY.... When they wheel you off to surgery, tell 'em "BRING IT, LET'S RIDE!" By the way, those nurses are gonna try to look at your a$$ ;while you are walking around in that "backless" gown, so keep a close eye out. |
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« Reply #30 on: March 12, 2009, 05:24:25 PM » |
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Bro you are hooked up hard here. Sure is strange hearing about you being down and all cooped up.
Get well soon!
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« Reply #31 on: March 12, 2009, 05:26:34 PM » |
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« Reply #32 on: March 12, 2009, 05:27:55 PM » |
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« Reply #33 on: March 12, 2009, 05:29:02 PM » |
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HEY JOE ! Prayers all the way from Minnesota, but they maybe kinda cold.
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« Reply #34 on: March 12, 2009, 05:49:12 PM » |
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Hook up on the way SmokinJoe!!!!! Get well and keep us posted. Hay  |
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« Reply #35 on: March 12, 2009, 05:53:55 PM » |
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Sorry to hear Joe. Hang in there, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Don't worry about next week or the week after and beyound, just keep breathing and survive the day. One day at a time my brother. |
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R J
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« Reply #36 on: March 12, 2009, 05:56:28 PM » |
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Joe:
You will do just fine brother, ya got about 23,000 friends here pulling for ya and wishin ya well.
That tube is not the cause of your pain, it is an inflammation inside the chest wall, been there done that and still have the firkin 'T' shirt, even thought it doesn't fit now. Mom shrunk it or I might has grown some, I prefer to think the 1st one, shrunk it.
We be a thinkin on ya tomorrow during your surgery.... Prayers and thoughts will be forwarded till needed no longer from Iowa.
See ya Brother............
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« Reply #37 on: March 12, 2009, 05:57:03 PM » |
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Praying for you in Georgia.
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« Reply #38 on: March 12, 2009, 06:03:24 PM » |
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You got it Joe. Prayers sent from Indiana tonight and again in the morning.
Get well bro, you got a stable of Valks and a passel of friends waiting to share the wind with you!
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« Reply #39 on: March 12, 2009, 06:11:01 PM » |
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Hope all goes well. Positive thinking works.
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