At Wit's End...Need Good Vibes - Stat!

Ah, so this is why we haven't been hearing from you. I'll add my good vibes
to this.

Tina


"Rachel T." wrote in message
...
For the past few weeks, while trying to keep up with the group, I've been
waiting on news about my best friend.

Two weeks ago, he went in for gastric bypass surgery. He knew all the
risks.
Those risks were raised by the fact that he has CHF, has survived cancer,
and
numerous other problems. To him, I guess the surgery was a last effort.
He's a
big man. (over 500 lbs.)

Anyway, he's been kept under sedation since the surgery. He can't breathe
on
his own (on a machine) and when they tried to wake him up before, he got
upset
and tried to pull out the tubes. So they are keeping him out like a light.

He can't breathe on his own because he's laying flat on his back. (too
much
weight on his chest) The doctors can't sit him up at all because he has
fluid
on his stomach from the surgery. A catch-22.

Tomorrow, they are supposed to put in a trach tube and then slowly ween
him of
the sleepy drugs. He's not been allowed *any* visitors the entire time,
(not
even family) to keep him from getting aggrivated.

I have talked to his mom, and she's a wreck. I've tried to be supportive
saying
things like "well, he's beat all the other problems he's had, I'm sure
he'll
pull through. It'll just take time."

I don't know what to do with myself. Any time I've needed him, he's been
there.
While every other friend I've had has moved away, or I lost touch with
them,
he's still been there. I don't think I'd handle it well if we lost him.

I've tried to bead, but right now it's pointless. There's just nothing
there.

So, if all of you could do that voodoo that you do so well, I'd be more
that
appreciative of good vibes/prayers/thoughts, anything right now. Not for
myself, but my friend and his family. They need it more than I do. I
realize
you have no clue about these people, but I've "seen" RCB vibes at work
before...

Thanks...


Rachel T.
Damn right I'm good in bed. I can sleep for days.

(((((Rachel))))) I am so sorry to hear about this, but you have all the
vibes I can muster coming your way right now. Or rather, I am sending
positive, healing vibes to your friend. I really hope he comes through
this. We are here for you!!

--
Kandice Seeber
Air & Earth Designs
http://www.lampwork.net

For the past few weeks, while trying to keep up with the group, I've been
waiting on news about my best friend.

Two weeks ago, he went in for gastric bypass surgery. He knew all the
risks.
Those risks were raised by the fact that he has CHF, has survived cancer,
and
numerous other problems. To him, I guess the surgery was a last effort.
He's a
big man. (over 500 lbs.)

Anyway, he's been kept under sedation since the surgery. He can't breathe
on
his own (on a machine) and when they tried to wake him up before, he got
upset
and tried to pull out the tubes. So they are keeping him out like a light.

He can't breathe on his own because he's laying flat on his back. (too
much
weight on his chest) The doctors can't sit him up at all because he has
fluid
on his stomach from the surgery. A catch-22.

Tomorrow, they are supposed to put in a trach tube and then slowly ween
him of
the sleepy drugs. He's not been allowed *any* visitors the entire time,
(not
even family) to keep him from getting aggrivated.

I have talked to his mom, and she's a wreck. I've tried to be supportive
saying
things like "well, he's beat all the other problems he's had, I'm sure
he'll
pull through. It'll just take time."

I don't know what to do with myself. Any time I've needed him, he's been
there.
While every other friend I've had has moved away, or I lost touch with
them,
he's still been there. I don't think I'd handle it well if we lost him.

I've tried to bead, but right now it's pointless. There's just nothing
there.

So, if all of you could do that voodoo that you do so well, I'd be more
that
appreciative of good vibes/prayers/thoughts, anything right now. Not for
myself, but my friend and his family. They need it more than I do. I
realize
you have no clue about these people, but I've "seen" RCB vibes at work
before...

Thanks...


Rachel T.
Damn right I'm good in bed. I can sleep for days.

Good vibes and healing prayers on their way-- for all of you. Hope he'll be
okay!

Laura

"Rachel T." wrote in message
...
For the past few weeks, while trying to keep up with the group, I've been
waiting on news about my best friend.

Hang in there Rachel, I'm thinking of you and your friend.

--
Marisa (AU)
ESBC

I will pray for you and your friend and his family. He sounds like a strong
guy.
KathyH
"Rachel T." wrote in message
...
For the past few weeks, while trying to keep up with the group, I've been
waiting on news about my best friend.

Two weeks ago, he went in for gastric bypass surgery. He knew all the
risks.
Those risks were raised by the fact that he has CHF, has survived cancer,
and
numerous other problems. To him, I guess the surgery was a last effort.
He's a
big man. (over 500 lbs.)

Anyway, he's been kept under sedation since the surgery. He can't breathe
on
his own (on a machine) and when they tried to wake him up before, he got
upset
and tried to pull out the tubes. So they are keeping him out like a light.

He can't breathe on his own because he's laying flat on his back. (too
much
weight on his chest) The doctors can't sit him up at all because he has
fluid
on his stomach from the surgery. A catch-22.

Tomorrow, they are supposed to put in a trach tube and then slowly ween
him of
the sleepy drugs. He's not been allowed *any* visitors the entire time,
(not
even family) to keep him from getting aggrivated.

I have talked to his mom, and she's a wreck. I've tried to be supportive
saying
things like "well, he's beat all the other problems he's had, I'm sure
he'll
pull through. It'll just take time."

I don't know what to do with myself. Any time I've needed him, he's been
there.
While every other friend I've had has moved away, or I lost touch with
them,
he's still been there. I don't think I'd handle it well if we lost him.

I've tried to bead, but right now it's pointless. There's just nothing
there.

So, if all of you could do that voodoo that you do so well, I'd be more
that
appreciative of good vibes/prayers/thoughts, anything right now. Not for
myself, but my friend and his family. They need it more than I do. I
realize
you have no clue about these people, but I've "seen" RCB vibes at work
before...

Thanks...


Rachel T.
Damn right I'm good in bed. I can sleep for days.

Positive vibes to your friend, his family, and you Rachel.

It was odd - I was thinking about you the other day and realized I hadn't
seen you post in a bit - then there was your post.

Hope all turns out well.

Kathy K
"Rachel T." wrote in message
...
For the past few weeks, while trying to keep up with the group, I've been
waiting on news about my best friend.

Two weeks ago, he went in for gastric bypass surgery. He knew all the
risks.
Those risks were raised by the fact that he has CHF, has survived cancer,
and
numerous other problems. To him, I guess the surgery was a last effort.
He's a
big man. (over 500 lbs.)

Anyway, he's been kept under sedation since the surgery. He can't breathe
on
his own (on a machine) and when they tried to wake him up before, he got
upset
and tried to pull out the tubes. So they are keeping him out like a light.

He can't breathe on his own because he's laying flat on his back. (too
much
weight on his chest) The doctors can't sit him up at all because he has
fluid
on his stomach from the surgery. A catch-22.

Tomorrow, they are supposed to put in a trach tube and then slowly ween
him of
the sleepy drugs. He's not been allowed *any* visitors the entire time,
(not
even family) to keep him from getting aggrivated.

I have talked to his mom, and she's a wreck. I've tried to be supportive
saying
things like "well, he's beat all the other problems he's had, I'm sure
he'll
pull through. It'll just take time."

I don't know what to do with myself. Any time I've needed him, he's been
there.
While every other friend I've had has moved away, or I lost touch with
them,
he's still been there. I don't think I'd handle it well if we lost him.

I've tried to bead, but right now it's pointless. There's just nothing
there.

So, if all of you could do that voodoo that you do so well, I'd be more
that
appreciative of good vibes/prayers/thoughts, anything right now. Not for
myself, but my friend and his family. They need it more than I do. I
realize
you have no clue about these people, but I've "seen" RCB vibes at work
before...

Thanks...


Rachel T.
Damn right I'm good in bed. I can sleep for days.

I was getting ready to post a "Rachel -- where are you?" message. Been
thinking about it for days. Glad to hear from you, and my prayers are yours.


Becki
But what it sounded like
when she yelled was, "She prefers dicks". --Tina

Which Annie?

Bauer. My emails to her come back, too.
~~
Sooz
-------
"Selective deafness, it's a wonderful thing." ~Kathy N-V
ESBC
~ Dr. Sooz's Bead Links
http://airandearth.netfirms.com/soozlinkslist.html
~ Bead Notes: Beading information A - Z
http://www.lampwork.net/beadnotes.html

Well, she just bid on some of Cheryl Lynn Keggan's beads at justbeads (saw that
today), I think!

Maybe she has a new web address.


Becki
But what it sounded like
when she yelled was, "She prefers dicks". --Tina