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Ben (Inquiry) is in the hospital :(
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Posted 2014-June-07, 18:32
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Posted 2014-June-07, 21:26
Sorry to hear, God's speed in a fast recovery Ben.
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Posted 2014-June-08, 04:30
Very best wishes for a speedy recovery Ben.
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Posted 2014-June-08, 10:10
Sad to hear that you are ill. Good to hear that you are doing better. Best of luck on your recovery.
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Posted 2014-June-08, 20:23
His wife sent an update today to say he is doing better. They expect to remove feeding tube tomorrow. Fingers crossed!
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Posted 2014-June-08, 22:05
Happy to hear that Ben is recovering!
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Posted 2014-June-09, 09:48
Late to the thread, but pleased to hear of what sounds like encouraging news. Ben, you are truly a valued contributor around here and we all look forward to hearing from you once you are up and around again. Best wishes.
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Posted 2014-June-09, 16:18
The news is encouraging. Good to hear. I hope it continues.
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Posted 2014-June-09, 16:19
Ditto mikeh's message. Sad to hear the OP but happy to hear things seem on the mend. Get well soon.
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Posted 2014-June-09, 17:43
Ben, I know you will tackle this just like you do in tuff hands to play. Good luck and best wishes. 
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Posted 2014-June-10, 15:45
He posted yesterday and said,
"I am. Up in a chair. They are considering moving me out of ICU if I can pass the barium swallow test. I made history on how badly I failed the first one a week ago. I'll eventually will write about what I ve gone through. Still plan on NABC in Vegas.
Thanks for the thought and prayers.
Ben "
"I am. Up in a chair. They are considering moving me out of ICU if I can pass the barium swallow test. I made history on how badly I failed the first one a week ago. I'll eventually will write about what I ve gone through. Still plan on NABC in Vegas.
Thanks for the thought and prayers.
Ben "
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Posted 2014-June-11, 07:09
Great news to hear. Good luck with recovery, and at Las Vegas NABCs.
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Posted 2014-June-11, 14:04
Rain, on 2014-June-10, 15:45, said:
He posted yesterday and said,
"I am. Up in a chair. They are considering moving me out of ICU if I can pass the barium swallow test. I made history on how badly I failed the first one a week ago. I'll eventually will write about what I ve gone through. Still plan on NABC in Vegas.
Thanks for the thought and prayers.
Ben "
"I am. Up in a chair. They are considering moving me out of ICU if I can pass the barium swallow test. I made history on how badly I failed the first one a week ago. I'll eventually will write about what I ve gone through. Still plan on NABC in Vegas.
Thanks for the thought and prayers.
Ben "
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Posted 2014-June-11, 16:53
I am back among the living. I got released from the hospital. What I appear to have developed is an atypical form of Miller Fisher syndrome, which is itself often considered a varient of Gullien Barre syndrome. It was hell on wheels there for a while. When I feel a little stronger, I will write a description of what I went through. It include 5 MRI scans, 4 CT scans, 6 swallow test, lumbar puncture, four different ways of providing oxygen, including a mechanical ventilator, 10 days with nothing by mouth, 7 different ultra sounds, Foley catheter, five IV-IG treatments and some great and not so great treatment by nurses. My wife stayed by my side the entire time including sleeping in a not so comfortable chair.
Thanks for all the well wishes.
Ben
Thanks for all the well wishes.
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Posted 2014-June-11, 17:58
Welcome back, Ben!
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Posted 2014-June-11, 18:16
Sounds like a hellish ordeal but it is great that you are back on your feet now. Welcome back!
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Posted 2014-June-11, 19:16
Whew!!!
It is absolutely great to hear that you are recovering. We really live in an age of medical miracles and while it is not so great to need them, it is wonderful to have them when needed.
Welcome back!
Best wishes to your wife. I'm sure it has been tough.
It is absolutely great to hear that you are recovering. We really live in an age of medical miracles and while it is not so great to need them, it is wonderful to have them when needed.
Welcome back!
Best wishes to your wife. I'm sure it has been tough.
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Posted 2014-June-11, 19:51
Welcome back Ben !
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Posted 2014-June-12, 01:26
Welcome back Ben!!
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Posted 2014-June-12, 05:32
inquiry, on 2014-June-11, 16:53, said:
I am back among the living. I got released from the hospital. What I appear to have developed is an atypical form of Miller Fisher syndrome, which is itself often considered a varient of Gullien Barre syndrome. It was hell on wheels there for a while. When I feel a little stronger, I will write a description of what I went through. It include 5 MRI scans, 4 CT scans, 6 swallow test, lumbar puncture, four different ways of providing oxygen, including a mechanical ventilator, 10 days with nothing by mouth, 7 different ultra sounds, Foley catheter, five IV-IG treatments and some great and not so great treatment by nurses. My wife stayed by my side the entire time including sleeping in a not so comfortable chair.
Sounds like an episode of House that I missed.
Welcome back.