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I managed to miss the measles outbreak at Disneyland but I think I caught something on the plane back from Orlando cause I 'm sicker than a dog today.
Goofy or Pluto?I managed to miss the measles outbreak at Disneyland but I think I caught something on the plane back from Orlando cause I 'm sicker than a dog today.
I managed to miss the measles outbreak at Disneyland but I think I caught something on the plane back from Orlando cause I 'm sicker than a dog today.
Holy **** Matt!!!!!!My day has so far been uneventful, but my past few weeks certainly haven't. As some of you may or may not have noticed I haven't been around the Lounge for awhile. That's because I became very ill right before Christmas, and on December 28th I was rushed into emergency surgery to have my left leg amputated just above the knee. The cause was gaseous gangrene stemming from a diabetic ulcer on my left foot. By the time I went to the ER I was already in septic shock and the beginnings of renal failure. Doctors said if I'd waited one more day to seek treatment that I'd likely be dead. Scary stuff for sure.
The good news is I'm now on the mend and doing well. My leg is healing nicely with no post-op complications, and I should be ready for a prosthetic leg by the middle of March. Until then I'm limited to a wheelchair or walker.
On the bright side, I've gotten serious about controlling my diabetes and have lost 40lbs since this ordeal started. I've completely cut sugared soft drinoks out of my diet and my blood sugar levels are running near normal without medication. I guess sometimes we just need a serious wake-up call.
Now I'm just wondering where I can score one of those stylish golden-era wooden wheelchairs to use in the meantime.
Thanks guys, for your thoughts and wellwishes. I look forward to getting back active in the Lounge.