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    sending out healing vibes to steve-o's mom
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    and Hozomeen! Welcome back! We missed you!
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    Feeling good vibes for you Steve-O
    Your mom is in good hands with the staff at Cleveland Clinic. I'll put in some hopeful thoughts for you both.
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    Well, things took a bit of a negative turn. Last Mon. 2/23 my Mom started coughing up blood and was admitted to a hospital here in Erie. They determined that it was probably the tumor bleeding so they took here by ambulance to the Cleveland Clinic where her cancer Dr. is located. He also felt it was the tumor bleeding and that it may have progressed to another stage. They performed another test to see if it had spread to her lymph nodes, it did not!!! Not out of the woods yet he wanted to see if it had spread upwards to her brain, and so another test was performed to check her brain, it has not spread there yet either!!! Finally they wanted to schedule surgery, but now they felt she needed to regain some strength, as this is going to be a very difficult surgery for her. Instead of sending her back to Erie they decided to perform a couple of stress tests to see if she could survive the surgery, she passed those with flying colors!!!!! Finally surgery is scheduled for tomorrow!! She has 3 Drs. and all 3 feel if they can remove this tumor successfully, she has a very good shot at getting her life back to normal!!! No promises. My brother and I made the trip to Cleveland yesterday for a visit, and she seems to be in the right place mentally to get through all this. We said goodbye after several hrs, and that was probably the hardest goodbye all 3 of us ever had to say. My brother and i both said see you next week we love you, kissed her and walked away. Tomorrow I will go to work and wait for the phone call saying everything went ok!! Thanks everyone!!!Peace
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    Sending out some positive energy to all the folks who are suffering, and all the others who will be with the situation as it is...When I start to feel overwhelmed with all of the negative energy, I try to stop and focus not on the bad in life, but on what is positive in that moment. My loving partner, my old cat (and young dog), the leaves starting to sprout outside, and all of the loving people on this forum. Thanks for being here!!! Good to know you got shoes to wear when you find the floor.
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    Hey everybody...I've been away from computers for a while, but I just got a new one so I'm back online. I'll fill you in later...busy busy studies and dad stuff...being busy is great....vibes vibes vibes everybody...we've got positive energy to share with all. Much Love everyone, and talk more sooooon I promise...
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    To all of you here for the positive energy you sent to Richard! I know those vibes helped him, especially those ones from johnman's fridge! He's finally home and recovering. And lot's more positive vibes to all in need (you too Tiger Lilly!)
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    Continuing health and high spirits to your Mom
    Steve-o. The best sentiments and well-beams out to her for a good outcome from her surgery and a gentle and pleasant recovery with those that love her so. When she loves at that babe of yours, I'm very sure there is healing power in those fresh eyes of the world connecting with the doting grandmothers.Take care, Tim The Truth is realized in an instant, the act is practiced step by step.
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    Good news!!!!!! Lots of positive vibes for you and your Mom! Stay positive!
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    So far so good!!! My Mom talked to the cancer surgeon today, and he said he thinks she has a great chance with surgery, not promising anything he went on to say that they will remove about 20% of her 1 lung and if everything goes well she could have full breathing capacity in aout 3 weeks to a month. Now we wait for the surgery to be scheduled, hoping it will be real soon, as he said that it is a very fast growing tumor. Keep up the good work everyone and thanks.Peace
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Submitted by marye on Fri, 08/28/2009 - 09:49

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to David, and safe travel to him and his lovely wife Rita on their way home.
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Submitted by johnman on Fri, 08/28/2009 - 10:45

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when i asked my priest to bless me prior to surgery the oil he used was patchouli. what a surprise THAT was.................david gans get well NOW!!!!!....yes, right NOW!!!
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Submitted by c_c on Fri, 08/28/2009 - 13:57

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this from Gans hisself: "Hey all - thanks for the kind thoughts! I am in a hospital in Carson City, Nevada. It turned out not to be pericarditis, but a "mild to moderate" heart attack. Last night I had an angioplasty and I now have three stents in my heart. Had a long meeting with the cardiologist this morning. He expects I will make a more or less complete recovery. I woke up yesterday morning in Lee Vining CA, in a motel overlooking Mono Lake. My plan was to drive out into the Basin & Range to visit Berlin-Ichthyosaur State Park, but I felt kinda weird after breakfast and so I sat in my hotel room until checkout time, hoping the bellyache would pass. Still feeling pretty rocky, I decided to head for the nearest city rather than go ahead with my middle-of-nowhere plan. When I hit Carson City two hours later, I was not feeling much better so I went on into the ER. " more healing vibes and ++++ vibes for all! love&peace.
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Submitted by dgans on Fri, 08/28/2009 - 14:47

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Thanks to all of you for your kind thoughts. We spoke at length with the cardiologist today, and he is confident that my recovery will be pretty close to 100%. I have been (for the most part) doing the right things, lifestyle-wise, for several years, but my genetic predisposition to heart disease means I have to start taking some meds. I had to cancel a few gigs, but I will be on my feet and ready to rock with the Reptiles at the Starry Plough in Berkeley on September 4 - extra poignant for me, since it is a memorial for our longtime partner Al Feldstein, who died of a heart attack on June 21. Gans/GD Hour blog
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Submitted by johnman on Fri, 08/28/2009 - 16:08

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glad to hear yer ok man. iv'e heard of people's hearts attacking them.....not supposed to be fun
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Submitted by stuman on Fri, 08/28/2009 - 16:17

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So glad to hear your doing well !! Keep up the good lifestyle , stay healthy . Best of wishes to ya !!
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Submitted by fluffhead042 on Fri, 08/28/2009 - 16:56

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we're all sending healing vibes your way....see ya at Schwagstock 42!!!!It'll be great to finally meet you in person Brother. www.theschwag.com "In a bed, in a bed, by the waterside I will lay my head. Listen to the river sing sweet songs, to rock my soul."
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Submitted by free idea on Sat, 08/29/2009 - 03:08

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We'll just know that Love willdominate, eradicate, and destroy all suffering.
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Submitted by BobbaLee on Tue, 09/01/2009 - 13:10

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David I am a devoted listener and love all the shows hope you get better soon. I am also watching the terrible fires in LA and am praying for a nice big series of rain storms to help out we could use less humisdty in Miami. And the road goes on forever.... BobbaLee
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Submitted by johnman on Tue, 09/01/2009 - 23:14

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are there circles and arrows involved?
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Submitted by TigerLilly on Wed, 09/02/2009 - 08:53

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of each one to be used as evidence? Heehee Johnman!********************************** Education: that which reveals to the wise, and conceals from the stupid, the vast limits of their knowledge. Mark Twain
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Submitted by johnman on Wed, 09/02/2009 - 09:08

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and paragraphs
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Submitted by TigerLilly on Wed, 09/02/2009 - 10:21

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Thought we were pretty continuously there :) Good health vibes to you David. How negligent of me not to have said so already! Wish you peace and health. ********************************** Education: that which reveals to the wise, and conceals from the stupid, the vast limits of their knowledge. Mark Twain
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Submitted by johnman on Wed, 09/02/2009 - 13:06

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get well soon david, please
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Submitted by Linder on Sun, 09/06/2009 - 21:31

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May you stay forever young... Sorry you lost your longtime friend. Galaxy beams and hugs!
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Submitted by BobbaLee on Thu, 10/01/2009 - 18:15

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My wife Candy is in the hospital with the swine flu and pneumonia in both lungs. She should be home in 3 or 4 days. Please everyone get your flu shots. There a lot of very sick people waiting to get admitted with complications from the flu. And the road goes on forever.... BobbaLee
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Submitted by TigerLilly on Fri, 10/02/2009 - 03:55

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Best warm wishes for a full and speedy recovery. Will be vibing you as strongly as I can. How is your daughter doing BobbaLee?********************************** Education: that which reveals to the wise, and conceals from the stupid, the vast limits of their knowledge. Mark Twain
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Submitted by c_c on Fri, 10/02/2009 - 04:12

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+++ vibes for all and ++++ vibes for folks in Samoa and Indonesia. peace.
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Submitted by BobbaLee on Fri, 10/02/2009 - 06:51

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Thanks for all the kindnessshe is a little better my daughter is fine And the road goes on forever.... BobbaLee
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Submitted by BobbaLee on Sat, 10/03/2009 - 06:01

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Candy has been moved to the ICU she has a very serious pneumonia she is a fighter. And the road goes on forever.... BobbaLee
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Submitted by TigerLilly on Sat, 10/03/2009 - 10:18

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Am keeping Candy in my thoughts. Strength to your family!********************************** Education: that which reveals to the wise, and conceals from the stupid, the vast limits of their knowledge. Mark Twain
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Submitted by GRTUD on Sun, 10/04/2009 - 07:30

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My prayers and healing beams to Bobbalee, Candy and David Gans. Wow, I had heard David was sick but three stints sick...? I had no idea! Thank goodness you decided to stop in at the ER dude. Bobbalee, hang in there... our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
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Submitted by BobbaLee on Sun, 10/04/2009 - 07:39

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Candy is sedated and on a ventilator which sounds worse than it is. This allows her body to rest and the machine actually forces more oxygen and medicine into her lungs. Her temperature is normal and the bacteria count is dropping . It will be a long journey however I feel more hopeful than yesterday. In speaking with the ER and ICU nurses this is the beginning of a Tidal wave of Flu to Pneumonia cases. By midnite they had admitted 5 other patients all under 55 with the same problem, Get your swine flu shots and stay on top of anyone feeling sick and not wanting to go to the doctor. Thanks to all our extended family! Love Bob and Candy And the road goes on forever.... BobbaLee
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Submitted by BobbaLee on Sun, 10/04/2009 - 07:39

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Candy is sedated and on a ventilator which sounds worse than it is. This allows her body to rest and the machine actually forces more oxygen and medicine into her lungs. Her temperature is normal and the bacteria count is dropping . It will be a long journey however I feel more hopeful than yesterday. In speaking with the ER and ICU nurses this is the beginning of a Tidal wave of Flu to Pneumonia cases. By midnite they had admitted 5 other patients all under 55 with the same problem, Get your swine flu shots and stay on top of anyone feeling sick and not wanting to go to the doctor. Thanks to all our extended family! Love Bob and Candy And the road goes on forever.... BobbaLee
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Submitted by cosmicbadger on Sun, 10/04/2009 - 09:56

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thanks for the updates on Candy. Sending her all good wishes!
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Submitted by free idea on Mon, 10/05/2009 - 01:53

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Keeping Candy in our prayers. Best thoughts to all who are in need.
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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 10/05/2009 - 04:22

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It is very important that the whole world consist of people who have nothing but positive vibes for each other.
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Submitted by BobbaLee on Mon, 10/05/2009 - 11:58

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Well today we all including the wonderful staff were smiling a little-her oxygen level continues to rise and her temp. dropped a little more.It is strange how the terrible becomes routine-When I walk into the ICU unit I look at the monitors to see what her oxygen/blood, breathing and blood pressure rates are. As I suit up and put on my gloves and mask I ask the attending nurse how the latest X ray was and the PEEP level of the respirator. A week ago I knew nothing of these terms or what the numbers meant. Now I ask as casually as I would if I asking for cream in a cup of coffee. It is surreal. I am looking at ( this a wild guess) thousands of dollars of trained professionals per hour in the ICU, millions of dollars worth of equipment and medicines. In one ICU in a hospital that 4. And the road goes on forever.... BobbaLee
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Submitted by GratefulGigi on Mon, 10/05/2009 - 17:46

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for Candy and BobbaLeePeace & Love, Gigi xoxo Here comes sunshine, here comes sunshine!!
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Submitted by BobbaLee on Fri, 10/16/2009 - 03:28

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I just read my post of Oct 5 and today it seems so long ago. By the 7th Candy's situation was getting worse the H1N1 was still showing up in tests her white cell count was low and her oxygenination level was slowly dropping. The Doctors told me to to be prepared for the worse and call the kids home. That afternoon the doctor in the ICU in charge of infectous diseases asked a friend at the CDC and The FDA to release an experimental anti-viral drug. It stops the virus from reproducing. They flew it down by courier from Atlanta and that afternoon they started administering it. Now it was literally a matter of keeping her alive long enough to allow her body to kill the H1N1 off. Sunday and Monday were tough I sat by her through much of the day holding her hand. Monday afternoon her oxygen level began to pick upBy Tuesday morning her temp had dropped her oxygen level increased even more. Tuesday afternoon the doctors and staff thought her lungs were sounding better. The medicine had worked. Each day has shown an improvement. She is not out of the woods yet but I think We are real close to saying she has beaten the H1N1 and the pneumonia. Thanks all for all of your love and thoughts. Bob and Candy, Matt,Alex, David and Missy Mihm And the road goes on forever.... BobbaLee