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    I read and appreciate your grades.
    Enough said.

    You are a strong, and lucky man: enjoy your life.

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    Wow man...just wow. That's some stuff you only see on do entaries.

    So glad to hear you are making a full recovery. When they thought I had cancer at 16 I wasn't really old enough to understand what that meant. My mom went through during the whole process(which included the same types of grim things said from doctors) and she spent more hours than I realized praying me through it. Now that I'm older I understand what it all entails and I can't imagine what she went through thinking her son might die. It's still a bit surreal when I think about it today. Someone up there had a plan for me...and it sound like your plan isn't finished either.

    I thank God for your recovery and I speak peace over you family and your children for the future. Great to have you back.

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    God bless you and your family L.J.

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    Just one of the doctors (the one who said they had done everything possible and he was going to die) was a complete and total jerk. When I got to the hospital and tried to talk to him, he was horrible to me too. A bunch of the other doctors were okay, I guess, and the infectious disease doctor was actually good. He kept telling the other doctors to have patience because he knew his tail of millions of units of penicillin and every other antibiotic would eventually start working. timvp's numbers on the blood work and other tests were off the charts bad though. I didn't realize how bad until we were home.
    Actually, I found weird that the first doctor diagnosed diabetes and sent your husband home with an obvious infection going on, without going too much into it.
    It is a 6000 miles distant, yet somewhat still knowledgeable, opinion, and one without having seen the actual records, but still....

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    Glad to hear your health is improving. I hope you appreciate the strength of your wife!

    Some people I thought would be there simply weren't. Others who I didn't count on, including the SpursTalk community, were willing to help no matter what.
    Pretty enlightening- huh? Sometimes you find out the hard way who is there when the chips are down.

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    Sorry you and your family had to go through that, but glad you were there for each other and made it through.

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    You know Jekka and I consider you and Kori (and many other people we've spent countless hours with outside of this forum but whom we met on here) very good friends. Were sad we weren't able to do much from New Mexico but we're very happy that the people who were closer stepped up. Its been a long time since we've seen you guys but we'll always consider you two very good friends. Unless you become a Mavs fan. Then you can GFY.

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    Incredible story. Glad you are recovering

    Wish the best for you and your family

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    God bless you both LJ and Kori. So glad you came out of this. Thanks for sharing your story. Glad you got to see your kids again and vice versa. I wish I had known, I would have joined in that prayer, but you will definitely be in mine from now on. You have a great partner LJ, when i was once in the hospital having a near death experience my partner left me. So, you have a keeper there.

    It does sadden me the at ude of many doctors and nurses. I have witnessed this same behavior a zillion times throughout my life in so many different situations, whether it be me in the hospital, an ex gf, my mother, grandmother, a close friend, it's like this in so many hospitals, it's just sickening. It makes me sad to know how many people actually go through this type of experience every single day in this city, in this country all the time and get neglected so much, many times not having a loved one there to ask questions or to hold anyone accountable. I know doctors work long hours, but damn man, people are dying, hurting, they dont have to be so darn rude.

    I wish you great health for as long as possible.

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    Good to hear thing are on the upside Timvp.

    The worst thing when being sick is not knowing what is going on...being in the dark just plain stinks.

    Times like that tend to put everything in proper perspective, so in a way, something positive can come from them.

    I can certainly relate to what you went through, as the last three years of my life have been interesting to say the least health wise.


    May you find good health in 2012, and be able to enjoy those little ones each and every day. Life is truly a blessing.

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    In a way, I'm actually thankful for what happened. I got to truly realize what in life is important. I got a reminder of how precious life is. I found out who really has my back when I need it the most. Some people I thought would be there simply weren't. Others who I didn't count on, including the SpursTalk community, were willing to help no matter what. For that, I don't even know what to say. A simple thank you doesn't seem suffice.

    The people who offered their help gave me the ability to die in peace, which in turn gave me the power to live. I would mention names but I don't want to forget anyone so I'll just say thank you once again. And thanks to those of you who offered prayers. If you ask me, I saw proof that it worked.

    The main lesson I learned is to just enjoy life. We don't have enough time to sweat the small things. Learn what is truly important and cherish those things. And if you end up in what seems like a hopeless situation, don't waste time being a coward like I did. I spent way too much time worrying and focusing on trivial things and I almost didn't give myself a chance to fight. The human spirit is strong, as long as you give it a chance.

    I love Kori, the true hero in all of this. And I thank each and every last one of you. The Spurs are really my only hobby. I don't like any other team in any other sport. I don't watch television. I don't knit. I spend time with my family, I work and the rest of the time I spend watching, reading or sharing thoughts about the Spurs. I find it fun and you people make it much even more enjoyable. So thank you ... and let's hope this is my first and last health update.
    Amen to all of this.

    It's incredible how your perspective on life changes when you have to face your own mortality. I'm very happy and thankful that you survived this crisis.

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    Wow, that must have been terrifying for Kori. I have never heard the story in that much detail, and man, congrats on beating it. You should send a card to the asshole doctor saying "Still here" though.

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    Great story, amazing to read, and glad your safe!

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    Needless to say, they sent me straight to ICU. Kori was trying to keep my spirits up but I could tell she was petrified. And me, that was the first time it hit me that I might die.
    Not a chance, timvp -- you still gotta give us the blueprints for a few more les.

    I ask him if he’s saying that I’m for sure going to die. “Uh, you heard what I said, didn’t you?” He then turns around and leaves while I’m in the middle of asking another question.
    So the league is allowing Joey Crawford to moonlight?

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    In a hard fought battle of stubborn vs liver, there were up's and down's but eventually the good guys won. Going into this, we had a massive underdog that had been lying dormant in England since 1705 and it looked ready to explode back onto the scene. Not so fast. No one closes Timvp out in his own life. No one. With a Bonner-like performance in the first quarter, followed by thoughts of a Ron Artest into the stands performance later, Timvp was able to hang on for the hard fought win.

    Grades

    Timvp: A-

    After finally getting over himself, Timvp was key in this victory. Always a flair for the dramatics, Timvp didn't disappoint. Paul Pierce was blushing after this performance, but as always, he laughed, learned and prevailed with the remarkable consistency we have all come to know.

    Kori: A+

    The MVP of this game. The rock-solid, multi-tasking mother of 3 came up clutch as the team panicked throughout. A solid vet that knows how to act under pressure situations, Kori was the wo-man behind the scene and the engine in the car of victory. Another interesting battle to watch is Kori v Koolaid_Man as he tries to cuck uncle Tim.

    Obscure Disease Doctor: F

    It's getting more and more difficult to justify the ridiculous contract for this guy. Nick named the harbinger of death, he certainly almost killed this comeback. His body language and at ude leave a lot to be desired and if he doesn't turn it around he might find himself with something obscure in his body.

    Nurses: B-

    Steady, although unspectacular throughout. Did their jobs about what you would expect. Nuff said.

    Hospital: B

    Hard to argue too much with coach today as they got the win, but the length of the stay was a bit too long for my liking and Obscure Disease Doctor got a little too much playing time. In the future, being more cost efficient and identifying the issue sooner would be beneficial so we didn't have to wear our best players down.

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    wow...im glad everything is ok....

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    Damn glad to hear it, man. I haven't had a lot of conversations with you, but I respect what you do for this site, and am really glad you're doing better.

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    In a hard fought battle of stubborn vs liver, there were up's and down's but eventually the good guys won. Going into this, we had a massive underdog that had been lying dormant in England since 1705 and it looked ready to explode back onto the scene. Not so fast. No one closes Timvp out in his own life. No one. With a Bonner-like performance in the first quarter, followed by thoughts of a Ron Artest into the stands performance later, Timvp was able to hang on for the hard fought win.

    Grades

    Timvp: A-

    After finally getting over himself, Timvp was key in this victory. Always a flair for the dramatics, Timvp didn't disappoint. Paul Pierce was blushing after this performance, but as always, he laughed, learned and prevailed with the remarkable consistency we have all come to know.

    Kori: A+

    The MVP of this game. The rock-solid, multi-tasking mother of 3 came up clutch as the team panicked throughout. A solid vet that knows how to act under pressure situations, Kori was the wo-man behind the scene and the engine in the car of victory. Another interesting battle to watch is Kori v Koolaid_Man as he tries to cuck uncle Tim.

    Obscure Disease Doctor: F

    It's getting more and more difficult to justify the ridiculous contract for this guy. Nick named the harbinger of death, he certainly almost killed this comeback. His body language and at ude leave a lot to be desired and if he doesn't turn it around he might find himself with something obscure in his body.

    Nurses: B-

    Steady, although unspectacular throughout. Did their jobs about what you would expect. Nuff said.

    Hospital: B

    Hard to argue too much with coach today as they got the win, but the length of the stay was a bit too long for my liking and Obscure Disease Doctor got a little too much playing time. In the future, being more cost efficient and identifying the issue sooner would be beneficial so we didn't have to wear our best players down.
    Great!!!

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    DPG...goods.

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    A nurse explained to me that he's nicknamed the angel of death because he gets off on telling people bad news. Plus since uninsured patients who end up in ICU never actually end up paying their bills, he feels that gives him reason enough to treat 'em like trash.

    At first, my instincts were to hunt him down to let him know what I think about him. But then I realized the best thing to do would be to pay him the total amount due right when I got home so that he'd have second thoughts about treating someone else like that.
    These people have their punishment built it just by having to live their lives as the person they are. This ASSHOLE probably thinks he is a success with two BMWs in the garage of his lovely house and not a friend in the world. You're richer than he will ever be.

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    A nurse explained to me that he's nicknamed the angel of death because he gets off on telling people bad news. Plus since uninsured patients who end up in ICU never actually end up paying their bills, he feels that gives him reason enough to treat 'em like trash.

    At first, my instincts were to hunt him down to let him know what I think about him. But then I realized the best thing to do would be to pay him the total amount due right when I got home so that he'd have second thoughts about treating someone else like that.
    Even still, I'm guessing he won't want to be bumping into you anytime soon!
    Utterly scary , props for dealing with it the way you did.

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    @ dpg

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    I don't post much anymore because of school but I read the board when I can. I especially look forward to anything that you post, timvp. So I thank you for your great work on this board.

    I had no idea this was going on with you guys. But I am happy to hear that you got through it. I am not a religious man but I do believe things happen for a reason. And hopefully this means prosperity and good health is in your future for a long time.

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    DPG21920 laid back and then went Robert Horry Game 5 on this thread

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