splitter
Trad climber
SoCal Hodad, surfing the galactic plane
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Jul 16, 2013 - 08:50pm PT
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they usually have a 'med nurse' who dispenses meds. that's about all they do on their shift, along with charting on each patient they visit. kind of unusual, imo, that one would give someone else the meds and not actually personally witness the patient ingest them/it themselves. since they would never say otherwise in their charting. but, like they say, sh#t happens.
edit: it's called "documentation"!
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locker
Social climber
Some Rehab in Bolivia
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Jul 16, 2013 - 11:34pm PT
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grover
climber
Northern Mexico
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Jul 16, 2013 - 11:43pm PT
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Hang tough Rev.
Be strong.
Sooze, Russ and everyone else helping our friend out are true heroes indeed.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Jul 17, 2013 - 12:14am PT
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That shot of lockers truly show's his full Neal young / Iggy Pop heritage. And those guys are almost as resilient and durable as he is!!
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Jul 17, 2013 - 12:37am PT
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Get better soon, Blitzo!!!!
Pullin' for ya hard!
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susan peplow
climber
Joshua Tree, CA
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Jul 17, 2013 - 01:22am PT
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Big props to Will tonight for an already full day of hectic work to go by and handle the situation at the hospital. Misinformation is not our friend & Non-information even worse. Regardless of what paperwork is on file, we found that having someone physically there makes a huge difference in not only his care but information provided. Our Blitzo was doing well but having a tough few days of it. Glad that Will was able to stop by, send our love and talk with the doctors about what's next.
We have a good team of friends, for that is sure. Thank you all for checking in and being so supportive - total bummer that our friend is ill and worse when he's on an isolation ward but warms the heart the amount of people checking in on this thread and sending good vibes.
~Susan
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Elcapinyoazz
Social climber
Joshua Tree
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Jul 17, 2013 - 11:04am PT
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It's a rough time for our friend. It's very hard to watch your friend suffering in pain, confused, and scared. He was 90% coherent last night (hey, no comments that 90% coherent is better than normal for Blitzo!), but still with the cDiff and diarrhea, and was spinning some wild and delusional tales that definitely never happened.
In any case, while visitors help tremendously with his disposition, it looks like he may be transfered to another facility within the week, so if you intend to visit, check with the hospital or support team first to make sure he is still there.
Lets hope they get some chemo into him soon (just waiting for the other issues to resolve first), it was very effective last summer/fall, and with some luck this round will do the same.
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locker
Social climber
Some Rehab in Bolivia
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Jul 17, 2013 - 11:30am PT
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"Lets hope they get some chemo into him soon"...
+1
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Jul 17, 2013 - 11:36am PT
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Been away ... hate returning to this.
My thoughts, cares and deepest wishes for him to get on the rebuilding track.
Susan
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Russ Walling
Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 17, 2013 - 11:38am PT
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Donation info:
To send a card, check, or something else:
Blitzo
c/o Russ Walling
HC1 Box 696
Joshua Tree, Ca. 92252
To send a check, make it out to Russ Walling as his bank account is still not quite set up, send it to the address above, and I'll cash it and hand him the money since he lives here at our house.
PayPal is still probably best:
RevBlitzo@hotmail.com is his personal address to send it to. Or, if that one makes you nervous, you can send it to me at "paypal@FishProducts.com" and I'll transfer it to Blitzo.
Thanks!
Dudes the Mack!
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locker
Social climber
Some Rehab in Bolivia
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Jul 17, 2013 - 12:35pm PT
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RyanD
climber
Squamish
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Jul 17, 2013 - 12:38pm PT
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Hey guys, what happened with the website??
http://www.blitzofoto.com/
I was checking it out a few weeks back with intentions to go back & buy a print but can no longer access it? Do I have the wrong link?
There was some amazing images there.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Jul 17, 2013 - 12:39pm PT
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Nice shot! Style bump
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Elcapinyoazz
Social climber
Joshua Tree
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Jul 17, 2013 - 01:05pm PT
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Stay tuned RyanD, the website is temporarily down having some ongoing maintenenance and build-out work completed. Should be up in a limited and ever-expanding format soon.
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Gal
Trad climber
a semi lucid consciousness
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Jul 17, 2013 - 01:22pm PT
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Thinking of you Blitzo... it must be so frustrating to feel like a situation is beyond your control. I hope you are visualizing positive outcomes to make it become true. If possible, spend time envisioning each thing that you want to change and how you want it to be better... it's a way of "chanting" to yourself, and looping positive self talk, with the hope being "say it enough to yourself and will become reality"....
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Snowmassguy
Trad climber
Calirado
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Jul 17, 2013 - 01:26pm PT
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I have never met Blitzo but have followed this thread for awhile. Huge props to his caregivers! It is such a difficult time for everyone involved. Like many I have gone through this with a loved one in the not so distant past.
I don't know Blitzo but feel that I do now. I also have no doubt that the DUDE IS THE MACK.
Sending positive vibes your way! You got this Blitzo. Make cancer your beeootch.
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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Jul 17, 2013 - 01:31pm PT
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Just letting the BLOOT know the entire Wyoming contingent (me!) is pulling for him, and sending good vibes.
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Capt.
climber
some eastside hovel
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Jul 17, 2013 - 01:42pm PT
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Once again...Massive positive vibes from the Eastside for Billy!!!
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CrazytownIndianCoveAKATheAGENT
Social climber
Joshua Tree, CA
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Jul 17, 2013 - 02:06pm PT
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Will, so glad you got in last night to see him. I am coming back to CA 10 days early, and would like to visit him on Sunday. Do you think he will still be at Arrowhead or what other facility were they thinking of sending him?
Would be more than awesome if he can get chemo in the area, like Yucca Valley, which has a brand new oncology clinic. I could take him when I take kids to school. They love Blitzo, and its already on the way.
My biggest apologies for website being down folks. A l m o sssssstttt there.
Susan, Russ, Will, Locker, & Paul: LOVE YOU GUYS.
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locker
Social climber
Some Rehab in Bolivia
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Jul 17, 2013 - 06:18pm PT
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LeahAnn...
;-)
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