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10b4me
Social climber
Lida Junction
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Topic Author's Original Post - Jun 22, 2018 - 09:51pm PT
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Hoping for the best, Susan.
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John M
climber
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Jun 23, 2018 - 07:19am PT
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Is this a recurrence of ovarian cancer?
I am hoping the best for you Susan. I always appreciate your posts here. I love your adventurous spirit.
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10b4me
Social climber
Lida Junction
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 23, 2018 - 07:27am PT
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Is this a recurrence of ovarian cancer?
No
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Jim Clipper
climber
from: forests to tree farms
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Jun 23, 2018 - 07:29am PT
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Strong positive woman bump!
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Darwin
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Jun 23, 2018 - 07:33am PT
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One of the most positive influences on and contributers to Supertopo.
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L
climber
Just livin' the dream
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Jun 23, 2018 - 08:15am PT
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Susan--sending you healing vibes and a big hug.
You are loved here on the Taco and need to get back to us asap.
Laura
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Jan
Mountain climber
Colorado & Nepal
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Jun 23, 2018 - 08:30am PT
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It was posted on Facebook that it was sepsis, and she has no idea how she got it. That's serious even in this day of antibiotics. Good thing Susan is tough as nails but wishing her the best anyway.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Jun 23, 2018 - 08:31am PT
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Oh the cat’s outta the bag.
Instead of being at Mike’s race start I’m in the hospital on IV antibiotics for sepsis. Not sure how it happened but clearly they don’t mess around with sepsis. A new IV bag every three hours.
I could probably walk the Amazon jungles and get bit by every poisonous species and walk away unscathed I’m so full antibiotics.
Thank you for your kind words. I’m feeling pretty well even though the blood tests suggest otherwise.
Susan
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Jun 23, 2018 - 09:02am PT
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Best wishes for getting through this as quickly as possible.
Maybe once you're on the road to recovery they can pretend it's Friday night and put a little something extra into that IV rig.
David
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Jun 23, 2018 - 09:07am PT
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hey there say, susan... oh my, i was wondering if there would be a
notice here...
cat out of the bag, thing, ;)
yeah...
get well soon... we love you so much...
prayers...
and, for mike's race, too, but,
YOUR RACE-- right now, IS MOST important to us...
i love you, pull through, this awful scare...
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Jun 23, 2018 - 10:34am PT
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Susan, susan you pick the most peculiar places to get ready to spend some summer fun with lynnie!?
L/M on your cell. Let me know if there is anything I can do, please. Neebee and I are, of course, praying for you! Hugs!
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monolith
climber
state of being
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Jun 23, 2018 - 10:42am PT
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That very graphic pic looked like a serious injury.
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guido
Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
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Jun 23, 2018 - 11:17am PT
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Heal quickly Susan, you have a boat to meet in Hawaii! Please give Michael our best wishes for a good passage to Hawaii, he should know the way by now...... Off to meet Kali for her 30th birthday on the Kings River.
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hooblie
climber
from out where the anecdotes roam
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Jun 23, 2018 - 11:36am PT
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those bugs are way out of order, rude and tiny! beat'em up susan, knock 'em out cold
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Gary
Social climber
Desolation Basin, Calif.
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Jun 23, 2018 - 12:07pm PT
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All the best to you, Susan. I've always enjoyed reading your postings here.
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Jun 23, 2018 - 12:14pm PT
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Susan,
Wishing you a fast and full recovery.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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Jun 23, 2018 - 12:26pm PT
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Heal up Susan....good thoughts coming your way.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Jun 23, 2018 - 12:29pm PT
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Thanks all!
Infection doctor just stopped by. Blood cultures looking better...they’ll keep me here on IV antibiotics until Monday. Every 3 hours a new drip. One of my concerns about this type of protocol is that I build up immunity to antibiotics.
Oh well. Thank goodness I’m retired and didn’t end up blowing a weekend in the hospital.
Poor pitiful Susan
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BooDawg
Social climber
Butterfly Town
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Jun 23, 2018 - 12:51pm PT
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Lisa and I send our sincere wishes for a speedy and full recovery!
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Jun 23, 2018 - 12:56pm PT
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what got you to go?
Five days of vomiting and diarrhea with no break. My biggest concern was a severe headache with shoulder and neck pain and stiffness that I actually thought I may have contracted meningitis.
Susan
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madbolter1
Big Wall climber
Denver, CO
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Jun 23, 2018 - 02:16pm PT
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I'm late to this party, Susan, but I'm deeply wishing you the best!
So sorry for what you're going through. I so much appreciate you!!!
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clinker
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, California
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Jun 23, 2018 - 02:39pm PT
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Hope you get better soon Susan! Give a shout out if you need anything and you are this neck of the woods.
Jon
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wilbeer
Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
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Jun 23, 2018 - 03:52pm PT
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Heal up soon SC ,from a friend from Pennsylvania.
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climbski2
Mountain climber
The Ocean
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Jun 23, 2018 - 04:00pm PT
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Best wishes to you SC and to Michael.
Fair winds
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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Jun 23, 2018 - 04:12pm PT
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Keeping my fingers crossed for you.
Xoxo Phyl
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Bldrjac
Ice climber
Boulder
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Jun 23, 2018 - 04:12pm PT
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Susan, while I don't know you, I enjoy your posts and always kind words. Heal up.....sounds nasty!!! The less time in the hospital the better!
cheers,
Pam
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Coonyard Kid
Trad climber
Pleasanton, CA
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Jun 23, 2018 - 06:14pm PT
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Get well soon! Nasty business indeed.
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i-b-goB
Social climber
Wise Acres
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Jun 23, 2018 - 06:29pm PT
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Yikes, hoping for a full recovery PDQ!
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wilbeer
Mountain climber
Terence Wilson greeneck alleghenys,ny,
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Jun 23, 2018 - 06:49pm PT
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Jim ,what a great link
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thebravecowboy
climber
The Good Places
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Jun 23, 2018 - 06:53pm PT
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kind thoughts your way SCseagoat
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Splater
climber
Grey Matter
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Jun 23, 2018 - 07:06pm PT
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Good luck Susan!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Jun 23, 2018 - 07:22pm PT
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hey there say, sue...
wow, as to this quote:
Five days of vomiting and diarrhea with no break. My biggest concern was a severe headache with shoulder and neck pain and stiffness that I actually thought I may have contracted meningitis.
Susan
thanks for the links, clint...
when my daddy died from sepsis, i had never heard of it,
and, i went to read about it...
and-- the various symptoms, etc...
it is WILD... :O
one sign:
can not even move to get out of bed, :O
:(
sue-- any clue yet, WHY it started...
keep getting well...
>:D<
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L
climber
Just livin' the dream
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Jun 23, 2018 - 08:16pm PT
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Susan,
Dr. Laura prescribes lots of funny movies and some good (blonde) jokes...cause you know laughter is the best medicine.
Let's start with a classic ocean scene:
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Jun 24, 2018 - 03:51am PT
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Positive vibes from Oscar and me! ....and peanut and Rosa!
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Chaz
Trad climber
greater Boss Angeles area
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Jun 24, 2018 - 07:35am PT
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mountain girl
Trad climber
Berkeley, CA
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Jun 24, 2018 - 07:36am PT
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Get better quickly, Susan.
We are all sending you healing energy.
XO,
Ingi
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nah000
climber
now/here
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Jun 24, 2018 - 11:18am PT
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at least on st: a good and tough lady...
get well soon!
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Jun 24, 2018 - 12:35pm PT
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Miss Susan, damn, you have had your share of hospitals and serious health issues.
Wishing, hoping and praying for a complete full recovery...
Take care of yourself when you get released..
Much Love from Chico..
xo
Nita..(-;
Sending some up beat music and a hug.
[Click to View YouTube Video]
pss..How you feeling..give us an update....
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Jan
Mountain climber
Colorado & Nepal
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Jun 24, 2018 - 03:34pm PT
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Yes, I tuned in hoping for an update.
Good luck and get well soon!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Jun 24, 2018 - 06:19pm PT
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Nita, love the musica! Susan, healing huge hugs!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Jun 24, 2018 - 07:08pm PT
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hey there say, susan... hoping for good report, like all the new posts, here...
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Jun 24, 2018 - 07:09pm PT
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Thanks all for the kind words, music morale boosters.
“Clinically” I’m feeling pretty good. Just getting blood and tests to catch up.
The crux appears that a gastroenteritis virus managed to get into my blood stream, probably via a UTI which then created havoc. Blood tests also revealed a strep virus in the blood. Different from the throat one. The disease doc has tailored my IV antibiotic to the good ole pencillin family. They want to limit as much as possible killing off the good stuff in my digestive system as that presents another whole host of issues. So, the penicillin family appears to be one that can help address my illness while mitigating side effects. Every three hours round the clock a new bag.
I was slated to go home tomorrow but today they found I’m shedding a highly contagious virus. So I’m kinda in isolation now...basically visitors have to mask, glove and gown up. I’m not in a bubble or on a different floor. It doesn’t appear to be a huge deal and is probably the original cause of my gastroenteritis.
So I’ve reached peak boredom, miss my doggie and what did we do before iPads? Hospital food is still hospital food, although they put a flower on the plate. Unbelievable wonderful hospital support staff, and as usual maybe 5 minutes with the docs. However they seem very on top of everything and I get my questions written down in advance and I stand in the doorway while I ask them. I think they’re on to me.
My first night here I thought the people on this floor were really really sick. Much more than me. The few I’d see in the hallway could barely move as they clung with death grips to their walkers. I found out many on this floor are joint replacement patients.
Thanks all...I’m on the mend!
Susan
Sign outside my room
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Jun 24, 2018 - 08:57pm PT
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just getting home from climbing this weekend to find this!
best wishes for a full recovery Susan
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johntp
Trad climber
Little Rock and Loving It
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Jun 24, 2018 - 09:04pm PT
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Another one cheering for you!
Love,
John T. Penca
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mountain girl
Trad climber
Berkeley, CA
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Jun 25, 2018 - 05:19am PT
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Thank you for the updates, Susan.
Get well very soon.
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Chaz
Trad climber
greater Boss Angeles area
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Jun 25, 2018 - 06:47am PT
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Heal up quick, and get the H out of there.
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Happiegrrrl2
Trad climber
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Jun 25, 2018 - 09:38am PT
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That's so funny that you perceived the joint replacement patients were waiting for the chop.
They used to say: Humor is the best medicine. Maybe the contagious poster is "hospital code" for "This one wants to ask questions instead of just trusting the docs.... Stay away!!!"
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Evel
Trad climber
Nedsterdam CO
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Jun 25, 2018 - 09:44am PT
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Get well soon.
I dealt with sepsis following my gut surgery. Not fun
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guido
Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
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Jun 25, 2018 - 09:49am PT
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Quick recovery Susan!
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Jun 25, 2018 - 12:30pm PT
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Susan,
Hopefully you’re feeling better.
Looks like Mike had to retire?
Bummer.
2nd year in a row?
I think he got seasick last year.
Hope he is with you soon.
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justthemaid
climber
Jim Henson's Basement
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Jun 25, 2018 - 12:52pm PT
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Oy- rootin' for ya getting out soon. Trapped in the hospital is the worst.
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crusher
climber
Santa Monica, CA
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Jun 25, 2018 - 01:38pm PT
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Get well soon Susan!
Glad they figured out exactly what was wrong so you are on the correct and specific antibiotics.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Jun 25, 2018 - 02:31pm PT
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I’m Out
Ten days of oral antibiotics, no PICC line. I’m free to move about the world...more or less...considering I have very little spooze to do anything.
Thanks again for your kind thoughts and wishes.
Susan
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Jim Clipper
climber
from: forests to tree farms
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Jun 25, 2018 - 02:37pm PT
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I assume that you have support that isn't sailing the 7 seas?
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Jun 25, 2018 - 03:05pm PT
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When you feel like it, could you give us an update on Ferretleggers water adventure?
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zBrown
Ice climber
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Jun 25, 2018 - 03:14pm PT
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Keep on recuperating in the free world Susan.
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zip
Trad climber
pacific beach, ca
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Jun 25, 2018 - 06:03pm PT
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Lynne,
Mike Jefferson on his aluminum Garcia Passoa 47 Mouton Noir also headed back with electronic troubles and water ingress from a leaky hatch.
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L
climber
Just livin' the dream
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Jun 25, 2018 - 06:47pm PT
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Glad you're free and on the mend, Susan.
No more shooting up on Friday nights!!!!!!!
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Jun 25, 2018 - 07:18pm PT
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Thanks Much, zip!
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Jun 28, 2018 - 11:52am PT
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Oh man....you guys and gals.... just too much! This is beautiful! Nothing like knowing you have a whole tribe behind you when you’re (almost) down and out.
I am feeling quite well. Stamina needs to build back up but gut problems mostly resolved.
I’m on 10 more days of oral antibiotics. I’ve kinda gone Shakespearean with a lot of hand washing, thinking about hand sanitizer etc. I’ve got some basic tent camping coming up with my doggie and thinking about ways to stay as clean as possible. I’ve never been a germ aphobe and I don’t want to become one but having a systemic infection certainly makes you think about things.
Thanks so much again...I am very moved!
Susan.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Jun 28, 2018 - 12:14pm PT
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Damn Spot!
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Happiegrrrl2
Trad climber
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Jun 28, 2018 - 12:24pm PT
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Glad to know you've been kicked out of the hospital. 10 days - eeeps! - we all know they barely let you past the admitting desk unless it's serious.
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10b4me
Social climber
Lida Junction
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 28, 2018 - 12:25pm PT
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I am feeling quite well. Stamina needs to build back up but gut problems mostly resolved.
I’m on 10 more days of oral antibiotics. I’ve kinda gone Shakespearean with a lot of hand washing, thinking about hand sanitizer etc. I’ve got some basic tent camping coming up with my doggie and thinking about ways to stay as clean as possible. I’ve never been a germ aphobe and I don’t want to become one but having a systemic infection certainly makes you think about things.
so we're doing the Telluride to Moab mtb ride?
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madbolter1
Big Wall climber
Denver, CO
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Jun 28, 2018 - 01:18pm PT
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Two thumbs way up, Susan!
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nita
Social climber
chica de chico, I don't claim to be a daisy.
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Jun 28, 2018 - 02:42pm PT
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Hey Miss Susan, It still blows me away that you crushed two very serious illnesses, you must have 9 lives...Thank God you have 7 more!..
Beautiful Flowers..Kindness/thoughtfulness rules...
xo
Love
Nita....(-;
ps..posting up...Just -in-case you miss this little Jem when you were in the hospital..
[Click to View YouTube Video]
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Jun 28, 2018 - 10:50pm PT
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hey there say, susan... wow!! thanks for the update!!
stay well!! we all love you!!!
it's time for some good summer trails now, and
some relaxation, :)
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Ezra Ellis
Trad climber
North wet, and Da souf
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Jun 29, 2018 - 05:13am PT
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Susan
Congrats on your freedom,
I’m glad you are okay.
Thanks for all your positive thoughts on this site.
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couchmaster
climber
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Jun 29, 2018 - 05:45am PT
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Wow, missed this and you're out already! Glad all the well wishes worked for once! Awesome, and congrats.
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feralfae
Boulder climber
Almost solving the metaphysical mystery
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Jun 29, 2018 - 06:20am PT
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Susan, sending lots of healing energy and all best wishes. You are one of the standard-bearers here on the Taco, so hurry back. All best wishes for speedy healing and a return to good health. I know you will continue to be amazing! Cheering you on,
Feralfae
Wait! You're out already? Knew you were one of the Super Top Super beings. :)
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GLee
Social climber
Montucky
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Jun 29, 2018 - 11:06am PT
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I just now came across this Susan.... Welcome back to the walking!!!!
GLee
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Marlow
Sport climber
OSLO
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Jun 29, 2018 - 11:32am PT
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Up, moved and moving. That's about as good as it can get...
Great to hear...
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Jun 29, 2018 - 07:37pm PT
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Get better soon, Susan!
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Jan
Mountain climber
Colorado & Nepal
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Jun 29, 2018 - 08:03pm PT
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Having survived many third world villages (just barely sometimes), the trick is not to worry about dirt unless it goes in your mouth. As long as you can keep your food and water clean, all the dust and camp smoke in the world won't cause you any problems - unless of course you have an open wound. Have fun camping with your doggie.
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Steve Grossman
Trad climber
Seattle, WA
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Jun 30, 2018 - 10:07am PT
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Susan- So very glad to hear that you have made it through this ordeal and are back in the saddle. You are one of the brightest lights in this crew and deserve no less than a full recovery. Enjoy the simple things like dinner and your animal pal and come back to grace us with your estimable presence moving down the road...
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Sport climber
moving thru
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Jun 30, 2018 - 01:40pm PT
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Susan, are you still coming to visit.......hope, hope, hope!
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johntp
Trad climber
Little Rock and Loving It
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Jun 30, 2018 - 01:50pm PT
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Well, YAY! Made my day.
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