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(Message started by: Roxy on Apr 23rd, 2004, 12:51pm)

Title: Catlind update
Post by Roxy on Apr 23rd, 2004, 12:51pm
Talked to Clark and Cat this morning.  She is still in the hospital, with no idea of when she will be released.  Her white blood cell count is off, her blood pressure is 74/48, there is blood in her urine.....they basically don't know what the hell is going on.  They didn't run the scope yesterday, in fact they haven't started any tests yet.  She's in a lot of pain, and they are keeping her pretty doped up.  She's pretty down right now.  They've talked about everything from diverticulitis, kidney stones, renal failure (she is on the renal floor of the hospital), spastic colon....you name it.

If anyone is interested in sending a card, or something more personal than an email, her address is:

Cathy Lind
8116 S. 152nd. Ave
Omaha, NE 68138

She really needs some cheering up.  And she is very concerned about OUCH, and people thinking she is just not responding to emails and such.  She's going to be down and out of commission for quite awhile.  I did try to reassure her that no one is going to be mad that she is not working right now..... ::).

Mr. Happy got a pretty good scare when he called the hospital this morning.  He called and asked how she was doing, and the woman on the phone said they had found a tumor at the base of her skull.  Randy just about died of shock.....turns out that between all the drugs, Cat and her roomate sound alike on the phone.  It was the roomate he was talking to.  He is still trying to recover from it.


Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by Linda_Howell on Apr 23rd, 2004, 1:12pm

I didn't mean to laugh when I read your last paragraph Roxy...But I just pictured Randys face going white.

I'll get a card in the mail today to our battle-scarred friend and tell her to not worry over anything.  

Sheesh Louise!!!  or is she Thelma?   Linda

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by Tiannia on Apr 23rd, 2004, 1:15pm
I've never been good at Cards, but I will make sure to get one out to her. I know that when I have been in the hospital being surrounded by items of support was a great help.

Please let her know that she is in out throughts and prayers.

-Tia

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by thomas on Apr 23rd, 2004, 1:29pm
Thanks for the update, Tracey.  :'(

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by fubar on Apr 23rd, 2004, 1:57pm
Prayers going out to that roomate too... geez.

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by ozzman on Apr 23rd, 2004, 2:52pm
I guess bad luck is a sort of luck after all, and some get more than their share.

Prayers for a speedy recovery.

Ozzy

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by Roxy on Apr 23rd, 2004, 2:59pm
The roommates situation is pretty dire.  She's had cancer before and now it's everywhere.  Cat is trying so hard to be supportive for her, but Cat is so down that it's hard for her to do.  Clark can't even stay at the hospital with her, because he's taken emergency leave to stay home with the kids.

I'm going to try to get up there and help with the kids so Clark can stay with Cat.  Not sure my head is going to let me do anything right now....... >:(

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by cbolony on Apr 23rd, 2004, 3:14pm
Tracy sorry to here about cat.She looked in good health when
i saw you and cat two weeks ago at the NECH.Going to send a card.
thanks for the update Tracy

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by Leesa on Apr 23rd, 2004, 3:49pm
Rox, thanks for the update on Cat. Bless her heart! Got the prayers an vibes going!!
Leesa

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by Renee on Apr 23rd, 2004, 5:20pm
Cat,

My poor twin sister!  Be glad you are drugged up today lil sis!  CH beast is out to play and he's not very nice today!

Honestly, Clark will still be home and the kids will still be crying when you get home SO....relax and get some rest.  For the rest of your family..US Clusterbuddies...we are already with you in mind, heart and prayer.  Just reach out and we are there.  Can ya feel us?

Get well soon!
love and hugs
renee

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by Charlie on Apr 23rd, 2004, 6:45pm
Thanks for the update.

Ya know; it's about time Cat gets a break. WTF has she done other than be as supportive and as hardworking as possible?

We want better news for her and company like yesterday.

Charlie

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by Prense on Apr 23rd, 2004, 6:51pm

on 04/23/04 at 18:45:18, Charlie wrote:
We want better news for her and company like yesterday.


HELL YEAH!!!

Hang in there Cat and Clark!

Chris

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by jonny on Apr 23rd, 2004, 6:52pm
Someone get that girl a laptop.

This sucks!!!!

...........................jonny

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by Mark C on Apr 23rd, 2004, 6:57pm
http://home.postech.ac.kr/~twirung/flash/cat.swf


Get Well Soon Cat..Clark Take Care

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by Lizzie2 on Apr 23rd, 2004, 7:11pm
Vibes, prayers, and hugs, Cat!!  I hope you feel better soon!  Hang in there!!

Lizzie :)

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by 9erfan on Apr 23rd, 2004, 8:02pm
Cat,

Please take good care of yourself.  Get lots of rest, you need to be in tip-top shape for the convention!  

Don't worry about OUCH, they'll still be there when you get back.

Not so sure I would let Tracey take care of the kids though...have you seen her kids??  :o

GET WELL!

Virginia

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by Mr.Happy on Apr 24th, 2004, 2:25pm
they had found a tumor at the base of her skull.
My heart stopped pounding, and my fingers finally stopped shaking enough to type. Mel Gibson H. Christ.........and danged if the dear soul roomie didn't answer the phone today and APOLOGIZED to me. She's got a terminal condition, and still felt bad about upsetting me. Talk about feeling humbled.....

Sat afternooon, and Cat still has No Idea what's going on with her body. Clark and Ayden were in for a visit, so I skeedaddled quick (under 10 seconds elapsed time.)

Cat's address is listed. Use it. Forget the email/internet crap, and send her a card (or something neato.) She's been in the hospital for days, and as much as she's doing her best to hide it, she's one scared puppy. Please make sure that She's Got Mail.

Still quaking in my boots,
RJ

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by kissmyglass on Apr 24th, 2004, 4:02pm

Jeeze this sucks! :( :(

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by Little Deb on Apr 24th, 2004, 9:56pm
Thanks for the update Hap....sorry you had a scare.

Cards on the way Monday a.m.

Prayin for ya Cat!

Little Deb

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by Renee on Apr 25th, 2004, 9:27am
Roxy,

Any more info to share on Cat's hospital stay?

Cat,

Hang in there and get to feeling better soon, but stay there until you know what's going on with your body.

Still sending prayers and vibes your way and still reaching out my hand.  Take a squeeze anytime ya need!

hugs and love
renee

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by Woobie on Apr 25th, 2004, 9:35am
Cat - THINKIN BOUT YA!!! :'( :'(

yer right kevin - this sucks!

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by Roxy on Apr 25th, 2004, 11:24am
Talked to Cat last night.  She's still feeling bad and hurting pretty good.  Looks like they aren't going to let her out any time soon.  

They won't let her out till they know what's wrong, but they don't seem to be running any tests...... :-/.  They think it might just be a bad allergic reaction to the methadone they had put her on earlier in the month, but I can't figure out how that would cause her severe pain?????

She is really down.   :'(

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by Svenn on Apr 25th, 2004, 11:28am
Think you have enough now Cat.
You better shape up
Tons of vibes is on the way

Svenn

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by Elaine on Apr 25th, 2004, 11:53am
Keep us posted very worried here ! Tell her I am praying.

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by LindaLou on Apr 25th, 2004, 5:38pm
Hi, Cat .. it's Linda/DJ's Mom.  I don't know when you will get to read this message, but just want you to know I've been talking to Tracey and DJ today.  They tell me you are stuck in the hospital with people less fortunate healthwise than you are.  I know your doctors are not going to let you go until they give you their official "OK".  So .. take advantage of the opportunity to take a needed rest (albiet .. not the way you might otherwise want to rest).  Everyone will understand if they don't hear from you for a few days .. and we all will be thinking of/and saying little prayers for your speedy recovery.  Hugs to you, Sweet One .. Linda/DJ's Mom  :)

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by Kevin_M on Apr 25th, 2004, 6:29pm
Cat,

I am definitely thinking of you and hoping the very BEST.  I think very much of you and just want you healthy now.  Nothing else.  Just take care of yourself.  You have me anxious for a quick and correct diagnosis with a recovery following on its heels.  We deeply wish to hear better news for you.  

Pulling in my heart for you.

Kevin M

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by Ree on Apr 25th, 2004, 11:13pm
I love you Catnip.............and Im hoping you are bettah... with the bestest wishes...........ree

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by Big Dan on Apr 26th, 2004, 2:42am
Sending some "Get Well" prayers up for ya, Cat...

... take care of yourself...


-Big Dan

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by athos on Apr 26th, 2004, 3:43am
My heart is there for ya...  I think that I am coming out of mine...  I hope to heaven that there is a reprive for ya.

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by Carl_D on Apr 26th, 2004, 3:48am
I hope they find the cause soon. Meanwhile Cat, definitely get some rest. Don't worry about us, we'll still be here when you return. Will get a card in the mail.

Sending out vibes, energies and prayers,
Carl D

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by kissmyglass on Apr 26th, 2004, 7:04am
Not running tests T?  whats up with that?  Around here thats all they do is run tests...

Rest & Get well soon Cat. We love you, we miss you & we want you well.


Kev

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by nancyc on Apr 26th, 2004, 10:09am
Prayers going up for you CAT!   :)nancyc

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by AlienSpaceBabe on Apr 26th, 2004, 12:00pm
Got questions:

Is this her home address?
Which hospital?
I need a daytime phone number - if you have it, please IM it to me.
Thanks!

Lizzie

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by Melissa on Apr 26th, 2004, 2:38pm
I just sent a little something out today.  I hope she is doing better!

:)mel

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by Anthem on Apr 26th, 2004, 9:28pm
Hey all--  Cat is home now. She is recovering and taking it slow. Thank you for all the support, vibes and prayers, she truly appreciated it all.

I am keeping her on a short leash once again for the next few days until she is feeling better, so please no phone calls about OUCH or anything for a bit... she doesn't need any added stress. I appreciate that :)

Again, thank you all for your support!

Clark

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by Not4Hire on Apr 26th, 2004, 9:40pm
...just amazing!... got an email from the Cat... she's

OK!


..still as owlie as ever and on STRICT ORDERS (from her doc, Clark, and ME...(CommanderInChief/Acting President) to stay the Hell away from y'all, OUCH, the computer, strange drugs, MrHappy, and (I hope) the MOFO.....

...she is soakin' up the vibes and they are, hopefully, working.

;) (she will NOT appreciate constipation jokes....probably forever....heh)

but (I think) she CAN still READ.... so let's give her something "interesting"....

like "How To Sneak ONLINE When Nobody's Home..."

or "Applied Concepts of Thelma & Louise and the Effects of Gravity"....

...run with it, kids...


Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by Redd715 on Apr 26th, 2004, 9:43pm
I think she'll just be real happy to get something to eat besides hospital food....yeeeeech!

Welcome home Cat....

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by Anthem on Apr 26th, 2004, 10:04pm
Well Steve, I've got a cure for both her clusters and constipation: pull her head out of her ass and HEAL ;)


Clark

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by Little Deb on Apr 26th, 2004, 10:11pm
Welcome home Cat!  Hope you are feeling much better.

Big Hugs...Little Deb ;;D

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by Melissa on Apr 26th, 2004, 10:16pm

on 04/26/04 at 22:04:19, Anthem wrote:
pull her head out of her ass


I will sneak over to Cat's house and give her an epidural.  No one should have to suffer.... ;;D

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by Roxy on Apr 26th, 2004, 10:23pm

on 04/26/04 at 21:40:14, Not4Hire wrote:
...or "Applied Concepts of Thelma & Louise and the Effects of Gravity"....


.....I hope you're talking 'over the cliff' gravity.....not body parts...... [smiley=moonwiggle.gif]

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by Elaine on Apr 26th, 2004, 10:24pm
Cat there is a old saying "Shit happens", did ya ever think you would be this happy about it ;-) I couldn't resist that.

Cat glad your home and this time do what Clark says and rest PLEASE! Get well! Thats all that matters is your health! Prayers still coming your way.

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by Mastifflvr28 on Apr 27th, 2004, 12:38am
SOOOOO Glad to hear you are home Cat.
Did they ever come up with a diagnosis??
Are ya CURED??
Love ya and miss ya,
Mast

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by Linda_Howell on Apr 27th, 2004, 1:03am
Hey Kitty cat....

After reading what your husband had to say.. all I have to say to him is this: "good going Clark."

Love you very much Cat.  Are you gonna get a Carribean Vacation outta this?   If not, then I have to say that you must be really sick then.  Call me soon and I will tell you how to milk this puppy for everything it's got.  You might not get this chance again.

Linda

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by Renee on Apr 27th, 2004, 1:44pm
Cat,

I'm so glad to read you are finally home.

Stay down and rest and listen to...well..you know...those guys who love you!!!  

Your twin sister is having sympathy pains I guess.  I've got bronchitis and 2 ear infections so I'm doing the same as you...taking it easy.

Clark,
Good job!  Keep her confined until all is healthy again.

I'm SO glad you are finally home!
hugs and love
renee


Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by Charlie on Apr 27th, 2004, 7:13pm
Glad you're home kid and do whatever they tell ya.

We need you here, there and everywhere.

Vibes, vibes and more vibes.

Charlie


Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by catlind on Apr 27th, 2004, 11:21pm
Thank you so much everyone for all the thoughts, prayers, vibes, well wishes and other little somethings received!

My understanding is that I'm not out of the woods yet, if there's permanent damage to my small intestine, (many things mentioned - one of them was paralytic bowel syndrome) I will have to have surgery.  It's highly unlikely I will get through this without some sort of surgery, but miracles happen everyday :)

I guess when they did my CT scan of the abdomen that night in the ER, there was absolutely no question *if* I was going to be admitted, but when as my bowels wee ready to burst.  At that point a definite impaction, and either full or partial blockage, and now that they've got part of it cleared out hehe, they have to work on the top part - and that's apparenly where the problem lies with me and exercise

Cat

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by Kevin_M on Apr 28th, 2004, 12:38am
Cat,

So good to hear from you.  Despite the medical complications which surround your present scenario, it is well, uplifting to hear your fingerstrokes again.  Stay strong and get well.  You are something else going through all this, but then again, you ARE something else. ;)

Best of rest and stay in the nest.  Mend, your spirit is awesome!!!

Kevin M

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by Big Dan on Apr 28th, 2004, 10:58am
Glad you're back at the house, Cat...

... here's some more vibes that you're shit gets straight one way or another...


Pun intended... ;;D



-Big Dan

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by catlind on Apr 28th, 2004, 11:48am
LOL Dan, don't worry, we'll get to the bottom of all this ;)

Woke up at 4:30 this morning, and instead of it being my CH call, it was my abdomen.  I have a docs appt today at 1:30, and we are going to go over everything and figure out what to do next.

I wanted to thank you all again.  My house is a beautiful array of colors now, and I am at least feeling somewhat cheerful with them all around me.  Guess that's a good way to lose weight (NOT) since I can't eat ANYTHING sweet.  Well I"m working up to it, I can actually eat sugar free jello now too.

Clark (Anthem) doesn't think they are going to let me out of the docs office today (it's in the same building as the hospital) and I think *he's* the one full of shit now ;)

We'll see, but either he or I will keep you updated.

I apologize to anyone that has been waiting on me for info or action, I will get to it as soon as my health allows.

Luv to all
*hugs*
Cat

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by thomas on Apr 28th, 2004, 1:04pm

on 04/28/04 at 11:48:37, catlind wrote:
I apologize to anyone that has been waiting on me for info or action, I will get to it as soon as my health allows.

Luv to all
*hugs*
Cat

No apologies from you, you rest, that's the bottom line, your health is more important than anything else right now.  Don't make me come over there. ;;D

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by Melissa on Apr 28th, 2004, 1:13pm

on 04/28/04 at 11:48:37, catlind wrote:
 Guess that's a good way to lose weight (NOT) since I can't eat ANYTHING sweet.  



well....now i feel like shit :(

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by Mastifflvr28 on Apr 30th, 2004, 10:11am
Um, either Anthem or Cat...I need an update :)
Doc's appointment was Wed, and I haven't heard nuthin...

Vibes still going up,
Mast

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by Woobie on Apr 30th, 2004, 10:40am
Yeah ............ what SHE said.

Still prayin for you Cat!!! Hope you are getting some much needed rest!!

[smiley=heart.gif]Tina

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by Melissa on Apr 30th, 2004, 11:59am
I don't feel like shit no more.  I love you Cat! ;;D

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by Roxy on Apr 30th, 2004, 12:14pm
Update:

At her appointment Wednesday, they did nothing except send her home with a shitload of laxatives (no pun intended).  

She's back at the doctor today, trying to get them to do something.  I'm scared to death she's going to have a rupture if nothing is done, and she's thinking the same thing.

Vibes for Cat and Suzy today.....

Title: Re: Catlind update
Post by Woobie on Apr 30th, 2004, 1:25pm
Welll Dammit...

Why arent they doin anything???????/

They better take care of her!!!!!! >:(



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