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Post by catkicker on Dec 23, 2018 18:59:19 GMT -8
So we all have our personal lives, which for the most part does not make it on to the forums. Wanted to share a bit about the last 5 or so months of my life.  This is a picture of me getting ready to go home after 13 weeks of hospital and aftercare facility stays. A week long coma another 2 weeks in intensive care and 10 weeks in aftercare. They had me on it anti biopics for 30 days And to top it off a 45 pound loss of weight. So much for the last 4 years of working out in the gym. All I can say is rarely will someone experience the terror of being revived from a coma and realizing you can’t breathe because there is a breathing tube shoved down your throat. You have no idea where you are or why your there and you can’t talk. It has forever changed me. So now I have to get my body to do what it’s been doing for years, walk! I hope that I will be ready to return to work in probably 4 or 5 months. I do not have the energy to try to explain everything that happened to me. One thing for sure a higher power decided it was not my time and for that I’m very great full! Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all! Stephen AKA catkicker |
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Post by catkicker on Dec 23, 2018 19:28:11 GMT -8
So we all have our personal lives, which for the most part does not make it on to the forums. Wanted to share a bit about the last 5 or so months of my life. This is a picture of me getting ready to go home after 13 weeks of hospital and aftercare facility stays. A week long coma another 2 weeks in intensive care and 10 weeks in aftercare. They had me on iv anti biotics for 30 days And to top it off a 45 pound loss of weight. So much for the last 4 years of working out in the gym. All I can say is rarely will someone experience the terror of being revived from a coma and realizing you can’t breathe because there is a breathing tube shoved down your throat. You have no idea where you are or why your there and you can’t talk. It has forever changed me. So now I have to get my body to do what it’s been doing for years, walk! I hope that I will be ready to return to work in probably 4 or 5 months. I do not have the energy to try to explain everything that happened to me. One thing for sure a higher power decided it was not my time and for that I’m very great full! Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all! Stephen AKA catkicker |
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Post by gordonh14 on Dec 23, 2018 19:51:39 GMT -8
Welcome back Stephen! I'm so glad to hear that you're on the mend. I'm a cancer survivor so I can really identify with finding out that it wasn't my time yet. Every day that we wake up is another day to celebrate that we are still here! Stay strong!!
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Post by tritto on Dec 24, 2018 1:01:25 GMT -8
Welcome back Stephen and it's good to hear you're on the road to recovery. Whatever happened to you, it sounds like a life changing experience. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
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Post by pip on Dec 24, 2018 1:08:58 GMT -8
Wow Stephen, it just shows that behind the WIS’s there are real people who have their trials and tribulations. Wishing you a speedy recovery and that 2019 brings you full health.
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Post by leffemonster on Dec 24, 2018 1:30:28 GMT -8
Welcome back Stephen. I hope that whatever put you in hospital has now been put behind you, and wish you all the very best in your recovery. Here’s to you getting back on your feet soon and kicking those Cats again!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2018 8:30:16 GMT -8
Hoping for a full recovery and have a Merry Christmas, if that is possible  |
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Post by seikoshepherd on Dec 24, 2018 15:11:08 GMT -8
Thank you for putting things into perspective. Time to get back on the horse - your ride ain’t over yet.
God Bless.
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Post by camrok on Dec 24, 2018 19:54:56 GMT -8
Glad your on the mend and determined to recover. Not everyone who experiences significant events as yours has the mind set to actively recover and invest in it.
I look forward to what this year will bring for you.
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Post by Groundhog66 on Dec 25, 2018 9:37:34 GMT -8
Stephen, I’m very sorry to hear of the tough road you’ve had recently, but I’m very happy to have you back here with us. Merry Christmas to you, and I wish you a speedy recovery from your ailments.
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Post by scubarob99 on Dec 25, 2018 23:22:59 GMT -8
Hope you recover quickly Stephen, may 2019 be without any such complications!
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Post by sdoocms on Dec 29, 2018 10:16:42 GMT -8
Welcome back, I hope things get better for you!
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Post by russtmurray on Dec 29, 2018 18:43:49 GMT -8
That is one heck of a journey you've been on Stephen. Not that you needed perspective anyway but sharing such a personal account reminds us all to remain humble and grateful. It sounds like you are on the road to recovery and I'm sure that all who know you in some form or capacity are indeed grateful. We're all here to cheer you on and wish you nothing but the best for 2019 and beyond.
Russ
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Post by 69ChevelleSS on Jan 4, 2019 8:44:23 GMT -8
WOW . . . . that must really be undescribable. I will say a prayer for you and petition God (the higher power you mention) for a speedy and complete recovery.
Take it easy and get well soon.
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