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ROYC75 · 06-26-2018, 01:21 AM

I can thank the Good Lord I'm alive, seriously.

Monday, June 4th, I awoke with the worst pain I have ever felt in my life, in my right leg, one of the knee replacements I had over 1 1/2 year ago. I could not walk, they had to call an ambulance to get me to the ER.

Once there, I told them what was going on as I'm passing in and out from the pain, with periods of talking nonsense, shit out of nowhere. Through the evaluations, test, simple blood test, they sent me back home with inflammation and a possible knee infection. I need to follow up with my knee doctor on Thursday, of which I already have an appointment.

I go home, go to bed, over the next 2.5 days, I'min and out of reality, at times awaking not knowing who or where I was. After losing my wife 2 months ago, they all thought I was worn out it was all catching up to me,so they let me rest but was concerned about me talking out of my head. My dog never left my side except to go to relieve himself outside a few times.

Thurs, June 7th, late afternoon my daughter somehow awakes me, gets me to the car, Of course I know none of what's happening. So away we go to the doctors office that installed my knees, while there, I'm out of it, talking deliriously. They tell my daughter to get me to the ER, I was having a stroke. Seriously Doc,have my daughter take me instead of calling for an ambulance? While at the ER awaiting to get me some help, she left me standing up in the doorway of the van. Well, I passed out, falling inward and landing between the buckets seats. It took 3 EMT's to drag me out of the car pulling on both arms that have with rotar cuff injuries. After checking to see if I was having a stroke, the ER doc on call was different from Monday, heard all that has happened and ran a test for 6 different infections, turns out I had MRSA and he suspected I had Sepsis. He started a central IV in my neck and started giving me 2 types of powerful antibiotics and a high rate. I was already going into shock stage with my organs starting to shut down. They had to get BP and heart stable in order to transfer me to Owensboro.

Within 4 hrs I was loaded up and shipped off where they were better equipped to handle this type of infections. It was spreading at an alarming rate cause I was upgraded within 2 hrs, sepsis, to a higher grade of sepsis and then to sepsis shock where your organs begin shutting down. I went from a 30% chance of death, to 50% to 80% within a 2 hour period. For the next 3 days I'm unconscious, out of it and when I came to at times, didn't know who I was,where I was, I hurt like HELL, serious body pain, my left arm damaged from the fall and the EMT's dragging me out of the car. But I knew none of this, I awoke thinking I am in a prison camp, being tortured, I have no clue why.

My family was scared that I was dying, especially after losing Carrie 60 days prior. Doctors on Sunday June 10th, came in and told me & the family the source of the infection and that they had scheduled surgery for Tues, June 12th. Plan was to go in, cut the old knee out,install a spacer and clean up as well as they could. I awoke June 13th late, was told a little about what went on, but not really knowing anything until Thur. the 14th. Each day I have gotten a little bit better while taking that same powerful antibiotics.

I have since transferred to a Managed Rehab Center in Greenville, the town I live in. I will be here until the end of July, all the time taking antibiotics by IV daily. If all is good with the blood test, I can have the knee opened up and have a new one put in again. All of this is whether they can get my left arm and shoulder to respond enough so I can use a walker again.

The plan is a new knee at the first to middle of Aug.

Rehab right knee over next 6 to 8 months.

When healthy enough, Repair left shoulder and arm, another 1 year of rehab

After that, Right shoulder rotator rebuild, another 1 year of rehab.

Next 2 years and 10 months are tied up, but I am alive!

A doctor told me off the record the 1st hospital dropped the ball on me and that I was lucky to be alive, easily within hours of passing if the infection grew with out the antibiotics given when they were given.

Count your blessings CP members, I was find on Sunday the 3rd and my whole world changed in less than 24 hours.

BTW, it took me 2 hrs to type this with 1 arm that is working about 50%.

ROYC75 · 06-27-2018, 08:14 AM

Amen!

Thanks.

ROYC75 · 06-27-2018, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by KC Tattoo

Remember you can be an inspiration to those around you and those also who go through shit in life. Hang in there one day at a time God be with you and let the Force be your guide!

Yep!

Thanks!

**Iowanian** · 06-27-2018, 11:00 AM

You know what they call the guy who finishes last in his class in Medical school?

Keep on keepin on Roy, you'll be back to slapping the salame for your internet fans in no time.

A8bil · 06-27-2018, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ROYC75

My condolences.
When you get to sepsis shock, the organs do start shutting down, blood pressure start falling, you go from a 50-50 to a 20-80 odds on life.

While transferring hospitals, I only had a 20% chance to live.

I'm just thankful I have/had A Mighty Big God on my side.

You beat the odds! You must have a strong constitution to beat that. Must have hurt like a beotch though, but you're alive. So glad to hear of someone who beat it.

**DaFace** · 06-27-2018, 03:31 PM

We'll give this thread a sticky for at least a few days just to get as many good vibes flowing Roy's direction as possible.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 06-27-2018, 04:06 PM

I can tell Royce is a tough old coot. MRSA And Sepsis didn't know who its ****ing with. Get out the hammer Royce and destroy!

kcxiv · 06-27-2018, 04:55 PM

Glad you are doing better. My old man almost passed away from Pneumonia a few years ago, the doctors said if i had taken him about 4-8 hours later to the hospital he wouldnt have made it. He spent a good 2 weeks inside. When its not your turn, its not your turn! Glad you are doing better man!

'Hamas' Jenkins · 06-27-2018, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

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Especially with a replacement. Dad had both his done and he said they lectured him pretty hard to get his ass in if they get hot or red because if you get an infection that’s where it is settling. FFS he has to take a round of antibiotics before he gets his teeth cleaned.

Bad business.

Amoxicillin as dental prophylaxis for endocarditis is pretty common in at-risk populations.

O.city · 06-27-2018, 05:28 PM

Yeah any valve issues have premed at my office.

Depending on the procedure for joint replacement but I er on the side of caution

jallmon · 06-27-2018, 06:16 PM

Wow Roy. Here's hoping you get better day-by-day until you have this beat. Prayers for you and your family.

Graystoke · 06-27-2018, 07:22 PM

Glad you are on the mend. Sepis is serrious shit.

Fish · 06-27-2018, 09:41 PM

Glad you're still alive, Roy. Bless your daughter. Best wishes.

BIG_DADDY · 06-27-2018, 10:01 PM

God bless you man, sounds like you went through a lot and have a big battle in front of you. Try not to be overwhelmed by it all and just take one step at a time.

TwistedChief · 06-27-2018, 10:41 PM

Wow. What a intense couple months of life. Sending infinite amounts of good vibes your way, sir.

HonestChieffan · 06-28-2018, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ROYC75

Count your blessings an be thankful dave, sickness or accidents happen so quickly when your life is on the line,.

Sepsis is way too often deadly...Mr RoyC75, hope that your recovery continues on a good path. God bless the docs nurses and whoever at whatever pharma developed the life saving treatment you got.

06-26-2018, 01:21 AM
ROYC75 Time For Your Wake Up Call !!! ROYC75's Avatar Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Barn Yard	Lucky to be alive, just spent 3 weeks in ICU! I can thank the Good Lord I'm alive, seriously. Monday, June 4th, I awoke with the worst pain I have ever felt in my life, in my right leg, one of the knee replacements I had over 1 1/2 year ago. I could not walk, they had to call an ambulance to get me to the ER. Once there, I told them what was going on as I'm passing in and out from the pain, with periods of talking nonsense, shit out of nowhere. Through the evaluations, test, simple blood test, they sent me back home with inflammation and a possible knee infection. I need to follow up with my knee doctor on Thursday, of which I already have an appointment. I go home, go to bed, over the next 2.5 days, I'min and out of reality, at times awaking not knowing who or where I was. After losing my wife 2 months ago, they all thought I was worn out it was all catching up to me,so they let me rest but was concerned about me talking out of my head. My dog never left my side except to go to relieve himself outside a few times. Thurs, June 7th, late afternoon my daughter somehow awakes me, gets me to the car, Of course I know none of what's happening. So away we go to the doctors office that installed my knees, while there, I'm out of it, talking deliriously. They tell my daughter to get me to the ER, I was having a stroke. Seriously Doc,have my daughter take me instead of calling for an ambulance? While at the ER awaiting to get me some help, she left me standing up in the doorway of the van. Well, I passed out, falling inward and landing between the buckets seats. It took 3 EMT's to drag me out of the car pulling on both arms that have with rotar cuff injuries. After checking to see if I was having a stroke, the ER doc on call was different from Monday, heard all that has happened and ran a test for 6 different infections, turns out I had MRSA and he suspected I had Sepsis. He started a central IV in my neck and started giving me 2 types of powerful antibiotics and a high rate. I was already going into shock stage with my organs starting to shut down. They had to get BP and heart stable in order to transfer me to Owensboro. Within 4 hrs I was loaded up and shipped off where they were better equipped to handle this type of infections. It was spreading at an alarming rate cause I was upgraded within 2 hrs, sepsis, to a higher grade of sepsis and then to sepsis shock where your organs begin shutting down. I went from a 30% chance of death, to 50% to 80% within a 2 hour period. For the next 3 days I'm unconscious, out of it and when I came to at times, didn't know who I was,where I was, I hurt like HELL, serious body pain, my left arm damaged from the fall and the EMT's dragging me out of the car. But I knew none of this, I awoke thinking I am in a prison camp, being tortured, I have no clue why. My family was scared that I was dying, especially after losing Carrie 60 days prior. Doctors on Sunday June 10th, came in and told me & the family the source of the infection and that they had scheduled surgery for Tues, June 12th. Plan was to go in, cut the old knee out,install a spacer and clean up as well as they could. I awoke June 13th late, was told a little about what went on, but not really knowing anything until Thur. the 14th. Each day I have gotten a little bit better while taking that same powerful antibiotics. I have since transferred to a Managed Rehab Center in Greenville, the town I live in. I will be here until the end of July, all the time taking antibiotics by IV daily. If all is good with the blood test, I can have the knee opened up and have a new one put in again. All of this is whether they can get my left arm and shoulder to respond enough so I can use a walker again. The plan is a new knee at the first to middle of Aug. Rehab right knee over next 6 to 8 months. When healthy enough, Repair left shoulder and arm, another 1 year of rehab After that, Right shoulder rotator rebuild, another 1 year of rehab. Next 2 years and 10 months are tied up, but I am alive! A doctor told me off the record the 1st hospital dropped the ball on me and that I was lucky to be alive, easily within hours of passing if the infection grew with out the antibiotics given when they were given. Count your blessings CP members, I was find on Sunday the 3rd and my whole world changed in less than 24 hours. BTW, it took me 2 hrs to type this with 1 arm that is working about 50%. Last edited by ROYC75; 06-29-2018 at 12:34 PM..
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06-27-2018, 08:14 AM	#76
ROYC75 Time For Your Wake Up Call !!! ROYC75's Avatar Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Barn Yard	Amen! Thanks.
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06-27-2018, 03:31 PM	#80
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06-27-2018, 04:06 PM	#81
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06-27-2018, 04:55 PM	#82
kcxiv In Search of a Life Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central Valley, Cali	Glad you are doing better. My old man almost passed away from Pneumonia a few years ago, the doctors said if i had taken him about 4-8 hours later to the hospital he wouldnt have made it. He spent a good 2 weeks inside. When its not your turn, its not your turn! Glad you are doing better man!
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06-27-2018, 05:28 PM	#84
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06-27-2018, 06:16 PM	#85
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06-27-2018, 07:22 PM	#86
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06-27-2018, 09:41 PM	#87
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06-27-2018, 10:41 PM	#89
TwistedChief Why so serious? TwistedChief's Avatar Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Chicago	Wow. What a intense couple months of life. Sending infinite amounts of good vibes your way, sir.
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