OT-My soulmate is in the hospital! *UPDATED AGAIN* - The DIS Discussion Forums

JamesD · 01-23-2003, 09:25 AM

I never post about personal matters, but many of you know Linda, so I thought you should know what's going on.
I had to admit Linda to the hospital yesterday with severe abdominal pains that had been going on about a week, and did not appear to be subsiding, even though she was on 2 different antibiotics and pain killers. After getting a CT scan of her abdomen and doing other tests, it turns out she has diverticulitis, and more seriously, an abscess in her colon. When they get rid of the infection, hopefully by tomorrow, they are going to have to operate, and remove part of her colon.

**UPDATE**
Linda had surgery this afternoon, and according to the doctor everything went well, but we're not out of the woods yet. He removed a 'short' section of her intestine which was diseased and reconnected it. Hopefully by Monday, if everything is working again as it should she can go home. I guess I'll be watching the Super Bowl in the hospital! I'm just thankful I can still watch it with Linda.
We just want to thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts for the well wishes. It really touched us tremendously!
Well, I finally got to bring Linda home today (Wed.) from the hospital! It was not a good week for her. Let's just say the quality of health care just isn't what it used to be! I'm afraid she's going to take a long time to recover. She's concerned about missing so much work and getting so far behind. The business trip to New Orleans in March is out of the question, but hopefully she will be in good shape by the time our next trip to the World comes around in May. For now, she's got to watch what she eats; a 'low-residue' diet now and a high fiber diet in the future.
Again, I want to express my deepest appreciation for all the support and kind words. We look forward to seeing everyone again real soon!

JamesD
dzneynut@aol.com

NHMickey · 01-23-2003, 09:41 AM

Please let Linda know that Sandy and I are keeping her in our thoughts and prayers.

LynniethePooh · 01-23-2003, 09:47 AM

Oh James! The poor girl!!!!
Prayers and hugs coming to you and especially Linda!

Dom13 · 01-23-2003, 09:56 AM

Sending any and all Pixie Sust avialable here your way. Linda will be in my thoughts.

Duckfan · 01-23-2003, 09:58 AM

Heres prayers for both of you. I hope that everything goes well and its a very very very small part that has to come out. Linda needs to keep as much of herself as possible. Tell her to get well soon. Take care of yourself as well, don't need you sick at the same time!

Tinkerbel129 · 01-23-2003, 10:19 AM

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perndwler · 01-23-2003, 10:20 AM

James, I'm keeping you and Linda in my thoughts and prayers.

karinmac · 01-23-2003, 10:40 AM

Oh no James! Poor Linda. Sending you both lots of prayers and pixie dust! Make sure you have great doctors!

DiznEeyore · 01-23-2003, 11:19 AM

Sending prayers and pixie dust from here, too .....

My dmom had diverticulitis last year and ended up hospitalized. They treated her with Cipro and it cleared up in a few days. She's now super-vigilant about what she eats. I hope your Linda recovers just as quickly and is back in tip-top shape soon!

Brisully · 01-23-2003, 11:33 AM

Oh James, I am sorry to hear this. Please let Linda know both of you are in my thoughts.

GotAnyPins · 01-23-2003, 12:32 PM

From both Ed and I...Feel better soon...keep us informed on how she is doing James..

Obi-Wan Pinobi · 01-23-2003, 12:56 PM

So sorry to hear that, James.

Plenty of pixie dust coming your way from Lauri and me.

TIGGERSMOM · 01-23-2003, 01:16 PM

My thoughts are with you & Linda.

Like DiznEeyore my aunt has diverticulitis and went through the same thing. She is now 84, and healthy as a horse. She has to watch her diet but other than that she is healthy, active and going strong.

PD and prayers to get you through the rough patch.

SueEllen · 01-23-2003, 01:29 PM

Please tell Linda I'm thinking of her. If you all need anything I'm not that far away.

Sue Ellen

Towncrier · 01-23-2003, 01:45 PM

I don't often check (or post) on the Collector's Board, but I'm glad that I checked today. Major prayers and PD for both Linda and you. And prayers for her surgeon and caregivers.

01-23-2003, 09:25 AM	#1
JamesD DVC-Trivia Contest, Apr-2006: Honorable Mention Pin Trader & Trivia Buff Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Poquoson, VA Posts: 1,517	OT-My soulmate is in the hospital! UPDATED AGAIN I never post about personal matters, but many of you know Linda, so I thought you should know what's going on. I had to admit Linda to the hospital yesterday with severe abdominal pains that had been going on about a week, and did not appear to be subsiding, even though she was on 2 different antibiotics and pain killers. After getting a CT scan of her abdomen and doing other tests, it turns out she has diverticulitis, and more seriously, an abscess in her colon. When they get rid of the infection, hopefully by tomorrow, they are going to have to operate, and remove part of her colon. UPDATE Linda had surgery this afternoon, and according to the doctor everything went well, but we're not out of the woods yet. He removed a 'short' section of her intestine which was diseased and reconnected it. Hopefully by Monday, if everything is working again as it should she can go home. I guess I'll be watching the Super Bowl in the hospital! I'm just thankful I can still watch it with Linda. We just want to thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts for the well wishes. It really touched us tremendously! Well, I finally got to bring Linda home today (Wed.) from the hospital! It was not a good week for her. Let's just say the quality of health care just isn't what it used to be! I'm afraid she's going to take a long time to recover. She's concerned about missing so much work and getting so far behind. The business trip to New Orleans in March is out of the question, but hopefully she will be in good shape by the time our next trip to the World comes around in May. For now, she's got to watch what she eats; a 'low-residue' diet now and a high fiber diet in the future. Again, I want to express my deepest appreciation for all the support and kind words. We look forward to seeing everyone again real soon! JamesD dzneynut@aol.com Last edited by JamesD; 01-30-2003 at 12:07 AM.

01-23-2003, 09:41 AM	#2
NHMickey I'm A Disneyana Collector!You mean there's more to WDW than pins and cheese soup?? Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Milford, NH, USA Posts: 7,213	Please let Linda know that Sandy and I are keeping her in our thoughts and prayers. __________________ Nat nat111962@aol.com

01-23-2003, 09:47 AM	#3
LynniethePooh Her ECV has a propensity to aim at guys named Ed Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: 1013 Miles south of Philadelphia PA!!! Posts: 1,234	Oh James! The poor girl!!!! Prayers and hugs coming to you and especially Linda! __________________ Lynnie Have a Hunny of a Day!

01-23-2003, 09:56 AM	#4
Dom13 Pin Pics Graphics Dept. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Central CT, USA Posts: 2,039	Sending any and all Pixie Sust avialable here your way. Linda will be in my thoughts. __________________ My DISign Thread

01-23-2003, 09:58 AM	#5
Duckfan constant begger of pins, medium size fish too far from the world showcase lagoon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: boise, id Posts: 1,107	prayers and pixie dust Heres prayers for both of you. I hope that everything goes well and its a very very very small part that has to come out. Linda needs to keep as much of herself as possible. Tell her to get well soon. Take care of yourself as well, don't need you sick at the same time! __________________ Small Fish Member Whiners Club Currently dwelling in Pin Siberia

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01-23-2003, 10:19 AM	#6
Tinkerbel129 DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: nj,usa Posts: 757	Sending lots of Pixie Dust your way.................................................. ....................... .................................................. .................................................. ..... ............................................... .................................................. ...................... .................................................. ....................................... Will keep both of you in my prayers, give Linda a hug from me. __________________ ~Lori~

01-23-2003, 10:20 AM	#7
perndwler Boa Brigade Lady in Waiting and Official Scoopie Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Delray Beach, Fl. Posts: 930	James, I'm keeping you and Linda in my thoughts and prayers. __________________ ~Lady RobIn~ Proud Member of the Boa Brigade -------------------------- AKL - 5/06 Dolphin - 8/06 POFQ- 11-06 WL - 12/06

01-23-2003, 10:40 AM	#8
karinmac DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Palm Springs, California Posts: 534	Oh no James! Poor Linda. Sending you both lots of prayers and pixie dust! Make sure you have great doctors! __________________ Remember: What's one man's Holy Grail is another man's trader.

01-23-2003, 11:19 AM	#9
DiznEeyore Donkey-Huggin' DVC Member Dedicated Disney Scrapbooker Thanks for un-confusing me Join Date: May 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,139	Sending prayers and pixie dust from here, too ..... My dmom had diverticulitis last year and ended up hospitalized. They treated her with Cipro and it cleared up in a few days. She's now super-vigilant about what she eats. I hope your Linda recovers just as quickly and is back in tip-top shape soon! __________________ Amy

01-23-2003, 11:33 AM	#10
Brisully DCL Repo Man Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 2,117	Oh James, I am sorry to hear this. Please let Linda know both of you are in my thoughts. __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion." – Unknown

01-23-2003, 12:32 PM	#11
GotAnyPins Raul's "much" better half Boa Brigade Lady in Waiting Likes to stalk fish from 8 stories up Knows where all the good lanyards are Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Gotha, Fl. 15 short minutes from the World.. Posts: 1,447	Lots of Prayers and Pixie Dust coming Linda's way!!!!!!! From both Ed and I...Feel better soon...keep us informed on how she is doing James.. __________________ <IMG src="http://home.cfl.rr.com/eotero/web-stuff/donna.gif"> Donna...lover of all things Disney

01-23-2003, 12:56 PM	#12
Obi-Wan Pinobi Jedi moderator who likes to live on the edge Master potato masher Rop it! Rop it! Must obey MeanLaureen Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 9,746	So sorry to hear that, James. Plenty of pixie dust coming your way from Lauri and me. __________________ Matthew Transportation Board Moderator and Tech Support Team Member

01-23-2003, 01:16 PM	#13
TIGGERSMOM And now for something completely different... Every once in awhile they sneak one on but I always find it. Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Fenway Park Posts: 2,205	My thoughts are with you & Linda. Like DiznEeyore my aunt has diverticulitis and went through the same thing. She is now 84, and healthy as a horse. She has to watch her diet but other than that she is healthy, active and going strong. PD and prayers to get you through the rough patch. __________________

01-23-2003, 01:29 PM	#14
SueEllen Proud Iced Tea Snob Laughs when thinking Olga Tickaboomskya Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Close enough for a Disney Fix Posts: 6,754	Please tell Linda I'm thinking of her. If you all need anything I'm not that far away. Sue Ellen __________________ I can also assist with your Universal Orlando vacation, and/or Royal Caribbean Cruise. Email me for details SueEllen@DreamsUnlimitedTravel.com

01-23-2003, 01:45 PM	#15
Towncrier DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 12,924	I don't often check (or post) on the Collector's Board, but I'm glad that I checked today. Major prayers and PD for both Linda and you. And prayers for her surgeon and caregivers. __________________

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