Time for a note....

[Guest]

As some know, I've been out of work with no pay for 7 business days due to abdominal pain that started with a trip to the ER Thursday, December 1. Given this morning's events, I figured I'd fill you all in...& give some other news as well....

That other news being the death of my grandfather, Virgil Weimer, this morning (Friday, December 9, 2005) in Mt Morris IL. After Thanksgiving, he had increasingly refused to eat. So, it was not a big surprise...but, still isn't easy. Unlike with my grandmother just over 3 years ago, we had no "advanced warning" from him; he died soon after he woke up this morning. Like with my grandmother, however, the minute the phone rang ... I knew.

As for me, I kept my appointment with the gastroencologist this afternoon ... & still do not have any answers. I am back on a "solid" diet (luckily), but now have to go through more bloodwork & see a surgeon for another evaluation/opinion. The gastroencologist believes I have a minor case of Acid Reflux. The prior tests (Xrays, CT Scan, Ultrasound on pancreas & gallbladder, hidascan) show "gunk" in the gallbladder with a few small stones, but not "big enough" to cause the type of pain I've been experiencing lately. The focus right now, according to the gastroencologist, is the liver & gallbladder.

*shrugs*

And life goes on.....


Cort, "Mr MC" / "Mr Road Trip", 32swm/pig valve/pacemaker
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"How much longer will they be around?" ... Don Williams ... 'Old Coyote Town'

 

[Shine_on_Syd]

Know that our thoughts and prayrers are with you Cort.

 

[geebee]

My dear Cort,

My thoughts and prayers are with you for so many reasons tonight. I am so sorry to hear of your grandpa's passing as I know how much he meant to you. Coupled with you not feeling well and I just wish I were there to give you a big hug.

Please let me know if there is anything I can do but know that you are in my heart.

I hope things start looking up.

 

[Guest]

*nods knowingly*

Thank you, Syd and Gina. Very much appreciated.

*sighs*

Sure could use a Chicago area gathering ... NOW . He he he.

 

[PapaHappyStar]

Cort,
Sorry to hear about your grandfather. Our condolences on the loss.
All the best with your health issues, hope they turn out to be nothing serious.
Regards,
Burair and family.

 

[Yaps]

I am so sorry to hear of the death of your Grandfather,it always seems to happen too fast.
I am hoping all will turn out well with the gastro..wishing you luck. Love the pup

 

[hensylee]

You were just talking about them both when we had the nursing home thread. I remember when your graNdmother passed on and how sad you were then. I am so sorry now for the passing of your grandfather. You will miss him. Your days will be busy until the funeral is over so please take care of yourself until you find out what your health problems are. Prayers and blessins, Cort.....

 

[Mb]

We are so sorry to hear of your grandfather's passing. No matter the health condition, or the age, when someone we love goes home, we grieve because we will miss them so much. I've always thought that on the day we loose someone, and we are so sad, that there is a reunion party in heaven, with much joy and gladness. I am sure you grandmother was happy to set her eyes on him. Wishing you peace. - Marybeth

PS - You mentioned gallbladder and liver.....how were your liver function tests?

 

[susieq14]

Dear Cort,

Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your grandfather. It is never easy to deal with the loss of someone you hold close to your heart and at this time of year it just seems a little harder. Not feeling well right now is also a bummer for you so I'm sending lots of good thoughts and prayers your way.

I'm glad to hear the GI doc was so thorough and ordered so many tests. If he thinks it is acid reflux - you should ask him to do an upper endoscopy (I didn't see you list that) to actually see the esophagus and whether there is any damage that is causing your distress. I would also recommend that you watch what you eat - solids are okay but make sure they are low fat and not too spicy so you don't aggravate your gut. Also try to limit caffeine, alcohol and carbonated beverages. You don't want to have another "attack" while dealing with your Grandfather's funeral.

Take Care! and God Bless!
Sue

 

[Wise]

Cort, accept my condolences about the loss of grandfather. I understand that even if it's expected, it's never easy.

Wise

 

[Ross]

Cort I too am sorry to hear about grandpa. My wife is a maiden Weimer, wonder if there is any relation existence?

As for the rest, why do our bodies pop up with stuff that baffles the Doc's? I'm never going to understand that one. Hope they get it figured out quickly. Abdominal pain is the pits.

 

[Karlynn]

Cort, may many happy memories sustain you and your family as you mourn your grandfather.

And...let's hope the docs find an easy solution to your illness.

 

[Sherry]

Oh, Cort, I am so very sorry for the loss of your grandfather. Whether it's expected or not, it's never easy. Please accept my condolences. Also, I'm sorry to hear you're still dealing with these gastro problems. I really hope you can get some relief. My thoughts are with you, friend.

 

[Lynlw]

Cort, I am so sorry about your Grandfather and the fact you are going thru such a rough patch now. Please know how many people care about you and have you in their prayers, Lyn

 

[Natanni]

So sorry to hear about the loss of your grandpa Cort. Take care, and hoping you get some answers soon. Have you had a gastroscopy yet?

 

[Mary]

Cort,
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. I hope the horizon soon starts to brighten for you.

 

[Phyllis]

Our sincere sympathy on the loss of your grandfather, Cort- may all your fond memories sustain you now and in the years to come. Hope the stomach pain turns out to be a simple case of acid reflex that can be resolved with medication. You are in our thoughts.

 

[Glenda]

Cort, I am so sorry to hear about your grandfather. I'm sure you'll miss him. Hugs & prayers are coming your way.

 

[gadgetman]

Cort,

Very sorry to hear about your grandfather. Our prayers to you and your family for comfort during all of this. We also send prayers that they find (AND FIX) your latest challenge and you get back to your OLD self.

May God Bless,

Danny

 

[Georgia]

Cort, please accept Jim's and my condolences on the death of your grandfather.

I really hope your life settles down and you can find some answers to your medical problems.

Sometimes things just get too hard to bear; know that all your friends here are with you in spirit.