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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Dec 12, 2011 - 09:29pm PT
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hey there dave, wow,was sorry to hear this... but will keep on praying, and let's have hopes that some solution will show up...
god bless to you both...
*saw her post on the facebook, thought i'd jump in here, too, to wish you both ONGOING best and prayers for a strong future, in spite of this...
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oh my, wade icey... i love the bird shots, it has a NICE home, :)
*i just got a little parakeet, so i am thinking of what more to do for her... :)
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Dec 12, 2011 - 09:30pm PT
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MH sure did nail it.
Thoughts and prayers for you both.
Susan
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BooDawg
Social climber
Butterfly Town
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Dec 12, 2011 - 09:41pm PT
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Sending healing energy and strength your way, Callie. No one deserves a full and joyous life more than you do. You bring so much of those qualities to everyone whom you touch. Take care and be well!
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susan peplow
climber
www.joshuatreevacationhomes.com
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Dec 12, 2011 - 09:44pm PT
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Dave, maybe the docs should have let her be awake and reading the Taco? The last few days of Tacobullsh*t of who is MTucker, Lober, not Lober, not MTucker, as#@&%es who couldn't rescue a hamster but aren't really as#@&%es after all................ Maybe that would get her heart to flip and flop? It does mine.
In all seriousness, sorry to hear the bad news and keep us posted as to what the docs have planned next.
~Susan
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Prod
Trad climber
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Dec 12, 2011 - 09:49pm PT
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Yo Dave,
I'm at home call if you need anything.
Prod.
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Doug Robinson
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Dec 12, 2011 - 10:00pm PT
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Heal up, Callie girl! You can always go looking again.
A short story in the spirit of Mighty Hiker:
I went in for one of those treadmill stress tests. Nothing overtly wrong, fact I can't recall why. But I was looking forward to playing "beat the test." You know, trying to be an enduro-badass on the treadmill. Well, I hardly got warmed up when the Doc shut 'er down and helps me to lay down on the couch and goes to staring intently at the squiggles on his monitor.
Then he unhooks me, tells me to come back Monday for a much more serious test, and I leave his office clutching a little bottle of nitroglycerine and with instructions to stay close to medical help.
I spend the weekend trying to reframe myself as a heart patient...
Long story short, word finally comes down from the big-deal second opinion super-specialist: "You're fine. What we have here is just a big ol' athlete's heart."
Disappointing, probably, but this is just the first round.
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Dec 12, 2011 - 10:02pm PT
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Dave
Thanks for the update. That must be a tremendous
disappointment. Hoping things will get better soon.
Steve
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Jan
Mountain climber
Okinawa, Japan
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Dec 12, 2011 - 10:08pm PT
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The good news here is doctors hate not knowing what is wrong and when things don't turn out as expected, they get even more interested in your case, get more experts involved etc. until they do figure it out.
As one who was misdiagnosed and mistreated for asthma for 15 years, my advice is find out who the top specialists in America are for heart problems and seek them out. National Jewish in Denver did me more good in 3 days at figuring out my problem than all the other lesser experts did in 15 years.
You have insurance so if need be, go to the Mayo Clinic or where ever until you get an answer.
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John Moosie
climber
Beautiful California
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Dec 12, 2011 - 10:16pm PT
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Aw Crimpster.. I feel for you. I hope they figure it out soon. If you need a buddy to talk to, I'm here for you. Edit: Jan is wise. The docs really get interested in things they can't figure out. They will fight for you.
Speaking about docs not being able to find things. A few years ago I had a blood clot in my lungs. I went to the emergency room complaining of not being able to breathe. The doc made me blow into this device, and each time I sent it off the charts, so he said I just had some bronchitis and sent me home.
That night it got worse and I ended up calling an ambulance. It turned out that I had one of the biggest clots the techs at the hospital had ever seen. I found out because while I was in the machine, the tech goofed and left the mic on while he called in the other techs and they were all going on about it.
Long story short. Sometimes the docs can't tell right off.
I am not trying to freak you out, I just wanted you to know it is not some evil plot against the mighty Crimpster. Sometimes it just takes time to get to the bottom of things. Hang in there mighty one. My prayers are with you.
Didn't Ouch do a cartoon of you in a superwoman outfit? haha.. that is how I picture you.
John
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matty
Trad climber
under the sea
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Dec 12, 2011 - 11:59pm PT
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We're all pulling for you. All of us little ones...
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Bonesy
Trad climber
Middleton, WI
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Dec 13, 2011 - 12:22am PT
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Hang tough Callie. Best wishes headed your way. See you in a couple of weeks.
D&B
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BrassNuts
Trad climber
Save your a_s, reach for the brass...
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Dec 13, 2011 - 12:59am PT
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Dave here - just got home from the hospital where CG is set up for the night. Her recovery went well and I should be able to bring her home around noon tomorrow. Thanks again for everyone's well wishes. Today was very disappointing, but tomorrow we'll start thinking about what possibilities lay ahead...
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JOEY.F
Gym climber
It's not rocket surgery
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Dec 13, 2011 - 01:35am PT
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Sending you healing vibes, Crimpie.
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murcy
Gym climber
sanfrancisco
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Dec 13, 2011 - 01:40am PT
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Wait, wait. No good. Wrong result! Play review!
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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Dec 13, 2011 - 02:15am PT
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Crimps,
Me and the other birdbrains are thinkin' of ya! Well, as much as a birdbrain can..
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Dec 13, 2011 - 03:19am PT
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best wishes to Crimpergirl,
we want her to come out and play with us again!
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 13, 2011 - 07:47am PT
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Hi all. Thanks for alll the nice words and the bird photos. Not sure the nurse knew what was going on as I just exclaimed YELLOW WARBLER!!! Doc should be by soon so maybe I will know more. Can a place have negative humidity? I think this hospital does!
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jopay
climber
so.il
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Dec 13, 2011 - 08:03am PT
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Crimpie, I hope they figure this thing out, and you get some resolve, there is nothing worse than not knowing, at least you are in an area that should have some of the best specialists. Hang in there.
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JohnRoe
Trad climber
State College, PA
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Dec 13, 2011 - 08:14am PT
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awake and typing at 5:47 a.m. - must be either hospital or an alpine start...
sending you all good wishes for speedy resolution & recovery
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MisterE
Social climber
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Dec 13, 2011 - 09:09am PT
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Hi, Callie. I am not posting much here anymore, but wanted to say: You have been a good friend over the years, and I just wish you the best in a resolution to this. My heart goes out to your heart.
Erik
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