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susan peplow

climber

Joshua Tree, CA

Jul 17, 2013 - 01:22am PT

Big props to Will tonight for an already full day of hectic work to go by and handle the situation at the hospital. Misinformation is not our friend & Non-information even worse. Regardless of what paperwork is on file, we found that having someone physically there makes a huge difference in not only his care but information provided. Our Blitzo was doing well but having a tough few days of it. Glad that Will was able to stop by, send our love and talk with the doctors about what's next.

We have a good team of friends, for that is sure. Thank you all for checking in and being so supportive - total bummer that our friend is ill and worse when he's on an isolation ward but warms the heart the amount of people checking in on this thread and sending good vibes.

~Susan

Elcapinyoazz

Social climber

Joshua Tree

Jul 17, 2013 - 11:04am PT

It's a rough time for our friend. It's very hard to watch your friend suffering in pain, confused, and scared. He was 90% coherent last night (hey, no comments that 90% coherent is better than normal for Blitzo!), but still with the cDiff and diarrhea, and was spinning some wild and delusional tales that definitely never happened.

In any case, while visitors help tremendously with his disposition, it looks like he may be transfered to another facility within the week, so if you intend to visit, check with the hospital or support team first to make sure he is still there.

Lets hope they get some chemo into him soon (just waiting for the other issues to resolve first), it was very effective last summer/fall, and with some luck this round will do the same.

SCseagoat

Trad climber

Santa Cruz

Jul 17, 2013 - 11:36am PT

Been away ... hate returning to this.

My thoughts, cares and deepest wishes for him to get on the rebuilding track.

Susan

Russ Walling

Social climber

from Poofters Froth, Wyoming

Topic Author's Reply - Jul 17, 2013 - 11:38am PT

Donation info:

To send a card, check, or something else:

Blitzo
c/o Russ Walling
HC1 Box 696
Joshua Tree, Ca. 92252

To send a check, make it out to Russ Walling as his bank account is still not quite set up, send it to the address above, and I'll cash it and hand him the money since he lives here at our house.

PayPal is still probably best:
RevBlitzo@hotmail.com is his personal address to send it to. Or, if that one makes you nervous, you can send it to me at "paypal@FishProducts.com" and I'll transfer it to Blitzo.

Thanks!

Dudes the Mack!

RyanD

climber

Squamish

Jul 17, 2013 - 12:38pm PT

Hey guys, what happened with the website??

http://www.blitzofoto.com/

I was checking it out a few weeks back with intentions to go back & buy a print but can no longer access it? Do I have the wrong link?

There was some amazing images there.

Jaybro

Social climber

Wolf City, Wyoming

Jul 17, 2013 - 12:39pm PT

Nice shot! Style bump

Elcapinyoazz

Social climber

Joshua Tree

Jul 17, 2013 - 01:05pm PT

Stay tuned RyanD, the website is temporarily down having some ongoing maintenenance and build-out work completed. Should be up in a limited and ever-expanding format soon.

Gal

Trad climber

a semi lucid consciousness

Jul 17, 2013 - 01:22pm PT

Thinking of you Blitzo... it must be so frustrating to feel like a situation is beyond your control. I hope you are visualizing positive outcomes to make it become true. If possible, spend time envisioning each thing that you want to change and how you want it to be better... it's a way of "chanting" to yourself, and looping positive self talk, with the hope being "say it enough to yourself and will become reality"....

Snowmassguy

Trad climber

Calirado

Jul 17, 2013 - 01:26pm PT

I have never met Blitzo but have followed this thread for awhile. Huge props to his caregivers! It is such a difficult time for everyone involved. Like many I have gone through this with a loved one in the not so distant past.
I don't know Blitzo but feel that I do now. I also have no doubt that the DUDE IS THE MACK.

Sending positive vibes your way! You got this Blitzo. Make cancer your beeootch.

Brokedownclimber

Trad climber

Douglas, WY

Jul 17, 2013 - 01:31pm PT

Just letting the BLOOT know the entire Wyoming contingent (me!) is pulling for him, and sending good vibes.

Capt.

climber

some eastside hovel

Jul 17, 2013 - 01:42pm PT

Once again...Massive positive vibes from the Eastside for Billy!!!

CrazytownIndianCoveAKATheAGENT

Social climber

Joshua Tree, CA

Jul 17, 2013 - 02:06pm PT

Will, so glad you got in last night to see him. I am coming back to CA 10 days early, and would like to visit him on Sunday. Do you think he will still be at Arrowhead or what other facility were they thinking of sending him?

Would be more than awesome if he can get chemo in the area, like Yucca Valley, which has a brand new oncology clinic. I could take him when I take kids to school. They love Blitzo, and its already on the way.

My biggest apologies for website being down folks. A l m o sssssstttt there.

Susan, Russ, Will, Locker, & Paul: LOVE YOU GUYS.

MisterE

Social climber

Jul 17, 2013 - 09:16pm PT

You guys are amazing - thanks for all you do.

neebee

Social climber

calif/texas

Jul 18, 2013 - 12:45am PT

hey there say, all... was just checking out the names of everyone...

was sure hoping to hear a much better update, too...
ohmy...

in your corner, blitzo-billy... ride this bronc, and win victory...
god bless...

*will send another good cheer, trinket/card, in aug...
>:D<

susan peplow

climber

Joshua Tree, CA

Jul 18, 2013 - 05:14pm PT

Without going into all the details (believe me this is a favor to you readers) is there anyone out there that knows of a Lawyer dealing with Social Security Disability benefits? In efforts to bump up the available benefits and care for our friend SSD is our next logical step. Unfortunately, it also appears that the process can be cumbersome to say the least and having a representative handle the dirty-work quite beneficial.

Sure sure I can research online, I'm familiar with Google and have started. But if you know of or have any recommendations for a Social Security Lawyer in the SoCal area (Inland Empire preferred). Please pass it on and save me hours of research and calls.

Thanks,
~Susan

Elcapinyoazz

Social climber

Joshua Tree

Jul 18, 2013 - 06:10pm PT

Bump for Susan's request:

if you know of or have any recommendations for a Social Security Lawyer in the SoCal area (Inland Empire preferred). Please pass it on and save me hours of research and calls

Brokedownclimber

Trad climber

Douglas, WY

Jul 18, 2013 - 06:39pm PT

Sooze-

I've had some experience in this area through dealing with SSD for my now ex-wife Anne. There is usually someone in the local area...just look in the Yellow Pages listings under Attorneys-Social Security. In general, it's a travesty that the system has become so complex that an obvious disability issue requires legal assistance to obtain it. It will probably cost da BLOOT 1/3 of the initial settlement (they can go back a year for retroactive benefits), but the amount could be substantial.

susan peplow

climber

Joshua Tree, CA

Jul 18, 2013 - 07:23pm PT

From what I can tell fees are maxed to 25% of settlement or $6K. Doubt it would be that much, the money is actually not the issue rather that SSDI allows him MediCal benefits which is what's really important. His current Arrowcare is severely lacking as his needs progress.

Sure it would be nice if he had a little income (get off the SuperTopo Dole) as he truly is disabled now but most importantly is the variety of care he would qualify under the MediCal cloud. I'm also wondering if he even qualifies which brings in the big question of whether an attorney would want his case. Looks like he needs to have worked 5 out of the last 10 years..........

........that there is a problem.