**June 5th MFM Update (and beyond!)**

[CaliforniaPeggy]

Time for a new thread!

I got off the phone a few minutes ago with our beloved MFM.

He sounded great!

However, he'd had an adventure today, but now is in a vastly improved condition.

Before, when he'd cough, he would have some bleeding out the chest incision, and he had a lot of pain from the edges of his sternum (breastbone) as they rubbed together.

Today, he went back to surgery, and they stopped the bleeding, and they fixed the sternum so it wouldn't rub, at least in the short term.

Tomorrow he will be seen by a plastic surgeon who will do yet another surgery on his sternum. He will somehow use a muscle around the sternum to stop the edges from rubbing, on a permanent basis. This surgery will happen in the next day or two, and of course we will update all of you once that's happened.

We talked about laptops, and those of you who are interested in getting in on that, PM me. I will also be looking for advice on which brand to get. Details via PM.


Oh yes...one last thing: He wanted me to tell you that this plastic surgery will also give him the new smaller penis he's always wanted...;)

[elleng]

1. Good to hear, tho hate he has to endure all this.

:hi:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. I feel the same, my dear elleng...

His spirits do seem to be good.

He even told me, "I'm immortal!"

:hi:

[elleng]

5. IMMORTAL MFM is GOOD!!!

Under the influence of something, tho?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. Nah, I don't think so...

He was clearly joking. Remember he said that in at least one of his pre-op threads...

Not to worry!

[Kali]

2. Ok the last sentence was all I needed to know he's doing better!!

thanks Peggy! I'm working on getting another old friend of his back in the picture - they kind of lost contact and this person has a lot of their own health problems but is going to try to go see him this week. Might even have some good info for helping with various advocacy issues with the ins co and so forth.

I also remembered another person I might be able to get to go see him, from our old radio battle days.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. Thanks, Kali!

Visitors are a very positive thing...

I know it will help him feel better.

[emilyg]

7. Thanks Peggy.

[solara]

8. Excellent news!

Thank you so much California Peggy!

:hi:


:kick:

[UrbScotty]

9. SO glad to hear, my dear CaliforniaPeggy!

I'm glad to hear not only of his improving health, but also about his prospects of getting a new Breitbart!

[blogslut]

10. Good news!

Thanks for letting us know, Peggy. :)

[pacalo]

11. Poor MFM! He's been through a lot, but it's encouraging that he was upbeat today.

I want to contribute to the fund for a laptop -- looks like MFM is going need it. (Actually, it's for US, too. We miss him.)

Look for my PM!

Thanks, Peggy :hi:

[pacalo]

12. Kick. :)

[Bake]

13. And especially good news on that last part!

Hooray!

Bake

[warrior1]

14. Wow

I can't believe Cal Peggy said penis.

Is this thing normal, this type of surgery?

[Bake]

17. It is pretty shocking, isn't it!

Cal Peggy may have gotten into MFM's meds ... just sayin'.

:rofl:

Bake

[rurallib]

15. sounds like he may look like this when he gets out

which could be an improvement -----

[TuxedoKat]

16. He has been through alot

hope this is his last surgery. What about just getting a IPad instead of a laptop?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

19. An iPad would be great as an auxiliary tool, but...

He doesn't have his own computer. And a laptop is what he wants.

And yes, he has been through a lot. I want him to get well in the worst way...

[Raffi Ella]

18. lol

I'm outta the loop since I haven't been in the lounge in a while but it sounds pretty serious...

D.U. has some really amazing people and MFM seems to be one of them. I'm glad he's doing well and has Peg and Kali to look after him.

All my best to him - Get Well Soon, MFM!

[dixiegrrrrl]

20. Pls ask him if he is intending to run for office.

Was that the reason for the ....uh.......organ shrinkage? To prevent embarrassing Tweets in the future?

[applegrove]

21. vibes to MFM. Poor guy. That does not sound like fun. He probably doesn't even want to laugh. So

good of you Peggy to contact him. I'm sure it lifted his spirits.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

22. **Tuesday afternoon Update**

Just got off the phone with MFM. He was tired and we only talked briefly...

He told me that Thursday AM, he will be back in surgery to get his sternum fixed so its edges won't rub anymore and hurt him. They will wrap the muscles there around the two halves to soften the rough edges.

And I told him that Thursday, he will be the proud owner of a new laptop! He was soooo pleased.

A Very Special Thank You to HopeHoops! His computer expertise really got me into a good place! :hug:

If anyone wants to help defray my expense, please PM me. A couple of folks already have, and I appreciate the support!

[rurallib]

25. Wish I had some extra money right now.

Sure do appreciate what you and Kali have been doing here.
Feel kind of bad I only have moral support to give.

[pacalo]

26. Peggy, that's great news about MFM getting the laptop on Thursday!

And regretful news that MFM has to go through surgery again, probably due to the fact that his sternum wasn't properly set during the first surgery. :mad:

But -- MFM will be getting his laptop, THANKS TO YOU! :hug:

Please send me a PM with info about how you'd like the money. I'd like to send it asap.

What kind is MFM getting?

[Kali]

27. yahooo!

glad you got it figured out - thanks to HopeHoops from me too

Today I briefly talked with Beth, his new case worker but I could hear him in the background, could tell he was tired. I may call in a bit anyway and see if she was any help with the info I couldn't get. Or maybe I will try in the morning. I bet he is worn out.

oh and my check is in the mail:rofl:
(seriously it is, but won't go out from the PO until tomorrow at 3:30)

[lifesbeautifulmagic]

23. I sure miss him,

and his wonderful sense of humor. Thanks for the update.

[warrior1]

24. what kind

of laptop is MFM getting?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

28. He wanted a Windows machine, and that's what he's getting.

It is an HP Pavilion dv6-612nr Notebook PC.

:hi:

[warrior1]

30. sweet

Your a good egg CaliforniaPeggy!

[pacalo]

29. A big kick. :)

[pacalo]

31. Just sent you a PM, Peggy. :)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

32. **Wednesday Afternoon Update**

Just had a brief conversation with MFM!

He sounded tired, but good. I finally remembered to tell him how much we all miss him, and he asked me to tell you that he misses all of you terribly too.

I had a bit of bad news re the laptop: The delivery won't happen till Friday. But he said that's probably better, since he will be out of it tomorrow, due to his sternum repair surgery.

He really is looking forward to being back on line with all of us!

:woohoo:

[pacalo]

33. Friday is just as good as Thursday, considering the surgery!

Anyone who's interested in more of the details can PM you, right, Peggy?

:yourock:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

34. That's what he said!

He'll be a lot more awake, that's for sure!

And yes, anyone interested in laptop details is encouraged to PM me!

Thank you, my sweet pacalo...:hug:

[emilyg]

35. Thank you for the updates.

[Amerigo Vespucci]

37. Great news, CP...

...didn't make much sense for him to get the laptop on the same day as the surgery anyway. But I firmly believe that once he wraps his grubby little mitts around it, it will give him 100 times the "therapeutic value" of any pill the doctors could give him. That boy needs to start POSTING.

:toast:

[Kali]

36. ***Thursday Pre-Op Update***

Just got off the phone with MFM. He was scheduled for 7 this morning but his blood wasn't cooperating fully, so has been rescheduled for 2 this afternoon (AZ time). Sync your timepieces and fire up your vibe generators then, if you are so inclined!

He said a few more days there and then they would be moving him back to the rehab place. I know he likes UMC a lot but I think he is getting ready to get out of there! It was a fast call as I think they were torturing him with something or other as hospitals tend to do (it is so busy there as it is a teaching hospital so you never lack for "entertainment" anyway :crazy: )

[elleng]

38. 'Blood wasn't cooperating?'

'Stuff' in blood? Veins?

[Kali]

39. not sure

I know he is on thinners and I think they needed to take him off a couple days ago for this, but he is diabetic too so who knows? He was a little out of it and we didn't talk very long.

[Phentex]

40. He should have removed the beer IV...

that MFM!

:P

[Phentex]

41. We are all ready for him to get out of there!...

Thanks for the update.

[nolabear]

44. He ought to be in recovery by now.

That poor baby's been through so much. I hope the pec implants he ordered work out.

Ba-dump-ching! :spank: Miss you, MFM. Heal up.

[Call Me Wesley]

45. Not much on DU these days,

but is he operated on by Nosferatu?

"Ze blood is not cooperating! Ha! We have zo wait untill it'll be nice and taaaasty!"
Poor guy. Good vibes still coming.

I just hope he has his old photo albums to look at, all the good memories of his upbringing. I'm sure it'll cheer him up:



;)

Sorry, Gary ...

[pacalo]

47. If that's your handwriting, it's BEAUTIFUL! And your drawing style is

impressive, too. :)

[kimi]

48. Anytime there is an update

would appreciate knowing! Sending vibes all day, oh, and my check is in the mail, too!

I really really hope to hear good news shortly - and thanks again to all y'all who are doing the updating.

[pacalo]

49. Teaching hospitals are the pits with the constant probing & NO TIME for

MFM mischief.

I hope today's surgery won't be too hard on him.

Like Amerigo said, once he gets back online, his spirit will improve drastically & it will help his recovery go smoother.

[JitterbugPerfume]

42. thanks for the up date Peggy

I haven't been on DU much lately , but MFM has been on my mind.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

43. My dear JitterbugPerfume...

I understand that...

He's been on mine too.

:hug:

[progressoid]

46. new smaller penis...

:spray:

WINNING!!

[Angry Dragon]

50. kick

[emilyg]

51. ......

[Kali]

52. ***Friday/Saturday Update***

Sorry I didn't post last night, I was too beat. June is just about the hardest month around here.

I called MFM last night and we spoke briefly. He said he was doing better, although it comes and goes - good spells and bad ones, but the good ones are getting better. They have him wrapped up kind of tight so he said it is a little disconcerting to breathe. He is really happy to get the laptop, but too weak to lift it or do much. He probably needs somebody to help get it set up but I can't get in there for at least a couple more days if then. Hopefully he will regain some energy/strength and be able to handle it on his own. Seems like it shouldn't be too difficult, although I don't have much experience with laptops. Imagine a battery might need to be charged, but surely there is a way to run it off AC???

He said they would probably be sending him back to the rehab place pretty soon. That will be such a good sign!

[elleng]

53. Oh gee, sorry, as ever, to hear of his travails.

He will do much better after laptop is up, and he has that to look forward to at least. Thanks to all for that.
:hi:

[nolabear]

54. Glad he's back mending. I expect it's helpful just knowing the laptop, and we, are waiting.

I know it's helpful to ME!

[solara]

55. So sorry to hear MFM is having such a hard time of it, but I imagine knowing so many people care

helps a bit. Big thanks to you and California Peggy for staying in touch with him and with us.

Vibes on a continuing basis..

:hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

56. Thanks for the update, my dear Kali!

It's good to hear how he's doing...

He did tell me he'd plug it in to use. I think the battery does need to be charged before it's relied on.

Hope your month gets easier too!

:hi:

[pacalo]

57. With MFM's magnetic personality & charm, someone there at the hospital

would set it up for him, providing he was ready & able to use it. I can imagine how much his ribs must hurt; he may not be able to get in a comfortable position to use it yet -- don't want to undo the purpose of that last surgery.

Maybe when he gets to rehab he'll be ready for it.

I've also been thinking how busy your life is, Kali, & so I appreciate all the more how you've been helping MFM & keeping us informed. Thanks SO MUCH!

:hug:

[Angry Dragon]

58. KICK

[emilyg]

65. .....

[Kali]

59. ***Sunday update***

Just got off the phone. He said yesterday was a pretty good day - not so busy in the hospital so he actually got some rest. Today he had some kind of brief "episode" that felt so strange he used the call button for help and when they came in they said we already saw it on the monitor and already called the Dr. When the Doc showed up, he reminded MFM to think about what he has been through the last few weeks, didn't seem too worried about it.

In fact, things seem to be progressing so well again they are talking about sending back to the rehab place maybe as early at Tuesday!

He says he just gets too tired, physically and mentally to try to work with the new laptop and nobody there really has time (and not their job) to help so he is probably just going to wait until they move him. I said just poke along slow and you may get it. I am going to post a thread in the AZ forum and see if there might be somebody to help or somebody that might know somebody. I told him if nothing else make it one of the rehab "projects" to get it set up and learn to use it.

And if that doesn't work I can go try myself, but I'm sure not qualified as I have never done anything other than hook up my dial-up desktop. My problem is I just can't get into Tucson very often and this week has me going in other directions along with all the other usual stuff.

Anyway enough about me, he is doing better and we will get him back on line ASAP! Hopefully by midweek at least!

edit: at least 3 typos, sheesh

[CaliforniaPeggy]

60. Thanks for the update, my dear Kali!

I wonder what they saw on his monitor...

Anyway, I'm glad the staff saw it and acted on it. Good that the doc is aware too, besides not being worried.

Rehab sounds good, as long as he is really ready.

:hi:

[elleng]

61. Yes, REALLY ready. 'Episodes' no good, imo.

[emilyg]

62. Thank you Kali.

[one_voice]

63. Thanks for the update..

Kali. I keep checking to see if I see any threads started by MFM....maybe next week or so. Right now all that's important is for him to get better! I'll continue to keep him in my thoughts.

[pacalo]

64. Thank you, Kali!

[jme0318]

66. Thanks for the update!

[nolabear]

67. I think it's possible to send him an email if anyone wants.

I looked on the Tucson UMC site and you can do that if you know his other-world name or room number. I'm not suggesting everyone do that but I did and it might be nice to see a familiar name or two.

What a lot to go through. Hope he's off to rehab today.

[Kali]

68. and you can PM me for that info - he gave the OK to give it out

BUT (I talked to him again last night) they are still talking about moving him back to the rehab place today or tomorrow so if you want to send something to UMC do it today.

Hopefully he will be here "in person" by tomorrow afternoon or Thursday morning! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[Kali]

69. ***Wednesday June 15, damn it Update***

talked to him briefly a little while ago, still at UMC - still having some blood chemistry and drainage problems. He couldn't talk long becasue they were going to make him get up and walk. Trying to get his lungs in better shape, I think. He said he gets real tight in the chest at night and is having trouble sleeping.

He sounded ok in terms of breath and strength of voice, but I know he must be getting sick and tired of this - it has been a month!

The move back to the rehab place is on a day by day wait and see status so we pretty much don't know until it happens.

:-(

[CaliforniaPeggy]

70. Oh damn.

I'm really sorry to hear this.

It wasn't supposed to be like this!

But I understand. He has several health problems, and those complicate things.

Do you think it would be OK if I tried to call tomorrow?

Thanks for the update, Kali...

:hug:

[Kali]

71. yes, give it a try

I have bad luck during the day - but you seem to catch him better, and I think his energy level is probably better then too.

[elleng]

72. Yes, he's GOT to walk, move the fluids around and out,

MANDATORY to avoid pneu.....

Sorry about this, but glad his still in hospital (assuming they can deal with blood and drainage better than Rehab place.)

Thanks, Kali

[pacalo]

74. Two major surgeries done so close together would be hard on anyone.

That tightness in his chest & the drainage problem (not enough of it?) must be from bloated lungs crowding his chest. It must really be painful for him to move around, but he needs to work the fluids out.

Damn.

[nolabear]

75. So send those e-mails, folks.

Good God, what a lot to go through.

[marzipanni]

81. It has been a month- just seems sooo long

and must seem so much more so to MFM.
I hope he is getting over the lung and blood chemistry roadblocks and it will soon be smooth cruising for him to a steady, strong recovery.

I did read your latest update from yesterday where you said that he sounded much better- that's encouraging.

[emilyg]

83. kick

[IcyPeas]

73. I look at these updates...

I don't know MFM but he makes me laugh all the time. I hope he gets better soon.

[Kali]

76. talked to him again this evening

he sounded a LOT better. Said maybe Saturday to rehab, but still playing by ear - was getting tired of pokes - said it wore him out today - two people at the same time trying to find a vein...ouch.

Forgot to tell you guys he said last night he could feel the vibes...so keep 'em up if you can.

[pacalo]

77. My good vibes haven't stopped for a moment! Thanks for the update, Kali!

[Kali]

78. you have been so good about keeping things going!

thank you!

[pacalo]

79. I've enjoyed it, too.

:hi:

[elleng]

80. Darned veins!

VIBING here!
:kick:

[solara]

82. Thank you Kali.. I am so glad he is doing better

Vibes are going on a continuous basis..

And it's a real pleasure to surround MFM in the light and to see him healed and healthy!

[snagglepuss]

84. Continued vibes to the very fine MFM. Wishing him comfort, peace and strength to

see him through his recovery.