Friends of Padraig18:

[Cuban_Liberal]

Seems as though it's not a good morning here at DU, what with the news of Mrs. Grumpy, but Paddy was also admitted to the hospital about 2:30 this morning; he was in severe pain from his cervical disc, and it was not responding to the pain meds he had at home, so the neurosurgeon told him he needed to be admitted to the hospital. It seems likely at this point that he will be having surgery sooner rather than later, most likely some time this week. If you want to send him some good wishes/vibes, PM him and I will print them out for him to read when I go back to the hospital later.

Thanks!

[underpants]

1. Good wishes Pad

[sniffa]

2. my thoughts are with you both

it's not easy to be the partner of a sick person. i'm wishing the best for you both.

[Cuban_Liberal]

3. Thanks!

As the vow goes, "... in both sickness and in health....".

[Plaid Adder]

4. Good luck, Padraig18!

Hope the surgery puts you right and you recover quickly,

The Plaid Adder

[commander bunnypants]

5. good karma for PAD

CB

[kick-ass-bob]

6. Sending my best to both of you!

[SarahB]

7. Done

Too much suffering around here lately. I wish him nothing but the best.

[jonnyblitz]

8. oh crap :(

I will be thinking about him and you also..Please keep us posted (I know you will)

[Cuban_Liberal]

9. Will do!

[opihimoimoi]

10. A speedy Recovery to Both of you...sending good food and special

Healing Wine.

[nuxvomica]

11. I send Padraig my wishes for a speedy recovery

Followed by renewed strength and greater happiness in this new year.

[latebloomer]

12. Feel better soon, Padraig!

You are one of the treasures of DU and we all miss you.

And a hug to you too, CL!

[last1standing]

13. I'll send good vibes for both of you.

n/t

[ET Awful]

14. Sending all kinds of good vibes his way

Take care of yourself Paddy, come back soon (and pain free).

[buddhamama]

15. Best Wishes Paddy

I will light a candle for you, dear. Sending good vibes and ((((hugs))) your way; may your surgery be successful surgery. Wishing you a speedy recovery and good health.

[Cuban_Liberal]

20. He's lucky to have an outstanding neurosurgeon.

Dr. Geier is top notch, according to everyone we've talked to about him, both lay and professional, so we have every reason to be optimistic about a good surgical outcome.

[KittyWampus]

16. Paddy, We're All Hoping For The Best Possible Outcome!

[eyesroll]

17. Feel better, Paddy.

[ProfessorGAC]

18. Best Wishes, Paddy

That's a bummer. What the heck is going on lately? Geez, everybody be super careful. Don't want to hear about accidents involving DU'ers. It's been a tough enough 4 days.
The Professor

[Loki]

19. Paddy

Sending healing thoughts and positive energy your way for a speedy recovery. You and CL will be in my prayers.

Lee

[redqueen]

21. Hi Paddy!

Hope you'll soon be pain-free. Best wishes for a speedy recovery, and make sure CL brings you lots of *real* food while you're stuck in there!

Sending good vibes for you, too, CL... take care of Paddy for us.

[Cuban_Liberal]

23. He already asked me to bring him some Wendy's for lunch.

The doctor said it's OK, so Paddy's wish is my command.

[redqueen]

27. Well, not really 'real' food,

but much tastier than the hospital stuff. Yeck.

You're so good, checking with the Doc.

[Cuban_Liberal]

28. I want whatever's best for him.

If the doc says OK, it's a deal; if not, too bad babe...

[Renew Deal]

22. We're a mess.

Feel better!

[no name no slogan]

24. Rest up, Paddy!

Cervical disks are painful as hell. Take it easy, man.

[Cuban_Liberal]

31. He's much more comfortable now.

The have him on morphine via PCA pump, so he's lot's more comfortable and in a MUCH better mood, thank God.

[latebloomer]

62. Ooh baby, I loved that morphine pump

Best thing about my C-section (well, aside from the baby!)

[Cuban_Liberal]

78. He's a different person with it.

He was actually able to eat, smile and laugh, rather than lie there whimpering, like he was at home.

[rasputin1952]

25. I know what neck pain is...C-Spine osteoarthritis here...

Hoping Paddy gets better quickly!!!!...

[Cuban_Liberal]

29. He has that, too.

To quote his doctor, "He's an orthopaedic mess."

[underseasurveyor]

26. Man when it rains it pours

Sorry to hear about Pad too and his disc pain. I'm familiar with the kind of dire intense pain it can cause. Only one or two people in this world I'd wish that kind of agony on and it darn sure isn't anybody here at DU Not sure which is worse, tooth pain or any disc problem pain. Both have had me, at one time or another, reduced to a helpless crumpled-up wimpering mass on the floor.
A few years ago I was strongly advised to become *ahem* more aware of my lower back and reduce the stress I put on her or else Oh sure A year later I woke up one morning and the ol clue stick whapped me upside of my thick head and I humbley got the message that time. Loud and clear- OWWWWWWWWCHA!

A girlfriend of mine couple years ago had surgery on her cervical spine due to a car wreck. She still has her uncomfortable days but she says, even on her worst day now it's still much better than her pre surgery condition.

Pad, I wish for you the best outcome from a surgery gone absolutely perfect Hugs for you too C_L It's taxing on our energies to see our precious ones laid up in pain . I hate that. We just wanna take that pain away for them, but we can't So you need some good energy hugs C_L sent along with Pad's good healing vibes. They're on their way

[myrna minx]

30. My best wishes to you Padraig18.

May you have a speedy recovery.

[CrownPrinceBandar]

32. {{{{{{{{{{{{Good Health Vibes}}}}}}}}}}}}.........................

Hope you're up and around soon, Pad.

[Bunny]

33. Sorry you're in such pain, lad.

Get well soon Paddy!

[kitkatrose]

34. Sheesh. When it rains, it pours.

Bad luck does come in threes, doesn't it? Tell Paddy I hope he geets better.

[Debbi801]

35. I hope he's feeling better soon. Back problems stink.

[amazona]

36. best wishes and get well soon, paddy!

<<<hugs>>>

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[nothingshocksmeanymore]

37. Best wishes to Padraig for a speedy recovery

[Lavender Brown]

38. Oh no

What next? I hope Padraig recovers swiftly and comes home soon. He's in my thoughts.

[BurtWorm]

39. It's a bad week for Dean supporters.

I hope he's all right. (And that these are not bad omens.)

[Red State Rebel]

40. Ah Crap! Get better soon!!!

I hope you are up and around soon!! CL, I have no doubt you will take excellent care of him - remember to take care of yourself too.

Maybe it's time you two gave up on that "Every position in the Kama Sutra in 1 weekend" challenge. hehehe!

[Cuban_Liberal]

44. hehe!

[Coventina]

41. Love and blessings for surgery and recovery!

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!

[frictionlessO]

42. Take it easy there Pad, rest up and a fast recovery to you!

Miss you and your compassion!

[Lydia Leftcoast]

43. Prayers for Padraig's recovery!

[tigereye]

45. hope he feels better soon

[Left Is Write]

46. Oh, no! I'm sorry. My thoughts and best wishes are with him.

And you too.

[LWolf]

47. Good vibes/wishes on the way

for speedy healing and freedom from discomfort.

[newyawker99]

48. Sending positive vibes to Paddy!

Good luck with your surgery and I hope
to see you on the boards soon.

[Cuban_Liberal]

49. Thanks, everyone!

I know this will cheer him up a bunch!

[Blue_Roses]

50. I hope he gets to feeling better

very soon. I know this is very painful

[PassingFair]

51. Oh No!

What is this? A culling of the "Dean Pool"?
We need everyone up and on deck!
Heal!

[qanda]

52. Padraig18

Please get well soon. I will be thinking of you and praying for your quick recovery.

[Bouncy Ball]

53. Oh Paddy!!!

I wish you all the best in your recovery!!! Get better soon, we'll miss you here!!!!!

I know Tony will take wonderful care of you!

For Paddy:

[Ilsa]

54. Oh man! Paddy, I hope you feel better

real soon. Sorry about the surgery. I hope and pray you have a swift recovery. Big virtual hug to you!

[cally]

55. I'm sending prayers

for his recovery. I'm so sorry both of you are facing this. Many

[GreenPartyVoter]

56. He's got prayers and hugs comin' his way from me!

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[sundog]

57. keep the faith Paddy

sending out some good vibes bro

[Reverend_Smitty]

58. Get well Soon Paddy!!!

My thoughts are with you!

[thedailyshow]

59. here's to Padraig18 for a speedy recovery!

[scarlet_owl]

60. Best wishes to Padraig!

Feel better soon!

[GOPisEvil]

61. Get better soon, Paddy!

[SheWhoMustBeObeyed]

63. Ouch! Feel better soon, Padraig18!

[skygazer]

64. Good luck, Paddy!

I had a cervical fusion done last January - it's healed beautifully and causes me NO pain whatsoever. I just went back to my very demanding physically job and though my feet and legs are killing me, my neck hasn't bothered me at all.

It takes quite a while for the bones to fuse but once they did, I was very happy with the result. After suffering chronic pain for over 10 years, it's heaven to be pain free.

Good luck with it! I hope all goes well for you.

[JI7]

65. i hope all goes well

i'm sure he will be up in no time.

my thoughts are with both of you.

[fluffernutter]

66. best wishes to get well soon, Paddy!

[LeftCoast]

67. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

I hope he's better soon!

[Gothic Sponge]

68. Feel better Padraig!

[Bertha Venation]

69. oh, Lord.... (((Paddy))) and (((Tony)))

Lord bless you both, you're in my prayers. Especially Paddy. (how could I have missed this thread?!) :hug;

[madrchsod]

70. get well soon!!!

get well and back on board!!!!

[Cuban_Liberal]

71. Update, and a 'Thanks, everybody!' from Paddy:

He's scheduled to have surgery Friday morning at 11:00, and should be in the hospital until Sunday. He can come home tonight, after the doctor checks on him again this afternoon. He's going to get a Fentanyl 'patch' and morphine pills for pain control, so I have to pick those up at the pharmacy this afternoon.

[mohinoaklawnillinois]

72. Get well soon, Paddy!!!

Tony, I'm sure you'll take great care of him and prayers are heading your way for both of you as I type this.

I had lumbar disc surgery in July 2004 and have had no problems since. I was extremely lucky to have a great neurosurgeon do the procedure as well.

Take care and I'm sure we'll be hearing from you soon.

[Cuban_Liberal]

73. Thanks!

I'll do my best.

[Schema Thing]

74. Hope the pain is over soon, and the recovery is speedy.

Best wishes

[ProfessorGAC]

75. Bummer!

Surgery is always a tough thing to endure. I'm sure he'll be fine, and he'll probably be glad he did it. With my MS, i can empathize with constant pain. So, here's wishing him a speedy recovery!
The Professor

[5thGenDemocrat]

76. Our best wishes, of course

We're keeping our fingers crossed here in Saginaw. Paddy's one of the good ones and we know this will all work out for the best. Surgery sucks -- but pain sucks more.
We're thinking of you (both).
John (and Polly)
Keep us posted

[JohnKleeb]

77. Give him my personal best wishes

Sorry that he's not doing too well, it seems like a lot of people have been down.

[bigwillq]

79. Get well soon, Paddy!

I hope you feel better! Best of luck with the surgery!

We miss and love you!

[LDS Jock]

80. I'm sorry.. get well soon Paddy

I just got back online. Sorry to hear this I know he has been having problems for a while though. Maybe this will finally end it. I'll be sending all my best vibes his way. Give him a kiss for me Tony.

[Cuban_Liberal]

81. I will, Scott.

I'm going to go pick him up in a bit. He gets to come home until Friday, now that they seem to have his pain under control.

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

82. Best wishes for a smooth operation and a speedy recovery

Sounds like an extremely painful situation. Your friends here are thinking of you!

[HEAVYHEART]

83. I'm sorry to hear that

Get well soon Padraig18..

[Missy Vixen]

84. Padraig, my mod friend,

I hope that you'll be well soon! The mod forum won't be the same if you're not there.

Cuban Liberal, thank you so much for conveying our get-well messages.

Thinking of you both,
Julie

[Cuban_Liberal]

90. Thanks, Julie!

[NC_Nurse]

85. Best wishes on your surgery, Paddy!

I hope it goes well and you are feeling better ASAP!

[supernova]

86. Good luck on your surgery Padraig18

Hope everything goes well on Friday. You'll be in my thoughts.

In the meantime, enjoy the drugs.

[Ladyhawk]

87. Good luck Padraig!

I'm right behind you...I get to have surgery on my cervical spine, too. I'm really sorry that you got to a point where it was an emergency, but I know two people who have undergone the fusion procedure and they both said the relief was instantaneous. The pain of the surgery wasn't as severe as the pain of herniated discs and vertebrae crushing nerves.

I hope you come out of it OK. Let us know how you are doing, OK? I can really sympathize!

[Nikia]

88. Good luck Paddy

I hope that you feel better soon. Rest and take it easy.

[Pithlet]

89. Oh, no.

I hope he recovers quickly. It hasn't been a very good day (or week) for the lounge

[Shananigans]

91. *HugS*

to you both! I hope that you are feeling better soon, Paddy!!!!

[ornotna]

92. Oh bummer

Hope you feel better soon Paddy.

[Deja Q]

93. Please send him my best wishes and speedy recovery too!

(as I'm going in for the same thing in a few weeks, I know how he feels!)

[lumberingbear]

94. A Big Bear Hug For Paddy!!!

I'll be careful and not squeeze to hard!

Take care buddy!!!