**New Tuesday Update on MFM--Minor Setbacks Edition**

[CaliforniaPeggy]

Just got off the phone with MFM.

He's had some minor setbacks, and the hospital decided that, for now, and to be decided on a day-to-day basis, he will be staying with them, and not going to the rehab hospital.

He sounded good to me...but he told me that he's still having some trouble breathing and some chest drainage problems.

I'd say those sound like excellent reasons to keep him there.

But on the good side: He got the laptop up and running and is loving it! He can't really post, not being used to the touchpad, and with his mind a bit hazy, but he can read. And he is. It's grand being able to see what folks are saying!

So keep your vibes and comments coming! He can directly read them, and we know they're having a good impact!

[Swede]

1. Thanks for the update,Peg. MFM if you're reading this - hi!

And leave those nurses alone.

[elleng]

2. Yes he should stay in the hospital, sorry MFM if you're reading this and unhappy,

but they gotta get this resolved b4 we all can REALLY party!
:party:

[rurallib]

3. His mind is a bit hazy? Peggy that's not news

that's what makes him so popular.

[LynneSin]

5. I was just going to ask how his post differed from before

I always thought he was a bit hazy!

[Kali]

4. aw shit

I didn't get my call in to him last night, now I see I wouldn't have found him at the rehab place anyway. Damn.

MFM, those tag-team sponge baths CAN'T be worth all this time in the hospital, can they?

[Duer 157099]

6. Yeah, OK, well at this point I think it is safe to assume

that there is a nurse involved.

Feel better MFM.

[elleng]

7. HOPE so, Duer!!!

:thumbsup:

[OhioChick]

8. Thanks for the update, Peggy

I wish him a speedy recovery!

[abq e streeter]

9. Thanks for the update, C.Peggy

Hang in there brother...I know you're gonna be OK soon. I was worried when you were recently described here as "lucid" but I see things are back to the normal "hazy" now .

[HopeHoops]

10. Thanks, Peggy. We're all anticipating his return and honestly miss him.

I know I do every time I sign on and he's not here. I just got out of the hospital myself a few hours ago. I went in Sunday morning for a recurring problem. They kept coming up with reasons to run more tests, and take blood, and pump me full of IVs. My arms look like damn pin cushions. They were telling my wife one story and start by telling me the same (especially in front of her), and then when she was out of the room they'd drop the "problem" with that and switch the story. It was all about running more tests. I guess they were low on their quota for the MRI machine, too - they even did one of those and found nothing new.

Of course the tests can be beneficial, but I don't need to be held in captivity to have outpatient tests administered. The hospital DOES however make more money that way and we wonder why health insurance is so expensive.





On Edit: grammar police

[nolabear]

11. Okay... (HEY MFM! IF YOU'RE READING THIS

for Pete's sake bathe in the healing vibes and get well.

Get well.

Miss your shining font.)

[applegrove]

12. Thanks for the update. vibes to MFM for a speedy recovery.

[emilyg]

13. Thanks. He's been through so much.

[kentauros]

14. Thanks for the update, CP!

And you get better soon, too, MFM! I have something here to make you laugh, and then you can read the comic (linked to the image) :hi:

[pacalo]

15. Thanks, Peggy!

I remember David Letterman was out for months after his bypass surgery, so we need to be patient.

It's good to know that MFM has found a way to at least read what's going on.

Stay upbeat & positive, MFM. It won't always be like this; you've been through A LOT.

:hug:

[rurallib]

18. please don't compare MFM to a second rate comic like Letterman

It may cause MFM a setback.




:evilgrin:

[pacalo]

19. Letterman could only WISH for MFM's style of humor, Peggy. :)

:thumbsup:

[Kali]

16. talked to him last night

he DID sound good (O Hai MFM :hi: )

seems almost every day there is SOME small glitch with something - not even the same problem every time. he needs to be stable for a couple days in a row (yeah, like the word "stable" and MFM are ever going to be in the same universe :rofl: )

if he can't figure out his touch pad in a few days, I will try to get a regular mouse to him some how - told him there is no way I'm going to Tucson with no air conditioning this week - heat advisories and 110 F do not go with my physiology very well.

It was freaking hot by 7 this morning! I'm hiding inside until dark now!

Get up and go for a walk down the hall way now, you SOB! We need you back to your old self!

[elleng]

17. Yes! MFM, take Kali's advice NOW!!!

[solara]

20. You are greatly missed, MFM. We await your return with patience and

great anticipation!

Hang in there and remember to take it one step at a time. You don't have to catch a train or anything.

Lotsa super, juicy vibes to you!

:hug:

[PRETZEL]

21. Well given all he's going through,

and as hopeful to get out of there asap, it sounds like he's in good hands with great friends.

Wish him well,

[Kali]

22. ***THURSDAY GUESS WHERE THE HELL MFM IS UPDATE***

He is out of UMC!!! I think he went to rehab - check in if you can, guy! I'll try to call this evening.

:bounce: :party: :bounce: :toast: :party: :applause: :woohoo: :party: :woohoo:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

23. Hey Kali...

I got a PM from him yesterday saying he was going to rehab!

So I guess he must be there...

I haven't had a chance to call yet...my day is too damn busy!

Let us know what you find out, OK?

:woohoo:

[Kali]

26. yeah, me too

but so far haven't heard anything else, I called UMC and they said he was discharged.

I will try to call him this evening, unless he shows up in the lounge first. :party:

[elleng]

24. They let him OUT???!!!

For information, how far is rehab from UMC? (Just in case.)
:hi:

[Kali]

27. I'm not really sure

Hospital is near U of A, kind of mid town and I think the rehab place is on the NW side - probably 3 or 4 or 5 miles? I think they transport in an ambulance.

[pacalo]

25. Did they LET him out, or did he ESCAPE?