Found.....One lost Mailman...

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From one Gub'mint employee to another........hang tough man!!
 
Hang in there bro... Intestinal diseases can be beyond brutal... I got your back with mojo.

From 2007-2010 for three years I battled serious diverticulitis requiring hospitalization 4 times. I had so many additional complications from kidney infection issues to bladder issues because my colon was abscessing into my organ cavity causing infection on my left side of my body.

I almost bought the farm at one point and they did a major surgery to yank out 13 inches of my large intestine Pretty much the exact same surgery you would have for colon cancer with out the Chemo afterwards... I was also inches away from having a colostomy bag too.. not fun.

I was in ICU for 6 days and in the hospital for 12 total. On day 3 in ICU I was having kidney failure and they had multiple people working me to keep me going. I was so jacked up afterwards that I had a nurse at home with me for about 6 weeks after surgery because of ongoing complications. I was down for about 3 months total from surgery to getting back to work. I had some really bad days after surgery while recovering at home praying to God to just let me die at one point the pain was so bad.

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE... After recovery, I totally changed my diet quite a bit and got real serious about health and exercise both physical and mental afterwards.

I worked very hard to keep stress under control and most of all "I quit the band scene". I needed to focus more on diet, proper sleep exercise and most important my family... I feel pretty amazing almost 5 years later and will never go back to processed foods and fried crap, no sleep and the life style that comes from working a full time career and then burning the candle at both ends every evening and all weekend long... I probably didn't even go to a show for over a year afterwards but glad I made a serious effort to change my focus for the better.
 
i still have that penisillan if you need a shot danno.....
 
Damn Danno...so sorry to hear you've had to go through all that...the good news is, you're here to tell us. :D

Seriously, I'm glad you're on the road to recovery!
 
Dan, I am sorry to hear about what you are going through but encouraged that you said things are going to work out for you. Good luck!
 
Nice to hear from you brother. You know it's not just the mail that's 1st Class. Will be sending positive thoughts and feelings your way. Fight with your mental attitude as much as with medications/diet etc.
 
Dan glad you're back...get to feeling better and p/u that guitar... :thumbsup:
 
THanks guys. Its just sorta tough to talk about. Wanted to just duck out and handle it. But Rig talk has been a big part of me the past several years. :cry:
Gonna try to post my bullshit daily....but might be every few days. :lol: :LOL:
Got alot of good PM/s from guys. Thank you for sharing. All proves we are not immortal. ;)
 
rottingcorpse":2i74pl3w said:
Thanks for being my brother.
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Marty......I know from the bottom of my heart you mean this. Love ya man.
Your a good doobie. Gentle lover.....and smooth talker. :thumbsup:
 
JackBootedThug":1ser1om7 said:
i still have that penisillan if you need a shot danno.....
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As long as you let me bite the pillow....I am all yours big boy. :lol: :LOL:
 
Very glad that you are back, much good mojo to you. Keep fighting!
 
Sucks to hear. I don't know you like some of these guys but you come off as a pretty cool dude and have been nothing kind and welcoming to me. Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.
 
squank":3j83bssp said:
Glad to hear you are still among the living, Dan! Can't lose any MI bros here.

I'm sure a visit to the UP would brighten your spirits!
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I second that!
 
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