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Update on Modelcrazy - GREAT NEWS!

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Posted by modelcrazy on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 8:15 PM
LOL, will do Jim. There are a few things that are permanently off the menu though. Any meat that is not fully cooked (med rare steak) Sad, Uncooked sushi Huh? any eggs other than scrambled Sad and cookie dough Crying

Steve

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Posted by fox on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 7:51 PM

Fantastic Steve!!!! We'll keep the prayers coming your way for that 100%.

I'll start to countdown to the day you tell us that Pizza and Beer are on the menu.Wink

Jim  Captain

 Main WIP: 

   On the Bench: Artesania Latina  (aka) Artists in the Latrine 1/75 Bluenose II

I keep hitting "escape", but I'm still here.

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Posted by crown r n7 on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 7:19 PM

thats great news!!!

 

 

 Nick.

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Posted by modelcrazy on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 7:09 PM

Bob, Jack and Greg, thankyou.

I am being discharged sometime in the morning. I passed my last test and will be leaving after a 12 day stay. I'm feeling great, at least as great as one could feel after all that has happened. Now onto a life of improvement physically, spiritually and emotionally. 

Thank you for all your support you guys are Da Bomb. Now I need to get back to the bench.

 

Steve

Steve

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Posted by Greg on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 11:49 AM

That truly is a great update.

Here's to daily improvement, Steve. Toast

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Posted by jgeratic on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 11:26 AM

Steve, this is right on.  Yes

Good to  know the operation went very well and you are doing way better - continued success!

regards,

Jack

 

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Posted by silentbob33 on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 7:14 AM
That's great to hear Steve! It sounds like you're making a great recovery, and once you get your strength back it seems like not much is going to slow you down.

On my bench: Academy 1/35 UH-60L Black Hawk

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Posted by modelcrazy on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 6:07 AM

Thank you Toshi.

Steve

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Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 5:37 AM

Modelcrazy,

It’s great to hear of such fantastic news!  Mrs. Toshi and I will be sending some healing prayers to you.

Your friend, Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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Posted by Pawel on Monday, March 19, 2018 4:53 PM

Hello Steve!

I'm glad to read that update from you, it makes me very happy! I wish you all the best, I hope you get back to bench soon and start churning out those great dios again, I still have some (many!) tricks to learn from you! Again, my best wishes for you, have a nice day

Paweł

All comments and critique welcomed. Thanks for your honest opinions!

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Posted by modelcrazy on Monday, March 19, 2018 4:29 PM

Steve, Tojo, Chad, Andy, GM, Gam, Bruce, Greg, Thank you.

The tube is out!!! I was going to order pizza for my first meal but decided against it since my stomach hadn't seen food in 10 days. So I ordered soup and salad aannnd some Angle Food cake as a treat.

The physical therapist was very pleased with my progress and had said that I was doing VERY well. I did 15 sit and stands off the couch along with 2 laps around the floor. Something that 2 weeks ago would have had me on the floor in panic with 10 liters of O2 per minute from my big home concentrator. I was barley breathing hard, the only limitation were my week legs.

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

 

 

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Posted by Greg on Monday, March 19, 2018 12:01 PM

Bakster
In a sea of bad news, it sure warms the heart to see something good happen.

It sure does.

Sure great to see you smiling, Steve.

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Posted by hogfanfs on Monday, March 19, 2018 12:00 PM

MC, this is such great news!! I will continue to pray that you get stronger and healthier.

 Bruce

 

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Posted by Gamera on Monday, March 19, 2018 11:10 AM

Thanks again for the updates. I'd say you're looking prett good for all you went though! 

My prayers you'll keep improving and be back home soon. 

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by goldhammer on Monday, March 19, 2018 11:04 AM

Great to see you up and about with a smile on your face.Balloons

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Posted by rooster513 on Monday, March 19, 2018 10:30 AM

Steve, this is truly great to hear! As Bakster said, it's nice to hear some good news and it has really brightened my day!

-Andy

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Posted by Mopar Madness on Monday, March 19, 2018 10:06 AM

Not sure we'll recognize you at the next meeting!  It's good to see you smiling.  Yes

Chad

God, Family, Models...

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Posted by Tojo72 on Monday, March 19, 2018 9:32 AM
Good news indeed

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Posted by Bakster on Monday, March 19, 2018 9:18 AM

Hey Steve-- it is fantastic to see you progressing so well. Seeing that lonesome oxygen bottle really hits home. That says it all. I am so happy for you.

In a sea of bad news, it sure warms the heart to see something good happen.

Thanks for sharing all this. Your story helps us too.

Steve

 

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Posted by modelcrazy on Monday, March 19, 2018 8:33 AM
Thank you, my friends.
Scott, I hope I look somewhat familiar after all these years.
Here’s my update.
Monday morning, 10 days since the operation. Just got my chest x-ray and waiting to get a swallow test today. A good outcome would be to transition to solid food with thick liquids, a great outcome would be to remove the feeding tube. The Dr. may want me to keep it in for hydration since the fear, at the moment, is aspirating thin liquid into the new lungs.
Here are some pics my wife took.
Sunday the 11th, just woke up after the procedure on Friday and had the breathing tube removed. I could just barley comprehend what was going on.
  
Thursday the 15th, one full week out sitting in a chair. I was moved out of the ICU late Monday.
  
This morning, 10 days out. I’m allowed to shower, wear my own cloths and move freely about the halls (with permission of course). On my laptop making sure you guys stay in line with the tube "feeding" me LOL
  
GOOD BYE to these things.

Steve

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Posted by scottrc on Monday, March 19, 2018 8:20 AM

Hi Steve,

I had been away from a computer all weekend and I must say that this news has made my day.  Sharing your struggle through this disese and now the operation with all of us really has been insprational.  I continue to pray and keep you in my thoughts as you continue to get better.

I look forward to meeting again someday old freind.

Scott

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Posted by Gamera on Sunday, March 18, 2018 5:34 PM

Steve: Great to hear you're still improving! Yes

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by tempestjohnny on Sunday, March 18, 2018 12:39 PM
Steve. I want you to know I had tears in my eyes while reading your post. Knowing that you are on your way to a better quality of life. Great news my friendf John

 

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Posted by armornut on Saturday, March 17, 2018 8:44 PM

   Thank you for sharing your experience with us MC, ( still don't think I have earned the privilege to use you true name), very enlightening and for that I am greatful. I'm also so glad that you get to spend more time with us "mugs" here on FSM. If ya don't mind sir God bless you, your docs, and your family. May you enjoy many many years with them.

    Ok enough of the mushy mushy....get yer butt back to the bench. BUT PLEASE PLEASE think of a respirator for painting. Thanks again and chat at ya later.

we're modelers it's what we do

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Posted by Eagle90 on Saturday, March 17, 2018 7:25 PM

WOW!  With all the bad stuff you hear about today..this is an awesome story!!  We will continue prayers for you and your family...strength and peace for all!  You are one strong dude and you have one strong family.  You are an overcomer!!!  Blessings to all!

 

 

 

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Posted by damouav on Saturday, March 17, 2018 7:21 PM

Great to hear your making a full recovery and starting to feel better after your op.

Wishing you the best.

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Posted by modelcrazy on Saturday, March 17, 2018 7:02 PM

Thank you my friends. You all (y'all) are the best.

Everything is progressing well. Not much has happened today and nothing tomorrow I would assume. My lung volume continues to increase and I am allowed to wear some of my own t-shirts and walk the halls freely. I asked the Dr about the possably of removing my feeding tube. He was a hesitant to say either way of course but he did say I might graduate to solid food Monday. This was a little confusing to this old technician. Why would I still be on a feeding tube and solid food at the same time? He said that the lungs are inflamed and wanted to settle that down before we introduced a additional possable cause in the form of aspiration of thin liquids. Now that made since, I would have to use the feeding tube for hydration, not for food for a few more days.

I post another update when something changes.

Steve

Steve

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Posted by ManCityFan on Saturday, March 17, 2018 5:00 PM

Hey Steve, I was so happy for you while reading your post that I teared up.  You are an inspiration, and as all know here, an oustanding person.  Words really can't say how happy I am to hear that this has turned out as well as it has.  Please keep us updated, and I hope the recovery continues as well as it has so far.

Dwayne or Dman or just D.  All comments are welcome on my builds. 

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Posted by Real G on Saturday, March 17, 2018 4:13 PM

It is a great relief to hear from you Steve!  Best wishes to a speedy recovery!

“Ya ya ya, unicorn papoi!”

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Posted by Greg on Saturday, March 17, 2018 4:07 PM

What a treat to hear from the man himself. Been eagerly awaiting same.

So glad things are going well, Steve. Sounds like you are doing great, you keep it up.

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