I'm back

[OldBones-Larry]

I snuck up out of bed to write this. Please keep my secret from my room-mate. She would kill me!!!!   LOL

Just thought I had better come in and catch everyone up. I returned from the hospital late yesterday.

Wendy took me to the ER Monday morning. I was having a Gastric Bleed. Turns out I had a Colitis.

They kept me in for 48 hour observation. Antibiotics and lots of Potassium through an IV for 48 hours. 

I made the local vampire very happy with all the blood they drew for tests. 

Am now on 2 different antibiotics and bedrest for a few days. 

If you have thrown the Sickorettes away, GREAT GOING!!! 

If you are here trying to decide if you are ready to quit, take advise from someone that smoked longer than he didn't. Quit before you end up like me. Bad heart, COPD, Lung masses, and now bleeds in the gastric system. 

Keep those quits going strong my friends. 

With 1101 days, soon to be 1102 in about 15 minutes....

Larry the Caravan Master

[kristen-9-7-15]

Thanks fo the update Larry! We've missed you!

[fredb]

Im so glad your back Larry. Good to see you posting again. By the way...Is that your wife i see standing behind you!!......Made ya look didn't I....LOL Well you sneaking out has made my day and I won't tell!!

[RachelMB]

Hi Larry-

So glad you are okay.  Keep us posted and feel better soon.  🙂

[Pops]

Really?  Do people actually respond to that sort of rediculous scheme?

Good to hear from you Larry.  Keep up the good fight my friend.

Pops  157 days of freedom!

[MarilynH]

Good morning Larry , it's great to see you and even more great to say congrats on your awesome 1,101 almost 02 splendiferous quit , sorry to hear about the colitis on top of your other health issues , you are so right about quitting smoking and remaining quit so if you haven't quit yet now is the time or if you are struggling hang on tight because victory is right around the corner , take EXtra good care of yourself Larry rest as much as you can my friend and fellow Exer.

[MePlus3]

I'm hoping you have some relief soon if you haven't already.

[Jennifer-Quit]

In case some of you don't understand Pop's comment - someone was "hitting" on Larry early this morning - lol - this spammer has since been terminated.  Good to hear from you Larry - hope that your health continues to improve.

[Thomas3.20.2010]

Happy 1102!

I hope you get better soon! It's so hard to be tied down with all the medical interventions! But may I suggest, Caravan Leader,  that you would do us all a favor by doing what it takes to get well? We need you back with us healthy-er leading folks away from the traps and dangers along the road through NML!

Make the best of your Day!

[smorgy8513]

Get better.      Glad to see you are here....missed you but don't do more than you are supposed to do.

Or else I'll have to tell Wendy!

Have a great day!

[elvan]

Feel better soon, Larry.  It sounds as though you are getting good care, that's frightening though.  It was generous for you to donate that blood to the vampire community just before Halloween.  

Have a good day and REST!

[cpsono]

Aww Larry.  I hope you feel better.  It is always so nice to see you here.  xo. CP 520 DOF

[jonilou]

Great to see you, Larry! Follow doctor's orders and take care of YOU!

[bonniebee]

Hi Larry i am gald you snuck out of bed to write to us ! I am praying for you why do we addicts wait so long to quit these sickerettes ! I hope some of the younger smokers really learn from our mistakes !

I am glad you are home take care Larry the NML  caravan master ! Love you ! 

[tjanddj]

My prayers are with you Larry. Thanks for the update. No more smoking for me for sure. Take care!

[Daniela2016]

I hope you are going to feel better soon Larry, healing thoughts and prayers your way!

[Dotgirl_1-28-16]

Wow you're awesome! Not feeling well and sneaking out of bed to write a blog. Glad you're out of the hospital and I hope you're feeling better very soon. It's great hearing from you Larry but please do what you need to do to take care of yourself!