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08-02-2007, 08:39 PM
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I want a PB&J
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Someday is really getting her butt kicked lately....
.....so many of you know Shelli has been having a rough go of it lately as we thought she tore her quad muscle, or actually adductor, about 8 weeks ago. She has been in a ton of pain and was not improving very much.....the physical therapist was baffled as to why her progress seemed so slow. Anyhow, we went to Vegas to watch a couple of friends compete in the USA's last Wednesday. I have never seen her so uncomfortable....her leg was swollen up to twice it's size and was bright red and very firm up by her inner thigh. But being the mule she is, she just sucked it up and limped around everywhere. She was literally in tears nearly twice a day from the pain and I kind of felt helpless as the Advil and Vicoden seemed to be doing very little. We got home Tuesday and I spent the day running her around to doctors trying to figure out what the hell was going on. Why does a tear start getting much worst after 5 weeks when the person isn't in the gym and is resting quite a bit?! Well, her ortho wanted another MRI as he was concerned that the injured area had become infected somehow and an abcess had formed. So we scheduled one for the following day along with more bloodwork to find out. We never made it to the MRI the next day because around midnight while going to the bathroom an area in her groin just burst open and shot blood and puss out for a solid 30 seconds. It was still coming out at a good pace when I got up to see what she was yelling about. Talk about some scary **** seeing your spouse there white as a ghost bleeding profusely. I put a towel on it and applied some pressure, got her shorts on and took her to the ER. Around 4am or so the doc came in to try and drain the remainder of the abcess....not a pretty sight and a pain I hope none of you ever experience. Shelli really is a tough nut to be able to hack someone shoving a blunt instrument into a very tender and painful area and start poking under the skin a couple of inches in....trust me when I say it was painful for me and I was only watching trying to make sure she didn't punch the doc in the face! lol He didn't feel he could drain it all, so he called the surgeon on call and was told to admit her. I've now spent the better part of two days at the hospital with her as they've had her on intravenous antibiotics to clear up the infection, which was massive (throughout her groin and thigh all the way around to her ass). Her temp finally started coming down today and they removed the packing from the open wound (they leave them open by stuffing sterile latex in there until they know for sure they don't need to go in). When I left tonight she actually was able to roll over on her side and lay her head on my chest for the first time, so she is starting to finally feel better. Sadly though, the root of her infection turned out to be a cloth bladder sling that she had done about 3 years ago, meaning it needs to be removed. They go in pretty easily (although they kill your sex life for 8 weeks! man did that suck!!!!! lol), but they don't come out very easily. So I am now in the process of trying to schedule her for surgery in Boston sometime in the next week or two to have this done. Just what we need as we are moving in two weeks, but hey, it could be worse....she could've been crushed under a bridge in MN....at least I know she'll come out of this better and stronger than ever. And although she'll be out of the gym for another couple of months, I would bet anything we'll see her on the stage again in May because no one, and I mean NO ONE, is more stubborn and pig-headed than that woman! So get well Shell as I miss my favorite training partner something fierce!!
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08-02-2007, 08:46 PM
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Eat your veggies!
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Oh no! "Tough nut" doesn't begin to describe her. I can only imagine the pain. Prayers are with you both.
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08-02-2007, 08:54 PM
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Onomatopoeia == good buzz
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Holy cow! Good thoughts are with you guys. Kudos to her for taking it as well as she has, and kudos to you for helping her through it. Good luck!
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08-02-2007, 08:57 PM
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Ow! Sorry to hear all that. I hope she's feeling better soon and kicking butt in the gym again!
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08-02-2007, 08:57 PM
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Don't bug me, I'm eating!
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Wow... Y'all have my sympathies. Get well soon!
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08-02-2007, 09:02 PM
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Ouch
Man that's scary stuff. Do hope for the best for you two with the move and all. Players for a speedy recovery. 
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08-02-2007, 09:03 PM
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Liver Shot!
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Wow, really sorry to hear that. Tell her she is in our prayers and we hope she gets better soon. Hang in there, I know how hard it is to watch your wife go through something like this. Take care of yourself too.
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08-02-2007, 09:10 PM
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Tell her to be strong - we are all pulling for her!
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08-02-2007, 09:50 PM
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Oh my Lord! What an experience. You are in my prayers, my hopes for a healthy recovery.
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08-02-2007, 10:12 PM
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Wow. That stinks. Here's to a speedy recovery.
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08-02-2007, 10:21 PM
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Aidan's Dad
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good luck to you and your Mrs ...
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08-02-2007, 10:28 PM
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I've been wondering how you two have been doing since your posts have been sparse. What a terrible thing to have happen. The big thing she has in her favor physically is she's in terrific shape; she has to be to tolerate that serious an infection. My best wishes go out to her for a speedy recovery. Take care of yourself & the kids too Mr. S.
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08-02-2007, 10:51 PM
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I'm so sorry to read this ... and to think what Shelli had to endure before the rupture ... and you having to see what your spouse was going through. I hope she's well on her way to a full recovery soon and you both feel better ... both physically and mentally.
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08-02-2007, 11:14 PM
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Finding my Potential
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damn, that sounds excruciating...
I'm glad to hear it's being taken care of and she's improving... and very glad the infection didn't become septic - especially since it had spread so much.
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08-03-2007, 03:56 AM
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I'm a joker.
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Add my thoughts for a speedy recovery to all the rest.
Get well soon Shelli!
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08-03-2007, 04:03 AM
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Utah...but I'm taller
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OMG Steve, I cannot believe that woman could even function with all of that infection inside of her. That is one tough woman you have got there to manage to move in spite of the pain. Had to be scary as **** to walk in and see your wife like that. I am so sorry Steve. Tell Shelli I am praying for a fast speedy recovery for her. Hang in there your self too and will be prayin for you and the kids. You two are really something together ya know that? Just remember to tell her even though shes had alot of stuff going on with her that shes still a real keeper!
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08-03-2007, 04:11 AM
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Bringing it!
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Shelli gives true meaning to sister steel. That is a strong woman! Give her my best, and I'll be thinking of her and praying for a speedy recovery!!
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08-03-2007, 05:08 AM
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me > you
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I'm not going to paraphrase Joe - he said it best:
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Originally Posted by joed
I've been wondering how you two have been doing since your posts have been sparse. What a terrible thing to have happen. The big thing she has in her favor physically is she's in terrific shape; she has to be to tolerate that serious an infection. My best wishes go out to her for a speedy recovery. Take care of yourself & the kids too Mr. S.
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all my best to you both, Steve
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08-03-2007, 05:27 AM
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Making things right
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Wow! She is really lucky to have you. (((Hugs and Prayers))) for a quick recovery.
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08-03-2007, 05:42 AM
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Prayers, vibes and Hugs sent to both of you.
Get better soon Shelli
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08-03-2007, 05:56 AM
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Message Board King
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Wowzer...that was scary just reading about it. Long distance hugs from the Snakeden for you two.
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08-03-2007, 06:02 AM
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God wannabe
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wow thats pretty dam scary man glad that she is on the mend. Its pretty dam impressive that she managed to go to vegas and see the friends at the show, suck it up and take it.
Positive thoughts to you and yours from Central MA.
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08-03-2007, 06:20 AM
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Not a B*T*H in RL ;)
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Oh Steve .... so sorry to hear so much in going on with Shelli!! 
Your whole family is in my thoughts and prayers ... 
TELL SHELLI WE MISS HER and WISH HER A SPEEDY RECOVERY!!!
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08-03-2007, 06:25 AM
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Raison D'Etre
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Sorry to hear about her bad string of events, but as you said, things could be worse and it appears she is healing....
Best wishes to Shelli for a speedy recovery.
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08-03-2007, 06:44 AM
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Shelli, I'm real sorry you had to go through that. How scary! I hope you feel better soon and recover quickly.
My prayers are with you both!
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08-03-2007, 06:47 AM
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Only to add to what others have expressed, I hope Shelli has an uneventful and speedy recovery. Our thoughts are we you and your family.
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08-03-2007, 06:50 AM
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I hope Shelli has a speedy recovery. God bless your family.
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08-03-2007, 07:11 AM
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At a loss for words after reading your post. Wow, just take care & Ms. Someday and the family. Completely scary and wishing for a full recovery...
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08-03-2007, 07:13 AM
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140 down, 5% to go.
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Geez bro.. no words, just good thoughts.
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08-03-2007, 07:13 AM
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Radioactive
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That bites. Sounded more like a battlefield casualty. Hope the surgery goes well and recovery is quick.
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