CaptNkllm Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 (edited) I have a salesman here at our shop that I have known sense 3rd grade.. He caught the flu about 2 weeks ago and finally went to the doctor last fri they gave him some pills and sent him home. Went too the family doctor yesterday and he sent him to emergency room with pneumonia. He has pneumonia in both lungs and the flu that he has is really bad... High fatality rate... He will need 7 weeks of breathing therapy in the ICU and the doctor said that the pneumonia is not an issue as compared to the flue he has.. He has been a friend for a long time and He needs all the prayer he can get Thanks Capt Edited November 12, 2009 by CaptNkllm Quote
White Rhino Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 ah man sorry to hear that David!... Prayers to him and his family!! Hope he pulls thru OK! Quote
sandawg Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 ah man sorry to hear that David!... Prayers to him and his family!! Hope he pulls thru OK! Best of luck. and my family's prayers are with he and his!! Quote
LVSANDRIDER Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 sorry to here that we will say a prayer for him and his family Quote
SandBurro Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 Capt, those are the exact symtomps and why the H1N1 flu is so dangerous because it results in pnemonia. Whats first name? he will be in our prayers, please let us know how it goes. GET VACCINATED, my kido's are done just waiting for them to let me and the wifey get it. Quote
Dunelover Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 his name is Dallas ....This has been a very rough day....Hope and pray it gets better.. Quote
CaptNkllm Posted November 13, 2009 Author Posted November 13, 2009 He is in a medically induced coma right now... temps are at 103 with an IV.... had him on Ice packs to bring the fever down. Time will tell.. Did I mention he is 36 yrs old? Wow... unbelievable.... I am optimistic on is recovery and think he will be ok with a little time.. Capt Quote
Doghouse Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 He is in a medically induced coma right now... temps are at 103 with an IV.... had him on Ice packs to bring the fever down. Time will tell.. Did I mention he is 36 yrs old? Wow... unbelievable.... I am optimistic on is recovery and think he will be ok with a little time.. Capt circumstances like this certainly show us all how fragile we are no matter how tough we think we are. ahh, it's just a cold just doesn't fly anymore. If you're not careful - your hospitalized. Don't take chances & don't take your life for granted. I've actually stopped shaking hands with people I'm getting so paranoid. I'm not Howie Mandel yet though. Our prayers to Dallas and his family. Quote
RaptorMike Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 Prayers are with him and his family, get weel soon. Quote
stock 350 Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 36 WOW this stuff is no joke , My Prayers go out to him Quote
indasand Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 Hope everything works out... Most people don't have friends that go back to childhood..... In our thoughts and prayers B Quote
dunefreak Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 Wow, that's really scary. You just never know. I hope he pulls through and makes a full recovery. He will be in my thoughts, David. Quote
sandseeker Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 (edited) :praying: for Dallas and family Edited November 13, 2009 by sandseeker Quote
Richard Cheese Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 dude, that sucks. sorry to hear about that.. this is a great example of why it is important to get to the DR immediately if you think you have the flu, and it doesnt subside within a couple days. with the crap coming into this country unchecked, you never know what the hell youre gonna catch Quote
CaptNkllm Posted November 13, 2009 Author Posted November 13, 2009 Dallas has a wife of about 5yrs a 3 yr old son with her. 2 older kids (16 to 19) and he takes care of his wifes son also He is a very hard worker a straight up guy and a person of his word... which is rare these days. He was raised like me that a handshake is all you need. He is a very vibrant person and fun to be around 24hrs a day lol he has like 5 brothers and many many friends and extended family. I love him like a brother... will post up as we here any news. A big thanks to all that are Praying I am confident in my God...cause his Mercy endureth Forever... Capt Quote
bp-guy Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 (edited) David- I am sorry to hear about your friend. Although I am not a religious person, I hope Dallas make a speedy and full recovery. I do belive in the power of talking to a person and just being there. Although he is in a coma his body is still functioning and his brain might be able to hear those that love him and give him that extra drive to pull through this. If I can help out in any way just let me know. Tim Edited November 13, 2009 by bp-guy Quote
CaptNkllm Posted November 13, 2009 Author Posted November 13, 2009 Thanks Tim... he is in a glass door sealed room.. to go in you have to put gloves on and a mask and you are forbidden to touch him Capt Quote
CaptNkllm Posted November 13, 2009 Author Posted November 13, 2009 Great post on GD.com today Cold_Seasonal_Flu_H1N1.pdf Capt Quote
Randog Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 :praying: :praying: :praying: For Dallas, family, and friends. :praying: :praying: :praying: R- Quote
sand chick Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 (edited) Thoughts :praying: go out to him and his family Hope in makes a full and quick recovery! Edited November 13, 2009 by sand chick Quote
Kitcat Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 That's scary! I've heard this thing is BAD. Last week I was flying back and forth to Chicago and got stuck next to someone coughing on both flights! Some people were wearing masks. We lost my dad suddenly to pneumonia 2 years ago. It makes you realize how precious our lives and our loved ones' lives are. Makes you appreciate each day! I hope your friend Dallas makes it through with a full recovery. Hopefully, his youth will work in his favor. I'll keep good thoughts for him. Take care. Quote
dinicolada Posted November 14, 2009 Posted November 14, 2009 :praying: for Dallas from the Dinicolada family!!!! Quote
CaptNkllm Posted November 14, 2009 Author Posted November 14, 2009 Just made it home from visiting him for a couple hours.. he hasnt really changed but his fever has dropped 1 degree and they said it will take a few days for the meds to work..they said they had a 21 yr old come in to the hospital in worse shape than Dallas and he took 20 days of resperatory thearapy and IV meds to kick it and the guy just woke up and everything just cleared out.... so as it sits now.. .as long as he isnt getting worse I feel he is going to be ok.. stable and he has a cooling blanket on him to cool him down... So far so good Capt Quote
ridnraptor Posted November 14, 2009 Posted November 14, 2009 Prayers go out to him! That is some seriously scary stuff ... Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.