Topic: OTIS back at DUKE (Read 5542 times)

HUBBARD · « **on:** November 03, 2010, 11:34:16 AM »

Ladies and Gentlemen,

OTIS just got out of Surgery at DUKE University Medical Center, and is in recovery at this writing. While he's a tough Ol' Hombre, I'm sure he and Marlene would really appreciate everyone's Prayers. Thanks. Later--HUBBARD

miker · « **Reply #1 on:** November 03, 2010, 11:38:01 AM »

My thoughts are with them...

Rooster · « **Reply #2 on:** November 03, 2010, 11:39:10 AM »

Here's hoping for a fast recovery Otis.

sadunbar · « **Reply #3 on:** November 03, 2010, 12:02:22 PM »

Get Well, Otis.... God Bless....

SBB · « **Reply #4 on:** November 03, 2010, 12:05:33 PM »

Otis (the bike)

Don't believe everything Hubbard says.
He's having Maude overhauled cause he's tired of getting outrun.

Randy

Hope you get better soon.

SBB

erniezap · « **Reply #5 on:** November 03, 2010, 12:08:22 PM »

Here's to a speedy recovery!!

HUBBARD · « **Reply #6 on:** November 03, 2010, 12:35:58 PM »

Quote from: SBB on November 03, 2010, 12:05:33 PM

Otis (the bike)

Don't believe everything Hubbard says.
He's having Maude overhauled cause he's tired of getting outrun.

Randy

Hope you get better soon.

SBB

You're as delusional as OTIS is. Later--HUBBARD

SBB · « **Reply #7 on:** November 03, 2010, 12:40:03 PM »

Quote from: HUBBARD on November 03, 2010, 12:35:58 PM

You're as delusional as OTIS is. Later--HUBBARD

Must be why we are your friends!

SBB

FLYNDYNA · « **Reply #8 on:** November 03, 2010, 01:09:22 PM »

Thoughts and prayers for a full and speedy recovery...God Bless!

Spiderman · « **Reply #9 on:** November 03, 2010, 01:14:08 PM »

Quote from: HUBBARD on November 03, 2010, 11:34:16 AM

Ladies and Gentlemen,

OTIS just got out of Surgery at DUKE University Medical Center, and is in recovery at this writing. While he's a tough Ol' Hombre, I'm sure he and Marlene would really appreciate everyone's Prayers. Thanks. Later--HUBBARD

Carl
Please pass along to Randy my thoughts and prayers for a full and speedy recovery.

B B

HUBBARD · « **Reply #10 on:** November 03, 2010, 01:37:24 PM »

Quote from: BESERKER on November 03, 2010, 01:14:08 PM

Carl
Please pass along to Randy my thoughts and prayers for a full and speedy recovery.

B B

B B,

I will, and Kenny just informed me OTIS is scheduled to return home for R&R, tomorrow, absent any unforeseen complications. Gonna' be a long Winter for the Big "O". I'm sure he'll be posting shortly. Later--HUBBARD

naitram · « **Reply #11 on:** November 03, 2010, 01:41:00 PM »

get well soon Otis,

i must have missed it elsewhere but what is he in for?

Twolanerider · « **Reply #12 on:** November 03, 2010, 01:45:32 PM »

Best thoughts for a quick and comfortable recovery Randy. Feel better soon. No one picks on Carl or Chip better than you.

HUBBARD · « **Reply #13 on:** November 03, 2010, 01:46:45 PM »

Quote from: naitram on November 03, 2010, 01:41:00 PM

get well soon Otis,

i must have missed it elsewhere but what is he in for?

I think he's been walking around on a broken right leg for Months. Big Bone between the Ankle and the Knee. OUCH!!! OTIS has had more sudden stops than most of us. Gotta' be tuff. Later--HUBBARD

MAT · « **Reply #14 on:** November 03, 2010, 01:49:48 PM »

Thoughts prayers going out to Otis and Marlene for a full recovery of the procedure that was done. MAT

reo · « **Reply #15 on:** November 03, 2010, 01:50:46 PM »

Thanks for the update Carl, take care of yourself Randy

VaEagle · « **Reply #16 on:** November 03, 2010, 01:52:17 PM »

Thoughts and prayers for Otis and his family. Get well soon!

hogasm · « **Reply #17 on:** November 03, 2010, 02:31:20 PM »

Quote from: HUBBARD on November 03, 2010, 01:46:45 PM

I think he's been walking around on a broken right leg for Months. Big Bone between the Ankle and the Knee. OUCH!!! OTIS has had more sudden stops than most of us. Gotta' be tuff. Later--HUBBARD

Talked to Randy just yesterday and could not believe this when he told me. It was just hanging on by literally a pin. thank goodness he did not move wrong just once and destroy the whole leg.

Get well soon Randy

grandpadoc · « **Reply #18 on:** November 03, 2010, 02:36:43 PM »

Get well soon and drink plenty of that "lemonade" its got them vitamines in it.

Chains · « **Reply #19 on:** November 03, 2010, 03:19:09 PM »

Our prayers go out to Otis and Marlene get well soon

Fired00d · « **Reply #20 on:** November 03, 2010, 05:39:23 PM »

Randy thoughts and prayers going up for a speedy and full recovery. Get well soon.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

SERK3 · « **Reply #21 on:** November 03, 2010, 06:59:49 PM »

Here's to a speedy recovery.

scotr · « **Reply #22 on:** November 03, 2010, 08:14:50 PM »

Randy

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and a healthy recovery.

Scott and Stephanie

JR · « **Reply #23 on:** November 03, 2010, 08:22:25 PM »

Randy said they were inserting a rod up his heal through the bone to the knee. I prayed for him last night and this morning while he was in surgery. I will continue to pray for a speedy recovery with out complications. God Bless ya Randy! Love ya buddy!

ak · « **Reply #24 on:** November 03, 2010, 09:04:13 PM »

Quote from: scotr on November 03, 2010, 08:14:50 PM

Randy

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and a healthy recovery.

Scott and Stephanie

i,d like to wish you this as well. Get better soon,AK

BUCKNUT GREG · « **Reply #25 on:** November 03, 2010, 09:13:20 PM »

Sad news is well, sad news. But plenty of great folks and friends to uplift each other when were down. God Bless and a speedy recovery.

Bubba · « **Reply #26 on:** November 03, 2010, 09:14:35 PM »

Randy hope you have a speedy recovery (TWICE AS FAST AS OTIS

)

Sending prayers your way.....

Mike

JoMo · « **Reply #27 on:** November 03, 2010, 09:16:43 PM »

Otis I did not know my thoughts and prayers go out to you bro for a speedy recovery.
IronHorse NYC John, Rocking Rob and his wife Joni, and Frank send there love and get
well wishes to you Randy.

Jo Mo NYC

martys · « **Reply #28 on:** November 03, 2010, 10:43:24 PM »

My thoughts and prayers out to you Otis for a trouble free recovery my freind.

Marty

NVTHIS · « **Reply #29 on:** November 04, 2010, 12:49:10 AM »

Otis, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I broke the same bone.

04se103 · « **Reply #30 on:** November 04, 2010, 01:05:51 AM »

Randy take care prayers sent your way

FNGw/08SERK · « **Reply #31 on:** November 04, 2010, 09:55:43 AM »

Thanks for posting this Carl. Hope for a speedy recovery Randy!!!!

Howie

amigo Jorge · « **Reply #32 on:** November 04, 2010, 10:03:25 AM »

My prayers are for mi amigo Randy....I wish he gets well soon!!

MIKEYTEE · « **Reply #33 on:** November 04, 2010, 11:22:04 AM »

Randy, just saw this thread. I pray for your quick and full recovery. If I can do anything, you have my number, use it!
Mike

sadunbar · « **Reply #34 on:** November 04, 2010, 02:50:01 PM »

Quote from: JR on November 03, 2010, 08:22:25 PM

Randy said they were inserting a rod up his heal through the bone to the knee. I prayed for him last night and this morning while he was in surgery. I will continue to pray for a speedy recovery with out complications. God Bless ya Randy! Love ya buddy!

Any reports on how the surgery went? Everything go as planned?

CBW · « **Reply #35 on:** November 04, 2010, 09:39:09 PM »

Get Well Randy

OTIS · « **Reply #36 on:** November 04, 2010, 11:42:55 PM »

Thanks everyone for the prayers and concern. For those of you who do not know, Randy had an ankle fusion last December where the ankle was removed and then a plate and screws were inserted to hold his foot to the leg. He had a checkup & xrays in April and everything was OK. Then in May, he began having a lot of pain and swelling in the leg/ankle and went to a local doctor for xrays and was told there was no problem and the swelling might last up to a year. Continued having pain and swelling and then when he went back to the doctor at Duke in October, found the leg was broken! So it happened sometime between April and October and not exactly sure when. Anyway, he came through the surgery OK and we are home now. A rod was inserted from his heel to his knee, he has a cast and can put no weight on it for 6 to 8 weeks. He's very weak and uncomfortable at the moment. The big concern is blood clots since he has a history of them following surgery. I will try to keep everyone updated on his progress. Again, thanks so much for caring.

Marlene

martys · « **Reply #37 on:** November 05, 2010, 12:07:43 AM »

Quote from: OTIS on November 04, 2010, 11:42:55 PM

Thanks everyone for the prayers and concern. For those of you who do not know, Randy had an ankle fusion last December where the ankle was removed and then a plate and screws were inserted to hold his foot to the leg. He had a checkup & xrays in April and everything was OK. Then in May, he began having a lot of pain and swelling in the leg/ankle and went to a local doctor for xrays and was told there was no problem and the swelling might last up to a year. Continued having pain and swelling and then when he went back to the doctor at Duke in October, found the leg was broken! So it happened sometime between April and October and not exactly sure when. Anyway, he came through the surgery OK and we are home now. A rod was inserted from his heel to his knee, he has a cast and can put no weight on it for 6 to 8 weeks. He's very weak and uncomfortable at the moment. The big concern is blood clots since he has a history of them following surgery. I will try to keep everyone updated on his progress. Again, thanks so much for caring.

Marlene

Thankyou for the update Marlene I'm sure you have your work cut out for you for at least the next 6 to 8 weeks as well so I extend my thoughts and prayers to You as well as Otis.

Marty

Black Diamond · « **Reply #38 on:** November 05, 2010, 09:02:53 AM »

You two are in my thoughts and prayers.

JW

sadunbar · « **Reply #39 on:** November 05, 2010, 09:31:38 AM »

Very happy to know the surgery went well. Let's pray for no clots and an uneventful, full recovery...

mjb765 · « **Reply #40 on:** November 05, 2010, 09:35:06 AM »

Glad to hear the surgery went well....best wishes for a good recovery.

Jock · « **Reply #41 on:** November 05, 2010, 08:36:56 PM »

Pleased to read that the surgery went well and I will lift you up in prayer for a speedy recovery...

All the Best

JR · « **Reply #42 on:** November 05, 2010, 08:54:33 PM »

Marlene, thanks for the update! I will be specifically be praying for NO Blood Clots as Randy continues to recover and heal. I'm glad he's home. Tell Randy when I eat popsicles I always choose the

(I love them too)! Thanks for the update and God Bless you both!

OTIS · « **Reply #43 on:** November 07, 2010, 01:32:50 AM »

Update.............When Randy got up Saturday morning he was having breathing problems and pain in his chest. I tried all day to get him to go to the emergency room and finally about 5:00PM he agreed. They kept him in the emergency room for about 6 hours doing blood gases, breathing treatments and chest xrays. They need to do a VQ scan of his lungs but didn't have the dye needed so have to get it from another town so that is scheduled for 7:00AM. He didn't want to stay in the hospital but thank goodness Kenny stopped by and we got him calmed down a little and he was admitted. I sure didn't know what I was going to do with him at home in that condition. He's very hard headed as many of you probably already know! I had planned to stay the night with him but he was put in a semi-private room and they wouldn't let me. Besides, Fred was in the house and I needed to come home and let him out. We don't leave him out when it's this cold (24degrees). I'm only 5 or 6 minutes away from the hospital so won't take long to get back if I'm needed.
Marlene

hdbrad03 · « **Reply #44 on:** November 07, 2010, 04:50:13 AM »

Not news we wanted to here. Prayers are on the way for a speedy rebound. We will keep Otis spirit uplifted.

Brad & Val

SneakyPete · « **Reply #45 on:** November 07, 2010, 06:15:07 AM »

Marlene,

I'm not a doctor, but sounds similar to something I had a few years back. Have they checked for blood clots in the lungs? You said he is prone to clots, he should be taking coumadin or some type of blood thinners during this revovery period. I was coughing from any kind of activity and short of breath. Thoughts and prayers are with you both!

OTIS · « **Reply #46 on:** November 07, 2010, 08:26:16 AM »

Yes, that's what they are looking for. The xrays didn't show any so that's why they wanted to do the VQ scan. Guess it shows more detail. I planned to be back at the hospital early this morning but Randy called and said wait till 9 or 10. Also, that he hadn't slept at all last night and he was going to try to sleep now since they just gave him a shot of something??
Marlene

Chains · « **Reply #47 on:** November 07, 2010, 08:35:37 AM »

Sorry to hear of the clotting, will double up on the prayers for a speedy recovery.

MAT · « **Reply #48 on:** November 07, 2010, 09:34:17 AM »

Will keep you in our prayers for a smoother recovery.

TN · « **Reply #49 on:** November 07, 2010, 09:36:42 AM »

I hope for the best also. added to my prayer list.

TN

SneakyPete · « **Reply #50 on:** November 07, 2010, 11:15:41 AM »

Quote from: OTIS on November 07, 2010, 08:26:16 AM

Yes, that's what they are looking for. The xrays didn't show any so that's why they wanted to do the VQ scan. Guess it shows more detail. I planned to be back at the hospital early this morning but Randy called and said wait till 9 or 10. Also, that he hadn't slept at all last night and he was going to try to sleep now since they just gave him a shot of something??
Marlene

Marlene,
Blood clots in the lungs don't show up in Xrays, so that's not a surprise. The VQ (which I assume is like a CT scan) will pick them up if they are there, same thing happened with me. Hang in there, we're all with you.

Bubba · « **Reply #51 on:** November 07, 2010, 06:13:52 PM »

Marlene, Thanks for the up date.. Tell Randy that we will keep praying for a speedy recovery as well.....

Mike and Jo Ann

JR · « **Reply #52 on:** November 07, 2010, 07:30:18 PM »

Just reading the update and lifted my buddy up in prayer. Also prayed for you Marlene! God Bless you both!

MIKEYTEE · « **Reply #53 on:** November 07, 2010, 08:13:34 PM »

Marlene,
Not what we hoped to hear. We continue to pray for you and Randy!
Mike and Susie

Jock · « **Reply #54 on:** November 07, 2010, 08:22:44 PM »

Please know that Randy has his brothers and sisters here praying, thinking and wishing him to a speedy recovery....but more importantly GOD"S merciful be upon him stead fast..

porthole · « **Reply #55 on:** November 07, 2010, 09:37:20 PM »

Hey Randy - thinking of you and hoping for the best. Chin up.

OTIS · « **Reply #56 on:** November 07, 2010, 10:10:23 PM »

Randy's home again! They did a CT scan and no clots in his lungs. He was having pleuritic chest pain. Did not have pneumonia but possible early stage of it. Started him on antibiotics plus increased his coumadin & lovenox temporarily because the coumadin level had gotten low. He's resting now and still very weak. I'm sure it won't be long before he's back posting on the site. Thanks again for all your prayers.
Marlene

SneakyPete · « **Reply #57 on:** November 07, 2010, 10:15:03 PM »

Great news! Thanks for the update

Black Diamond · « **Reply #58 on:** November 07, 2010, 10:22:26 PM »

Prayers continue.

JW

BUCKNUT GREG · « **Reply #59 on:** November 07, 2010, 10:29:50 PM »

Amen to that Marlene. God Bless and continued Prayers.

MIKEYTEE · « **Reply #60 on:** November 08, 2010, 09:39:20 AM »

Good news to hear, for sure!
Prayers for both of you daily.
Mike and Susie

Unbalanced · « **Reply #61 on:** November 08, 2010, 10:07:58 AM »

Marlene,

Glad to hear Randy is doing better and really glad to hear there are no clots. that Pleuricy is pretty scary as it can feel jsut like a heart attack. Please wish Randy our best for us.

Harry & Michelle

spydglide · « **Reply #62 on:** November 08, 2010, 10:59:11 AM »

Randy & Marlene, I'm so sorry to read of the post-surgery complications. My prayers are with you both through all of this. Randy's 'hard-headedness' needs to take a vacation during this period and try and listen to those trying to help him through this mess.....I'll pray for you in this regard also, Randy.

Your pal, spyder

Jock · « **Reply #63 on:** November 08, 2010, 07:22:58 PM »

Atta boy...Keep up the recovery effort and we will continue the thoughts and prayers...

Chains · « **Reply #64 on:** November 08, 2010, 07:48:24 PM »

Fantastic news about no clots, keep up the healing process Randy

JoMo · « **Reply #65 on:** November 08, 2010, 10:15:26 PM »

Prayers and well wishes still going to you Randy from your New York crew.

Jo Mo NYC

FNGw/08SERK · « **Reply #66 on:** November 11, 2010, 10:10:02 AM »

Any word on Randy???

miker · « **Reply #67 on:** November 11, 2010, 10:25:03 AM »

Randy, you had better stand too when told, quit being a butt plug and get better.....Hope your discomfort ease some for ya bro.. $:-\$

The Bolvine Gigolo! · « **Reply #68 on:** November 11, 2010, 10:26:57 AM »

Hey Buddy here's hoping for a fast recovery Otis, your just needing to drink more berry juice!

FNGw/08SERK · « **Reply #69 on:** November 11, 2010, 10:27:41 AM »

Quote from: miker on November 11, 2010, 10:25:03 AM

Randy, you had better stand too when told, quit being a butt plug and get better.....Hope your discomfort ease some for ya bro.. $:-\$

Should we send Marlene a bigger stick

Rooster · « **Reply #70 on:** November 11, 2010, 10:33:23 AM »

Good to hear you are back at home. Heal quickly.

miker · « **Reply #71 on:** November 11, 2010, 11:35:02 AM »

Quote from: GH on November 11, 2010, 10:27:41 AM

Should we send Marlene a bigger stick

Or a shock collar or sumtin, you know how he gits...

OTIS · « **Reply #72 on:** November 12, 2010, 10:10:46 PM »

Just a quick note to let everyone know Randy is feeling a tad better. He's sleeping a lot and seems to breathing a little easier. He was on the computer some today so it shouldn't be long before he replies to some of the posts.
Marlene

Gettinold · « **Reply #73 on:** November 13, 2010, 05:58:05 AM »

Quote from: OTIS on November 12, 2010, 10:10:46 PM

Just a quick note to let everyone know Randy is feeling a tad better. He's sleeping a lot and seems to breathing a little easier. He was on the computer some today so it shouldn't be long before he replies to some of the posts.
Marlene

Thx Marlene

..........as you can see all his friends are happy about this news.
Dave

napalm · « **Reply #74 on:** November 13, 2010, 07:13:20 AM »

Here's hoping for a quick and complete recovery for our brother Randy, Marlene take good care of him, we know you will...

Our thoughts and prayers are with you...

napalm

JoMo · « **Reply #75 on:** November 13, 2010, 08:40:21 PM »

Hey Randy hope the healing is going good because the NY crew wants to hang with you again

Jo Mo NYC

JR · « **Reply #76 on:** November 13, 2010, 08:43:01 PM »

Praise God for no blood clots! I am continuing my prayers of healing in Randy's body! Love you guys, God Bless!

Jock · « **Reply #77 on:** November 14, 2010, 07:24:21 PM »

A pleasure to read of Randy's progress and the thoughts and prayers of this forum...

MAT · « **Reply #78 on:** November 14, 2010, 09:38:28 PM »

Godspeed Randy.

FUZZNUTS · « **Reply #79 on:** November 15, 2010, 11:47:55 AM »

Hang in there Randy, glad to hear your doin a little better...........................................Fuzz

FLYNDYNA · « **Reply #80 on:** November 15, 2010, 01:56:58 PM »

Yay Randy! Continue to get well...prayers continuing!

OTIS · « **Reply #81 on:** November 16, 2010, 03:18:06 AM »

Thanks everyone still don"t fell to good but better, seeing i have you guys for friends and praying for me when i really needed it makes me feel better,dont get any better then this and i really appreciate it, but now we have another problem Kenny had a very bad heart attack last Thrusday and with every ones prayers that will mean a lot on getting him through this, his thread is in off topic also thanks Carl for starting this thread.

Randy

MIKEYTEE · « **Reply #82 on:** November 16, 2010, 08:27:26 AM »

Good to see you're back posting. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Kenny!
Remind me to stay out of West By God By Crackey until every one is mended, I don't want to cattch anything that might be going around!
Mike

Black Diamond · « **Reply #83 on:** November 16, 2010, 09:37:45 AM »

Quote from: OTIS on November 16, 2010, 03:18:06 AM

Thanks everyone still don"t fell to good but better, seeing i have you guys for friends and praying for me when i really needed it makes me feel better,dont get any better then this and i really appreciate it, but now we have another problem Kenny had a very bad heart attack last Thrusday and with every ones prayers that will mean a lot on getting him through this, his thread is in off topic also thanks Carl for starting this thread.

Randy

JW

MikeD · « **Reply #84 on:** November 16, 2010, 08:45:03 PM »

Hey Otis, I'm glad to hear your doing better. I hope you continue to recover and I'll even pray for you!

miked

ccr · « **Reply #85 on:** November 17, 2010, 10:40:18 AM »

Randy, so sorry you are still dealing with this bum leg after all this time.
That is some powerful stamina you have to deal with this pain this long.

Merlene, thanks for posting the status. And I do think you may need that bigger stick!

Carl, thanks for alerting other.
Kenny - get better yourself and soon.
Otis, will just have to wait till Randy is feeling better to get out and clear cobwebs.
A long winter indeed.

Thinking positive thoughts for all.

Spiderman · « **Reply #86 on:** November 17, 2010, 11:14:24 AM »

Hey Randy
Good to see you posting, sorry to hear of your problems with the leg and other things. I can't quite make out your WV accent though in your post, so they must have you on some strong meds. Hope to read soon of you whoopin Hubbard's ass once Maudie gets rebuilt especially with that "stock" ole Road Glide of yours.

B B

HUBBARD · « **Reply #87 on:** November 17, 2010, 01:08:28 PM »

Quote from: BESERKER on November 17, 2010, 11:14:24 AM

Hey Randy
Good to see you posting, sorry to hear of your problems with the leg and other things. I can't quite make out your WV accent though in your post, so they must have you on some strong meds. Hope to read soon of you whoopin Hubbard's ass once Maudie gets rebuilt especially with that "stock" ole Road Glide of yours.

B B

The Weather Channel will report "Hell has frozen over", before that happens.

Later--HUBBARD

Hugh Janis · « **Reply #88 on:** November 17, 2010, 01:16:02 PM »

Quote from: HUBBARD on November 17, 2010, 01:08:28 PM

The Weather Channel will report "Hell has frozen over", before that happens. Later--HUBBARD

So THAT'S where it's gonna be

Gettinold · « **Reply #89 on:** November 17, 2010, 09:46:09 PM »

Quote from: HUBBARD on November 17, 2010, 01:08:28 PM

The Weather Channel will report "Hell has frozen over", before that happens. Later--HUBBARD

Good one Carl.

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