Rodger Pettichord Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 In This Week's Meaningless Topic, forum regular Ken Q mentioned that he was in the hospital with cellulitis. That's not a minor matter. Let's rally round our guy until he's better. 3 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Ugh, no laughing matter...I've had cellulitis on more then one occasion and it sucks. Get well Ken and stay, it's definitely beatable especially with a positive attitude Best regards, Landon 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwater Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 You say it well, Rodger. Health is the most important treasure, get well Ken Q! 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Get well soon Ken !! . 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 A speedy recovery to you Ken. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregmorin Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Get well soon Ken! Greg 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumbypickett Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 All the best Ken make a speedy recovery. cheers Gumby 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boetie Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Wishing you a speedy recovery. Your sim needs you mate. Cheers Graeme 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Get well soon Ken. cheers Iain 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wain71 Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Sad to hear this, get well Ken... 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifejogger Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Praying for your healing Ken!!!!!!!! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Q Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Gentlemen, Thank you all very much. I greatly appreciate your best wishes and prayers. I am responding well to the antibiotics, which is, of course, the danger of cellulitis; so many resistant bacteria out there that do not. Feeling better and moving better, and pain greatly reduced. Again, thanks so much for your expression of concern. Ken 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 4 hours ago, Ken Q said: Gentlemen, Thank you all very much. I greatly appreciate your best wishes and prayers. I am responding well to the antibiotics, which is, of course, the danger of cellulitis; so many resistant bacteria out there that do not. Feeling better and moving better, and pain greatly reduced. Again, thanks so much for your expression of concern. Ken That is good to hear Ken Hope you continue to improve! Cheers! Landon 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted October 3, 2021 Author Share Posted October 3, 2021 That homebuilt cockpit is waiting. Hope you're home soon. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Abernathy Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Glad you're on the mend Ken. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John York Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Don't know what it is Ken but glad to hear you're health is improving. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Get well soon Ken. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlosqr Posted October 4, 2021 Share Posted October 4, 2021 Oh, I do hope @Ken Qgetts well soon, too Cheers 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Q Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 On 10/4/2021 at 4:50 AM, John York said: Don't know what it is Ken but glad to hear you're health is improving. John, Cellulitis is an acute skin infection, usually hitting the lower legs. Problem is it can spread to other parts of the body, and thends to be causes by antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Injuries and surgeries can leave one somewhat predisposed to these. In my case, the infection affected the knee replacement, filling the joint with fluid, causing swelling, intense pain and inflexibility If the infection had actually gotten into the joint antibiotics probably couldn't reach it an surgery would have been required. My wife had the same issue several weeks ago, but hers had just started to spread to the blood stream (sepsis). Caught early, and reacting well to antibiotics she was fine in a couple of days, but sepsis is extremely serious, often resisting treatment causing serious illness, amputated limbs, and sometimes dearth. Cellulitis must be taken seriously. On 10/3/2021 at 12:57 PM, Rodger Pettichord said: That homebuilt cockpit is waiting. Hope you're home soon. Here's a picture of what Rodger is referring to: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Glad things are improving Ken, And what a cockpit you have there mate a grand one indeed. cheers Iain 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Q Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Hello EVERYONE, and thank you all so much for you encouragement, concern and prayers. I am home from the hospital and very much on the mend. I still have a ways to go, and a ten day course of anitbiotics, but the pain is mostly gone, and mobility is returning. Lessons to be learned: 1. (And why I shared my situation on this Old-Coots Forum in the first place) In many cases, as bad as our health situation may be at a time, be grateful it's not worse, as the condition of my poor roommate taught me. 2. If your body tells you sometime might be wrong, pay attention and get it seen to. Don't ignore it. Again, Thank You All! Ken 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper31 Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 Thanks for the update Ken! Glad to hear this positive report Life always manages to provide perspective. Cheers! Landon 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John York Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 Blimey Ken, that sounds NASTY! Glad you're getting over it. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregmorin Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 Glad you are getting better! Greg 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dadtom65 Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 Hi Ken. Just seen the post about your illness and glad your getting better. Stay safe my friend. Us oldies have to stick together .Thanks Derek. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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