Out of hospital now - BOTL's Please Read

RGD. · 05-14-2012, 04:32 PM

I just got released from being in the hospital since Saturday. Apparently I collapsed while out celebrating with others for my daughters 21st birthday. Seems I have pneumonia, dehydration, arrhythmia and a few other things. What I want to touch on is the schooling I got on pneumonia.

It seems that the current variations of pneumonia bacteria are more potent and deadly than say 20 years ago. Over 20% of those that come down with pneumonia die from it - even with antibiotics. That's a lot brothers. I had no idea.

There is a vaccine. I had no clue that there was. According to the CDC anyone 65 or older and those that are at least 50 should be getting this vaccine.

I will be fine. I see my regular doctor in the morning and this gnash in my forehead (from passing out and hitting something) should heal in a few days. Even though I currently have pneumonia, I was given the injection which will last me 5 years and then I'll need another one.

But please - all of my BOTL's who are over 50, research it and please check with your doctors and see if this vaccine is right for you. Would not want to lose anyone to this if it could be prevented.

Ron

pnoon · 05-14-2012, 04:38 PM

Glad you are OK, Ron.
And thanks for the heads up.
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Ogre · 05-14-2012, 04:40 PM

Glad to hear your going to be ok. Thanks for the heads up.

T.G · 05-14-2012, 04:47 PM

Good to hear that things are going to be ok Ron.

CigarNut · 05-14-2012, 04:52 PM

It's good that you are going to be OK!

kelmac07 · 05-14-2012, 05:22 PM

Glad to hear you're doing better Ron. Thanks for the heads up.

jonumberone · 05-14-2012, 05:23 PM

Glad to hear you are ok, Ron.

68TriShield · 05-14-2012, 05:23 PM

Geez Ron,time for Zach to learn you about nutrition

SmokeyJoe · 05-14-2012, 05:27 PM

Thankful you are going to be alright, Ron. Blessings for a speedy recovery!

boonedoggle · 05-14-2012, 05:45 PM

Wow. That is alot to take in, Ron. Glad you are doing better!

icehog3 · 05-14-2012, 06:08 PM

Glad to hear you are going to be good, Ron.

I first had the vaccine about 10 years ago after having pnuemonia and double pnuemonia multiple times. I think they said it was good for 10 years, so it is time to re-up.

RHNewfie · 05-14-2012, 06:28 PM

Great to hear you are doin ok Ron and thanks for the info!

Coach Deg · 05-14-2012, 06:38 PM

Glad you are going to be ok!!!! I am calling my parents as soon as I am done typing!

GreekGodX · 05-14-2012, 06:40 PM

Glad you are better Ron

EricF · 05-14-2012, 06:57 PM

Glad your doing OK Ron!!!

maninblack · 05-14-2012, 07:15 PM

Glad to hear you're on the mend brother and thanks for the heads up!

hotreds · 05-14-2012, 07:27 PM

Whoa! Stay well, thanks for the heads up!

jjirons69 · 05-14-2012, 08:39 PM

Whoa, scary, Ron. I know it must have been tough on you and your family. Thanks for the heads up. Definitely something I didn't know. Glad to hear you're better.

awsmith4 · 05-14-2012, 09:13 PM

Glad to hear you are ok, Ron. I'll keep you in my thoughts for a speedy recovery

smokin5 · 05-14-2012, 09:34 PM

Good thoughts are heading your way for a speedy & full
recovery from all over the Asylum.

05-14-2012, 04:32 PM	#1
RGD. God Like Status Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ron Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 971 Trading: (1)	Out of hospital now - BOTL's Please Read I just got released from being in the hospital since Saturday. Apparently I collapsed while out celebrating with others for my daughters 21st birthday. Seems I have pneumonia, dehydration, arrhythmia and a few other things. What I want to touch on is the schooling I got on pneumonia. It seems that the current variations of pneumonia bacteria are more potent and deadly than say 20 years ago. Over 20% of those that come down with pneumonia die from it - even with antibiotics. That's a lot brothers. I had no idea. There is a vaccine. I had no clue that there was. According to the CDC anyone 65 or older and those that are at least 50 should be getting this vaccine. I will be fine. I see my regular doctor in the morning and this gnash in my forehead (from passing out and hitting something) should heal in a few days. Even though I currently have pneumonia, I was given the injection which will last me 5 years and then I'll need another one. But please - all of my BOTL's who are over 50, research it and please check with your doctors and see if this vaccine is right for you. Would not want to lose anyone to this if it could be prevented. Ron

05-14-2012, 04:38 PM	#2
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Out of hospital now - BOTL's Please Read Glad you are OK, Ron. And thanks for the heads up. Posted via Mobile Device

05-14-2012, 04:40 PM	#3
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Out of hospital now - BOTL's Please Read Glad to hear your going to be ok. Thanks for the heads up. __________________

05-14-2012, 04:47 PM	#4
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Out of hospital now - BOTL's Please Read Good to hear that things are going to be ok Ron.

05-14-2012, 04:52 PM	#5
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Out of hospital now - BOTL's Please Read It's good that you are going to be OK! __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

05-14-2012, 05:22 PM	#6
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Out of hospital now - BOTL's Please Read Glad to hear you're doing better Ron. Thanks for the heads up. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

05-14-2012, 05:23 PM	#7
jonumberone Raw Dog Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Dom Location: Exit 8A Posts: 6,484 Trading: (62)	Re: Out of hospital now - BOTL's Please Read Glad to hear you are ok, Ron. __________________ Sex junkie looking for a dealer

05-14-2012, 05:23 PM	#8
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,194 Trading: (40)	Re: Out of hospital now - BOTL's Please Read Geez Ron,time for Zach to learn you about nutrition

05-14-2012, 05:27 PM	#9
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,163 Trading: (28)	Re: Out of hospital now - BOTL's Please Read Thankful you are going to be alright, Ron. Blessings for a speedy recovery! __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

05-14-2012, 05:45 PM	#10
boonedoggle The Search is ON Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jimmy Location: CHARLESTON, SC Posts: 631 Trading: (19)	Re: Out of hospital now - BOTL's Please Read Wow. That is alot to take in, Ron. Glad you are doing better! __________________ Dr. Hibbard: Is that the love of a man for a woman, or the love of a man for a fine Cuban cigar? (chuckles

05-14-2012, 06:08 PM	#11
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,440 Trading: (60)	Re: Out of hospital now - BOTL's Please Read Glad to hear you are going to be good, Ron. I first had the vaccine about 10 years ago after having pnuemonia and double pnuemonia multiple times. I think they said it was good for 10 years, so it is time to re-up. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

05-14-2012, 06:28 PM	#12
RHNewfie Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Oooooh Canadaaaaa Posts: 2,007 Trading: (15)	Re: Out of hospital now - BOTL's Please Read Great to hear you are doin ok Ron and thanks for the info! __________________ σπένδομαι

05-14-2012, 06:38 PM	#13
Coach Deg C O W eieio. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Hudson, FL Posts: 2,853 Trading: (59)	Re: Out of hospital now - BOTL's Please Read Glad you are going to be ok!!!! I am calling my parents as soon as I am done typing!

05-14-2012, 06:40 PM	#14
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,894 Trading: (82)	Re: Out of hospital now - BOTL's Please Read Glad you are better Ron __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

05-14-2012, 06:57 PM	#15
EricF Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Eric Location: Miramar, FL Posts: 7,004 Trading: (116)	Re: Out of hospital now - BOTL's Please Read Glad your doing OK Ron!!! __________________ It might taste crummy, but at least it's huge.

05-14-2012, 07:15 PM	#16
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Out of hospital now - BOTL's Please Read Glad to hear you're on the mend brother and thanks for the heads up! __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

05-14-2012, 07:27 PM	#17
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	Re: Out of hospital now - BOTL's Please Read Whoa! Stay well, thanks for the heads up! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

05-14-2012, 08:39 PM	#18
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: Out of hospital now - BOTL's Please Read Whoa, scary, Ron. I know it must have been tough on you and your family. Thanks for the heads up. Definitely something I didn't know. Glad to hear you're better. __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

05-14-2012, 09:13 PM	#19
awsmith4 Simple Pleasures - 2oL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Albert Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,602 Trading: (111)	Re: Out of hospital now - BOTL's Please Read Glad to hear you are ok, Ron. I'll keep you in my thoughts for a speedy recovery __________________ Its THIS easy to support our troops

05-14-2012, 09:34 PM	#20
smokin5 Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the Mountaintop - AZ Posts: 2,002 Trading: (69)	Re: Out of hospital now - BOTL's Please Read Good thoughts are heading your way for a speedy & full recovery from all over the Asylum. __________________ Pobody's Nerfect.