News about Joe.

Gabes-Apg · Post by **Gabes-Apg** » Tue Jun 24, 2014 2:41 pm

I had been waiting to get up to date information, before writing this post.

A couple of weeks ago, Joe had another mg episode, linked with blood clots and issues with his pic line, and various other concerns.
He was in ICU for 12 days, and was intubated for most of this.

This week, progress has been good. They are doing OT and PT to get his body back in action. I don't have exact details of where he is, or how long he will be in hospital.

His ex-wife Kristine, has been providing updates via a Facebook page.
Kristine tiedemann funk
(Hope the spelling is correct, the iPad has been autocorrecting it)
At this stage this has been my only means of getting info.

Given the seriousness of the issue, it might a few days or a week before joe will be back online.
I do have his home address and pobox mailing address, if anyone wants it pm me, or email me.

JFR · Post by **JFR** » Tue Jun 24, 2014 3:37 pm

Thanks for the information Gabes, even though it is not what I wanted to hear, although getting better is definitely good. I had been wondering how he was since he hasn't been around here lately.

Jean

Post by **tex** » Tue Jun 24, 2014 9:47 pm

Thanks Gabes, for the update. I'm very sorry that all this happened, but it's definitely good news to see that he's recovering again. You're right — that many days in ICU is mighty stressful. He probably feels as tired as if he had climbed Mt Everest, at this point.

Tex

MaggieRedwings · Post by **MaggieRedwings** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 4:53 am

Thanks for the update Gabes as I was wondering how he is doing. The ICU is not a fun place since I got real familiar with it earlier this month when stepson was in for 7 days and in an induced coma due to gran mal seizures - took 9 of them in 8 hrs. He has recovered but is still as crazy as ever.

Joe has had a really difficult road to travel and I so wish him the best. Miss our ambassador at large here.

Love, Maggie

CathyMe. · Post by **CathyMe.** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 5:47 am

Thanks for the update. I pm'd you...

Polly · Post by **Polly** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 7:31 am

Good Morning!

I spoke with Joe last night! He is in rehab and feeling much better. He sounded just like his old self - was upbeat and laughing and looking forward to leaving the hospital. He plans to take it easy for the rest of the summer (not easy for Joe - LOL!) He may be able to be discharged within a few weeks - he is hoping around July 4th.

His family has brought Nestle to the hospital twice to visit him - I'm sure that was the best medicine!

It was such a relief to hear his voice and know for sure that he is O.K.

Love,

Polly

JFR · Post by **JFR** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 7:59 am

Thanks for the update Polly. Glad Nestle could visit and Joe is on the mend. What a hard road he has been traveling.

Jean

Zizzle · Post by **Zizzle** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 8:10 am

Thanks for the updated Gabes and Polly! I'm following his ex-wife's FB posts.

Martha · Post by **Martha** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 5:51 pm

Thanks for the updates on Joe, Gabes and Polly.

I just went over to Facebook and read through Kristine's posts.

nancyl · Post by **nancyl** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 6:53 pm

I am so happy to hear he is feeling better. I am hoping to hear from him soon.

Thanks so much for the updates from both Polly and Gabes.

Nancy

Sheila · Post by **Sheila** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 7:22 pm

Thanks so much Gabes and Polly. Good news that Joe is doing better but so sorry he has been going through such Hell.

Sheila W

wmonique2 · Post by **wmonique2** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 11:23 am

Thanks Gabes.

I hope he feels better soon. Sending much light his way.

Monique

MBombardier · Post by **MBombardier** » Sat Jun 28, 2014 12:52 pm

Thank you, Gabes and Polly. I didn't know Joe was suffering so. I will pray for him.

Gabes-Apg · Post by **Gabes-Apg** » Sat Jun 28, 2014 1:53 pm

Quick update, I have had a couple of brief emails from him this week, he is on the improve, and doing really well. The topic of going home soon is a reality.

JLH · Post by **JLH** » Sat Jun 28, 2014 2:54 pm

Yay, great news!