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Posted by Rich (Member # 112) on November 14, 2006, 08:41 AM:
Not usually, but today is one of those rare times. I just got home from the hospital where they looked at my innards with one of them there Ultra sound gizmo's. Kidneys look great. Pancreas is in great shape too. My gall bladder however, is sort of mucked up with little rocks. Surgery is not yet scheduled, but I reckon it soon will be. Why is that news good? Because I have been ill for several months, and had pretty much given up on ever getting better. Now it looks like the problem has been located, and there is a good chance that they can fix me up by sucking my gall bladder out through a garden hose. If this trick works, I am gonna come out west and show them texan's and Arizonians how to call critters.
Posted by Kokopelli (Member # 633) on November 14, 2006, 08:58 AM:
Nothing quite like knowing what's going on to brighten the ray of hope!!! Get more better soon.
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on November 14, 2006, 10:50 AM:
Good deal, Rich. You are correct. Knowing the problem is more than half the battle. As far as that goes, the knife is one option, they might have ultra sound that pulverizes the little critters, or is that kidney stones? Well, if they need to cut, it is not a very risky surgery, if I'm not mistaken?
Keep us posted, Buddy. Those guys need a little help, especially the Texans.
Good hunting. LB
Posted by Rich (Member # 112) on November 14, 2006, 11:31 AM:
"they might have ultra sound that pulverizes the little critters"
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No No Leonard, that is what .17 Remington does to field mice. Not enough thump for use on coyotes though. LOL ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
Posted by Rich Higgins (Member # 3) on November 14, 2006, 11:35 AM:
Good news indeed, Rich. Sad day for Az and Tx. coyotes.
You bringing that .257 ?
Posted by Cdog911 (Member # 7) on November 14, 2006, 11:50 AM:
Great news, Rich. I can recall at least a dozen people I took care of in EMS who had been fighting ongoing illness - evrything from general malaise to what the dr's thought was cardiac in origin - only to find out it was a diseased gall bladder.
The procedure is done laparoscopically these days and relatively gentle. Two, maybe three little holes and you're done in a matter of hours. Recovery is better than the old fashioned way, although my wife had to make some temporary adjustments in her diet after she had hers out. Does fine with everything now.
Good luck and get better soon.
Posted by Rich (Member # 112) on November 14, 2006, 12:01 PM:
"You bringing that .257 ?"
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Rich Higgins,
I will be checking with the airlines about their policy regarding firearms on board. Do ya reckon the .257 A.I. will be enough for those 25 pound Arizona coyotes?
Posted by varmit hunter (Member # 37) on November 14, 2006, 12:45 PM:
Great news Rich. This is one Texan that would be proud to have is ass kicked by you.
Posted by Rich (Member # 112) on November 14, 2006, 03:51 PM:
SeeDog,
I sort of understand the surgery, but my lack of education prevents me from using long words like laparoscopically. It is much easier for us red necks to just call it the garden hose trick.
Varmit,
What part of Texas are you calling home? I will look it up on the map. I will have a lot of people to go visit once I get healed up.
Guys,
I have an appointment with the surgeon at 11:A.M. tomorrow. I should know by tomorrow noon, just what they are gonna do and when. I have some spare garden hose around here they can use if it will save me any money.
Posted by JD (Member # 768) on November 14, 2006, 04:26 PM:
Rich, A few years ago I was diagnosed with the same thing & was ready to schedule a garden hose trick myself but for some strange reason it suddenly went away after weeks & weeks of feeling like crap & being in pain it just got better, the doctor mumbled something or other about sludge & sometimes it gets better blah, blah, blah, yada, yada...I said who cares, it`s better, I`ll call if it comes back, see ya later. Anyway, I know how shitty that can make ya feel & I`m glad they got it figured out for you, hope it fixes the problem.
Now if we could just fix that malfunction in your brain that keeps you from using the right caliber rifle for coyotes.
Posted by smithers (Member # 646) on November 14, 2006, 06:00 PM:
Good luck Mr. Cronk, i hope everything goes smoothly and you feel better.
Posted by Steve Craig (Member # 12) on November 15, 2006, 05:21 AM:
Dont wait to get that sucker out! The sooner the better! I waited wwaaayyyyy too long to get mine out, and had to pay the price of infections, lost hunting time, and a long time to heal up. Get it out NOW! Out today, you will be up walking in the morning and in a few days back to normal. Plleeaasseeee take my advice a geter done ASAP.
Best thing that I ever did, except , like I said I waited too long.
Steve
Posted by Rich (Member # 112) on November 15, 2006, 06:08 AM:
"Dont wait to get that sucker out!"
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Steve,
They can't get that sucker out fast enough to suit me. Last week would have been good. I would love to be in surgery, but no the surgeon needs to "counsel" me first which translates to "give me some money in advance sir". After that, I get to further delay the surgery by going back to my primary care doctor for a physical. All of this time I am thinking that this is horse pucky, skip the details and let's get to work on this thing. As you can probably tell by now, I can get a bit sideways pretty fast sometimes. I told them I was sick, the ultra sound shows them WHY I am sick, so what the hell is the big hold-up here? I mean Hey, I have critters out there that need killin'. What could be more important than that?
Posted by Rich (Member # 112) on November 20, 2006, 04:11 PM:
Just a note to let you fellows know that the surgery went well, and I am home now. Still feel like a zombie though. Takes a long time for the drugs to wear off. ![[Cool]](cool.gif)
Posted by Norm (Member # 240) on November 20, 2006, 04:20 PM:
Glad to hear you are on the road to recovery;
A buddy of mine had some stones out... size of golf balls... he feels much better today...
Posted by TA17Rem (Member # 794) on November 20, 2006, 04:35 PM:
Glad to hear you are doing ok Rich, take care and good shooting
Posted by Rich (Member # 112) on November 20, 2006, 05:00 PM:
Norm,
How big are the balls on a golf? I have been hunting for over 50 years, but never did shoot a golf. They ain't a protected species are they?
Posted by Kokopelli (Member # 633) on November 20, 2006, 07:41 PM:
Bartender.....I'll have what the gentleman seeing balls on a golf is having.
Get better soon !!!!
Posted by J_hun (Member # 872) on November 20, 2006, 08:00 PM:
Rich, I glad you finally had your operation and everything went well. You'll be up and running in no time. Talk to you later.
Posted by Rich (Member # 112) on November 21, 2006, 06:16 AM:
J_hun ,
I only slept about two hours last night. No pain to speak of, just couldn't relax well enough I guess. They sent some strong pain pills home with me but I haven't needed them yet. My belly is all bloated from the air they blew in there, and my stomach muscles refuse to relax. I think another 24 hours will make a lot of difference now.
Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on November 21, 2006, 07:53 AM:
Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery, Rich.
Good hunting. LB
Posted by Pilgrim on Earth (Member # 314) on November 21, 2006, 10:06 AM:
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Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery, Rich.
Ditto on that. Hope you get to feeling better, and quickly!
Posted by Cdog911 (Member # 7) on November 21, 2006, 07:54 PM:
Rich,
Glad to hear you got-er done and that you're home and feeling better. Most people end up with the most pain (small amount) beneath the right shoulder blade from blowing you up inside.
Now that you've made that hurdle, one word of warning. You can still have gall bladder attacks. Sludge will set up and block one of the little tubules to your pancreas and according to my wife, it hurt like hell. Sudden onset. When the plug broke loose, it went away just as quickly. Go figure. But that only happens in a small percentage of people. I'm sure you're not one of them. Now, wanna hear any good news?
Seriously though, great news and hope you're whackin' and stackin' soon.
Posted by Rich (Member # 112) on November 22, 2006, 04:52 AM:
Cdog911,
My main discomfort right now is sore stomach muscles and bloat. I have my largest pair of pants on already, and can't snap them. The hole they punched near my belly button is where my waist band normally rides. That sucks. At least my bowels are working again and that helps a lot. I have been surfing the net and looking at various coyote rifles. Problem with that is that if I spend money for a new rifle, I may not have enough money left to go down to Arizona and harrass a few pompass knowitalls. A man has got to do what he has gotta do ya see.
Posted by Tim Behle (Member # 209) on November 22, 2006, 05:12 AM:
Rich,
You need to get one of those good calling rifles that have no recoil to aggravate your wounds
Something in the .204 range or less.
Posted by Rich (Member # 112) on November 22, 2006, 09:19 AM:
Tim,
I am thinking about a smaller rifle, like maybe a Browning Micro hunter in .243. The .204 is only for field mice and the occasional prairie dog, you know that.
Happy turkey day,
Rich
Posted by Cdog911 (Member # 7) on November 22, 2006, 12:57 PM:
Tim,
I'm wary of admitting it, but I actually killed a coyote using a .17HMR this weekend. I couldn't hunt Sunday with a centerfire because of NE's firearms deer season still going on, so I was stuck with either my shotgun or use one of Q's .17 semi-autos. Well, shotguns around Q are about as worthless as tits on a snake so I went with the .17. Pretty much felt a wee bit undergunned most of the day looking down from those big breaks and bluffs across several miles of open prairie, but just at sunset, a nice 35# male came out of some grass and we squeaked him right to us. Straight on, full frontal shot at about 70 yards using a 20 grn round. Even then, that coyote went about 150 yards before going down. Had I made that shot here where CRP grass abounds, I probably never would have found him. He was dead when the dust cleared and yes, the .17HMR will kill a coyote. But, you better be a damned good shot and he better take off across country with no more cover than the WalMart parking lot if you expect to recover him once he realizes he's dead. ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
I hear tell the .204 is pretty good though.
Posted by DAA (Member # 11) on November 22, 2006, 01:41 PM:
Glad you're home and doing well Rich. Hope you are able to get out amongst them again real soon!
- DAA
P.S. Tim Behle is a smart guy!
Posted by Rich (Member # 112) on November 22, 2006, 03:23 PM:
DAA,
Thanks for the well wishes. I think maybe old seeDog scared that NE coyote to death with the hummer. Just kidding around (sort of) because I enjoy making fun of my friends who use pop guns for real live animals. I know these little rifles will work, I just ain't up to the challenge.
Posted by smithers (Member # 646) on November 23, 2006, 09:30 AM:
cripes Rich, i thought they were going to take a little longer to do the surgery. hope you have a speedy recovery and can get out and school some coyotes ASAP. sounds like they put a little pep back into ya by finding out the problem. i have enjoyed reading your 'Revitalized Cronk' posts.
BTW, the .243 may be your best bet. flat, fast and i heard it'll knock the balls off a golf!
good luck, Chris
Posted by Locohead (Member # 15) on November 23, 2006, 10:11 AM:
I'm glad you got it done too Rich. Especially after what Steve said!
Feel better soon and a speedy recovery to you!!!
Posted by Rich (Member # 112) on November 28, 2006, 07:50 PM:
This is what I look like today. George Foreman caught me with a low blow.
Posted by Locohead (Member # 15) on November 28, 2006, 07:55 PM:
Holy Smokes Rich!!! I hope you feel better than you look!!! That bruising looks like healing to me!!!
Posted by Cdog911 (Member # 7) on November 28, 2006, 08:09 PM:
God, you don't know how much I hope that's your stomach! ![[Eek!]](eek.gif)
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Really, glad to hear you're recuperating and getting back on your feet. Best wishes.
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