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Ok..so I haven't said anything about this stuff here, but I feel I need to get it out and then get on to getting the fuck out of 2020. So, my year...

Posted by Johnny Lawrence (aka Jim) Dec 28 '20, 13:37

in terms of family health issues:

In January - my dad found himself down and out with a "flu" for like 11 days. Never felt so bad. But, got over it.

Some 60 days later, he developed an irregular heartbeat. This results in 5 stents being put in as well as a few return trips to have his heart shocked back into rhythm.

Looking back - doc is pretty sure he had the Coves and this heart issue is a lasting side effect of the virus.

My step-dad (also the guy who actually raised me) - well, he has low kidney function now - he's at like 55% of what his kidneys should be doing. He has a follow up in a couple weeks to see what the actual status of this is, but if it keep dropping, he could end up on dialysis and/or the transplant list.

A couple months ago, my mom went to the ER with a stomach ache that just would not go away. Turns out it wasn't her actual stomach, she had a tumor blocking her bile duct.

Tests confirm pancreatic cancer. Thankfully - she was a stage 1 and the placement of the tumor was able to give her a sign that most people don't get.

She had a Whipple Procedure done - which cut out all kinds of shit and then put it all back together again. She had her first round of chemo a couple weeks ago and had a seriously adverse reaction to one of the drugs that landed her back in the hospital just a few days before Christmas.

She's back home now, feeling much better, was able to have a great Christmas and is hoping to get her 2nd chemo treatment tomorrow - with a change in drug dose that should alleviate the reaction from last time.

And then to cap it all off - my step-gramma (my step dad's mom) celebrated her 97th birthday on Dec 22. I swore this woman would live forever.

Buuuuuut - not in fucking 2020. On her birthday, she started showing the first symptoms of Covid. About 2 hours ago - the hospital gave the family 30 minutes to video into her ICU room to basically say our good byes. This woman who has been healthy as a horse for 97 years - gets to leave this world in a goddam hospital ICU surrounded by absolutely fucking NONE of her family.

So yeah - fuck 2020 with all the dicks! I'm so fucking angry and done - you have no fuckin idea.

Anyway - not looking for sympathy and all that - I just have to get it out and frankly, this is the place where I can do that...so thank you for that.

Responses:

So sorry. -- nm - ♤Spawn♤ Dec 28, 15:41
:( - znufrii Dec 28, 15:10
I'm so very sorry what you and your family has gone through this year. :-( Good thoughts for everyone -- nm - Krusty - Diamond Dog Dec 28, 15:10
The kidney stuff spooks me as my doctor wasn't pleased with my own tests mid-year but have since recovered. Taking care of yourself is all you can do. -- nm - Qale Dec 28, 14:47
Sorry to hear you've had to deal with all that, particularly the bit with you grandmother. -- nm - Cuzzin Fa-La-La-La-Todd Dec 28, 14:26
Yup, that's what we're here for. {{Hugs}} -- nm - Meg Dec 28, 14:15
Sending good thoughts to you and your family. Vent away any time. -- nm - Dano Dec 28, 14:12
There's nothing worse than feeling completely helpless. Hoping for a better 2021. -- nm - Strongbad Dec 28, 14:05
hugs...well tarp wrapped...for you -- nm - zeitgeist Dec 28, 14:03
That is a rough, rough year. I'm sorry that you and yours have had to deal with this. -- nm - ❄TWuG 🚀 Dec 28, 14:02
Sorry sir. -- nm - Remlik Dec 28, 14:01
I'm sorry that you're going through everything and you can always vent here. - spamlet Dec 28, 13:59 7
- :( - znufrii Dec 28, 15:20
- Oh my god. So sorry. -- nm - Andie Dec 28, 15:19
- Big hugs. I can't even imagine. -- nm - Pippy Dec 28, 14:37
- well spam I'd like to touch base on the kidney thing, mom' is rated at 17% and level 4, just shy of dialysis, but water collecting on the heart etc. -- nm - zeitgeist Dec 28, 14:33 1
  - I’m not a doctor to be clear. He had no function in one kidney but I feel like his other was higher than that. - spamlet Dec 28, 15:06
- Good christ - we've had the same year. Like - it has to end, right? -- nm - Johnny Lawrence Dec 28, 14:06 1
  - I certainly hope so. -- nm - spamlet Dec 28, 14:12
that is all awful. I will be thinking about you guys. Fuck 2020! -- nm - Pippy Dec 28, 13:52
That's awful. Very sorry, vent away. You have our thoughts. -- nm - zunkskunk+ Dec 28, 13:51
Jim. So so sorry. That is all terrible. Thinking of you and your family. -- nm - Andie Dec 28, 13:48
I'm terribly sorry to hear all that, Jim. -- nm - David Dec 28, 13:47
Oh yikes. We're here for you man. Good thoughts and strength your family's way. -- nm* - JaxSean Dec 28, 13:43
My best thoughts going out to you all through this. -- nm - Will Hunting Dec 28, 13:40
so sorry :-( -- nm - mud Dec 28, 13:40 1
- this -- nm - Beaker Dec 28, 15:18
It's been a hell year. Sorry about your step-grandma. -- nm - Dark Callisto Dec 28, 13:40

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Ok..so I haven't said anything about this stuff here, but I feel I need to get it out and then get on to getting the fuck out of 2020. So, my year...

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