The #1 Reason MartyO did not go to Marauderville II [Archive]

marauderbug

07-31-2004, 04:52 AM

I know many of you were wondering why MartyO did not go to Marauderville II; well I have the answer for you... Because who in Indy was going to perform his emergency appendectomy??

Please say a little prayer for Marty while he is recovering from his surgery. I just left the hospital after a full night of waiting. We were hoping that his surgery would be a quick little procedure, but it turned into close to three hours, and the surgeon told me that Marty will need to remain in the hospital for the entire week.

For those of you who know him as a workaholic, you will not be surprised to hear that Marty went into work on Friday feeling as you can imagine, sick as a dog, and remained there for the entire day. When he got home at 8:30, I took him straight to the hospital. Would anyone like to make book on what his last words to the surgeon was before they rolled him off to the O.R.? "When can I go back to work"? :shake:

I know Marty wanted me to post a funny thread about why he didn't go to Indy, but that was before the surgery. He should be OK - so says the surgeon.

Petrograde

07-31-2004, 05:28 AM

really?.........

Sactown

07-31-2004, 05:31 AM

Oh man, that sucks! Please give him my best regards, from one workaholic to another.

rayjay

07-31-2004, 05:45 AM

Best wishes for a speedy recovery. I can comiserate, had surgery on that section of my antomy in 99.

dwasson

07-31-2004, 07:12 AM

who in Indy was going to perform his emergency appendectomy??

But the guys in Indy would have replaced his appendix with a high performance part. It would have done what ever appendixes do, quicker, faster, and probably louder.

And they would have left a cool, if large and crooked, scar.

MARAUDER S/C #5

07-31-2004, 07:13 AM

Get well soon Marty! ;)

BruteForce

07-31-2004, 07:16 AM

Get some rest Marty. Hope you feel better soon. :depress:

TripleTransAm

07-31-2004, 07:32 AM

Man, some folks will do ANYTHING for that extra .1 second drop in ET! Damn, Marty, you're taking this weight reduction thing WAY too far! ;)

Best wishes for a speedy (ie. low ET) recovery and a fast trap speed getting out of that hospital.

Bluerauder

07-31-2004, 08:00 AM

But the guys in Indy would have replaced his appendix with a high performance part. It would have done what ever appendixes do, quicker, faster, and probably louder.

And they would have left a cool, if large and crooked, scar.
Get well soon, Marty !!! Work will wait ... it always does. Looks like missing MV II really worked out for the best after all.

nexstar7

07-31-2004, 10:02 AM

best wishes marty. get well soon. i guess you'll be posting up alot for a while. ;) can i take care of your car?

Fourth Horseman

07-31-2004, 12:12 PM

Get well quick, Marty. We missed you here in Indy!

Paul T. Casey

07-31-2004, 12:13 PM

Yeah, get well soon!

CRUZTAKER

07-31-2004, 01:23 PM

Jessica, Gage, and I are rooting for ya man!!!

And hey! Make some use of all those Workmans Comp fees you pay out....this obviously happened at work!:rolleyes:

TooManyFords

07-31-2004, 01:31 PM

I know many of you were wondering why MartyO did not go to Marauderville II; well I have the answer for you... Because who in Indy was going to perform his emergency appendectomy??

Wow, get well marty!

John

Bigdogjim

07-31-2004, 03:53 PM

Best wishes, get well soon.

jgc61sr2002

07-31-2004, 04:13 PM

Marty - Hope you are feeling better. Get well soon. See ya.

TAF

07-31-2004, 04:38 PM

I just got off the phone with Marty...to say he's in some pain would be an understatement. But, he is getting the BEST care with Terri by his side.

Some "complications" have resulted in his needing to be in the hospital for the next week, so please continue to join me with your thoughts and prayers for his speedy recovery.

BillyGman

07-31-2004, 04:57 PM

WOW!!! Not good!!! Hang in there Marty!!!!!!

nexstar7

07-31-2004, 05:03 PM

Marty - Hope you are feeling better. Get well soon. See ya.
hey john , hows it going? missed you at the last one. hope your doing well.

Marauderman

07-31-2004, 05:08 PM

........Gee ..Golly...gee...Darn....I'm upset about all of this--there is more to this ...I'm am worried....this does not seem rountine to me-- Todd-----timing is very strange yet understandable with doctors and simptons...so PM me please!!!!!>>>>>>>.Tom

TAF

07-31-2004, 06:33 PM

Tom...check PMs.

Tallboy

07-31-2004, 06:33 PM

get well soon, marty. you know how nervous those doctors get when an attorney has "complications".;)

Mad1

07-31-2004, 06:58 PM

I hope you're up and back at the track soon. Best wishes on a speedy recovery.

Jeremy
Mad1

marauderbug

07-31-2004, 09:12 PM

I'm just home from the hospital, and it's been a long 24 hours. I left Marty sleeping with the help of a little shot of something for the pain, so he should be knocked out until I get back in the morning. He was pretty out of it all day, and of course he slept through most of it, but I could still see his mind turning over what he was going to miss in the office next week.

Thanks for the kind words Todd, I've been on top of the doctor and nurses all day, and I made the Doctor come in from home to do a 10 PM visit; and just to make sure that he doesn't get ignored in my absence, I left him with an aide who will take care of him through the night. I like to think that I treat Marty like one would treat their Marauder; I'm sure you can all appreciate that. ;)

Thank you again everyone for your well wishes. I will print out the thread and bring it to him tomorrow, I know it will help cheer him up.

FiveO

07-31-2004, 09:36 PM

*snip* I like to think that I treat Marty like one would treat their Marauder; I'm sure you can all appreciate that. ;)

Thank you again everyone for your well wishes. I will print out the thread and bring it to him tomorrow, I know it will help cheer him up.

Oooh....a modified Marty :D Supercharged and handles like a dream....!

Just kidding!

Hope he's doing well. Give him our best... :)

Patrick

07-31-2004, 11:51 PM

Get well Marty!!!! No :uzi: Please!!!

Agent M79

08-01-2004, 05:03 AM

Hmm. I can see a doctor going for a few more billable hours on a lawyer.

Fill us in when you can and be well, Marty.

Silver_04

08-01-2004, 07:05 AM

Get better soon.

SouLRioT

08-01-2004, 07:12 AM

Marty get well soon, and think of all the great hospital food you'll get to have.

TAF

08-01-2004, 09:53 AM

Marty can be reached through the following address:

White Plains Hospital Center
Davis Avenue
White Plains, NY 10601
Martin Ochs Room # 478

PLEASE, NO CALLS (per Nurse Terri's instructions) as he needs another day or so of nothing but rest. He'll be thrilled to receive any notes/cards/Car Mags. though. :up:

gonzo50

08-01-2004, 12:20 PM

Marty - Hope you are feeling better. Get well soon. See ya.
Just want to say the same, get better soon and take care of yourself. :rock:
Hope all is well and you're up and running again quickly. :P

frdwrnch

08-01-2004, 03:21 PM

You have been enlisted in our prayer Army. Bless you and speedy recovery. Hope to see you at MVIII or sooner.

jspradii

08-01-2004, 03:48 PM

TheDealer

08-01-2004, 04:11 PM

MARTY, GET BACK TO WORK!!! Sorry, I mean Get Well Soon!!!!

hitchhiker

08-01-2004, 05:12 PM

Marty,

http://media.1001.com/postcards/pix/0180/018012a.gif

Best Regards

David

bigslim

08-01-2004, 06:21 PM

Wish you had made it Marty. I would have liked to have met you. Get better and see you next year.

Donny Carlson

08-01-2004, 09:49 PM

If you've every had Marty leave you a voice mail, he usually ends it with "Be well, my friend."

Yes, my friend >you< be well.

Marty's last post was at 3:50 PM central time, in the "talking amoung ourselves" thread. He had posted several responses about cleaning up the garage, about cabinets and such. Even mentioned the NHRA clock I found.

Marty is such a great friend, so generous, funny, and loves fast cars and trucks. I want so badly for him to get well, to be back at the keyboard throwing insults at Todd, to making me laugh so hard that Pepsi shoots out my nose.

Get well, Counselor. It aint the same here without ya.

MARAUDERCHICK

08-01-2004, 09:56 PM

You are in my prayers Marty.....PLEEEEEEZZZZZZZ...GE T WELL SOON!!!

~Kathy~

p.s.
My appendix ruptured when I was 12 years old, and I had to have emergency surgery just like you did....so I know how you feel and my prayer for you is a speedy recovery!!!

67435animal

08-02-2004, 01:59 AM

Marty, heal quickly andd take care of yourself.

Bob

Marauderman

08-02-2004, 04:24 AM

Get well soon my friend---glad to see your being taken care of so well...You can't beat help like Marauderbug and Todd---and.....huh.....find out how far down the road till you can have some BBQ......hope to see you soon out of the day care center and in your Marauder telling us how she is handling on those Sunday rides---BTW--That is a Rx from us all here on the board--Leave Sundays for you and your MM.........Now get well for that fun ahead.....Tom

Logan

08-02-2004, 05:12 AM

I have it on good authority that Marty got the coolest goody bag to be had at Marauderville II... I'm sure it'll be enroute to his bed shortly. ;)

Get well soon Marty!

MarauderMark

08-02-2004, 06:05 AM

Me and peg wish nothing but the best for ya buddy :rock: Get well ,not soon but NOW!! Anything i can do PLEASE Call anytime.

MAD-3R

08-02-2004, 09:04 AM

Get well soon Marty.

Been there done that with the emergancy surgury/apendectomy. Doctor was wondering why I was still alive. :)

We need your help counselor
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=38 09
She just couldn't keep her foot out of it.

TAF

08-02-2004, 09:07 AM

Update:

Marty is doing well (considering)...trying to relax, and I think he's enjoying the "poking and prodding" :mad2: that are going on, on a regular basis.

Other than figuring out a way to get some Williamson Bros. Bar-B-Q through his feeding tube, I think he is doing rather well.

I'll try to keep everyone updated as info develops.

2003 MIB

08-02-2004, 09:20 AM

Marty,

Coli and I had the pleasure of having breakfast Saturday with a couple of your Atlanta area cohorts (Donny & Kathy). When Kathy told me that you were under the knife- everything kinda stopped. I was sad that you weren't with us but I felt good that you were in a city with access to the world's best medical care.
When Logan made the announcement about you, the room sort of paused (I don't know how to describe it any other way). We've only met once- briefly but I've spent hours reading your posts and enjoying your presence here- I think everyone has. Get well soon, Bro. We need you.
-Dan

2003 MIB

08-02-2004, 09:26 AM

Because who in Indy was going to perform his emergency appendectomy??
I would have stepped up. Although I have had no surgical training - I was equipped with my Leatherman multi-tool and a bottle of Jack Daniels. I've delivered puppies before. I think an emergency appendectomy is essentially the same procedure. He'd have been just fine...;)

merc

08-02-2004, 09:27 AM

Thanks Todd for the update. Marty this is no excuse to not race in English Town this fall. While you are in bed work on your reaction time. :banana2:
To you all the best :up:

stumpy

08-02-2004, 07:04 PM

Marty, I expect you'll make a full recovery soon. You're too damn mean to die young! :P

Get well soon, I'll see you at E-town.

cruzer

08-02-2004, 07:32 PM

Marty, Gee, you scared the h--- out of me- :nono: -I almost lost my daughter, Cindy ,to an appendectomy a few years ago---it's a scary thing. You hang in there and let people take care of you for a change. How many times do I have to tell you, slow down, smell the roses, love life and the world will take care of itself. Your first obligations are to yourself and your loved ones (Marauder included) and being healthy is one of these. Now, you get well soon. Why don't you come on down to Texas for some R & R---Ginny's cooking will make anyone feel better. We all really missed you and our prayers are with you--there will be a Marauderville III and you had better be there . For now, RELAX and don't think of anything but getting better
If we can do anything to make things easier for you, let us know. Adoption papers are in the mail, Maury and Ginny

Haggis

08-03-2004, 06:53 AM

Marty,

Chris and I want to wish you a speedy recovery. Get well soon and hope to see you again before MVIII.

TAF

08-03-2004, 07:00 AM

Update:

I spoke with Marty a little while ago...he is feeling MUCH better, and is in MUCH better spirits than he has been in the last 48 hours. He's still enjoying the "poking & prodding" :mad2: and is looking forward to getting his laptop in his hospital room (as soon as Terri deletes his ability to check his work email or dial into the office ;) ).

2003 MIB

08-03-2004, 07:09 AM

cyclone03

08-03-2004, 08:26 AM

When Logan made the announcement Sunday, for the first time all weekend I was glad you didn't make the trip.

Get well,and sue everybody who tries to make you laugh for the next 6 weeks!

Been there,got that cut out.

jrzygrl

08-03-2004, 09:03 AM

Speedy recovery Marty!!! May you and your car be reunited quickly!!! :rock: Sounds like you are in good hands. Take care...you were missed at Indy by many.....

Dr Caleb

08-03-2004, 10:30 AM

Poor Marty, now he won't be able to have kids anymore. Oh? Appendix? Isn't that the thing at the end of a book? Nevermind. No laughing, it'll tear stitches!

Get better soon Marty!

BillyGman

08-03-2004, 10:40 AM

Yeah, wasn't Marty that guy I saw in that documantary about how they were gonna use that guy's Apendix to implant an embryo, so that he can "know the joy" of giving birth??? Too bad Marty, you could've been a legend.:(

I could just see the bumpersticker Marty could've had.......

"Hey, my ET's might not be as fast as yours, but I've known the JOY of motherhood!!".....

2003 MIB

08-03-2004, 10:49 AM

"Hey, my ET's might not be as fast as yours, but I've known the JOY of motherhood!!".....
I hear the cheer now- "2-4-6-8 Who needs chicks to procreate? NOOOOOT MARTY!!! Yeah Team!"

BillyGman

08-03-2004, 10:50 AM

LOL!!!!!!!!

RF Overlord

08-03-2004, 11:18 AM

Marty:

Where else but the internet would this many people, many of whom you've never met, give you so much grief? :lol:

God, I LOVE this site...

P.S. Good thing none of us needed a lawyer in Indy...although jrzygrl came close on Saturday night :shake: ...

merc406

08-03-2004, 11:23 AM

Get well Marty, glad your doing better!!!! :rock:

MM03MOK

08-03-2004, 11:59 AM

I just spoke with Terri. Marty was sleeping after a walk down the hall. She reaffirmed it's still too soon to call as he tires easily and needs his rest. Please send cards and continue to post!! He'll be back with us in no time!!

We love ya, Marty!!

Dr Caleb

08-03-2004, 12:25 PM

Where else but the internet would this many people, many of whom you've never met, give you so much grief? :lol:

God, I LOVE this site...

I think Marty will have a "Used Parts for Sale" thread when he gets better. If internal bleeding doesn't ocurr after he reads this thread :)

Where else? . . . but only on MM.net could Marty get this much grief.

MIB: . . I just pictured Marty, doing an Arnie impression of a pregnant woman "Do deeze pannts make me loohk faaat...?"

Good to hear Marty is doing OK Mary.

BillyGman

08-03-2004, 12:36 PM

I think Marty will have a "Used Parts for Sale" thread when he gets better. :)

Yeah, but should the buyers get the parts ceramic coated or not???

RF Overlord

08-03-2004, 12:47 PM

he tires easily and needs his rest.

Maybe he shouldn't try to read and chew gum at the same time...

TAF

08-03-2004, 02:48 PM

2003 MIB

08-04-2004, 10:48 AM

Update:

I just hung up with Marty. He's feeling even better, and after he saw some of the pics of the project that I emailed to him...I think a full recovery should be expected soon.

He and Terri both ask that no calls will be taken at the hospital, and Terri has quarantined his cell phone.
Any idea on how long they'll keep him, Todd? I was thinking of sending something but wanted to make sure it would get to him.

TAF

08-04-2004, 11:48 AM

Any idea on how long they'll keep him, Todd? I was thinking of sending something but wanted to make sure it would get to him.
Dan,

He's hoping to be "released" by this weekend...maybe Friday.

Of course..."released" depends on the psychiatric evaluation...so...ya know...he could be in for WEEKS... ;) :D

Haggis

08-04-2004, 11:51 AM

2003 MIB

08-04-2004, 11:57 AM

Dan,

He's hoping to be "released" by this weekend...maybe Friday.

Of course..."released" depends on the psychiatric evaluation...so...ya know...he could be in for WEEKS... ;) :D
Thanks Todd,
If I'd known he was in "the nervous hospital" (ala Slingblade)- I would have sent the shipment ground- he'll be there a while....:up:

TAF

08-04-2004, 12:01 PM

Thanks Todd,
If I'd known he was in "the nervous hospital" (ala Slingblade)- I would have sent the shipment ground- he'll be there a while....:up:
*grunts* Uhhhhum *grunts*

actually...

I think it's more like...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/collective/dnaimages/021010/cuckoosnest.jpg

2003 MIB

08-04-2004, 12:12 PM

*grunts* Uhhhhum *grunts*
Todd, posts like these really let folks know how much you miss ol' Marty...:beer:

martyo

08-04-2004, 05:16 PM

Terri has quarantined his cell phone.

Ahhhhhhh, she did let me have my lap top though and with a little magic, viola, I am on line!!!

First, thanks for all the well wishes all. I am a firm believer in the power of positive thought (that and having the world's fastest Chaplain on your side!!! :D).

I am back on my feet but will be in the hospital until Friday or Saturday. Trust me, I plan on getting them to throw me out by Friday!

I can't wait to get home and sleep in more than the 45 minute increments that I get in the hospital between pokings, proddings and stickings.

After that, I expect to be homebound for two weeks. Then I will ease back into my 80 hour work week.

I am bored and miss my work! Now I know why I don't take vacations!

Again to all my friends here on the site, and Todd, thanks for the support.

Uh oh, here comes Nurse Ratchet..........

jspradii

08-04-2004, 05:23 PM

Ahhhhhhh, she did let me have my lap top though and with a little magic, viola, I am on line!!!

First, thanks for all the well wishes all. I am a firm believer in the power of positive thought (that and having the world's fastest Chaplain on your side!!! :D).

I am back on my feet but will be in the hospital until Friday or Saturday. Trust me, I plan on getting them to throw me out by Friday!

I can't wait to get home and sleep in more than the 45 minute increments that I get in the hospital between pokings, proddings and stickings.

After that, I expect to be homebound for two weeks. Then I will ease back into my 80 hour work week.

I am bored and miss my work! Now I know why I don't take vacations!

Again to all my friends here on the site, and Todd, thanks for the support.

Uh oh, here comes Nurse Ratchet..........
RUN AWAY!!!!! RUN AWAY!!!!!:eek: :eek: :eek:

Garfield

08-04-2004, 05:32 PM

Glad your feeling better.

woaface

08-04-2004, 05:34 PM

Martyo Martyo where fore art thou Martyo!

Just don't take as long as your car in the 1320 to get better:D

MarauderMark

08-04-2004, 05:42 PM

Watch yourself. Terri might wanna walk ya down the hall .Just remember the back of the smock doesn't close. Unless you wanna add ss inserts to that shiney hiney..:lol:

jgc61sr2002

08-04-2004, 06:43 PM

Marty - I am also glad you are feeling better. :D

SouLRioT

08-04-2004, 06:46 PM

Watch yourself. Terri might wanna walk ya down the hall .Just remember the back of the smock doesn't close. Unless you wanna add ss inserts to that shiney hiney..:lol:
:lol:

one trick i learned from many stays, is that you need two smocks, wear one with the opening in the back then the other like a jacket with the opening to the front, viola your dressed. And as for the on the hour check ups, when you get home you'll be longing to get proded like that...........well maybe terri could help you out with that. Oh, and take your time sitting up. Dont hurt the stapels/stitches. Glad you back online.
Bill

MARAUDERCHICK

08-04-2004, 08:36 PM

It's good to hear from you Marty!!! I'm so glad your feeling better!!!:up:

Smokie

08-04-2004, 09:34 PM

Marty, just returned from Chicago, sorry I missed you at Indy ( I mean that ), had no internet access until I returned home, I found out at Indy that your appendix went south, so I used the best wireless connection I know of... I prayed for you. Glad you are doing better, Javier.

marauderbug

08-04-2004, 11:06 PM

Watch yourself. Terri might wanna walk ya down the hall .Just remember the back of the smock doesn't close. Unless you wanna add ss inserts to that shiney hiney..:lol:

SS Inserts now why didn't I think of that.

Don't give him any ideas, he has already asked the nurse what's the fastest time a man hooked to an I.V. Pole has made it down the hall. :burnout:

RCSignals

08-04-2004, 11:07 PM

Hey marty. Glad to see your spirits are up.

Make sure you do take that time to recover. ( I know Teri won't have it any other way)

Have you figured how you're going to incorporate that "part" in the project yet?

marauderbug

08-04-2004, 11:10 PM

...........

marauderbug

08-04-2004, 11:12 PM

Have you figured how you're going to incorporate that "part" in the project yet?

As part of the exhaust system, of course. ;)

67435animal

08-05-2004, 12:23 AM

Good to have you back online. Now get the heck outta that place!

Bob

2003 MIB

08-05-2004, 03:55 AM

Chicks dig scars. I'm so glad you're feeling better Marty. :up:

Did you get to keep the appendix in a jar? Logan needs door prizes for MVIII.

martyo

08-05-2004, 04:09 AM

Did you get to keep the appendix in a jar? Logan needs door prizes for MVIII.

It's out being ceramic coated. It'll look like jewelry when it is done!

Bradley G

08-05-2004, 04:25 AM

It's out being ceramic coated. It'll look like jewelry when it is done!With a crack like that you must be feeling better:up: glad to see they didn't remove your sense of humor. (I heard they wanted to )Under the circumstances Logan and the gang may have to have an MV-II 1/2 ;)

MM03MOK

08-05-2004, 04:59 AM

Under the circumstances Logan and the gang may have to have an MV-II 1/2 ;) .....http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/10/10_3_1v.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001) http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_13_7.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001) http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/10/10_3_1v.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001).....

TripleTransAm

08-05-2004, 06:03 AM

As part of the exhaust system, of course. ;)

Son of a gun, why didn't I think of that? We've all been focusing on that J-shaped resonator on the intake side of things, but good old Marty's taken things one step further and managed to find one such thing to remove on the exhaust side as well!

I wonder if he's gonna walk funny with the lid off a peanut butter jar epoxy'ed onto the side of his large intestine. And worse... is it clamped on tight enough to avoid getting displaced during... um... moments of gaseous pressure difference, which seems to have been a problem discussed lately?

Dr Caleb

08-05-2004, 09:38 AM

It's good to hear you're up and about Marty. Or at least able to tickle the keyboard a little.

While I dislike laughing at another's pain, I know you're a fan of the healing power of laughter :)

TAF

08-05-2004, 09:50 AM

Terri sent me this pic this morning...apparently...Marty had not shaved in a week...so, she decided it was time. I guess...he lost a little weight (and hair) over the last week :eek:

http://www.arkansasducktalk.com/attachment.php?s=&postid=36631

TheDealer

08-05-2004, 10:06 AM

Hey Marty!!! You gonna make my Cruise Night on Sept. 11th? I know you wanted to come before. Hope you're able!!!! RAY :beatnik:

Slowpoke

08-05-2004, 10:07 AM

I shipped Marty a goodie bag from MV2.... (Logan added some stuff; I also addedsome stuff from the breakfast table) He should get the box today....

Here is the tracking info from UPS - we can all spend the day tracking Marty's package!!

Status: In Transit
Scheduled Delivery: Aug 5, 2004

Shipped to: WEST HARRISON, NY, US
Shipped or Billed on: Aug 2, 2004

Tracking Number: 1Z 629 020 03 5059 440 3 Service Type: GROUND
Weight: 5.60 Lbs

Package Progress:

Date/
Time Location Activity

Aug 5, 2004
8:31 A.M.
ELMSFORD, NY, US
OUT FOR DELIVERY
1:08 A.M. ELMSFORD, NY, US ARRIVAL SCAN
12:04 A.M. SECAUCUS, NJ, US DEPARTURE SCAN
Aug 4, 2004
2:09 P.M.
SECAUCUS, NJ, US
ARRIVAL SCAN
Aug 2, 2004
11:27 P.M.
CHICAGO, IL, US
DEPARTURE SCAN
7:05 P.M. CHICAGO, IL, US ORIGIN SCAN
6:03 P.M. US BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED

Heavy D.

08-05-2004, 10:30 AM

Marty,

Sorry to hear of your illness. Glad you are feeling better!

Bobby Clobber

08-05-2004, 10:37 AM

Marty,

You should have had your operation in Canada, after exchange , you'd only had half the problems.

Glad to hear you're doing better, keep the hiney (oops ) shiney side up.

BillyGman

08-05-2004, 10:37 AM

I shipped Marty a goodie bag I also added some stuff from the breakfast table....

Now that was very thoughtfull, but I don't know if Marty will feel right about getting anything from the breakfast table unless he's under the table at someone's feet having it fed to him by hand like he's accustomed to.

jaywish

08-05-2004, 11:42 AM

Hi Marty,

I guess one has to read all the threads. I just saw this one.
I had noticed your absence around the site.

I'm sure you'll make up for that while you are in recovery.

Well at least now I don't have to worry about you since everthing seems to be on the mend. I guess it's good to be behind the curve occassionally.

The last time I had surgery, (Non emergency) my time off from work more than made up for the pain.

I hope you can relax and enjoy some of the silver lineing. Maybe catch up on some of those McKinney's novels you've been meaning to make the time for?

The hard part is not being able to work on, clean etc. the Merc.

DON'T OVERDO IT when you are home alone.

Adios and get well since we still need you to pound out the bushings on the next set of control arms going in a Marauder around here.

Take Care,
Jay

rayjay

08-05-2004, 01:55 PM

Marty, glad to hear you are on the mend! Take it easy and don't over do it while you are recovering. Trying to do too much, too soon, will just set you back. Take it from someone who's been there, done that...
Get well soon, rayjay

TripleTransAm

08-05-2004, 02:48 PM

Serious moment here: ( <- a rarity for me?)

There's a bug going around that's really nailing a lot of people in hospitals, and in particular (from what I've noticed) those with operations requiring abdominal opening. I don't know the complete name of this 'disease' but it's a very strong and super-resistant bacteria with a name like "C.Dificil" (sp?). There have been hundreds of deaths in hospitals around here, including my grandmother back in late 2001 before there was even a name for this thing, and just recently it almost nailed my uncle.

In both cases, it was a hernia operation... in both cases, the bug reared its ugly head within days of leaving the hospital (symptoms: queasiness, lack of appetite, weakness) and then it quickly goes downhill from there.

I know this thread is about well-wishing and I hate being alarmist, but I think it's important for Marty (you reading this?) to make sure the recovery is QUICK and taken VERY seriously. Within one week, I lost my grandmother to this (she slipped from uncomfortable consciousness to death within 48 hours once the bug accelerated) and my uncle is still (one month later) slowly recovering from the side effects (slow healing, etc.) although he is home and mobile.

Make sure you heal right and quick the first time, Marty.

Ok, serious moment over... time for me to get back to being stupid as usual...

RCSignals

08-05-2004, 06:37 PM

I shipped Marty a goodie bag from MV2.... (....................... I also addedsome stuff from the breakfast table) .

The Bacon and sausage was nicely done, but would it really ship OK?

RCSignals

08-05-2004, 06:43 PM

It's out being ceramic coated. It'll look like jewelry when it is done!

Talk to Zack....maybe he can incorporate it on your new grille.....

2003 MIB

08-05-2004, 06:44 PM

Make sure you heal right and quick the first time, Marty.
Pretty powerful post, Steve...I'm sorry for the loss of your grandmother and the close call with your uncle- very scary. Marty, as a self-admitted workaholic would be wise to digest this post. I know we've been baggin' on him with this thread but I think you said what a lot of us feel about this man.
This thread reminds me a little of "The Razor's Edge"- the ambulance drivers would speak horribly of their fallen comrades to avoid going crazy from the grief. If we all lived in NY- we'd be driving Teri nuts with our visits and she'd be chasing us away. The surgery and recovery is a serious business and I applaud you for sharing your concern in a fashion the rest of us probably couldn't express. You rock, Bro!:up:
-Dan

jefferson-mo

08-05-2004, 07:51 PM

It's out being ceramic coated. It'll look like jewelry when it is done!

Yeah maybe you could wear it on a necklace like one of those fertility thingies

Best wishes from Elizabeth-mo and myself :up:

give me a call at work when you can...............let's talk about lanyards and halyards

and dinghys:lol:

I'll be at work Saturday all day :cry:

Good Luck Buddy! :beer:

jefferson-mo

08-05-2004, 07:53 PM

Marty:

Where else but the internet would this many people, many of whom you've never met, give you so much grief? :lol:

God, I LOVE this site...

Amen to that

2003 MIB

08-06-2004, 10:32 AM

Any Marty condition updates today? Mary? Todd? Marty? Terri?

martyo

08-06-2004, 01:43 PM

Any Marty condition updates today? Mary? Todd? Marty? Terri?

Dan: First off, please PM me a number and time whereI can call you (you know why!)

Thanks for asking. I just got home. Cleared up a few office SNAFU's and am on the mend.

My belly is still very sore from the incisions. Plus I have a bunch of metal staples that will come out next Monday.

I will be working from home for the next week (except Friday the 13th when I will have to be in Court - 135 cases on my calendar).

I plan to return to the office on August 16th and see how it goes from there.

I can honestly say that while I generally got great care in the hospital, I hated the confinement from my friends and work. It feels great to be free again!!!

Thanks for all the moral suppor my friends here gave to me and Terri. Trust me, we needed it and truly apreciated it. The power of positive thought is incredible.

2003 MIB

08-08-2004, 11:20 AM

Dan: First off, please PM me a number and time whereI can call you (you know why!)
Thanks for all the moral suppor my friends here gave to me and Terri. Trust me, we needed it and truly apreciated it. The power of positive thought is incredible.
Great update!!-Thanks!!!!:up: I sent PM but no numbers- just get better, Marty and we'll call it even. :) My hat's off to Marauderbug- I'm sure you were quite annoying while you were cooped up in the hospital...Don't bite off too much work stuff at first...You scared us all and nobody wants to find out you've gone back into the hospital for any reason:nono: .