I have made it home!!

[macojoe]

Thanks for all the kind words and concern!!

I had a bad bleed and it took 8 units of blood to get me back in shape!
I feel ok but I have a ways to go, I am on a liquid dite and need to relax and no stress.
No fishing as i have a pick line in my arm and get iv fluids every 3 days, so looks like my season is shot :cen:

good news is i am down 52 pounds from my surgery date 8 weeks ago, and my kidney numbers are looking much better!

i have to see a neurologist friday as my right side keeps going num and no one is sure why??

doc put me out of work for the next 6 months!! and since i have taken so much time off it will be all with NO pay:bat: so i will live off savings for a while what a dent that is going to put in them!!
i just may have to sell?? and it will be at a huge loss i am sure:cen:

guys with shirts i am going to wait a week or so and see how things go, then get started on sending stuff out again, i have been grounded and no driving so i got to get help to go to post office but will get it done!

ok for now:hi:

[dbetterred]

Welcome back, big guy! :clap:

We have been rooting for you! Take it easy for a while, the fish will still be there when you get a chance. Especially with us fishing for them!!

[RWilson2526]

Welcome home!!! Rest up and get the rest of your problems figured out....take notes, ask lots of questions and dont be afraid to speak up if the docs sound like their full of sh!t.

[lumberslinger178]

good to have ya back mj take care buddy...

[phatdaddy]

back in the saddle again.

do what the docs tell you to do and don't worry about no fishing, that will just let them get bigger for next year

[yodaddy]

Be well Cap'n.

[charlie_the_tuna]

glad you're doing better, you big fruit. keep it up.

[Destroyer]

Welcome back MJ... good to see you're still with us :) As to the time off with no pay, that's what workers comp is for. Check with your Unemployment Office. If you need anything just ask. :clap:

[Hedge]

Glad to have you back. I am relatively new here and don't know all that's going on but have been worried about all that is going on and been praying for ya' to get well.

[tsubaki]

Glad you're back MJ!
:clap:

[reelapeelin]

Great to see ya back and postin' again!!...congrats on the weight loss, too

Rock back and rest...eat right and listen to the docs...go sit in the boat every now and then...it'll help!!...:fam:

[Road King Cole]

Glad to hear you're home. Starting to get a little worried esp if they took you to Toby. Don't do anything with those shirts until after a few weeks that you feel up to it. I can wait and certainly every else can as well. Take it easy and get better!

rkc

[aussie]

Thanks for all the kind words and concern!!

I had a bad bleed and it took 8 units of blood to get me back in shape!
I feel ok but I have a ways to go, I am on a liquid dite and need to relax and no stress.
No fishing as i have a pick line in my arm and get iv fluids every 3 days, so looks like my season is shot :cen:

good news is i am down 52 pounds from my surgery date 8 weeks ago, and my kidney numbers are looking much better!

i have to see a neurologist friday as my right side keeps going num and no one is sure why??

doc put me out of work for the next 6 months!! and since i have taken so much time off it will be all with NO pay:bat: so i will live off savings for a while what a dent that is going to put in them!!
i just may have to sell?? and it will be at a huge loss i am sure:cen:

guys with shirts i am going to wait a week or so and see how things go, then get started on sending stuff out again, i have been grounded and no driving so i got to get help to go to post office but will get it done!

ok for now:hi: hi MJ is it your leg or your whole side hope all gets better for you too

[Shawsee]

MJ,

Glad you are back at your home now and I hope & pray you get well soon. Don't worry about fishing, the fish will be there when you get well, just get well first! Welcome home buddy.

[draglink]

Well wishes and speedy recovery sent your way!

[buckleyjr]

Glad you're home! Get well soon, MJ. It's not the same forum without you.

[nipper]

Terrific news that you are home and on the mend. The fish will be there next year.

If I recall correctly, you work for the Massachusetts Commonwealth. Check with your HR department to see if there is any short and/or long term disability policy. It sounds like your doctors would clearly say you are disabled. There is also social security disability, of course, should heaven forbid, the problem last longer.

Also, I agree with Destroyer that you should check with the Mass. unemployment folks. Most states only pay unemployment if you are actually let go or laid off from the employer, and there are goofy rules when you work for the state or federal government which reduce or eliminate unemployment benefits. For example, I am aware that federal employees are not entitled to state unemployment benefits in Indiana. I do not think workers compensation is an option unless your illness is tied to an injury or illness caused by your job.

Best wishes and we will all keep thinking about and praying for you.

[chumbucket]

Terrific news that you are home and on the mend. The fish will be there next year.

If I recall correctly, you work for the Massachusetts Commonwealth. Check with your HR department to see if there is any short and/or long term disability policy. It sounds like your doctors would clearly say you are disabled. There is also social security disability, of course, should heaven forbid, the problem last longer.

Also, I agree with Destroyer that you should check with the Mass. unemployment folks. Most states only pay unemployment if you are actually let go or laid off from the employer, and there are goofy rules when you work for the state or federal government which reduce or eliminate unemployment benefits. For example, I am aware that federal employees are not entitled to state unemployment benefits in Indiana. I do not think workers compensation is an option unless your illness is tied to an injury or illness caused by your job.

Best wishes and we will all keep thinking about and praying for you.
I had talked to MJ about all these possiblities. The state offers disability insurance, but MJ didn't qualify because of pre-existing diabetes problems so they wouldn't let him opt for it.
SSDI only kicks in when you're out for a year and then has very strict guidelines which may prevent him from owning a car, home, boat, etc.
Unemployment Insurance only kicks in help if you're laid off here in MA.
Not a chance on the workers comp either.

[Blue_Runner]

Glad you are ok Maco....now take it easy and get back to 100%!

[bradford]

Glad you're OK bro. Take it easy.

[nymack66]

Glad to see you are home and posting, God blessings and speedy recovery, Don't worry you be out fishing again soon ...:clap:

[Cam]

Very glad to see you posting again and glad that you are doing better...stay positive. You have a lot of friends here that care about you.

:clap:

[phester]

best wishes MJ, hope you're doing well.

[macojoe]

Thanks everyone!! I am glad to be back!!

Hope all goes well in NJ next week, wish I was going to be there!!

[Monkey Butler]

From my familiy and myself prayers and get well soon.

First I heard of this otherwise I would have said something sooner but better late than never I hope.

[valiant_200]

Hang in there Joe. We have your back.

[lathehand]

Fishing can wait getting better is what counts now.

[awthacker]

WHERE'S MY SHIRTS????

Just kidding. Glad your home... heal fast.