Something has been attacking my body since early Aug. I've seen a general doctor and four other doctors and had many tests. Blood cultures were taken Monday by a infectious doctor and he called me today and said check in we have alot more tests to do. He said I'll have IV therapy for quite some time. We first have to eliminate my heart issues as I have a artificial mitral valve and another valve was repaired back in '04. I do not know when I'll be out, but I hope the hospital has wireless for my notebook.
William

Please let us know if there is anything we can do and remember we're pulling for ya! Did he say what you have or was it, you need to come into the office to talk about it kinda thing?

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"It's normal for these things to empty your wallet and break your heart in the process."
2012 SLK 350
1987 420 SEL

Best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery.

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Behind every great man is a great woman. Behind every great woman is a great behind.

Good luck. Were all hoping for a speedy recovery!

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

Best of luck ... I hope they can get everything straightened out quickly and completely!

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1987 300D, arctic white/palomino--314,000 miles
1978 240D 4-speed, Euro Delivery, light ivory/bamboo--370,000 miles
2005 Jeep Liberty CRD Limited, light khaki/slate--140,000 miles
2018 Chevy Cruze diesel, 6-speed manual, satin steel metallic/kalahari--19,000 miles
1982 Peugeot 505 diesel, 4-speed manual, blue/blue, 130,000 miles
1995 S320, black/parchment--34,000 miles (Dad's car)

Good luck. Get better soon.

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1984 300TD

I hope everything goes well for you, best wishes!

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Chris
2007 E550 4Matic - 61,000 Km - Iridium Silver, black leather, Sport package, Premium 2 package
2007 GL450 4Matic - 62,000 Km - Obsidian Black Metallic, black leather, all options
1998 E430 - sold
1989 300E - 333,000 Km - sold
1977 280E - sold
1971 250 - retired

"And a frign hat. They gave me a hat at the annual benefits meeting. I said. how does this benefit me. I dont have anything from the company.. So they gave me a hat." - TheDon

Have you been taking anti rejection drugs by any chance? I suppose not for an artificail valve.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Take care Sir, I will keep you in my Prayers.

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I hope they get you sorted out. I know what it's like... test, test, test.

Stay on top of 'em. It's easy to get lost in the shuffle of patients.

Dan

I'll be praying for you William. Stay Crotchety.

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Chad
2006 Nissan Pathfinder LE
1998 Acura 3.0 CL
OBK#44
"Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." - Aristotle (384-322 B.C.)

SOLD
1985 300TD - Red Dragon
1986 300SDL - Coda
1991 - 300TE
1995 - E320
1985 300CD - Gladys

I know precisely how you must feel so you have my sympathy and prayers.

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Well I have good news- I have wireless in the room. Tomorrow I have a Trans-Esphogeal (SP?) echo-cardiogram to help determine if I have endocarditis- an infection of the heart. I feel okay other than the changing symptoms I've had since Aug. Maybe Lime disease? I'm gonna be checking web MD in an attempt to outguess the docs. I bet my nurse on my blood pressure and got within one point- 112 over 75. I said 112 over 74. Small victories. For some strange reason I'm usually in a great mood when I come into a hospital- and this time is no different. I made most everyone smile during my stays for MRSA and valve replacement, and I have all the nurses laughing when they enter room 357. Earlier in the day and last week I thought I was going in for more open heart work, but that seems remote now. I hope it seems remote tomorrow also. If they cannot figure out what I have here I'm headed to the Cleveland Clinic in Weston. Thanks for the wishes and prayers- I hope I don't need them but I and my family are grateful. PPSF is like family- even and especially those I get into heated discussion with.
William

Best wishes.
Nurses joke if you have the gumption to tell them:

Nurse comes into the break room. "Has anyone bathed the patient in Rm 5? He has a tattoo on his penis that says ForTiny"
Reply, "That's odd, when I was bathing him it said Fort Ticonderoga New York"

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

Best of luck, enjoy the small victories............they add up.