please cross fingers....

[shockey]

for my best friend since we were 6, SportsJournalists.com buds. that's 45 years, for those counting.

wayne, father of 17- and 14-year old girls, has been a diabetic since 17 who is undergoing his second kidney transplant in 18 months. the first didn't take. he's been doing the dialysis thing three times a week since the first one flunked.

i love wayne dearly. we were best men at each other's weddings -- even though he has two brothers -- and has always been my compass. this one's gotta take. it just has to.

i'll keep you abreast, friends.

FIXED: SORRY FOR THE INITIAL DROPPED "A" IN "ABREAST." THE LAST POST I WANTED TO EFF UP. I REEK OF FAIL.

 

[TheSportsPredictor]

for my best friend since we were 6, SportsJournalists.com buds. that's 45 years, for those counting.

wayne, father of 17- and 14-year old girls, has been a diabetic since 17 who is undergoing his second kidney transplant in 18 months. the first didn't take. he's been doing the dialysis thing three times a week since the first one flunked.

i love wayne dearly. we were best men at each other's weddings -- even though he has two brothers -- and has always been my compass. this one's gotta take. it just has to.

i'll keep you breast, friends.

Ah, never too maudlin to have boobs on the mind.

My prayers go out to you, shockey. And to boobies.

 

[Rosie]

Lots and lots of prayers heading your way, shockey,for you, your friend and your families.

Mr. Rosie is a brittle diabetic and I have a friend in her mid-30s who just found out she's near the top of the list for a kidney transplant -- she lost both her legs to diabetes.

I f'n hate that disease.

Just hate it.

 

[shockey]

this just in from rochelle:

wayne's surgery went well. he came out of the surgery a million times better than last time. his blood sugars are high so they are trying to bring that down. and he seems to be peeing a lot which hopefully means the kidney is working. he did have dialysis this afternoon because his potassium levels were also high. hopefully this could be the last dialysis. i'm keeping my fingers crossed. i am home for the evening. not sure when i will see him tomorrow. he doesn't have his cell on and i know he is not ready to chat with anyone just yet. so that's it. i will let you know further info as it becomes available. love ya, rochelle

 

[Flash]

Be strong for your bud, shock-man.

 

[waterytart]

Sending healing thoughts.

 

[JakeandElwood]

Best wishes, Shockey.

 

[Rosie]

That sounds so good so far, shockey. Keep us posted.

 

[HandsomeHarley]

Prayers to you and your friend, Shockey. Good news so far.

 

[Dyno]

Thoughts are with you, Shockey. Keep us posted.

 

[imjustagirl]

Good luck to your friend, shock.

 

[Baron Scicluna]

Prayers and best wishes, Shock.

 

[OTD]

Good luck to your buddy, Shockey

 

[old_tony]

Prayers, good wishes and Karma (what little of it I have) being sent your friend's way, Shockey.

 

[Matt1735]

Best of luck to your friend... I know you will be there, not only for him, but his family too.

 

[shockey]

spoke to wayne in the last hour. he sounds unbelieveably strong and is already bored out of his mind, a good sign. ticked off he couldn't see the mets gane last night, although he could do without that aggravation. he's peeing regularly on his own, another good sign. still a bit uncomfortable, which is to be expected, natch.

but they might boot him from the hospital tomorrow or saturday! how 'bout that?! he thanks all for the good wishes. they're obviously working!

i'm sooooo grateful. friends. you all have no idea..... ;) ;) ;) ;)

 

[Dyno]

Great news, Shockey!

 

[shockey]

effin' eff.

this morning, wayne thought he might be headed home by late afternoon. but he started feeling crappy -- nausea, abdominal pain -- so he's back on iv's, went for x-rays and is being kept for observation. docs don't know what's up yet.

rochelle sounds exhausted and understandably low. i feel so helpless. sigh.

 

[Colton]

Offering my best, Shock... hang in there.

 

[OTD]

We're still thinking about him out here . . . both of you hang in there!