Author Topic: Jack Sheeks is in the Hospital (Read 5331 times)

Clancy Arnold · « **on:** February 11, 2011, 04:06:10 PM »

My wife Pat and I visited Jack and his wife Shirley today at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. The text below is from the E-Mail Shirley sent out informing us of Jack's accident.

"Greetings from Icy Indiana,
This an update for some and an announcement for others. Jack slipped on ice last Wednesday, saw "our" doctor on Friday and had a boot put on a broken ankle Tuesday.

Wednesday his "broken ankle leg" was more swollen, hot, red, and oh, so tender to the touch. I called "our"doctor from school and he told Jack to get to the ER NOW! !!possible blood clot or cellulites, equally dangerous for a diabetic. We got to the ER by 3:30 yesterday, in ER room by 5:45, decided to keep him by 11:00 PM and started antibiotic for "some" infection. At 4 AM he finally got to his room. It was a very long night! He is at Methodist Hospital room #4091 and will be there on antibiotic until they get, what most believe to be cellulites, under control. He has been seen by every doctor in the Methodist Group it seems in addition to his own vascular doctor.

I am just home to get cleaned up and feed the "babies" and will see him again this evening. Love you all, Me"

Jack fell in his driveway and could not get up. After banging on the door trying to get Shirley's attention did not work, he called her on his cell phone. Never leave home without it!
Clancy

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #1 on:** February 11, 2011, 04:40:58 PM »

Clancy
Tell him we wish him a speedy recovery. It may be time to fly south for you retired guys.

I remember how I patched him up at brodaks after you cut his finger during JYW's. I told him I was not a doctor but I was staying at a holiday inn express. We all got a good chuckle.

Terrence Durrill · « **Reply #2 on:** February 11, 2011, 05:29:37 PM »

Hey guys,

Get yourselves some YAK-TRAKS. These are special rubber and steel wire traction devices that fit on your shoes or boiots. They are fairly inexpensive and work beautifully in walking on ice and snow. I have several pair and wouldn't think of going out on ice/snow conditions withot them. They are worth every penny you pay for them. Just avoiding one fall on an icey sidewalk pays for them in spades.......especially good for old folk......I am 70 years prone to falls anyway. I have experienced falling on an icey sidewalk and can affirm that you really want to avoid such incidents. YAK-TRAKS can be found on Ebay and most good sporting goods stores.........

George · « **Reply #3 on:** February 11, 2011, 06:05:33 PM »

Clancy,

Might that be electrolytes rather than cellulites?

We wish Jack a speedy recovery.

George

Tom Niebuhr · « **Reply #4 on:** February 11, 2011, 06:17:19 PM »

Jack is a Prince of a guy and has become a good friend over the years. Our prayers and well wishes are for his speedy recovery.

Garf · « **Reply #5 on:** February 11, 2011, 06:30:48 PM »

People our age don't belong in snow country. I was lucky, I was born here in Miami.

John Leidle · « **Reply #6 on:** February 11, 2011, 06:45:38 PM »

I carry my cell phone in my shirt pocket 24/7

john e. holliday · « **Reply #7 on:** February 11, 2011, 07:05:41 PM »

Sorry to hear about Jack. Would send a card but I figure as hardheaded as he is he would be home before a card got there. Should have landed on his head.

Tell him the old DOC says to follow orders and get well.

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #8 on:** February 11, 2011, 07:13:39 PM »

Quote from: George Bain on February 11, 2011, 06:05:33 PM

Clancy,

Might that be electrolytes rather than cellulites?

We wish Jack a speedy recovery.

George

Cellulitis it is. Here's a link to some pictures and explanation of causes, symptoms and prevention. I've had it once in each ankle, about a year apart. Poor circulation is a major contributor to the problem. Keeping your extremeties extra clean helps. I carry a bottle of antibiotics to self-medicate if I even suspect it's a problem. You do NOT want this stuff!

My problem is swelling ankles/bad circulation causes the skin to stretch and crack, allowing bacteria in. It could also be a virus, in which case you'd be in really deep stuff. My first occurrence put me in the hospital. The second episode had me going in every day for two weeks, for intravenous antibiotics. My Dr. thought that was a good idea. The nurses were dynamite, but the tab was $240 per day, a bit rich for my blood and insurance. The Dr. did NOT feel obligated to pitch in on the bills.

I met Jack at VSC and found him to be a very good guy. My best wishes to Jack for a speedy recovery.

Steve

PS: If your "electrolytes" are not good, and do not respond to simply taking a few bottles of Gatoraid, get yourself to an oncologist ASAP. There's a type of cancer that does that. It took Don Zipoy and George Aldrich from us.

Randy Cuberly · « **Reply #9 on:** February 11, 2011, 07:26:25 PM »

Jack was one of my heros as a kid and even more so after I actually met him and his wife Shirley at VSC. Jack is a true Gentleman and remains my hero today.
I wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him and Shirley at a future VSC.
I'm not worried, Jack is also a tough guy!

Randy Cuberly

John Miller · « **Reply #10 on:** February 11, 2011, 07:48:41 PM »

Jack is truely a good guy. I Atribute this to his good fortune of being married to Shirley. I pray for his speedy recovery, and look forward to seeing them both at a VSC coming soon.

Allen Goff · « **Reply #11 on:** February 12, 2011, 05:49:10 AM »

Roger Wildman and I are going down to see Jack and Shirley today (Sat.) We'll pass on the prayers and well wishes. Our prayers are with him also.

Blessings
Allen

Dave Adamisin · « **Reply #12 on:** February 12, 2011, 07:53:07 AM »

Quote from: john e. holliday on February 11, 2011, 07:05:41 PM

Sorry to hear about Jack. Would send a card but I figure as hardheaded as he is he would be home before a card got there. Should have landed on his head. Tell him the old DOC says to follow orders and get well.

Doc, if he landed on his head just think of all the driveway repair...... Take care Jack....

Dick Byron · « **Reply #13 on:** February 12, 2011, 08:39:52 AM »

Just tell him to stay off my lines, all 6 of them. He will get a laugh from that. Seriously tell him I said get well soon.

Allen Goff · « **Reply #14 on:** February 12, 2011, 03:46:25 PM »

Just got back home from the hospital and Jack seems to be in good spirits. But he's got a rather big, red and blue ugly foot. Shirley is doing good also. And Dick, Jack shared the story about the 6 lines.

Keep them in your prayers.

Blessings
Allen

Dick Pacini · « **Reply #15 on:** February 12, 2011, 04:13:34 PM »

I called Jack this afternoon and had a nice chat. I haven't seen him since the early '70s, although we have talked a couple of times since then.

He sounded really good and was glad to hear from me. I told him that people on this forum were concerned and wished him well. I owe him a great deal.

Clancy Arnold · « **Reply #16 on:** February 13, 2011, 04:47:48 PM »

All of Jack's Friends

Pat and I visited Jack Sunday afternoon for a while.

1. Jack's foot is looking better. The red is dissipating and the swelling is reduced. The medications seem to be working but they have to keep changing where they stick an IV. He is currently on the 6th location! They recommend he have a Pick Line installed but Jack is not sure. He wants to go home and thinks that would prevent him going home sooner. He has decided that being woke up to be asked if he needs a pill to go to sleep is not smart!

Dick I did not know that Allen told Jack of your "6 lines" but he had a good laugh over it when I told him of your post. He said he built a model for the next NATS that had 7 lines just to do you a "one up", even if two of his lines did nothing.

Clancy

Eric Viglione · « **Reply #17 on:** February 13, 2011, 06:40:08 PM »

Be sure to pass on our well wishes to Jack from the Tampa Bay Line Flyers. Jack and Shirley are a special couple, and we miss them wintering here... Seeing them at the Nat's is one of the things I really look forward to.

All our best,
Eric Viglione

Neville Legg · « **Reply #18 on:** February 14, 2011, 12:57:31 AM »

I had a PICC line in my arm for 6 months, it took 15 mins. to install, didn't feel a thing. It saved a lot of time and problems trying to find a vein. All the best to Jack hope he is back on his feet soon!

Cheers

Dave Adamisin · « **Reply #19 on:** February 14, 2011, 01:47:51 PM »

Quote from: Neville Legg on February 14, 2011, 12:57:31 AM

I had a PICC line in my arm for 6 months, it took 15 mins. to install, didn't feel a thing. It saved a lot of time and problems trying to find a vein. All the best to Jack hope he is back on his feet soon!

Cheers

Had one in my chest for 6 months. (Hickman aortic). It was absolutely trouble free and I collected 8 syringes a day to use for modelling...

Clancy Arnold · « **Reply #20 on:** February 15, 2011, 01:17:58 PM »

We visited Jack today (Tues. Feb. 15) for a few minutes. His foot is looking much better and he can now wear the plastic walking cast that he was given last Tuesday. He is hoping to go home tomorrow!!

Will keep you all informed,
Clancy

Tom Niebuhr · « **Reply #21 on:** February 15, 2011, 03:56:00 PM »

Clancy,
Thanks for the update. That is good news.

Chris Edinger · « **Reply #22 on:** February 15, 2011, 04:00:26 PM »

Thanks Clancy.. I've been wondering since I got the email from Shirley on Wednsday... I know she is probably worried so I didnt try to email for an update... I appreciate you keeping all of us in the loop.,,

Chris

Dennis Holler · « **Reply #23 on:** February 15, 2011, 05:03:05 PM »

Thanks for the update Clancy! That's great!

Maybe he'll make it to the swap meet next week, I'm sure he'll be itching go do something!

W.D. Roland · « **Reply #24 on:** February 16, 2011, 09:34:21 AM »

Never met Jack but did always enjoy his articles in the mag( FM?) and learned from that.

GET WELL SOON JACK!

David

Clancy Arnold · « **Reply #25 on:** February 16, 2011, 05:38:43 PM »

Good News!!!

They removed the Pick Line and Jack got to go home today!!

He goes to his regular Doctor Monday to determine a course of action to keep the Cellulitis under control. Cellulitis is an infection just under the skin. He did not say how long he will have to use the Walking Cast. That and his walking cane and he is good to go. Almost!!
Clancy

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #26 on:** February 16, 2011, 05:55:50 PM »

Good news Clancy.

Tom Niebuhr · « **Reply #27 on:** February 16, 2011, 06:07:25 PM »

Clancy,

Thanks again for the update. That is great news. I'll let the dust settle for a day or so and then call him.

Clancy Arnold · « **Reply #28 on:** February 17, 2011, 07:03:41 AM »

I received the following e-mail from Shirley this morning.
Clancy

We got home last night about 6. He had a good, but short evening. Seems to have slept okay, but is having a lot of pain this morning. Thank you so much for your prayers, notes, calls and visits. Shirley

Ward Van Duzer · « **Reply #29 on:** February 17, 2011, 07:43:08 AM »

Yup! The TBLF misses both of you...Com'on down!

Ward

Clancy Arnold · « **Reply #30 on:** February 18, 2011, 04:09:56 PM »

I talked to Jack this morning.
He said he got a surprise while in the Hospital.
While talking to the Nurses he found out that one of his Nurse's Grand Mother used to babysit with Jack and his Sister Joy.
Small World.
Clancy

john e. holliday · « **Reply #31 on:** February 20, 2011, 02:47:00 PM »

Has he got a computor setup so he can get E-Mail? Maybe not as it would fill up the computors memory real fast.

Michael Boucher · « **Reply #32 on:** February 22, 2011, 02:11:58 PM »

Very sorry to hear about Jack. Glad to hear he is on the mend. Please keep us posted Clancy.

Author Topic: Jack Sheeks is in the Hospital (Read 5331 times)

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