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Title: Keep Bob McDonald in your thoughts..
Post by: Dave_Trible on December 27, 2023, 02:12:57 PM
Bob's niece called to let me know Bob is in the hospital and having surgery this evening for a spinal infection.  This will be the first of three such surgeries.  The issue runs the full length of his spine and has caused some loss in hand movement.  Let's send some energy his way......


Dave
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Post by: Crist Rigotti on December 27, 2023, 02:36:08 PM
Prayers sent !
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Post by: john e. holliday on December 27, 2023, 02:39:26 PM
Done. D>K
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Post by: Chris Cox on December 27, 2023, 02:55:12 PM
Thanks for letting us know Dave.  Bob is in our prayers.
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Post by: frank williams on December 27, 2023, 06:58:28 PM
Our prayers for Bob .....
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Post by: wwwarbird on December 27, 2023, 07:48:58 PM

 Hang tough Bob, wishing you the best.  y1
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Post by: Joe Bowman on December 27, 2023, 07:51:16 PM
Prayers sent
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Post by: afml on December 27, 2023, 09:25:59 PM
Healing Prayers Abound Bob!
Get well soon!!
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Post by: Bob Hunt on December 28, 2023, 04:58:31 AM
I've known Bob for nearly 50 years. My - and my family's - prayers go out to him.

Bob Hunt 
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Post by: Gaylord D Elling on December 28, 2023, 05:27:08 AM
Prayers for you, Bob. Get better my friend.
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Post by: peabody on December 28, 2023, 06:24:39 AM
Bob is a super nice guy....along with being a super builder and flyer!
I hope the operations go well and that he'll recover fully!
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Post by: Rusty on December 28, 2023, 09:02:00 AM
Done. 

That is a worrisome procedure he is getting.  My son's Mom got surgery on her spinal cord last February and was paralyzed from the waist down.  Apparently, they cut some of the nerves by accident.  She still cannot walk after 9 months of physical therapy.  I sure hope Bob has vetted his surgeon's training, experience and complaint history.   

Last year I was referred to a doctor for a cardiac procedure.  I went to the first visit and met the guy and was set to get it done.  I then checked his record and found he settled 2 wrongful death claims in the last 5 years.  I canceled all future appts. 

I pray Bob comes through okay.  It is a big deal.

Rusty
Title: Re: Keep Bob McDonald in your thoughts..
Post by: Dave_Trible on December 28, 2023, 01:58:59 PM
I just got an update from Glorianne...

"Uncle Bob's first surgery went well.  His surgery got moved to this morning.  He was awake and talking when I visited.  Doctor says there was a lot of infection in his spine that was removed.  They fused a few vertebra for stability.  He has another surgery tomorrow morning for his lower spine."

Dave
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Post by: Bob Hudak on December 28, 2023, 02:27:00 PM
Bob is one of the good guys.Always looked forward to seeing him at local contests. The North Coast Controlliners will keep him in our thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.
Title: Re: Keep Bob McDonald in your thoughts..
Post by: Dave_Trible on December 29, 2023, 09:44:31 AM
Bob is awake from the second surgery.  He's got more function back into his right arm now and in good spirits......Glorianne doesn't know about if/when another surgery.

Dave
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Post by: Dennis Adamisin on December 29, 2023, 10:27:25 AM
Just chatted with Bob (& Glorianne), as many of us know Bob has had some back & neck issues for awhile, could be he's been carrying this issue with him.  He sounded pretty good.  Sounds like he is going to be in the Hospital for at least a couple more days while they check his progress and figure out what's next...
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Post by: Jim Hoffman on December 29, 2023, 11:26:20 AM
Thanks for the update.  Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery
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Post by: Larry Fruits on December 29, 2023, 01:13:35 PM
Get well Bob. Prayers offered for a full and speedy recovery.
 Looking forward to seeing you on the circles this spring.

Many Blessings;
  Larry
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Post by: Leonard Bourel on December 29, 2023, 05:12:22 PM
Hang in there Bob. Best wishes from Len and Naomi
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Post by: Wayne J. Buran on December 31, 2023, 09:15:08 AM
Bob, hope you get well soon.

Wayne Buran



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Post by: Dennis Adamisin on December 31, 2023, 09:29:21 AM
Just chatted with Bob again, said the results of the first two surgeries went well but they are likely to be doing more, maybe many more to get him sorted out.  Prayers remain the order of the day for the the foreseeable future...
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Post by: Dan McEntee on December 31, 2023, 09:44:46 AM
    Hang in there and keep fighting Bob!! We are all thinking of you!!

       Type at you later and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
       Dan McEntee
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Post by: Dave_Trible on December 31, 2023, 10:47:06 AM
I know Bob appreciates all his well-wishers.  Today there are ups and downs.  They have found new infection to deal with and are unsure about whether to go that third surgery on his back.  Glorianne says the meds have him a little tired and confused but he's holding up. 

Dave
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Post by: Will Hinton on December 31, 2023, 01:50:38 PM
I'm a little tardy, but just put Bob on the FCM prayer chain, my own prayers are for his complete recovery as well.  Hang tough, Bob!
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Post by: Phil Spillman on January 03, 2024, 09:54:42 AM
Best of luck to you, Bob. Prayers coming your way for great results and fast recovery!

Phil Spillman
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Post by: Larry Renger on January 03, 2024, 08:39:32 PM
Hang in there Bob!

Spine surgery can do well.

Mine resulted in a total recovery from nerve damage in my right leg.

My best wishes for your progress.
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Post by: Joseph Lijoi on February 15, 2024, 09:48:21 AM
Bob's niece called to let me know Bob is in the hospital and having surgery this evening for a spinal infection.  This will be the first of three such surgeries.  The issue runs the full length of his spine and has caused some loss in hand movement.  Let's send some energy his way......


Dave

Any updates on Bob's condition?
Title: Re: Keep Bob McDonald in your thoughts..
Post by: Dave_Trible on February 15, 2024, 10:00:29 AM
Any updates on Bob's condition?
It's been a bit since I talked to him but he told me he was going to be in a rehab hospital for quite a while.   He was unable to walk nor do much with his arms....

Dave
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Post by: john e. holliday on February 15, 2024, 10:08:07 AM
Keep praying for Bob everybody.  Until you've been there you don't know what it is like to not be able to do things for your self. D>K
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Post by: Bob Hunt on February 29, 2024, 10:55:30 AM
Here's a Praise for prayers answered.

I spoke with Bob yesterday. He's now in rehab and doing (and sounding...) much better. He's hoping to be able to make it to the Nats, although he's very sure he won't be able to actually fly by that time. It would be great to see him there even just as a spectator; that would be a victory.

Again, prayers answered; give thanks for that...

Bob Hunt
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Post by: Crist Rigotti on February 29, 2024, 12:04:47 PM
Amen Bobby!
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Post by: Joseph Lijoi on February 29, 2024, 12:56:05 PM
That is great news!
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Post by: john e. holliday on March 01, 2024, 11:13:52 AM
Yes great news. D>K
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Post by: Phil Spillman on March 07, 2024, 08:55:03 AM
Yeah Verily!

Phil Spillman