Ft. McHenry

[Fratzog]

I could walk about 50 yards or so at a time and took a short break.

Didn't realise the extent of your mobility issues. Hope things improve for you soon. Thanks for sharing, looks like a nice place to visit. Kids wearing MAGA hats? Nice to hear but I'm surprised their teachers let that one slip by.

 

[1978 NYB]

Didn't realise the extent of your mobility issues. Hope things improve for you soon. Thanks for sharing, looks like a nice place to visit. Kids wearing MAGA hats? Nice to hear but I'm surprised their teachers let that one slip by.

Thanks! Two years ago I couldn't walk 10 feet.

 

[Xenon]

Thanks! Two years ago I couldn't walk 10 feet.

If you don't mind being asked.... WHY ...?

 

[1978 NYB]

If you don't mind being asked.... WHY ...?

A number of things all at once. Cardiac problems, AFIB, extremely low blood pressure, heart function was failing, stage 4 kidney failure, and I fell and scraped my legs on concrete steps and ended up with Cellulitis on both legs.

I was in the hospital at John's Hopkins 3 times in 2017 for 6 weeks at a time. The first time I was in the hospital I was in the Critical Care Unit of the Cardiology Unit. I had a nurse and doctor dedicated to me around the clock for that 6 weeks. My heart function has increased to 38% function now. I have improved from stage 4 to stage 3 kidney failure. And I had to get treatment at a Wound Care Hosptal for a year for my leg wounds. I had Unna Boots on both legs for almost a year. I didn't think my legs were going to heal. Thank God I had exceptional doctors and nurses. I also have to see a hematologist because my white blood cell count is extremely low and my iron and B3 levels are extremely low because of the kidney problems. For the last 2 years I had 10-12 appointments a week. Now its 3-5 a week depending on who I have to see.

Being able to walk 50 yards is outstanding now. All the physical activity I had while in the Army and running 5-8 miles a day saved my life according to my Cardiologist.

 

[Newport 66]

Hope your health continues to improve!!!!
Best wishes and thank you for your service. Our military, active and retired deserve the best this country can provide.

 

[Xenon]

Bob, glad you are improving.. I knew you had some issues but no idea was so severe...
The last couple years for me have not been the most fun as a couple members here can atest to..
So I know how you feel....

 

[1978 NYB]

Bob, glad you are improving.. I knew you had some issues but no idea was so severe...
The last couple years for me have not been the most fun as a couple members here can atest to..
So I know how you feel....

I hope you are getting better too!