Author Topic: Mike Harper is in the hospital (Read 7889 times)

Curtis Harper · « **on:** August 06, 2019, 02:55:28 PM »

I know that many of you have known my dad for many years and when you call are always asking me how he's doing. Well this week has not been all that great.

Thursday morning last week we almost lost him. He went white in the face and almost lost all consciousness. Ambulance took him to Lee's summit Hospital by the time they got there basically he had 0 blood pressure. They got him back up and stabilized.

Friday they found a clot in his leg but for some infuriating reason they sent him home. Primary care Dr told him yesterday to get back in the hospital so he went back yesterday and just now, after several calls and a whole lot of "WTF is going on and where is the doctor they are finally going to take him to surgery to try and get it out by dissolving it.

I can not explain how frustrated I am with the lackadaisical attitude of this hospital, but the dangers of moving him and things breaking loose is too high to change. His father died from the very same condition.

Now I'm not a real religious person so in support of him making it thru, I don't ask for prayers. I ask you to take a few extra minutes with your family this evening and just be a family. Enjoy it cause we all know it won't last forever.

Sherri Lynn and I are both lucky to have both of our parents still but we are not fooled into thinking we have forever to deal with things. Don't let life fool you.

Will let you know how things turn out.

gearman · « **Reply #1 on:** August 06, 2019, 03:05:11 PM »

I can empathize with your pain. Good luck

jwinwi · « **Reply #2 on:** August 06, 2019, 03:05:49 PM »

Hoping for the best, Curtis. My wife is a nurse and she often gets frustrated with the docs...

guzzisteve · « **Reply #3 on:** August 06, 2019, 03:11:27 PM »

Well, Mike will get a few prayers from me. Take care Curtis. Thanks for letting us know.

Kiwi Dave · « **Reply #4 on:** August 06, 2019, 03:15:21 PM »

Best wishes from down under.

lucian · « **Reply #5 on:** August 06, 2019, 03:18:26 PM »

I had the pleasure of speaking with your dad on two occasions while placing orders. A true gentleman and obviously a proud dad. I hope he makes a full recovery .

Gliderjohn · « **Reply #6 on:** August 06, 2019, 03:23:10 PM »

Best wishes. I enjoyed my lunch with him a few years ago. Planning to be by again, probably in September or early October so hope to see him again back at it at home.
GliderJohn

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #7 on:** August 06, 2019, 03:31:15 PM »

Best wishes to Mike and all the Harper family. Whip those docs into shape. Your old man crusty as he is, he’s still a precious commodity.

Curtis Harper · « **Reply #8 on:** August 06, 2019, 03:35:26 PM »

Quote from: Guzzistajohn on August 06, 2019, 03:31:15 PM

Best wishes to Mike and all the Harper family. Whip those docs into shape. Your old man crusty as he is, he’s still a precious commodity.

He was ripping into them in his room and I was hitting them on the phone. They were probably ready to throw him out

roadventure · « **Reply #9 on:** August 06, 2019, 03:38:38 PM »

Quote from: Curtis Harper on August 06, 2019, 03:35:26 PM

He was ripping into them in his room and I was hitting them on the phone. They were probably ready to throw him out

Curtis,

Thanks for the update and sorry to read that your father is having additional difficulty getting the care he needs. I have three words for you: document, document and document. Best wishes to you all.

dave

PJPR01 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 06, 2019, 03:50:39 PM »

Sending good vibes your way...and hoping for the best! Great guys, excellent to deal with...hope he heals up well!

Paul

guzzi ride · « **Reply #11 on:** August 06, 2019, 04:00:13 PM »

Hoping for a speedy recovery.

Markcarovilli · « **Reply #12 on:** August 06, 2019, 04:46:45 PM »

Curtis

Hang in there and keep up the pressure on the docs. Prayers and good wishes to Mike and your family....

Mark

adaven · « **Reply #13 on:** August 06, 2019, 04:47:39 PM »

Wishing your family nothing but the best. In this case, ornery is good!

DougG · « **Reply #14 on:** August 06, 2019, 05:00:53 PM »

Hi Curtis,

All I can offer you is best wishes and hope that all goes well. Family is #1.

Be well,
DougG

Muzz · « **Reply #15 on:** August 06, 2019, 05:02:24 PM »

Quote from: Kiwi Dave on August 06, 2019, 03:15:21 PM

Best wishes from down under.

Make that two from down under (NZ).

LowRyter · « **Reply #16 on:** August 06, 2019, 05:13:45 PM »

I met at the shop a couple of years ago to get some fasteners for my sport side covers.

Get well soon.

pebra · « **Reply #17 on:** August 06, 2019, 05:21:07 PM »

Curtis, there's a big community keeping you, your dad and your family in our thoughts.
Best wishes, and hoping for a good outcome.

Joliet Jim · « **Reply #18 on:** August 06, 2019, 06:46:12 PM »

hang in there Curtis and best wishes for you dad.

Bigtime · « **Reply #19 on:** August 06, 2019, 07:16:03 PM »

Curtis, When we spoke yesterday I was saddened to hear about Mike's health problems. Hoping everything turns out OK. ….JohnB

Two Checks · « **Reply #20 on:** August 06, 2019, 07:30:41 PM »

Best wishes to Mike and the entire Harper family.
I'll tip one to his health this evening.

e.cleven · « **Reply #21 on:** August 06, 2019, 08:43:02 PM »

Curtis, sending prayers for your Dad, I know they help.

Earl.

severely · « **Reply #22 on:** August 06, 2019, 08:56:13 PM »

I hope things go better for Mike this week, God bless you and your family.

ohiorider · « **Reply #23 on:** August 06, 2019, 08:59:34 PM »

I am sorry to hear that Mike is going through health issues.

Bob

Turin · « **Reply #24 on:** August 06, 2019, 09:09:32 PM »

Keep on those doctors / medical staff. There're quite a few who leave a lot to be desired.

I hope Mike makes a speedy recovery.

Pizza Guzzi · « **Reply #25 on:** August 06, 2019, 09:32:37 PM »

Curtis, more prayers sent from Down Under both for your Dads recovery and for the Dr's to get their sh*t together.
I cant begin to imagine your ( and your Dads ) frustration with the system.

Glenn

canuck750 · « **Reply #26 on:** August 06, 2019, 09:58:02 PM »

Hope you fully recover Mr. Harper!

80CX100 · « **Reply #27 on:** August 06, 2019, 10:53:40 PM »

Hey Curtis, Glad to hear that your Dad's primary Dr was on his game advocating for him.

I know they've made great advances in what they can do now, to clean up blood clots.

Thinking of your Dad, you and your family, praying for a full and speedy recovery.

Kelly

ratguzzi · « **Reply #28 on:** August 07, 2019, 05:34:33 AM »

Wishing Mike well.
JB

nobleswood · « **Reply #29 on:** August 07, 2019, 05:40:57 AM »

Best wishes Curtis to you & your family. It's a difficult time to go through.

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