A "BIG" week for Omaha Steve

[Omaha Steve]

It starts today. Marta and I are celebrating our 36th wedding anniversary.

Tomorrow at work the river continues to rise to a level not seen in over 100 years: http://www.omaha.com/article/20110605/NEWS01/706059894#even-tamed-river-a-threat

The South inlet has been closed. It is expected to be under water in the next 48 hours. The river will continue to rise as the Corp of Engineers are forced to release all time record amounts of water from the dams upriver.

Tuesday after lunch I see the neck specialist. My injections for 2 hernias were put on hold when I was diagnosed with MRSA. The doctor that was supposed to do the work left that office. So this will be an initial visit to a different doctor.

Late Tuesday afternoon is my interview with my local unions executive board. I have several written endorsements from area labor leaders that should help. I should know fairly quickly after that if I am the new full time Vice President. If I get it, I will be leaving my plant when they need all the help they can get for flood conditions. It can't be helped. The local has over 550 members across a third of the state. The union office has been short a person since the former VP started his treatment for cancer last Fall. He beat the cancer but doesn't have the energy to work and took a disability.

Wednesday my physical therapy for my shoulder should get back on schedule. I missed therapy for a month while fighting VRSA, and lost ground on my recovery from rotator cuff surgery. My second shoulder surgery in 3 years.

I've not been posting as much as I usually do. Since I got back to work, I have just been so busy. I'll be back in the swing soon. I should hit 29,000 posts this week.

Omaha Steve A.K.A. OS

[liberal N proud]

1. Congratulations, stay dry and good luck

Anything other good karma you need, let us know!

[dixiegrrrrl]

2. Man, you have a LOT on your plate, don't you?

On the bright side, congrats on your anniversary!!!

As for the rest on the plate.....I am hoping for the fastest and best resolution for you.

:hi:

[SharonAnn]

3. Congrats on the wedding anniversary! It's the most meaningful of all your news.

The rest of your news is important, but the wedding anniversary? It's the best!

My late husband used to say, on our anniversaries, "Another year of connubial bliss". And then he would smile and say "I love you. I'm happy with you. Are you happy?"


I miss that. We had 30 wonderful years together and he still lives in my heart.

[malaise]

4. Congrats

:grouphug:

[xchrom]

5. my best to you & stay dry! nt

[OhioChick]

6. It sounds like you really have a busy schedule...

A big Happy Anniversary to you and Marta! :party:

[Omaha Steve]

13. So good to see my best friend on the DU active again

Thanks for the positive vibes.

[barbtries]

7. first of all,

Congratulations to you and your bride! 36 years that's a real accomplishment.
now. what's up with the MRSA?? is it under control, i'm thinking and hoping yes since you've returned to work. i have thought about you quite a bit omaha steve. i just hope you're okay and will keep on kicking with all your limbs for a long long time.

[Omaha Steve]

9. My MRSA is long gone

I'm allergic to the #1 drug used against it. Sulfa. I was on two different antibiotics. I also have been showering from head to toe with the soap you use before having surgery. It will take awhile to use up the full gallon. We also had to give baths to the dogs and cats with it, as well as Marta.

I used a full four weeks of sick leave over a five week period. The first three doctors including a dermatologist that saw it didn't know what it was. The dermatologist thought allergy. So the antibiotic the first doctor prescribed and the antihistamine were discontinued so I could take the allergy tests. This happened just as I was getting better.

The allergist knew what it was. That sent me to an infectious disease specialist. Had I not started getting better on my last trip, they were going to start round the clock intravenous drugs. Next step might have been the hospital. Glad I missed out on that.

After surgery, a person is at risk of staff or the MRSA version for a year. I think I got it at physical therapy. Wish I could prove it.

OS

[barbtries]

11. i'm glad you got to the right person in time.

MRSA is nasty stuff. i hope at least you have let the PT's office know that you suspect it was picked up there so they can take some training and do some serious cleaning of their facility.

[Omaha Steve]

12. They know I had it and was infectious for several visits there

From before the diagnosis.

[DoBotherMe]

8. Happy Anniversary

best wishes for a speedy recovery and good luck on the promotion! Dana ; )

[underpants]

10. Rock on brother

good luck