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Dave Smith
10-28-2011, 02:49 PM
Just wanted you guys to know that forum member Bill K., forum handle Gopher, was in surgery last night for a serious infection related to his cancer therapy. He survived the surgery and the night and is in an induced coma.
Bill is a friend of mine and is building an anniversary car. His wife Dawn gave me the update last night and I just wanted to let you guys know.
onyx_riddle
10-28-2011, 03:00 PM
Prayers from Northeast Arkansas. Wish you all the best.
Gumball
10-28-2011, 03:38 PM
Prayers sent - we're pulling for you Gopher.
vnmsss
10-28-2011, 04:48 PM
We will keep Bill and his family, as well as you, Dave, in our prayers......
Karen
Jeff Collins
10-28-2011, 06:00 PM
Bill
you are in our thoughts and prayers
Garry Bopp
10-28-2011, 06:23 PM
Bill,
Prayers for proper treatment and full recovery. Will keep your family & friends in prayer also.
Garry & Dona
riptide motorsport
10-28-2011, 09:01 PM
Prayers sent
R. Button
10-28-2011, 11:23 PM
We'll remember him and the family in our prayers!
mrmustang
10-29-2011, 04:35 AM
Dave, he is in our prayers.
Bill S. & Family
NicksPapaw
10-29-2011, 07:21 AM
Prayers sent for Bill K. Hope for a sucessful recovery.
Prayers for Bill, his family and his care givers.
cwhoofgator
10-29-2011, 10:03 AM
Prayers sent from Florida for a full recovery..
LuckyWinner
10-29-2011, 11:53 AM
Bill you get better!!! I want to get a picture of you in the 10th Mountain shirt I sent you and we still need to go to dinner with the wifes. You have become a good friend, we seem to have some kind of bond and I really appreciate all the help you have given me and the clutch parts. You are true blue and I look forward to compare builds and meet up on the road in the future. Email me your phone number when you are feeling better and we well talk. Take care and our prayers are with you Brother.
Gopher
10-29-2011, 12:08 PM
Hello I'm Dawn Bills wife when a friend showed me this post I was shocked and want to say thank you all. For a update they have the infection under control and removed the source of it .He woke up after surgery the doctor did a quick nerolagical assessment then re induced the coma.The problems are his temp hit 106.5 he coded on the table.No doctor is saying much about is condition other than its watch and wait.There may be some brain damage due to the high fever.The plan is to let him wake today and assess him again .As of noon today he is breathing on his own his temp is down to 100 and he's stabil in ICU. Dawn PS Dave Thank You so much.
patpur
10-29-2011, 12:48 PM
Gopher and his family are in my prayers - get well my friend!
NICK C
10-29-2011, 01:06 PM
Many prayers for Gopher and family. We will stand the vigil with you. God Bless.
vnmsss
10-29-2011, 01:08 PM
Dawn....Please know that there are countless folks out here praying for Bill's recovery, and for you and your family as you travel this road. Thanks for the update on Bill's condition....The drop in fever is a good sign, and we will all continue to pray for you, Bill, and the medical team caring for him.....While we cannot be there to visit with him, or comfort you during the seemingly endless hours of watching and waiting, please know we are all there with you, and our best wishes are sent in hopes of easing the burden and lifting you in this difficult time. Hugs and love.....Karen
LCD Gauges
10-29-2011, 03:25 PM
He's in good hands; thankfully his condition is getting better. Get well soon!
j.miller
10-29-2011, 06:36 PM
prayers and hugs to you...daBat
Gopher
11-01-2011, 04:38 PM
Hello folk I just want to say thank you for your well wishes .I'm going to have a long recovery but it started already I got bathroom privaliges this afternoon .I have some speech problems and a weakness on my left side.the plan is to move me to a rehab hospital by the weekend if things don't change by then.The prognosess is good for a complete recovery but only time will tell.The rehab nurse is making me type this my self as part of my rehab today .While it may not seem like much of a task this took me two hours to do .So again thank you all Bill
Jeff Kleiner
11-01-2011, 05:08 PM
Good to have you back here on the forum with us Bill. Here's to a speedy and complete recovery :)
Until then we don't mind if your messages are brief!
Jeff
thomas colina
11-01-2011, 05:22 PM
Prayers from New Mexico for a speedy recovery. TC
WIS89
11-01-2011, 05:46 PM
Get healthy and out of that hospital ASAP! We are all pulling for you!
Regards,
Steve
Raceral
11-02-2011, 08:22 PM
Get well soon brother