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An email from Rex's wife, Cathy:

"Sunil /Bruce -

Since I really don't know how or where to post on pond boss, I thought it would be easier to just email you both. I wanted to relay that Rex has been in the hospital since Sunday morning. At this point, they think he has had a severe reaction to the Biacin he was taking. It has affected his heart & at first they thought he had a heart attack. It does appear at the very least he may still have an infection (bacterial and/or viral) that is still affecting his heart.

While the fever is not gone, it seems to be contained at this point. He is still in A-Fib, however....his heart rate is all over the board. He was going at 180+ for a while. He also normally has low blood pressure, but that has dropped to dangerous levels at times - so they couldn't give him nitro to lower the heart rate. Last night we were both afraid he wasn't going to make it through the night, because he couldn't breath.

Thankfully, some of the drugs eased some of his breathing & compared to the past few days is MUCH better. Of course, he's still kind of a mess. The arterial scope was clean & his heart & ateries are in great shape. He has a leakage in one valve, but the heart doctor thinks its from the stress his heart is under. They are planning to do a Lumbar puncture today as he has had meningitis symptoms - which is a rare side effect of Biacin. They are also planning to shock his heart tomorrow to try to get it back to a normal rythmn - they were going to do that today, but they want him on antibiotics for another day.

Seems like this is an awfully long email, but trust me, I haven't even scratched the surface of all of the symptoms he's had over the past few days. Even he wanted Dr. House to look at him .

I do know you & all of his friends on Pond Boss were there for him when I was sick and I wanted to let everyone know why he hasn't "been around". I have tried to reply to any business related emails for him. If you could let anyone the board know in case people are waiting for responses, I'd really appreciate it.

While he is being his typical stubborn self and I expect him to be back on the PC as soon as he can, please keep him in your prayers.

Thanks!
Cathy"


I'll send her a note asking for some information especially where Rex is at.

Thanks, Sunil. Keep us updated.

Definitely praying for you Rex. You too Cathy!

Hang in there Rex we all need for you to get well - we need some fish.

We know that Rex is tough as nails.

When Mason bit Rex, Rex bit Mason right back.

Rex is "the Man". We need him back soon.

Bing

Rex,

I'll be praying for you buddy!

Many prayers from Omaha.

Rex, do what those doctors tell you. Take care and hurry back to visit with us.
Prayers from W GA.

Hey Rex,

It wasn't long ago I didn't even know who you were until the PBC last year. You took the time to talk with me and you had no clue who I was. You always try and help me on this forum as best you can too. I apprecaite every thing you do and who you are! Your a good man Rex get better buddy and I am sorry to hear your down. We'll be praying for ya bud!

God Bless,

I hate to hear of Rex's troubles. I agree with the others...it's gonna take more than a reaction to keep him down...

Rex--looking forward to feeding those bass you brought me some tilapia in the future!!

Keep your head up buddy!

Will remember you in my prayers.

Matt

You can't find a nicer guy! Hang in there Rex, hope you are feeling better and back on here soon.

Rex our prayers are with you, don't push yourself, take time to heal.

Rex, prayers sent from the Glazeners.
Get well soon my friend.

I've only ever been aquainted with Rex and his ideas via the board, but he seems like a boot strap pulling, no nonsense, can do sort of man, I am sure he will be back in them boots and banging around this board before long. I as well as all others with you the best Rex.

Don't worry, I don't really think that swimming goats are superior to tilapia.

I'm praying for you too, Rex. Get better soon, and get some much needed rest.

In all honesty, though, after some of the things Rex has been through, this may be a jog in the park for him.

I've only been on the boards for a short time but if you all share a concern for Rex that tells me he must be a stand up guy. I too will say a prayer

Is it possible for someone close to him and his family to see if theres something more we can do to help out ? Prayers will go a long way in my opinion but sometimes even a simple card touches the soul.

AF, I'm working on getting an address for where Rex is staying. I sent Cathy a reply requesting the same, but of course, that's passive.

I haven't resorted to trying to call his cell phone.

Wow, that sounds really nasty.

Sunil -- thank you for posting this. As a moderator, would it be possible for you to send PMs or e-mails to many of us, with an address where we can send a note, flowers, etc? or an e-mail address where we can send a note to Cathy and Rex?

Rex is way too young to have these kinds issues. We gotta take better care of that boy! You just never know when any one of us may need to have a PVC muskrat taken out of our pond!

Cathy - Rex, if you are reading this, you've got a lot of Pond Boss people pulling for you. I know you know this group. Please don't be afraid to ask for any kind of assistance.

Ken and Lynda

Ok Rex, Quit messing around and get better soon. You are a tough dude and we know you will conquer this soon. Praying for you buddy

Thanks, indeed for posting this, Sunil. Rex/Cathy, more prayers coming at you from WV.

Prayers coming for both of you. Hang in there.

I e-mailed Rex and told him the only option is full and complete recovery. He responds to a challenge as most of us know.

Cathy, we are all with you both, in more ways then you know.

Hey, Rex-aroo! Love ya, buddy. I'll be saying my prayers, and I'll try to contact you. Unfortunately just now found out about your tough run. I've never encountered anybody in my life who was any tougher than you, my friend.

Call me anytime! You know my number.