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[Brooklands]

For those who remember our good friend Dale Todd when he was active on this site, I just wanted to let you all know that Dale is in the hospital again. I will add his wife Wendy's Facebook posts here:

"Dale is in the hospital with pneumonia and a blood clot in one of his lungs. He asked me to let his friends know. No idea yet how long he will be there. We do not have smartphones but I will keep you posted when I come home from the hospital to sleep etc. Got to run so I don't miss the doctor." This was posted about 10AM, and then from about 6:15PM, "The doctors are making progress in getting Dale stabilized. His pulmonologist and our primary care were both in to see him today. More tests are planned for tomorrow. Dr. Kim, our primary, told me to get some rest at home so I am enjoying what is left of the day on the screened terrace with the cats. Thank you so much for all of your thoughts and prayers. Your concern means a lot to both of us. Dale will see them when he gets home. I will be at the hospital again in the morning and will update you when I get home."

I know that several of the BCF members have commented on Dale's Facebook page, but I could not see that an update appeared here, and I know that there are some BCF members not on Facebook who periodically want to know how our buddy is doing. He had been driving Amos a month or so ago and had photos to prove it too.

Hang in the Dale.

 

[Basil]

Thanks for the update Dave. Hope he's recovers soon.

 

[DNK]

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[Guest]

I hope he's gonna be o.k.

 

[14dna]

Thanks for the update Dave
Dale has become one of my best friends, and I never go on Facebook so was unaware of this.
My thoughts and prayers go out to him and Wendy.
Dave

 

[waltesefalcon]

Thanks Dave, without your update I'd never have known about this situation.

 

[Banjo]

Wendy's latest update yesterday says Dale is breathing better, he has a clot in his leg. They suspect that is where the one in the lung came from. He is already taking the medicine that is "the treatment". It looks like he will be back home either today or tomorrow. I wouldn't say "out of the woods" but doing better.

 

[Brooklands]

Thanks Banjo...I had missed Wendy's update last evening, but saw it this morning too. Dale will fight this with his normal spirit. Hopefully we will soon be hearing from him again personally via Facebook.

 

[Basil]

Good to hear. I wish him a speedy recovery.

 

[Brooklands]

Dale is home again. In his words: "Hooray!!! I am home from the hospital and it feels so good. Twice now I have survived pulmonary embolism with a lot of fine medical care,"

 

[hilsideser]

Dave, thanks for the update. I miss his colorful comments from yester year. Glad to hear he is on the mends! Tell him he is remembered here by some & missed.
Patrick

 

[Bob McElwee]

X2 on hilsider's comments.

 

[Brooklands]

Dale is back in the hospital again. He was scheduled for surgery on some blood clots in lung and leg this morning. He just posted on Facebook " A few bugs and glitches during the procedure the the lung filter installment planted in place. Next week a review and the then on to phase two procedure." So he is continuing to keep putting up the good fight. Hopefully some of his other FB friends here can also keep everyone here informed when I miss some of his posts when I am off line.

 

[longbridgehealey]

X3 on missing him here. I hope all goes well

 

[Brooklands]

Here is Dale's update on Thursday, May 14: "Am home from the hospital with a new butterfly filter eating blood clots in my lungs. I am breathing much better today. Thank you everyone for you thoughts and prayers." He is now living in Tampa, FL if anyone is in that area and wants to contact him or Wendy.