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Misc Forums => Health, Welfare, and Passings => Topic started by: Freud on December 23, 2016, 07:03:53 PM
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This is better than a death announcement, but not great.
Jack Underwood, Fountain Valley, CA, is in a declining health situation.
His energy is declining and bed is his favorite place.
If Jack's Garage sessions had been filmed for the past 30 years
there wouldn't be much that wasn't discussed.
It's a sad situation. Another Old Timer ready to pull the chute.
FREUD
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It looks like a great get together.
The fellow with the lime green stripes looks familiar but don't think that I know him personally.
Franey
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You may know him. He was one of the group from across the
nation that came to the roadster show in January.
FREUD
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We always visited Jack at his garage each January. Every visit has been a pleasure the care his friends took with getting the garage ready every morning is impressive. Not seeing Jack next month will be sad for sure. :cry:
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Don't give up. He may make it to his chair.
If not, Nita will do just fine as a "fill in."
After all these years she probably knows the
answers. He was up, showered and walked
to the garage door the other day.
Keep the faith. If you have borrowed an
tools or parts from him bring 'em back.
FREUD
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Jack is feeling much better and is back out in the garage mornings. I visited with him today with 6 others..JD
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Thanks for the update.
Jack's a tough one and he adds so much
when it comes to our history. I'll see him
Sunday morning after the El Mirage Banquet,
Jan 22, 2017
Fair warning, Jack's Garage.
FREUD
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An e-mail from Jack's wife does not sound good. His BP and sugar levels
are fine but he won't even sit up in bed. As of today (Wed Feb 1, 2017)
the garage is closed. As you can well imagine he wants no contact with
the doctor. We can certainly hope for better results. Nita asked
for continuing prayers.
FREUD
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I along with 11 others in our group for Conn hoped to visit with jack last Saturday when we were in town but it was not to be. Reports on Saturday morning at The Donut Derilicks cruze were the garage has been closed for most of the week. I so wanted to tell him about my rookie experiance on the salt last August prayers for Jack.
Ron
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Ronnieroadster, I was at Jack's last year when You were there. Jack was so impressed
that your group always came to the garage when you were out west. I have done a 140
image foto album for him and your group was included. Yep, we are all apprehensive
regarding Jack's health. What a great part of lakes and B'ville racing he is. We certainly
all respect him and particularly Nita for opening the garage EVERY morning for years.
We love both of You and just hope that prayers aid in his recovery.
FREUD
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My most recent information is that Jack is not improving.
I hate to bother Nita because I know she has to be
frustrated with the lack of co-operation from Jack.
Patience, prayers and time are our salvation.
FREUD
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FREUD
We appreciate your including our group in the photo album. Nita was so nice to my wife when we visited showing her paintings and the garden made leaving California to head home to the cold weather a bit harder with my wife fighting the return all the way. On our first visit I was amazed seeing the two roadsters in the driveway what a great lifestyle everything I had imagined as a kid growing up so far from California. Funny thing I guess I never did grow up. Seems Jack has made a decision to rest a lot more its sad for sure :-(
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THANK YOU, Nita.......
I mailed the foto album last weekend and it arrived Monday.
I had planned the book to be 200 images and had that many printed.
When I went to buy the album the largest I could find was 160 fotos.
So I edited them to still show a story and just left the extras in an
envelope and sent them along. I received an e-mail from Nita yesterday.
The album arrived and she showed Jack. It made him smile. That's an
adequate reward for me. He did not look thru the album but will later.
She said that she will share it with the men when the Garage reopens.
I am overjoyed. Anything that can get a smile out of him is marvelous.
Now improvement in his health is our fervent wish.
Thanks for everyones interest.
FREUD
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Jack's wife, Nita, has been at wits end. She was making no headway with Jack.2 days
ago he was on this way to the bathroom and fell. They transported him to the hospital
and now there are tests being done. I don't have any reports but at least he is at a
facility that can observe and treat him. This just has to be better than laying in his bed
and resisting any form of treatment. As soon as I find out anymore I will post it.
Get well faster, Jack.
FREUD.
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I may not have these in the correct order but there is great news about Jack Underwood.
Jack has left the hospital. They did an Upper GI this morning and all looked good. She took several biopsies but thinks everything looks good.
He has moved to Manor Care Fountain Valley (Warner west of Harbor). Can visit 24/7. Jack’s case manager said she was going to schedule an appointment for a neutralist. The attending doctor suggests that I let Manor know of the need of a neurologist and we’ll go from there.
They will start physical therapy tomorrow.
Currently he is in room 306. But check when you come to visit as his current roommate keeps the room at 78 degrees and refuses to lower the temperature. He was less than pleasant about it. The staff will try to find another room with a wider bed.
Jack’s back still hurts him, but the x-ray didn’t show any issues. Most likely muscle related. It will just take time.
All is looking much better.
Also … Bob Webb was admitted for fluid in his left lung. They are going in today to remove a mass?? And drain more fluid. Bob expects to go home tomorrow, so check before visiting with him at the hospital. He may be gone from there. Bob said that Jan was not doing good, so please put them on your prayer list. Our experience here is that it really helps. Thanks and God Bless all who pray for us.
Jack is at Manor Care and has been moved to another room with a wider bed. He is feeling really good about that.
His therapist visited in the morning but did not give him any therapy. The therapist felt Jack was in too much pain. Jack’s back hurts him and they seem to forget to give him Tylenol when he asks for it.
The Neurologist called and left a message at around 5pm. I was visiting with Jack and did not speak with her. She wants to know some history. Glad to see she is willing to get involved. This is a good thing. Thank you Lord.
Feb24 6 PM
Good news. Jack did some occupational therapy today and did really well. He cannot sit for more than an hour however, because of the back pain.
The physical therapist got him up and took 2 or 3 steps. Jack’s a little shaky standing. The therapist said “That’s enough for today”. Hope Jack can do more tomorrow. His mental state is normal (no wisecracks) and is eating well. Hope he doesn’t put that weight back on. He has lost 70 pounds since this time last year when he was at Manor Care. Still a big guy though.
God Bless………………………N(ita Underwood)
This give more hope than anything else for the past 6 weeks. I'll try to keep up as the days go by.
FREUD
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What great news. Hopefully he continues the upward progress. :-D :-D :-D
Pete
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As soon as I see another post I will share it with everyone.
FREUD
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Freud, thanks for the update, BTW. Gear Grinder Bob Webb is also in the hospital with fluid on a lung and some infection they are treating. Will keep you posted.
Glen B.
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I saw Jack this morning, he looked good to me, he has lost weight which he needed in my opinion. He didn't know whether he was going to do any physical therapy today yet. He said many of the " garage" have been by and he was glad to see them. JD
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Thanks JD tell him I said hello and glad :-) he is doing better
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Is he at home or still in the therapy center?
Anyone that goes to see him, mention me and confuse him somemore.
Give Nita a hug and take her to lunch.
FREUD
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Things are lookin' UP.
This came Thursday.
Things are looking good. Jack has sat up to eat his meals 3 times now and has gone to the bathroom. He needs his walker and wheelchair, but is noticeably stronger. He has lost another 6 pounds this last week. No clue why. He is eating everything they give him. I hope the doctor will notice this rapid weight loss and try to slow it down a bit. I’m concerned that he will lose muscle mass too. He still sleeps a lot, but PLEASE WAKE HIM when you come to visit. He sleeps too much. Dr. doesn’t believe he is depressed, so we need to stimulate him and help him gain interest in “things”. Thanks so much for your support. God Bless……………………….n
I'll see if I can talk to him.
FREUD
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No doubt, it's because all of us have our fingers crossed.
This came today, Monday March 6
Spoke to the NEW doctor, Dr. Hadi. Today was Dr. Hadi’s first day on the job. She seems to be very sharp and has a good bedside manner. Jack is progressing and now weighs 242 pounds. I was concerned about the rapid weight loss and asked about tests for the thyroid and pancreas. They have already done thyroid tests and all is well. Jack does not demonstrate any symptoms to warrant tests of the pancreas. Dr. Hadi said she thought he was doing very well and wants to keep him a little longer, maybe until the end of the week. Jack still needs to work on his mobility. They will send him home when he “levels out” on his improvement. Then, they will send a physical therapist to the house for a short time, maybe only 8 sessions. Better than nothing. I’ll let you know his release date when it comes.
God Bless,
Nita
Still a long ways to go but it's lookin' better for Jack.
I'm overjoyed.
FREUD
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I haven't heard anything new.
I have friends down there that
should be able to provide some
info. I'll rattle the cage door.
FREUD
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This was received Monday March 13th. Things are looking much better.
Jack has been found medically sound. He is still very weak and will need to continue physical therapy. Therapists will start Wednesday at 10 a.m
Jack is being released Tuesday. George Steele will be bringing him home. Thank you George.
The Garage will be open Wednesday at 8p.m. Please note the time. I will not be opening earlier than 8. I will have something sweet to eat and coffee of course. If Jack does not come out to the garage, you are invited to visit him in his bedroom and then sit around in the garage and visit with one another. Hope to see you soon………………….Nita
FREUD
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That's really great news if anyone can tell Jack the crew from CONN says hi we would greatly appreciate it.
Ron
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I'll try to contact Nita and let her know
about the crew from Conn. I sure hope
the old bugger gets well faster.
FREUD
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A good message for St Patrick's Day:
Most of you already know that Jack is home. He is still weak, but doing physical therapy. Until further notice the NEW GARAGE HOURS will be:
Sunday: CLOSED
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: DOOR OPEN AT 8 A.M.
Thursday: CLOSED
Friday: DOOR OPEN AT 8 A.M.
Saturday: DOOR OPEN AT 8 A.M.
Thanks to all for your support. God Bless………………………N
I should start looking for cheap airfares to go see him.
He's gaining and that's all we can hope for.
Thanks Nita.
FREUD
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Jack's Garage is open on a restricted schedule.
Jack is improving and back in his chair to
council the masses. I can't imagine how
much Nita has had to do to get Jack back in
the main stream but she has accomplished it.
Bless You, Nita.
FREUD
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How is Jack doing?
Ronnieroadster
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Since no one has written much...Jack is doing well. Garage is open every day....JD
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Thanks JD.
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Were making plans for our annual trip to California looking forward to visiting with old friends. We hope to visit with Jack how is he doing?
Ronnieroadster