Please Your Opinion Needed
I as a member and staff Member in the past few months have gone through things that I wouldn't wish on my worst enemies.
Amy posted a card shower and I got like 5,000 cards and gifts so I guess you all love me don't we all support and love each other in our struggles with obesity.
The question I am wanting to ask is, I am clear free of any of the horrible things that was in my body. I had treatments 3 times a day for a month with the Antibiotic that deadens and all the things I had.
I live with my Fience Mandy and 4 small children and I hug and kiss them every single day.... They are Fine as can be.
OK Here is the question and would love to hear all your opinions on this matter.
I am in California, I came to the Event last year and worked the registration table and got to meet every single one of you that was over 300 or 400 people. Many who met me cried cause I inspired them in some way.
OK Here is what I am asking, I have no more symptoms, no more sores, no more viruses. Im off all Antibiotics and the only thing im on now it Pain Killers for pain management. I spoke in front of 400 people telling them my story and I looked around and everyone was crying then they played a tribute to me and my journey.Would it bother you or scare you to be around me? I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR ALL OF YOUR OPINIONS GOOD OR NEGATIVE. Cause I would all Love to See you all once again! Would you want me to come to your West Coast National Convention
Card Shower Needed
Original Post by Amy Williams at 11:12 AM AST on 10/23/2005
Augusta, GA - RNY (05/27/2004)
Most of you know or have heard of Kirk Thompson whom is part of ObesityHelp Staff. He's help thousands of members each day on the site and to help them find surgeons in their area. He's got a heart of gold.
For those that aren't familiar with him, please visit his profile to learn more about him.
http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/profile.php?N=T983696607
He recently on the 19th reached 4 years post op but on top of that - and has been such a inspiration to so many of us losing over 450 pounds. But beyond that I wanted to let you know that Kirk has taken ill and could use our prayers and support. He has something called flesh eating bacteria (Necrotizing Fasciitis), This diagnosis is very rare and can be very serious. He also is suffering from a staff infection and Cellulitis. He is in quarantine and is pretty much isolated at this time. He is currently being picked up 3 times a day and transported for treatments.
The good news is this: The doctors think they have isolated and stopped the flesh eating bacteria! They remain concerned and are monitoring Kirk closely. Kirk is doing all he can to not go back into the hospital....he really should be there, but he is so tired of hospitals that he just couldn't take it anymore.
Please all, he needs our support. This is a very hard time for him right now. Kirk is a truly wonderful person and is always thinking of and doing for others. He is able to receive mail and other items. He said there are no restrictions...he just cant be around people. Even though he is very ill and on all kinds of medicines right now, he still is very concerned about ObesityHelp and how every thing is going. He sends his love to all.
Please if you can find time to send him a card or a little care package, or even just a letter letting him know you are thinking of him. Really anything to help him through these dark hard times. I can only imagine that being isolated in quarantine is absolutely so hard on him.
Kirk's mailing address is here:
Kirk Thompson
C/0 Mandy Swanson
19208 Rawhide Rd.
Jamestown, CA. 95327
Let's show Kirk lots of love,
Amy Williams
Member Services
Obesityhelp.com
Amy posted a card shower and I got like 5,000 cards and gifts so I guess you all love me don't we all support and love each other in our struggles with obesity.
The question I am wanting to ask is, I am clear free of any of the horrible things that was in my body. I had treatments 3 times a day for a month with the Antibiotic that deadens and all the things I had.
I live with my Fience Mandy and 4 small children and I hug and kiss them every single day.... They are Fine as can be.
OK Here is the question and would love to hear all your opinions on this matter.
I am in California, I came to the Event last year and worked the registration table and got to meet every single one of you that was over 300 or 400 people. Many who met me cried cause I inspired them in some way.
OK Here is what I am asking, I have no more symptoms, no more sores, no more viruses. Im off all Antibiotics and the only thing im on now it Pain Killers for pain management. I spoke in front of 400 people telling them my story and I looked around and everyone was crying then they played a tribute to me and my journey.Would it bother you or scare you to be around me? I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR ALL OF YOUR OPINIONS GOOD OR NEGATIVE. Cause I would all Love to See you all once again! Would you want me to come to your West Coast National Convention
Card Shower Needed
Original Post by Amy Williams at 11:12 AM AST on 10/23/2005
Augusta, GA - RNY (05/27/2004)
Most of you know or have heard of Kirk Thompson whom is part of ObesityHelp Staff. He's help thousands of members each day on the site and to help them find surgeons in their area. He's got a heart of gold.
For those that aren't familiar with him, please visit his profile to learn more about him.
http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/profile.php?N=T983696607
He recently on the 19th reached 4 years post op but on top of that - and has been such a inspiration to so many of us losing over 450 pounds. But beyond that I wanted to let you know that Kirk has taken ill and could use our prayers and support. He has something called flesh eating bacteria (Necrotizing Fasciitis), This diagnosis is very rare and can be very serious. He also is suffering from a staff infection and Cellulitis. He is in quarantine and is pretty much isolated at this time. He is currently being picked up 3 times a day and transported for treatments.
The good news is this: The doctors think they have isolated and stopped the flesh eating bacteria! They remain concerned and are monitoring Kirk closely. Kirk is doing all he can to not go back into the hospital....he really should be there, but he is so tired of hospitals that he just couldn't take it anymore.
Please all, he needs our support. This is a very hard time for him right now. Kirk is a truly wonderful person and is always thinking of and doing for others. He is able to receive mail and other items. He said there are no restrictions...he just cant be around people. Even though he is very ill and on all kinds of medicines right now, he still is very concerned about ObesityHelp and how every thing is going. He sends his love to all.
Please if you can find time to send him a card or a little care package, or even just a letter letting him know you are thinking of him. Really anything to help him through these dark hard times. I can only imagine that being isolated in quarantine is absolutely so hard on him.
Kirk's mailing address is here:
Kirk Thompson
C/0 Mandy Swanson
19208 Rawhide Rd.
Jamestown, CA. 95327
Let's show Kirk lots of love,
Amy Williams
Member Services
Obesityhelp.com
Hi Kirk ... I can understand how some small-minded (and even not-so-small-minded) people would be a little apprehensive around you ... I mean I look at my brother ... a total germ freak, which makes me wonder how he ever lived to be 40, since he used to eat dirt. 
Anyway, I think you have to prepare yourself for people to react that way, but as far as I'm concerned, if the infectious disease docs at the hospital cleared you to get out ... you're fine by me! 
I hope you don't take peoples' negative reactions personally ... a lot of times its people who aren't educated about the topic, or hear a few key words and freak out ... it isn't necesssarily a reation to YOU.
Take care ... I'm sure many people will be dishing out the hugs to you!
Karyn
Anyway, I think you have to prepare yourself for people to react that way, but as far as I'm concerned, if the infectious disease docs at the hospital cleared you to get out ... you're fine by me!
I hope you don't take peoples' negative reactions personally ... a lot of times its people who aren't educated about the topic, or hear a few key words and freak out ... it isn't necesssarily a reation to YOU.
Take care ... I'm sure many people will be dishing out the hugs to you!
Karyn 
Kirk, I feel that if your Doctors feel you are not at risk to yourself to travel and you feel up to it then you should go. Put your health first, and don't jeapordize the good you have accomplished for yourself. I know what your disease is all about and I would not feel uncomfortable at all around you. But most importantly you must do what is right for you.
If you can't make the trip then why doesn't someone from the staff set up a cam corder on both sides and have you able to communicate at this affair. I think that may put less stress on you. You could be seen on a monitor and speak just as you were there.
I will prayer really hard for you. God helps those who help others, and It sounds to me that your turn has come up guy.
It must be difficult being so isolated for so long. But you have to keep in mind people are with you in thought all the time. I wish you well, and I hope your decision will be easy.
Barb
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