Makobob update - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

FoodGeekFish · 09-27-2016, 08:22 PM

I had a chance to sit with Bob this evening in his hospital room. He's doing as well as can be expected, but the situation is slightly more serious than previously related to me, which I shared with Buddha.

Bob has been dealing with a foot infection for a while now. 5-6 weeks ago he was at the VA for surgery. The surgery site developed an infection internally, but it went undiagnosed, as the symptoms were attributed to the foot infection. It became septic, and took him down on Sunday morning.

His cardiologist discovered the internal infection yesterday, and has had him on a rigorous antibiotic schedule to clean things up. They discovered that his arteries were 90% occluded as well. He has been having difficulty breathing the past day or so, and as a result, they accelerated his surgery timetable, and he'll be having an angioplasty tomorrow morning.

He's at Tri-City hospital in Oceanside in room 129, no current ETA on when he might be released, it will likely be dependent on the results of the angioplasty tomorrow.

He expects that he will not be traveling to Baja until at least the start of next year. Those that have trips planned are still welcome to travel on their own, but Bob won't be along for the ride. Keys are available in the usual place.

Jason

monstahfish · 09-27-2016, 11:08 PM

I work nearby and will go see him afterwork tomorrow if they'll let me in. If anyone has any ideas of something that would help make his day a little better let me know and I'll try to do it. Keep in mind no food cause of the heart, diabetes and they probably won't let him eat most things while in the hospital.

FoodGeekFish · 09-28-2016, 06:17 AM

Hey Monstah - he's requested books to read. I brought him a couple of Gierach paperbacks yesterday, but as fast as Bob reads, I'm sure he could use more.

Mahigeer · 09-28-2016, 08:35 AM

Thanks for the update.

Please convey our best wishes for his speedy recovery.

monstahfish · 09-28-2016, 07:28 PM

Just saw Bob he's very appreciative of the well wishes and in good spirits. They're still working on the infection before they can clear the blockage so he's not out of the woods but he seemed stable. Hopefully he'll be home in a few days.

ful-rac · 09-28-2016, 09:07 PM

Prayers and well wishes Bob!

I'll upload some pictures for you.

svendawg · 09-29-2016, 06:37 AM

Bob, I wish I could be there to help you get through your ordeal and to help you out with heading up those scheduled trips for the remainder of this year.

I will get in touch with you when I get back to Calif in late October so I can come and see you.
Keep us all posted, there are many in this community that are concerned about you.
And remember PARADISE (Baja) awaits you.

buddha · 09-29-2016, 11:39 AM

I talked to him on the phone today and he sounded in very good spirits. A possibility he said of leaving the hospital on Tuesday.

Zed · 09-29-2016, 11:51 AM

Thats positive news. Thanks buddha!

rossman · 10-02-2016, 06:30 AM

I had a nice chat with makobob last evening and his infections seem to be pretty much under control now. If all goes well for the week end, he will have the arterial rotor rooter procedure mon Monday and hopefully home by Wednesday.

EastLosYaker · 10-02-2016, 07:34 AM

Our thoughts are with you Bob! Can't wait to see fish with you again!

Ro12 · 10-02-2016, 09:40 AM

Get well
Stay positive

Gr8fuldude · 10-02-2016, 04:11 PM

Roberto,

The prayers of everyone at the restaurant are with you, amigo. I'm glad to know you are getting good care and hoping to see you back down at your place when you are able. Baja isn't the same without you there.

Just want you to know how grateful I am to call you my friend.

Take care amigo,

Paul

Jimmyz123 · 10-03-2016, 06:30 AM

Hang in there Bob, you got this. You're in my prayer and will keep the positive thoughts focused on you.

Chuck D · 10-03-2016, 07:50 AM

Much love Bob, I am sure we will see you back in action soon my friend. All the best amigo!

09-27-2016, 08:22 PM	#1
FoodGeekFish Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 321	Makobob update I had a chance to sit with Bob this evening in his hospital room. He's doing as well as can be expected, but the situation is slightly more serious than previously related to me, which I shared with Buddha. Bob has been dealing with a foot infection for a while now. 5-6 weeks ago he was at the VA for surgery. The surgery site developed an infection internally, but it went undiagnosed, as the symptoms were attributed to the foot infection. It became septic, and took him down on Sunday morning. His cardiologist discovered the internal infection yesterday, and has had him on a rigorous antibiotic schedule to clean things up. They discovered that his arteries were 90% occluded as well. He has been having difficulty breathing the past day or so, and as a result, they accelerated his surgery timetable, and he'll be having an angioplasty tomorrow morning. He's at Tri-City hospital in Oceanside in room 129, no current ETA on when he might be released, it will likely be dependent on the results of the angioplasty tomorrow. He expects that he will not be traveling to Baja until at least the start of next year. Those that have trips planned are still welcome to travel on their own, but Bob won't be along for the ride. Keys are available in the usual place. Jason

09-28-2016, 09:07 PM	#6
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Prayers and well wishes Bob! I'll upload some pictures for you. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

09-29-2016, 06:37 AM	#7
svendawg Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Wildomar, Ca. Posts: 331	well wishes Bob, I wish I could be there to help you get through your ordeal and to help you out with heading up those scheduled trips for the remainder of this year. I will get in touch with you when I get back to Calif in late October so I can come and see you. Keep us all posted, there are many in this community that are concerned about you. And remember PARADISE (Baja) awaits you.

09-29-2016, 11:51 AM	#9
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	Thats positive news. Thanks buddha! __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

10-02-2016, 06:30 AM	#10
rossman Marginally Irrelevant Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bahia Asuncion Posts: 936	I had a nice chat with makobob last evening and his infections seem to be pretty much under control now. If all goes well for the week end, he will have the arterial rotor rooter procedure mon Monday and hopefully home by Wednesday. __________________ "When beholding the tranquil beauty and brilliancy of the ocean’s skin, one forgets the tiger heart that pants beneath it; and would not willingly remember that this velvet paw but conceals a remorseless fang. " — Herman Melville Y'all come see me now, hear!

09-27-2016, 11:08 PM	#2
monstahfish Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 420	I work nearby and will go see him afterwork tomorrow if they'll let me in. If anyone has any ideas of something that would help make his day a little better let me know and I'll try to do it. Keep in mind no food cause of the heart, diabetes and they probably won't let him eat most things while in the hospital.

09-28-2016, 06:17 AM	#3
FoodGeekFish Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 321	Hey Monstah - he's requested books to read. I brought him a couple of Gierach paperbacks yesterday, but as fast as Bob reads, I'm sure he could use more.

09-28-2016, 08:35 AM	#4
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,897	Thanks for the update. Please convey our best wishes for his speedy recovery.

09-28-2016, 07:28 PM	#5
monstahfish Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 420	Just saw Bob he's very appreciative of the well wishes and in good spirits. They're still working on the infection before they can clear the blockage so he's not out of the woods but he seemed stable. Hopefully he'll be home in a few days.

09-29-2016, 11:39 AM	#8
buddha Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chula vista Posts: 907	I talked to him on the phone today and he sounded in very good spirits. A possibility he said of leaving the hospital on Tuesday.

10-02-2016, 07:34 AM	#11
EastLosYaker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: East Los Angeles Posts: 220	Our thoughts are with you Bob! Can't wait to see fish with you again!

10-02-2016, 09:40 AM	#12
Ro12 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 137	Get well Stay positive

10-02-2016, 04:11 PM	#13
Gr8fuldude Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Tehachapi, CA Posts: 166	Roberto, The prayers of everyone at the restaurant are with you, amigo. I'm glad to know you are getting good care and hoping to see you back down at your place when you are able. Baja isn't the same without you there. Just want you to know how grateful I am to call you my friend. Take care amigo, Paul

10-03-2016, 06:30 AM	#14
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	Hang in there Bob, you got this. You're in my prayer and will keep the positive thoughts focused on you. __________________ No better time than being on the water, God Bless, JimmyZ

10-03-2016, 07:50 AM	#15
Chuck D Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Park Posts: 559	Much love Bob, I am sure we will see you back in action soon my friend. All the best amigo!