cassie Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Hello, this is Rob's wife Cassie. As some of you may know, we are travelling in Thailand at the moment. We were scheduled to head home yesterday but life has once again thrown us something unexpected. My hubby has been hit with the Dengue Fever (also known as 'Bone Crushing Fever' to give you an idea of the pain he's been in). You can easily google it for more info. He is in the hospital as I care for our two children at a little guest house here in Bangkok. We try to get over to the hospital to see him once or twice a day. It is a difficult situation, but the kids and I are doing ok and I am doing my best to care for him while looking after the kids. His fever is low now, which is good. His platelets are very low so he will need to stay in the hospital until they stabilize. We've re-scheduled our flight to head home on the 10th but I honestly don't think we'll make it. He's in bed 24/7 and can barely walk. He has definately improved though so I'm staying positive about the situation which is easy to do here in the beautiful land of smiles. He's super bummed about missing out on much of the ice climbing season as it will be a couple of months of recovery for him, and then he'll have to work hard to build up some strength to start climbing again. Please send good positive vibes our way and I will relay any messages you may have for him. It would really mean alot to him to have the support of this community which he feels so connected to. Also, if anyone wants to call and shoot the shit with him, tell him stupid jokes and help cheer him up you can give him a ring at: 001 1 2281 1422 or: 001 1 2281 1100 room number 438 www.mission-hospital.org Peace and love, Cassandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken4ord Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Damn, I can not believe it, that completely sucks. I just got done reading a post of his and sounded like such a great trip. Bummer that it is ending like this. I wish you all the best of luck and Rob a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dechristo Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Give Rob my best. I tried to call his room twice, but no answer. BTW, the telephone number should be: 011 66 (country code), then 2281 1422. The "1100" suffix yielded a fast busy signal, only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Hi Cassie, If there is anything Rachel and I can do please let me know. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevbone Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Hang in there Rob......we will make it to Smith Rocks soon enough.....get well! Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderfour Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Vibes for Rob MC-DAN. I've seen you fight through some difficult routes, you can get better and get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Thinking some good thoughts for you buddy! Get well ASAP. We got some more Index crack to get after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chucK Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Helluva of a curveball Rob and Cassie! We had a mishap in Thailand and the medical care there was great. I hope you guys are having a similar experience. Here's wishes to a speedy and complete recovery for Rob and for Cassie keeping the family running smoothly when far from home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
builder206 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Rob, thanks a lot for your help with improving my rock skills last year. I’m happy you’re on the rebound from this bug and I look forward to more good times at Index next summer. (and maybe Darrington too, right?) I got sick in a foreign country once and man, even if you are still under the weather, you will get a huge boost when you step back onto U.S. soil. Keep your chin up! Best wishes, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 wow...he was just posting! i can totally relate. get well soon Rob! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink_chalk Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 *positive vibes* sickie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billcoe Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 I usually get something that makes me feel like I'm about to die about every time I head that way. They say it is a brave man who farts in Asia. I've found it to be the case. Hang in Rob and get well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekend_Climberz Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Get well D00D! I'll be swinging tha toolz for ya this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archenemy Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 So sorry to hear about this--get better!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 damn that sucks. sounds like you got to enjoy the climbing pre-illness. hope he gets better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Conway Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 hope you get better soon rob, and hope you stay strong cassie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmncwrtr Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Feel better, Rob. Sending hugs your way. Loved your trip report and it won't be long until you're posting more of them so hang in there. And take care of yourself too, Cassie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 get better soon dude - and fuck the tropics! stick to the arctic ice in the future! polar bears n' eskimoes don't have to worry about this kinda crap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Get well soon, Rob. Best wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassie Posted December 9, 2007 Author Share Posted December 9, 2007 Thanks for the support guys! I've printed this off and I'll be heading to the hospital soon to give it to him. His platelets continue to lower, but the fever is gone. We are just waiting for them to start going back up so we can get him out of the hospital. PEACE Cassie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvashtarkatena Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 (edited) Rob, Just got this after being out for 4 days. We're all praying for your dengue to get better. Cassie, what were you thinking when you let Rob out loose on the town in Bankok alone? I guess this gives the phrase "love you long time" a whole new meaning. Bone crushing fever indeed. I love you, man! Edited December 10, 2007 by tvashtarkatena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 get better rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dechristo Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Sickness took you at your name Time to employ the action of your moniker in the snatch of health Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Thanks for the well-wishes everyone. They really helped. It's nice to have friends. I was enough of a pain in the ass for them to finally kick me out of the hospital, so now I'm resting until my flight leaves on the 14th. Luckily, I think that's just enough time to catch malaria. Dengue fever turns out to be an excellent way to lose weight quickly, by the way. Can somebody post this in the weight-loss thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimbingPanther Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Dengue fever turns out to be an excellent way to lose weight quickly, by the way. Can somebody post this in the weight-loss thread? Come home early & charge $500 a kiss :kisss: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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