3 observations of earth shattering importance

[Botany]

1) The area that Trump does his pre and post trial meets with the press looks
like a hog pen that they set up @ the state fair.



b) Trump is looking like death on a stick @ times with the puffy bags of un recirculated
blood under his eyes that become more and more noticeable as his makeup wears off,
his face is showing that he is under real strain and knows the trial is going against him,
and his hair and makeup which never looked good to begin with is now just crazy bad
with his hair looking like shit and sections of his face, ears, and scalp now looking
really white.

iii). For the few that care my health is coming back from almost dying from an e-coli
and sepsis infection last October/November. I was in a hospital or nursing home 3.5
months, unable to walk, my brain was really fucked up, I lost 30 + lbs, l lost much of my
strength… I could not curl 15 pounds ….. I could not drive, and I had a drain tube from my
liver to collect “fun stuff.”


My #s from last Friday.

B.P. 108/88

A 1 C 5

Blood Glucose 110 to 120 non fasting

Liver enzymes Good

Now Driving and doing some work too.

I can go up and down stairs.

I haven’t fallen for over a month but I have to pay attention to my footing.

I have my doggie back.

[Ocelot II]

1. It's great that your health is returning!

And thanks for your other observations!

[Botany]

3. Put some saw dust in the bottom of the pen and it would be a perfect hog pen

[Raven]

2. You are an inspiration! And your dog is beautiful. n/t

[Botany]

5. That is a clip picture from the web. Mine is better looking.

My girl has a black nose and is very smart too. She brings me her leash,
my shoes, my winter hat when it is cold, and a coat or jersey when she
wants to go out.

[AllaN01Bear]

18. got u trained well.

[Kid Berwyn]

4. Excellent news!

Lots of relieved DUers, Botany.

BTW: Great observations, too.

[underpants]

6. Sounds like an upswing

❤️

[planetc]

7. Besides the content of your post, I admire your numbering system.

Namely 1), b), and iii). Your mental acuity seems above average, and your dog is smarter than TFG.

[Botany]

16. " .... your dog is smarter than TFG."

That is a very low bar. Donny V. S. P. speaking about the denial of his Constitutional rights
as he is out on bail, having a fair trial, and speaking to the press and public, which are
Constitutionally Protected entities shows just how out of touch he is.

[planetc]

52. I meant no disrespect to your dog. Let me rephrase what I meant.

Your dog is smarter than 90% of the dogs on your block, or in your county, whichever has more dogs. Also, when somebody says that a human has been "bestial," I always feel animals are being insulted.

[Boomerproud]

8. We do care Botany.

Sounds like you've been through hell and back. What a strong spirit you have!

[Botany]

10. I don't remember much of the hospital but the nursing home was a nightmare

I was one of the few who was going to get out the other residents were in different
stages of dying. Even though I was really screwed up I had one goal; Get back to my
little house and dog. I even enjoy doing the dishes and cooking. The food in the nursing
home was God Awful.

[DENVERPOPS]

48. Wow

same thing with me Botany. I remember not one single thing from month in the Hospital, but what people have told me.
They finally wiped out the infection, after losing 40 lbs, and me looking like someone from Hitler's concentration camps.....
Then, came the nursing home.....OMG it was a horrific lack of care.....and that was during the days. At night, and on weekends, it became a true HOUSE OF HORRORS. I told my wife after four days, if she didn't get me out of there, I would crawl out onto the street and get hit by a bus......thank goodness she did.
I am glad you recovered okay Botany....

[Botany]

50. The nights were the worse. Until I got some gummies and pain killers.

Some of the assistant nurses went out of their way to be shits to me. Sadly much of
the group that was shitty to me were African American and they got joy out of being
nasty. Btw I have put my ass on the line in some very bad neighborhoods to make sure
that the people there could vote and their vote would be counted too. In a few places some
very tough A.A. men rode along with me to make sure I was safe.

[DENVERPOPS]

60. Good job!

My "nurse" was palming my pain pills and substituting generic acetominiphine which look the same.......

In Colorado, we have TWO inspectors for all rest homes & rehab places in the entire state. We had FOUR, but a guy and his wife that own 150 of them gave Governor Owens a huge campaign donation, and he cut it to TWO......Cute, huh.

In a rest home here last year, a woman with severe dementia got up in the middle of the night, walked out into the lobby, walked out the front door, and wandered around. The only problem was it was windy, snowing and 15 degrees. You can guess the outcome when they realized it the next day.............

Almost all of these facilities are despicable, and in some cases criminal in their negligence...........

[Botany]

62. In the nursing home I was at I also saw incredible acts of kindness by some of the staff, the patients,

… and family members too. I had a roommate who was in the act of dying and in rough way
and his brother was there everyday to look after him. And when I complemented him he just
gave me a little smile and said I am Chinese and we take of family. One of the P.T.s … physical
therapist… got me up and walking by putting me on an old fashioned walker and then hooking me
to her and then started walking backwards…. I did about 50 feet. I also started to do lots of
“skull crushers” with a 25 lbs dumbbell. By the time I left left I was doing sets of 10 for a total
of 100 lifts.

[MLAA]

9. Fantastic! I am so glad to hear your recovery is progressing so well after your long near death experience.

[CrispyQ]

11. Wow. You've been on a helluva a path!

So glad to hear you're doing better & that your good friend is with you again!

[cate94]

12. I'm glad you are home

With your very smart dog.

[et tu]

13. recovering from serious

health issues is very hard. you have positive
health progression so continue to take good
cars of yourself and thank you for posting~

[KS Toronado]

14. Glad you're getting back to normal health.

[Wild blueberry]

15. Happy you are home!

Not as happy as your dog, I bet. And you, every day is a pearl.
Enjoy your lovely life! We are all grateful.

[AllaN01Bear]

17. a1c is good , yes t,,, is falling apart b4 our eyes .

love your doggo. nice and easy up and down stairss.

[flying_wahini]

19. I'm glad you're are back Botany!

I’m sure it is wonderful to be home at last and sleeping in your own bed with your 🥰 dog beside you.

[orangecrush]

20. I care

And am glad you are bouncing back.

[Botany]

24. Thanx

It is a long road and still have a long way to go. Getting in and out of a car is hard.
Something about being cut in half and your guts scooped out leaves some residual
pain.

Indian Doctor @ the nursing home story. I really liked that guy.

Me, “where they did the surgery really hurts.”
Doctor, “it will”
Me, “how long will it hurt?”
Doctor, “for a long time.”
Me, “no sugar coating it?”
Doctor, “no”
Me.

[orangecrush]

44. You're welcome

Keep getting better!

[Goddessartist]

21. Excellent observations and news!

I am so grateful for your recovery, long as it was. I'm very grateful for you.

I had a long recovery after my heart attack, but nothing like yours. Blessings!

[spanone]

22. Great News Botany!!!!!

[NoSheep]

23. Very good news on your health and your dog!!!

[brer cat]

25. Great news, Botany.

[Karadeniz]

26. Thanks for sharing your good news....makes us happy !!!!!

[live love laugh]

27. Glad you are on the mend ❤️‍🩹

[Arne]

28. Firstly, I love pigs

Second, that's my dog

Third, glad you are returning to good health.

[sheshe2]

29. The hog pen is perfect.😆

Glad to hear you are on the mend and back home with your pup! 💕

[Joinfortmill]

30. Thanks for update. Glad you're doing better.

[pandr32]

31. Glad to hear you are on the mend.

I'm sure your dog is, too. Such a nice looking dog.

[Efilroft Sul]

32. Observation #3's results matter most. Stay well!

[Fla Dem]

33. Glad you're recovering and hope it continues. Best News....You got your doggie back!!!!

[bleedingulcers]

34. You may be surprised....

by how many of us care about you. Maybe we haven't met, or haven't interacted, but the world is full of people who care deeply about anyone who is ill, sad, struggling in any way.

Trust that you're loved more than you can imagine!

[Marthe48]

35. You are tough to get through all that

The best part of your post is that you got your dog back. Enjoy that safe landing

[mountain grammy]

36. Good news Botany

so glad you're progressing.. Hoping for a full recovery for you..

[people]

37. So glad you have regained your health!

Enjoy your healthy self now.

[calimary]

38. Good news!

That first photo is why I’m moving toward vegetarianism.

[Bayard]

39. Glad you are back and recovering!

I'm sure your sweet pupster will help with that.

[MontanaMama]

40. I care about your health.

It is wonderful to know you are doing so well! E-Coli and sepsis in particular are no joke. Also, everything is better with a dog. Every single thing.

[Botany]

47. Years ago I was going out with a very pretty lady she had done acting and had been a model ...

…. I used to be not too bad …. and I had my 1st lab who was about a year old and she
gave me a choice between her and my dog. I made a dinner for us not long after that
after which I let my Mac lick the plates and skillet clean and then put ‘em away in front
of her after which I never saw her again. After I lost my last one in August of 2018 I
thought I was done with dogs but in 2020 I was working @ the breeder where I got my
others and the owner came out and put a collar on my girl … about 4 months old … and
then I became a doggy dad again.

Dogs are the best people. We do about 2 miles a day. Great P.T. and I am getting my
balance and endurance back too. I had to put her choke collar back on because she is
really strong and could pull me over in a heartbeat.

She likes to get out and read the pee mail.

[MontanaMama]

55. "Pee Mail". I'm so using that.

I saw you mention in a comment that your yellow lab has a black nose. It's almost hard to find a yellow without a pink nose these days. Just an observation on my part, not a judgement. You're doing 2 miles a day? You're doing GREAT!

My husband has always had chocolate labs, he likes the steadiness of a lab. I've always had a border collie, their crazy matches mine.

[mgardener]

41. I am so happy for you!

[Tesha]

42. Healing takes such a long time

…welcome back!

[mahina]

43. Wow. Good luck Botany.

Thinking of you

[Hermit-The-Prog]

45. Please give that beautiful dog a hug from me.

That face alone is a whole bundle of therapy!

[yonder]

46. Welcome back, Botany!

It IS good to see your name here in the light again.

Here's wishing for continued progress and staying on top of any challenges. For protection against any new setbacks, I'll borrow a battle cry from a favorite funny movie: Serpentine!

[ancianita]

49. Of course we care, Botany. I care. It's

reasonable to assume that you've been on the mend when you're not heard from. So glad you're feeling so much better after being so near death. Sounds like you got good care.
Every day you're stronger; even if you don't get back to the plateau of health you were in, you sound more hopeful and normally active.

Looking forward to more of your posts. We need you around here.

Your dog lives to love you; hug her a lot.

[redwitch]

51. Thanks for some good news!

I’m glad you are feeling better and that you have your doggie back!

[Diamond_Dog]

53. I'm so happy to hear you survived that nightmare.

Hospitals/nursing homes …. Makes you wonder how anyone gets out of these places alive. I’m sorry you got such rotten care. Hopefully no more of that in your future.

Yellow Labs are the Best! I have one, too.

Keep on keepin’ on!

[Botany]

56. I had a big chunky male who was a black lab

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Died in mine and my son’s arms at 11.5 … he had kidney disease and his heart gave out. Even with
the kidney disease he was good up until his last 10 days but when he couldn’t stand back up it
was time. All dogs are good dogs. The breeder had a little Japanese Chin which they had rescued
when the owner got sick and a never thought I would like little dogs but that animal stole my heart
along with their big Doberman Pinscher (security for the kennel and the family) I treasure the memories
of those animals. If I sat down the Chin and the Doberman would be all over me.

[10 Turtle Day]

54. Hope you feel stronger each day!

Sounds like you’ve been to hell and back, but I’m happy you made it back. I always enjoy reading your posts.

As for the TSF, I keep hoping he’ll blow an artery from all the stress. Well deserved stress for him at that. His turn to squirm after all he put us through.

[mamacita75]

57. Wow

That is a horrible thing to have happened to you. I hope you had love and caring around you. You have come back from that inevitably changed. My goodness, so glad to see you back on your feet, able to function again and especially to have your doggie back! Health scares like that are terrifying!

[gademocrat7]

58. Good news!

So happy you are recovering and doing so much better. Take care.🤗

[wendyb-NC]

59. That's great news

Keep getting stronger, glad you are back on DU.

[Saoirse9]

61. So glad you're on the mend! And got your dog back

most important of all. And what a beautiful dog!!!

Also observations re: trump I have noticed the same thing. Hygeine and grooming are slipping. He's probably not used to waking up before 12:00PM.

[Botany]

64. I don't want him to die right away but to live to suffer the indignities of more criminal, civil trials, ....

… the US Capitol Police want a piece of him … and being sent to prison. And yes look @ Trump
@ the end of a day in court and those bags of purple blood under his eyes MIGHT BE a sign of
coronary heart disease. If he died tomorrow I would not be surprised.

The mother fucker is in a large part responsible for the 14 million dead worldwide from C-19.
He got rid of the people, the protocols, and needed materials that President Obama and Dr.
Fauci put together to stop or slow the spread of an airborne virus. Btw the 14 million figure
includes all those who died without being diagnosed with the disease or all those people who
could not get needed medical treatments because the health care networks were swamped
with C-19 cases.

[Saoirse9]

66. We fucking hate him and everything he stands for.

It should make me feel good that he's looking awful. But I just want him GONE by any means necessary. Rot in prison, die of a massive coronary, I don't care how. I don't want to see that ugly face ever again.

Scum of the earth LOOKS LIKE scum. He looks like he smells bad.

[barbtries]

63. Botany!

what a nightmare. So glad you're on the mend!

[Botany]

65. I had a roommate that watched Fox News and replays of the OSU vs Michigan game.

His tv remote “disappeared.”

[Duncanpup]

67. Awesome for you Botany and best dog.

[senseandsensibility]

68. So glad you're doing better!

I hope your health keeps improving my friend.

[sellitman]

69. Everyone here including me is thrilled you are getting better.

You are a fighter. I am humbled.

[Trueblue Texan]

70. Great to hear this!

free advice from someone who knows? Most common cause of falls is turning. Remedy: keep nose and toes aligned at all time, especially when turning!

[lostnfound]

71. We care a lot.

I’m so glad you are feeling better and have your dog back.
I love dogs.
I love your posts on DU.

[summer_in_TX]

72. Oh Botany, scary stuff. So glad you made it and are getting better.

Thanks for the encouraging observations re Trump. Hope his adoring fans are seeing something new.

[Silent3]

73. Happy to hear you're doing so much better!

As for "Trump is looking like death on a stick", well, just think about how long Mitch McConnell has looked like, well, like Mitch McConnell. Evil has a way of clinging to life it seems.

[Evolve Dammit]

74. Holy smokes. You have been through the wringer and back. So glad you're on the other side. All the best to you, ED

[malaise]

75. So glad you're healingwell

:grouphug;

[AmBlue]

76. so glad to hear

... that you're on the mend and have your pupster back. It's quite a journey you've been on. I always enjoy your posts.