Jeramie Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 First off, it is E Coli. No one wanted to commit to what the bacteria is. However, I got a call from the Health Department on our trek home. They are releasing a 100% conformation that it is E Coli. I had to take a 45 minute, over the phone interview on what i've ate over the past two weeks. The hospital finally placed me in a room at 3:30 Tuesday morning. After a CT Scan and several blood test they confirmed leashons in my small intestine and colon. That was enough for them to keep me. I also hadn't had anything to eat or drink for 24 hours and I was loosing fluids quickly. That caused extreme dehydration and caused horrible cramps in my legs, back, and joints. I had severe cramping in my stomach from the bacteria. I was very nauseous and my body temp shot up to 102... it was just horrible. Yesterday the took blood hour after hour for testing. They also took countless stool samples. They are doing a culture on all of my samples to try and identify the strain of E Coli. I had no idea there was more than one type. Anyway, I pretty much haven't slept since Sunday considering the nurses coming in every two hours. Giving me meds, taking blood, and shots in the stomach to keep away blood clots. Ive called in to work and will not be there until Tuesday. Im going to rest up this week. Im on a very, very strict diet. I cant eat salt, pepper, sugar, etc. I have to eat blan, non-chewable foods. If I do start to run a fever or have diarrhea I am suppose to head to the hospital. Basically I was released on the pretense that I would not mess around at all if I had so much as a hint of any serious symptom. This is going to go from bad to worse. This restaurant feeds roughly 1,000 people a day on the weekends. The sad part is its a great restaurant. They have had several surprise inspections and haven't had so much as a violation. There is a possibility that it is tainted products being delivered. There is a lot here that I couldn't say without making the post a mile long. As things are brought to light Ill try to update everyone. Right now I just need some serious rest. I'm wiped out. Ill be here off and on for the next few days. I really cant do anything including taking care of our two girls. I cant be in contact with anyone elses food, mouths, saliva, etc. for risk of passing it on. Thanks for the Prayers gang, they are very much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alisha Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Good Lord Jeramie. This is just flat out terrible! Hope you feel better ASAP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Glad to hear you are home, but please follow the doctors orders! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Glad to see your at home! Take care and get that REST! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Wow....will keep praying for you, brother....glad you're home. Rest up and get better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 that is some pretty serious stuff. glad you are home and don't have to suffer through any of the consequences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 I'm also happy your home, and pray for a quick recovery. You the first one that I know who has caught that, now I have a better understanding how it affects people. Good luck Jeramie too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Im glad your home bud! Just so you know the place your talking about had 9 serious health violations on it's last inspection according to newsok.com. You need to take more than five days off too bud! Don't mess around with this. I knew you'd pull through, and I'll continue to pray your strength returns soon. God bless bud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Great News Jeramie. Glad to hear your home, now just rest up and take it easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Prayers go out that you feel better soon. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Glad your home....feel better soon bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted August 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Just so you know the place your talking about had 9 serious health violations on it's last inspection according to newsok.com. However, the news builds this stuff up like you wouldn't believe. My wife's cousin is working the investigation. He has the list and said the violations are such as a ceiling tile that needs replaced and a fire extinguisher that needed charged. The health department gave them a sweep after this outbreak and they have a clean bill. I also have family that works there. She has told me they keep it very, very clean. However, that doesn't sale for the media. They are blowing this up so that it looks like the restaurant was lax in food preparation and such. That is far from the truth. Keep in mind in the 80's Jack In the Box had an outbreak. It wasn't a single restaurants poor habit but tainted meat. The word is this could possibly be the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 WOW..you are one of the Blessed ones to come through all that..glad to hear things are starting to turn for the better...stay on top of it, follow Dr.'s orders!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Glad you are home take good care of yourself. Wow! Keeping you in our prayers here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 glad you're going to survive, jeramie. sure am sorry for you pain. you'll soon have a string of attorneys knocking on your door,.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowtechTurkeyHunter Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,411883,00.html Heres the story on Fox news guys. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerforged Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Glad you are doing some better Jeramie. Hang tough and do what the Docs say. More prayers sent from South Carolina. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Glad to hear you made it home bud! Hope you get well soon. Prayers on the way to ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2hunt Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Keepin ya in my prayers buddy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Good to have you back Jeramie. Hope ya get better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 So glad you are home! Prayers still coming your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aksheephuntress Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 ...Oh, this is good news! -Glad to hear you are home, and the immediate scare and danger has seemed to past- -as many others have said, though...-continual prayer for your full recovery, Jeramie.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Glad to hear you are at home, get some rest and our prayers will continue!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntnMa Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 continue to heal.....feel better real soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Glad to hear you are home Jeramie. Hope you can get some rest now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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