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 2007-09-12 7:51 AM in reply to: #961182 |
Cycling Guru  15134    Fulton, MD |  Subject: RE: Deanna Babcock - Thoughts and PrayersYet more great news! Congrats on getting out of there. Now the real fun begins with getting your life back on track. And it sounds like you have a plan and still kickin' that awesome positive outlook!! Continue to improve and inspire others as you work through this next phase of your life. And you WILL kick your friend's butt at the HIM because you have the determination and fight to get there. |
| 2007-09-12 7:57 AM in reply to: #898191 |
Expert 957 Charlotte, NC | Subject: RE: Deanna Babcock - Thoughts and Prayers Congratulations on the jailbreak! I know your road back is just beginning but this is a huge step in the right direction. I had already decided that White Lake would be my first HIM....know I've got to worry about you beating me too....Seriously, we're all looking forward to meeting you there. I have no doubts that you can be there competing if you set your mind to it! |
| 2007-09-12 7:58 AM in reply to: #898191 |
Champion 15211 Southern Chicago Suburbs, IL | Subject: RE: Deanna Babcock - Thoughts and Prayers Loving the log! Great data! Looking forward to hearing more. Take care and keep in touch. We are only a click of the mouse away. |
| 2007-09-12 8:47 AM in reply to: #898191 |
Master 2005 South Florida | Subject: RE: Deanna Babcock - Thoughts and Prayers There's no place like home...at least compared to the hospital! So glad to hear the news. Carry on  |
| 2007-09-12 10:17 AM in reply to: #898191 |
Regular 78 | Subject: RE: Deanna Babcock - Thoughts and Prayers Deanna, WOW!!! whooo hoooo for you! I got tears in my eyes from your log! I love mostly the 4 times ... being normal. Thank god!!! Please let us know which races you will be at. I will be at which ones I could to support you... from the sideline (or racing it with you, if I can keep up that is!). Keep us informed!!!! You have a whole crew supporting you with the days, months and years ahead! |
| 2007-09-12 10:23 AM in reply to: #961273 |
| Member 10 Raleigh | Subject: RE: Deanna Babcock - Thoughts and Prayers Deanna--- You don't know me, but we share the same coach. I also came to visit you in the hosp. when you were in your "coma". I was there the day you opened your eyes to pet the funny little dog. Do you remember? LOL!!! Anyway, I just want you to know that the A.E. Finley YMCA is racing Duke 1/2 in your honor this SUnday. You are such an inspiration to us all. I hope that maybe you, me and D can go to lunch soon. Margo Pitts |
| 2007-09-12 10:38 AM in reply to: #898191 |
Regular 65 Chester, NY | Subject: RE: Deanna Babcock - Thoughts and Prayers What awesome news. So comforting to be going home. You are a trooper. Please keep us up to date on your progress. Pretty gold leg, woo hoo!! You are an inspiration to so many. Your spirit and humor are immeasurable. Take care of yourself. Julie |
| 2007-09-12 11:12 AM in reply to: #898191 |
Extreme Veteran 790 Rocklin | Subject: RE: Deanna Babcock - Thoughts and Prayers It's truly amazing that you are even posting here. Thank God. Can't wait to see the next log entry!!! Congrats on going home!!! |
| 2007-09-12 11:51 AM in reply to: #898191 |
Expert 767 Littleton, Colorado | Subject: RE: Deanna Babcock - Thoughts and Prayers Only 3 edible meals?? No wonder you lost 35 pounds! Get home, where your mom can feed you all your favs! So glad to hear you will be going home! Keep us updated on your progress! You could use the log feature on here to keep track of your PT and progress. Now you have me thinking of White Lake! |
| 2007-09-12 1:45 PM in reply to: #898191 |
| 6 | Subject: RE: Deanna Babcock - Thoughts and Prayers CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR DISCHARGE. You obviously rock. It is truly a miracle that you have been discharge home this soon although I'm sure that to you it is not soon enough. Keep up the wonderful progress you have been making. You are an inspiration for all of what can be accomplished with prayer, perseverance and support from family and friends. MaryAnn (Mac Murray) Ray |
| 2007-09-12 1:47 PM in reply to: #898191 |
COURT JESTER 12230 ROCKFORD, IL | Subject: RE: Deanna Babcock - Thoughts and Prayers Congrats on going home and getting ready to kick butt in May. |
| 2007-09-12 2:20 PM in reply to: #961169 |
Pro 4174 Keller, Texas | Subject: RE: Deanna Babcock - Thoughts and Prayers dlb3830 - 2007-09-12 7:18 AM Well, today is the day I've been waiting for ever since I woke up and realized that I hated being in the hospital: I get to go home. Since we're all athletes and we log progress in hours, minutes, and seconds, I thought a quantitative summary of my hospital stay would be appropriate.
1,324,498: times nurses ripped tape/tegaderm/electrodes off my body 1,759: times my oxygen saturation, pulse, and blood pressure were taken 400: approximate distance in feet I can cover on crutches without falling/becoming fatigued 55: length in days of my total hospital stay 35: pounds of weight I lost, including a missing leg 14: holes in my body that were not meant to be holes 10: doctors I had throughout my stay 7: number of surgeries I had 5: weeks I was in a coma 4: times I was cognitively evaluated and found to be completely normal 3: good meals consisting of hospital food, or approximately 5% rate of edibility 2: times I went missing and caused my nurses to make phone calls to find me 1: time I was called a smart a$$ by my therapist, random 3:30am Jamaican sponge bath, leg I now have GOING HOME...PRICELESS!! Congrats. Please continue to update!!
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| 2007-09-12 7:23 PM in reply to: #898191 |
Champion 7704 Williamston, Michigan | Subject: RE: Deanna Babcock - Thoughts and Prayers Congratulations on your escape!!! I'm sure you will have that leg figured out in no time and be back biking and running and swimming. You are a true inspration to all of us!! |
| 2007-09-12 10:02 PM in reply to: #898191 |
Master 1292 Houston | Subject: RE: Deanna Babcock - Thoughts and Prayers Thanks for the update, Dee. I am thrilled to hear you are heading for home. Please let us know how you are doing and keep that fabulous positive attitude, it will serve you well in the times ahead. |
| 2007-09-14 10:32 AM in reply to: #898191 |
MotoQueen 13195 | Subject: RE: Deanna Babcock - Thoughts and Prayers Deanna, awesome news, going home! You are an inspiration to so many at this point, imagine what you can do when you try. Thoughts and prayers will continue to go your way and can't wait to hear the results of your next race. Go Girl! |
| 2007-09-14 9:11 PM in reply to: #961169 |
Extreme Veteran 463 Fort Worth, TX | Subject: RE: Deanna Babcock - Thoughts and Prayers dlb3830 - 2007-09-12 7:18 AM Well, today is the day I've been waiting for ever since I woke up and realized that I hated being in the hospital: I get to go home. Since we're all athletes and we log progress in hours, minutes, and seconds, I thought a quantitative summary of my hospital stay would be appropriate. 1,324,498: times nurses ripped tape/tegaderm/electrodes off my body 1,759: times my oxygen saturation, pulse, and blood pressure were taken 400: approximate distance in feet I can cover on crutches without falling/becoming fatigued 55: length in days of my total hospital stay 35: pounds of weight I lost, including a missing leg 14: holes in my body that were not meant to be holes 10: doctors I had throughout my stay 7: number of surgeries I had 5: weeks I was in a coma 4: times I was cognitively evaluated and found to be completely normal 3: good meals consisting of hospital food, or approximately 5% rate of edibility 2: times I went missing and caused my nurses to make phone calls to find me 1: time I was called a smart a$$ by my therapist, random 3:30am Jamaican sponge bath, leg I now have Right. So I leave with a pretty sweet gold prosthetic leg; I've yet to figure out how to use it. My primary form of mobility will be wheelchairing, supplemented with crutching as my balance improves. I intend to go back to school this semester on research and independent study credits. I told one of my co-workers that I would race him (and beat him) at the White Lake half ironman in early May, so I better figure out how to run and bike ride by February or so. We'll see how that goes. I'll probably start small with a plain 5k race and go from there.
Again, thanks for the support and encouragement.
Deanna Just a note....you will be an inspiration to lots of xc kids. Blessing kiddo. Be strong!! Thank you for allowing us to get a glimpse of all that you are going through.
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| 2007-09-15 9:10 AM in reply to: #898191 |
Pro 4507 Simpsonville, SC | Subject: RE: Deanna Babcock - Thoughts and Prayers Reading your laundry list of trials and tribulations has brought tears to my eyes. Not just about your ordeal, but the strength, sass and grace you are able to display so soon afterwards as you announce that you are finally able to go home. You are a fierce creature and I look forward to seeing you competing in 2008. Whatever you decide to pursue, I know that you will do it well. Good luck, Godspeed and let us know how you're doing from time to time. Pam |
| 2007-09-17 12:24 AM in reply to: #898191 |
Master 1219 Sachse | Subject: RE: Deanna Babcock - Thoughts and Prayers Wow... you are amazing! Somehow, I have missed this thread until now. I just read through it and went through a wide range of emotions......I was so happy to get to this page and see that you are going home. That is great! Keep up the great attitude..... oh yah... "random 3:30am Jamaican sponge bath" .. .I thought I was the only one that has one of those. Take care.. Kenny |
| 2007-09-17 7:51 PM in reply to: #898191 |
Veteran 202 Arlington, VA | Subject: RE: Deanna Babcock - Thoughts and Prayers Great news about going home. Somehow I think your competition has a lot to worry about come Spring! |
| 2007-09-18 12:15 PM in reply to: #898191 |
| Alberta, Canada | Subject: RE: Deanna Babcock - Thoughts and Prayers Praise God!! I've been waiting to read this part of your story! God is so good. He does give us choices though and it's so awesome to see the choices you have made! I am constantly talking to my kids about attitude and your name and story have come up many many times as a great example for them! Thank you. Keep going! I look forward to reading much more! You really are an inspiration! I hope one day to have the honor of meeting you. ~Rachelle |
| 2007-09-18 3:08 PM in reply to: #898191 |
Elite 3201 South Florida | Subject: RE: Deanna Babcock - Thoughts and Prayers I'm so happy you're home! How is it to finally be out of the hospital?! |
| 2007-09-20 8:58 AM in reply to: #952354 |
Member 34 | Subject: RE: Deanna Babcock - Thoughts and Prayers Good luck on your continued recovery. |
| 2007-09-20 10:03 AM in reply to: #898191 |
Champion 7163 Verona WI--Ironman Bike Country! | Subject: RE: Deanna Babcock - Thoughts and Prayers WOW, you really are an inspiration to me. You make me realize that when you put your mind to something, you really can make it happen. Best in your recovery and I look forward to reading about your progress and race log in the future. |
| 2007-09-27 7:23 AM in reply to: #898191 |
| Veteran 159 NC | Subject: RE: Deanna Babcock - Thoughts and Prayers Ha, unless you've spent at least three weeks in the hospital, you've no idea how good it is to be out. It was two weeks yesterday that I've been out, and also my mom's birthday, and also the day that I moved into a new apartment, and also the day that I got a caramel sunday at dairy queen. It was a good day. I'm getting better at standing on one foot and walking with my new leg. Tuesday I learned how to put one foot in front of the other instead of putting one foot next to the other, so I nearly doubled my speed. My top speed now rivals that of a grandma going to bingo instead of a grandma on a casual jaunt. I went to the beach last weekend and went swimming in a pool. My dad, who was not there, asked if I could swim straight. I said no, that I could only swim in circles like a one-legged duck. I was fibbing, though, because I'm still a good swimmer. The roads of Raleigh are no longer safe, as I recently procured an automatic car and relieved my mom of driving duties. So far I've only hit two pedestrians and side-swiped three other cars. This might also be a fib, but if you live in Raleigh, I would stay off the roads for a while. Anyway, I'm doing way better. For now I'll keep swimming in circles. Happy training. D |
| 2007-09-27 7:29 AM in reply to: #898191 |
| Master 1292 Houston | Subject: RE: Deanna Babcock - Thoughts and Prayers OOps! Dee, glad to hear from you and see that you are getting on fabulously. It's so great to hear that positive and sassy attitude is still serving you well! |
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