Or statesman Si Allen is in surgery as I type. (1145 PM eastern) He been complaining about back pain for days,, But it turns out to be much worse than that.
Aortic aneurysm in the abdomen. Been in surgery for 3 hours so far.. Marti, his honey is very concerned of course. They seem to be having trouble locating the tear. If he survives surgery he will likely be in intensive care for a few dsys at least.
Let us pray.
[ February 07, 2008, 12:23 AM: Message edited by: Curtis hammond ]
Posted by Michael Boone (Member # 308) on :
will do...for both of them. Thank you Curtis
Posted by Len Mort (Member # 7030) on :
Marti I will keep Si in my daily prayers, for his complete recovery. I know for a fact the God answers all prayers, in His time and in His way.
Heavenly Father, keep our friend Si in your protective hands throughout this setback, be his medication, strength and consume him with in your healing power, this we ask in your name. Amen!
[ February 07, 2008, 12:41 AM: Message edited by: Len Mort ]
Posted by Duncan Wilkie (Member # 132) on :
Amen Len!
Posted by jack wills (Member # 521) on :
Comn' Si... you have pulled it out before.
Prayers, Jack
Posted by Frank Magoo (Member # 3950) on :
Pulln' for ya big guy.......you're in our thoughts and prayers........
Marty, hang tuff, have ANY problems, you know the number, don't hesitate.....
Posted by Bob Peach (Member # 2620) on :
Si and Marty are in our thoughts and prayers.
Posted by Deb Fowler (Member # 1039) on :
I just got an email from him last night. So, he must have been in pain when he was writing. Oh, Si, I'm praying for ya! Get better soon.
Posted by Sonny Franks (Member # 588) on :
Thanks Curtis - we're pulling for him - please keep us posted.......
Posted by Ron Costa (Member # 3366) on :
You're both in our thoughts and prayers.. Meg and Ron
Posted by William Holohan (Member # 2514) on :
Prayers out for them both.
Posted by Steve Shortreed (Member # 436) on :
This is realy shocking news. I haven't been able to fall asleep all night and decided to give up. It's not even 6am here in Ontario so there is nobody to call.
We talked with Si on Tuesday. It always takes 2 calls because I love to play a telemarketer. Barb pretended to be someone working for the Hillary team. She offered Si a ride to the polling booth. Those who know Si will understand how fast the phone went "Bang!"
WE're pullin for you Our Friend. If anyone gets new info, please give us a call at 519-787-2673
Posted by Miles Cullinane (Member # 980) on :
That was exactly what my dad suffered from. He has an unexplained back pain which the doctors eventually found out was an Aortic aneurysm in his lower groin area. He was 8 hours on the operating table but he came through it.
I am hopeful that since they have him theatre that Si will pull through. It's when it happens and it's not discovered fast enough is the problem. Sounds like they caught it in time.
Prayer are going up for you Si.
Posted by Jon Butterworth (Member # 227) on :
Hang in there my old mate. Miss our daily conversations already. Get well soon eh?
Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
I lost my uncle from California to this same thing. It is VERY serious. My uncle from PA had the same problem but luckily his was caught in time and he made it through. Si and Marty will be in my thoughts and prayers! Love.....Jill
Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
Get well Si, thoughts are with you today!
Posted by Donald Miner (Member # 6472) on :
Si prayed for my buddy, Shep and now I pray for Si. Don
Posted by Graham Parsons (Member # 1129) on :
Get well Si - you are on my list of "Letterheads I want to meet", so hang in there!
Posted by Darcy Baker (Member # 8262) on :
May the Lord bless you, heal your body and give you strength to stay here with loved ones.
Posted by bill riedel (Member # 607) on :
More prayers from the East coast, Si would give me a good morning IM almost every morning. We need all his funny jokes to keep us smiling. Bill
Posted by jimmy chatham (Member # 525) on :
hang in there Si. only the good die young you & i will live forever.
Posted by Chris Elliott (Member # 1262) on :
You're both in our thoughts & prayers Si & Marti!
Posted by Janette Balogh (Member # 192) on :
I'm rooting for you Si!
~nettie
Posted by Donald Thompson (Member # 3726) on :
Sending one up now Get better soon buddy
Posted by Dave Sherby (Member # 698) on :
Praying for you Si. You light up my life with your humor and sarcasm. Don't you dare go anywhere. Get well soon.
Posted by George Perkins (Member # 156) on :
Pulling for you here si.
Posted by Don Hulsey (Member # 128) on :
Thoughts and prayers are going out for my favorite "Crusty Ol Fart".
Hurry back Si, I need my morning IM fix.
Posted by John Deaton (Member # 925) on :
I love that ol fart. Lots of good thoughts and prayers his way.
Posted by Sal Cabrera (Member # 1236) on :
Prayers out for them. get well soon!Si
Posted by Frank Smith (Member # 146) on :
I'm praying, too.
Posted by Rene Giroux (Member # 4980) on :
Hang in there Si.....
Posted by Ryan Culbertson (Member # 7560) on :
Praying for your here too Si!
Hang in there.
[ February 07, 2008, 09:58 AM: Message edited by: Ryan Culbertson ]
Posted by Ricky Jackson (Member # 5082) on :
Ditto here too Si!
Posted by Jon Jantz (Member # 6137) on :
Anybody have any news? Worried sick about the old codger.
Thinkin' and prayin' for you, Si.
Posted by Curtis hammond (Member # 2170) on :
New Report..
They found the tear, and repaired it. Si is out of surgery and in intensive care. The rapture didn't just blow open. Lucky old boy got just had a leaking tear so they were able to repair it. Now they have to do the wait and see part to make sure it holds.
Take care old friend.
Posted by Nancie W. Phillips (Member # 3484) on :
Me too, Si! You and Marti hang in there...There are better times and more meets a coming...
Posted by FranCisco Vargas (Member # 145) on :
Mar Harba Amigo, Lets go to Kingsburg Posted by Ray Rheaume (Member # 3794) on :
Prayers your way, Si & Marty.
Rapid & Family
Posted by Ken Henry (Member # 598) on :
Heal up and get well soon Si. Then you can post pics of your surgical scar to gross everyone out.
Posted by Kimberly Zanetti (Member # 2546) on :
Hang in there Big Guy...we love you.
Posted by Kissymatina (Member # 2028) on :
Thanks for the update Curtis. Si is in my thoughts
Posted by William DeBekker (Member # 3848) on :
All our thoughts and Prayers are with him
Posted by Kristi Percell (Member # 255) on :
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Marty!
Love you both!
The Percell's
Posted by David Harding (Member # 108) on :
I tried to call last night to leave a personal message but the fax machine came on. Since I don't speak binary too well, I couldn't do it there. I'm glad Si made it through and hope for a full recovery.
Posted by Judy Pate (Member # 237) on :
Marty and Si are in my thoughts & prayers. Praying that he will have a complete and speedy recovery. Judy & Roger
Posted by Elaine Beauchemin (Member # 136) on :
My heart and mind are with you Si and Marty. Big big hugs!
É
Posted by Dick Bohrer (Member # 905) on :
Our thoughts and Prayers are with him. Remember Si the key to recovery is garlic. I make your garlic sauce once a week.
Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
knowin si, he probably told them to PUT SOME GORILLA GLUE ON IT....and that would fix it))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) glad he came thru...............
Posted by Harris Kohen (Member # 2139) on :
Wow, I feel as though oit were just yesterday I was chatting with Si and now I read this.
Si is probably having fun at the expense of the nurses right now, playing the Si(sly) Fox that he is.
Here's to a speedy recovery Si.
Posted by DianeBalch (Member # 1301) on :
WE are praying for you too. Curtis, thank you for letting his Letterville family know.
Diane
Posted by Henry Barker (Member # 174) on :
Been thinking about you today, hope you make a great recovery....miss all those little IM's you send
All the best.
Posted by Adrienne Pereira (Member # 1046) on :
Glad to hear you are on the mend. I knew you were too mean and crusty to go yet!! A
ps, love ya anyway you ol' camel kisser!
Posted by Bobbie Rochow (Member # 3341) on :
I'm prayin for ya Si, you better get better, Marty needs you! Not to mention you sure brighten up this place! Love you!
Posted by Paul Jordan (Member # 1198) on :
Si, Praying for you, take care and get well soon.
Posted by Raymond Chapman (Member # 361) on :
Get better really soon. We all miss the wisdom of an old guy.
Our prayers go up for you both.
Posted by Jean Shimp (Member # 198) on :
Si, Can't wait to get my next "it's beer o"clock time" IM from you. Get well soon. Blessings. Jean
Posted by PatRaap (Member # 4290) on :
Si and Marty, Our thoughts and prayers are with you, for a complete recovery! Hang in there good friend, we need you here at Letterville! And besides that we still need to get together for that Letterhead Meet here in the flatlands!
Dennis and Pat
Posted by bruce ward (Member # 1289) on :
oh, my dad had this thank god they caught it. im sure he will be fine
Posted by Mark Neurohr (Member # 2470) on :
Glad to here the good report on Si! Hang in there 'ol Buddy!! You've got waaaay too many Christmas's to look foreward to!!
God Bless Buddy!
Posted by Tony Vickio (Member # 2265) on :
Hello Si!
Get yourself back together! Us "Old Guys" have to stick together! Hope your back soon!
Posted by Jason Davie (Member # 2172) on :
Get Better Soon Si!!
Posted by Bruce Bowers (Member # 892) on :
I'm a-thinkin' of ya and a-prayin' fer ya!
Get OK soon, big buck!
Posted by Russ McMullin (Member # 5617) on :
Hope all goes well with your recovery. Get well soon!
Posted by Bob Rochon (Member # 30) on :
Geeez now who is gonna pick up the slack on the early morning and late night IM's
This place would be so much less brighter without you Si, Take care and know you are thought of sincerely.
Posted by Rick Beisiegel (Member # 3723) on :
Simon:
You used to be on my "must meet list" But, not any more.
I met you twice now! Cmon big guy, the team needs you. We miss your sage advice and common sence. Hang in there!
Posted by kent moss (Member # 4295) on :
Prayers sent,get well soon.
Posted by Rick Sacks (Member # 379) on :
Si, as soon as you bother the nurses enough they'll move you down a level toward home. I hope by now you're out of ICU and have your computer. You can run the world from there while you recover. Looking forward to hearing about the pain being gone.
Posted by Pierre St.Marie (Member # 1462) on :
Thanks to Rick for letting us know what's going on, Si. I'm not on the net any longer, but I'll watch this and call when you're fit enough. The entire St.Marie family will be saying a prayer for you this evening when we're together in Lost Prairie. Get well, Si. Spring is coming and the shotguns are waiting patiently in the rack. You're needed on the field.
P
Posted by Curtis hammond (Member # 2170) on :
Update
Si is still in intensive care. Listed as critical but stable. He is under sedation and still on a respirator. They tried to ween him from that today but no go. Seems he developed a mean streak and starts thrashing around and being agitated at the the situation. Of course the docs don't like to see that because of the increased blood pressure and the problems that can cause..
Marti seems to be holding up well and knows all the doctors. She says she doesn't need anything.
Posted by Ron Costa (Member # 3366) on :
Thanks for the updates Curtis.
Posted by Pierre Tardif (Member # 3229) on :
Sending good vibes from here!
Posted by Don Hulsey (Member # 128) on :
Seems he developed a mean streak and starts thrashing around and being agitated at the the situation.
Somebody should let the doctors know that just means he's wakin up.
We're still pullin for ya here Si.
Posted by Harris Kohen (Member # 2139) on :
I told ya he was a fighter!!
Good to hear Marti is holding up well. She is a tough woman and the best thing that happened to Si.
Posted by Todd Gill (Member # 2569) on :
Hope ya come out of this setback healthy as a horse....recover soon and fully!
Posted by KARYN BUSH (Member # 1948) on :
wow si!! sorry to hear of your heart problems! i sure hope you feel better soon!!!
Posted by Deb Fowler (Member # 1039) on :
Please keep us posted; we're rooting for you Si.
Posted by Len Mort (Member # 7030) on :
My prayer's are still a daily issue for Si and Marti until he is back home and back with us all.
Posted by Deri Russell (Member # 119) on :
Holy Mackeral Si!!! Hang in there big guy. We're all rooting for ya. Get Well.
Posted by david drane (Member # 507) on :
Hey big fella, get well real soon. I know Marti will be looking after you. Hang in there and looking fwd. to your crazy emails!!
Posted by Ellen Day Cutting (Member # 5365) on :
Si & Marty....you both are in our thoughts and we wish you all the best. Get well so you can celebrate another wonderful anniversary Hugs, Geet & Ellen
Posted by Donna in BC (Member # 130) on :
Woa... what's up Si?!? Get better already! This place needs you!
Sending prayers and thoughts your way.
Posted by Deb Fowler (Member # 1039) on :
I've been gone all day; is there an update on Si?
Posted by Patrick G. Smith (Member # 3707) on :
Hello Si. Wishing you a speedy recovery and all the best. Patrick Smith
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