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Posted 12/10/2011 10:59 AM (GMT -7)
I am in dismay over what has happened here and don't understand what I can say anymore . I do not want to be chastised for what I post . This will be my last attempt to find out if anyone does or does not want to know how Sniper is doing . He has been in the hospital because of his heart and what he has said to me makes me fear about how serious it is . If anyone cares let me know . I think that he thinks no body does . I just want to know if he is right or wrong . So I will post this as a poll .
Posted 12/10/2011 11:15 AM (GMT -7)
Of course my feelings about Sniper haven't changed. Love to know how he is doing.
Posted 12/10/2011 12:23 PM (GMT -7)
Very well said Dawg. And I think your words are what most on the forum feel for Sniper too! He is very loved here and I hope he will return also. And do not mind at all. Hugs!
Gail*Nanners*
Crohn's Disease for over 36 years. Currently on Asacol, Prilosec, Estrace, Atenolol, Percoset prn, Zofran, Phenergan, Probiotics, Calcium, Vit D, Folic Acid, Magnesium & Xanax prn. Resections in 2002 & 2005. Also diagnosed w/ Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis. Currently my Crohns is in remission, but my joints are going crazy
Posted 12/10/2011 12:56 PM (GMT -7)
Eve, I really would love updates. Thank you for doing this!
Vicky

Too many years with CD
Two bowel resections, several obstructions. Third resection done recently.
Fibromyalgia and diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis and lupus.
B12 Shots bi-weekly

Laughter is the brush that sweeps the cobwebs from our hearts...
Posted 12/10/2011 1:12 PM (GMT -7)
Heya,

It would be insane to think that anyone here doesnt care about Sniper, quite the opposite. Everyone loves Sniper. He is a major backbone to the comunity. His stories and humor in the face of all his nightmares is amazing.

We could all learn something from him, and have, and I hope will continue to do so.

I love the Snipeman and my prayers go out to him and his family, if he is reading this then take heart my friend, I would guess there are 1000's if not more people on this forum who love sniper.

If you had titled your post "Who loves Sniper", I bet it would go off the rictor scale.

I miss Sniper and I don't want anything bad to ever happen to him or any of you.

I really hope we hear from him soon

Thanks

Jon

Dx Crohns 2006, Fybromyalgia 2008, Tardive Dyskenisia 2009
Prednisone 20mg
Valum 20 mg
Viatimins d, calcium, iron, multi
Stool Softener
Optional
Zantac, Omeprazole, Zofran
Miralax

Post Edited (Blue Velvyt) : 12/10/2011 1:48:12 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 12/10/2011 1:27 PM (GMT -7)
We all love Sniper and hope he gets better soon. Please keep us updated.
Stephanie
Crohn's dx April 2003, in remission 2004-December 2010
Apriso, omeprazole 40mg, Cimzia, Imuran 100mg
Severe Crohn's throughout the colon 12/10-present, improved some with Cimzia but going back downhill now. Added Imuran 10/11

Bipolar I dx 2009
Saphris 10mg, Zoloft 100mg

Surgeries:
Cholecystectomy (gall bladder)-7/2011
Posted 12/10/2011 2:01 PM (GMT -7)
Of course we want to know.
Medications for Crohn's ~~ Diet and Nutritional Therapy for Crohn's ~~ Dealing with Abscesses and Fistulae ~~
Posted 12/10/2011 2:51 PM (GMT -7)
Of course we do.
Diagnosed with Crohns in 2001
First and hopefully last Ileocecectomy 2/18/2009

Medications:Humira,  Asacol, FolicAcid,  Multivitamin, 1000mg Calcium, Vitamin D, Probiotics, Pepcid Complete, Questran,  Monthly B-12 injections.

Living a Great life with my Wife and my two Chocolate Labs
Hunter & Hailey.
I love them dearly.
Posted 12/10/2011 3:12 PM (GMT -7)
Keep us updated. We care. Hope he gets better soon.
Psoriasisartritis
Crohn colitis. AIH triggered by Remicade. Adherensis due to severel gynecological operations.
Meds: chloroquine and Humira. Tested several other medicins but have had sideeffects of many of them like pancreatitis from Imuran. Nausea from metotrexate and so on. Now tested apheresis with good response.
Posted 12/10/2011 3:29 PM (GMT -7)
Eveofs, how is Sniper doing?

I think it is fair to say we all love and miss him and his wit!

Any illness can be terrifying to deal with but I believe that heart troubles can be especially frightening mainly I think in part because it is what almost makes us(and keeps the body going)

Sniper has a big heart and this shows through the strength in his posts and his wit through adversity. He (and his wife) have had so/too much to deal with but they are fighters and I so hope that whatever he is going through proves to be a minor blip and that he will soon return  

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Sniper and Mrs Sniper)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))  <3 <3

 

Posted 12/10/2011 4:19 PM (GMT -7)
I hope he and Mrs. Sniper are okay. And yes, let us know!
Co-Moderator for Crohn's Disease and Epilepsy forums.
Crohn's Disease since the 1990s.
Close family member has had epilepsy for more than 45 years.
Posted 12/10/2011 8:14 PM (GMT -7)
eveofs - honest answer is of course we want to know how Sniper is doing and we hope and pray that he is doing well. Please don't try to take a poll/thread in attempt to measure that desire. This appears to be a very fluid time for this forum, and people are taking multi-day breaks for reading/posting. I don't think you are going to get a true measure, if such a thing can truly be measured.

You have posted in several threads and received several responses from a lot of different people in each thread from folks here saying that we want to know, yes please, give us an update. tsitodawg is absolutely correct in his comments, and many have already chimed in here in agreement.

The other part of my honest answer is that you have been very unrevealing in any information you have so far. You have stated that you believe he is doing worse than he has let on, and often barely saying that much. This is the very first time that I am reading that he is back in the hospital.

Whether you devulge more details or not, please let him know that he is in the prayers and thoughts of his healingwell family.
Crohn's Disease for 22 years
Diagnosed in Feb 1989 at age 14

1 Resection: 4" at terminal ileum + 24" of jejunum - June 2011
Current meds: Humira (since March 2011)
Also take: monthly B12 injection, Calcium, Multivitamin
Posted 12/10/2011 10:06 PM (GMT -7)
clonehead , I have not tried to be vague . Knowing what I do about him I believe he would try to make me laugh with his last breath . He only said his heart was more damaged than he though and he didn't think he was needed here anymore because of some trouble . He did not say what was the trouble . He said he needed to look after what was left of himself because he would not except another's heart . The new models are cheaply made . He said he would rather spend the money on his harley . They are going to run more tests next week so he would be away for a while . Then he said not to worry because his to do list was so long he would have to live another 100 years to be finished and the guy with horns would never let him leave chores undone .
I will let you come to your own conclusion . I want to send this post to him . I can't repay him and his wife for what they have done for me but I am trying to help if I can . Thank you for adding to it .
Posted 12/11/2011 6:38 AM (GMT -7)
Eve, I have sent Sniper an email, not sure if he is getting email, but let him know it is waiting for him and that he and his bride are in my thoughts.
Posted 12/11/2011 12:26 PM (GMT -7)
Yes, please keep us updated. Wish he becomes better soon:)
Posted 12/11/2011 12:55 PM (GMT -7)
OBG yes. HE sounds like he is really down which happens with heart disease. He has been so vital here. People care about him deeply and enjoy his posts and sense of humor. Thoughts and many prayers for his recovery!!!!!!
d 1/09 with colitis sigmoid colon with some diverticular disease as well, Colon resection Nov. 2010, now in remission!
inflammator arthritis, type 2 d, asthma, skin scleroderma, VSL#3 probiotic, Vit. D, nexium, synthroid, plaquenil, lactose intolerant, benicar
Blood test positive for Crohn's via prometheus ibd serology panel ASCA. Positive ANA speckled pattern 1:180, high sed r
Posted 12/11/2011 10:32 PM (GMT -7)
Eveofs, please let Sniper know that although he does not know me, I hope he returns to the forum here as his presence is most wanted and needed. I wish him and his lovely wife all the best.

Thanks for posting :).
Posted 12/12/2011 5:01 AM (GMT -7)

Nanners said...
Very well said Dawg. And I think your words are what most on the forum feel for Sniper too! He is very loved here and I hope he will return also. And do not mind at all. Hugs!

Please give my very best wishes to sniper, him and his wife are in my thoughts and prayers,Slainte
Posted 12/12/2011 7:12 PM (GMT -7)
Of course, we all want to know how Sniper and Camilla are doing! I fail to see why you would think otherwise or feel the need for this poll! Please share my (our) love and best wishes to him and Camilla. This must be an especially rough time for her as well. To see a loved one suffer is excruciating, to face the risk of losing that loved one terrifying.
My computer says I need to upgrade my brain to be compatible with its new software.
Posted 1/9/2012 2:30 AM (GMT -7)
Bumped cuz I hadn't found another post on this matter.  Is Sniper doing OK?
Diagnosed (FINALLY) UC Sept 09/Diagnosis amended 5-3-10 to Crohn's
Osteopenia DX July 2010
Taking Pentasa 500mg/8x/day
Entocort 3X/day
Bentyl as needed
1000 mg Vitamin C
Prilosec 1X as needed
Flonase
Calcium 1000mg/day
Vit D 50,000 units weekly
Imuran 50mg/daily
Posted 1/9/2012 6:46 AM (GMT -7)
I've been thinking a lot about Sniper too. Does anyone know how he is????
53 yr. old female, diagnosed with Crohn's in terminal ileum Sept-Oct. 2007. Also have IBS. Disease spread 12/11 to distal ileum with stricturing.
In a new flare since 9/11_ taking Pentasa- 6 500mg pills per day, Omeprazole, Prednisone, Starting 6MP. .25 mg Xanax for sleep, Zofran, soft/liquid diet for now
Posted 1/9/2012 7:14 PM (GMT -7)
I sure miss Snipers posts. I always looked forward to his humor. It's just not the same without him. I only wish the best for him and his family. Please keep us posted on his condition, thank you! Kathy
Crohn's since '03

have used: Prednizone, Pentasa, Entocort, Asacol, to NO avail.

Resection of the small bowel 10/'11

still looking for right maintenance medicine to achieve some type of remission
Posted 1/9/2012 7:37 PM (GMT -7)
I have been posting/reading here quite frequently here lately since the fall but for some reason I missed all of this. Of course, we care about him and for me everyone on this forum. I am so sorry for his heart problems. Sniper I hope you are reading how much everyone cares and supports you. Please if you feel like it let us know how you are doing.
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