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  • Thoughts And Prayers

    Just a note to say that Lane Baldwin will not be competing in the upcoming Bass Competition in Memphis as planned. He was taken to the hospital a couple of days ago for emergency surgery, following an attack of diverticulitis.

    We're getting updates on Facebook, so if we hear anything, we'll post it for you.

    Prayers for his speedy recovery! The thunder will rumble soon enough!
    Comments 15 Comments
    1. TobiasMan's Avatar
      TobiasMan -
      This is not good news if emergency surgery was necessary!

      Prayers indeed for a complete recovery!!!!
    1. MusicLover's Avatar
      MusicLover -
      Elmeaux, thanks for letting us know.

      Prayers on the way. Plese keep the updates coming.
    1. Elmeaux's Avatar
      Elmeaux -
      Quote Originally Posted by TobiasMan View Post
      This is not good news if emergency surgery was necessary!

      Prayers indeed for a complete recovery!!!!
      Apparently, he was initially being treated with antibiotics, and it was thought surgery would not be necessary. It was presumed by all that he'd be well enough to attend the competition.

      That changed after a few days. I guess he had some sort of problem that the meds couldn't handle.
    1. TobiasMan's Avatar
      TobiasMan -
      I understand that antibiotics seldom help with this condition. Diet and a bunch of others things can help but if it gets past that, then surgery is about the only option.
    1. david's Avatar
      david -
      So sorry to hear this, Elmeaux. Is there any way you can find out where he is so we can send a card and flowers for all of us here at the Row? Let me know.

      Prayers indeed. We look forward to hearing good news. Thanks for keeping us in the loop.
    1. Elmeaux's Avatar
      Elmeaux -
      Last I heard, he was in Mercy San Juan Hospital. That was for his initial bout. Don't know if it was the same place for the surgery.
    1. Elmeaux's Avatar
      Elmeaux -
      You can try contacting Mari Lu Onweller from the Sacramento Blues Society. She's the one who has been giving updates on Facebook.
    1. wmcdougle's Avatar
      wmcdougle -
      Thanks for the update.
      That explains his not answering his text.
    1. line6bassman's Avatar
      line6bassman -
      I'm not saying much here but Lane is not in the mood for texting, and talk at this time, keep him in your thoughts and prayers and give him time.. Trust me...

      If you would like to send a card etc (No phone calls please or text) Here is his info...

      Mercy San Juan Hospital, room 2987
      6501 Coyle Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608

      Line6bassmanTR
    1. brian_primrose's Avatar
      brian_primrose -
      Quote Originally Posted by TobiasMan View Post
      I understand that antibiotics seldom help with this condition. Diet and a bunch of others things can help but if it gets past that, then surgery is about the only option.
      Hi TM

      It is an area of debate since a multicenter trial published Br. J Surg 2012 suggessted little benifit. A Cochrane Review metaanalysis the same year was inconclusive. Antibiotics remain, along with bowel rest, recommended treatment. About 25% of acute cases need surgery pretty much from the get go. Of the remaining 75%, only about 30% will go on to surgery during that episode.

      As do the rest of you, I wish Lane a speedy recovery.

      Brian
    1. Elmeaux's Avatar
      Elmeaux -
      Lane wants a bacon cheeseburger. And he's willing to pay for it.

      He posted on Facebook this morning.

      "First person to smuggle me in a
      Bacon Swiss Cheeseburger gets $50!! LOLOL"

      On the mend, I see.



      When my sister was in the hospital for this condition, she stole a gummie bear from a cake in the day-room.
    1. line6bassman's Avatar
      line6bassman -
      Just updating that Lane has been moved from that room number I gave which is and was intensive care. If I get any update on where to send something I'll let you know.

      Line6bassmanTR
    1. aksteve's Avatar
      aksteve -
      Hope he is on the mend!
    1. Elmeaux's Avatar
      Elmeaux -
      Quote Originally Posted by aksteve View Post
      Hope he is on the mend!
      Seems to be. He's had his surgery and is starting the recovery phase. He makes a couple of Facebook posts now and again, but resting is more important than Facebooking, so we're letting him be. I think line6bassman is the go-to guy for up to the minute info.

    1. line6bassman's Avatar
      line6bassman -
      Looks like Lane is out of jail now!! Hospital I mean and on his way to R&R That's all I
      know up to now but has been released so that's good news!! I guess I can say this now
      but if you didn't know it I was suppose to meet up with Lane in Memphis and me and him were suppose to be staying together and going to this thing here. It was my way of helping him out with some connections I have in Memphis. Was really looking forward to my trip away from LA but didn't happen as you know. But as they say I guess, Somethings happen for the best!!?? But it looks like Lane is on the way to recovery and that's all that matters, There's always next year hopefully.

      Line6bassmanTR
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