Frank Tangredi in hospital

[mellytu74]

A friend of his posted this on Evil FB, so I think it's able to be shared here. I did ask him (admittedly after I posted it here) - I told him that Frank is a beloved member of this community.

I do not think I exaggerate.

Latest update on Frank Tangredi (August 15)

I can now fill you in on things that I was holding back on.

When I brought Frank to the emergency room a week ago to the day. He was dizzy, weak and confused. I was supposed to drive him to the train station for his trip to Maryland for a scrabble tournament.

When he fell that finally convinced him to go to the ER.

He was in complete kidney failure and suffering from sepsis. He has been on dialysis since then.

Right now, he is maintaining a proper blood pressure without meds. That wasn't the case until yesterday.

There are some positive signs, but we will not know for a few more days if he will recover.

Keep all the thoughts, prayers and positive energy coming.

I know the family and I do appreciate it greatly.

August 10

He is much improved. His lab work and vitals are all within acceptable limits. They are keeping him heavily sedated
Because he is intubated and has several tubes and wires that shouldn't be moved. It will probably be several days before he is up and around.

August 9

My long time and good friend Frank Tangredi took I'll yesterday and is in the ICU at Good Samaritan hospital.
He is in serious condition and being kept sedated . I will post updates on his condition. visiting is limited and not really a good idea at this point.

[littlebeast13]

Damn. I had certainly noticed his absence, but nobody expects something like this...

Definitely hoping for a full recovery...

lb13

[Beebs52]

Prayers for Frank from here. Holey moley.

[a1mamacat]

Oh no, prayers for Frank

[silverscreenselect]

Frank has been through so much this year.

Here's hoping for a full and speedy recovery.

[Vandal]

The Geocaching community (who love/hate his puzzles) are rooting for a speedy recovery.

[Bob78164]

First I've heard about this. Thanks for letting us know. Best wishes to Frank for a full recovery that's as prompt as may be. --Bob

[Snaxx]

My thoughts and prayers for Frank. The last I heard on FB was before that Scrabble tournament.

[ghostjmf]

Just read ref on fb.

May he get well. Get a kidney if he needs one.

[Phil Ken Sebbin]

Saw Melly's post of FB and wanted to wish Frank a speedy recovery. Get well soon!

[tlynn78]

Gosh, he's had a rough year. Best wishes for a full recovery!

[Weyoun]

Latest post was very reassuring. He’s heading out of the ICU. Making some jokes.

His birthday was three days ago.

[Beebs52]

Good news.

[SportsFan68]

All best wishes, Frank Hoping for good news soon . . .

[Beebs52]

How's he doing?

[a1mamacat]

How's he doing?

He himself posted a quick update, said he will have more later, but it was a very scary time.

[Beebs52]

Gotcha

[franktangredi]

Hello my friends. Thank you for all the prayers and wishes.

I've been in rehab for 3 weeks, getting PT and dialysis. The long-term prognosis is still in the air, but I'm making progress. Since nobody expected me to live through the first night, everything is a gift.

The other big unknown is where I'm going to live after leaving here. I can't go back to living in my own home; too many steps. The alternatives are all expensive, but I fully expect to go back to work. (Right now I'm 0n medical leave.)

Well, that's all I've got for now. Miss you all!

[Bob78164]

Hello my friends. Thank you for all the prayers and wishes.

I've been in rehab for 3 weeks, getting PT and dialysis. The long-term prognosis is still in the air, but I'm making progress. Since nobody expected me to live through the first night, everything is a gift.

The other big unknown is where I'm going to live after leaving here. I can't go back to living in my own home; too many steps. The alternatives are all expensive, but I fully expect to go back to work. (Right now I'm 0n medical leave.)

Well, that's all I've got for now. Miss you all!

Great to have you back here! Thanks for checking in. --Bob

[tlynn78]

Hello my friends. Thank you for all the prayers and wishes.

I've been in rehab for 3 weeks, getting PT and dialysis. The long-term prognosis is still in the air, but I'm making progress. Since nobody expected me to live through the first night, everything is a gift.

The other big unknown is where I'm going to live after leaving here. I can't go back to living in my own home; too many steps. The alternatives are all expensive, but I fully expect to go back to work. (Right now I'm 0n medical leave.)

Well, that's all I've got for now. Miss you all!

It's a tough situation to navigate - I hope you have help with it. Best wishes.

[Beebs52]

Yayyy! You will prevail.

[mrkelley23]

I don't have any good solutions for your living situation, but I sure am glad to hear from you. Be well.

[silverscreenselect]

Hello my friends. Thank you for all the prayers and wishes.

Hang in there, Frank. I really know what you're going through. Hope you get your living situation worked out so you can join us more often. We're always here for you.