Sick Parade Archives 

Whilst visiting Bundaberg recently I called in on Kevin Klein at his home.  He looked fine and and advised that he was feeling as well as to be expected.  He said he had visted his Doctor just a few weeks ago and had undergone further breathing tests, which revealed the results were not good.  He says he can still drive, but has problems after walking short distances and he suffers shortness of breath.  Kevin says he needs to visit his Doctor each month and says eventually he may be admitted to hospital for further treatment.  His wife Judy is coping, but says Kevin is positive and hopefully ongoing treatment will help him cope with his prognosis.  If you wish to contact Kevin phone: 07 4152 8807.  I'm sure he would like to hear from you.  More updates as they come to hand.

Kevin is a much respected member of the association and our thoughts and prayers go out to Kevin and Judy at this time. 

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Jim Harper reports that since his wife Ena again underwent surgery recently as a result of problems identified from a previous operation she had in April 2013.  Jim has advised that Ena has had to spent a long time in hospital in hospital trying to get her strength back so she can begin her rehabilitation. He says Ena is still weak, has lost lots of weight and is very depressed. He says the Doctor has advised that because she has been laid up for some time now she will virtually need to learn to walk again.  Ena is now home undergoing her rehabilitation and trying to regain her weight.  Both have been through a lot in the past year with Ena in hospital and Jim having broken his knee cap on Anzac Day and who is finding it difficult to get around, so if you wish to contact Jim to cheer him up and provide some comfort I'm sure he would appreciate the call. His number is: 0408 039 776

The association send their best wishes to Ena and hope she regains her strength and can start her rehabilitation for a full recovery.

Shirley Turner has advised the association that she recently received an email from Barry Rogers advising that his wife was ill and was back in hospital with heart problems.  Barry advised he is about to go on dialysis as his kidney function has reduced to 8%.  If anybody wants to contact Barry or Kay, I'm sure they would appreciate the call. Phone: (07) 5445-2874. The association wish both of them all the best and hope they have a quick recovery.

Ken has advised the association that he has been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer.  He says the cancer is most aggressive and all bone structures have been attacked. Ken says all hope rests with the specialist in Orange, NSW. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Ken for a full recovery

Sel King reports he's laid up with serious back pain.  He says the pain lasts up to 24 hours each day and that the prescribed drugs he's been taking for around two months dont seem to bring much relief and says his mental state is starting to wear thin.  Sel says his recent posts on Facebook have boosted his spirits and says he would always welcome and appreciate a call from his friends.  His mobile number is: 0407 731 205.

The association wish Sel a speedy and pain free recovery in time for the Reunion Cruise in November.

Update: John Hughes reports that he's in excellent spirits, feeling great and not a complaint in the world, irrespective of missing a limb after an operation last year. John says that he and his wife Barara recently moved into more appropriate accommodation to suit his needs and enables him to negotiate his chair in more spacious surroundings and he says more importantly be able to have a normal shower, rather than being hosed down in the carport. If you wish to contact John he can be reached on: 02 4625 9787.
 

Update: Kevin reports that although he's not in the best of health at present he remains extremely positive considering there is no known cure for this illness of emphysema and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF).  He says he has difficulty breathing, but he's getting out and about when he can, which is not that often now.  His wife Judy is under a great deal of strain at present with all of Kevin's problems, but she's battling on. Kevin says he appreciates all the calls and messages from his friends and those members who either served with him or who know him by his reputation as a fine leader and musician. If you wish to contact Kevin give him a ring on 07 4152 8807.  I know he would love a chat and would appreciate the call. The Association wish Kevin all the very best and that we all are thinking of him and his family at this time.
 

Update: Judy Klein reports that Kevin who was recently taken to hospital and initial diagnosis revealed that Kevin has Emphysema and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, which the doctor says is caused by smoking.  Judy says Kevin has undergone a number of tests in hospital and is now home recuperating and has a portable oxygen machine to assist him to breath. She says thank you to all the people that called and sent their best wishes. If you wish to contact Judy for more information you can phone her on: 07 4152 8807.  On behalf of the association we wish Kevin a speedy recovery and hope he's well enough to make the trip to Hobart for the reunion.

Peter Guest reports that his wife Jan is recovering and feeling much better from her recent operation to remove half of a kidney and and part of an artery. Peter says the operation was successful, but says Jan is still experiencing pain and is day by day able to walk for extended periods. He says he will advise the association of her progress through the website. On behalf of the assocition we wish Jan well.
 

Jack's wife Corrie has reported that Jack had a nasty fall in the backyard during February and was hospitalised for two months.  He has since been admitted to the Aged Care Residential Centre as a permanent patient.

For those who may wish to contact Corrie by email her address is corrieandjack@hotmail.com