|
Log in to post
|
Print Thread |
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,942
Expert
|
OP
Expert
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,942 |
Been sick for about 2 weeks... running fever at night, feeling like garbage, went to family doc twice and saw his Nurse Practitioner... took the medicine and still no better.
Took off to see my Pulmonologist yesterday and he loaded me up with CIPRO (antibiotic), TUSSENEX cough syrup for cough suppression and it contains a loopy narcotic, Prednisone (steroid) for the inflammation of the lungs, and Prilosec for my acid reflux that I've had for years. He doubled the dose from what I was taking.
Ordered me to go to hospital for a chest x-ray. And when I'm well he says he wants to see a CT SCAN of my lungs and sinuses (that last one stumped me). Plus he gave me a shot of steroids right in his office. I left the pharmacy with $150 in co-pays for my medication and then drove straight to the poor house. LOL
I had no fever last night; I have felt pretty good today for the first time in 2 weeks. But I'm now on oxygen 24/7. Two years ago when I was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis and pulmonary hypertension, plus had a stent put in my heart, my lung capacity was at 68% ---- yesterday after the lung test, my lung capacity is now at 42% (which is why i need oxygen 24/7). So, with those current results which the doctor doesn't think will change after this treatment, I probably won't be doing any more vocal recording, but I think I can play piano without getting to short of breath.
So, I'm in pretty good shape for the shape I'm in. I appreciate RHARV for asking about me in a separate thread. He, along with many others on here, have been such good friends and buddies to me. RHARV taught me a lot about PowerTracks and really answered about 76,592 questions I had when I first started here. Plus he played a GOOD BASS on the song I recorded "AMAZING GRACE" --- several other guys on here helped with that production... rockstar_not, OCC, Gary Curran, and I bet I forgot someone equally as important.
That's what's going on with me --- I hope and pray your world is much brighter. Seize every day as a gift from the Creator, enjoy it with vim, vigor and vitality; be thankful for the good days, and smile at the bad ones --- they do pass. I should have known after smoking for 46 years that one day they would TAKE MY BREATH AWAY...
Remember this: Life is not about the moments we breathe, but the moments that take our breath away.
To those of you who pray, I welcome your prayers! If you don't pray, try it anyways. You never know what God might do if someone just prays. God hears EVERY PRAYER ANYONE EVER PRAYS. And that is a FACT!
Love you all!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 4,251
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 4,251 |
Prayers for you here Ray.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 272
Apprentice
|
|
Apprentice
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 272 |
Same here Ray. We miss your presence here. Hang in there.
Terry
BIAB/RB 2018 PlusPak. Dell Inspiron23 running Win10, 12GB RAM, 2.5GHz i7, Presonus AudioBox USB interface.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 23,092
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 23,092 |
Your "Yankee Lead Guitarist  " has you in his prayers also good buddy!
Doc-take it easy John this is just a sharp scalpel. It will not cut deep so don't worry.
Me-I'm not John
Doc-I know, I am!
64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,345
Expert
|
|
Expert
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,345 |
I'll put you on my list too, Ray.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 22,147
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 22,147 |
Hoping for many more years Ray, praying for more than that.
I do not work here, but the benefits are still awesome
Make your sound your own!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 10,193
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 10,193 |
Hi Ray,
Glad you're still around, bud. I'm sure you will be for a while more yet. I'll keep you in my list, as well.
Gary
I'm blessed watching God do what He does best. I've had a few rough years, and I'm still not back to where I want to be, but I'm on the way and things are looking far better now than what they were!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 6,706
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 6,706 |
Ditto to all the thoughts above, prayers from my home to yours Ray.
Later,
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 3,713
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 3,713 |
+1 prayers & good wishes ray your post reminded me of this song Tim McGraw - Live Like You Were Dying
Lenovo YOGA 900 Window s 10 Home 64bit 16GB RAM\2018 13” MacBook Air casio wk7500 presonus audiobox i2 usb interface
casio wk-7500
biab & realband 2023 everything pk both with Current builds
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 38,502
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 38,502 |
Agape, brother Ray.
--Mac
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 5,083
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 5,083 |
I'm praying for you too Ray. God bless you.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,646
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,646 |
I am glad to hear you are feeling better. I will keep you in my prayers Ray. I know what it is like to have lung problems. I had surgery some years back and my right lung did not recover fully. I have to do breathing exercises every few days to keep it working right. I thank God everyday though because I know it could always be worse. It probably will be one day. I just thank Him and enjoy the days while I can. I know one day this ole life is going to end and then i will be in perfect health with Him, praise the Lord!
My TunesPsalm 57:7 My heart, O God, is steadfast, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,444
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,444 |
Hey Ray,
You have helped & encouraged me greatly over the years, and I'm sad that your health is not so good. I appreciate all that you've done for me, and for others on this forum - particularly your wonderful Powertracks/Realband tutorials.
My thoughts are with you buddy.
Cheers,
Keith
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 9
Newbie
|
|
Newbie
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 9 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 7,258
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 7,258 |
Hope to see you back on top form soon Ray
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 8,987
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 8,987 |
Quote:
Hey Ray,
You have helped & encouraged me greatly over the years, and I'm sad that your health is not so good. I appreciate all that you've done for me, and for others on this forum - particularly your wonderful Powertracks/Realband tutorials.
My thoughts are with you buddy.
ray, keith pretty well covered it but, i hope you are on the mend and heading toward a complete recovery. you are well-loved 'round this neck of the woods, amico.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Off-Topic
|
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 2,416
Veteran
|
|
Veteran
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 2,416 |
What everybody else says -- Big Damn Manly Hugs and rockin' songs and the best wishes for you to get better and get back here where you belong.
Best, Tom SmithWin10/64 • i7-8700K • 24 GB RAM BIAB 2025 • Reaper 7 • Izotope MPS AKG C1000S • IK iRig I/O Pro
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ask sales and support questions about Band-in-a-Box using natural language.
ChatPG's knowledge base includes the full Band-in-a-Box User Manual and sales information from the website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Band-in-a-Box 2025 Italian Version is Here!
Cari amici
È stata aggerate la versione in Italiano del programma più amato dagli appassionati di musica, il nostro Band-in-a-Box.
Questo è il link alla nuova versione 2025.
Di seguito i link per scaricare il pacchetti di lingua italiana aggiornati per Band-in-a-Box e RealBand, anche per chi avesse già comprato la nuova versione in inglese.
Band-in-a-Box 2025 - Italiano
RealBand 2025 - Italiano
Band-in-a-Box 2025 French Version is Here!
Bonjour à tous,
Band-in-a-Box® 2025 pour Windows est disponible en Français.
Le téléchargement se fait à partir du site PG Music
Pour ceux qui auraient déjà acheté la version 2025 de Band-in-a-Box (et qui donc ont une version anglaise), il est possible de "franciser" cette version avec les patchs suivants:
BIAB 2025 - francisation
RealBand 2025 - francisation
Voilà, enjoy!
Band-in-a-Box 2025 German Version is Here!
Update Your Band-in-a-Box® 2025 to Build 1128 for Windows Today!
Already using Band-in-a-Box 2025 for Windows®? Download Build 1128 now from our Support Page to enjoy the latest enhancements and improvements from our team.
Stay up to date—get the latest update now!
Update to RealBand® 2025 Build 5 Windows Today!
Already using RealBand® 2025 for Windows®? Download Build 5 now from our Support Page to ensure you have the latest enhancements and improvements from our team.
Get the latest update today!
PowerTracks Pro Audio 2025 for Windows is Here!
PowerTracks Pro Audio 2025 is here! This new version introduces many features, including VST3 support, the ability to load or import a .FLAC file, a reset option for track height in the Tracks window, a taller Timeline on the Notation window toolbar, new freeze buttons in the Tracks window, three toolbar modes (two rows, single row, and none), the improved Select Patch dialog with text-based search and numeric patch display, a new button in the DirectX/VST window to copy an effects group, and more!
First-time packages start at only $49. Already a PowerTracks Pro Audio user? Upgrade for as little as $29!
www.pgmusic.com/powertracks.htm
Video: Summary of the New Band-in-a-Box® App for iOS®
Join Tobin as he takes you on a tour of the new Band-in-a-Box® app for iOS®! Designed for musicians, singer-songwriters, and educators, this powerful tool lets you create, play, and transfer songs effortlessly on your iPhone® or iPad®—anytime, anywhere.
Band-in-a-Box® for iOS® :Summary video.
Check out the forum post for more information.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forums58
Topics84,084
Posts775,199
Members39,585
| |
Most Online25,754
Jan 24th, 2025
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dansk
Deutsch - Windows
Español
Français - Windows
Italiano - Windows
Nederlands
Polski
Português
Svenskt
русский
Japanese
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Korean