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IMPORTANT Would appreciate everyone thoughts and Prayers. Ray has passed away. :(

Discussion in 'RayGator's Swamp Gas' started by RayGator, Oct 7, 2022.

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  1. Oct 7, 2022 #1
    RayGator

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    We never really know what will happen to us. Yesterday I was feeling pretty good. Then last night things started getting very worse for me. So probably around 7 or so things started getting worse. Much worse. For some reason I was losing strength and getting more unbalanced. It took about 30 minutes to finally get up. But it didn’t end there, even though I just had the experience. I made it to bed after I had 2..,.and realized I had no strength or feelings in my feet or legs. Is all just very week. Like I don’t even have feet or legs. This morning getting up no change. I have fallen 3 more times. And each time it’s very difficult, taking about 30 minutes to finally get up.
    I am going see if my younger brother can take to walk in clinic near me. My primary Doctor is there too so he probably finds out fairly soon. I have no doubt I’ll then be taken to the ER at Lakeland Regional Hospital. How long I stay, I don’t know. I’m sure it has to be when I can have some feeling in my feet and legs.

    I appreciate everyone’s thoughts and prayers. I’ve been through a lot of medical issues the last few years but nothing like this.

    Ray Gator and it’s been great to be a Florida Gator!
     
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  2. Oct 7, 2022 #2
    integrator

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    You have my prayers!
     
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  3. Oct 7, 2022 #3
    ETGator

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    Absolutely Ray! You'll be in our prayers.

    I'll stick your thread so more will see it.
     
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  4. Oct 7, 2022 #4
    62gator

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    :emoji_pray: for the GOAT. Get to feeling better soon Ray.
     
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    iam4uf

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    Praying for you.
     
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    DawgFanFromAlabam

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    Call 911 Ray. Now.
     
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    Skink

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    We love you Ray
    Praying for the best for you
     
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    Gatorrick22

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    I will say a prayer for you tonight, Ray... Hang in there my good Gator friend.
     
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    WindoverG8tr

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    Sending a prayer for you Ray!
     
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    ETGator

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    Yes sir Ray . . . reading the rest, PLEASE get to that clinic right away or call 911 and go straight to the nearest ER.
     
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    kalaniocc

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    Hope everything is okay.
     
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    eastowest

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    gatortenor37

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    Call 911 and get to a hospital quickly. You are in my prayers as well.
     
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    Matherly87

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    You are one of a kind Ray and we all appreciate all you do for us here at GC. My prayer is for you to quickly find the answers with your doctors and begin the process to get you back on your feet again, figurately. May the Lord strengthen you and give you guidance and your steps be made whole. I look forward to many more RayGator updates for all of us to enjoy.
     
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    malscott

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    I know it's been hard Ray. I know you're really struggling, and we feel for you. Big hug from the Gator Country family.

    You have our heartfelt prayers.

    Thanks for all you've brought to this site. Love and blessings.:)

    Go Gators.;)
     
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    gatorempire

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    Mirroring others, if you haven't called 911 do so now.
     
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    MCB51

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    Prayers and positive vibes sent your way, Ray
     
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    partdopy

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    Just call 911, don't try to tough it out. Nearly lost my dad 2 years ago because he decided to ignore weird symptoms (said he felt drunk most of the day) and take a nap. Luckily his gf was worried because he was acting weird and called 911. They said 2 more hours and he would be dead. Don't wait any longer.
     
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    manigordo

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    You got em Ray! Please do not wait to go to the ER.
     
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    g8orbill

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    I am praying fervently for you Ray- sounds like you are having a stroke- if you see this please call 911- you need medical attention asap- Love you brother
     
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