# Bad, bad, bad Beck has once again arisen from the depths. (My latest travails in healthcare) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [September 21, 2020, 6:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-beck-has-once-again-arisen-from-the-depths-my-latest-travails-in-healthcare/921126 "2020-09-21T06:21:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![BippityBoppityBoo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bippityboppityboo/32/5745_2.png) [@BippityBoppityBoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BippityBoppityBoo)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2020, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-beck-has-once-again-arisen-from-the-depths-my-latest-travails-in-healthcare/921126/61 "2020-09-30T23:31:09Z")
> [@Beckdawrek](#): > > Makes an old Arky girl happy to have you for friends. The feeling is mutual {{{ **Beck** }}} {{{aka **Arky girl** }}} Is it just me or was it a looonngg couple of weeks? **BBBoo** ---
**Author:** ![nelliebly](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nelliebly/32/5422_2.png) [@nelliebly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nelliebly)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2020, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-beck-has-once-again-arisen-from-the-depths-my-latest-travails-in-healthcare/921126/62 "2020-10-01T00:24:35Z")
So good to get such good news! I have a hunch that Bayliss has magical healing powers. ❤ ❤ ❤ Glad you’re back, chum. ---
**Author:** ![DorkVader](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/73ab20/32.png) [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2020, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-beck-has-once-again-arisen-from-the-depths-my-latest-travails-in-healthcare/921126/63 "2020-10-01T01:28:17Z")
> [@Beckdawrek](#): > > one of them hacked up a hairball on my bathroom rug {Meezers}Eet ees a hayer-bole ohv oppreesheeaaayshune, merrowr-yez?{/Meezers} It’s good to hear that things are getting back to normal. We worries about yas, we does! ---
**Author:** ![swampspruce](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampspruce/32/261_2.png) [@swampspruce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampspruce)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2020, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-beck-has-once-again-arisen-from-the-depths-my-latest-travails-in-healthcare/921126/64 "2020-10-01T02:18:49Z")
**Becks** , I am so very glad that things have turned out for the better! Your posts really make my day better and although that may be selfish, I know I’m not alone in wishing you a complete and speedy recovery. Go enjoy some fresh air and some Fall breezes! {{{}}} ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2020, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-beck-has-once-again-arisen-from-the-depths-my-latest-travails-in-healthcare/921126/65 "2020-10-01T02:24:17Z")
So glad you are recovering well. I’m sure big foot is celebrating. ---
**Author:** ![carnut](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnut/32/3531_2.png) [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2020, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-beck-has-once-again-arisen-from-the-depths-my-latest-travails-in-healthcare/921126/66 "2020-10-01T02:39:14Z")
I’m glad to see you back here and recovering from your latest challenge. ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2020, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-beck-has-once-again-arisen-from-the-depths-my-latest-travails-in-healthcare/921126/67 "2020-10-01T13:34:02Z")
I’m very happy to hear that the laser treatment went well. Glad you’re feeling better and resuming your walks. A loving family that cares for someone makes all the difference in recovery. ---
**Author:** ![Die\_Capacitrix](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/die_capacitrix/32/9_2.png) [@Die\_Capacitrix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Die_Capacitrix)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2020, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-beck-has-once-again-arisen-from-the-depths-my-latest-travails-in-healthcare/921126/68 "2020-10-01T18:06:29Z")
> [@Beckdawrek](#): > > I’ve had no more pain. This. So glad to read this. Glad you’re feeling better. It’s been a bit too quiet. I might have to start reading political threads. 🤪 ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2020, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-beck-has-once-again-arisen-from-the-depths-my-latest-travails-in-healthcare/921126/69 "2020-10-01T18:47:47Z")
> [@rocking\_chair](#): > > I’m sure big foot is celebrating. God, I hope not! ---
**Author:** ![VOW](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/vow/32/3043_2.png) [@VOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VOW)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2020, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-beck-has-once-again-arisen-from-the-depths-my-latest-travails-in-healthcare/921126/70 "2020-10-01T18:49:52Z")
@Gatopescado Why not? Big Foot hasn’t danced since Beck has been sick! ~VOW ---
**Author:** ![River\_Hippie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/river_hippie/32/26_2.png) [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2020, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-beck-has-once-again-arisen-from-the-depths-my-latest-travails-in-healthcare/921126/71 "2020-10-02T01:11:13Z")
Sorry to hear you have had some more medical adversity. I too have been spending a lot less time here lately, and when I’ve been here it’s been mostly in CS and The Pit so it was only recently that I stumbled over this thread. Wishing you the best. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2020, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-beck-has-once-again-arisen-from-the-depths-my-latest-travails-in-healthcare/921126/72 "2020-10-02T01:16:07Z")
Got to shake big booty! ---
**Author:** ![Yllaria](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yllaria/32/3452_2.png) [@Yllaria](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yllaria)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2020, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-beck-has-once-again-arisen-from-the-depths-my-latest-travails-in-healthcare/921126/73 "2020-10-08T22:00:11Z")
I can’t believe I missed this! Glad to know you’re on the mend, Beck. I missed you but thought you were off plotting mischief. Are you still having lucid dreams? Remember you can fly. ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2020, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-beck-has-once-again-arisen-from-the-depths-my-latest-travails-in-healthcare/921126/74 "2020-10-08T22:12:03Z")
> [@Yllaria](#): > > Remember you can fly. _And in this world there’s a whole lot of golden,_ _In this world there’s a whole lot of pain._ _In this world you’ve a soul for a compass,_ _Directing you through the rain._ _There’s a star on the far horizon,_ _Rising bright in an azure sky._ _For the rest of the time that you’re given,_ _Why walk when you can fly?_ Mary Chapin Carpenter, “Why Walk When You Can Fly” (with a little bit of a rewrite from me). ---
**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Post date:** [October 9, 2020, 9:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-beck-has-once-again-arisen-from-the-depths-my-latest-travails-in-healthcare/921126/75 "2020-10-09T09:08:17Z")
**Beck** , sorry I missed all the excitement in this thread. So glad you’re doing better! 😍 Say hi to the meezers from Vienna. ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2020, 8:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-beck-has-once-again-arisen-from-the-depths-my-latest-travails-in-healthcare/921126/76 "2020-10-11T08:42:21Z")
**Beck** , any updates? ---
**Author:** ![thorny\_locust](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thorny_locust/32/431_2.png) [@thorny\_locust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thorny_locust)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2020, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-beck-has-once-again-arisen-from-the-depths-my-latest-travails-in-healthcare/921126/77 "2020-10-11T16:12:31Z")
Wondering that also – especially as she apparently last posted anywhere here four days ago. @Beckdawrek are you OK? ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2020, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-beck-has-once-again-arisen-from-the-depths-my-latest-travails-in-healthcare/921126/78 "2020-10-11T16:16:11Z")
She posted in another thread, on Thursday, that the Son-of-a-wrek was in a bad accident with his truck: > [@Non-Sleeper cell -- for those who want to ramble at night, not bright and early](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-sleeper-cell-for-those-who-want-to-ramble-at-night-not-bright-and-early/919990/402): > > My beloved Son-of-a-wrek had a nasty roll over accident in his truck. > They Airlifted him to Little Rock. He had broken vertabrae in his upper 3. > They screwed hole in head for a metal Halo brace. Broken ribs. And collar bones. > He’ll undergo surgery in a couple hours. Prayers for him, and for her. ---
**Author:** ![thorny\_locust](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thorny_locust/32/431_2.png) [@thorny\_locust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thorny_locust)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2020, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-beck-has-once-again-arisen-from-the-depths-my-latest-travails-in-healthcare/921126/79 "2020-10-11T16:26:25Z")
Yikes. I didn’t see that. I hope they’re both going to be all right. ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2020, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-beck-has-once-again-arisen-from-the-depths-my-latest-travails-in-healthcare/921126/80 "2020-10-11T17:56:15Z")
Also has more family showing up. Old granny busier than a One-armed paper hanger, I reckon. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-beck-has-once-again-arisen-from-the-depths-my-latest-travails-in-healthcare/921126.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-beck-has-once-again-arisen-from-the-depths-my-latest-travails-in-healthcare/921126.md?page=5)