Was always a huge fan of Dusty. I met him at the Arnold in 2019 incredibly nice and humble person and took the time to stop, take pictures and talk to everybody that approached him as he was walking round.I’ve been watching this play out. I donated and pray he continues moving forward. I don’t know Dusty but it’s obvious he’s a well respected guy by most people here.
This whole scenario concerning Dusty Hanshaw has really driven home the fact of a few things in my mind in the bodybuilding world. Ninety eight percent of you are good solid people who came in and gave your well wishes to a guy "Dusty" who got a really bad hand dealt to him in this situation. The guy has given solid content and instruction over the years and people can tell he is a genuine person (which he is). But there is no doubt at all that there is a small percentage of people in bodybuilding that are horribly damaged, 'messed in the head" people. In the last 3 weeks Ive gotten ripped on social media, I've gotten shredded in PM's, and accused of being a flat out liar in this situation concerning Dusty. A lot of you guys saw that member of this board last weekend come in here and leave about 6 posts ripping Dusty and I as being fu*&ing liars and basically he could not hack that this was not about bodybuilding drugs. The mods deleted it but the same guy went off on me in Instagram PM's....that this "had to be from bodybuilding drugs and I am a F*&king liar"....a member of this board....I showed my wife and some close friends some of these various texts and it causes you to shake your head at how truly messed up a small percentage of people in this sport are. I appreciate the people in this endeavor who have their head on straight as a lot of you on this thread have shown.
Yep, this is from UpToDate, the premier reference for us physicians.And leave it up to you with that grandiose ego you have to come in and think your word is stamped in stone and a fact because you state it. Last time you did that you came in and called me an idiot about the Luke Sandoe situation. Well when the truth panned out who quickly looked like the idiot in that case (you did). I am not making anything up and I have no reason to. He is at the Mayo clinic, they diagnosed him with Eosinophilic Esophagitis, so take it up with them....... You also might want to study Aspergers relentlessly because every freaking post you leave on this board is a caustic, argumentative, sarcastic post where you cannot even discuss things as an adult where someone of your knowledge of certain things should warrant it. Its pathetic to be honest.
Mayo Clinic: A valve-like structure called the lower esophageal sphincter usually keeps the acidic contents of the stomach out of the esophagus. If this valve opens when it shouldn't or doesn't close properly, the contents of the stomach may back up into the esophagus (gastroesophageal reflux). Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which this backflow of acid is a frequent or ongoing problem. A complication of GERD is chronic inflammation and tissue damage in the esophagus.
Eosinophilic esophagitis: Eosinophils (e-o-SIN-o-fils) are white blood cells that play a key role in allergic reactions. Eosinophilic esophagitis occurs with a high concentration of these white blood cells in the esophagus, most likely in response to an allergy-causing agent (allergen) or acid reflux or both.
In many cases, this type of esophagitis may be triggered by foods such as milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, beans, rye and beef. However, conventional allergy testing does not reliably identify these culprit foods.
Note to everyone: People are asking me questions and I am giving my opinion. My opinion is based on what I have heard from his ex-wife and what I have heard from the doctors treating him. Right after this happened I asked questions of his ex-wife because this all came from left field. I found out he has had chronic heart burn and other digestive symptoms for many many years. He uses Onion powder on everything as you guys have seen in his videos. I had no idea of this previously. So my opinion is simply "some major damage/erosion/acid reflux has been happening for quite a long time (years).....and the straw that broke the camels back happened"....It is what it is and I care more about Dusty getting better and moreso his disposition when the realization that he has been gone for 3 plus weeks and how his life has changed pretty dramatically than this kind of BS
Dusty is off the vent now and totally conscious, talking and carrying on conversations?
Dang, that's a long time in ICU. I spent 5 days in cardiac ICU and watched 2 patients in the neighboring room pass away. I thought I might not make it out.Its really a can to string to can situation maldorf. Basically there is extremely limited visitation because of covid and the ICU....so Dusty's mother is mainly the only person who can visit him (mainly but when she is gone someone else can come in). She reports what the doctors tell her and Dustys condition to Matt (Dustys longtime training partner and friend) and Matt lets us know.
As of yesterday
ICU still at that moment
Off vent and everything else
Still not totally lucid (but coming around fairly quickly)...maybe another day or two it was reported to me.
Will have to see GI specialist when better and that will be a longterm situation
Its really a can to string to can situation maldorf. Basically there is extremely limited visitation because of covid and the ICU....so Dusty's mother is mainly the only person who can visit him (mainly but when she is gone someone else can come in). She reports what the doctors tell her and Dustys condition to Matt (Dustys longtime training partner and friend) and Matt lets us know.
As of yesterday
ICU still at that moment
Off vent and everything else
Still not totally lucid (but coming around fairly quickly)...maybe another day or two it was reported to me.
Will have to see GI specialist when better and that will be a longterm situation
Tell about it.I was out 3 months in february.Covid hit around that time so i had no visitors all six months.No parents kids wife.Very tough being alone without seeing my kids.Top it off they had me in restraints cause i wanted out lol.Dusty is strong willed this ill be a breeze for him.Thank god he has some great friends in his corner.Dang, that's a long time in ICU. I spent 5 days in cardiac ICU and watched 2 patients in the neighboring room pass away. I thought I might not make it out.
Once he gets out of ICU and into a regular room with telemetry, where he can get up and start moving, he will start to recover more. Being in the hospital during covid does suck. After my surgery I wasn't even able to have my girls visit me. Just my wife, and only right after surgery. Youre alone much of the time.
I'm rooting for Dusty and know that his recovery will be good since he is a bodybuilder with great discipline and a strong work ethic. IMO bodybuilders should recover faster than the general public. The only thing I had to do was try to slow down how hard I pushed myself.
Thanks for the update!
F**K that guy.This whole scenario concerning Dusty Hanshaw has really driven home the fact of a few things in my mind in the bodybuilding world. Ninety eight percent of you are good solid people who came in and gave your well wishes to a guy "Dusty" who got a really bad hand dealt to him in this situation. The guy has given solid content and instruction over the years and people can tell he is a genuine person (which he is). But there is no doubt at all that there is a small percentage of people in bodybuilding that are horribly damaged, 'messed in the head" people. In the last 3 weeks Ive gotten ripped on social media, I've gotten shredded in PM's, and accused of being a flat out liar in this situation concerning Dusty. A lot of you guys saw that member of this board last weekend come in here and leave about 6 posts ripping Dusty and I as being fu*&ing liars and basically he could not hack that this was not about bodybuilding drugs. The mods deleted it but the same guy went off on me in Instagram PM's....that this "had to be from bodybuilding drugs and I am a F*&king liar"....a member of this board....I showed my wife and some close friends some of these various texts and it causes you to shake your head at how truly messed up a small percentage of people in this sport are. I appreciate the people in this endeavor who have their head on straight as a lot of you on this thread have shown.
Who the hell kicks a guy when he is down. Classless and Karma gonna get him.F**K that guy.
F**K that guy.
They wouldnt even let my wife wait for me in the hospital while I had my 8 hour surgery. I think she just came home and left me there.Well wishes to dusty! I met him at the Mr. Olympia convention in 2016, he was really cool and down to earth. Was hospitalized twice last year during the pandemic. The first time i got zero visitors and the 2nd time i got 1 visitor. Its pretty rough.