Prayers for Lamont

[Roadster Renovations]

This from Facebook:
Most of you know who Lamonster Lamont Bryden is...
If you are able... send prayers or healing thoughts his way. He's my buddy and I have known him for years... he's the "Spyderman" in our Spyder community. Here's the update from Joan.
Last week we hosted our event Spyders in the Ozarks. Lamont knocked himself out for weeks getting ready. As some of you know he got very sick Friday evening at the pie run and was sick at home ever since. He had a high fever from then until Monday or Tuesday. I kept begging and pleading to let me take him to the hospital. No. He had 3 appointments within 24 hours and the surgeon gave us news I wasn’t ready to hear. Supposedly he had a clear ultrasound in July. Now he was recommending a liver transplant instead of zapping the potential cancerous lesions. How did we get here? Last week this wasn’t even a consideration. I’m in shock. He was scheduled to have more tests run yesterday. He couldn’t keep anything down. But he could hardly get in the car. So I took him to the ER. So far we got acute renal failure, his kidneys were starting to shut down. His lipase level was nearly 3000. His liver and kidney labs are not good. He has pancreatitis. They are treating him with massive IV fluids for dehydration and no food or drink for the pancreatitis. He’s on heavy morphine for the pain and sleeping mostly. He’s in and out. I am going to have to make a more general post. I cannot keep up with two phones of texts and messages. I don’t want anyone bothering him although I know they mean well. Lamont has 3 sons, a sister and mother and I’m updating them as they are anxious. The only thing I ask is understanding. We still have a business to run and Jacob is handling it. Lamont and I will not be available 24/7 for questions etc as we have been in the past. We need time. We need prayer. We need compassion. We don’t have answers. We have to get him out of this crisis. Neither of us is from here so we have no family here in Missouri. It’s just us.

[Mick N]

My thoughts will be with with Lamont and family.... Thank you for sharing this with us.

[ARtraveler]

Thoughts and :pray::pray: for Lamont & family.

[rmag]

Prayers for Lamont and his family!

[UtahPete]

I'm very sorry to hear this. Thanks for letting us know. Best wishes for his recovery.

[Bballistick]

Sending good thoughts and prayers to Lamont.

[bmccaffrey]

:pray::pray::pray::pray::pray::pray::pray::pray::p ray::pray::pray::pray::pray: prayers for healing

[2dogs]

We'll all be waiting for him (and you) to be back with us again. :pray::pray:

[kumortl14]

Thoughts and prayer for your speedy recovery.

[Many brands]

In my hope's and Wishes..

[WisconsinDavid]

Prayers for him and all who are dear to him.

[CharlieIndia]

Prayers for Lamont and his family:pray::pray::pray:

[oldgoat]

I owe him so much for hosting this forum.

My sincerest wishes for everything to turn out ok. My best thoughts to keep his family strong through what is ahead.

oldgoat.

[asp125]

My thoughts for a complete recovery, transplant or not.

[Jester]

Met Lamont way back in 2010 or 2011 before he left Tennessee. My 2014 RTL was one of the early “Lamonster Editions” Pray that he recovers soon! Need to talk to him about my next one!

[NautiBrit]

Prayers for a speedy recovery from Arizona

[JP58]

Thoughts and prayers to Lamont and family.:pray:

[2RTsGV]

Thoughts and prayers to Lamont and family

[Kredab]

Thoughts and prayers to Lamont and his family :spyder2:

[Chupaca]

Truly sorry to hear of his condition. :pray::pray:"s to family and friends and for a speedy recovery and strength for the family through this all...

[tehrlich]

They are such great people. Love: to them both!

[BigBlock]

Thoughts to Lamont and his family, hoping for a speedy recovery.

[d.o.spyder-rts]

Very sorry to hear this thoughts and :pray: to Lamont and his family for a speedy and full recovery. Dale

[cptjam]

Hope you get well soon! Rest up, focus on getting better, pray. You are not alone, my friend!

[Haze]

:pray::pray:"s to Lamont and family. Wishes for a speedy recovery.

[MercerLake]

I add my prayers for Lamont for a recovery! And for his wife and family continued health and peaceful hearts!

[djhobin]

:pray::pray::pray::pray::pray::pray::pray:

[gary4rv]

Sending thoughts and prayers to Lamont and family!

[Sccar]

:pray::pray::pray: to Lamont. Get well soon!

[JayBros]

Prayers and best wishes!

[Mikey]

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[papanorm]

Prayers of healing and well being from our Spyder family to yours.

[Little Blue]

Prayers for Lamont and the family. :pray::pray::pray:

[one2doo]

Prayers for a fast recovery.

[irvin48]

our thoughts and prayer to lamont and family as well.
:pray::pray::pray::pray::pray::pray::pray::pray::p ray:. just know that God is with you.

[MEP]

Lamont and family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[ekfraz]

We will keep Lamont in our prayer's !!!

[vtrider]

Prayers sent...My thoughts are with Lamont & his family. :pray:

[Gbham]

So very sorry to hear this. Have already prayed and will continue to pray for a quick and full recovery for Lamont. May God be with Joan and the family.

[DunaJ]

Our thoughts and prayers are with Lamont and his family. Prayers for a SPEEDY RECOVERY!!!!!!! :pray::pray::pray:

[Fire34]

and well wishes headed his way

Dave

[rocketman74]

Passing along thoughts of healing and a quick recovery from Austin, TX. Get well soon Lamont!

[Ex-Rocket]

Praying for Lamont and family:pray::pray::pray:

[mcalva]

I regret this news and I hope that the difficulty becomes just another challenge to overcome. My support from Spain.

[slick999]

Thoughts and prayers for Lamont and family

[jlc41]

I am very sadden by this news. My prayers and best wishes to Lamont and Family for a speedy recover.

Joe

[ChicoFowler]

God bless Lamont and his family. Our prayers are for his full recovery.

[Sarge707]

Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family!

[Lew L]

Prayers to Lamont and family. Hope he will be healed soonest. Prayers sent:pray::pray:.

LewL

[Mazo EMS2]

You guys have 100's if not thousands of people pulling for you. Best of luck form 2 more. Be strong!!

[Pirate looks at --]

Lamont, here's hoping for a speedy recovery! This community needs you to continue on. Joan we are thinking of you as well!:pray::pray::pray:

[HayRog]

So,Soooo sorry to hear this.
Good thoughts going out from us here.

[TicketBait]

Lamont, will be thinking of you, and wishing you the best. You are #1 reason I have stayed with Spyderlovers over the years. It's because you have given your heart and soul to us. Your wisdom on how to be in life, in addition to being fair and impartial, has made all of us better.

You and Joan take all the time you need to get back on your feet again.

Don't worry about us, we'll be fine and police ourselves as if you were here:D


last time I saw you at the homecoming.
.166179

and before that out on the West Coast
166180

Hoping for a fast recovery!

Love ya man!


every now and then it is good to stretch out,
relax and take in all that there is. Here you
are doing just that in 2012 at Spyderfest in Cuba MO.

166178

TicketBait

[Big Juice]

Know that Lamont is especially in our prayers, and know Joan that your help and support of Lamont is a blessing to him, and to us as friends who care about the two of you. You both have our hearts and prayers.

[3 Wheel Rider]

So sorry to hear this news. My better half is a 2-time cancer survivor. Healing prayers for Lamont. Prayers of strength for his family.

[Motorcycledave]

Just min. after this being posted I saw it on Face Book...
Lets ALL send prayers and good wishes to the family and Lamont
they are newly weds and sure don't need this in their lifes.
Get Well Ole Buddy and do it soon.
Motorcycle Dave

[Brentc]

Speedy recovery! Your missed by many.

[Spydermike]

Prayers sent. Althought I never met him his presence here is amazing, as i'm sure he is.

[Bigmo]

Prayers for a speedy recovery from Texas; he's a strong boy and will get through this with God's help....

[Darren111]

Sending prayers from the UK:pray::pray::pray:

[DGoebel]

Having met you both at Spyderfest and Spyders in the Ozarks, my wife Sharon and I are very thankful for all you two (and crew) have done for our spyder community and your local community. We will be praying fervently and persistently for Healing, for Comfort, for Peace, and that you all will know that you're loved and appreciated and lifted up!

[Morturf]

Best wishes... Wish I g you a full and speedy recovery!

[TheCajun1957]

Heart felt prayers and thoughts for Lamont and his family! Get well soon! Doc, the same for you and your family.

[Peteoz]

Hang in there, Joan.....if anyone is strong enough to pull through something like this, it’s Lamont. Here’s hoping for a full, speedy recovery:thumbup:

Pete

[wmh9680]

Oh my God, don’t worry about anything but yourself, we are all praying for you

[Deanna777]

Sending prayers to Lamont, Joan and family.

Deanna

[archibald609]

Prayers

[Raknid]

My thoughts and prayers go out to Lamont and family.

[Spyder_Cowgirl]

I met Joan and Lamont for the first time at Spyders in the Ozarks just this month -- what a joy to finally meet both of them! Joan and I have been friends online for several years and have helped each other through some tough times; like when my mom was so sick and then when Joan broke her foot just weeks before homecoming (a sounding board that doesn't judge, just listens, is a wonderful thing). I have known about some of Lamont's health challenges for a while now -- both he and Joan have posted bits and pieces on FB over the last several weeks. But to learn of his hospitalization was a shock, to say the least!

Lamont is a fighter -- an update from Joan:

When Greg called to tell us the RWF bike sold for over 200 grand, we both just broke down and cried. It was the best news and medicine he could have received. We were hoping for 50k and when our live feed cut out in the ER we just figured it didn’t go well. Greg Cain (https://www.facebook.com/greg.cain.146?hc_location=ufi) called. Craig Anders (https://www.facebook.com/craig.anders.16?hc_location=ufi) called. Lamont was too emotional to speak but he told me he wasn’t ready to die. He had more bikes to build!

Prayers for a speedy recovery!

Oh … one last thing. Please give these two dear friends their privacy and time to get through this crisis. Joan is doing her best to keep his sons, sister, and mom up to date -- she doesn't need a bunch of "us" pestering her for updates and sending well wishes directly to either one of them. Thank you …. I know from personal experience, overload is very possible and Joan does not need that right now.

All the best …. Ann

[janeellen41]

Offering up prayers for healing and strength!:pray::pray::pray::pray:

Jane and Gary
Louisville, KY

[Netminder]

:pray::pray::pray::pray::pray: To Lamont, Joan and families. Wishing Lamont a full recovery!

[Big F]

This from Facebook:
Most of you know who Lamonster Lamont Bryden is...
If you are able... send prayers or healing thoughts his way. He's my buddy and I have known him for years... he's the "Spyderman" in our Spyder community. Here's the update from Joan.
Last week we hosted our event Spyders in the Ozarks. Lamont knocked himself out for weeks getting ready. As some of you know he got very sick Friday evening at the pie run and was sick at home ever since. He had a high fever from then until Monday or Tuesday. I kept begging and pleading to let me take him to the hospital. No. He had 3 appointments within 24 hours and the surgeon gave us news I wasn’t ready to hear. Supposedly he had a clear ultrasound in July. Now he was recommending a liver transplant instead of zapping the potential cancerous lesions. How did we get here? Last week this wasn’t even a consideration. I’m in shock. He was scheduled to have more tests run yesterday. He couldn’t keep anything down. But he could hardly get in the car. So I took him to the ER. So far we got acute renal failure, his kidneys were starting to shut down. His lipase level was nearly 3000. His liver and kidney labs are not good. He has pancreatitis. They are treating him with massive IV fluids for dehydration and no food or drink for the pancreatitis. He’s on heavy morphine for the pain and sleeping mostly. He’s in and out. I am going to have to make a more general post. I cannot keep up with two phones of texts and messages. I don’t want anyone bothering him although I know they mean well. Lamont has 3 sons, a sister and mother and I’m updating them as they are anxious. The only thing I ask is understanding. We still have a business to run and Jacob is handling it. Lamont and I will not be available 24/7 for questions etc as we have been in the past. We need time. We need prayer. We need compassion. We don’t have answers. We have to get him out of this crisis. Neither of us is from here so we have no family here in Missouri. It’s just us.

Our thoughts and prayers to Lamont and his family from the NISR family (Nebraska Iowa Spyder Ryders) for a complete recovery..
BIG F

[Claimbo]

I am terribly sorry to hear about Lamont. I don't think we knew he had been sick. He is in my prayers . With the grace of God and the skill of the doctors it is my hope Lamont will be ok.
Claimbo

[tomand]

Just saw them at the Deadwood Rally. Very sorry to hear about your battle. Enjoy your days as much as you can. I have a close friend who has cancer among other things. You just don’t know how long you have. And yes cancer really sucks. Best wishes and prayers to you from Tom and Michelle.
And as Lieutenant Michael Murphy said you are never out of the fight.

Though i I find it hard at times to remember this great quote.

[spyderwing57]

I am so sorry to hear. Prayers for Lamont and Family:pray: From Long Island

[ssmcclub]

Praying for Lamont and family get well soon

[Kiry]

Thoughts and hopes are with you both. <3

[GRIPMAN]

Best wishes and a speedy recovery.

[AY4B]

Speaking Gods Healing power over your situation Lamont in the Name of Jesus.

but he has told me, "My grace is all you need, because my power is perfected in weakness." Therefore, I will most happily boast about my weaknesses, so that the Messiah's power may rest on me.

[SpyRyd]

🙏 for Lamont, Joan and Family.

[Doug]

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

[drhunt204]

Prayers going out to Lamont and family.

[Bob Denman]

Hang in there, and get yourself well!! :pray::pray:

[scarecrow]

Although we've never meet I have always thought of you as a great mechanic and ambassador for all of us spyder owners. Hopes and prayers as you go foward in your recovery.
Ken Holmes.

[SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN]

Sorry to read this post, hope all goes well
al

[mully]

Prayers for Lamont and family, wishing the best for him.

[spydernatic]

Praying for Lamont and family

[zip3151]

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[Dmetcalf]

I’m very sorry to hear of his acute illness..! I’m thinking of him and his family and will also be praying for his recovery..! 🙏

[IWN2RYD]

Prayers go out to Lamont, his family and friends.

Those that know Lamont always say he is a tough fella. I suspect this will be no different. :doorag::thumbup:

[gerald37]

I had the good fortune of meeting both Lamont and his wife last month when in Southern Missouri. I have purchase a number of items from him. He gave me a tour of his facility which I was really impressed with. He does such a great job with this website. My prayers sure go out to him and his family. Jerrry Mathison, Woodbine, Iowa

[2Paw]

:pray::pray::pray: Praying for you and your family Lamont

[wyliec]

Here's wishing you a speedy recovery, to the number :firstplace: on this site.

[eddieshep999]

Doc has had his own tragedy to deal with, yet he is still thinking of others
It just goes to show how our Spyder family feels for each other and their support in times of need
I do hope the outcome for Lamont is a good one and Joan is aware if she needs anything she just needs to reach out
Thank you Doc for posting and everyone who has passed on their wishes to Lamont, Joan & their family & friends

[BilltheDiver]

Wishing all the best for a great guy!

[Saluda]

Wishing him well.

[Spyder601]

Rest up Lamont! We are praying for you Fam! :pray:

[Myron Ah]

So sorry to read this. Bought Web pegs from Lamont. First farkle I did to it.:pray: Praying all goes well.

[CharlieIndia]

Praying that his health news is getting better, any updates on how their doing?:pray:

[michrick]

Prayers to Lamont and family wishing you a speedy recovery

[mstella101]

Meeting Lamont quite a few times over the last 5 years- He is one of the most optimistic people I have met in the Spyder community. Positive energy goes out into the universe for one of the most positive people I have met. Strength in your beliefs will help you get thru this

[Spyder_Cowgirl]

Praying that his health news is getting better, any updates on how their doing?:pray:

From Joan … from late yesterday. Again, please respect their privacy and give them time to get through this.


Update. Out of respect to his 3 sons and his mother and sister I am keeping updates close. I don’t want rumors and half truths hurting his immediate family. I can tell you he slept day and night all weekend. He’s heavily sedated. His numbers are going the right way.

All the best …. Ann

[Bob Denman]

If the numbers are looking better: let's all pray that he's turned the corner! :thumbup:

[Floridian2017]

She just asked for more prayers.

[IGETAROUND]

Warm thoughts and positive energy to Lamont and his family to weather this ordeal.

Al in Kazoo

[Mad Matt]

I have known Lamont and done business with him for 20 years, I feel honored to be able to consider myself a friend, he stayed at my home while visiting Prescott and we did some riding together. We rode together at Daytona Beach and at Spyder events. It is amazing what Lamont has accomplished in those 20 years! I am really pulling for you buddy! I am sending all the good karma and every prayer I can your way!

Matt

[Plugger2]

Prayers to Lamont and family.

[SilverFox1]

Prayers going your way Lamont and family!! :pray::pray::pray:

SilverFox

[SteveLaoyster]

:pray::pray::pray::pray::pray::pray::pray::pray:

[SPYDERGUY1]

I am very sorry to hear that about him. Prayers and best wish's to him and his family for a positive and speedy outcome.

[MRH]

I just saw this. My best wishes for him and his family - I hope they know there is a larger group here that will do what they can to support him and his family.

[Papahoosh]

Sending prayers and fast recovery.

[Chief-J]

Prayers to Lamont and his family.

[NuttyBuckeye]

Sending positive thoughts for a full recovery.

[Peter Aawen]

Sending healing thoughts & prayers from Down Under! :pray: :pray: :pray:

[telespec]

May God give you the strength you need and get better.:pray:

[PMK]

Please get well soon, and all the best in these difficult times to you, your wife and family.

[Lamonster]

This is Joan. This is NOT Lamonster. I thank you all for the prayers and good thoughts. His sister is flying in from California tomorrow to come see him and help me make some decisions for his care. I have to get up early to make it for doctor rounds and just got through going through about 1,000 of his emails just since 28th.

I have had complaints of about too many prayer request threads and also about ten of you reported the post and you all know what I am talking about on the accident post. I have looked long at the post and tried to see how to handle it and I am going to leave it up because I don't want to take a chance on a soft delete. In the meantime, if that post offends you, just don't read it! It's that simple. I also understand people who don't want this forum to turn into a prayer forum. I cannot speak for the boss. Lamont is such a fair man and I have seen him handle situations where I would have just lost it. He never loses his cool. So I am going to have to ask you all to play nice, get along, and behave while Lamonster is in the hospital and unable to handle this and more.

I am still getting emails about help and questions and I am just forwarding them to Jacob at our shop. You can always call Lamonster Garage at 4173132245 and talk to the experts. We have to give Lamonster a break so he can get well.

If I see someone copy and post this message I will be very angry. Lamont has a family and 3 sons who are not taking this news very well. Today, he was going to be transferred to Barnes Jewish Hospital in St Louis and we were all for it and I went home briefly to get ready for the trip. When I got back, that had all changed so he is still in the hospital in Springfield Missouri. Again I know you all love him and want to be in the know but we have to respect his family. Please consider them. I DO NOT WANT COPY AND PASTES GOING AROUND!

I have only known Lamont for 4 years and have been married to him 3-1/2 years so most of you have known him far longer than me. The Lamont you see here and around and about it the same Lamont he is at home. He is a simple, honest, humble man who loves to help people and make them smile. He has brought more people together, not only in the Spyder world, but also in a couple other lines of motorcycles he has been involved with over the years. So let's pull for Lamont and cherish every single day of your lives. Things can change in an instant. I love Lamont dearly and I'm doing everything I can to see he gets the proper care so he can be back and around for many more years. All the best to you all and forgive me if this note offends anyone. I have been taking care of Lamont nonstop since our Spyders in the Ozarks event when he got very sick. I am worn out and we have much more to face ahead.

[loisk]

Hoping for good news soon.

Meantime thank you for taking the time to update us all - don't forget to look after yourself too, Joan.

[rvanbeek]

May God cover you with his healing mercy. I pray also that he will give rest and strength to those who surround Lamont. Lord give wisdom to all the Doctors and staff who are attending Lamont. Amen

[maxxheadroom]

This is Joan. This is NOT Lamonster. I thank you all for the prayers and good thoughts. His sister is flying in from California tomorrow to come see him and help me make some decisions for his care. I have to get up early to make it for doctor rounds and just got through going through about 1,000 of his emails just since 28th.

I have had complaints of about too many prayer request threads and also about ten of you reported the post and you all know what I am talking about on the accident post. I have looked long at the post and tried to see how to handle it and I am going to leave it up because I don't want to take a chance on a soft delete. In the meantime, if that post offends you, just don't read it! It's that simple. I also understand people who don't want this forum to turn into a prayer forum. I cannot speak for the boss. Lamont is such a fair man and I have seen him handle situations where I would have just lost it. He never loses his cool. So I am going to have to ask you all to play nice, get along, and behave while Lamonster is in the hospital and unable to handle this and more.

I am still getting emails about help and questions and I am just forwarding them to Jacob at our shop. You can always call Lamonster Garage at 4173132245 and talk to the experts. We have to give Lamonster a break so he can get well.

If I see someone copy and post this message I will be very angry. Lamont has a family and 3 sons who are not taking this news very well. Today, he was going to be transferred to Barnes Jewish Hospital in St Louis and we were all for it and I went home briefly to get ready for the trip. When I got back, that had all changed so he is still in the hospital in Springfield Missouri. Again I know you all love him and want to be in the know but we have to respect his family. Please consider them. I DO NOT WANT COPY AND PASTES GOING AROUND!

I have only known Lamont for 4 years and have been married to him 3-1/2 years so most of you have known him far longer than me. The Lamont you see here and around and about it the same Lamont he is at home. He is a simple, honest, humble man who loves to help people and make them smile. He has brought more people together, not only in the Spyder world, but also in a couple other lines of motorcycles he has been involved with over the years. So let's pull for Lamont and cherish every single day of your lives. Things can change in an instant. I love Lamont dearly and I'm doing everything I can to see he gets the proper care so he can be back and around for many more years. All the best to you all and forgive me if this note offends anyone. I have been taking care of Lamont nonstop since our Spyders in the Ozarks event when he got very sick. I am worn out and we have much more to face ahead.

I am saddened that you would even have to take time to write a note like this. Your time should be spent dealing with your crisis and not having to manage anything else. God bless you and Lamonster.

[NancysToy]

Just got the sad news. I've been in the hospital in critical condition in a similar fix, and it is very difficult, indeed. Lamont has our understanding, our best wishes, our thoughts, and our special prayers. Hang in there, guy! It will take all you have, but I now you are strong and a fighter. If anyone can pull through it is you.

Joan, we have never met, but I wish you well with your juggling act, too. I hope you get some relief from the incredible stress. Just concentrate on Lamont and delegate the rest of the stuff. I wish I was in a position to help personally. Hang in there yourself.

Get well, Lamonster!

Scotty & Nancy

[YumaJim]

Praying for you Lamont and all your family at this difficult time. I know your spiritual base will guide you through this.

[UtahPete]

This is Joan. This is NOT Lamonster. I have had complaints of about too many prayer request threads and also about ten of you reported the post and you all know what I am talking about on the accident post. I have looked long at the post and tried to see how to handle it and I am going to leave it up because I don't want to take a chance on a soft delete. In the meantime, if that post offends you, just don't read it! It's that simple. I also understand people who don't want this forum to turn into a prayer forum. So I am going to have to ask you all to play nice, get along, and behave while Lamonster is in the hospital and unable to handle this and more.

If prayers bring comfort to the afflicted, I think that should be okay, even though my posts might have indicated otherwise. You're certainly in my thoughts, you and Lamont both. I wish you both the strength to get through this.

[LLSailor]

Prayers and good thoughts. Peace.

[Bob Denman]

Just got the sad news. I've been in the hospital in critical condition in a similar fix, and it is very difficult, indeed. Lamont has our understanding, our best wishes, our thoughts, and our special prayers. Hang in there, guy! It will take all you have, but I now you are strong and a fighter. If anyone can pull through it is you.

Joan, we have never met, but I wish you well with your juggling act, too. I hope you get some relief from the incredible stress. Just concentrate on Lamont and delegate the rest of the stuff. I wish I was in a position to help personally. Hang in there yourself.

Get well, Lamonster!

Scotty & Nancy
Scotty… :welcome: Welcome back! :thumbup:

[rocketman74]

Is there anything we/the forum can do to help? Maybe a GoFundMe page to assist with medical costs? Maybe some folks who are local can cook and deliver meals when the family is ready for that?

I'm way south in Austin Texas but wanting and willing to help any way I can. If anyone has ideas on how to do so, please let me know.

Continuing to pass thoughts of healing and a speedy recovery to Lamont and his family.

[Bob Denman]

I like your idea! :thumbup:
Besides prayers and kind thoughts: what else do you need?

[Spyder_Cowgirl]

Thank You Joan, for taking time out of your extraodinary schedule to update us all here. As several have said, here and on FB, if there is anything you need .... just ask. Continued prayers and yet another reminder to take care of yourself as well.

All the best .... Ann:pray::pray::pray:

[d.o.spyder-rts]

Scotty… :welcome: Welcome back! :thumbup:

:agree: :pray: for you also for a speedy and full recovery. Dale

[mully]

Is there anything we/the forum can do to help? Maybe a GoFundMe page to assist with medical costs? Maybe some folks who are local can cook and deliver meals when the family is ready for that?

I'm way south in Austin Texas but wanting and willing to help any way I can. If anyone has ideas on how to do so, please let me know.

Continuing to pass thoughts of healing and a speedy recovery to Lamont and his family.
How about everybody buy something from his business, that would be a round about way of helping out...I just ordered a cat delete

[rays hell]

Joan, thanks for update. Take care of the boss and try to keep the stress down as much as possible.
Will be thinking of you both.
Love Y`all.

[Don'tPanic]

How about everybody buy something from his business, that would be a round about way of helping out...I just ordered a cat delete

+1
Get well, Lamonster!
We're all thinking of you!!!

[Jester]

Continued prayers from all of us. Lamont has been a great man and I hope he gets back on his feet soon😍🙏

[wmh9680]

I have no problem with the 2 current prayers needed posts. If ya don't want to read them don't open them

[currin20fan]

Just got the sad news. I've been in the hospital in critical condition in a similar fix, and it is very difficult, indeed. Lamont has our understanding, our best wishes, our thoughts, and our special prayers. Hang in there, guy! It will take all you have, but I now you are strong and a fighter. If anyone can pull through it is you.

Joan, we have never met, but I wish you well with your juggling act, too. I hope you get some relief from the incredible stress. Just concentrate on Lamont and delegate the rest of the stuff. I wish I was in a position to help personally. Hang in there yourself.

Get well, Lamonster!

Scotty & Nancy

Great seeing you here again Scotty. We've missed you. Take care of yourself. :yes:

[Lamonster]

Is there anything we/the forum can do to help? Maybe a GoFundMe page to assist with medical costs? Maybe some folks who are local can cook and deliver meals when the family is ready for that?

I'm way south in Austin Texas but wanting and willing to help any way I can. If anyone has ideas on how to do so, please let me know.

Continuing to pass thoughts of healing and a speedy recovery to Lamont and his family.

Again, this is JOAN. Both Lamont and I have had a rough year for health and are over our deductibles and then some. We should be okay. I may add that our health insurance has notified us they will be terminating us December 31. It's always nice to have news like that in the middle of a crisis and that was BEFORE they knew about the recommended liver transplant. Yesterday, while a good friend stood in for me with Lamont, I met with a local broker, etc., who is going to help us get this and more remedied we hope.

His sister has flown in from California and basically I wanted her here with big decision help and just to see him and be with him. But, it has also given me time to go home and rest and also take care of the business so Lamonster doesn't have to face overwhelming emails and business stuff when he ever makes it back to his desk. Thank you for the offer.

[Lamonster]

Update not for forwarding to FB and copy and paste PLEASE!

THIS IS JOAN. Lamont had his best day yet yesterday. We did some routine maintenance and then we took a walk around the ward with the help of a PT and assistance. Details that I had not shared previously - they had given him massive IV fluids and starvation to deal with the pancreatitis. However, Monday morning he was wheezing so bad and I notified the nurse and they did nothing. However, when the real attending physician finally saw him for the first time (since the weekend is a very bad time to get admitted to the hospital) he had them remove the IV immediately. He was angry and said he could hear him wheezing in the hallway. They had overdone it and Lamont had too much fluids pressing on his chest, heart, lungs. They gave him Lasix and in one day he got out 3 Litres of fluids. This really put extra stress on him that his body didn't need. He spent the weekend on heavy morphine and then some for the pain and discomfort and slept most of the time. He is weak from being in the hospital since Friday and actually being sick a week before his admission. They have not talked about discharge yet. His numbers are going the right way but he still has underlying issues in addition to this crisis.

His sister flew in from California and got in about 6pm. She stayed there the night with him. I am getting ready to go in and relieve her so she can come home and rest here at the house. I want to thank you all for the well wishes and good thoughts. I really can't answer questions and I'm sure there will be opinions and yes, I have many questions and issues with the doctors. Especially the "clear" ultrasound he had in July which was wrong. One step at a time, we have to get him strong and out of the hospital and home to recuperate in a peaceful setting.

*In the meantime please play nice. I don't have the bandwidth to monitor this and reported posts and such. That is all I ask.

[flamingobabe]

Joan...wishing you and Lamont the best...hoping all continues to improve....my heart has been heavy...reading this helps.....take care of yourself...the caretaker needs rest....good that his sister is there to help....wish I was able to help...just know that my love and prayers are with Lamont and you

[Saluda]

Wishing you both the best. :pray:

[Firefly]

Wishing him the best that medical science has to offer and a speedy recovery.:thumbup:

[StillKickin]

[QUOTE=Roadster Renovations;1394995]This from Facebook:
Most of you know who Lamonster Lamont Bryden is...

[casey111]

We're sending good thoughts and prayers from Ohio🙏🙏🙏.

[rocketman74]

How about everybody buy something from his business, that would be a round about way of helping out...I just ordered a cat delete

Agreed. I've spent about $1,000 with him and his business over the past month or so.

[Pirate looks at --]

I have a Windshield arriving today, that I ordered on Thursday of last week. They did not miss a beat! Great customer service! Get well Lamont!

[Deanna777]

Joanne,

Thanks for the update on Lamont. Sending prayers to you and Lamont.
Take care of your self, and glad that his sister is there, so u can taka care of business and your self.

Sending :pray::pray::pray::pray::pray::pray::pray:.


Deanna

[JIM W]

You have our thoughts and prayers hope you get well soon!!
You're like family to most of us here

[Lamonster]

Another update from Joan, Lamont's wife. If you are my friend on FB you can read we had a setback yesterday. This is the second time my husband had a setback that could have been avoided with proper care and monitoring at the hospital. I don't have time to be mad. They must have given him pain meds during the night and the accumulation was too much and his ammonia level was up to 65 which is critical. You can google the symptoms of it and he had all of them. The quicker he gets out of Cox Health South in Springfield Missouri, the better. When you are in a crisis mode with acute renal failure, you really don't have time to pick a hospital. This is also not the time for second opinions for various reasons. He has been in the hospital for almost a week and was sick the entire week before. It takes a toll on your body even for a healthy person. His sister being here is a huge help for me. I just cannot wait for them to fix this problem they caused (the high ammonia) so that I can bring him home. He needs to get stronger before our outpatient visit in St Louis later in the month.

In the meantime thank you for your kind thoughts. Jacob and Tim are keeping the business running and I am picking up Lamont's emails and his end of the business so he is not overwhelmed with catching up when he is well and able. Lamont had the foresight to suspend new registrations as he likes to keep this site real and free from spammers. He will open that up again when he feels up to the vetting process of newcomers. Also, I would like to thank you all for your support and business at LamonsterGarage.com. The online store and our shop in Nixa MO is up and running as usual until the boss gets back.

Joan

[trikermutha]

I am sorry to hear of all this. I know it can be frustrating when you need health care and put your trust in there care and things like this happens. Please speak up to the doctor's and nurses if needed. I went thru some serious issues some years back and seemed they only would give me pain killers and cat scans and not find or resolve my issue until I had enough and let them know they need to find a solution to my health issue. Well another cat scan later and next I am in ICU and they finally found the problem. So be diligent on Lamont's health care. Best of wishes. Hang in there.

[Two cats]

Our prayers go out to Lamont and his family. May the good lord watch over you at this time.

[Trbayth]

I have a Windshield arriving today, that I ordered on Thursday of last week. They did not miss a beat! Great customer service! Get well Lamont!

Lamont has good people working for him.

[Air Wing Guy]

From all of us at Baker Built we would like to send out our prayers to Lamonster and all his friends and family for comfort, peace, healing, and understanding during this difficult time.

[Ramg66]

Good Look Lamont, I wish you and your family the best. Prayers sent.

Ramg66

[Spyder_Cowgirl]

Copied with permission from Joan ..... NOT for additional shares or copies (please respect the Bryden's privacy).

Here is a link to the FB video (not able to figure out how to post any other way).
https://www.facebook.com/LadyLamonster/videos/10212589994811268/

And here is the update from Joan:


This video is the day before Lamonster got sick. He hasn’t been well since and a week later he was admitted to the hospital with acute renal failure and pancreatitis. We had planned on watching the Barrett-Jackson auction of this Spyder build on TV, however we were in the Emergency Room trying to get a live feed on FB and we couldn’t keep connection. Lamont and I were hoping It would get $50,000 but when we didn’t hear from anyone, we assumed it hadn’t happened. The reason no one called us is because the auction went so well and it was sold for $80,000 and an additional $20,000 of donations and then the man who bought it returned it to the stage for auction again at which time it brought in another $60,000. More donations continued to pour in as the Road Warrior Foundation raised awareness of the good they do for our veterans. But Lamont and I were in the dark and didn’t know any of this and then all of a sudden Lamont’s cell phone rang. It was Greg Cain who was watching it live and I rushed into the hall so as not to disturb anyone in the ER. He asked if we were watching it and quickly told me it was at $160,000. I did a quiet scream and raced back into my husband’s ER room and told him. Lamont was so overwhelmed he began to cry. Greg was still on the phone and all 3 of us were crying with excitement for their success! I thanked Greg for calling as we were in the midst of stabilizing Lamont and getting him ready for admission to the hospital. Lamont told me then that he wasn’t ready to die, he had more bikes to build and there was more work to be done.
He had a very rough week in the hospital and this auction was really the last thing he remembered as they gave him heavy drugs for the pain Saturday and Sunday. He slept all day and night those two days. He got worse by Monday and they had overdone it with the IV fluids and needed to get that off him now. His attending physician wasn’t happy and wanted Lamont immediately transferred to Barnes Jewish hospital in St Louis for liver transplant evaluation. That’s when I asked for urgent prayers. The transfer fell through and he had to suffer through two more mistakes at this hospital. He had a good day Tuesday (relatively speaking) and then went into all the classic signs of high ammonia levels Wednesday. This was due to too many painkillers given. I kept asking about how Morphine (2 days) and then Oxycodone and another pill would affect his liver. Multiple nurses including the hospitalist said it would be fine. It wasn’t. Due to the kidney stress and his liver damage he could not clear and metabolize the drugs out of his system. A new sharp nurse picked up on this quickly and even challenged this hospitalist on his laissez faire approach. She was very concerned with his labored breathing and mental state. Thank God for her. She’s been a nurse nearly 20 years and she was wonderful as well as the night nurse, Mike. They have taken care of him the past 48 hours and Lamont is back. Mike challenged another decision by the hospitalist who chose to do nothing and even denied Lamont had breathing issues when we all could hear him from the hall. They put him on oxygen that night and also ordered another medicine by the on call overnight doctor to help take care of his worsening rales and edema. Thursday was good. He’s very anxious to get home and twice has asked for his clothes so he could leave. I don’t blame him. I’ve been in constant contact with his mom, sister, and 3 sons. His sister flew in from California to be with him. Lamont has had one of us by his side now 24 hours a day since Tuesday when she got here. I take days and she stays all night. I am so grateful for her.
Since the good news of the auction was the last thing he remembered in the ER and he hasn’t been on his phone or on Facebook to get updated, he would be totally out of it and then wake up and ask if I had heard any more from BRP about the auction. I’d remind him it set a new record and he’d be out again that quickly. God bless him and his huge heart for helping others.
Thank you for all your prayers and well wishes from all over the world. I’m hoping to get him home soon. We have a long way to go to recover and we have an outpatient visit with the experts at Barnes In St. Louis in less than 2 weeks. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers as we take the next step in getting Lamonster back better than ever! I felt the love and thank you all. https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/f6c/1/16/2764.png

[Indiana Ken]

Gods grace be on you and your family. Lifting Lamont up, asking for healing.

[Saluda]

Some people in the medical field shouldn't be.

[ataDude]

... thanks for the updates, Joan. Best wishes and prayers from Texas!

Scotty, I just saw your post above also. Prayers and best wishes for you, too!

[Plugger2]

Prayers for your health.Everyday a little bit better.Your health is better than anything else right now.

[Rick H.]

Some people in the medical field shouldn't be.

That could apply to any field or occupation.

Rick H.

[ofdave]

Some people in the medical field shouldn't be.




That could apply to any field or occupation.

Rick H.


Do these belong in this thread?
It's about Lamont and our wishes and prayers for his health.

[Big F]

Thoughts and prayers to Lamont and his family :spyder2:

I have not seen any updates on Lamont???? Just wondering how things are going..
BIG F and the NISR family

[Spyder_Cowgirl]

I have not seen any updates on Lamont???? Just wondering how things are going..
BIG F and the NISR family

Lamont went home on Friday … so, at least he is out of the hospital. He has a long road to recovery, however, so please continue your chosen form of sending good wishes for his return to good health. Joan is keeping things pretty close to the vest right now, so I do not believe I should say more … I am sure, once things settle down a bit and Lamont is on the road to recovery, she will update herself.

I will say this again, please respect the Bryden's privacy and know that neither one of them is available for Spyder questions right now. Please do not copy or share outside this forum. Come here, or call Jacob at Lamonster Garage to get questions answered.

All the best ….. Ann :pray::pray::pray::pray::pray:

[LeftCoast]

Fantastic to hear he is at home, huge comfort factor for everyone.

[Jester]

Prayers continue for both of you 😘👌👍

[Buckeye Bleau]

I have not posted here until now, but I have been praying for recovery. I am so very pleased to hear that Lamont is home with the family.
May all of you accept and feel His Grace and love in the coming days, weeks and months during this recovery!

Joe

[irvin48]

GOOD NEWS and more:pray::pray::pray::pray::pray::pray::pray::pra y::pray::pray:--joyce and irv

[Montery]

Prayers for Lamont and his family,a very special person who has done so much for our Spyder community

[Bob Denman]

:D HEY BOSS!!!
Now that you're home: let some of Joan's Home-Cooking work some magic on you! :2thumbs:

[Lamonster]

This is Joan:
Lamont got out of the hospital on Friday and we brought him home and he went straight out on the back deck to sit in the sun. I immediately left (his sister was here) and in one hour had purchased a recliner and arranged for it's delivery, grocery shopped, and picked up the dogs from the boarders. Lamont was weak from being in the hospital for a week and his weakened condition. But he started looking better Friday night, slept well, took a shower Saturday and he was up and moving around. He was discharged with the same 5 meds he was getting in the hospital. He looked great Saturday and the 3 of us watched a funny movie. Sunday he became nauseous and couldn't keep anything down. In view of the fact he hadn't eaten very much at all going now on 3 weeks along with not keeping food down, we went to the ER again. I just got home. They kept him. His sister flew home about noon time and it was sad for her to say goodbye to him there in the ER.

I think he will be fine. At this point we just have one more week until his big appointment at Barnes in St Louis next week. That's about all I got, I spent all day in the ER. Need sleep.

[Spydermike]

This is Joan:
Lamont got out of the hospital on Friday and we brought him home and he went straight out on the back deck to sit in the sun. I immediately left (his sister was here) and in one hour had purchased a recliner and arranged for it's delivery, grocery shopped, and picked up the dogs from the boarders. Lamont was weak from being in the hospital for a week and his weakened condition. But he started looking better Friday night, slept well, took a shower Saturday and he was up and moving around. He was discharged with the same 5 meds he was getting in the hospital. He looked great Saturday and the 3 of us watched a funny movie. Sunday he became nauseous and couldn't keep anything down. In view of the fact he hadn't eaten very much at all going now on 3 weeks along with not keeping food down, we went to the ER again. I just got home. They kept him. His sister flew home about noon time and it was sad for her to say goodbye to him there in the ER.

I think he will be fine. At this point we just have one more week until his big appointment at Barnes in St Louis next week. That's about all I got, I spent all day in the ER. Need sleep.


Keeping him and you in my thoughts and prayers :thumbup:

[flamingobabe]

continued prayers.....we are thinking of Lamont everyday....hoping for some relief and healthy wellness

[Yazz]

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you both....

[Deanna777]

I am sending more prayers your way.

Both of you are in my thoughts.


Joan, Be strong for him. Hang in there!

Deanna

[Dave7691]

Prayers sent to Lamont and family STAY STRONG LAMONT .

[MRH]

Joan,

Thank you for taking the time to keep us updated. For every frequent poster on this site, there are bunch more of us who post from time to time who are also concerned and appreciative.

[PrairieSpyder]

I'm continuing to pray for Lamont. He's a strong guy and whatever happens, I'm sure he'll bear it with grace and peace. May God grant him many years with us. 166412 166411

[Luvs2Ride]

Joan,

Thank you for taking the time to keep us updated. For every frequent poster on this site, there are bunch more of us who post from time to time who are also concerned and appreciative.


Sending :pray::pray::pray: and good thoughts for you both!
Gina J

[cptjam]

Thinking of you guys every day. Hoping for the best! Rest up, think positive, and know you do have friends. Focus on being well. Everything else becomes secondary.

[rtotten]

Best Wishes for your family! How are you holding up Joan?

[Lamonster]

This is Joan and a brief update:
Lamont will be discharged from the hospital in the morning. Although he just had a brief episode where his blood pressure got very seriously high and it looks like it's going the right way now. I took him in Monday of this week and he spent 28 uncomfortable hours in the ER because the hospital didn't have available beds. It's far too much to type but by Wednesday he was looking worse than when I had taken him in. They did a procedure on him and pulled fluids from his abdomen area and sent some for cytology and culture. The fluid was infected and he was probably sick with this the entire previous week when he was in the hospital. They put him on clear liquid diet again, ordered more IV antibiotics, and he was even on oxygen for a short period when his O2 levels dropped during the night. He had a new hospitalist this time who actually seemed interested in his case and she ordered a GI doctor for her expertise and finally things are making sense. There's too much to type but the bottom line is this - Lamont will be discharged Saturday morning and I will take him home where he can rest without nurses and aides waking him up every 1/2 hour or so for vitals. From there he rests up and regains his strength so we can drive to St. Louis on Tuesday for his evaluation with the transplant team at Barnes Jewish Hospital on Wednesday. He's been sick ever since September 21st and really hasn't eaten much or kept it down since then. Please continue to keep him in your prayers, good wishes, whatever your belief system. My good friend, Tina, came up to stay over two nights to help me out and make sure I was getting my rest and eating.
I thank you all for your love and support during this hard time for us. Thanks also for no reported posts to keep my other job easy in trying to take care of the business until our beloved Lamonster is back! :)
Joan

[BMW]

:pray::pray::pray::pray::pray::pray::pray::pray:

[Deanna777]

Sending more :pray::pray::pray::pray::pray::pray::pray::pray::p ray: to you and Lamont.


You and Lamont are in our thoughts everyday.

Deanna

[Jester]

Traded my Lamonster Edition RTL to a Shrine brother for 2011 Harley Shrine Trike a few months ago planning on getting a 2019 RTL but bought a 2018 RTL yesterday to be delivered next week. I will be getting stuff from Lamonster whenever possible. Prayers for all of you!
🙏🙏🙏🙏

[SPYDERGUY1]

I have not been on here for a while, so was not sure what was happening with Lamont. All the prayers and wishes for a speedy recovery, always heartbreaking to se a fellow rider down, NO MATTER WHAT the problem may be.

[Flanker]

Haven't been around on the site much this summer/fall---just caught this thread.

Very pleased to hear of Lamont's improved condition, and best wishes for a continued speedy and full recovery! I am very sorry to hear you (all of you) had to go through so much BS at times with the treatment regime, and those making less than good decisions! Sounds like you're past most of that now--here's hoping that remains the case! Sounds like all of you are maintaining as positive an attitude as you can--and that is certainly part of the recipe for recovery---so give the bad times a good whuppin' and we'll be here when you do!

Kindest Regards...............Flanker

[Jeriatric]

Hang tough man and keep up the fight!

You're in our prayers.

[Big Arm]

Just saw this thread........thanks ataDude for the link......
Hang in there Lamont, sending prayers your way !!! :bowdown:

[Bob Denman]

By the way: How is he doing??? :dontknow:

We could sure use an update... :shocked:

[crazycanuck]

By the way: How is he doing??? :dontknow:

We could sure use an update... :shocked:


I am guessing with everything going in their life right now that updating this thread is not a priority and I certainly understand that. I am sure when time and circumstances permit, everyone will be updated.

[Spyder_Cowgirl]

I am guessing with everything going in their life right now that updating this thread is not a priority and I certainly understand that. I am sure when time and circumstances permit, everyone will be updated.

You are absolutely correct …. Joan made it pretty clear, in some of her last FB posts, that their focus is getting Lamont well and everything else is secondary. When time and circumstance permit, one of them will provide some updates.

All the best …. Ann