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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 21, 2024 22:02:11 GMT -5
The news post Surgery was not as good as I had hoped. The surgery went well with a reasonable assurance all of the cancerous cells were removed from the colon by the procedure. Bad news is I have five lymph nodes which are cancerous. So, a referral to an Oncologist is indicated. That will be in a month as they want the surgery wounds to heal. Staples out but still restricted in activity for another few weeks. No more than eight pounds to lift. The risk is a hernia which often follows abdominal surgery in the over active patient. Hate the bad news John, but it sounds like the doctor is confident? Not looking good for the irrigation season is it? |
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Post by toshtego on Feb 21, 2024 22:39:46 GMT -5
The news post Surgery was not as good as I had hoped. The surgery went well with a reasonable assurance all of the cancerous cells were removed from the colon by the procedure. Bad news is I have five lymph nodes which are cancerous. So, a referral to an Oncologist is indicated. That will be in a month as they want the surgery wounds to heal. Staples out but still restricted in activity for another few weeks. No more than eight pounds to lift. The risk is a hernia which often follows abdominal surgery in the over active patient. Hate the bad news John, but it sounds like the doctor is confident? Not looking good for the irrigation season is it? The surgeon was confident that the cancerous cells in the vicinity of colon were removed. Not being an Oncologist, no prognosis for recovery elsewhere except in the most general terms. Likely I will resign from being Ditch Rider this season if undergoing Chemo therapy. We shall see. Small steps. |
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Post by toshtego on Feb 21, 2024 22:41:08 GMT -5
Well, like you said, John, the news could have been better. But, we still have to acknowledge it could have been worse, too. My grandmother had lymphoma back in the late 70s and beat it to live another 25 years or so in good health, and medical care is worlds better now. It can be done. Here's hoping you have a good meeting with the oncologist in a month. Take it from there. Thanks Urb. |
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Post by john on Feb 21, 2024 22:45:02 GMT -5
Good evening all. Having a bowl of Flying Dutchman Match in the Seadog All Briar... A large sweet tea alongside...  |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Feb 21, 2024 22:50:08 GMT -5
 John in 98 my prostate cancer has some going in the lymph nodes, took em out, 2024 I'm here, and I belive the medical field has advanced quite a lot since 98, so buck up my friend you gonna get well. I Garronte!
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Post by john on Feb 21, 2024 23:07:07 GMT -5
The news post Surgery was not as good as I had hoped. The surgery went well with a reasonable assurance all of the cancerous cells were removed from the colon by the procedure. Bad news is I have five lymph nodes which are cancerous. So, a referral to an Oncologist is indicated. That will be in a month as they want the surgery wounds to heal. Staples out but still restricted in activity for another few weeks. No more than eight pounds to lift. The risk is a hernia which often follows abdominal surgery in the over active patient. John, I will be praying for you and your family for healing. As one that hasn’t followed doctors instructions I can only ask that you do as instructed. I had to have my chest plated and bolted together because of it. Best wishes for a complete recovery. |
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Post by urbino on Feb 21, 2024 23:09:26 GMT -5
The news post Surgery was not as good as I had hoped. The surgery went well with a reasonable assurance all of the cancerous cells were removed from the colon by the procedure. Bad news is I have five lymph nodes which are cancerous. So, a referral to an Oncologist is indicated. That will be in a month as they want the surgery wounds to heal. Staples out but still restricted in activity for another few weeks. No more than eight pounds to lift. The risk is a hernia which often follows abdominal surgery in the over active patient. John, I will be praying for you and your family for healing. As one that hasn’t followed doctors instructions I can only ask that you do as instructed. I had to have my chest plated and bolted together because of it. Best wishes for a complete recovery. That sounds like it must've been a real party. |
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Post by just ol ed on Feb 21, 2024 23:10:32 GMT -5
Adding my good thoughts for a great recovery. Guess lucky I've never had anything that severe
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Post by urbino on Feb 21, 2024 23:28:59 GMT -5
Adding my good thoughts for a great recovery. Guess lucky I've never had anything that severe You're too ornery to get sick. |
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Post by john on Feb 21, 2024 23:39:40 GMT -5
Congrats, girls and boys are great, my first girl grandchild is graduating college this year, enjoy it passes so fast. Congratulations! They say the first one is the hardest, and most expensive  |
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Post by john on Feb 21, 2024 23:44:19 GMT -5
John, I will be praying for you and your family for healing. As one that hasn’t followed doctors instructions I can only ask that you do as instructed. I had to have my chest plated and bolted together because of it. Best wishes for a complete recovery. That sounds like it must've been a real party. I heard i’twas  |
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Post by coalsmoke on Feb 22, 2024 4:32:31 GMT -5
The news post Surgery was not as good as I had hoped. The surgery went well with a reasonable assurance all of the cancerous cells were removed from the colon by the procedure. Bad news is I have five lymph nodes which are cancerous. So, a referral to an Oncologist is indicated. That will be in a month as they want the surgery wounds to heal. Staples out but still restricted in activity for another few weeks. No more than eight pounds to lift. The risk is a hernia which often follows abdominal surgery in the over active patient. We're with you all of the way, my friend. Let's take this one dr. visit and procedure at a time. You already have the colon part taken care of. Hang in there and here's hoping for the best. |
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Post by trailboss on Feb 22, 2024 10:08:13 GMT -5
AT&T is having pretty widespread outages in some big markets today.
I suppose some people are having huge withdrawal issues.
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Post by Plainsman on Feb 22, 2024 10:11:20 GMT -5
Xi testing for Taiwan…
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Post by trailboss on Feb 22, 2024 10:59:49 GMT -5
Heaven forbid if and when we have some sort of crash on the technology people place so much dependence on, the collective hair will be on fire and people will freak out. A good time to be living the remote life. 😉 |
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Post by trailboss on Feb 22, 2024 11:31:34 GMT -5
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Post by oldcajun123 on Feb 22, 2024 12:17:02 GMT -5
Renewed my drivers license this morning, good till 2030 wish I was good for that too. Didn’t ask for proof of insurance, that’s why in Louisiana over 50% of drivers drive without insurance. Grey day but warm, might smoke one on porch today. Wish all the fellows well!
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Post by Plainsman on Feb 22, 2024 15:27:51 GMT -5
Small supply run (essentials only, case of Canadian on the list) plus a visit to the fang-carpenter. Dental cleanings? How do I hate thee? Let me count the ways.
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Post by urbino on Feb 22, 2024 17:17:58 GMT -5
Well, it seems the new sleep med is not going to work out. It's making me break out in a rash. Itching is not the most conducive thing in the world to good sleep.
I left a message with the doc's office to see if he could call in something else for me to try.
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Post by toshtego on Feb 22, 2024 20:44:05 GMT -5
Small supply run (essentials only, case of Canadian on the list) plus a visit to the fang-carpenter. Dental cleanings? How do I hate thee? Let me count the ways. You really only need to clean the teeth you want to keep, says my Dentist. |
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Post by toshtego on Feb 22, 2024 20:44:53 GMT -5
Well, it seems the new sleep med is not going to work out. It's making me break out in a rash. Itching is not the most conducive thing in the world to good sleep. I left a message with the doc's office to see if he could call in something else for me to try. I am sorry to read that, Urb. I hope you can find something which works. I know about itching and how annoying that can be. |
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Post by urbino on Feb 22, 2024 20:58:15 GMT -5
Well, it seems the new sleep med is not going to work out. It's making me break out in a rash. Itching is not the most conducive thing in the world to good sleep. I left a message with the doc's office to see if he could call in something else for me to try. I am sorry to read that, Urb. I hope you can find something which works. I know about itching and how annoying that can be. Thanks, John. It's no great tragedy. If it had been working really well for me, I'd be frustrated, but it hasn't done more than make me mildly drowsy. How are you feeling about the world, today? |
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Post by john on Feb 23, 2024 17:57:46 GMT -5
Happy Friday to all effected ! A bowl of St Bruno in the GBD Tapestry 9438 Rhodesian... A bottle of water alongside...  |
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Post by john on Feb 23, 2024 18:12:55 GMT -5
It’s not just online retailers that get burned. Stupid store policy’s can get some really creative returns. When I worked at Lowes we were told to not inspect a returned item so as to not insult a customer. If we did and they complained we would get reprimanded and possibly fired. We got cinder blocks in cabinet boxes, old broken cabinets in bath tub boxes, badly used wrong products in boxes from a different manufacturer and the slickest was a used ceiling fan in the box supposedly it didn’t work. No I guess it won’t if it’s the one that they were replacing. Even the used appliances they were replacing. Truly amazing! I used to say we made money in spite of ourselves... That was ten years or more ago, so it’s not a new scam the crooks are at... |
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Post by john on Feb 23, 2024 18:16:47 GMT -5
AT&T is having pretty widespread outages in some big markets today. I suppose some people are having huge withdrawal issues. Yes Charlie, people might have to have a conversation with a person directly, like we did in the olden days.  |
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Post by john on Feb 23, 2024 18:22:10 GMT -5
Am I crazy or is the Daily Chronicle taking posts from the What are you Smoking thread??? I know I make mistakes about my posts but I think this time it’s not me...
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Post by urbino on Feb 23, 2024 18:22:32 GMT -5
When Amazon first came on the scene back in the late 90s and early aughts with its no-questions-asked, instant-refund return policy, it was a real boon for honest shoppers. Their customer support in general was absurdly good. It was probably also necessary to get their business model off the ground. Now that they dominate the retail world, they're squeezing out costs.
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Post by urbino on Feb 23, 2024 18:23:40 GMT -5
Am I crazy or is the Daily Chronicle taking posts from the What are you Smoking thread??? I know I make mistakes about my posts but I think this time it’s not me... Ummm, you're . . . crazy?  Seriously, though, I haven't seen that happen. |
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Post by john on Feb 23, 2024 18:27:27 GMT -5
Am I crazy or is the Daily Chronicle taking posts from the What are you Smoking thread??? I know I make mistakes about my posts but I think this time it’s not me... Ummm, you're . . . crazy? Seriously, though, I haven't seen that happen. Hey Urb, I like your little shooter friend! Where did you find that one? |
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Post by Silver on Feb 23, 2024 18:29:45 GMT -5
Am I crazy or is the Daily Chronicle taking posts from the What are you Smoking thread??? I know I make mistakes about my posts but I think this time it’s not me... Ummm, you're . . . crazy? Seriously, though, I haven't seen that happen. Just John from what I've noticed. |
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John in 98 my prostate cancer has some going in the lymph nodes, took em out, 2024 I'm here, and I belive the medical field has advanced quite a lot since 98, so buck up my friend you gonna get well. I Garronte!
