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  • WobbieWobbie Posts: 30,655
    Loulou wrote:
    imalive wrote:
    thanks! ^^^^^

    just read this in my quest for coping:

    This surgery has given millions another shot at a better life than what was felt and experienced during their illness. It has given us the opportunity to return to society and become productive, loving and active members. Ostomy surgery has answered the prayers of so many. Again, where is there any stigma, shame, disgrace, negativity or embarrassment in that? And just why should anyone whose life has been rescued or “saved” by ostomy surgery feel anything but euphoria and offer thanks and relief and appreciation to the medical profession for their skills in resurrecting our existence so that we might freely continue on, unhampered by the dreadful, outrageous illness that took so much away from us, but that ostomy surgery has thankfully given us back!

    need to keep it in mind :mrgreen:
    Good for you Rob, your positivity blows my mind. Your one really brave guy mate. :)
    I'm trying. It's not always easy.
    If I had known then what I know now...

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  • LoulouLoulou Adelaide Posts: 6,247
    I bet it's not mate but your doing a BLOODY good job of it. ;):)
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  • ShimmyMommyShimmyMommy Posts: 7,505
    Rob, you are amazing. Thank you for being you. 8-)
    Lots of love, light and hugs to you all!
  • PJ_ROCKSPJ_ROCKS THE 406 Posts: 6,736
    Morning Rob.

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  • Who PrincessWho Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
    imalive wrote:
    Loulou wrote:
    Good for you Rob, your positivity blows my mind. Your one really brave guy mate. :)
    I'm trying. It's not always easy.
    Rob,
    As I follow this thread and your ongoing treatment and recovery, I see you trying to deal with a mixed up mess of things. I have absolutely no idea how I'd handle the situation if it were me. But you just impress me more and more as you go through this. Your positive outlook and sense of humor give me a lot of hope and confirm all the impressions I've had of you since I joined this board.

    But what really, really blows me away is your honesty. You talk about your difficulties and frustrations just as openly as you make jokes about the situation. It must be hard enough to come here and talk about having cancer, even though you often make us laugh about it. But your willingness to share how bad it makes you feel some of the time makes me feel even more optimistic for you. It takes some courage to admit that this is hard for you, that sometimes you're unsure, that you flat out don't like what's going on. Because you're willing to open yourself up, you inspire me and other people. You're willing to ask other people for help, which is something most of us don't like to do. All the things you express here, good or bad, tell me that you've got what it takes to get through this.

    You have my admiration, my friend.
    "The stars are all connected to the brain."
  • Halifax2TheMaxHalifax2TheMax Posts: 40,171
    Who Princess wrote:
    imalive wrote:
    Loulou wrote:
    Good for you Rob, your positivity blows my mind. Your one really brave guy mate. :)
    I'm trying. It's not always easy.
    Rob,
    As I follow this thread and your ongoing treatment and recovery, I see you trying to deal with a mixed up mess of things. I have absolutely no idea how I'd handle the situation if it were me. But you just impress me more and more as you go through this. Your positive outlook and sense of humor give me a lot of hope and confirm all the impressions I've had of you since I joined this board.

    But what really, really blows me away is your honesty. You talk about your difficulties and frustrations just as openly as you make jokes about the situation. It must be hard enough to come here and talk about having cancer, even though you often make us laugh about it. But your willingness to share how bad it makes you feel some of the time makes me feel even more optimistic for you. It takes some courage to admit that this is hard for you, that sometimes you're unsure, that you flat out don't like what's going on. Because you're willing to open yourself up, you inspire me and other people. You're willing to ask other people for help, which is something most of us don't like to do. All the things you express here, good or bad, tell me that you've got what it takes to get through this.

    You have my admiration, my friend.

    Very well said and that makes at least two of us!

    Keep your eye out for the FedEx guy or gal on Friday between 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. A little sumptin to send you off to Vancouver with. Keep the inspiration and its okay to have your down moments. Be well and know there are a ton of us rooting for you.

    Positive Chi coming your way!

    Peace.
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  • WobbieWobbie Posts: 30,655
    Who Princess wrote:

    But what really, really blows me away is your honesty. You talk about your difficulties and frustrations just as openly as you make jokes about the situation. It must be hard enough to come here and talk about having cancer, even though you often make us laugh about it. But your willingness to share how bad it makes you feel some of the time makes me feel even more optimistic for you. It takes some courage to admit that this is hard for you, that sometimes you're unsure, that you flat out don't like what's going on. Because you're willing to open yourself up, you inspire me and other people. You're willing to ask other people for help, which is something most of us don't like to do.

    ^^^^ I really appreciate that :mrgreen:

    but it is easy to come here...it's one of the few easy things, these days. you guys help me A LOT!!!
    If I had known then what I know now...

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    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
  • WobbieWobbie Posts: 30,655
    Halifax2TheMax wrote:

    Keep your eye out for the FedEx guy or gal on Friday between 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. A little sumptin to send you off to Vancouver with.

    I can't wait!

    gracie will be on the porch...sleeping, but ready for FedEx :mrgreen:
    If I had known then what I know now...

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    VIC 07
    EV LA1 08
    Seattle1 09, Seattle2 09, Salt Lake 09, LA4 09
    Columbus 10
    EV LA 11
    Vancouver 11
    Missoula 12
    Portland 13, Spokane 13
    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
    Philly I & II, 16
    Denver 22
  • dottlesdottles Posts: 9,182
    Rob,
    Just checking in on you my friend, I can't imagine what you and your family are having to work through and adjust to. I find you all inspirational and truely hope that any positivity that can be gleamed from this thread and your friends on here is really cool.
    When you want a UK music mag update, just shout! :D It's not much but it is something I can do to help put a bit of a smile on your face/occupy your mind for five minutes.
    Stay strong matey!
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    2012 - Manchester i & ii, Berlin i & ii, Stockholm. 2014 - Amsterdam i & ii, Trieste, Vienna, Berlin, Leeds, Milton Keynes.
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  • GivenToLukinKPGivenToLukinKP Chicago Posts: 3,076
    Whoprincess--- :clap: very well said!!!

    Rob- hugs always. This is surely a adjustment period, and it WILL get easier. Glad you're doing some reading and finding others who have walked your path. Out of curiosity as to how it works logistically, I did some google research and found a few sites of others dealing with it as well. I don't know how you feel about this, but I know writing as always been very soothing to my soul. If you aren't already doing doing some kind of journal, may I suggest you try that out? You may find it helpful...

    xoxo... I can't wait for the FedEx man to arrive for you :)
    Makes much more sense...

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  • WobbieWobbie Posts: 30,655
    GivenToLukinKP wrote:
    I don't know how you feel about this, but I know writing as always been very soothing to my soul. If you aren't already doing doing some kind of journal, may I suggest you try that out? You may find it helpful...
    when all this crap started (May :shock: ), I did start a journal and kept it up for about a month....and then I stopped. I'm not sure why. Maybe because it was less than a compelling read. radiation, radiation, radiation, radiation and chemo refill, radiation, weekend, repeat :lol: . I have given it some thought as to starting up again.

    I remember, early on, 81 said "what a shitty way to spend the summer." the guy's got a way with words....and he was right. definitely a summer to forget. but I WILL come out on the other side :mrgreen:

    right now, things are not all bad....except for my butt. I can't even describe how sore it is....and today the doc called to say he didn't want me driving to my appt. a week from today. a month in, and I still can't drive? :wtf: sheesh!

    but I've got you guys, I've got codie and friends and my sweet dog.....and I've got mother fucking Pearl Jam in four days! :mrgreen:
    If I had known then what I know now...

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  • ShimmyMommyShimmyMommy Posts: 7,505
    :clap::clap::clap: Whoprincess, Dottles, GiventoLukinKP and especially Rob.

    Rob, Whoprincess is right. Thank you for your honesty. It's what makes us connect to you in a real way. I think about you all the time and how you are doing. Much respect to you and your family too. You are one strong man.

    Love, light and hugs. :mrgreen:
    Lots of love, light and hugs to you all!
  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 42,782
    Rob, thank you so much for your bravery and for sharing your fight with us here. Your courage is very encouraging to me today as one of my oldest, closest friends just told me she has cancer. I've learned that a wide a wide band of support goes a long way as well as how important it is to keep up hope. The strength you've shown goes further than you might imagine. Thanks, man.
    "Don't give in to the lies.  Don't give in to the fear. Hold on to the truth.  And to hope."
    -Jim Acosta











  • ClaireackClaireack Posts: 13,561
    Haven't been on the forum for a few days, so nipped in to check how things are going.

    :)
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  • Given to...Given to... Wyoming Posts: 4,997
    Hey Rob!

    Its almost time to pull out the ID and have a full body scan compliments of the nice people at the airport!!

    I wish I could go, I really do. Have a great time!


    We will see you soon.
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  • WobbieWobbie Posts: 30,655
    WOW! it's been a good day...first I drove up past park city with my brother-in-law. we were taking his kids to a sleepover at grandma's. the leaves are changing and it's gorgeous up there. in a minute, I'm going out for some lunch and beer at a place where they have comfy couches. in between those to things, the fed ex man came...

    ARE YOU KIDDING ME????? this is probably the coolest gift I have gotten in my entire life!! whoever came up with the idea is a genius...so freaking cool, but something I never would have thought of. two of my loves, in one. thank you SO MUCH to halifax2themax, dottles, pj_rocks, paulina87, claireack, brianlux, whoprincess and giventolukinKP. I could sit here and type all afternoon and never be able to convey my gratitude.

    EVERYONE who has ever sent me encouragement has helped me get thru this summer from hell. along with the hell, there have been some really special moments....this being at the top of this list. you don't need to wonder what I'll be wearing in vancouver on sunday night :mrgreen:

    I wouldn't recommend getting rectal cancer, going thru 3 months of chemo and radiation (with more to come), having your rectum removed :shock: , getting "the bag", etc, etc.....but you can score some pretty awesome swag when amazing people in the message pit make you their "summer project" :lol:

    I will never, ever forget how you ALL have helped me through this!

    Your buddy,
    Rob

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    p.s. yeah, that's my "giants room." I'm a fairly big fan ;)
    If I had known then what I know now...

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  • chadwickchadwick up my ass Posts: 21,157
    that is one shirt and message. nice giants room. get well even better than well.
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    I am tired; my heart is
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    no more forever."
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  • vanisle09vanisle09 Posts: 33
    Wow, I am touched. I hope you get well and I am sure the jersey will help you feel better.
  • ShimmyMommyShimmyMommy Posts: 7,505
    WOW! That is sooo awesome of them! :mrgreen: And yes, you have an amazing Giants room! :mrgreen:

    I am happy you are happy today, Rob. :mrgreen:
    Lots of love, light and hugs to you all!
  • dottlesdottles Posts: 9,182
    Rob, Enjoy Vancouver :D
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    2012 - Manchester i & ii, Berlin i & ii, Stockholm. 2014 - Amsterdam i & ii, Trieste, Vienna, Berlin, Leeds, Milton Keynes.
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  • he.who.forgetshe.who.forgets Posts: 4,593
    AWESOME!!!
    We were but stones your light made us stars
  • Who PrincessWho Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
    I wasn't sure if you'd like it. :P
    "The stars are all connected to the brain."
  • Halifax2TheMaxHalifax2TheMax Posts: 40,171
    Glad the package arrived prior to your Vancouver show! Had thoughts of your dog doing some chewing after the FedEx guy bailed but I guess she didn't get to the shirt? I'm so happy that you like it and will be able to wear it to the show!

    When the lights go down, the hair stands up on your neck, the goosebumps tingle and the boys take the stage, let everything go and be and stay in the moment. Best tonic ever!!

    Safe travels and enjoy the show!

    Peace.

    PS: The PJ20 patch will be in the mail tomorrow if you want to have it sewn on the sleeve opposite the World Series patch.
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  • Given to...Given to... Wyoming Posts: 4,997
    Best dressed in the house!
    "...would you like some forks?" EV 12-02-06
  • dcfaithfuldcfaithful Posts: 13,076
    The perfect addition to your Giants room!

    Which, by the way, I'll just say it again... I'm not a baseball fanatic (I do enjoy it though) but I fucking love stepping foot in that room every single time. It feels like a mecca for anyone who appreciates sports, and collectables.

    Have a safe, and very fun trip Rob! :thumbup:
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  • LizardLizard So Cal Posts: 12,091
    That room is sick.








    I mean really sick. :sick::sick:




    :D


    glad you day was made!! have a terrific time in Vancouver!!!!!!!!!!!!
    So I'll just lie down and wait for the dream
    Where I'm not ugly and you're lookin' at me
  • GivenToLukinKPGivenToLukinKP Chicago Posts: 3,076
    imalive wrote:

    I wouldn't recommend getting rectal cancer, going thru 3 months of chemo and radiation (with more to come), having your rectum removed :shock: , getting "the bag", etc, etc.....but you can score some pretty awesome swag when amazing people in the message pit make you their "summer project" :lol:

    :lol:

    So glad it arrived safe and in time for Vancouver!!!!

    you should know- this one is all Halifax :) his idea--and his execution. He was so excited about it!! It's gorgeous and I'm so happy it's made your day brighter!

    I know you keep saying how grateful you are and how much all the love and junk out of this place has helped you through this, but if you only knew what all of the "elves" have gained through you and your strength, humor and honestly about your experience, you'd know you've given many of us much, much more than you've
    ever gotten back. I, for one, have had many people in my life who have fought cancer (both winning and losing. I admit to being uneasy and uncomfortable while witnessing those battles--but you have really been inspiring to me and you have (though this may not be the right word) humanized it on a level that I can somehow relate to more comfortably and differently now.

    I hope that makes sense. I'm fucked up on codeine laced cough syrup and happy for the first time in several days just from reading your message :)

    Enjoy the FUCK outta PJ!!! You deserve it buddy!!! :D
    Makes much more sense...

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    2012: Berlin, Germany 1& 2; Stockholm Sweden; Oslo Norway; Copenhagen Denmark
    2013: Wrigley Field- Chicago, IL; Philadelphia, PA 1 & 2; Hartford, CT; Vancouver BC; Seattle, WA.
    2014: Cincinnati, OH; St. Louis, MO; Moline, IL; Milwaukee, WI
    2016: Wrigley Field- Chicago 1&2
  • ClaireackClaireack Posts: 13,561
    :D
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  • Halifax2TheMaxHalifax2TheMax Posts: 40,171
    GivenToLukinKP wrote:
    imalive wrote:

    I wouldn't recommend getting rectal cancer, going thru 3 months of chemo and radiation (with more to come), having your rectum removed :shock: , getting "the bag", etc, etc.....but you can score some pretty awesome swag when amazing people in the message pit make you their "summer project" :lol:

    :lol:

    So glad it arrived safe and in time for Vancouver!!!!

    you should know- this one is all Halifax :) his idea--and his execution. He was so excited about it!! It's gorgeous and I'm so happy it's made your day brighter!

    I know you keep saying how grateful you are and how much all the love and junk out of this place has helped you through this, but if you only knew what all of the "elves" have gained through you and your strength, humor and honestly about your experience, you'd know you've given many of us much, much more than you've
    ever gotten back. I, for one, have had many people in my life who have fought cancer (both winning and losing. I admit to being uneasy and uncomfortable while witnessing those battles--but you have really been inspiring to me and you have (though this may not be the right word) humanized it on a level that I can somehow relate to more comfortably and differently now.

    I hope that makes sense. I'm fucked up on codeine laced cough syrup and happy for the first time in several days just from reading your message :)

    Enjoy the FUCK outta PJ!!! You deserve it buddy!!! :D

    Couldn't have said it better myself. And who you calling "summer project?" Hows about "lifetime achievement" or "lifetime project?"

    And Rob, Rock Your ASS Off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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  • loveontwolegsloveontwolegs Posts: 501
    Rob hope you post some pics up of you in the jersey! Awesome.
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