I beat Cancer ... I hope :)

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  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,273
    chiquimonkey wrote:
    norm wrote:
    imalive wrote:
    I know that one thing I need to learn to live with is wasted time in hospitals. I hate that! I was there for four hours yesterday. That's not so bad I guess, but the procedure took only about 45 minutes. I think "it" really kind of hit me when I was wheeled into the cold ass room with all the bright lights. I felt great when I left (happy to be out!) but this thing is sore as hell today.

    get an ipad or tablet...at the very least a iphone/android...at least while you're sitting around you can waste time here :P :lol:
    Amen on a mobile device! Having my iTouch at the hospital/ER when my mom was there helped just to pass time between doctor visits and such. You can download books too to read as well :)
    my wife has an ipad......but I'm not sure she'll let me use it. :shifty:
    If I had known then what I know now...

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  • tinkerbell
    tinkerbell New Zealand Posts: 2,161
    I am sending mega good vibes to you and your family. Being the uncle and brother-in-law of the year I'm sure that you have some great family support as well as all of us here.
    all you need is love, love is all you need
  • South of Seattle
    South of Seattle West Seattle Posts: 10,724
    Sorry to hear the news buddy. You'll beat that shit though. ~Good Vibes~ your way~!
    NERDS!
  • Flagg
    Flagg Posts: 5,856
    Thoughts and prayers with you man.
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  • JaneNY
    JaneNY Posts: 4,438
    Just saw this - you'll be in my thoughts for a complete and quick recovery.
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  • PJ_ROCKS
    PJ_ROCKS THE 406 Posts: 6,736
    Rob

    :cry:

    holy shit ballz dude, i am shocked and speechless!!!

    If you need anything, anything at all, let me know.

    sending you a lot of good vibes... will even bring some when i see you!!!

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  • Hugh Freaking Dillon
    Hugh Freaking Dillon Posts: 14,010
    good vibes..............good vibes...........
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  • Halifax2TheMax
    Halifax2TheMax Posts: 42,117
    Rob,

    Haven't met you, don't know you but thinking about you anyway. Am hoping for the best for you and wish you well. Sending positive Chi your way.

    Peace!
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  • inlet13
    inlet13 Posts: 1,979
    Hey, I'm very sorry to hear about your diagnosis. But, as a PJ fan, I'm proud of the way you're dealing with it. Very admirable! I wish you the best of luck. Good vibes and prayers coming your way as I type.

    Good advice too... I've been putting off a colonoscopy, and I think I should really re-think that decision now.
    Here's a new demo called "in the fire":

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  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,335
    Sorry to hear that Rob!

    Stay strong my friend. Stage 2 colon cancer is very treatable. While the chemo and radiation will certainly suck, you will be back and going strong in no time!

    I work in clinical cancer research and have seen it many, many times. If you have any questions about it, or questions about treatment, etc. please do not hesitate to send me a PM.
  • Claireack
    Claireack Posts: 13,561
    Just thought I'd pop in and pass on a quick {{hug}}
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  • small town beck
    small town beck Posts: 6,691
    Rob,

    I am sorry to hear this. If you make it any of the Canadian shows I am at, I am buying you a beer!!!

    Kick that's cancer's ass. I hope treatment goes okay and you are soon on your way to a speedy recovery.

    stb
  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,273
    it's been a pretty crazy week. the first of many, I'm sure.

    after the porta-cath, I was sore as hell. on Wednesday, I went to get "mapped" for radiation. I'm laying on my stomach and people are messing with my butt. I'm thinking "great, MORE humiliation." but then I stopped myself and thought "buck up. how lucky am I to be lying in a god-knows-how-many-hundreds of thousands of dollars CT machine? I could be in some third world country." so, I'm constantly reminding myself to be positive!!! my wife, my friends, you guys, my doctors, etc. are awesome :mrgreen:

    Thursday, they hooked me up to the 24/7 chemo. the people at this place are the best. maybe I only say that because the receptionist said "NO WAY you're 55. I would have guessed 40s" :lol: Fridays would work better for me (for replenishment and bloodwork) but that would mean a different place with a different staff. so I made the decision to stick with thursdays just so I can see these wonderful people. the device itself is not so wonderful....it's about 4x6x2 and I've got to wear it in a vegas-tourist-style fanny pack. tonight, I'm going to Home Depot to see if I can find something better. the line then goes to my chest and there's about a 1" connection sticking out. so, sleep is not great but not impossible either. if you don't know her, here's my dog, Gracie (a cancer SURVIVOR) checking it out. she's done chemo. she's one of my inspirations :mrgreen:

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    I start radiation next week. when chemo and radiation are done, I get to see eddie in LA. and then, after 8 weeks of recuperation, I get to see PJ in vancouver :mrgreen: ...right before my surgery :|. it's only fitting that pearl jam is providing the landmarks for my recovery.
    If I had known then what I know now...

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  • Ms. Wes C.addle
    Ms. Wes C.addle Posts: 2,559
    This are some remarkable comments. So happy things are going 'well'. As well as can be expected...

    Cute puppy. And, don't tell anyone, but fannypacks are making a comeback this summer. Mark my words!
  • Miss Colada
    Miss Colada Posts: 167
    Sending you much love and light
    xox
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  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,273
    Ms. Wes C.addle wrote:
    And, don't tell anyone, but fannypacks are making a comeback this summer. Mark my words!
    really? I don't believe you ;)

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    If I had known then what I know now...

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    Vancouver 11
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    St. Paul 14, Denver 14
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  • Who Princess
    Who Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
    imalive wrote:
    the people at this place are the best. maybe I only say that because the receptionist said "NO WAY you're 55. I would have guessed 40s" :lol:
    So this stuff really works? :P

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    Srsly, I would definitely vote for going to the place that has the nicest people! If ya gotta endure unpleasant procedures, you oughta be doing it in pleasant surroundings. :thumbup:
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  • -Emma-
    -Emma- Posts: 2,864
    I want to wish you all the best for a speedy recovery.

    About 4 years ago my dad was diagnosed with colon cancer, after going through surgery and chemo he has been all clear since then. It wasn't an easy thing for my dad or our family to go through, so my thoughts are with you and your family.
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  • PJ_ROCKS
    PJ_ROCKS THE 406 Posts: 6,736
    whoprincess wrote:
    imalive wrote:
    the people at this place are the best. maybe I only say that because the receptionist said "NO WAY you're 55. I would have guessed 40s" :lol:
    So this stuff really works? :P

    300.jpg

    Srsly, I would definitely vote for going to the place that has the nicest people! If ya gotta endure unpleasant procedures, you oughta be doing it in pleasant surroundings. :thumbup:


    Now see, i thought he told me he helped invent the round wheel :lol:

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              San Jose

              San Diego 2 shows 

           
    2003 Missoula

    2005 Missoula

    2006 Denver 2 shows with Tom Petty 

             Gorge 2 shows

    2009 Utah

              LA1

              LA2

    2012 Missoula : Meet and Greet : "Instant Classic show"

    2013 Portland

             Spokane


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  • Jo
    Jo Posts: 2,098
    I only read the Ops' original message and have to say................................

    " shit man, can't you re-arrange your therapy around the PJ20 Feast and get there aswell????" ;)

    I came on here tonight to grumble about nothing, but instead, I would like to wish and PRAY FOR the best possible outcome for you mate.....
    Like the OP, I came here with my problems, because whether we like it or not, we PJ fans are unique in our empathy..........and this place is an awesome gathering of people who could give a shit. :)

    Best wishes for a fruitfull outcome.

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