tenorplayer23
01-02-2010, 01:56 AM
All,
I wasn`t sure where to post this so pardon my post if it starts in the wrong place.
First, the best of holidays to you all and your families. I hope you all got what you wanted under the tree and that you will also enjoy a very Happy New Year in 2010.
We all have had bad things occur to us and I`m sure I am not alone in this category around the holidays. Actually, that`s how I happened upon Autopia originally and all the information about car care.
I have been going through some serious medical issues the past year and a half, all causing huge amounts of anxiety, fear and of course the physical side effects & aspects associated w/recovery. Not to bleed all over the keyboard, but my situation included major (really major) abdominal surgery, post-operative radiation/chemo treatments and then scans & tests every 2-3 mos. After these past 18 mos., I`ve come up the curve and begun to feel like "myself" again. Have had a yr. of really great test results. My latest scan in mid-December showed a little "something" different and I need to have another test in a week or so, where they look closer at it endoscopically & take a sample to test.....so, back on the anxiety/dread/fear merry-go-round again. It scares me so and I pray that I will be OK so I can just "be" and live a long, happy life in peace. It seems so difficult and debilitating and I know some of you can relate to this.
Since becoming part of the forum, I`ve been able to learn a lot and get connected with some good people, not only those who are experts in detailing, but just nice acquaintances and good buds through the wizardry of information technology. (I also now have a new addiction to detailing products - with a 6ft. cabinet full of Optimum, DP, Pinnacle, Lake Country, Porter Cable, etc.. and about a "zillion" microfiber towels.:))
That`s why I feel comfortable that I can reach out to you now. If you can find it in yourself, have a good thought or say a prayer that all will be OK with me in this trying time, that this is just something that amounts to nothing and that I AM disease free & healthy.
Update: Jan. 11, 2010 - After juggling schedules & ensuring that I have someone with me for the test (especially to get me home after anesthesia ) it`s now scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 12th. Thanks again to all who have sent their best & prayers to me. Set the good thought-GPS for zip 14642 next week and keep them beaming in that direction. Thanks an awful lot guys. It means a lot for you to care.
Update: Jan. 22, 2010 - Just thought I`d add a quick status about the tests last week and thank you all again for your concern and well wishes. The test I had on Jan. 12 had to be aborted for safety reason midway through and is now rescheduled again for Jan. 26 @ 1PM EST. Seems that my three degrees failed me and I didn`t interpret the prior day`s eating instructions correctly. (Plus my specific system doesn`t digest food as quickly as others, so some remained in my stomach.) The doctor and I discussed that prior to attempting the process, but decided to try anyway, just couldn`t be finished. Plus, had another scan like I have had every 2-3 mos. for the past year+ on Friday. By the time I was done with that, I was cooked and the balance of Friday was shot, as was Saturday. But, the sun popped out here on Sunday and I was feeling better. Just still the growing anxiety of doing the test over again, this time under general anesthesia. What fun....... Just keep praying and hoping I AM healthy and FREE of disease. Reset your good thoughts & prayer beams for zip 14642 again on Jan. 26th @ 1PM. Thanks so much for caring guys.
Hope all of you have had a great holiday and will be well & successful in the new year. 2010 WILL be a very good year for all of us!! The best!
See ya. :wavey
.....and best regards,
Bob
I wasn`t sure where to post this so pardon my post if it starts in the wrong place.
First, the best of holidays to you all and your families. I hope you all got what you wanted under the tree and that you will also enjoy a very Happy New Year in 2010.
We all have had bad things occur to us and I`m sure I am not alone in this category around the holidays. Actually, that`s how I happened upon Autopia originally and all the information about car care.
I have been going through some serious medical issues the past year and a half, all causing huge amounts of anxiety, fear and of course the physical side effects & aspects associated w/recovery. Not to bleed all over the keyboard, but my situation included major (really major) abdominal surgery, post-operative radiation/chemo treatments and then scans & tests every 2-3 mos. After these past 18 mos., I`ve come up the curve and begun to feel like "myself" again. Have had a yr. of really great test results. My latest scan in mid-December showed a little "something" different and I need to have another test in a week or so, where they look closer at it endoscopically & take a sample to test.....so, back on the anxiety/dread/fear merry-go-round again. It scares me so and I pray that I will be OK so I can just "be" and live a long, happy life in peace. It seems so difficult and debilitating and I know some of you can relate to this.
Since becoming part of the forum, I`ve been able to learn a lot and get connected with some good people, not only those who are experts in detailing, but just nice acquaintances and good buds through the wizardry of information technology. (I also now have a new addiction to detailing products - with a 6ft. cabinet full of Optimum, DP, Pinnacle, Lake Country, Porter Cable, etc.. and about a "zillion" microfiber towels.:))
That`s why I feel comfortable that I can reach out to you now. If you can find it in yourself, have a good thought or say a prayer that all will be OK with me in this trying time, that this is just something that amounts to nothing and that I AM disease free & healthy.
Update: Jan. 11, 2010 - After juggling schedules & ensuring that I have someone with me for the test (especially to get me home after anesthesia ) it`s now scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 12th. Thanks again to all who have sent their best & prayers to me. Set the good thought-GPS for zip 14642 next week and keep them beaming in that direction. Thanks an awful lot guys. It means a lot for you to care.
Update: Jan. 22, 2010 - Just thought I`d add a quick status about the tests last week and thank you all again for your concern and well wishes. The test I had on Jan. 12 had to be aborted for safety reason midway through and is now rescheduled again for Jan. 26 @ 1PM EST. Seems that my three degrees failed me and I didn`t interpret the prior day`s eating instructions correctly. (Plus my specific system doesn`t digest food as quickly as others, so some remained in my stomach.) The doctor and I discussed that prior to attempting the process, but decided to try anyway, just couldn`t be finished. Plus, had another scan like I have had every 2-3 mos. for the past year+ on Friday. By the time I was done with that, I was cooked and the balance of Friday was shot, as was Saturday. But, the sun popped out here on Sunday and I was feeling better. Just still the growing anxiety of doing the test over again, this time under general anesthesia. What fun....... Just keep praying and hoping I AM healthy and FREE of disease. Reset your good thoughts & prayer beams for zip 14642 again on Jan. 26th @ 1PM. Thanks so much for caring guys.
Hope all of you have had a great holiday and will be well & successful in the new year. 2010 WILL be a very good year for all of us!! The best!
See ya. :wavey
.....and best regards,
Bob