as we were getting ready to take the girls off to the pool for an afternoon of fun in the sun, we got a call from sue's mom that her stepdad was having a heart attack. her brother was going to drive them up to southdale, but it became evident that an ambulance was necessary. this being the 5th heart attack he's had, he immediately recognized the signs of it, very similar to the first one he had.
we got there about 20 minutes before the ambulance did. he was up and lucid the whole time, and when they did the tests, the enzyme level they check for a heart attack was only very slightly elevated, compared to severely elevated for a heart attack. for the moment, they've got him diagnosed with congestive heart failure, which is completely treatable, and i understand the third set of blood work that they'll be doing at 2am will be the one that determines for sure whether a heart attack was involved or whether it was just the congestive heart failure.
fortunately, he recognized the symptoms in time, quite early in fact, which prevented something more severe from happening, even if it is just the congestive heart failure.
and when ares says "girls", he means meg, ali and whitney. Ares and Sue have been absolutely unselfish in their generousity to keep the girls together and watch them through Brads ordeal and now this!! HUG for Sue. keep us posted Jase.
I'm just sad about Don. The last time I spoke with he and his wife, Kathy, a few months back at a family birthday party, we talked about getting together but life goes so quickly and you go on with your daily things and always think you have time to get together. :frown:
STOP and call someone today, someone you have been meaning to get together with and just do it!
yeah no kidding. looks like they've got an angioplasty scheduled for tomorrow, but those are on an "on-call" basis, meaning they don't schedule it, and er people having full on heart attacks get priority. we'll keep y'all posted.
Thanks to Steph for posting about me here and thanks to all of you for the good wishes and positive thoughts. As you know, I don't keep up with the board in the off-season so I've only recently found out what's happening with Brad. My thoughts are with him and his family. How scary. I'm glad to hear he is getting better and the prognosis is good.
I've been diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, which is the most curable cancer a woman can get. Just before the 4th of July, a large lump developed on my upper shoulder between my bra strap and the base of my neck. Within 48 hours, I knew I had some sort of cancer. Since then I have undergone more medical tests than in the rest of my life combined, as well as three minor surgeries. I started chemotherapy two weeks ago. My next session is tomorrow. I'll continue every other week for either 8 total times (4 months total) or 12 total times (6 months total) depending on what some upcoming tests show. If I have less chemo, it will be followed by radiation.
The first chemo wasn't that bad. I did not get sick. However, the fatigue is unbelievable. I don't know when or where it is going to hit. It is not tiredness. It is just an unbelievable bone-weariness. As the chemo goes on, it is likely to get harder. Thus, I have been working really hard to finish my dissertation and be ready to graduate by the end of the year. Right now, I am on track. Hopefully, I can maintain the momentum.
I am feeling very positive about the future and am looking at this treatment as just another thing in life. I'm quite confident that by the end of January, I'll be cured - hopefully in just enough time for the hunt.
I'm leaving the board again for a while, but I just wanted you all to know how much I appreciate your positive energies.
Carolyn already told Cluey and Jana up at the hospital yesterday that if you guys need anything down there, dont hesitate to give a holler.... we're only like 10 mins away....
LLB, you're in our prayers also.... chemo is no fun... I remember my mom going through that, back when she had breast cancer...
we're all here for you, as well.... dont hesitate to call on any one of us, if you need anything....
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I'll add more to this thread now.... dont want to, but im here...
Steves (shaggy), brother Scott just called me, and let me know that their uncle Rob, went into the hospital today, and they found out that he has some form of lung cancer....
their family has always been like family to me, since we were kids....
Rob is actually almost more like a cousin to Steve and Scott, than their uncle....
He's an amazing guy...
he also has down syndrome, but it doesnt really stop him from being completely awesome, in anything that he does....
when the special olympics were held in Minneapolis, a number of years ago, he was there....
he's very into pro wrestling, just like the rest of us, and has always had a good sense of humor, and is a very smart, and strong, and friendly individual
that he has to go through this, sucks ass, completely........
Im so sick of hospitals, and seeing my friends and family being confined to them....
Today is the 20 year anniversary of losing my dad :sad:
I miss him :sad:
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Wow! I just stopped in to get caught up. And now I think I'm in shock! I don't know what to say and don't want to leave anyone out, so hugs, thoughts and prayers to each and every one of you.
I wish you strength for your battles, comfort from your memories and peace in the days ahead!
Thanks for letting us know how you are doing and whats going on with you. It sure sounds like you have the right attitude to battle it. Just know that you will be in our thoughts and we wish you the best. It will be hard, but I have confidence that you can do it.
let me just say it one more time: damn cancer. on the bright side, the genetic based work they're doing for chemo is mind-boggling. when the day comes that we beat cancer, i'm becoming more and more convinced that its going to be because we beat it at its own genetic game, rather than anything else.
and the reason i am believing that is some of the papers i've read regarding the genetic anomaly that some collie lineages possess which creates toxicity problems with one of the major heartworm preventive drugs (ivermectin aka heartgard).
pm me your email address. i've got a few of them. if you've got access to the journals themselves, look up katrina mealey in the veterinary journals. she's done an awful lot of the work on it, and has the patent on the genetic test for it. in fact, the citations are on her web page at washington state.
For the record, he has been getting my thoughts and prayers too for the lat week or so. I don't see that stopping until you can get me the whole story either :smile:
I know Mr. Z and I promise I will do it as soon as I can. Don't know if I will be able to put the whole sordid story in an egram but I certainly will try...give me a couple of days and I will tell...
And thanks, you're great....
oh and Clue, take it easy at home..sometimes you feel stronger than what you are, so let them pamper you..I would go and pamper you, but somehow I don't think the hubby would appreciate it.... :eek: :eek: :eek:
The Great and Formidable Thomas Snot. 34 years working the dirt circuit, and he didn't even say goodbye. This morning he finally had a good excuse for missing rehearsal...
You gotta love friends and co-workers that can still crack groaner jokes in your obituary. :sillygrin:
Not A big fan Of theres!! they where A holes but it still sucks!! they always thought the the MN Ren fest would close down if not for them!! they had a bad attitude about everyone!! it sucked because there act was funny at times!!
but it was the same YEAR AFTER YEAR!!!
I worked out there 2 years when I was a younger man!! and they had some of the worst partys and would make fun of anyone that went to there partys!!
He was admitted to the VA hospital today and has surgery to remove the cancer from his colon at 11:30 tomorrow. Should be about two and a half hour surgery and then 2-3 hrs recovery. He has to stay in 6 days I think.
Damn it another person with cancer..hopefully they will be able to remove all of it, and with treatments he will recover and live to be 100 years old...
(((HUGS))) to everyone who needs one, and ((((more)))) to everyone who has had to battle cancer...
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Sorry to hear that :sad:
I wonder if death notices will become more and more prevalent as the baby boom generation pushes 70. My sympathies for the Boxmeyers... :sad:
we got there about 20 minutes before the ambulance did. he was up and lucid the whole time, and when they did the tests, the enzyme level they check for a heart attack was only very slightly elevated, compared to severely elevated for a heart attack. for the moment, they've got him diagnosed with congestive heart failure, which is completely treatable, and i understand the third set of blood work that they'll be doing at 2am will be the one that determines for sure whether a heart attack was involved or whether it was just the congestive heart failure.
fortunately, he recognized the symptoms in time, quite early in fact, which prevented something more severe from happening, even if it is just the congestive heart failure.
so thoughts and prayers are appreciated.
and when ares says "girls", he means meg, ali and whitney. Ares and Sue have been absolutely unselfish in their generousity to keep the girls together and watch them through Brads ordeal and now this!! HUG for Sue. keep us posted Jase.
STOP and call someone today, someone you have been meaning to get together with and just do it!
And given. So sorry TC and Ares :frown:
I've been diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, which is the most curable cancer a woman can get. Just before the 4th of July, a large lump developed on my upper shoulder between my bra strap and the base of my neck. Within 48 hours, I knew I had some sort of cancer. Since then I have undergone more medical tests than in the rest of my life combined, as well as three minor surgeries. I started chemotherapy two weeks ago. My next session is tomorrow. I'll continue every other week for either 8 total times (4 months total) or 12 total times (6 months total) depending on what some upcoming tests show. If I have less chemo, it will be followed by radiation.
The first chemo wasn't that bad. I did not get sick. However, the fatigue is unbelievable. I don't know when or where it is going to hit. It is not tiredness. It is just an unbelievable bone-weariness. As the chemo goes on, it is likely to get harder. Thus, I have been working really hard to finish my dissertation and be ready to graduate by the end of the year. Right now, I am on track. Hopefully, I can maintain the momentum.
I am feeling very positive about the future and am looking at this treatment as just another thing in life. I'm quite confident that by the end of January, I'll be cured - hopefully in just enough time for the hunt.
I'm leaving the board again for a while, but I just wanted you all to know how much I appreciate your positive energies.
LLB, you're in our prayers also.... chemo is no fun... I remember my mom going through that, back when she had breast cancer...
we're all here for you, as well.... dont hesitate to call on any one of us, if you need anything....
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I'll add more to this thread now.... dont want to, but im here...
Steves (shaggy), brother Scott just called me, and let me know that their uncle Rob, went into the hospital today, and they found out that he has some form of lung cancer....
their family has always been like family to me, since we were kids....
Rob is actually almost more like a cousin to Steve and Scott, than their uncle....
He's an amazing guy...
he also has down syndrome, but it doesnt really stop him from being completely awesome, in anything that he does....
when the special olympics were held in Minneapolis, a number of years ago, he was there....
he's very into pro wrestling, just like the rest of us, and has always had a good sense of humor, and is a very smart, and strong, and friendly individual
that he has to go through this, sucks ass, completely........
Im so sick of hospitals, and seeing my friends and family being confined to them....
I'm impressed that you are determined to finish your dissertation in the meantime.
I miss him :sad:
We each have an important role to fulfill during this journey we call life. The things we absorb along the way can sometimes leave us feeling overwhelmed, confused, and not sure which direction to follow. Recall, Reclaim, and begin working toward fulfilling the purpose for which you were sent and you will find new meaning, joy, fulfillment, and a sense of deep inner peace in each and every area of your life.
strong hug for you today.
I wish you strength for your battles, comfort from your memories and peace in the days ahead!
and the reason i am believing that is some of the papers i've read regarding the genetic anomaly that some collie lineages possess which creates toxicity problems with one of the major heartworm preventive drugs (ivermectin aka heartgard).
It is affecting a member of my close family right now, and I am not liking it.
When it's all over I will let you in on what happened..but I just can't talk about it right now... :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying:
CLUE, I HOPE YOU ARE GETTING STRONGER, AND STRONGER....STILL KEEPING GOOD THOUGHTS FOR YOU AND KEEPING MY FINGERS CROSSED...
LLB, I don't know you, but my heart goes out to you...may I PM you???
geeesh, sorry bout your relative and for you to have to feel it so close to home. :frown:
Cluey is doing so much better. He gets to come home tonight.
hundreds of people. got to see&talk with some familiar faces that I haven't seen in a while and met a couple new people.
I think we will have to do a toast to the Box at pre-dig this January.
And thanks, you're great....
oh and Clue, take it easy at home..sometimes you feel stronger than what you are, so let them pamper you..I would go and pamper you, but somehow I don't think the hubby would appreciate it.... :eek: :eek: :eek:
And Cluey... you look hot in the picture on your family's website :wink:
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You gotta love friends and co-workers that can still crack groaner jokes in your obituary. :sillygrin:
but it was the same YEAR AFTER YEAR!!!
I worked out there 2 years when I was a younger man!! and they had some of the worst partys and would make fun of anyone that went to there partys!!
Thanks for asking.
(((HUGS))) to everyone who needs one, and ((((more)))) to everyone who has had to battle cancer...
will you and Penny be at the VA all day as well?
praying for dads