I have a tumor in my stomach the diameter of a golfball and the length of half a banana (probably a good port size for a Fostex 127 in a small box). I saw it today on the endoscopy. Let's just say the last few days have been pretty bad. My wife found me lying on the bathroom floor and called the ambulance. I got to the hospital missing over 6 pints of blood. My heartrate was over 145 beats per minute and i was told today i had one of the lowest bloodcounts ever without going into cardiac arrest. I credit my martial arts training for that and once i was stable doctors were introducing me to martial artists, runners and other athletes that work at the hospital. A cat scan was the first test and revealed the source of my internal bleeding, the tumor. Today i have clarity because i know what is wrong. I spoke with two surgeons today and can go old fashioned or new wave to remove the tumor. Tuesday i should know if it is benign or not. Old school i will lose part of my stomach, new wave i get to keep most of it in tact. I feel a lot of love from family and friends and waiting to get well enough to check the speaker forums was something i missed. Btw, i am 42 and way too young to be in a hospital. I will be here all weekend and probably all next week. Sorry for the off topic post but i really wanted to check in.
Godzilla
PS. As i woke from the biopsy proceedure i recall shopping online for stereo gear in my dream. The nurse that woke me said i was shopping for stereos and she suggested i go to bestbuy.com LOL!
Godzilla
PS. As i woke from the biopsy proceedure i recall shopping online for stereo gear in my dream. The nurse that woke me said i was shopping for stereos and she suggested i go to bestbuy.com LOL!
man , words are cheap ........... but - I'm with ya .
no need to explain reasons and experience .
fingers crossed .
no need to explain reasons and experience .
fingers crossed .
You are strong and have something else you want to be doing, that will make a big diference.
Good luck matey
John
Good luck matey
John
Godzi,
very sorry this is happening to you, i can only try to imagine how you must be feeling right now.
A few keywords in case you feel up for it: Billroth I and II, Roux-y
Hang in there, guy, hard-die audiophools are hard to find.
very sorry this is happening to you, i can only try to imagine how you must be feeling right now.
A few keywords in case you feel up for it: Billroth I and II, Roux-y
Hang in there, guy, hard-die audiophools are hard to find.
Godzilla said:
Five years ago I fell off the ladder taking down the Christmas lights, needing plastic surgery to put my cheek back together, I woke up and the nurse said that I had told her that I was stuck inside the Tron video game. (If you remember the Disney movie.)
It gets better...when she pulled out the catheter I said to her "G D--it, what do you think yer doin' startin' a ******* Lawn Boy???!!!"
My prayers are with you.
Godzilla,
Obviously a difficult time for you and your family, all of my best wishes for a speedy recovery.
My thoughts will be with you,
Obviously a difficult time for you and your family, all of my best wishes for a speedy recovery.
My thoughts will be with you,
Thinking of you, GZ!
... and of the B20 in a 3 CF slot loaded enclosure ...
Man, you're gonna have such an appetite after they take that thing out! You're gonna have to eat an extra half a banana at every meal. Hope you like bananas.
... and of the B20 in a 3 CF slot loaded enclosure ...
Man, you're gonna have such an appetite after they take that thing out! You're gonna have to eat an extra half a banana at every meal. Hope you like bananas.
prayers are with you fellow audiophile...
BTW, when you were shopping did you buy anything? You know it may be a sign!
-Justin
BTW, when you were shopping did you buy anything? You know it may be a sign!
-Justin
Godzilla
I've only known you for a few weeks. Virtual associations are a reality of this medium. Never the less you are someone that I have developed a connection with. Thank you for your interest and knowledge with home brew audio and contribution to our hobby. You have shared your pride of family and their accomplisments and given us a glimspe into of your private life. Please make the best of of your time with them and motivate yourself to heal and we look forward to our reconnection as time allows. BAL
I've only known you for a few weeks. Virtual associations are a reality of this medium. Never the less you are someone that I have developed a connection with. Thank you for your interest and knowledge with home brew audio and contribution to our hobby. You have shared your pride of family and their accomplisments and given us a glimspe into of your private life. Please make the best of of your time with them and motivate yourself to heal and we look forward to our reconnection as time allows. BAL
Sorry to hear that Goz
But I am sure that You will be good and
recovered for future projects.
In this hard times for You and Your familly
I wish You all the best to pass throught...
But I am sure that You will be good and
recovered for future projects.
In this hard times for You and Your familly
I wish You all the best to pass throught...
Thanks for sharing. I'm praying for your complete recovery. You can actually do quite well with most of your stomach missing -- I know a few people who are leading very ordinary lives with most of theirs gone -- so even if it comes down to that, not to worry.
-- Chris
-- Chris
Jeff, I wish you speedy recovery. We need people like you.
More important, your family needs you.
I had a similar experience two years ago. It changes you, mostly for the good.
Hang in there,
Jan Didden
More important, your family needs you.
I had a similar experience two years ago. It changes you, mostly for the good.
Hang in there,
Jan Didden
Jeff, best of luck with the biopsy. Please let us know when you find anything out.
I'm truly sorry that this is happening to you.
I'm truly sorry that this is happening to you.
Jeff, we're all thinking of you & your family. Get yourself better mate.
Oh, & remember: you will beat this. Period.
Oh, & remember: you will beat this. Period.
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