Okay, so yesterday I get a call from the VW dealer telling me that my car needs not only some work done on it's emission control system, but the Oxygen sensore and timing belt need to be replaced. So it looks like I'm out to the tune of about $900. Fortunately I have enough coin in the checking account to handle this. Not much left over once the check's cashed, but at least I'm not going to have to get sodomized by MasterCard for the next six months. So I went to bed feeling that sucked, but it could be worse.
So this morning I go to the hospital, thinking I'm simply getting stitches removed. That's when the doctor informs me that one of the moles I had removed a few weeks ago turned out to be a stage II malignant melanoma. I nearly threw up and passed out. Really threw off my plan to ask out the cute surgical resident who sewed me up last time.
So now I have to have more surgery next week, and get something caslled a sentinal node biopsy, where they'll inject me with radioactive dye to see if the cancer has spread. That will be followed by a few agaonizing days wondering if I'm going to need Chemo or something, waiting for the results to come back.
The good news is I think I detected it early enough, and if it hasn't spread, the success rate is very high. The posters I have of Lance on my wall are going to be more inspirational than ever. I'll beat this fucker (note "this fucker" does not refer to Lance Armstrong)
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Thread: Two sucky days
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11-13-2003, 04:10 PM #1
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Two sucky days
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11-13-2003, 04:15 PM #2
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Sorry to hear man, best of luck to ya.
Positive vibes and energy sent your way.
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11-13-2003, 04:18 PM #3
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Major stoke going your way!
Let us know how the biopsy goes.Your dog just ate an avocado!
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11-13-2003, 04:19 PM #4
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Re: Two sucky days
My pops succumbed to cancer, but my cousin kicked its ass and lived to smoke another J another day.Originally posted by Plakespear
The posters I have of Lance on my wall are going to be more inspirational than ever. I'll beat this fucker.
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11-13-2003, 04:21 PM #5
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Man screw those damn oxygen sensors!!! I've had mine replaced so many times it's ridiculous. Stoopid VW recalled every model but mine. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
HOWEVER......that ain't nothing compared to your other news. Sorry to hear the initial diagnosis but glad to hear it's been caught early.
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11-13-2003, 04:23 PM #6
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Keep your head up, kid.
Remember it's in the rules, no body is allowed to get sick before the season.
Stay positive.Skiing, where my mind is even if my body isn't.
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11-13-2003, 04:25 PM #7
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i hear ya and i'm sending loving vibes your way......you'll be fine, i know you will...my incision from the melanoma is healing nicely, but they still have to watch me close. Best of luck, i'll be thinkin' of ya.
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11-13-2003, 04:31 PM #8
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Scary stuff. Two people on the board diagnosed with melanoma in a few weeks! Everyone slather on that sunscreen please.
Good vibes to you Plakespear.
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11-13-2003, 05:54 PM #9
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Thanks guys. Altachic, hope you're doing better than me. Special return stoke from the East.
[edit] Just realized that the surgery and recovery will force me to miss the High Life shows in NYC and Hoboken. Damn.Last edited by Plakespear; 11-13-2003 at 06:15 PM.
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11-13-2003, 05:59 PM #10
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Nothing but postive vibrations and love, PS! Keep dat chin up, brotha!
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11-13-2003, 06:04 PM #11
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here's a goodluck snowflake
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11-13-2003, 06:46 PM #12
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Shit. I'm really sorry to hear that. Think positive thoughts, and never give up the fight. You can beat this shit (again, 'this shit' does not refer to Lance Armstrong. You can't beat him.)
Positive thoughts --> you
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11-13-2003, 06:57 PM #13
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11-13-2003, 07:01 PM #14
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Damn man sorry to hear this. Sounds like it was caught early and you will be OK. We will have a few drinks for ya at Avalon. Keep positive.
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11-13-2003, 07:18 PM #15
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good luck man!
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11-13-2003, 07:20 PM #16
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man bro, really sry to hear that i have nothing but posotive thoughts goin yer way!
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11-13-2003, 11:02 PM #17
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Sorry to hear about this. Keep your head up man!
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11-13-2003, 11:07 PM #18
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Dude, sorry to hear about the cancer. I hope it all works out for you.
About the O2 sensors, do you guys have any idea how easy it is to replace those things?
unplug the wire, unscrew the sensor, screw in the new sensor, plug in the wire.
Much easier than making a kumquat glazed turkey with chipotle gravy anyway."They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
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11-13-2003, 11:27 PM #19
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I bet you'll be ripping the slopes by the time the snow gets good. Sorry to hear about the setback, but we all believe you'll beat it big time!
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11-13-2003, 11:38 PM #20
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Will be sending a salute eastward to you brutha from the top of the Bird in the AM!!! Onward and upward! Total pos vibes your way!
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11-13-2003, 11:49 PM #21
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Positive prayers and vibes out to ya Plake!!! Kick the big "C's" ass!!!
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11-13-2003, 11:52 PM #22
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First off, Plake, Altachic, I don't usually like posting on threads such as this. I fear my own demise too much to think about the possibility of others dying. Trust in me that I'm praying for any maggot that is in need. While I don't truly believe in praying, there always is that possibility, and I'm willing to give it a chance.Originally posted by fez
About the O2 sensors, do you guys have any idea how easy it is to replace those things? unplug the wire, unscrew the sensor, screw in the new sensor, plug in the wire.
Much easier than making a kumquat glazed turkey with chipotle gravy anyway.
I hope things go well.
Fez, come work with me for a while, you may change your tune. I'm sure you're well acquainted with your model in question, but, trust me, that statement doesn't go across the board.
KQ, come to Salt Lake some time, I'll change your oxygen sensors anytime...
Heh,
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11-14-2003, 09:09 AM #23
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Hey Plake!
Keep the positive vibes flowing! You'll get through this.
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11-14-2003, 09:16 AM #24
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Dude, you didn't tell me that intense info at the show. Definitely sending the positive vibes your way! Good luck and maybe I WILL send a chiquita your way!
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11-14-2003, 10:15 AM #25
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Bob, is that a job offer?
I've been thinking that if this computer science thing doesnt work out, i may give a try to wrenching for a living. Been having fun with putting a chevy motor into a toyota truck recently. The first time i changed an O2 sensor was when i took my bronco II to a little garage in slc, the mechanic told me he felt bad taking my money for it, showed me where it was and gave me the same instructions i posted. Great guy, I think his shop was around fort union and highland.
Too bad the wife refuses to live in slc."They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
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