Help for Justin (F8L)

What a great idea, SSimon.

Rumour has it assistance from eligible young females would be most appreciated as well. Now that you've got the address...

(Sorry, buddy, I couldn't resist. I'm sure you'll pay me back somehow.)

 

Can you give us an update on his condition? Had friends and relatives go through what he is, no fun.

 

I may be mistaken, but I believe all thats needed for people to send bucks via paypal is an email addy. He should have one that is attached to his paypal account.

 

Ok so I'll reply back later when the tears dry.

 

I get the feeling Justin appreciates humor at least as much as money. I'll mail some of each on Monday.

 

We still need Paypal information for him.... I'm sure more donations would be forthcoming if someone could get the account Email address and post it here. Thanks... :thumb:

 

(shameless bump)

paypal's not needed, it's only a conveniance.

 

Thank you for the intent behind this thread. It seems like every time I get bad news all I have to do is come to PC and things start looking better! As long as one stays out of the political forum and avoids the "Global Warming" thread....

I will supposedly start another round of chemo this Monday if they get my Port installed in time otherwise it will be later in the week. I'll likely go bald this time but that is the least of my worries. I just don't want to miss any work.

 

Just checking in dear... did you indeed go bald?

Bald is sexy!

ps. I think F8L is still doing chemo and could probably still use some help?

 

Heyyyy, Jean Luc, how's that working for ya, buddy?

 

Thank you two.

I'm doing "well". The chemo is not fun but compared to what my friend, who has a rare form of cancer, is going through I have it easy. After the first few doses and multiple trips to the ER everything smoothed out and now I just deal with non-emergency symptoms like the following:

• Neuropathy (my fingers, mouth, and feet go numb)

• Frequent nose bleeds

• Heart attack symptoms (arms, jaw and chest very painful)
• Fatigue
• Nausea

I only carry around my chemo pump for two days every two weeks which is nice so I schedule my outdoor work around those days. I had an catheter port surgically installed in my upper chest that allows access to my jugular vein for chemo infusion. I did have an incident where I was closing a ranch gate and the cap popped off my infusion tubing. A few miles down the road blood started pouring out of my chest. The rancher was pretty concerned but I just pressed my finger over the outlet and we finished our mission of scouting for flying squirrels. lol I later found the cap and all was well.

I am applying for a grant from Kaiser that will hopefully pay for my next surgery to reverse the ileostomy (guy in the pic isn't me) and for all my testing. I am doing fine and for those amazing friends that helped me in the beginning I thank you with all my heart. You helped me though a VERY rough time and now I can see a light at the end. Well, there is still the matter of a riddle I was sent and I have yet to figure out......

Ohh, I didn't go bald. Still have all my hair and as a side bonus I've gained weight! I went from 167lbs to 185lbs. At 6'3" that is still slim but I'll take what I can get.

 

F8L,

Serious question, though it sounds like I'm trying to be funny;
Do you qualify to legally use marijuana for medical reasons?

 

I think I do, especially in California. lol

I actually tried it once when the nausea was really bad but I didn't like it much and the fact that it made sushi taste AMAZING made me not want to do it again or I'd just go broke tokin' and eating sushi.

 

Bummer.

I take it that the privilege is not transferable.

 

Umm officially no but...... lol

 

It's good to hear you're hanging tough, and keeping your sense of humour. I have fond memories of the good times we've shared, and I know you do too.

It's really too bad there's no all-you-can-eat sushi places nearby.