Yee Haw
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Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 4,419
Likes: 90
From: Vermont
Thats excitement........
Bought a new Brand new FLHTC late last July,
found out 2 weeks later I had stage 3 esophogial cancer.
Managed to put 3500 on the scoot before storage in late november, even around the Chemo and Radiation treatments. The 40 mile ride 1 way was my salvation last fall to the cancer center.
Underwent surgery in Novemeber, where they removed my esophogus and 60% of my stomach.
Have been laid up since, but yesterday I met with my cheif Onchologist and GET TO GO BACK TO WORK this morning........F*ckin aye...........
I am restricted to 20 lbs but will keep my *** at my desk and ride it out.
Got my feeding tube out last friday, thank god, and will get my power port out the end of march after my PET scan......
The best part now I get to hammer work for some overtime ching so I can take my buddy up on his offer to hook his enclosed trailer up the end of March (when the scoot comes out of dealer storage), load em both up, and head to his kin in Kansas City. Were gonna take 1 week, leave the truck-trailer in KC and ride to and around Arizona.
Kind of funny how an inantimate object like a bike could help keep me goin,
along with my wife, kids, and grand kids of coarse.....
I am usually a private person, but just settin here waiting for 8 a.m. this morning and feeling real excited
Bought a new Brand new FLHTC late last July,
found out 2 weeks later I had stage 3 esophogial cancer.
Managed to put 3500 on the scoot before storage in late november, even around the Chemo and Radiation treatments. The 40 mile ride 1 way was my salvation last fall to the cancer center.
Underwent surgery in Novemeber, where they removed my esophogus and 60% of my stomach.
Have been laid up since, but yesterday I met with my cheif Onchologist and GET TO GO BACK TO WORK this morning........F*ckin aye...........
I am restricted to 20 lbs but will keep my *** at my desk and ride it out.
Got my feeding tube out last friday, thank god, and will get my power port out the end of march after my PET scan......
The best part now I get to hammer work for some overtime ching so I can take my buddy up on his offer to hook his enclosed trailer up the end of March (when the scoot comes out of dealer storage), load em both up, and head to his kin in Kansas City. Were gonna take 1 week, leave the truck-trailer in KC and ride to and around Arizona.
Kind of funny how an inantimate object like a bike could help keep me goin,
along with my wife, kids, and grand kids of coarse.....
I am usually a private person, but just settin here waiting for 8 a.m. this morning and feeling real excited
Wow That's such great news. I have dysplasia in Barrett's esophagus. I need to be checked anually, however the health insurance I have has suddenly made changes this year and will cover a test every 5 years but anything annually is now considered treatment or some such crap instead of just screening. Cost me over 6k last time it was done. So I'm at a point where I have to gamble and push it out every 2 or 3 years. My doc says that if I get the cancer, do to displasia changes he sees its rapid and I was told by folks that its not cureable? You just made my day! If the insurance company and ultimate cost of the damn pharmaceuticals had let me get treated at the first agonizing signs of the acid reflux disease I wouldn't be in this position! I'm so very happy for you! Very Happy! Enjoy your future rides my friend and never take a moment for granted!
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Road Warrior
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,537
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From: The Great River Road, Wisconsin
Cool,
thank you to Everyone for the well wishes.
Amen to what they (the medical profession) can do nowadays in terms of saving ones life. Also to the therapy comments of our scoots, thats why you will never see one parked in front of a shrinks office......
Was indeed very sweet to be back @ work today, for the short 10 years I have been there, I have made some pretty cool relationships, and spent the bulk of the day socializing with well wishers and catching up with friends.
thank you to Everyone for the well wishes.
Amen to what they (the medical profession) can do nowadays in terms of saving ones life. Also to the therapy comments of our scoots, thats why you will never see one parked in front of a shrinks office......
Was indeed very sweet to be back @ work today, for the short 10 years I have been there, I have made some pretty cool relationships, and spent the bulk of the day socializing with well wishers and catching up with friends.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 1,988
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From: Between Fort Worth and Wichita Falls Texas
So glad you didn't go the other way and get depressed. Without a doubt, riding is good therapy. In my case it's the only time I'm not in pain. Hope it works as good for you.
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Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Cape Cod
Been down that road myself (Different type of cancer)!! Getting stronger everyday and finding your new normal should be your focus. Live everyday like it is your last one!! Big congrats to you!! Keep kicking cancer right in the *** brother!!
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 590
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From: Chicago, IL
Thats excitement........
Bought a new Brand new FLHTC late last July,
found out 2 weeks later I had stage 3 esophogial cancer.
Managed to put 3500 on the scoot before storage in late november, even around the Chemo and Radiation treatments. The 40 mile ride 1 way was my salvation last fall to the cancer center.
Underwent surgery in Novemeber, where they removed my esophogus and 60% of my stomach.
Have been laid up since, but yesterday I met with my cheif Onchologist and GET TO GO BACK TO WORK this morning........F*ckin aye...........
I am restricted to 20 lbs but will keep my *** at my desk and ride it out.
Got my feeding tube out last friday, thank god, and will get my power port out the end of march after my PET scan......
The best part now I get to hammer work for some overtime ching so I can take my buddy up on his offer to hook his enclosed trailer up the end of March (when the scoot comes out of dealer storage), load em both up, and head to his kin in Kansas City. Were gonna take 1 week, leave the truck-trailer in KC and ride to and around Arizona.
Kind of funny how an inantimate object like a bike could help keep me goin,
along with my wife, kids, and grand kids of coarse.....
I am usually a private person, but just settin here waiting for 8 a.m. this morning and feeling real excited
Bought a new Brand new FLHTC late last July,
found out 2 weeks later I had stage 3 esophogial cancer.
Managed to put 3500 on the scoot before storage in late november, even around the Chemo and Radiation treatments. The 40 mile ride 1 way was my salvation last fall to the cancer center.
Underwent surgery in Novemeber, where they removed my esophogus and 60% of my stomach.
Have been laid up since, but yesterday I met with my cheif Onchologist and GET TO GO BACK TO WORK this morning........F*ckin aye...........
I am restricted to 20 lbs but will keep my *** at my desk and ride it out.
Got my feeding tube out last friday, thank god, and will get my power port out the end of march after my PET scan......
The best part now I get to hammer work for some overtime ching so I can take my buddy up on his offer to hook his enclosed trailer up the end of March (when the scoot comes out of dealer storage), load em both up, and head to his kin in Kansas City. Were gonna take 1 week, leave the truck-trailer in KC and ride to and around Arizona.
Kind of funny how an inantimate object like a bike could help keep me goin,
along with my wife, kids, and grand kids of coarse.....
I am usually a private person, but just settin here waiting for 8 a.m. this morning and feeling real excited
Congrats bro and well wishes toward the future. I am a 3 time cancer survivor and still fighting the fight. The bike is great to give to you something to always look forward to while your in the mix of it.
One suggestion, keep your power port. I had my removed right away. My cancer came back and a need it installed again, not to think negative. The ports make bloodwork at the doctors office so much easier as well as any other IV Drug/medicine.
But go out an enjoy your future trip and have a great time with friends and family. The cancer community is strong and help others when needed.
Best of luck bro