Will do, thanks Jim.
dang Barry... I leave the country for a week and come back to stalk you guys like normal and I see this.... Keep us informed and if you need anything at all let Travis know and we can get it taken care of. Prayers for you and Julie are heading your way.
Well look who the cat dragged in! Dang Kevin, don't be such a stranger son. It shouldn't take something like P-hole's old worn out body-waste filter to drag you out into the open. Now talk to us, if for nothing else, just to get your post count over 20!
"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness" - Mark Twain
I don't want to be like some people on this board and hijack Barry's post. I'm always around, lurking in the back ground, keeping an eye on you guys. Good bunch of people on this board (for the most part). Even though Barry's a little confused when it comes to his political views he's still a good guy :-) Hopefully He will check in here this morning and give us an update on what's going on. He needs to heal up fast because he promised to take me fishing...
Thanks Kevin! Looks lke y'all were doing some good work down there.
Nothing new this morning yet.
BKB
Pulling for you sir and wishing all concerned the best.
If you turn a dog loose to hunt – you’d better to be ready to deal with what he trees.
Dang Barry, this one hits close. I'm praying for ya. Keep us all informed.
Barry, the only times I've really ever prayed were like "Oh Lord, if you get me out of this I promise......" type deals, but if it can possibly help I'm sending good thoughts and vibes for a favorable outcome.
Let us know , and thinking a lot about you Bud....
Talked to the urologist just now. The mass is bigger than my kidney.
so its gotta come out probably. He's running additional ct scans this morning, I'm sure to try to see if there's any spread to other organs. I should know somethng by noon he said. And he told me they. won't schedule my kidney sirgery for a couple of weeks which is the exact opposite of what I was told to expect yesterday.
Vas ist los as the krauts say. I think I need to just stop having expectations at this point and take it more one step at a time.
i'll update later.
BKB
Well, damn. I know from experience with my Mrs. That it's a lot easier and efficient to admit you to the hospital when they want to do a bunch of tests quick vs. running you all over town to various outpatient facilities. So, maybe that's it.
You stay positive and we'll keep the prayers coming.
"When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." Raoul Duke
good vibes headed your way
Thanks for the update Posty.
Had you on my mind all morning
A Government that pays people to do nothing destorys their willingness to do anything!
Damm. Heading out this morning for a weeks camping up north Island where cell service is spotty but will be keeping up as best I can. Wishing you all the best, Barry.
Thanks John.
I just talked with the surgeon/urologist and he has me scheduled for surgery Monday at noon. he's pretty certain that it is kidney cancer but also thinks tht removing the kidney will be the end of it. of course they have to do pathology on the thing once its out to inow for sure. so I'm stuck in the horsepistol until then while they do another test or two.
so we have a plan and I feel 100% better for it!
Thanks for all the support from you folks. i can't tell you how much it means.
BKB
That sounds encouraging. Best advice I ever heard in these situations is to stay off the internet until you know more. The folks in the "kidney cancer" forum will tend to be, unfortunately, folks for whom things haven't gone well and it'll just alarm you unnecessarily.
"When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." Raoul Duke
That's the God's honest truth. I've been on webmd and the cancer society and had about convinced myself I'm a goner.
BKB
I still owe you some fig preserves, we froze them last year and my canning master hasn't gotten around to it yet.
Get this behind you and I'll try to motivate the cook and get them to you.
Hang tough podner
You got vibes from here, my firend. wish I could drive out a smuggle a little weed and weed for you
If we all threw our problems in a pile, and you saw everyone else's problems-- you'd take yours back.
I told Julie to make me a brownie. She just kind of made a face and left.
BKB
So glad for the positive outlook.
Just don't forget to tell Mrs. Posthole what I said!
Guess you will be around to cancel my vote this fall....
A Government that pays people to do nothing destorys their willingness to do anything!
I'll do it, and hell yes yes I'll be around for more shot disturbing.
BKB
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I'm sure weed & weed was just a typo ... you really meant this stuff, right?
"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness" - Mark Twain
You will be fine Bro!
Just checked in while on vacation. I'm praying for ya Barry.
I will certainly pray for you and a great recovery...
WARNING - Due to the rising costs of ammunition, warning shots will no longer be given.
You must be going stir crazy by now. Hospitals are just about the least restful placed I've ever seen.
"When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." Raoul Duke