Surgery Scheduled March 28

[2FAST4U]

Doctor scheduled my bladder cancer surgery for next Tuesday. Pre op tomorrow Friday.

Wish me luck guys

Bill

[Namrups]

Your in my prayers!!

[philg]

My cousin 70 just went thru it and turned out well. Wish you luck!

[Al_C]

Best of luck, Bill! Stay positive!

[Jeff Kleiner]

Sending all of my best wishes your way old friend. Like Al said stay positive---attitude and outlook are huge when facing health issues. Get well quickly and get back to work on that truck!

Jeff

[facultyofmusic]

Good luck man!

[65 Cobra Dude]

You got this Bill! Just a minor speed bump.

Henry

[EZ$]

Best of luck Bill. Keep positive and you'll overcome this. You're in our prayers.

[Jeff33Ford]

We are all pullin for ya!

[DW66]

Good luck. Fight it. I wish you all the best.

Dave

[Nigel Allen]

Wishing you the best outcome from down under.

[ydousurf]

Bill,
I'm sending you positive vibes, thoughts and prayers too! Like others have said --- fight like hell! Take it one step at a time and remain positive. You got this!

Doug

[42Bfast]

This is passage that has always given me comfort and peace during anxious times. I share it with you that perhaps you too will find comfort.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7

Prayers for you, for a successful surgery and rapid recovery. ����

[Glen Davis]

Like others have said stay positive and have faith in your doctors, prayer and God. You WILL get through this. From a stage 4 survivor.

[JimLev]

Wishing for the best outcome for you. Keep your chin up Bill.

[Nicole Smith]

Sending prayers Bill!

[Indy Shu]

Sending prayers and positive energy. You got this!!

[UpNorth]

Best wishes from up here!

[mgk172]

Good luck!

[bil1024]

Positive vibes coming your way

[Cobra John]

Best wishes for you man stay positive take it slow.

[johnnybgoode]

I had robotic surgery for RCC last year. It's amazing what they can do these days. My best wishes for your speedy recovery. Scott

[cnutting]

Best wishes Bill!

[JohnK]

Good luck Bill! You got this man.

[WIS89]

Bill-

Sending good thoughts your way brother! You hang in there and know we are pulling for you!! If you need anything, say the word.

Stay strong, and know there is lots of support behind you! Be sure to tell us how things turn out.

Regards,

Steve

[Wayne r mckee]

Best wishes! You’re in our prayers.

[egchewy79]

Hope surgery went well. You’re past the hardest part. Good luck with recovery

[marshc56]

I'm a little late in reading you post, Bill. Regardless, you have my prayers in a safe and speedy recovery.

Marsh

[2FAST4U]

Surgery successful. One tumor removed. Convalescing at home. Much discomfort. Go back April 5 for biopsy report. Stuck in bed. Can’t go anywhere.

[Namrups]

Great news! Listen to your doctor. Give your body a chance to heal.

[wallace18]

God Speed in your recovery.

[WILUMD]

Hoping you have a quick recovery, hang in there!

[EZ$]

Hang in there Bill. Keep a positive attitude and thoughts for your biopsy report. Things will improve as you give your body time to heal.

[facultyofmusic]

Rest well! It's too cold to drive outside anyway!

[bil1024]

Stay positive! Pray for a speedy recovery

[UpNorth]

Glad to read surgery went well.
Take care of yourself!

[2FAST4U]

Got tired of just sitting around doing nothing. I went in the garage with my bag, wearing boxers, a sweatshirt and socks. Hung the bag on a tool chest and painted two support blocks for an overhead gantry/hoist.

I did keep the garage door closed :D

[UpNorth]

That's the spirit!

[2FAST4U]

Post op completed. Removed a 5cm tumor. Now have to undergo routine inspections every three months for two years. A most undesirable experience now awaits me. Very depressed.

[Gbeck]

Don't let it get you down! I had to deal with something similar a few years ago. Attitude counts for a lot. The best advice I got from a friend was a dinky little plaque that read "Be Fierce". It completely changed my perspective on the experience.

And when the surgeon let me drive again I discovered just how invigorating a good squirrely second gear pull can be.

Be well, and Be Fierce.

[Namrups]

Bill, I have Leukemia. I have been to stage 4 twice and thru drugs have been brought back to stage zero both times. I live life 4 months at a time. Right now the drugs are working but there is no guarantee that they will continue to work. Early on I decided that I was not going to let any of this get me down. I changed my outlook on life completely. I stopped putting off the things that I knew would make me happy. Building my coupe was one of them!!!! Will this cancer eventually kill me...Yes. But until it does I make it my goal to make every day the best day that I can and try to enjoy life to the fullest!

[Al_C]

My father had significant heart disease. Obviously not the same as in your case, but the concept is still the same. His Cardiologist gave him 6 months to live, but nobody told my dad. He always had a really upbeat attitude and didn't know that he was on the clock. He lived for many years after that diagnosis. The key in my mind is a positive attitude. It counts for a lot. Clearly you'd be depressed by your situation. Who wouldn't be? My hope is that you can move on from that, adopt a positive attitude and beat this thing.

[42Bfast]

As the saying goes “Getting old is not for wimps”
Life on this Earth is great fun at times, and incredibly difficult at times. Perhaps ironic, but more likely by design, it is often those difficult times that bring clarity of thought, perspective, and purpose.

For ‘me’, knowing that this world and this life and all its troubles is temporary (“You are but a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes” James 4:14) AND that there is a better place beyond this one, found through Christ Jesus and faith in his promise,…is what gives me hope, and courage, and purpose,….and peace.

Praying for you, for full and rapid recovery,..and that you find your strength, and peace.

[GoDadGo]

We're thinking and praying for you down here at Camp Go-Dad.
Good Luck & God Bless You!

[2FAST4U]

Just wanted to share the great news from my first post op inspection….CANCER FREE!!!

I’m so relieved and emotionally exhausted going in and expecting the worse news. But he said there was no new tumors. I go again October 5 for my second exam.

[cnutting]

Great news Bill!!

[EZ$]

That's fantastic Bill!

[narly1]

Best wishes for the fastest, least painful and most complete recovery.

Sometimes we fix the cars, other times they fix us.

Earl

[UpNorth]

Yes! Great news! Very very happy for you!

[Ray from Long Island]

Bill,
You will be fine :)
Ray

[ydousurf]

Wonderful news to hear! All the best to you going forward, Bill!

Doug

[facultyofmusic]

**** yeah dude!

[Olli]

Great news Bill!

Olli

[mrmustang]

Just wanted to share the great news from my first post op inspection….CANCER FREE!!!

I’m so relieved and emotionally exhausted going in and expecting the worse news. But he said there was no new tumors. I go again October 5 for my second exam.

Absolutely fantastic new Bill.

Bill S.

[KDubU]

Excellent news!!! Great to hear.

[egchewy79]

this is the best news ever, Bill. glad to hear your health is good and go out there and live your life.