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Update on medical condition
Some readers have asked for one, so here's the short version--
Here is what I had.
Here is the procedure that dealt with it. The version with all the trimmings, orthotopic diversion, lymph node removal.
Pathology report says they got it all. Lymph nodes (they took 25 of them) were clear (if it gets out, the lymph system is usually its first avenue of spread).
It's been over two months since the op, and I'm mostly recovered. Still a little lacking in energy and concentration, but the body is in good order, apart from bellyaches (the intestines are still resentful of having had a stretch of them cut away). I've got a hefty 8" scar running from navel down to pubis, so I'm just glad I never had a chance as a swimsuit model anyway,
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Continued best wishes, David, for a rapid and complete recovery, and a quick return to everything you enjoy doing.
Jim Heath
Posted by: jheath at August 10, 2009 02:44 PM
But can you still get a boner?
Posted by: Letalis Maximus, Esq. at August 10, 2009 03:34 PM
Although the incisions heal rapidly, it can take up to a year before everything settles back into some form of equilibrium. Good luck.
OBTW; if your doctor prescribes physical therapy, do it. Even half hearted effort does wonders.
Posted by: Jerry in Detroit at August 10, 2009 03:45 PM
GREAT to hear you're recovering! Excellent!
Posted by: steve at August 10, 2009 04:01 PM
Happy to hear that you are doing well and hope you are able to return to full mental and physical strength soon.
Will you be able to attend the Gun Rights Policy Conference in St. Louis? If so, looking forward to seeing you there.
Posted by: David E. Young at August 10, 2009 05:29 PM
Great news ... excellent.
Posted by: bill-tb at August 10, 2009 05:58 PM
Hang in there, counselor.
Praying for the best outcome, and full recovery.
Posted by: CDR D at August 10, 2009 06:23 PM
Thanks for the update, will continue to think good thoughts for you.
Posted by: SPQR at August 10, 2009 08:10 PM
Thanks for the update. I hope things continue to improve. God bless.
Posted by: Brerarnold at August 10, 2009 09:06 PM
God bless you
Posted by: Jeff Showell at August 11, 2009 06:40 AM
Come on, Dave, post the photo of your scar! Seriously, the pro-RKBA community is breathing a sigh of relief to hear that you are mainly recovered, and the anti's must be mad as h*ll to hear about your quick recovery.
Posted by: periwinkle at August 11, 2009 08:38 AM
Thank God you made it through, Dave! It's time to give this administration a good "end-of-life counseling" session!
Posted by: The Mechanic at August 11, 2009 01:45 PM
Glad to hear you're doing well Dave!
Posted by: Mike W. at August 12, 2009 12:39 PM
These days I check your blog as much to see how you're doing as to see what's new... figure more posts = better health.
Glad to see you posting a bit more, and hope you heal well and get to do all the things you want to do.
Posted by: denton at August 12, 2009 06:28 PM
"The force is strong in this one " D.Vader
Posted by: josh at August 13, 2009 06:17 AM