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Update on medical condition

Posted by David Hardy · 10 August 2009 01:04 PM

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,

· Personal

15 Comments | Leave a comment

jheath | August 10, 2009 2:44 PM | Reply

Continued best wishes, David, for a rapid and complete recovery, and a quick return to everything you enjoy doing.

Jim Heath

Letalis Maximus, Esq. | August 10, 2009 3:34 PM | Reply

But can you still get a boner?

Jerry in Detroit | August 10, 2009 3:45 PM | Reply

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.

steve | August 10, 2009 4:01 PM | Reply

GREAT to hear you're recovering! Excellent!

David E. Young | August 10, 2009 5:29 PM | Reply

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.

bill-tb | August 10, 2009 5:58 PM | Reply

Great news ... excellent.

CDR D | August 10, 2009 6:23 PM | Reply

Hang in there, counselor.

Praying for the best outcome, and full recovery.

SPQR | August 10, 2009 8:10 PM | Reply

Thanks for the update, will continue to think good thoughts for you.

Brerarnold | August 10, 2009 9:06 PM | Reply

Thanks for the update. I hope things continue to improve. God bless.

Jeff Showell | August 11, 2009 6:40 AM | Reply

God bless you

periwinkle | August 11, 2009 8:38 AM | Reply

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.

The Mechanic | August 11, 2009 1:45 PM | Reply

Thank God you made it through, Dave! It's time to give this administration a good "end-of-life counseling" session!

Mike W. | August 12, 2009 12:39 PM | Reply

Glad to hear you're doing well Dave!

denton | August 12, 2009 6:28 PM | Reply

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.

josh | August 13, 2009 6:17 AM | Reply

"The force is strong in this one " D.Vader

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