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2017 not ending so well....

Rockin' Doc Dec 23 2017 08:42 PM

Yesterday morning, I learned that I have a melanoma on my left upper arm. Now I just have to hope that upcoming tests do not find that the cancer has metastazized elsewhere within my body. Then this morning, we learned that my father in law passed away last night. My wife's youngest brother found him when he stopped to check on their father on his way to work. We are packed and awaiting the arrival of my son, so we can head up to WV to arrange my father in law's funeral. This will be the second Christmas, in the past 5, that our family has spent in a Charleston, WV hotel due to the passing of fathers. Really puts a damper on one's Christmas spirit.

d'Kong76 Dec 23 2017 09:15 PM Re: 2017 not ending so well....

Sorry to hear, RD... hopefully they caught it early and that it's a speedy removal of what needs to go and that's that. Keep us posted on your progress. Condolences to you, your wife and family this holiday season.

Edgy MD Dec 23 2017 09:32 PM Re: 2017 not ending so well....

Very sorry to hear about the twin blows. Be sure to reach out to folks when you need it.

41Forever Dec 23 2017 10:29 PM Re: 2017 not ending so well....

Doc, very sorry to hear about these. Praying for a recovery for you and for strength and peace for your family.

Ashie62 Dec 23 2017 10:41 PM Re: 2017 not ending so well.... Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Jan 01 2018 08:11 PM

Condolences RD, that's hard. I have lost Thanksgiving and New Years day with immediate family. I know what you are going through and am praying for you. 85% beat Cancer if caught in time. You will be well.

cooby Dec 23 2017 11:43 PM Re: 2017 not ending so well....

Praying for you, dear friend.

Mets Willets Point Dec 24 2017 12:04 AM Re: 2017 not ending so well....

Oh no!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Dec 24 2017 01:33 AM Re: 2017 not ending so well....

Sorry to hear, Doc. Best wishes from the Buckets

Fman99 Dec 24 2017 03:07 AM Re: 2017 not ending so well....

Thoughts and prayers to you and your family, RD.

Centerfield Dec 24 2017 06:01 AM Re: 2017 not ending so well....

Hang in there Doc. Sorry about your loss. But I have faith you Wil be fine.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Dec 24 2017 07:23 AM Re: 2017 not ending so well....

Criminy. Stay strong, bud.

Benjamin Grimm Dec 24 2017 12:41 PM Re: 2017 not ending so well....

I'm so sorry to hear this. Wishing you all the best.

MFS62 Dec 24 2017 02:33 PM Re: 2017 not ending so well....

Stay strong. We'll be thinking of you. Later

DocTee Dec 24 2017 11:03 PM Re: 2017 not ending so well....

So sorry for your pain and your loss. My holiday season is equally depressing. Was rushed to the ER the night before Thanksgiving with bleeding ulcers and admitted for anemia. I even needed a transfusion, which I'm told is rare for someone my age/health. Having surgery this week to alleviate stomach torsion that has caused the pain, and the bleeding. Three weeks of baby food to start the new year should assist with my annual resolution to lose weight. May 2018 bring us all peace and health.

Edgy MD Dec 25 2017 03:38 AM Re: 2017 not ending so well....

Hang in there DT. We can't have all of our Docs laid low. Best of new years and the best of health to all.

Lefty Specialist Dec 25 2017 12:14 PM Re: 2017 not ending so well....

Sorry to hear and hope 2018 is better for all.....

SteveJRogers Dec 25 2017 03:04 PM Re: 2017 not ending so well....

:( Good luck with treatments and RIP to RD’s Father in Law

d'Kong76 Dec 25 2017 04:13 PM Re: 2017 not ending so well....

Best to you D Tee, 2018 is going to be so much better than '17!

Chad Ochoseis Dec 25 2017 05:21 PM Re: 2017 not ending so well....

Sorry to hear it, Docs. Keep us posted...

smg58 Dec 25 2017 06:15 PM Re: 2017 not ending so well....

Very sorry to hear, hoping for nothing but the best.

TransMonk Dec 25 2017 11:08 PM Re: 2017 not ending so well....

Sorry to hear...I'm thinking of you and your family and wishing you the best.

DocTee Dec 31 2017 05:34 PM Re: 2017 not ending so well....

Had my surgery last week-- procedure went well and I am home on the road to recovery. This was essentially the same as a gastric bypass, so my swollen stomach cannot accept any "real food" until the healing happens-- baby food and a pureed diet for two-three weeks. I'm simultaneously hungry and full: its crazy, but getting old, fast. My relative youth and relative health should speed that process, and it will be a relief not to suffer from the insane symptoms I had for years, but man what I'd do for a meatball sub right about now.

Centerfield Dec 31 2017 07:09 PM Re: 2017 not ending so well....

Get well soon DocTee. RD you remain in our thoughts as 2017 comes to a close.

Ashie62 Dec 31 2017 07:45 PM Re: 2017 not ending so well....

Broke my Metacarpel hand bone due to a frustrating night of caretaking for my mom. Today 12/31/2017 4:07 p.m. is the second anniversary of Ashie1' passing. Coming to turns with it. Truly a New Years Eve to remember.. Hang in Doctee, it does/i]D get better! Happy New Year to all CPF'ers & their families.

G-Fafif Dec 31 2017 10:17 PM Re: 2017 not ending so well....

Better years for everybody ahead. That's an insistence.

d'Kong76 Dec 31 2017 11:00 PM Re: 2017 not ending so well....

Yes, hope everyone here mends quickly. Pitchers and catchers will need to report before you guys know it.

Zvon Jan 01 2018 04:43 AM Re: 2017 not ending so well....

So sorry Rockin Doc. That's just awful news. I feel for you.

Rockin' Doc Jan 02 2018 04:01 AM Re: 2017 not ending so well....

Happy to here that Doc Tee's procedure went well. Hopefully, it will alleviate your stomach problems going forward. I wish you a speedy recovery. I hope you hand heals soon, Ashie. I know what a difficult time of year this must be for you. Remain strong.

DocTee Jan 12 2018 09:21 PM Re: 2017 not ending so well....

On the mend, but... 15 days post-surgery and 17 pounds lighter. Yowza

cooby Jan 12 2018 09:59 PM Re: 2017 not ending so well....

Glad you're rebounding :)

Zvon Jan 13 2018 03:17 AM Re: 2017 not ending so well....

I have to apologize for going right to the end of this thread when I first read it and trying to console R.D. I never read about the problem D.T. was having. Glad you're on the mend Tee Man.

Rockin' Doc Jan 13 2018 03:39 AM Re: 2017 not ending so well....

Glad your on the mend, Doc Tee. I would be happy to lose 10-12 pounds following my upcoming surgery, but I don't anticipate that. I'm truthfully more likely to gain a few pounds from being unable to go the the gym and workout for a few weeks.