Life Sucks and then you die!

[easyliving]

Aspirin and vitamin D3 are supposedly cancer preventers according to the ABC TV doctor.
I take a 325mg and 5000 IU of D3 along with a multi vitamin.

I've quit smoking using the Nicoderm CQ step down patch with the help of St Johns wart (herb).

Thanks for getting back to us Jim, we were getting worried.

I take St Joh's wart from time to time as well. Supposedly its great for depression.

[The Giant]

All the best to you and your dog...

[AchillesTG]

We're Alive!

I was so stressed out today with the reality that I would have to put Achilles down. His left, rear ACL completely ruptured the other day. Our Vet has been wonderful and has been so compassionate. He told me Rimadyl and Tramadol pain management for the next 3 months or so, will do better than surgery. He will be in intermittent pain, but the muscles around the knee area will strengthen over time, he will always limp, but will be pain free. Granted he cannot chase squirrels and run around chasing critters in the back yard, but he can walk around and live a relatively pain free life.

As for me, I had throat surgery, 5/16/14. Everything went really well. The tumor on my tonsil was a malignant cancer, but did not spread anywhere else. I am cancer free right now. Having a tonsillectomy and vocal cord scrape in your early 50's is difficult. Just swallowing saliva feels like swallowing broken glass. I have not eaten any food since 5/15. Pain, no food, and not smoking has made Jim a Dull Boy! LOL

I consider us very lucky and I need to put some more coins in the Karma bank.
My wife and I decided, we will start up again feeding the homeless and doing more rummage sales, so we can replenish the food bank at her church.

This has really renewed my faith in humanity. Trolls, haters, good people, gamblers, good gamblers, makes it seem like the old times where neighbors take care of each other. It is unique that people worldwide will rally around a common cause.

We thank you all so much!

[6thtime]

That's great news Jim!!
Thx for the update.
Stay strong buddy.

[rkelly110]

Great news Jim!

I know, early 50's is when shit hits the fan. Lost my buddy of 18 years to old age. Large Jack Russell.
I had arterial stenosis. Had my neck artery cleaned out and PAD in my legs. Had 8 stents put in my legs
along with angioplasty. Angioplasty hurts like a mofo when they do it. Still not 100%.

Time heals all wounds. Good luck to you and your buddy.

[TheDonger]

Hang in there bro Peace and prayers for you.

Had only read the first post. Glad you're doing good!!!!!

[thunderous]

Have not been in the saloon for a long time and just saw your post. So sorry to hear both about you and your dog but am glad you guys are doing better! Hang in there and I am sure with time you will come back strong!

[AchillesTG]

Great news Jim!

I know, early 50's is when shit hits the fan. Lost my buddy of 18 years to old age. Large Jack Russell.
I had arterial stenosis. Had my neck artery cleaned out and PAD in my legs. Had 8 stents put in my legs
along with angioplasty. Angioplasty hurts like a mofo when they do it. Still not 100%.

Time heals all wounds. Good luck to you and your buddy.

Wow, sorry to hear that. It seems like you are a fighter though!
I was healthy as a horse my entire life, until I reached my mid forties, then all hell broke loose. My mind tells me 35 yrs. old, but my body is saying 70. Aw, the Golden Years!

[rkelly110]

Your fight is harder than mine. If you have a relative with the same as what you have, keep a close eye.
Everything I had/ have, my aunt has had the exact same thing. We didn't put the two together for a long time.

[nyplayer33]

reality is life is real and sports is entertainment, keeps life in it's perspective, stay positive and hope it turns out ok for you sir

[AchillesTG]

Your fight is harder than mine. If you have a relative with the same as what you have, keep a close eye.
Everything I had/ have, my aunt has had the exact same thing. We didn't put the two together for a long time.

Unfortunately, had an uncle with the same thing. His spread and he was gone in 6 months.

[sergiudec]

Aspirin and vitamin D3 are supposedly cancer preventers according to the ABC TV doctor.
I take a 325mg and 5000 IU of D3 along with a multi vitamin.

I've quit smoking using the Nicoderm CQ step down patch with the help of St Johns wart (herb).

Thanks for getting back to us Jim, we were getting worried.

Don"t wanna be ruining your party but these two have little to do with preventing cancer. The only way to "prevent" cancer from developing is to have an abundant supply of molecules capable of interacting with the free radicals which promote abnormal cell growth. These radicals are groups of atoms with an odd nr of electrons which react with Oxygen to promote abnormal cell growth i.e. cancer, cardiovascular issues,etc. They are not static charged thus fortunately a lot of stuff (antioxidants) can bind to them and disrupt their cycle.
Vitamin D3 is an known antioxidant but there is absolutely NO scientific peer-reviewed evidence that synthetic one can actually create molecules which bind to any free radicals you got developing in your body. This is something, for now, akin to alchemy.

Fortunately the body has already a full bank of antioxidants which it uses to bind and destroy the free radicals. The only problem is that under conditions of poor nutrition, disease, etc, the production of these endogenous antioxidants is severely reduced. Thus to put it simple disease breeds more disease.

Bottom line - stop buying the $49.99 antioxidant miracle pills and focus on your nutrition and exposure to organic pollutants , etc.

[rkelly110]

Thanks for the info serg. You have to take into account family history also. No cancer in mine that I know of, but
have every other ailment. Heart, stenosis, Alzheimer's, lung and arthritis.

I take aspirin to thin my blood to get through my narrowed arteries. The vitamin D3, according to the TV doctor said
people in the north should take a supplement, because the angle of the sun is not as pronounced as the south since
sunlight produces D3 naturally through the skin. He also said studies have shown taking aspirin and D3 reduces cancer
risk. ABC's Dr Bressler? (I forget his name)

I get my 5000 IU D3 from Wal-mart for $8.99, but my nutrition does suck and needs improving.

[AchillesTG]

We're doing really good, feel so lucky.

Achilles watched the game with me last night and brought me one of his balls to play with. He is getting to the point where he stands and drinks out of the sink now, because it is taller.

I have been doing really well after my throat surgery: have not smoked in a month, lost 15lbs, and having more energy. The only drawback is my insurance. I am the IT guy for a family owned Oil Company, that is self insured. I had to pay a little over $3200 out of my pocket, plus I am still waiting for the Oncology and Anesthesiologist bill. So, my choice was cash in some of my bankroll I have maintained since 2009 or take a medical hardship out of my IRA.

Of course, I took the medical hardship, gotta play my games.

With my wife and I, our family members are older and fray, so we did not tell anyone. It was a great relief to unload my burdens onto the SBR brethren! I cannot tell you how much we greatly appreciate such compassion.





*** I don't know, 3 of the people at the surgical clinic said I look like Billy Joel***

[rkelly110]

That's great, Jim. (Billy)

Yeah that outlay of cash for medical sucks, but with the new laws there's a max you have to pay out. $10k I believe.
Too many people were going bankrupt because of medical bills.

My wife had knee replacement surgery recently. She had to hit her 401k. They want copies of the bills in triplicate,
want to know if health insurance covered the bill and they pay the bills. You never see the money. What's the deal
with that? It's your money!

Glad we can be of moral support.

[chilidog]

http://www.chrisbeatcancer.com/

[manny24]

thanks for posting Jim

best wishes

[beefcake]

Get well soon!!

[The Kraken]

Great to hear the good news. Keep making progress and stay away from those cigs. Good work

[PAULYPOKER]

[The Kraken]

More scam water?

[gauchojake]

[PerfectGrape]

Very happy to hear it went well, wish you a speedy recovery. Good luck with your picks.

[TheMoneyShot]

Never had an opportunity to really get to know you Jim. God bless you. Prayers for you and your family.

Stay strong.

I lost my mother, aunt (her sister), another aunt (her sister), within 1.5 years... all from Cancer. Ever since then... I've been doing endless research on cancer. It's amazing what 4-8 ounces of carrot and green apples from a juicer every 8 hours will do to keep your body more alkaline to fight the cancer. I wish I knew all of this years ago. Please look into it... and fight it with natural foods and the power of prayer. All the best.

[AchillesTG]

The prayers, compassion, and advice are completely overwhelming and helping me keep a positive attitude.

Believe me, I am studying everything I can and grateful that I have two really good doctors. I am following their instructions to the letter. The only thing that sticks in the back of my mind is the 5yr. survival rate, but I am willing to take bets that I will be posting after 5yrs - no doubt in my mind! The odds don't look that pretty, but at least I am a small Favorite, LOL.

Oropharynx and tonsil

Stage	5-Year Relative Survival Rate
I		56%*
II		58%*
III		55%*
IV		43%

***Weird that Stage II has the highest survival rate

[Ghenghis Kahn]

i've heard vitamin b17 is good for cancer.

[AchillesTG]

OMG, My wife brought me good ole Texas pork and beef ribs!
Ever since my surgery, I have had a couple of dreams about eating some ribs.

I can finally eat them without pain. God Bless Texas Barbecue!

[Cuse0323]

OMG, My wife brought me good ole Texas pork and beef ribs!
Ever since my surgery, I have had a couple of dreams about eating some ribs.

I can finally eat them without pain. God Bless Texas Barbecue!

Good to hear, hope all is well and improving with you and Achilles.

[AchillesTG]

Just an Update

I never thought a 5' 10", 130lb. German Shepherd could survive a completely ruptured ACL. Achilles is doing great. He does not limp, is in no pain, we take long walks, and he still plays with his toys and watches games with me. However, no more jumping on trees chasing squirrels or running around catching armadillos or possum; he is happy!

Since my throat cancer, I have been back for a couple of follow ups. My tests came out good, but my white blood cell count is 70.5; average is 3.5 -- 10.5. My body is still fighting an infection, but the Oncologist and Internal Medicine cannot find the cause.

Hell, my eyes open in the morning and I am so damn happy to be above the dirt! I look at my wife and she is fine and Achilles is waiting for a walk.
What a great day!

Not sure where I heard this, but "The roller coaster is always more fun than the ferris wheel".

Everybody has something going on, but waking up is a great treat! Living is the hard part, dying is way too easy. I am going to keep fighting the fight!

[Bostongambler]

Good job playa

[konck]

Jim every step that goes well for you don't forget to thank your maker.
Not a bad idea to keep a bible opened and fill your head with some good thoughts.
Im praying for both you and your dog.
When someone gets bad news about being sick it usually leads to praying and asking for help.
When people recover they forget about praying and being thankful.
Always be humble always be thankful....your still here Jim thats todays blessing.
Stay calm for your family Stay Strong bud!!!!!

[AchillesTG]

Jim every step that goes well for you don't forget to thank your maker.
Not a bad idea to keep a bible opened and fill your head with some good thoughts.
Im praying for both you and your dog.
When someone gets bad news about being sick it usually leads to praying and asking for help.
When people recover they forget about praying and being thankful.
Always be humble always be thankful....your still here Jim thats todays blessing.
Stay calm for your family Stay Strong bud!!!!!

Thanks Man!
Yes, you are correct, people start praying when things go bad!

No matter what life deals to me, I will remain upbeat and positive.

Thank you for the support!

[the_orangekat]

Wish you the best man. Hang in there.

[SBRMAN23]

Like my man Nas said "Lifes a bitch and then you die" it doesn't really suck there are many things to enjoy in life. You just have to find them yes there are rough patches but that's what makes it life. Only thing guaranteed they say is death. But RIDE this mofo out and try to have as much fun memories in the process enjoy fam, friends, or whatever makes you happy man...BOL

[AchillesTG]

Like my man Nas said "Lifes a bitch and then you die" it doesn't really suck there are many things to enjoy in life. You just have to find them yes there are rough patches but that's what makes it life. Only thing guaranteed they say is death. But RIDE this mofo out and try to have as much fun memories in the process enjoy fam, friends, or whatever makes you happy man...BOL

Thank you sir!
Family and Friends are really important!