Jim Warman Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 So, I'm waiting for a small parcel from Moen..... parts for a kitchen tap. And, I get a parcel notice in my mailbox - odd because the package would fit easily in my postbox. Off to the PO I go and there's a package from Aaron - "How the F%*K did he get my sink parts?". Once I got home, I found the wonderful surprises within. I'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that has expressed well wishes but especially to Jeff and Jeff, Keith and Keith, Mike, Bruce, Brad and James. Larry included a great Mopar coffee table book - one I know I will have to guard from my friend Dennis (I'm married and get my groovy cars vicariously). And of course I have to thank the Hillbilly...... sounds like he's the instigator. I had an MRI and a CT scan on Monday and I go back to Edmonton on the 23rd of Aug for results. My appetite seems to be improving slowly and maybe I can at least stop losing weight if not gain some back - 50 pounds since early June. I'm not getting as winded or dizzy as I was but I have no sure plans for returning to work at this moment. I qualified for disability from Canada pension but that was a waste of time. I also qualify for long term disability from our private health plan but they want the money CPP is sending me. And, of course, if I do go to work for a few hours, they want any money I might earn. (You Ontario guys are paying peanuts compared to what the big boys want). On the bright side.... I wake up every morning on the sunny side of the dirt (one old guy told me once that any day you get out of bed is a pretty good day) and I have no aches and pains. Sad part is that I can't pull the starter rope on my lawnmower or weed whacker hard enough to start them . But I do have some wonderful neighbours that cut my grass quite often. Take care, guys and thanks again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Yes, IT WAS ALL AARON'S FAULT! Glad to hear you are feeling somewhat better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Clyde Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I agree on the disability side of things, it can be a nightmare. Sunny side of dirt is always a plus !! Carry on with the speedy recovery ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Jesus the suspense was killing me. It got to the PO on Wednesday! Lol Glad you got it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Warman Posted August 17, 2013 Author Share Posted August 17, 2013 You're just lucky my sink parts came . Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 If I'd known that I would have put a couple plastic washers or something in that box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Warman Posted August 24, 2013 Author Share Posted August 24, 2013 Well, Friday was the day I went to the oncologist for the results of my last pictures. The spots in my head are all smaller - these are what had us worried the most. They did find something on my endocrine gland and the chemo guys are going to check to see if chemotherapy is something I should consider. Even better yet is that my appetite has improved vastly in the last week and a half. Dizziness and shortness of breath are way less, too. These things seemed to happen almost over night. Strength is still a real issue - I've lost over 50 pounds in the past two or three months and a lot of that seems to be muscle mass. Hopefully I can start to bulk up here and get back into shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekanik Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 I'm glad you're making a good recovery! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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