Nasty Brain Tumor taken out

[kiwi_2005]

7 days ago i notice my speech slurring or when trying to have a normal conversation ended up as one disaster after the other. Dizziness, unable to walk straight even typing this out is going to take a while. I hav lost the memory where the keys are so it all new to me again.:/\\!! ( about a 50cent piece of my brain/ tumor has been taken out).



So i went to see the doctor and told him what the problem was, he rushed me of to hospital for a ICT scan, a tumorshowed up on the brain on the xrays, they then rushed me off to the city hospital for an MRI scan. (MRI scan anyone who has had one will know what i mean when i mention STARWARS. 20minutes of it:haha: Make a move then do it all over a again). The tumor had to be removed to stop it spreading. My choice tho. If i decide to leave it in take my chances, my chances are pretty slim. Prone to more slurry speech, possible seizures,tumor spreading. Take it out i said to the surgeon.

Of to the Operating ward. 3 hrs later i wake up in the bed still coming out of Anesthetic about 1 hr later i have a seizure - fit. Scariest thing iv ever experience, face twitching, body & hands shaking couldn't press the buzzer to alert the nurses as i was shaking to much, Then what seem like an eternity i went calm. My eyes were open during the seizure which is a good sign they said. If you have a seizure in your sleep its not, the only way you would know if you had one is when you wake up in the mornin with a sore jaw or a slight dribble when speaking. When the doc told me that i thought back and remember a couple of times during the past yr, that i have woken up with a sore jaw and slight dribbling at the mouth, i must of had a seizure during the night. Wow how sick was i back then!



Okay this has already taken me nearly 2hrs to finish this where i typed it up in notepad and copy paste here stopping for breaks as i can feel fatigue setting in. Being doped up to the eyeballs on medication isn't helping either, Life is in SLOW MODE atm. I take about 6 tablet per day , codeine, Steroids, anti blood pressure pills anti fit pills, some for the stomach some for the swelling of the brain. Zombie time! Have my son and my sisters takin good care of me oh yes i want to give a big thanks to the nurses at Waikato hospital here in Hamilton NZ. They were a sight for sore eyes and im positive they lowered my Blood pressure down every time they showed up.http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/smile.png And the good surgeons who got me through the operation.





No TV, No watching movies no gaming, listen to music is ok, anything that will set the brain of into stress mode can lead to a seizure no web surfing. Even txting ona cell phone can. I got bored. Its hard tying to keep away from the entertainment. ill miss the movies and and gaming till recovery.

Ive had a lot of time to think while lyin in Hos, if anyone reading this has ever experience bad headaches extreme ones that are always in the same area of the brain. Go get it checked out at the docs and ask for an ICT scan just to be sure. according to the surgeon ive had this Tumor for years. I remember the terrible headaches and just passed it off as over stressed or fatigue pop a panadol and she'll be right.. the warnings were there. The tumor will just manifest itself where it will need to be removed or it could be too late to remove the tumor. luckily im only 49 still young enough to kill the tumor & still in pretty fit condition, well i thought i was. lol


Ok i wontbe posting on here as much as i would like. so take care everyone hope to be back when ive come right:salute:


Kiwi

[August]

You'll be in my prayers. Get well soon Kiwi.

[TarJak]

Geez Kiwi that sounds scary! No TV!:huh: Hope you recover quickly mate.

[AVGWarhawk]

Wow Kiwi. I hope all mends well. Keep up posted sir!

[Takeda Shingen]

Wow. That's just out of the blue. We'll all be pulling for you, kiwi!

[Jimbuna]

YOU WILL BE FINE KIWI....stay positive and keep us informed as and when your able.

Looking forward to your next positive update.

SINK EM ALL!!

[Cybermat47]

Blimey, that sounds like hell. Glad to know that you're still alive. Get well soon!

[Moonlight]

My mother had a tumour removed just like you kiwi, I'm glad to say she survived it and lived for another 31 years, good luck with your recovery.:up:

[frau kaleun]

Good grief, man! Glad you got checked out and they found the cause. Best wishes for your recovery, you'll be in my thoughts.

NOW STOP READING THIS AND GET OFF THE INTERNET AND REST YER NOGGIN LIKE THEY TOLD YOU TO!

[Sailor Steve]

I'm glad you were able to write at all after going through that. Get better. :sunny:

[HunterICX]

Yikes, well glad to hear so far things are looking good and I hope you make a speedy recovery!

HunterICX

[Madox58]

Best wishes Mate!

Hope the head aches weren't behind the right eye!
:o

[Wolferz]

Frightening stuff there Kiwi. I've been to siezure town and they're no fun.

Like sitting at my PC and all of a sudden my left hand begins rapidly closing and opening on its own. Then it was as if someone had poked me in the ribs with a cattle prod and I blacked out. I came to my senses just after being loaded in the meat wagon. The EMT was repeatedly asking me my name and I kept telling her puddintame. They didn't find a cause. I figured it was probably due to the stroke I had a year before. Ah well, still kickin.:)

Get well soon brother.:salute:

[u crank]

That's quite a story Kiwi. Wishing you a speedy recovery mate.

You'll be in my prayers. Stay positive.

:salute:

[fireftr18]

Kiwi, you got my prayers. Speedy recovery. Take your time, let your brain heal.

[Rhodes]

Best wishes for your recovery mate, a great hug and a quick and good recovery!:salute::up:

[Tribesman]

Lucky they got it in time.
I hope you have a full and speedy recovery.

[eddie]

Wish you all the best Kiwi!!

[Oberon]

Take it easy Kiwi, times like this a long amount of boredom is better than a short amount of great excitement. :salute:

[troopie]

Thinkin' of ya mate, hope all goes well. :up:

Thanks for the post Kiwi, it must've been a big effort.

[Armistead]

Sorry to hear you had to go all through this, life sure can be tough at times.

[magic452]

Best of luck there Kiwi, hang in there and know that there are a lot of folks here pulling for you.

Magic

[Mork_417]

Best wishes Kiwi. Speedy recovery!

[Herr-Berbunch]

Sheesh, I wasn't expecting this to be the kind of first post I checked this morning. I'm glad you got it sorted, take you're recovery time seriously - we'll still be here when you are properly ready for us.

@Privateer - learn from the man, if it's you go get it checked.

@TarJak - Is NZ TV that exciting?

[Catfish]

Making it through such an operation is hard enough, but also a seizure !
God, Kiwi i wish you the very best - get well soon !!

Greetings and best wishes,
Catfish

[joea]

Oh wow, oh wow. :-? So sorry you had to go through this but glad you got through the operation ok. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers mate, get better and don't worry about posting. Rest and get better!!! :sunny:

[She-Wolf]

wow Kiwi, what a thing to happen out of the blue! A similar thing happened to my daughter's boyfriend. Didn't turn out so well for him though and he died of a brain infection a week or so after the op. I have cancer too - but mine is manageable and I don't plan to shuffle off for a while yet - but such events are a reminder that life is precious and fragile. Hope you make a full recovery and go on in good health for many moons to come. :up:

[kiwi_2005]

Thanks everyone for your thoughts:salute:. Well ive had a good rest & now have snuck in to catch up on my typing skills. Watch my favorite comedy before which ive seen so many times that i know the whole film without having to watch it, so i put it in the dvd player move the monitor away from me so i wouldn't look at it and played the film - The Men Who Stare at Goats, still manage to have a good laugh just from listening to it, psychic Jedi :haha: To morrow i will do the same with The Informant starring Matt Damon another good one that will get me laughing and face palming :yep: One of matts best performances imho.

:salute:

[Herr-Berbunch]

The Men Who Stare At Goats is taken from a book by Jon Ronson of the same title, when you're up to it I'd recommend reading it as the film is only one section of it!

I'd also recommend his other book, Them: Adventures with Extremists - scarily all true but written, like Goats -, in a hilarious style.

Only when you're up to it though. :yep:

[kiwi_2005]

The Men Who Stare At Goats is taken from a book by Jon Ronson of the same title, when you're up to it I'd recommend reading it as the film is only one section of it!

I'd also recommend his other book, Them: Adventures with Extremists - scarily all true but written, like Goats -, in a hilarious style.

Only when you're up to it though. :yep:

I will look out for it thanks:up:

I better get away from the PC this is too addictive :haha: Until next time

[Dowly]

Get well soon! :salute:

[Schroeder]

Holy crap, hang in there man and get well soon.:salute:

[vienna]

It alwayys serves well to pay mind to physical occurences that are out of the norm in regards to one's health, no matter how minor they may seem. I'm glad you were able to catch the tumor early enough to prevent more permanent damage. From what you've said, the prognosis appears to be good, so I wish you a speedy recovery. I've known a couple of people form NZ in the past and you are a hardy lot, so the future seems bright for you... :up:

<O>

[RickC Sniper]

Kiwi, glad you caught this when you did.

Listen to your doctors and you'll recover from this.

Prayers going out to you.

[mookiemookie]

Best of luck to you in your recovery.

[momo55]

Best wishes and good recovery :03:

[Tchocky]

Looking forward to your return! Wishing you a speedy recovery :)

[eddie]

No Haka's for a while either Kiwi, Doctors orders!:)

[NeonSamurai]

good thing they caught it, I wish you a speedy recovery mate.

[geetrue]

Get better kiwi ... we love you more than those nurses
(they would raise my blood pressure) :o

report in every week if you can ...
we look forward to a speedy recovery :yep:

[Bilge_Rat]

best of luck on your recovery.

[nikimcbee]

Hope your doing well today. Good thing the doctor doesn't know about GT.:doh:

[kiwi_2005]

Hope your doing well today. Good thing the doctor doesn't know about GT.:doh:


subsim Smart dark + shades + darker screen resolution = perfection:up:. My eyes don't strain so hopefully no incoming fits. Just typing without making mistakes is still a feat to beat :haha:

Now all i need to do is download that turn of the lights addon for YouTube when watching vids, dont tell the doc!

[CaptainHaplo]

We are all pulling for ya, man! Behave and listen to the docs. They got you this far, after all! Rest easy, heal up - and we are thrilled your still with us. A speedy recovery to you, my friend! You will be in many prayers.

[em2nought]

Best of luck with your recovery. Scary stuff! :o

[kiwi_2005]

We are all pulling for ya, man! Behave and listen to the docs. They got you this far, after all! Rest easy, heal up - and we are thrilled your still with us. A speedy recovery to you, my friend! You will be in many prayers.

:up:Captain Yes i will do my best to get back to normal, I know when im over doing it. I take breaks often and wont go near a game. I watched my son play a game last night for about 30 seconds and that was enough of that, the room start moving in seconds. Nor will i even watch a full screen film.

The hospital misplaced my glasses i was so angry at them how could you people loose my specks! They took them off me in th operating room just before i was about to be out like a light. But anyway i get home eyes straining, headaches worry = blood pressure up this aint good i thought i better make an appointment to get some new glasses, then i remembered i had some old shaded eye glasses kept away and tried those on which seem to do the trick with the stain & head aches.

Thanks to those who have said the kind words ive read them all:up: Oh and privateer no the pain wasn't behind the eye mate, but up center top slightly to the right a bit. Intense pain in that area for years, if you are having intense pain behind your eye i would get it checked out. Just to be safe.

Anyway time for my nap:salute:

[fireftr18]

Glad to hear you're improving well. Remember, take it easy on the brain.:know:

[HundertzehnGustav]

that post was already much better.
happy you seeeeem to have gotten over the hill.
Take it easy now.:)

[Wolferz]

It's good to hear that your recovery is going well, Kiwi.:up:
Keep up the good work.
Yes, pain behind ones eyes definitely needs attention. I suffered what seemed like terrible sinus headaches. Extreme pain behind the eyes and in the sinus area. At age fourty, my sight went south literally overnight. Got glasses and all seemed ok. Then I was reading a book one day and became extremely dizzy. The words on the page decided to slide into one another from both ends of a sentence. Kind of like doing the sausage finger trick. Little did I know at the time, the occipital lobe of my brain was screaming..."MORE OXYGENATED BLOOD PLEASE!" My main artery on the left side of my neck was becoming occluded. Then the doctor nearly finished me off with a script for industrial strength sinus medication. A day later I couldn't understand speech through my left ear and my left hand wouldn't cooperate in picking anything up. I was in the throes of a massive stroke and on the way to ICU for a few days. Afterward I no longer knew how to tie my shoes. Handling eating utensils was a pain and I was always laying my left wrist in my food. The left arm constantly felt like it was coming out of the socket at the shoulder. I couldn't drive for the longest time because the lines on the road confused me. One could not feel more helpless and it scares you. I'm very glad they found the source of your problem and fixed it. I once had a good friend who suffered the same thing. He didn't fare as well as you. After his surgery to remove the tumor he could no longer speak and this fellow was a gabber. It was heart breaking to see the tears rolling down his cheeks from frustration at not being able to express himself.
OK, I've taxed you enough with this diatribe. Keep on keepin on.:yep:

[The Enigma]

I've just noticed your message.
Horrible story, I wish you a speedy recovery.

[kiwi_2005]

I woke up early this morning in a hot sweat due to the med + heat and the first thing i remembered was the characters i met in Hospital so i thought i would type it all down

I have some great stories to tell while my time in HOS. My friend Derek who was in for the same OP as me who came up to me one night to have a chat and a joke about out brain tumors, Derek was wheeled into the OP before me and i never saw him for days after that, i was getting quite worried if he had made it till it was time for me to go home then we met again during that time. And His lovely wife who did all the talking for him answering all the questions to the doctors he could of just sat there and let her speak he still would of got the go ahead to go home:haha:. Before we can go home we must past this test which requires standing on one leg with eyes close and not falling over, walking in a straight line and answering any questions correctly. We fail it, its another night in the cuckoo's nest.:nope:

And how could i forget the lovely old grey hair lady who i nicked named Nurse Ratchet from ward 7. I was commenting on how good the nurses were taking care of me and Ms Ratchet said i wouldn't comment to much Buddie your the one who will be paying for the OPeration. I may have just had a tumor removed but we came to heads after that. Her name was now Ratchet and her ward was the cuckoos nest. :rotfl2:



Okay Ms Ratchet i seem to have lost my glasses have you seem them?
What idiot would come into the operating room with their glasses still on and you want me to run around and look for them??

Oh boy this isn’t going to go down to well. If i am a idiot this ward is the cuckoo's nest? So that makes you the head nurse MISS RATCHET!. Next day i was moved to ward 8. The torture ward. The nurses were harden veterans here you got smart to them they came down on you like a ton of bricks. Waaah i wanna go home I was like a baby just put me in a wheel chair and send me home! I was ignored no one listened! :cry:

And a old fella must of been in his 80's who was in the next bed to me. The nurses had to strap him to the bed to avoid him getting out and taking a fall. No matter how good they strapped him down he always managed to get away so i nicked named him Houdini the escape artist!



No no you must not get out sir stay in bed.

Whaat! i need to go home.

They Strapped him down tightly, 20 min later i peeked over and see the old fella getting out of bed so i ring the buzzer, nurses comes running in and i point over to Houdini. Last thing i wanted was for him to fall flat on his face and and crack his head open.



And Mr Upton a with a strong English accent who had two massive black eyes from blacking out while up a ladder and fell head first onto the concrete resulting in a head injury (this is his 4th blackout over the years)What were you doing up a ladder? I was changing my flag on our roof. :haha:. He could of swore the head of a duck every 2nd word was the F word. So when you going home? Well Frank they told me 4 days ago i will be going home i haven't bothered asking the pricks! Mr Upton was transferred to Tauranga hospital not long after that. He had a funny laugh and loved it when it was meal time.

Ward 8 was torture there was no air conditioning in this ward and its mid summer here, fans blowing everywhere the worse was when someone had to use the potty we all duck under our blankets till it was safe to come up for air. We all wanted to go home but before we could we had to convince the nurse we can walk, shower and go to the toilet without any help and answer every question correctly.

What year is this
What your full name.
What year, month were you born
Where are you now?
who is the prime minister of New Zealand?
what ward is this?

I knew the questions in order so I would memorized them until another nurse showed up and asked i the questions in a different order making i get it wrong
What year month were you born? December 2013, ah no December 1963! WHo is our prime minister? Mr Waikato hospital :88)

So to all those people ive met over the last days in HOS I hope I never see them again, at least not in HOS but in real life. Im going to go for a walk into town today and buy a Thank you card to send of to the nurses at the HOS and Ms Ratchet who ive forgiven they must get a hard time over the years from patients that they always have their guard up.

[AVGWarhawk]

Kiwi, I'm glad you can find some humor in it all. Hospitals are a necessary evil IMO. I've been in 4 times for collapsed lung. I get to stay for 10-14 days each time a wind bag decides to pop. I'm stuck to the bed with a chest tube and chest cavity vacuum. I can understand completely your hating the hospital and not wanting to visit ever again. But the drugs are good! :D As for the nurses, I noticed if I treated them with respect the favor was returned. For some, a hospital stay means getting waited on hand and foot. Not the case.

Keep on mending brother!

[jumpy]

Not been on Subsim for a while... lapsed into the occasional quick glance now and then.

However, I saw this thread and had to say:

All the best Kiwi - get well soon fella :up:

[Wolferz]

Hospital is the only place where you get wakened from a sound sleep to take a sleeping pill. Rest? forget about it!

[kiwi_2005]

Hospital is the only place where you get wakened from a sound sleep to take a sleeping pill. Rest? forget about it!

haha yeah i aqree, like getting woken up every 3hrs to have your blood test taken then told my blood pressure is high i need to rest and not stress out to much.:88) Wait a minute you nurses wake me up every couple of hrs for a BPT and tell me i need to get the BP down! :nope:Are you kidding me!:rotfl2:

[kiwi_2005]

But the drugs are good! :D

Keep on mending brother!

After day 3 or is it day 2 :hmmm: taking my meds i have to say its actually not bad. Im as realaxed as a sleeping kitten or puppie blobing out waiting on my son to tell me when to take my meds and when not too. the only problem ive had is having trouble crossing the street on my own. I can't do it. Takes forever!:rotfl2::rotfl2:

[AVGWarhawk]

:haha: I hear yea. For me taking showers was impossible. There is tube sticking out of my chest attached to rubber hosing that is attached to a box that looks like R2D2 that bubbles. The bubbling action creates a vacuum to pull air and what-not out of my chest cavity. So, showering is not really in the cards. One can get a bit ripe after a day or so. The wife gives me sponge baths. :D

Anyway, Percocet was the pain medicine administered to me. They tried morphine. It does not work for me. I stayed with Percocet. It does make you sleep well.

[AVGWarhawk]

Hospital is the only place where you get wakened from a sound sleep to take a sleeping pill. Rest? forget about it!

No kidding man. Sheesh. They wake you at 0500 and ask that you stand on a scale. Then take your temp. After that they advise to rest. :88)

[Jimbuna]

After day 3 or is it day 2 :hmmm: taking my meds i have to say its actually not bad. Im as realaxed as a sleeping kitten or puppie blobing out waiting on my son to tell me when to take my meds and when not too. the only problem ive had is having trouble crossing the street on my own. I can't do it. Takes forever!:rotfl2::rotfl2:

The main thing is you keep improving and mending :cool:

[Betonov]

That Superman costume will have to wait eh ??

Good luck and congrats on kicking the grim reapers behind :up:

[HundertzehnGustav]

The first post took him an afternoon.
all subsequent posts came faster, more focussed and all in all much better.

:yeah:

keep on keeping on!

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[Armistead]

After day 3 or is it day 2 :hmmm: taking my meds i have to say its actually not bad. Im as realaxed as a sleeping kitten or puppie blobing out waiting on my son to tell me when to take my meds and when not too. the only problem ive had is having trouble crossing the street on my own. I can't do it. Takes forever!:rotfl2::rotfl2:

Even after surgery, you're still smarter than most here.

[kiwi_2005]

Ah ha my memory is coming back, each morning i wake up and can remember things that happen over the last few days. Plus im finding the keys much easier now. I should be back to 120 words a min in no time! :O:

Though i still have problem with people first nams so if i can't remember its more How ya going mate.
I forgot to mention about one nurse in my long windy great wall of text post on the characters i met at HOS How could i forget her she was the Angel of Ward 8 can't remeber her name. Blonde, probably in her mid 20's with a strong Scottish or irish accent very Beautitful as well. My little angel. :sunny: Who would came in to work the nightshift wake us up around midnight for a blood test & every couple of hrs after that, so there was no way we were going to get a good sleep, but with her it wouldn't of mattered if she woke me up every 30min I would hear her voice before i woke up so have my arm ready for her to go to work on it, im sorry Frank time for another blood test, thats ok no problem you do what you gotta do. She looked concern and said its high 200 over 138 which is high, high blood pressure is not so bad though when its very low thats a bad sign - high blood pressure could send my brain to do silly things & into a seziure at its worse. Somewhere in the middle is good like i am told. Mine always hit the roof. It hit the roof because i lost my glasses therefore during the day my eyes strained, resulting in headaches + stress + worry + heat = high blood pressure. I did not mention this to her though as i didn't want to hurt her feelings plus i didn't care it wasn't her fault She was our angel of ward 8 taking care of us old farts. But that's the reason i believed it was always high in HOS. You get stressed out in HOS to easy if like me and like to be independent not allowed to go anywhere cant do anything in bed forever day after day HOS will be a drag. If i could escape from HOS i would of, i tried but the main doors were locked. :rotfl2:

Another one not an angel tho but she did freaked the hell out of me one morning around 7am she came in to do my BPT, woke me up and all i saw was this Muslim woman with a veil around her head! I yell out in a shock :oGeeze i thought i had died and gone to Muslim heaven or hell. :haha:

Did a naughty thing this morning i got up around 6 found out i ran out of milk so thought i would walk up the road to the petrol station its just a long straight footpath all the way to the gas station about half a mile should be easy as. I didn't wake my son i'll just txt him instead just in case i get lost. All i have to do is walk a straight line and i'll get there, no problem. Well i got disorientated if thats the word for it. Follow the footpath man! what are you retarded or something! keep walking straight ahead! eventually i made it after what usually takes me 7 or 8 min this walk was a long wobbly25 - 30 min to the gas station stopping every couple of min to get my bearings, then i had to walk back! :rotfl2:

[Takeda Shingen]

Be careful, man! You're making good progress, don't blow it on something silly. :D

Good to read of your continuing recovery, kiwi! :yeah:

[Jimbuna]

At least that nurse would have been a virgin :O:

You sure your ready to do things like longish walks atm :hmm2:

[kiwi_2005]

At least that nurse would have been a virgin :O:

You sure your ready to do things like longish walks atm :hmm2:

I should be walking every day according to the doc not on my own tho but i wanted to go into town it was a cool summer morning how could i resist that. Plus i have a huge bandage wrapped around my head that sticks out like a sore thumb passerby would notice there is something wrong with me if i am having trouble getting round the lamp post thats in my way, I gotta talk to our local council and demand they move those lamposts! :rotfl2:

[Jimbuna]

I should be walking every day according to the doc not on my own tho but i wanted to go into town it was a cool summer morning how could i resist that. Plus i have a huge bandage wrapped around my head that sticks out like a sore thumb passerby would notice there is something wrong with me if i am having trouble getting round the lamp post thats in my way, I gotta talk to our local council and demand they move those lamposts! :rotfl2:

Joking aside....you just be careful young man or I'll have my relatives pay you a visit :03:

[GT182]

Holy crap Marie! Just caught this Kiwi, and it's great to read thru and see things are coming back more each day. I can't imagine going thru what you have with this. Hang in there mate, things have got to get a whole lot better from here on out.

Thoughts and prayers are with you from way up North. Just get better so you can get back with us. :salute:

[kiwi_2005]

Joking aside....you just be careful young man or I'll have my relatives pay you a visit :03:

Which relatives we talking about here Jim, the one who wear the skirts or the ones who still shoot muskets.:O:

[Herr-Berbunch]

Which relatives we talking about here Jim, the one who wear the skirts or the ones who still shoot muskets.:O:

If they're in NZ - both.

:O:

[tater]

Damn, how did I miss this. Best wishes on a speedy and complete recovery!

[Reece]

Hi Frank, I have only just seen this thread, sorry I didn't respond earlier.:oops:
What a nasty thing, I dread the big "C", I hope that they got it all and it doesn't reoccur.:nope:
You must have given your family a shock, as well as yourself.
It's good to know that you are healing well and your memory is coming back, even if it does take a little time, I pray for a full recovery, I mean that!!:yep:
All the best.
Reece.

[Jimbuna]

Which relatives we talking about here Jim, the one who wear the skirts or the ones who still shoot muskets.:O:

LOL :)...one cousin has just moved to Tasmania.

[kiwi_2005]

Hi Frank, I have only just seen this thread, sorry I didn't respond earlier.:oops:
What a nasty thing, I dread the big "C", I hope that they got it all and it doesn't reoccur.:nope:
You must have given your family a shock, as well as yourself.
It's good to know that you are healing well and your memory is coming back, even if it does take a little time, I pray for a full recovery, I mean that!!:yep:
All the best.
Reece.

Thanks Reece:up:

[kiwi_2005]

LOL :)...one cousin has just moved to Tasmania.

ya better warn Tarjak :D

[AVGWarhawk]

Kiwi, I see you are able to participate on the forums a bit more each day. Thanks good. Indication healing is going well! Keep it up! :up:

[Jimbuna]

ya better warn Tarjak :D

LOL :)

[Penguin]

Oh man. I have been submerged for a couple of days and then I read this here. :o

Hey Kiwi, you're one of the great posters on here, you can't just kick the bucket! Not before we've had a beer and not before you had a long and fulfilled life!
So no superman costume for you for the next 50 years! :DL

All joking aside, I keep my fingers crossed and wish you a speedy recovery! Best wishes from the other side of the world! :salute:

[kiwi_2005]

Thursday morning i think i had my 2nd seizure, woke up in a confused state didn't know where i was and with terrible leg cramps as if my legs were going to snap in half that part was freaky i couldn't walk had to sit down for 10 min before the pain went away. My slurry speech is back i notice it when i drank a glass of water and dribbled down my t shirt. Why is my shirt wet? Oh

I think i need a top up on my anti fit pills as they weren't repeats so once the bottle was finished i then have the seziure the next morning. Can't get them till i see my doctor on Monday tho. Heres hoping no more fits in my sleep!

So what do i do on Friday arro, i go cut the lawn as if nothing happened.:nope:

I need to behave more or im going to get an earful from the doctor on Monday. I better rest the head for now on

[Armistead]

It takes time, don't push it......

[Jimbuna]

You take it easy.

[u crank]

You gotta take it slow. Get better and stronger first.

Take care Kiwi.

[nikimcbee]

Just checking in. What meds are you taking for your seizures? I hope you're doing better with your seizures.:up:

[kiwi_2005]

Just checking in. What meds are you taking for your seizures? I hope you're doing better with your seizures.:up:

Just got a fresh pack from the docs today of Epilim EC200 the miracle medicine. Yes im doing fine thanks, been resting a lot:yep:

[swamprat69er]

Thursday morning i think i had my 2nd seizure, woke up in a confused state didn't know where i was and with terrible leg cramps as if my legs were going to snap in half that part was freaky i couldn't walk had to sit down for 10 min before the pain went away. My slurry speech is back i notice it when i drank a glass of water and dribbled down my t shirt. Why is my shirt wet? Oh

I think i need a top up on my anti fit pills as they weren't repeats so once the bottle was finished i then have the seziure the next morning. Can't get them till i see my doctor on Monday tho. Heres hoping no more fits in my sleep!

So what do i do on Friday arro, i go cut the lawn as if nothing happened.:nope:

I need to behave more or im going to get an earful from the doctor on Monday. I better rest the head for now on

You need to behave a lot more or the Doctor will be the least of your worries.

[McBeck]

Wow, just saw this. I'm glad your alright and recovering. At least your humor is still intact :D

[AVGWarhawk]

Just got a fresh pack from the docs today of Epilim EC200 the miracle medicine. Yes im doing fine thanks, been resting a lot:yep:

Take her easy man. Takes time to heal.

[Jimbuna]

Just got a fresh pack from the docs today of Epilim EC200 the miracle medicine. Yes im doing fine thanks, been resting a lot:yep:

PRN...as and when needed I presume, but other than that......speedy recovery Kiwi :sunny:

[kiwi_2005]

If anyones interested these are all the meds i take.

Omeprazole 20mg (OME) TaKe one twice a day

ACCUPRIL 5mg Take one tablet once a day

EPILIM EC (200mg) Take one tablet with food 3 times a day

PARAFAST (500mg) - pain killers take up to 4 per day for pain

FELODIPINE Ta 2.5mg ER - take 1 tablet once a day.

Some are for blood pressure some are to steady the swelling of the brain, some to control fits and for stomach & headaches. So im pretty much doped up during the day / night, hardest part is trying to make sense when i talk to people (that would be the 2nd seizure and drugs combined) and my typing i still have to correct it, can never get the keys right.. :/\\!!

There are the funny moments that cracks my son up, when ever im eating i end up with food all over my mouth cause i can't open my mouth wide enough so im nibbling like a rabbit & when drinking it slips down the side of my mouth no matter how careful i try to be. :haha: Hopefully if or when im ween of the drugs i will be back to normal again. :yeah:

Back to my nap :salute:

[Penguin]

So im pretty much doped up during the day / night, hardest part is trying to make sense when i talk to people (that would be the 2nd seizure and drugs combined) and my typing i still have to correct it, can never get the keys right.. :/\\!!


Well, you still have a better spelling and make more sense than some other posters on here who didn't undergo a major surgery. :D

[Jimbuna]

Well, you still have a better spelling and make more sense than some other posters on here who didn't undergo a major surgery. :D

I resemble that remark!! http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/1853/angry8ro5.gif

[geetrue]

If anyones interested these are all the meds i take.

Omeprazole 20mg (OME) TaKe one twice a day

ACCUPRIL 5mg Take one tablet once a day

EPILIM EC (200mg) Take one tablet with food 3 times a day

PARAFAST (500mg) - pain killers take up to 4 per day for pain

FELODIPINE Ta 2.5mg ER - take 1 tablet once a day.

Hopefully if or when im ween of the drugs i will be back to normal again. :yeah:

Back to my nap :salute:

Not to get too personal kiwi, but can you still get a hardon with all of those drugs :o:oops::yep:

[gimpy117]

hope you are doing well Kiwi, thats scary stuff there

-Gimp

[sublynx]

All the best. You'll be sailing Subsim seas again, I'm sure.

[kiwi_2005]

Not to get too personal kiwi, but can you still get a hardon with all of those drugs :o:oops::yep:

:rotfl2::rotfl2:Probably not there's no feeling down there unless i have to pee, the fella has been knocked out since the OP :oops:

[Jimbuna]

:rotfl2::rotfl2:Probably not there's no feeling down there unless i have to pee, the fella has been knocked out since the OP :oops:

I wish you 'strength' :03:

[Reece]

:rotfl2::rotfl2:Probably not there's no feeling down there unless i have to pee, the fella has been knocked out since the OP :oops:
Wow, that is horrific!!!!:o You'd best pull yourself together!!:yep:

[geetrue]

:rotfl2::rotfl2:Probably not there's no feeling down there unless i have to pee, the fella has been knocked out since the OP :oops:

Sorry to hear that kiwi ... I just wanted to make you laugh

perhaps we could have a talk with one of your nurses :O:

our prayers are with you :yeah:

[kiwi_2005]

Sorry to hear that kiwi ... I just wanted to make you laugh

perhaps we could have a talk with one of your nurses :O:


:haha:
Good idea the Scot nurse was a looker, we better get the ok from Jim first.:D

[Hawk66]

just read this here...I wish you a complete and fast recovery and it is good that you have not lost your humor :)

[Jimbuna]

:haha:
Good idea the Scot nurse was a looker, we better get the ok from Jim first.:D

If you feel you have the strength...go for it :03:

Pictures or it didn't happen though :smug:

:)

[nikimcbee]

If you feel you have the strength...go for it :03:

Pictures or it didn't happen though :smug:

:)

+1:up::haha:

Just checking in. Hope you're doing better. :salute: That's quite the list of meds you've got going there.

[kiwi_2005]

+1:up::haha:

Just checking in. Hope you're doing better. :salute: That's quite the list of meds you've got going there.

tell me about it at times i feel like im losing a grip on reality.:88)

[nikimcbee]

tell me about it at times i feel like im losing a grip on reality.:88)

:hmmm:
Take your meds, then watch this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2fn4XShIGA

..or not.:03:

If you see any spacemen, run the other way!:haha:

[swamprat69er]

:hmmm:
Take your meds, then watch this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2fn4XShIGA

..or not.:03:

If you see any spacemen, run the other way!:haha:

Thems good tunes when you are stoned on a whole bunch of pills. Just sit and veg.:up:

[kiwi_2005]

:hmmm:
Take your meds, then watch this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2fn4XShIGA

..or not.:03:

If you see any spacemen, run the other way!:haha:

That was trippy, :haha:no spacemen apart from the guy that was lightspeeding. Gave me a good idea tho might have to go rent out the Space Odyssey dvds:yep:

[Cybermat47]

http://imageshack.us/a/img138/4475/photofeb28075237.jpg

[kiwi_2005]

Probably last update for a while. Visited radiologist today, he told me there is a small tumor growing. Small enough to slow it down with treatment but not big enough to operate on, this tumor was separate to the main one as i ask him how come surgeons did not take out both at once? To dangerous probably having two holes in my head might kill me so leave it to radiation sessions.

Have to go in on Monday next for another MRI scan to see if it shows the tumor is growing as the last MRI scan was taken just before my main OP. Great more STARWARS peeow sounds ro listen to for 30min :-?.If it is growin then its 60 days mon to Friday radiation Treatment & chemo pills to take straight after! Wonderful :roll: so the tumor is getting hammered most of the day. And repeat next day ... I will be staying at the HOS lodge where cancer patients will be living in. So at least i hav the company. Good news I am allowed to now watch TV and the lodge has internet access with laptops available:rock:. Sorry kiwi is here to stay:haha: But i will most likely be too tired to do anything once i move on to the chemo pills. I was told to expect Fatigue, being nauseated and possible hair lost. Ive had number 1 hair cuts most of my life so i really dont mind about hair loss & will probably get a Kojak look once i return home.

Anyway chatting to the surgeon was really good it was no oh you are going to die he explained everything to me where when i walked out of there i felt okay and knew i can trust this guy to do the job well

If tumor shows no signs of growing then its cut to 30 days treatment and i can go home on weekends. Gotta give St Johns here due credit for driving me around to Waikato HOS and back and will be picking me up on weekends bringing me home then taking me back to HOS again Free of charge,i still cannot drive yet.

Till next time
:salute:
@Cybermat47 (http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/member.php?u=297482) nice artwork man :D

[Mork_417]

Man, hate to hear the news. :down: But, wishing you a speedy recovery. :yep:

[Feuer Frei!]

Ah hell man, sorry to hear the news.

But, they found it very quickly, take heart in that. The Fatigue is no myth, although i only received 1 cycle of chemo it really hit me hard, slept most of the time, too buggered to do anything.

With me the fatigue lasted approx. 7 days.

Let us know how you go after MRI Scans Monday mate.
Chin up.

The biggest piece of advice that i can give you is, be positive, be brave, andf most of all, get that support base going. :up:

[The Enigma]

We all are with you kiwi_2005.
It seems that the battle isn't over yet.
I'm impressed by your faith and good spirit.

Cheers mate.

[Herr-Berbunch]

:/\\!! Hope it all goes as well as it can.

[Jimbuna]

Stay strong and most importantly.....get well.

http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/thumbsup.gif

[Sailor Steve]

Kiwi, we're all rooting for you. :sunny:

[HunterICX]

^+1

All the best of Luck mate!

HunterICX

[AVGWarhawk]

Best of luck Kiwi!

[fireftr18]

I hate to hear the news, but it sounds like you have a good handle on it. I'll keep you on my prayer list to get better. Hang in there and get better.

[Cybermat47]

Good luck kiwi!

[geetrue]

That's nice that someone is driving you around for free ...

one less worry for you to be concerned with

hang in there ... never give up

we won't forget you ...

like with Robin the newscaster on ABC's Good Morning America with
a bone marrow transplant I can't give up on her either ... she's getting better with prayer and she's the only person I know with bone cancer

same with you kiwi your the only person I know with a brain tumor
so get better already

[RickC Sniper]

Sorry about the latest news Kiwi but hang in there. I salute your positive attitude and pray your next report is full of good news.
:salute:

[u crank]

All the best Kiwi. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

[kiwi_2005]

Headin to Hos pital tomorrow for my Radiation and Chemo treatment the big day tomorrow:huh: Dont know for sure if there will be internet access at the Hospital lodge i was only told but never seen for myself. Well i hope the food is good:D Providing i got the stomach to eat it. Wont post updates till St Johns bring me home on Fridays providing im not to tired due to the chemo.

Anyway just wanna say your get well soon wishes has been a huge confident booster! When i first started this thread i thought i would be lucky to get to 2nd page oh man but honestly how wrong was i! You guys have blown me away - 9 pages of it :rock: :rock:Now i know why the sick put up their threads its a good thing for morale:yep: Thanks very much who took the time to say something, a bit embarrassing for me to say this but at times reading through this thread i ve had to wipe a tear or two :oops:

Might even have to print out this thread and take it with me for when i need another boost! :)

Okay done the important stuff. Medication packed. Check:rotfl2:, undies & socks, check, couple of sub novels check.Ph charger double checked! Hopefully to be back soon in a week or 30-60 days,

Take care all, dont worry bout kiwi im going to get through this i can't kark it yet i got to much in my life to finish up, wouldn't be right to the boss upstairs:haha:

:salute::salute:

[Feuer Frei!]

Hi mate,
I wish you all the best and for a speedy end to this treatment so that you may resume a full and normal life again.
You seem to have good spirits and a positive attitude which shows in your postings, that is a big big advantage in your battle. Great to see :up:
I can't stress enough the importance of a positive and strong attitude in a time like this. I should know.
Once again, all the best, you will win this fight and be back on here in no time, posting as per usual.
Keep us informed
:salute:

[Jimbuna]

Remember....battles are there to be fough and won.

Good luck with the treatment and you take good care of yourself during the process.

Fair winds and following seas http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/thumbsup.gif

[eddie]

I wish you all the best Kiwi!!:salute:

[Herr-Berbunch]

Good luck, take it steady. No need to rush as well all still be here for you on your return.

[geetrue]

There was a small child going in for surgery one time and his mother gave him this scripture.

He just kept repeating it all the way in and he came out just fine.

Praying kiwi will also come out just fine and be an inspiration for us all:

Psalm 56 3-4 ncv



When I am afraid,
I will trust you.
I praise God for his word.
I trust God, so I am not afraid.


What can human beings do to me?

[fireftr18]

Good luck and keep a steady course. You remain in my prayers brother.

[kiwi_2005]

Well i got the days wrong didn'y i:rotfl2:

Did the big clean up, packed the bags and medication, so it was hitting nearly midnight by the time i finished. Son txt me to say he has to work late till 1 or 2am the latest! Because he always misplaces our house key, i stay up and wait for him to get home to unlock the door.
He gets home just after 1am by that time i am annoyed and say to him "Do You realize i have to go to the hospital Monday morning couldn't you tell yur boss Dad is up to wait for me & has to go early in the morning now im going to only have 7-8 hrs sleep!

Dad relax its Sunday! It is? Yeah you have another day to go. Oh okay, my bad :oops: :rotfl2:

Man hes probably relieved im going away for some days give him a break! So now at least i can relax and so can he.:yep:

[Jimbuna]

Well i got the days wrong didn'y i:rotfl2:

Did the big clean up, packed the bags and medication, so it was hitting nearly midnight by the time i finished. Son txt me to say he has to work late till 1 or 2am the latest! Because he always misplaces our house key, i stay up and wait for him to get home to unlock the door.
He gets home just after 1am by that time i am annoyed and say to him "Do You realize i have to go to the hospital Monday morning couldn't you tell yur boss Dad is up to wait for me & has to go early in the morning now im going to only have 7-8 hrs sleep!

Dad relax its Sunday! It is? Yeah you have another day to go. Oh okay, my bad :oops: :rotfl2:

Man hes probably relieved im going away for some days give him a break! So now at least i can relax and so can he.:yep:

SINK EM ALL!! http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/pirate.gif

[Reece]

Sunday Frank!! I do pray that all will go well and the treatments successful.:yep:

[GT182]

Kiwi, my thoughts and prayers for you. Hang in there mate, you'll do fine. See ya when you return. And give the nurses hell. ;) :salute:

[joea]

Man, I haven't logged in for awhile and I just saw the latest. Good luck Kiwi and we'll keep supporting you friend!! :up:

[swamprat69er]

Good luck, Kiwi. See you when you get back.

[kiwi_2005]

this small tumor is aggressive! malignant one meaning cancerous. Radiation and chemo is no grantee it will stop it from going nuts. Its name is Glaoilblastoma. A Nasty thing.

Since having chemo ive had all sots of offers, from one patient who has had one to many Radiation treatment :haha: the B17 vitamin the cure to cancer.B17 is banned in America because the FDA? Do not want to test it as it will cost them Millions, more likely it will help FDA lose billions. It is not banned in Mexico i am told and most likely not a cheap treatment either.

2nd option a brother offered to take me to his Church You need Salvation i'll pick you up on Sunday 10:30am we will all bless you. If you die bro without salvation you be going to the darkness at lease you be going to the right place. (the darkness? I thought this place is as close to hell as it gets!:D)

Okay pick me up what else have i got to lose! I'll be there.

Anf lets not forget Bill Humble who is on the run and hiding out in New Zealand:rotfl2:He has the miracle cure to cancer only $50 per bottle I remember seeing this guy on our 20/20 news show here, they tested his miracle drink and found traces of Bleach.:huh: Yet people still buy this poison? Hes a self made millionaire out of it. just YouTube Bill Humble cancer cure

Anyway of to get my brain fried. :salute:

[Herr-Berbunch]

Nice to see you posting, Thought It'd be Friday at the earliest. Keep fighting this thing.

[nikimcbee]

Hey Kiwi. Hang in there.:salute: It's good to hear from you. That's a wierd name for a tumor. I would have called it Bill or Tim.

Hopefully the nurses are cute at the hospital.

We're here for you. Keep up the fight.


'ol McBee:salute::salute::salute::salute::salute:

[kiwi_2005]

this small tumor is aggressive! malignant one meaning cancerous. Radiation and chemo is no grantee it will stop it from going nuts. Its name is Glaoilblastoma. A Nasty thing.

Since having chemo ive had all sots of offers, from one patient who has had one to many Radiation treatment :haha: the B17 vitamin the cure to cancer.B17 is banned in America because the FDA? Do not want to test it as it will cost them Millions, more likely it will help FDA lose billions. It is not banned in Mexico i am told and most likely not a cheap treatment either.

2nd option a brother offered to take me to his Church You need Salvation i'll pick you up on Sunday 10:30am we will all bless you. If you die bro without salvation you be going to the darkness at lease you be going to the right place. (the darkness? I thought this place is as close to hell as it gets!:D)

Okay pick me up what else have i got to lose! I'll be there.

Anf lets not forget Bill Humble who is on the run and hiding out in New Zealand:rotfl2:He has the miracle cure to cancer only $50 per bottle I remember seeing this guy on our 20/20 news show here, they tested his miracle drink and found traces of Bleach.:huh: Yet people still buy this poison? Hes a self made millionaire out of it. just YouTube Bill Humble cancer cure

Anyway of to get my brain fried. :salute:

edit forgot to add this list thats given to us on how to avoid brain tumors. A bit late now though!

Causes.

Bad diet
A major event in your life that may have hit you hard.
Alcohol ( no binge drinking one or two shots of whiskey okay)
Mold in homes
Anger for long periods of time like holding grudges thats more a sign the tumor growth has started.
To much drugs even medication medicine, yet they give us chemo pills straight after :har:

To much sun in your eyes :o over long periods. Warning signs pain behind your left or right eye or above your head.

Long periods of staring at a monitor

Years of depression of and on for no particular reason why. Out of the blue stuff is a warning sign.


Non Causes.

Smoking. Yea thats right there are no links to smoking and brain tumors no garantee though with lung cancer or any other so dont restart the habit!

Well being lifesstyle of corse. Excercise, good foods etc.,

[kiwi_2005]

Okay just realized i quoted my own post befor :-?

:salute: Till next time.

[geetrue]

I qualify for a brain tumor, according to that list I only had three of them that aren't my problems anymore:

No mold in my home
Quit smoking cigarettes in 1985
Quit smoking pot 8 months ago
Last drink was 1984 or so

but I do laugh out loud every once in awhile to fight depression :yep:

[AVGWarhawk]

Good luck Kiwi!

[fireftr18]

We're with you in spirit Kiwi. Hang in there and put up the good fight. I'll keep you on prayer list.

[geetrue]

I found the perfect gift for you kiwi ... it's only $34.95 and includes free shipping: https://www.vetfriends.com/catalog/Images/5957_pic_2.jpg

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[swamprat69er]

edit forgot to add this list thats given to us on how to avoid brain tumors. A bit late now though!

Causes.

Bad diet
A major event in your life that may have hit you hard.
Alcohol ( no binge drinking one or two shots of whiskey okay)
Mold in homes
Anger for long periods of time like holding grudges thats more a sign the tumor growth has started.
To much drugs even medication medicine, yet they give us chemo pills straight after :har:

To much sun in your eyes :o over long periods. Warning signs pain behind your left or right eye or above your head.

Long periods of staring at a monitor

Years of depression of and on for no particular reason why. Out of the blue stuff is a warning sign.


Non Causes.

Smoking. Yea thats right there are no links to smoking and brain tumors no garantee though with lung cancer or any other so dont restart the habit!

Well being lifesstyle of corse. Excercise, good foods etc.,

All the food I eat is/was good. I am on a special seafood diet.

I see food, I eat it.:haha:

Get better soon Kiwi.:sunny:

[Jimbuna]

Hang on in there Kiwi, there are a lot of people around these parts rooting for you :sunny:

[Herr-Berbunch]

Hang on in there Kiwi, there are a lot of people around these parts rooting for you :sunny:

That is true, but I can assure you I'm nowhere near Jim's parts. :O:

[Jimbuna]

That is true, but I can assure you I'm nowhere near Jim's parts. :O:

That's very true and besides it would be pointless....we've not many sheep around these parts so you'd soon get bored :D

[Herr-Berbunch]

Ah, sheep - another reason for Kiwi to get better. :D

[Reece]

Warning signs pain behind your left or right eye.

Long periods of staring at a monitor

Oh dear!!!:oops:

[Herr-Berbunch]

Oh dear!!!:oops:

Get it checked. I hope Jeff did too. :hmmm:

[Jimbuna]

Ah, sheep - another reason for Kiwi to get better. :D

Wasn't referring to kiwi :doh:

[Herr-Berbunch]

I know, but I am not of the loving sheep persuasion, unless it's in a nice pie, curry, or stew. :D

[Sailor Steve]

I know, but I am not of the loving sheep persuasion, unless it's in a nice pie, curry, or stew. :D
Ah, but as soon as you deny it you immediately bring up the "Methinks he doth protest too much" line of argument. :O:

[Mork_417]

Hang on in there Kiwi, there are a lot of people around these parts rooting for you :sunny:

:sign_yeah:

[geetrue]

How you doing kiwi ...

did you celibrate St patty's day?

[Jimbuna]

How you doing kiwi ...

did you celibrate St patty's day?

I sincerely hope so :sunny:

[Mork_417]

+1 on that. ^^^^

[geetrue]

What ya doing kiwi?

What did you have for lunch today?

Your just away from your computer that's all, right kiwi?

Loving you is so easy to do :yep:

geetrue

[Reece]

Yes I suppose treatment will take some time, but the waiting is a worry!:oops:

[kiwi_2005]

Ah, but as soon as you deny it you immediately bring up the "Methinks he doth protest too much" line of argument. :O:

At the Lodge we have mutton & lamb roast 3x week two helpings of it:D With pudding!:smug: By the 3rd time tho im sick of it & the chemo helps me lose my appetite. I figured when this 6 weeks is over i'll be skinny. I had muscle mass once i even notice it fading now after first week And the tiredness. tho was told by my oncologist its the radiation that's the cause of it not the chemo:/\\!!. The radiation is quick bout 5 min then its the Chemo straight after

The Lodge - there is plenty more but this fool left them on the admins PC! Home for Easter:yeah: Oh another thing at 5pm every afternoon before dinner we have a happy hour here where we gather to others. Im not allowed to drink for at least another 8 months so its non alcohol drinks for the time being. Not that i would want too. To scared atm
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[Jimbuna]

You hang in there matey and take strength from all the well wishers....we do maintain our faith in you :salute:



SINK EM ALL!! http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/pirate.gif

[u crank]

Good to hear from you Kiwi. Stay strong and positive. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

[Sailor Steve]

WOOHOO! Thanks for the update. :rock:

[HundertzehnGustav]

YAY!!!

Kiwi on the prowl! take coverrr!!!

*jumps up and down*

good to see you man!:yeah::rock:

[Herr-Berbunch]

Great to hear from you again, Kiwi. :woot:

[Reece]

Good to hear things are going well, keep up the good fight!:yep:

[ReallyDedPoet]

Take care Kiwi : )

[AVGWarhawk]

Keep on trucking Kiwi! Oh, eat your mutton. It keeps ya strong!

[frau kaleun]

Oh, eat your mutton.

True, the mutton must be eaten. After all, how can you have any pudding when you won't eat your meat?

Hang in there, kiwi!

[The Enigma]

True, the mutton must be eaten. After all, how can you have any pudding when you won't eat your meat?

Hang in there, kiwi!

That sentence takes me right back to my fav music band.
You! Yes! You behind the bikesheds! Stand still, laddie!

@Kiwi
As soon as you feel to it, please keep us updated.

[geetrue]

Feels good to hear from you kiwi ...

when I got sea sick I would eat crackers and peanut butter
one other dude did it too, but it was on a trip to Alaska.

It took us ten days on a round bottom diesel boat and he didn't eat anything else for ten days. When we got there he reported for sick call to the NAS and they gave him an enema ...

weighed him before and after and he lost 8 lbs we called it Thortons baby, named after him lol

Take care :yep:

[Sailor Steve]

That sentence takes me right back to my fav music band.
Whoooosh!

[The Enigma]

Whoooosh!

Sounds funny, but I truly miss the point (because English isn't my native language)

Care to explain the joke :oops:

[Sailor Steve]

Sounds funny, but I truly miss the point (because English isn't my native language)
Sorry, I forgot that. That makes it my fault.

Care to explain the joke :oops:
Frau Kaleun used the line from the song on purpose, just to be funny. Your reply "That sentence takes me right back to my fav music band" makes it sound like you thought she made up the line on her own, and it reminded you of a similar line.

Maybe I got it wrong, but that's what it looked like to me.

[The Enigma]

No need to apologize.
Besides having some fun, we are here to help and learn from each other.

This is how I understood Frau's response:
She made a joke by using that line from the Another brick in the wall Part II from Pink Floyd.

My reply was trying to explain how that line took me back right to that song at the moment I was reading her reply.

No more no less. :yeah:

[Sailor Steve]

No more no less. :yeah:
Well then I was wrong, and it didn't go over your head at all. It's my turn to :oops:.

[The Enigma]

No news yet from kiwi_2005?

[Jimbuna]

Last Activity: 03-30-2013 12:17 AM

[eddie]

I hope he's getting better.:)

[Jimbuna]

I hope he's hetting better.:)

Most definitely :yep:

[August]

I hope he's hetting better.:)

+ 2

[Mork_417]

Same here.

[swamprat69er]

+ 4

[nikimcbee]

+5=9:/\\k:

[HundertzehnGustav]

stop bumping this.
i come by daily, hoping to find a ton of replies to kiwis newest news...
and all it reminds me of is that he aint here yet.

truly a bummer:nope:

[HW3]

We can only hope and pray for the best for him. God willing, he will be back with us soon.

:subsim:

[HundertzehnGustav]

i seriously hope so. :stare:
how do they say? "hold fast"?

[Jimbuna]

We can only hope and pray for the best for him. God willing, he will be back with us soon.

:subsim:

Rgr that :yep:

[kiwi_2005]

I hope he's getting better.:)

im back!:rock:Just got sent home Wednesday. No more chemo:yeah: man i hate that stuff:/\\!! makes me vomite every time :-?. still have no function with my left hand right side of my brain operated on so left side drops everything and falling out o bed ive lost count.:haha: Once i finish the medication i should be back to normal. Didn't realize how much i miss :subsim:
well im of to see if there is any sh5 mods out:up:

[Cybermat47]

im back!:rock:Just got sent home Wednesday. No more chemo:yeah: man i hate that stuff:/\\!! makes me vomite every time :-?. still have no function with my left hand right side of my brain operated on so left side drops everything and falling out o bed ive lost count.:haha: Once i finish the medication i should be back to normal. Didn't realize how much i miss :subsim:
well im of to see if there is any sh5 mods out:up:

HE LIIIIIIIIIVES!

:woot:

[Mork_417]

:woot:WOOT!:sunny:

Glad to hear from ya. :yeah:

[Herr-Berbunch]

Woot indeed, great news Kiwi. Now just concentrate on getting back to full strength.

:woot:

[HundertzehnGustav]

Wuuup Wuup!!!
:haha:
cooool!!
:rock:

[HunterICX]

http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/2334/tumblrlig8tgitv71qchzcg.png

Good to hear your still on the road of recovery :yeah:

HunterICX

[magic452]

Good to see you up and about. :yeah::yeah:
Hope the worst is behind you, beat of luck. :woot:

Magic

[AVGWarhawk]

Hey Kiwi, good to see you are on the mend. :up:

[swamprat69er]

Welcome back Kiwi!:yeah:

[Skybird]

I got the chessboard out and the pieces set up. Let me know when you' re ready. :up:

[fireftr18]

Welcome back. Glad to hear good news. You still have my prayers for continued and successful recovery. Take care of yourself and get better.
:) :salute:

[eddie]

Its great to hear from you kiwi!

[nikimcbee]

Glad to see you're back!:salute::salute::salute::woot:
I hope you're feeling better (relatively speaking) than you were.

http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0024/6862/files/coco-clown.jpg?1256602557

[frau kaleun]

Great news, kiwi! :woot:

[Sailor Steve]

This is indeed good news! :rock: Hope your recovery goes as it should.

[Armistead]

Good to hear from you again!

[Jimbuna]

im back!:rock:Just got sent home Wednesday. No more chemo:yeah: man i hate that stuff:/\\!! makes me vomite every time :-?. still have no function with my left hand right side of my brain operated on so left side drops everything and falling out o bed ive lost count.:haha: Once i finish the medication i should be back to normal. Didn't realize how much i miss :subsim:
well im of to see if there is any sh5 mods out:up:

Great news matey...good to see you back on the surface.

I have responded to your request :sunny:

[The Enigma]

Nice to hear from you again. :up:

[geetrue]

You da man kiwi ... we are behind you all the way :up:

keep getting better amigo :ping:

[joea]

Well some good news here! Glad to read you're back home-all my best wishes for your continued recovery!

[kiwi_2005]

Hey guys, just a few last words last Friday was sitting at home, I had a bad fit according to my son, where I blacked out, he freaked out and called the ambulance, so they rushed me to hospital in Hamilton.

According to the doctors I have around about 6months to live or longer, depending on my condition.

The tumor was suppose to be, history, but apparently not it has now grown back, which was my fault as I stopped taking the chemo and anti-fit pills because they were making me feel unwell.

My son Micsha has typed this out for me as I am too slow and cannot type or look at the screen. And if I die I have asked him to login to my Subsim account to inform you guys of my passing.

So that's the bad news out of the way. So hopefully the grim reaper won't catch upto me anytime soon :yep:.

Neal can delete my forum account when i hit the bucket :yep:.

Thanks for all the well wishes guys. :up:

P.S. I know the odds are grave, but i still have hope.
Take care everyone and thanks to Neal for Subsim! Great forum to visit.

[WernherVonTrapp]

Your will to live and fighting spirit is an inspiration to me. There is always hope. I will pray for you and your family.

[Mork_417]

Nothing i post is going to truly convey the feelings & thoughts going thru my mind at this moment. I know i've said it already, but you & your family are in our thoughts, and prayers. Wishing the best for you sir. :salute:

[HunterICX]

That's some hard news to swallow my friend, I wish you the best of luck and that you may never lose hope. Don't forget to live while you fight and that you may share many great moments with family and friends on the way.

Neal can delete my forum account when i hit the bucket :yep:.

Oh hell no...you'll be not forgotten by this community. :arrgh!:

HunterICX

[Schroeder]

Bloody hell that's some crap news.:down:
I hope the doctor is wrong on your account and that you'll pull through this.

[The Enigma]

Hi Kiwi,

Man, that is awe full.
Aren't you afraid, said or feeling miserable?
Good that you haven't give up hope, despite the news.
I'm sure that all of us are also hoping that the doctors made an error with that prediction.

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you, despite all.

[fireftr18]

Sad news. I hate to hear it. Prayers for you and your family.

[Catfish]

Bad news .. but how could it grow so fast, again ?!
Can't there be done something against it, once more ?

Man I wish you the very best :yep:

[AVGWarhawk]

Bummer man. :down: Try to keep positive and keep on keeping on.

[frau kaleun]

That is some unhappy news, kiwi, but you know you'll be in our thoughts and prayers. Keep a positive attitude if you can and hang in there. The doctors aren't always right!

[Reece]

Hey guys, just a few last words last Friday was sitting at home, I had a bad fit according to my son, where I blacked out, he freaked out and called the ambulance, so they rushed me to hospital in Hamilton.

According to the doctors I have around about 6months to live or longer, depending on my condition.

The tumor was suppose to be, history, but apparently not it has now grown back, which was my fault as I stopped taking the chemo and anti-fit pills because they were making me feel unwell.

My son Micsha has typed this out for me as I am too slow and cannot type or look at the screen. And if I die I have asked him to login to my Subsim account to inform you guys of my passing.

So that's the bad news out of the way. So hopefully the grim reaper won't catch upto me anytime soon :yep:.

Neal can delete my forum account when i hit the bucket :yep:.

Thanks for all the well wishes guys. :up:

P.S. I know the odds are grave, but i still have hope.
Take care everyone and thanks to Neal for Subsim! Great forum to visit.
My God that's horrible, so sorry to hear that!:(

God be with you and your family during this crisis.
I pray for a miracle, they do happen.:-?:oops:
Can't think of much else to say, this is so sad.:wah:

[Herr-Berbunch]

Sheesh! If only Neal would allow swearing in just one thread. . .

Keep on hanging in Frank, them docs have been wrong before and they could be wrong again - you hear all the time of people living well beyond their doctor-given time - and we expect you to do just that.

Hell, as secular as I am I'll even pray for you.

[Sailor Steve]

Sheesh! If only Neal would allow swearing in just one thread. . .
My feelings exactly. I'm at a loss for words, or even thoughts right now. I just wish there was something I could do for you, Kiwi.

[Jimbuna]

You my friend have my everlasting respect and admiration and the fervent hope you have many many good times ahead with your family and loved ones.

~SALUTE~

[HundertzehnGustav]

...

[nikimcbee]

Hang in there Kiwi. You've been a great internet friend for all these years:yep:. So we're here for you.

I wish there was more for I could do for you, other than cheer you up.


@Kiwi's kid:
Thanks for keeping us updated.:salute:

[swamprat69er]

There is nothing I can say that hasn't already been said. Hang in there bud.

[eddie]

So sorry to hear the news Kiwi. You ain't going no where yet, so you hang in there,please!

[u crank]

That's some tough news Kiwi. My heart goes out to you. Stay positive.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[Jimbuna]

Previously posted but would like to add.....BE MORE AGGRESSIVE!! http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/pirate.gif

[Reece]

I hate cancer, there should be a law against it!:nope::wah:
One thing you can be sure of Frank, you have MANY friends here.:oops::yep:
God bless.

[Takeda Shingen]

Given the gravity of the situation I don't think that I can say anything that doesn't come across as trite. Kiwi, I am terribly saddened to hear your news, and you and your loved ones will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[ZeeWolf]

A few scriptures, for it's late - but not yet too late

I tell you the truth, a time is coming and
has now come when the dead will hear the
voice of the Son of God and those who hear
will live. (John 5:25)

For I am convinced that neither death nor life,
neither angels nor demons, neither the present
nor the future, nor any powers, neither height
nor depth, nor anything else in all creation,
will be able to separate us from the love of
God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
(Romans 8:38-39)

I am the resurrection and the life. He who
believes in me will live, even though he dies;
and whoever lives and believes in me will
never die. (John 11:25-26)

[kiwi_2005]

Thanks for all the encouragement guys and gals:yeah:. BEFORE I KICK THE BUCKET or i should say bucket list, one last thing I want to try out is GWX 3 so visited their site and Downloaded everything available, just wondering is there any other mods, i should get - like that widescreen mod - my monitor is 20+ something inches wide. And still my favorite ww2 film Saving private Ryan dvd to rent out again oh and all the Alien films Yes i am not giving up the good fight yet but just in-case. And hell man the big 50! - 6/12/1963
After that sezure i woke up and found myself in the ambulance and thought oh no they taking me to the hospital:/\\!! more days of boredom, but then its the safest place to be i suppose:yep:

any way one hand, one finger bandit typist signing out:salute:

[nikimcbee]

Good to hear from you.:salute:
I was just thinking, you are not allowed to" kick the bucket" until your post count has exceeded Jim's.:up:

So when you go to the hospital, once the seizure has passed, do you have access to a computer (laptop)? Help cure your boredom.

On Saturday, I went to my first RC boat float. I'll upload some pictures just for you.:D It was pretty cool, there was a battleship Oregon there (BB 3) and another guy had the same model pt boat as me, so we sailed them at full speed in formation.

Give me a minute, and I'll upload them now.:D

[nikimcbee]

Here Kiwi, just for you. I don't know if the tumor has effected you vision, so I post big pictures just in case. If not, you can see more detail.:D

http://img541.imageshack.us/img541/834/boatshow2004.jpg

Battleship Oregon, BB-3

http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/1080/boatshow2003.jpg

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/6953/boatshow2002.jpg


http://http://img833.imageshack.us/img833/827/boatshow2015.jpg

[Cybermat47]

Man, that's some crap news Kiwi. But don't give up hope. Some doctors said that a dog was going to die about ten years ago, but she's just in my backyard now! You'll pull through!

[kiwi_2005]

Man, that's some crap news Kiwi. But don't give up hope. Some doctors said that a dog was going to die about ten years ago, but she's just in my backyard now! You'll pull through!

i was wondering whether you were pulling our leg so didnt take it serious, its well known Aussies & kiwis are at war when it cones to sports like cricket, rugby, & boxing are at each others throats at times:yep:

all in good fun.
one thing thou i that image you put up of America with the kkk state a little offensive:stare:. Remember one thing. if Australia were to be attack ed the USA would back u guys up cause Aussie is not anti nukes. But i f it were to happen to New Zealand America would say ah wait aren't these kiwis anti nukes shall we let them sweat it out for a while. let them perform the haka and see what happens :rotfl2: Even the brIts Right honer able Margret Thatcher once said when ask her thoughtsabout our prime minster David Lounge on anti nukes BACK IN THE 80'S - Hes mad!:yep:.More a fame thing from David than anything else.:down:



and last can some one point me in the right direction for othe mod i need to dl for GWX 3 or aRE they all come in onE bundle? - sh3 - GWX 3:salute: Not lazy intentionally just get lost in there.

@NIKIMIBE
NICE PHOTOs,:yep: seen a video on u tube two model Russian ballistic subs fighting it out submerge with torpedoes:haha:

[nikimcbee]

Glad you like them:salute:. All the best, it's off to bed for me. I'll check in tomorrow.:/\\k:

[Reece]

Glad to see you are still in good cheer Frank.:up:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jp47dDrBEPM/UVVGOXfYylI/AAAAAAAAAQY/WbQ-xvbbQAI/s400/1411-3.jpg
keep up with those positive vibes!

[Cybermat47]

i was wondering whether you were pulling our leg so didnt take it serious,

I'm very serious. Poor thing was hit by a car and left to die, but she's very much alive now, even though her life expectancy was 0.

one thing thou i that image you put up of America with the kkk state a little offensive:stare:.

Sorry about that. If you want, I could remove it.

By the way, seeing as you're an Alien fan, would you say that Alien: Ressurection is worth watching? Because I'm not sure if I should watch that or just go on to AvP or Prometheus (preferably Prometheus).


Anyway, best of luck. You're a good person. Subsim is just that bit better because of you :salute:

[magic452]

Kiwi I have never gone through anything even remotely close to what you have these last few months. I can only hope if I ever do I will have the courage, optimistic and positive outlook you have shown. You have been an inspiration to all your friends here at Subsim as well as to your family and other friends. :up::up::up:

May God bless you and I hope for the best for you and your family.

Now get those mods downloaded and sink some enemy shipping, there's a war on you know. :D

Magic

[Jimbuna]

and last can some one point me in the right direction for othe mod i need to dl for GWX 3 or aRE they all come in onE bundle? - sh3 - GWX 3:salute: Not lazy intentionally just get lost in there.



Links to GWX, the final version of SH3 Commander and JSGME, the GWX cfg for Commander, SpySat mod and the Q Ship mod:

GWX3.exe http://www.mediafire.com/?rrc1f9j3zhz0p79
GWX3.1 bin http://www.mediafire.com/?i134px2bbp9rnp2
GWX3.2 bin http://www.mediafire.com/?szsdqpy2z56ckeo
GWX3.3 bin http://www.mediafire.com/?mj8wgdkkcrgzn6w
GWX3.4 bin http://www.mediafire.com/?nl8chscc003xswt
GWX3.5 bin http://www.mediafire.com/?2u85d50b8410cm4
GWX3.6 bin http://www.mediafire.com/?qbbl441v9t5rk2u
GWX3.7 bin http://www.mediafire.com/?20ciea1m71z74m7
GWX3.torrent http://www.mediafire.com/?v0eo8iti15kxb3v
GWX3.fullsingleinstallexe.torrent http://www.mediafire.com/?vh596eq1689hqq8
GWX3.Q ship mod http://www.mediafire.com/?5j64z6t5o7ix14z
GWX3.Spysat mod http://www.mediafire.com/?omgwwjmntzi
GWX3_SH3Commandercfg http://www.mediafire.com/?c4oakjnc3tynwk5
SH3Commander 3.2 exe http://www.mediafire.com/?v8hgs2wkr53psmq
JSGME setup v2.6 exe http://www.mediafire.com/?5sryab9masy5xt6

SINK EM ALL!! http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/pirate.gif

[Cybermat47]

Links to GWX, the final version of SH3 Commander and JSGME, the GWX cfg for Commander, SpySat mod and the Q Ship mod:

GWX3.exe http://www.mediafire.com/?rrc1f9j3zhz0p79
GWX3.1 bin http://www.mediafire.com/?i134px2bbp9rnp2
GWX3.2 bin http://www.mediafire.com/?szsdqpy2z56ckeo
GWX3.3 bin http://www.mediafire.com/?mj8wgdkkcrgzn6w
GWX3.4 bin http://www.mediafire.com/?nl8chscc003xswt
GWX3.5 bin http://www.mediafire.com/?2u85d50b8410cm4
GWX3.6 bin http://www.mediafire.com/?qbbl441v9t5rk2u
GWX3.7 bin http://www.mediafire.com/?20ciea1m71z74m7
GWX3.torrent http://www.mediafire.com/?v0eo8iti15kxb3v
GWX3.fullsingleinstallexe.torrent http://www.mediafire.com/?vh596eq1689hqq8
GWX3.Q ship mod http://www.mediafire.com/?5j64z6t5o7ix14z
GWX3.Spysat mod http://www.mediafire.com/?omgwwjmntzi
GWX3_SH3Commandercfg http://www.mediafire.com/?c4oakjnc3tynwk5
SH3Commander 3.2 exe http://www.mediafire.com/?v8hgs2wkr53psmq
JSGME setup v2.6 exe http://www.mediafire.com/?5sryab9masy5xt6

SINK EM ALL!! http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/pirate.gif

Are those GWX Gold files? It's just that I'm emailing him the Gold edition, but if he can get the best in an easier way...

[Jimbuna]

Are those GWX Gold files? It's just that I'm emailing him the Gold edition, but if he can get the best in an easier way...

They are the original files and have been tested and ran through jsmd5m.

GWX3.0 and Gold are both the same.

[Cybermat47]

They are the original files and have been tested and ran through jsmd5m.

GWX3.0 and Gold are both the same.

Good, this will be easier and faster to access :up:

This GWX thing sounds pretty good, I might have to check it out...

[Penguin]

Oh mann, verdammter Mist!
I was hoping for a slow but steady improvement of your condition, and now this...:cry:

I am glad you still have the fighting spirit, Frank. Do not give up hope, man!
I wrote this already in Feuer's thread about his condition: My father's new wive also had cancer and got a prognosis as severe as the one you got now. The docs also said that she would stay on earth for some months, max. She survived 10 years, while still smoking. (I don't recommend the latter - except for pot, which will help you to keep your appetite, though you want to check out about this with your doc)

It is amazing how much the spirit and the will of the human mind can do. It is no empty phrase I am talking about. Besides the example of my father's wife, I worked for some time in a hospital. I saw people with minor injuries die as they just gave themselves up, while others decided to show the middle finger to the Grim Reaper and many got away with this. This was especially observable with the elder gen, which means people who were more than 3 decades older than you, youngster! :)

Sorry for the long text, I know that reading long stuff is hard for you atm, but it has all to be said.
I promise I will drink a Croatian and a NZ beer on you on your bday, even though I don't drink atm. And I hope you can also enjoy one when the big 50 arrives, and also when the big 60 comes! :yep:
Just to be clear, your bday is in June, not December, right?

All my best wishes! :salute:

[Jimbuna]

Good, this will be easier and faster to access :up:

This GWX thing sounds pretty good, I might have to check it out...

Rumour has it a few people have tried it.

http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/whistle.gif

[Herr-Berbunch]

Remember one thing. if Australia were to be attack ed the USA would back u guys up cause Aussie is not anti nukes. But i f it were to happen to New Zealand America would say ah wait aren't these kiwis anti nukes shall we let them sweat it out for a while. let them perform the haka and see what happens.

You're assuming that Americans know that NZ is seperate from Oz. Obviously the ones on this forum are more than geographically aware, but the rest . . . :nope:

[nikimcbee]

You're assuming that Americans know that NZ is seperate from Oz. Obviously the ones on this forum are more than geographically aware, but the rest . . . :nope:

What are you talking about HB? Everybody knows that Ozzy has not seperated from Sharon. He said so himself.

Harumph.

[nikimcbee]

Rumour has it a few people have tried it.

http://www.psionguild.org/forums/images/smilies/wolfsmilies/whistle.gif

They even had a fancy merchandise line.:03:

[Jimbuna]

They even had a fancy merchandise line.:03:

That was a limited edition of eight :03: