I have been off board since April 7th - until today. I took seriously ill, was in the hospital and had surgery, too. I missed 8 pages herein ! I have been reading this since 9AM today - but now getting weak.
I wish to thank those who missed me and sent me an e-mail wondering why I quit the board. I didn't quit. Here I be. I can't send individual thanks to each of you, so let it be known that I did recieve & read them and they made me feel good. With a 63 pound weight loss, I suspect that will be great for my heart AND my leather seats !!:thumbsup:

Later I will resume reading other topics, and figure out how the "H" to reset my password which I guess the board also figured I was gone, and deleted, subbing 7 numerical digits, that is lousey. It's good to be back.:bouncy:

Glad you're back. Take it :cool: and get strong. Your leather's gonna need a bit more elbow grease now!!! K_C

Glad to see ya back Sandy!!! :cool2:

Later I will resume reading other topics, and figure out how the "H" to reset my password which I guess the board also figured I was gone, and deleted, subbing 7 numerical digits, that is lousey. It's good to be back.:bouncy:

nobody touched your account. if you forget your PW and ask for a PW reminder, the software automatically resets is and emails you the new one. not our doing.

Welcome back Sandy

Thanks, Chad, I Luv Caddies & Ranger
Yes, Later I figured out the password. I got a better & new one.

I am still reading. 5 pages and 25 a page.

Welcome back, here's to a speedy recovery.

Glad you are back as well. I always look forward to reading your expert advice.

DAVE
'97 Concours

Good to see you back, Sandy.. I hope all stays well for longer this time...

I was starting to wonder where you were when there were no posts for awhile. Glad to see you're back and hope its a speedy and full recovery.

Hey Sandy,

Welcome back, and of course I hope for a speedy recovery, from one Joisey boy to another!!!

Quantum, are you near me? Essex County ? Union County ?

Yup, right up near Greenwood Lake, which is Passaic Cty. :)

I didn't notice you had been gone until I saw the post on the Clean Vogues thread. Shows how observant I am.

63 pound loss is good. Try to keep it off. When my appentics exploded back in January I spent a week and a half in the hospital. I didn't eat or drink a single thing for 8 days. I went from 145 to 130 in one day and by the end I was down to 105. Keep in mind that I am 6'4", so 105 was a very dangerous weight for me. The day I got out I went to Portillos and ate one and a half pounds worth of burgers. Glad you are doing better.

Quantom, Greenwood Lake is far from me. I was there, just once - seemingly in another lifetime !

Dirt Cheap.... THAT is waaay too thin fr youer height. You need to hang out with me! I'll fatten 'ya up !
I LOVE to eat !!! I love to cook !!! I love to eat out !!! I am a very good cook. !!!
It's born into my genes, after all, I am Italian by Nationality AND Jewish by Religon !!!

Lasagna stuffed with blue cheese and a herb tomato sauce with Matzoh Ball soup and
a chilled glass of Merlot ring ya bells ?

Quantom, Greenwood Lake is far from me. I was there, just once - seemingly in another lifetime !

Dirt Cheap.... THAT is waaay too thin fr youer height. You need to hang out with me! I'll fatten 'ya up !
I LOVE to eat !!! I love to cook !!! I love to eat out !!! I am a very good cook. !!!
It's born into my genes, after all, I am Italian by Nationality AND Jewish by Religon !!!

Lasagna stuffed with blue cheese and a herb tomato sauce with Matzoh Ball soup and
a chilled glass of Merlot ring ya bells ?

Sandy,

Your in Essex CTY, right? I drive through there 2x a week! BTW, we got alot in common, and if you're cookin', I'd love to break bread (or matzoh, LOL) with ya' when you're up to it.

I can't gain weight, no matter how hard I try. Remember, over-active digestive system? I have twigs for arms. I ride my bike almost 25 miles a day but I still don't build up any muscle anywhere. Well, I'd rather be tall and lanky than another member of the obese children statistic.

Dirt Cheap, I am positive that you've spoken with several medical professionals, so I'll keep my big mouth shut. I was (for the first time, ever) happy that I was over weight for my 5 foot 9 height, as when I went onto the Chemo treatments, I lost 63 pounds ! Actually, as of late, more than that! (263 down to 197 = 66 pounds). NOTHING FITS! I live in swet pants & tee shirts, now. Any type of illness will cause weight loss.

Quantum.....
GSP Exit # 148

I am eating very little right now, as I am all constipated from that Matzoh.
Like eating liquid concrete. Remember to lock your car's doors as you travel thru Essex County :eek: What was the name of that hoppin' singles bar up in Greenwood Lake back in the 70s ? Ever hear 'bout it ?? :alchi::bouncy::thumbsup: Too bad you missed it! :helpless:

Sunday, early evening I can eat bread, again. I will celebrate with an Italian Twist brick oven bread, and cheese manicoti with garlic leaves & stewed tomato sauce, and some white wine ! It's so so so good to be back home ! Hospital food is made by Ken-L-Ration ! Seasoning aludes them. Most taste like dreck !!

Sandy,
I haven't been around in a long while. Sorry to hear of your illness but glad to hear that you are on the mend! Good luck!
Paul

Thank you, everyone :) I think I'm going to be okay, e-v-e-n-t-u-a-l-l-y ......

Numbers.....

At 250, you die. I entered the hospital at 197 and climbing.....
After just 3 treatments....... I was at 90.
After treatment # 4 I was at 60.....
Now, AT the conclusion of treatment # 6 I recorded a 40.

Perfection, and the lowest one can go, is # 05. (five). There is none lower.
The translation (roughly) would be a cancer cure of 80 percent, and a cancer
remain of 20 percent, with still 6 treatment sessions to go.....ending
Mid-July.......
Assuming I make it to 5, I will need to be tested every season (4 X @ year) for the 1st year
thereafter treatment.
Then, 2nd year 3 times, if all is okay, then 2 x during year 3.
After that & forever more 2 x a year.

PS/ Too bad I am not young & single. My primary nurse is sizzling ~HOT~ Think roman Candle Firework

Dear Sandy;

You are often in my thoughts;
I was afraid to email you because
I feared the worst.
I am so pleased about your recovery.
God Bless You My Friend!

Kindest Regards,


TomDeville:cool2:
:cool2::cool2:

The Worst? The WORST??? Na, I'm not in that arena any longer.
Not out of the woods, yet, but out of danger. I had visits from
a Priest and a Rabbi & I am covered. (The Priest was actually heading
to the room next to me & walked into my room in error) ~ but I snagged
him for a bit and he gave me a blessing. ((Can't hurt)) :)
The worst would be trading in my 60 Special & Town Car on a Camry !
THAT would be THE worst, yes? Yes !!
Is Winter over, by you, Tom ? ? ? We had 80 degrees, today in New Jersey.

A Camry would be the worst alright.

We went from winter to summer
in a night.:cool2:

I have alot of strength - am nowhere near "weak" ~ yesterday I washed & detailed my wife's Cherokee Limited 4X4 (XJ - the little Cherokee) and then my 2003 Town Car Limited. (In between I had a slice of pizza and a R/C Cola. Then I got tired.
This coming Wednesday I'll be back at the hospital for my bi-monthly 4 hour treatment, which BTW is NOT bad! No suffering nor pain nor discomfort.....UNTIL...... 36 hours AFTER I leave the hospital.....THEN..... then it's holly hell for 4, 5 or 6 days..... Can do nothing. dizzy, blurred vision, stomach ache, vomit, no food intake, only drink, and just sick sick sick. By day # 5 or 6 great improvement. By day # 6 night I am okay, and remain good for 8 days (the "now" period) ~ then it starts all over 'cause by then it's time for the next treatment (every 2 weeks). So, I have like 15 good days and 15 bad days @ month. I have no choice. The treatment(s) ARE working well. BTW, Chemo's 15 day a month effect makes ALL food, ALL FOOD, taste like spicy mustard !!
Doesn't care WHAT you are eating, jelly, pizza, rice crispies & milk, whatever.....tastes like spicy brown mustard.
I could not take it & asked my wife to go get me a piece of Strawberry Short Cake at the bakery. I could not eat it. The cake part tasted like cheese and the whipped butter creme iceing tasted like brown spicey spoiled mustard. Later I ate some carrot (raw) sticks and that tasted like peanuts.
Thankfully that only lasts 6 days. 2x @ month.