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macabethiel
15-09-2020, 23:33
Hi folks I let my membership briefly lapse due to a couple of issues as follows.

1) I have bought a Honda CB400F2 to restore so have been busy on the Honda - sohc website. My planned 12 month full restoration might have to be shortened to a 3 month oily rag one depending on my health issues.

2) I had a brief stay in hospital on the 1st September 2020 with blood in my pee, at the moment I am pending the results of an CT Scan last Saturday 12th Sept 2020. I have a fair sized tumour on my right kidney that is in all likelihood going to be removed provided it has not spread - and an anaesthetist will take me on with my heart failure.

3) Part of my coping strategy is returning here for help as I have always found a central core of members here that are very supportive.

4) I still have the WJ & WK Jeeps !!

panelbeater
16-09-2020, 11:18
oh dear hope things improve for you.

Flying Torquewrench
16-09-2020, 13:22
Good to see you back! And sorry to hear about your ill health.

Whilst looking on a couple of Jeep forums a stumbled across your name. :thumb2

Fingers crossed for the results of the CT scan and that you can quickly return to the Honda.

elty001
16-09-2020, 19:44
Glad to see you back on here.
Was really worried you had fell entirely into the jeep fold.:lol
Sorry to hear of your heath issues and fingers crossed everything goes well for you🤞🤞🤞

macabethiel
18-09-2020, 04:20
I have a telephone consultation with the Urology Consultant on Monday 21st September 2020 I should know by then what the situation is as regards potential removal of my right kidney.
I am making an assumption that there has been a Multi Disciplinary Meeting as they meet on Wednesday afternoons.

The Consultant Mr Williams is I believe the only one in the department that can carry out the particular type surgery that is required - at least he was about 5 years ago when my wife worked on Reception in the Urology Day Case Unit.

Banshee
18-09-2020, 23:06
All the best with the health Mac :thumb2

Great to see you still about

johnb5177
19-09-2020, 19:00
Mac,
The greatest of good luck with your treatment and op.
Stay strong mate.....:thumb2:thumb2
JB

Wallace
20-09-2020, 08:52
Sorry to hear of your health issues. The bit that did my head in wasn't the diagnosis but waiting to find out results and what type of treatment I would receive.

solarman216
20-09-2020, 21:53
Ted I feel for you best of luck tomorrow, Rick

macabethiel
21-09-2020, 18:03
Only 3 hours late I got the phone call - good news they say it does not appear to have spread so they will whip out the right kidney before the end of October 2020 !!

It was a long wait!

solarman216
21-09-2020, 20:29
That is good news Ted, hope all goes well, Rick

macabethiel
21-09-2020, 21:13
That is good news Ted, hope all goes well, Rick

Thanks Rick,
I'm now looking to get as much work done on the Honda over the next few weeks - no rush the Grim Reaper has put his Scythe back in his tool shed for now!

Wallace
21-09-2020, 22:38
Good news indeed. :thumb2

Banshee
23-09-2020, 08:12
Good News Ted :cool: :cool::clap

Flying Torquewrench
23-09-2020, 08:15
Considering the circumstances that is excellent news! :thumb2:thumb2

johnb5177
26-09-2020, 21:28
Excellent news, the greatest of good luck and a speedy recovery.....:thumb2:thumb2:thumb2

macabethiel
24-10-2020, 16:11
Due to pressure on ICU beds my operation looks as though it is not now going to be before the end of October - waiting list is now such that it is going to be November or even early December.

I'm filing my waiting time with more work on the Honda - just done the clutch replacement - waiting for some new Seals & O rings. Another run of the engine then re-check compressions again. If all good then it's the full frame strip down process prior to powder coating.

Banshee
25-10-2020, 14:59
Due to pressure on ICU beds my operation looks as though it is not now going to be before the end of October - waiting list is now such that it is going to be November or even early December.



I'm filing my waiting time with more work on the Honda - just done the clutch replacement - waiting for some new Seals & O rings. Another run of the engine then re-check compressions again. If all good then it's the full frame strip down process prior to powder coating.Keep it busy Mac :D

I hope they get you in sooner rather than later and keep safe buddy

macabethiel
09-12-2020, 17:51
They did the operation on the 25th November and removed my right kidney - went as planned keyhole. Well three keyholes two small ones plus a larger one to pull out the problem kidney.

Just 4 days in hospital had the clips out a couple of days ago - got to take it steady for 6 weeks follow up in around 6 weeks. I feel "Normal".

Am doing my own Urine self test - for the first time since 1st September no trace of blood showing so it's looking good. Just hope no spread into adjacent organs - time & testing will hopefully keep on top of that danger.

elty001
09-12-2020, 19:28
Glad it all went well :thumb2
Hope you have a speedy recovery!!!

solarman216
09-12-2020, 20:42
Yes glad it went Ok, just take it easy, Rick

Wallace
10-12-2020, 00:33
Good news. :thumbs

Banshee
10-12-2020, 08:57
Well done Mac :thumb2

Wishing you the speediest of recoveries :cool:

Merry Xmas

macabethiel
21-01-2021, 14:11
My post operative recovery has been good no wound infections - drove again on the 7th Jan 2021 as per advice.

Currently just got back to light housework - then on the 1st March I will continue work on my project Honda CB400/four restoration.

Next job is engine out to finish frame strip down prior to powder coating. Tbh its a bit cold in the garage anyway!

Just need to dodge Covid until I have the Jabs!

Banshee
21-01-2021, 15:14
My post operative recovery has been good no wound infections - drove again on the 7th Jan 2021 as per advice.

Currently just got back to light housework - then on the 1st March I will continue work on my project Honda CB400/four restoration.

Next job is engine out to finish frame strip down prior to powder coating. Tbh its a bit cold in the garage anyway!

Just need to dodge Covid until I have the Jabs!

Well done Mac!!!!

Great that you are recovering nicely and glad you've got some jobs to keep you busy.

I'll be self-isolating from tomorrow as my partner has to have an operation on 25th Jan and we need to make sure she recovers well and doesn't catch anything :(

macabethiel
22-01-2021, 12:15
Well done Mac!!!!

Great that you are recovering nicely and glad you've got some jobs to keep you busy.

I'll be self-isolating from tomorrow as my partner has to have an operation on 25th Jan and we need to make sure she recovers well and doesn't catch anything :(

Hope all goes well with the operation best of luck - stay safe.

Cheers
Ted

Wallace
23-01-2021, 22:02
Great news.:D