Sorry I've been quite distracted due to health

[macabethiel]

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]

oh dear hope things improve for you.

 

[Flying Torquewrench]

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]

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]

Thanks for your comments.

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]

All the best with the health Mac :thumb2

Great to see you still about

 

[johnb5177]

Mac,
The greatest of good luck with your treatment and op.
Stay strong mate.....:thumb2:thumb2
JB

 

[Wallace]

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]

Ted I feel for you best of luck tomorrow, Rick

 

[macabethiel]

So far it hasn't spread beyound right kidney

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]

That is good news Ted, hope all goes well, Rick

 

[macabethiel]

Rush of Energy !!

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]

Good news indeed. :thumb2

 

[Banshee]

Good News Ted :clap

 

[Flying Torquewrench]

Considering the circumstances that is excellent news! :thumb2:thumb2

 

[johnb5177]

Excellent news, the greatest of good luck and a speedy recovery.....:thumb2:thumb2:thumb2

 

[macabethiel]

No date for my Nephrectomy as yet.

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]

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

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

 

[macabethiel]

Nephrectomy now done - feeling good all considered.!

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]

Glad it all went well :thumb2
Hope you have a speedy recovery!!!