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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 2659
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 03-25-2005 09:03 AM
   
My dad is finally getting the surgery for his esophagus cancer on Monday. Took him for the pre-op yesterday, the things they told us would have me running for the hills, but he is going through with it.It's been one heck of a roller coaster ride for the last year. He had never had even a stitch before last year. In one year he has had, prostate surgery, feeding tube install, chemo port install, chemo, radiation, blood infection from surgery, double bypass and more scans and x-rays than we can count. But this one is the biggie, 6 to 8 hour surgery followed by 2 weeks in the hospital and 4 or 5 months of recovery. My truck project will be put on the back burner for a while, I'll still keep gathering parts so I'll have something to do when I get time. ------------------
Stuart
M&M #1091
67 stang 5 speed, 351W, (sold and missed) my photo page
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 43152
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-25-2005 09:06 AM
Man, what a horrible year. Please give your dad our best.------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Hardtop 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
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exlocal
Gearhead Posts: 205
From: hacienda hts., CA, USA
Registered: Dec 2004
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posted 03-25-2005 10:41 PM
That is a tough year, but keep the chin up. ------------------
reliving youth
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66HIPO&more
Gearhead Posts: 3594
From: SLC, UT
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 03-25-2005 10:48 PM
Stuart,
My prayers for a good outcome and better health for your Dad.
I can relate...
J.
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johnmustang
Gearhead Posts: 5855
From: British Columbia , Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 03-26-2005 12:04 AM
My prayers are with your Dad and your family------------------
JOHN
65 FASTBACK 2+2.....14.44 @ 107mph 1/4
87 TAURUS WAGON
03 F150 XLT SUPER CREW 4X4 SHORT BOX
Member:Vancouver Island Mustang Association
M&M #1710
65 FASTBACK
2003 F150 XLT SUPER CREW 4X4
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 22320
From: Buckroe Beach Va MCA#39406 M&M #12 Member Mustang Club of Tidewater
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-26-2005 01:43 AM
Tell Dad we'er all thinking of him and please when time post updates on how his is doing after surgery.
Sam
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hwyman3
Gearhead Posts: 490
From: Southern Maryland, USA
Registered: Jul 2004
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posted 03-27-2005 10:06 PM
Please give your Dad my best. I hope all goes well and he has a speedy recovery.------------------
Greg W.
MCA #52100
2002 Laser Red GT Coupe
1991 F-150 XLT 4x2 5.0
Southern Maryland Mustang Club
http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/MembersPics/hwyman3.html
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Thud
Gearhead Posts: 1258
From: Cumming,Ga.,USofA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 03-28-2005 07:40 AM
Let us know how he's doing as soon as you can. ------------------
"I only drink to steady my nerves. Sometimes I'm so steady I don't move for months." - W.C. Fields - "I don't care where I sit, as long as I get fed." - Calvin Trillin - Dwayne M&M Member #18
Son of Smurf
'94 Lightning #942 of 4007
'67 Mustang Coupe
'70 Mach1
'75 Cougar
'65 Galaxie 500 + parts car
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adragon8u
Gearhead Posts: 4916
From: Oceano, Ca. member# 2895
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 03-28-2005 09:46 AM
Best of luck buddy.------------------
"It's better to have loved a short girl,
Then never to have loved a tall"
http://webpages.charter.net/adragon8u/mystang
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 2659
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 03-29-2005 07:35 AM
He made it through, I'll update as soon as I can.
Thanks.
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indyphil
Gearhead Posts: 2398
From: Senoia, G.A. USA
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 03-29-2005 07:48 AM
Stuart,
Im praying for ya, but after seeing him last year I know he'll be fine. Hes a fighter.------------------
'68 coupe, '66 289 C code
engine, edel 600cfm carb, performer intake, dual exhaust http://www.geocities.com/ottouk_77/68mustang.htm
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 2659
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 03-30-2005 10:32 AM
He's doing good, doc said he is ahead of schedule as far as his recovery.
This morning he was awake and trying to talk, kept asking where my mother was, she passed away 18 years ago, he's still pretty doped up.
I'll be headed back to the hospital in a couple of hours. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers.  They removed 70% of his esophagus and 35% of his stomach, his stomach now resides in his right lower chest. 
Stuart.
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