nzoner 936 Posted August 21, 2020 I've been MIA for awhile myself and just saw this.Thoughts and prayers man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,211 Posted August 21, 2020 18 hours ago, Gladiators said: How are your wife and kids handling it? Pretty well it seems. Kids are older; I have 3 (24, 22, 19) and they know the fairly positive prognosis. It just kinda seems like a bunch of crap I need to go through, then I should come out the other end fine. Whether or not that happens remains to be seen, but there isn't a lot of stress in the air. I expect that to change as the surgery approaches. I couldn't imagine being in my wife's shoes for this. I will be under the whole time, while she will have to sit there hoping I'm OK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,211 Posted September 1, 2020 Surgery is tomorrow; expected to be under for about 9 hours if all goes well, shorter if less well. "Well" means they got all of the tumor so they will do the same with the lymph chains on each side. If they can't get all of the main tumor, they may decide not to take the lymphs out and treat everything with (presumably stronger) radiation. Best case is I have some radiation as a precaution, but they get it all. I passed the last Covid test (they really really don't want anyone with Covid in that place). In about 1.5 hours I call a number and find out my report time. Imma guessing early. If something really bad happens my wife will probably come here and tell you, along with her can size (she actually mentioned it because she knows this place is juvenile, she is quite a catch!). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thornton Melon 544 Posted September 1, 2020 Best of luck, skids. We'll all be with you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 3,980 Posted September 2, 2020 Good Luck Jerry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,311 Posted September 2, 2020 Good luck, Jerry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 2,710 Posted September 2, 2020 Get this thing knocked out, sooner the better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mookz 1,287 Posted September 2, 2020 Best of luck Skids, hurry back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flipper 57 Posted September 2, 2020 Good Luck Jerry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shorepatrol 1,737 Posted September 2, 2020 Good luck to you Jerry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,904 Posted September 2, 2020 Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 4,564 Posted September 2, 2020 See above ten posts for my sentiment. I eleventh the motion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmmmm...beer 691 Posted September 2, 2020 God Bless Jerry... we'll say a prayer for you tonight brother. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brad GLuckman 518 Posted September 2, 2020 Good luck, Jerry. Ill be thinking of you tomorrow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EternalShinyAndChrome 2,527 Posted September 2, 2020 Good luck Jerry! I wish you well and I expect to see you back on these boards very soon. I'll still need to know the can size of your wife though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dain11279 928 Posted September 2, 2020 Good luck JK, everything will come out aces Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,080 Posted September 2, 2020 I hope he gave his wife his sign in info so she can keep posting on the bored. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,311 Posted September 2, 2020 1 minute ago, NorthernVike said: I hope he gave his wife his sign in info so she can keep posting on the bored. He did, He said we get first crack at her if he doesn't pull through the surgery. I'm excited. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,080 Posted September 2, 2020 1 minute ago, fandandy said: He did, He said we get first crack at her if he doesn't pull through the surgery. I'm excited. We? as in you and me? :highfive: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLS 313 Posted September 2, 2020 Holy F*ck. How did I miss this thread. First off, sorry to hear about the diagnosis. Happy to hear it sounds like it's curable. You're probably in Minny right now. Praying your procedure goes well and you're on the road to recovery by tonight!! I'm 2hrs away from you if there's something I can do for ya! You got this buddy!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbivore 905 Posted September 2, 2020 sorry to hippy this up but sending positive vibes to skids right now 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,067 Posted September 2, 2020 Good luck man. Make sure and wear that F*CK CANCER shirt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,061 Posted September 2, 2020 16 hours ago, jerryskids said: Surgery is tomorrow; expected to be under for about 9 hours if all goes well, shorter if less well. "Well" means they got all of the tumor so they will do the same with the lymph chains on each side. If they can't get all of the main tumor, they may decide not to take the lymphs out and treat everything with (presumably stronger) radiation. Best case is I have some radiation as a precaution, but they get it all. I passed the last Covid test (they really really don't want anyone with Covid in that place). In about 1.5 hours I call a number and find out my report time. Imma guessing early. If something really bad happens my wife will probably come here and tell you, along with her can size (she actually mentioned it because she knows this place is juvenile, she is quite a catch!). Ok good, at least we are being taken care of. Thank you for having your priorities in life sorted out. You got this, it’s gonna be fine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KayJay1971 238 Posted September 2, 2020 You'll be just fine Jerry. We will see you back on here in no time at all.......unfortunately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,904 Posted September 2, 2020 23 hours ago, jerryskids said: Surgery is tomorrow; expected to be under for about 9 hours if all goes well, shorter if less well. "Well" means they got all of the tumor so they will do the same with the lymph chains on each side. If they can't get all of the main tumor, they may decide not to take the lymphs out and treat everything with (presumably stronger) radiation. Best case is I have some radiation as a precaution, but they get it all. I passed the last Covid test (they really really don't want anyone with Covid in that place). In about 1.5 hours I call a number and find out my report time. Imma guessing early. If something really bad happens my wife will probably come here and tell you, along with her can size (she actually mentioned it because she knows this place is juvenile, she is quite a catch!). Hope you’re out of surgery and all went great! Looking forward to your update. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,211 Posted September 2, 2020 Hey all, the good news is I'm out and fine. The bad news is I'm out too early, they couldn't get it all. I haven't talked directly to the doc yet but wanted to let you know I'm recuperating well, in fact I may go home tonight, tomorrow at the latest. 11 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DuckStupid 40 Posted September 3, 2020 Wow skids, have not been here in a while, but look at you garnering all this attention. Best wishes to you. I’ll say a prayer for you and your family at my earliest convenience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 3,980 Posted September 3, 2020 Glad to hear! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,662 Posted September 3, 2020 Nice. Rest easy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLS 313 Posted September 3, 2020 Get some rest buddy. Glad to hear you're doing OK. How are they going to address the rest? Meds? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shorepatrol 1,737 Posted September 3, 2020 That's fantastic news Jerry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,211 Posted September 3, 2020 23 minutes ago, BLS said: Get some rest buddy. Glad to hear you're doing OK. How are they going to address the rest? Meds? I was offered some oxy but I'm not a fan and not in terrible pain so I've stuck with acetaminophen for now. Maybe for sleep I'll ask for the happy juice, I'm oddly awake given my day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fireballer 2,384 Posted September 3, 2020 Just now, jerryskids said: I was offered some oxy but I'm not a fan and not in terrible pain so I've stuck with acetaminophen for now. Maybe for sleep I'll ask for the happy juice, I'm oddly awake given my day. I assume you wont know prognosis/course of care until later? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,311 Posted September 3, 2020 So, what happens since they couldn't get it all? Is there another surgery? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shorepatrol 1,737 Posted September 3, 2020 2 minutes ago, jerryskids said: I was offered some oxy but I'm not a fan and not in terrible pain so I've stuck with acetaminophen for now. Maybe for sleep I'll ask for the happy juice, I'm oddly awake given my day. The pain will kick in, don't deny yourself some relief Jerry. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites