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Chartreux
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Posted 6/12/2014 5:51 PM (GMT -8)
Maybe start taking Vitamins B-12's and D's, as those also help with pain, or increase them.
Prayers to you
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DonaldJ
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Posted 6/12/2014 6:19 PM (GMT -8)
I am very sad to see you go but I understand and I wish you well. I have been working a lot and haven't been on here much. I thought I would take a quick peek and seen this. I'm lost for words. All I can say is thank you David for all that you have given here. You have helped many people , me included. You are a true warrior pc brother and you will be missed dearly. This Sunday I will be walking 5k to benefit pc research and to raise awareness. I am now going to dedicate my walk in your honor. Again, I wish you well and I will continue to pray for you. Be happy my friend.
ALL THE BEST, GOD BLESS
Don
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Purgatory
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Posted 6/12/2014 7:20 PM (GMT -8)
Thank you, Don, I will consider that an honor, but not really deserving of special merit, but appreciate the gesture regardless.

Glad to see you still undetectable.
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Gunner34
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Posted 6/12/2014 9:25 PM (GMT -8)
David
You will be missed. God bless you!
Thank you for sharing your story with us.
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MsWorryWart
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Posted 6/12/2014 11:25 PM (GMT -8)
Sorry to see you go, David, but I truly do understand.

I try to check in here and there and help when I can, but often have to take as break from it.

Sometimes it is hard "Living Life Above Cancer," if I am always reading about it.

Remember.... "Hope Floats & Laughter Rules!"

Try to give a check in every now and then. :)
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GTOdave
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Posted 6/13/2014 5:49 AM (GMT -8)
Dave/Purg, I happily became one of those members for whom the surgery and side effects became distant memories. Still though, three plus years later, I would frequently check in for the sole purpose of seeing how you were faring. I almost never had something more profound to add to a post than was already there, so I didn't post. But I did always keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Godspeed.
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Turner 2
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Posted 6/13/2014 8:03 AM (GMT -8)
David,
I wish you well on you journey. You never know if our paths will cross here or elsewhere, but before you go, I want to thank you for all of the help you have supplied to me and many others. Be well and have fun!
George
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Purgatory
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Posted 6/13/2014 1:21 PM (GMT -8)
Thank you, Ladies and Gents.
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gothicarch
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Posted 6/13/2014 4:53 PM (GMT -8)
Foremost I wish you the best with your health. If stepping away helps the mental part then cheers to you. While you may feel its all been said it really never can be. This and other diseases are so intimate and personal its great you have shared your opinion and stories.

Hopefully you just take a vacation and drop back from time to time so folks know you are well.

Best wishes!
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Purgatory
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Posted 6/13/2014 6:13 PM (GMT -8)
thanks, got.

all I can say, is that I never say "never". circumstances change, same reason I don't make promises, too many things can break a promise despite one's best intention.

I do, however, keep my word about things in my life, best I can do.

d.
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Wings of Eagles
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Posted 6/13/2014 6:22 PM (GMT -8)
Hello David,
I saw that you were logged in now so I had to write something now, still going to keep in touch with you by e-mail. So far about 84 replies and going strong into page 4..Your impact here has been tremendous. Your encouragement, support and frank discussions have helped countless in our journey. You're a remarkable man to have devoted so much of your time and effort here...24,000 in 66months, that's and average of one post a day for 24,000 days!!! Your posts you have blessed us and I just say in thanks ,and God Bless you,and He will give you many crowns. keep writing ,whether it be here or on a book or stories, and I know you are not going anywhere, because we will keep checking up on you, from this west coast Brother to a east coast Brother,
Keep the Faith , Dan and Rose Kasper...Isaiah 40:31 wink
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Scooterdu
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Posted 6/13/2014 6:55 PM (GMT -8)
Thank you so much for telling your story. Each of us is on our own journey but I think each of also gains something by being here. I wish you strength , better health, and peace.
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Purgatory
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Posted 6/13/2014 8:04 PM (GMT -8)
Dan & Rose, thank you for the very kind words. Just been doing my part here, nothing more. BTW, Isaiah is my fave OT book.

Thank you too, Scooter, each man's journey is unique story by itself.
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Dreamer44
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Posted 6/14/2014 3:23 PM (GMT -8)
Hi David,
So surprised when I checked in to HW and saw your thread. What can I add?.. Ditto Wings of Eagles and the other posts wishing you well in your endeavors after HW. Feels a little like a retirement party, another chapter ending. I'll stay in touch via email.
Pat
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Patrick M
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Posted 6/14/2014 3:53 PM (GMT -8)
Thank you for your wisdom and support on the forum. We have not had much interaction here but I have read your words and followed your story. You've had a tough road and I really hope you get some answers and relief.

Take care yourself and best of luck

Pat
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Purgatory
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Posted 6/14/2014 8:22 PM (GMT -8)
Thank you both, Pat, and Patrick for your kind words.

Guess you are right, didn't think of it as a "retirement" party, but not a bad analogy. There are so many sharp minds here at HW PC, and though no one is saying this, I was starting to feel I have wore out my welcome after nearly 24k posts and nearly 6 years at the helm so to speak.

I rarely have anything new to offer in the way of answers, can only repeat what I have personally experienced in my own twisted journey. Much of it would not apply to the average PC guy

I am not one that's good with the PC research stuff, we have others on board well gifted at that kind of information.

We each do our own unique part here, and together, it makes for a pretty good team effort. No one has all the answers, like each person has their own part to contribute.

What always has saddened me here over the years, is the never ending stream of new men/women that enter our portals here. And with 1 of 6 men being dx. every year with PC, it will always be a swinging or revolving door.

I am thankful, however, that people, regardless of their means, manage to find their way to Healing Well in the first place. When I started to look for something like this back in October of 2008, Healing Well just happened to be the very first place I saw on a random Google search. Been here ever since.

I was offered the same kind of care, support, advice, and wisdom that you see going on now in 2014.

It's been a good place, and like any other "family", there have, and always will be tifts and spats from time to time - to be expected, as so many suffer physically, mentally, and emotionally in their own PC battles and fights. But in the end, most see the common good of such a forum.

I will always be thankful to Peter (the owner) and his original vision and "mission plan" for his Healing Well site. With all the associated forums that make up this place, it's been a gold mine and a blessing for well over 100,000 members, let alone the sheer number of lurkers over the years.

I honestly don't know of a better forum out on the net, that is consistently as sound and productive as HW, and I mean that from the heart.

I have peeked at others out there, where someone will ask even a simple question, and still not have even a single response a week or two later. It's a rare day here at HW, when the average question isn't answered within the first hour or less of being posted, at least by someone.

David
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Time101
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Posted 6/15/2014 7:27 AM (GMT -8)
David,

I want to thank you again for your advice and words of wisdom in my initial diagnosis and treatment in early 2013. And, I know the positive impact you have had on so many others here. Recently, I have not participated that much because it is on my mind "enough" at times although I do want to help others when I can.

I do know that the good Lord said He would never leave us and that gives me comfort and peace. I wish the same for you always.

Robert
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Purgatory
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Posted 6/15/2014 6:30 PM (GMT -8)
thank you, Robert, appreciate your kind words. Looks like you are doing well, PC wise, hope it stays that way.
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Lynnster
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Posted 6/16/2014 10:03 AM (GMT -8)
David,
Wow, my heart is just so heavy now after reading that you are leaving us. I can't imagine this forum without you. When I get up in the morning I jump on here to see how certain people are doing and you are always one that I check up on. You have given so much of yourself to others and endured so many problems in life and yet remained positive and upbeat. I can't imagine this forum without you being here. You have brightened my days many times when I thought that I just couldn't go on any longer.

You may not think that you have anything more to offer and that your stories are old and tired blah blah but I know that you have touched people in more ways than you can imagine. People remain hopeful, gain courage, have better days, and just do better with you around. Yes I am being very selfish right now because I don't want you to go.

I know that you have to do what is best for you and if that means leaving us then I just have to suck it up and wish you the best that life has to offer in your remaining time here on this planet. I do hope it's still many many years that you will be making people smile. My prayers are always with you and you will always have a special place in my heart. Good luck to you in everything that you do.

Much love and hugs, Inlakesh
Lynn
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Purgatory
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Posted 6/16/2014 6:54 PM (GMT -8)
Thank you, Lynn

I could feel your heart in that post of yours. And I appreciate all your words and sentiments.

I will never say never, so we will see what the future holds for me, and even me and HW long term.

Please feel free to stay in touch with me, e-mail, or whatever.

Not trying to ditch my friends here at HW, that's not my purpose or intention at all.

I will always reply to anyone one that wants to write to me.

=======================

Update: 6-16

Having the CAT scans done this Thursday at 10 AM. A chest one done with contrast. Still not sure why all the empathis is on my chest. Then a pelvic with contrast. Then an abdomen with contrast. All back to back.

Just glad this gastro doctor is taking all this seriously, and running the scans, and checking the biopsies closely.

Ate 2 scrambled eggs tonight, only food of the day, and even that cramped me up bad. So utterly pointless for me to eat anything anymore. Not worth the pain and cramping to me. Sooner they can find an answer, the better I will feel.
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MrsGFM
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Posted 6/17/2014 3:04 AM (GMT 0)
Holy Cannoli David! I check in here every six months or so to see how you are doing. I admire your decision to find other things to do, but I so appreciate all the kindness and advice you (and others) gave me when I had questions about my husband's condition.

God bless you and take care!
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Purgatory
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Posted 6/16/2014 7:23 PM (GMT -8)
Thank you, MrsGFM.

I feel I have done several tours of duty here over the years, and taking the retirement path, at least that is the game plan. So many more capable people here these days to fill any gap. If I am ever around at any point in the future, perhaps I will have new stories to tell, instead of the same aged ones.

I hope you are personally doing well. Your husband was a good man, we still miss him here as well.

David
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biker90
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Posted 6/17/2014 3:23 PM (GMT -8)
Hey Purg,

Thanks for all you have done. Good luck my friend.
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PSA3DOT7
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Posted 6/17/2014 3:58 PM (GMT -8)
David,

Take care out there! Thank you for your wisdom and kindness and your level headed responses! We'll surely miss you, but I understand!
Safe journey ahead!
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Purgatory
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Posted 6/17/2014 4:14 PM (GMT -8)
Thank you both. It's been a good run, but all good things eventually comes to an end. It was high time that I retired my services at HW. So many capable people, old and new, to take care of all the existing folks, and sadly, the endless stream of new guys that will always be entering the portals at HW PC.
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