Hunters Friend Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Seems they have found a spot on my lungs.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v-rodcpa Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Could be nothing. Seen it before. I'm pulling for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maldev Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Stay cool. Don't jump to conclusions. Prayers sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micmac Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Keep the faith Mike. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunters Friend Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 Diagnosis undetermined... additional CT scan in Nov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockarosa Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I know it freaks you out when the Doctor says something like that...And It will continue to freak you out until November now....It freaked me out when the Doctor thought I might have prostrate cancer and scheduled test for a couple of weeks later....So I ask my friends for a few prayers....Test came back clean and PSA level went down....Yuuuup....I'll be praying for you for sure...Love you guys!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maldev Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 It is better they found something than missed something. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabRat Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Prayers that it's nothing coming your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badndn Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 See another doctor Mike. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 ^^^^ agreed. Finding something early is the best.....stay strong and we got your back. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indian al Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Stay strong Mike. Could be nothing or minor and they caught it quickly. And don't be googleing the symptoms remember what happened the last time. Well wishes going your way my friend. Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lschultz Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I'm pulling for you. Seems like as we age more Doctors find and more visits to the Doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunters Friend Posted August 20, 2014 Author Share Posted August 20, 2014 So the 2 Dr.s come in, first turns to the other and says "Could you shut the door behind you so we can have some privacy?" Without a hitch I stood up and said "Oh, I apologize, let me wait out in the hallway till you are done" That is a chill down your spine moment... So, at this point it is undetermined scar tissue in my middle lobe on the right side. The CT scan on the 4th of Nov. gives them 3 months for a baseline to work off of. He is strongly convinced it is simply scar tissue from an unknown injury so is not worried about the future. Smoking (cough cough) weight (pant pant) diet (barf barf) all came up and were discussed. Seems he was not too impressed with my going from 310 to 299 over 6 months. I assured him if I keep it up I will be at 280 in 2 years. Think he is looking for something a little less biscuits and gravy and more wheat germ. To all who sit in that cold chair, my heart goes out to you. It is a shit feeling. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micmac Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Mike you may wish to explore weight loss surgery. If not I have had great success with protein based diets such as Adkins. I am wishing for positive results for you my friend. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maldev Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Mike, I was able to drop 35lbs in less than 3 months following Weight Watchers. I didn't eat their meals but used their calorie and protein counters to manage my meals and portions properly. I also add 30 minutes, five days a week, run on an elliptical. You can do it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickdanewf Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Stay Positive and try not to ponder it too much Mike...well wishes sent to you! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Diesel Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Be strong Mike, and be healthy. You know you got a lotta folks in your corner. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tahoe Chief Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Wow Mike, Were praying for ya brother, some times life is strange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper38 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 We know how you feel. Janice just went through the same scare. Went in for a scan on her neck and they saw a spot on her lungs. We had the same reaction and the same result. They think it's nothing but some scarring or benign nodule (she's never been a smoker). Going to monitor just like in your case. Prayers out for you though and for the diet too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Hoping for the best Mike.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV62 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Hell, ya looked fine to me last week................ Hang in there my friend..................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunters Friend Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 Hell, ya looked fine to me last week................ Hang in there my friend..................... That's the thing I told my wife - I will make a fine looking corpse cause I don't feel less than $100. Ya know the part that is just killin me? I love... no, that is not a strong enough word.... adore - yeah, I adore smoking. I love the taste, the relaxation, the action of it. It is literally the act of rolling on the throttle and hearing the pipes for me. Each and every single time I light up, I adore it. Goddamn they are killing me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badndn Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 That's the thing I told my wife - I will make a fine looking corpse cause I don't feel less than $100. Ya know the part that is just killin me? I love... no, that is not a strong enough word.... adore - yeah, I adore smoking. I love the taste, the relaxation, the action of it. It is literally the act of rolling on the throttle and hearing the pipes for me. Each and every single time I light up, I adore it. Goddamn they are killing me. But think of what it could cost you. What it could cost your wife. Your kids. Grandkids. I feel your pain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 That's the thing I told my wife - I will make a fine looking corpse cause I don't feel less than $100. Ya know the part that is just killin me? I love... no, that is not a strong enough word.... adore - yeah, I adore smoking. I love the taste, the relaxation, the action of it. It is literally the act of rolling on the throttle and hearing the pipes for me. Each and every single time I light up, I adore it. Goddamn they are killing me. Sounds like you need to ride more..... and light up less... same feeling less bad affects.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHIEF DOC 99 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 That's the thing I told my wife - I will make a fine looking corpse cause I don't feel less than $100. Ya know the part that is just killin me? I love... no, that is not a strong enough word.... adore - yeah, I adore smoking. I love the taste, the relaxation, the action of it. It is literally the act of rolling on the throttle and hearing the pipes for me. Each and every single time I light up, I adore it. Goddamn they are killing me. Wow Mike, I remember you said you are an e-cig vape toker now? Admit it ~ it's your stress relief & it's become an unconscious go-to habit... do you use regular tobacco now? This came to my inbox yesterday, maybe it's appropriate for many of us.... One of the Adrenal glands main functions is acting as a buffer to stress. They do not differentiate between physical and mental stress and respond in the same way to both. Every type of stress influences these glands; injury, divorce, work, finances, diets, pain, excessive exercise, junk food, kids, spouse, menstruation and so on. It is easy to get stuck in a stress cycle and over work these glands into burnout. Burnout is defined as a major breakdown in the energy producing systems of the body. It goes far beyond fatigue and can be devastating to every aspect of one's life. The number one symptom of Adrenal Burnout Syndrome is exhaustion or chronic fatigue. Some other symptoms are cravings for sweets or attraction to stimulants, difficulty with digestion, weight gain around the belly leaving arms and legs thin, inability to cope with daily life, hypoglycemia or diabetes, changes in mood and personality, depression, fears and phobias, anxiety, lack of interest in appearance, loss of concentration, shortness of breath, dark circles around the eyes, puffiness in the face and edema in the feet, and loss of muscle tone, among others. Adrenal burnout can be triggered by a single severe stress but more often it occurs slowly after years of imbalance in life and inadequate nutrition. Recovering from adrenal burnout involves dedication to re-evaluating one's life and making the necessary lifestyle changes to decrease and even eliminate unnecessary stress. There are specific foods that can feed the adrenals as part of the healing process. Tobacco is not one of 'em though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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