Surgery update (along with a note of thanks)

bandman · 05-24-2005, 10:33 PM

Here is a short update on my surgery and recoup, but first I need to say thanks to all of the people from this site that sent me personal messages, thoughts and prayers. There is no sense in my sitting here writing this, because after what I have been through during the past year and a half I should probably have passed away. I thank God and all of the wonderful people who sent me prayers for my recovery.

Last Monday they took out my right kidney, gallbladder and appendix. The bad news is that there was cancer in my right kidney. The good news is that the cancer was encapsulated in the kidney, and the adrenal gland, lymph nodes and fatty tissues that there removed were all clean. Tomorrow I see an oncologist, but it looks like I’m going to be okay.

The pain that goes with this surgery on a scale of 1-10 is an easy 12. It was twice the pain of my quadruple bypass last February. My wife and daughter have been absolute angels in helping me and my recoup is going very well. It will be quite a bit of time before I’m back to my old-self, but I’m getting better much faster than I dreamed.

Again, thanks to all of you who have sent prayers and good wishes. All of the medical problems I’ve encountered in the since February of 2004 have made me realize just how special life is, and that your family and friends are indeed gifts that should be cherished. I live every day to the fullest, and I love my family and friends more and more everyday!

I get to play my horns again in 11-weeks! I'm hoping the doctors will allow me to pull out them out early, but I'm going to follow their instructions. My two surgeons have been great to work with and one of them is not married. I told her I would consider it an honor to play at her wedding no matter when it is -- next year, or 10-years from now. Thanks to them I'll be around to play many more gigs!

trickg · 05-24-2005, 10:44 PM

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know that you are going to recover well because of your positive attitude and the prayers of so many of your friends, as well as the prays of some folks that you don't even know.

GET BETTER SOON!

We gotta have your part in the ensemble!

Musician4077 · 05-24-2005, 10:49 PM

I'm glad to hear that you're doing well after such an operation. Your attitude throughout is definitely inspiring, as is your dedication to getting back to your trumpet! You just take it easy. My prayers are with you, and God bless.

Jeff

Tootsall · 05-24-2005, 11:48 PM

Get well soon, Bandman. I'm sure you'll be making good on your offer to your doctor! Good to hear you're back "on the bus". You'll be back in front of your "kids" before you know it.

Remember.... you still have to have the pleasure of playing an Eclipse! :)

camelbrass · 05-25-2005, 06:38 AM

Hope your recovery is swift. You'll be back behind the mouthpiece and the baton in no time.

Give 'em heaps.

Regards,

Trevor

eclipse trumpets · 05-26-2005, 02:43 AM

Hi Bandman

Our thoughts are with you. I hope that you recover quickly and get back to doing all the things you love.

Very Best Wishes

Leigh, Radka and Shannon

Bear · 05-26-2005, 03:34 AM

wow, shows ya how much I pay attention to all the happenings in the forums... But after the fact.

Bandman, I pray to the Lord that you and all yours are doin' well, have a speedy recovery and keep on keepin' on. Life is a gift, use it wisely!

Your boyz at Texas Tech.

bandman · 05-26-2005, 09:53 AM

The oncologist (sp??) pronounced me cancer free yesterday! I don't even have to go see him for a follow-up for 6-months!

No matter how bad things get in my life from here on out I'll always think back to this year and a half and know things could get worse. God never sends you a cross to bear that you can't handle.

I just hope that the old saying that what doesn't kill you makes you a stronger person. I hope that there is a special way that I'm supposed to use this experience to help others. I don't see it yet, but I'm sure the calling will come sooner or later.

Ai_Dygress · 05-26-2005, 11:07 AM

Congrats on the free of cancer. I remember when I was pronounced in remission. Unfortunately not cured, but remission is the second best thing. Enjoy life to its fullest... don't let those little things get ya down!

Congrats again!

05-24-2005, 10:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
bandman Forte User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lafayette, LA, USA Posts: 1,040	Surgery update (along with a note of thanks) Here is a short update on my surgery and recoup, but first I need to say thanks to all of the people from this site that sent me personal messages, thoughts and prayers. There is no sense in my sitting here writing this, because after what I have been through during the past year and a half I should probably have passed away. I thank God and all of the wonderful people who sent me prayers for my recovery. Last Monday they took out my right kidney, gallbladder and appendix. The bad news is that there was cancer in my right kidney. The good news is that the cancer was encapsulated in the kidney, and the adrenal gland, lymph nodes and fatty tissues that there removed were all clean. Tomorrow I see an oncologist, but it looks like I’m going to be okay. The pain that goes with this surgery on a scale of 1-10 is an easy 12. It was twice the pain of my quadruple bypass last February. My wife and daughter have been absolute angels in helping me and my recoup is going very well. It will be quite a bit of time before I’m back to my old-self, but I’m getting better much faster than I dreamed. Again, thanks to all of you who have sent prayers and good wishes. All of the medical problems I’ve encountered in the since February of 2004 have made me realize just how special life is, and that your family and friends are indeed gifts that should be cherished. I live every day to the fullest, and I love my family and friends more and more everyday! I get to play my horns again in 11-weeks! I'm hoping the doctors will allow me to pull out them out early, but I'm going to follow their instructions. My two surgeons have been great to work with and one of them is not married. I told her I would consider it an honor to play at her wedding no matter when it is -- next year, or 10-years from now. Thanks to them I'll be around to play many more gigs! __________________

05-24-2005, 10:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
trickg Forte User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland Posts: 2,054	My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know that you are going to recover well because of your positive attitude and the prayers of so many of your friends, as well as the prays of some folks that you don't even know. GET BETTER SOON! We gotta have your part in the ensemble! __________________ Patrick Gleason email me at: trickg1@hotmail.com "What we do in life echoes in eternity" "At my signal, unleash hell." - Maximus Decimus Meridius

05-26-2005, 02:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
eclipse trumpets Piano User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: England Posts: 417	Hi Bandman Our thoughts are with you. I hope that you recover quickly and get back to doing all the things you love. Very Best Wishes Leigh, Radka and Shannon __________________ Eclipse Trumpets Eclipsetrumpets.com

05-26-2005, 09:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
bandman Forte User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lafayette, LA, USA Posts: 1,040	The oncologist (sp??) pronounced me cancer free yesterday! I don't even have to go see him for a follow-up for 6-months! No matter how bad things get in my life from here on out I'll always think back to this year and a half and know things could get worse. God never sends you a cross to bear that you can't handle. I just hope that the old saying that what doesn't kill you makes you a stronger person. I hope that there is a special way that I'm supposed to use this experience to help others. I don't see it yet, but I'm sure the calling will come sooner or later. __________________

05-26-2005, 11:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
Ai_Dygress Pianissimo User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: IL Posts: 63	Congrats on the free of cancer. I remember when I was pronounced in remission. Unfortunately not cured, but remission is the second best thing. Enjoy life to its fullest... don't let those little things get ya down! Congrats again! __________________ Alas...Ai Dygress

05-24-2005, 10:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
Musician4077 Pianissimo User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Essexville, MI Posts: 50	I'm glad to hear that you're doing well after such an operation. Your attitude throughout is definitely inspiring, as is your dedication to getting back to your trumpet! You just take it easy. My prayers are with you, and God bless. Jeff

05-24-2005, 11:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tootsall Fortissimo User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Yee HAW! Posts: 4,641	Get well soon, Bandman. I'm sure you'll be making good on your offer to your doctor! Good to hear you're back "on the bus". You'll be back in front of your "kids" before you know it. Remember.... you still have to have the pleasure of playing an Eclipse! :)

05-25-2005, 06:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
camelbrass Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 797	Hope your recovery is swift. You'll be back behind the mouthpiece and the baton in no time. Give 'em heaps. Regards, Trevor

05-26-2005, 03:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
Bear Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: CO Posts: 799	wow, shows ya how much I pay attention to all the happenings in the forums... But after the fact. Bandman, I pray to the Lord that you and all yours are doin' well, have a speedy recovery and keep on keepin' on. Life is a gift, use it wisely! Your boyz at Texas Tech.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Unleash Your Anger
Copyright 2006 TrumpetMaster.com	All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:24 PM. Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v2.2.0/Links 1.01 Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.2 Copyright ©2000 - 2008, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.0.0 RC8