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A bit boring but need to get it off my chest......
After having a big op for Oesophagul cancer in Oct 05 and had to have another emergency one 5 days later. They didn't bother sewing me up as I wasn't expected to live having two big ops that close together. I knew that with my particular cancer they can only do the op once and if I got it in my stomach or throat then more surgery was not an option.
I had to have another on Jan 25 this year to repair a huge hernia - a legacy from the cancer op and me clumsily moving my BA in the garage. They had to open up the whole of the scar length again to do the hernia and to remove the scar tissue from before so they could have fresh flesh to sew me back up.
The good thing (?) about it was that they were able to check out the original surgery first hand rather than with a camera etc.
I had a call last week from the Consultants office asking me to go to his surgical clinic at the local hospital last Monday.
When I got there the place was almost deserted and they ushered me through straight away. I found myself sitting alone outside his office when I would normally have to wait in a line for at least half an hour.
The Consultant came down the corridor, saw me and said said "you're looking remarkably well ! you had the operation right?". I said yes and he asked if I had come alone - a question he had asked me at our original meeting. I said yes. He said he'd see me shortly. He disappeared into his office with my notes. I was wondering why he asked me that but couldn't make the connection.
The nurse then called me in to an examination room. A few minutes later the Consultant came out of his office and said to the nurse "I don't need to examine him, I only need to speak to him so I'll see him in my office".
Now that was the office where, in June 05 they told me I had the big C. It was the office where, in Feb 06 they told me my wife had got cancer of the liver 7 days before she died.
I felt a bit sick as I went through and sat down. He asked me how I was feeling. I told him it was a bit sore etc etc. but was finding it hard to concentrate on what he was saying thinking 'get on with it' as I braced myself for the news.
He put his pen down, leaned back in his chair, clasped his hands in a prayer like manner and, after a long pause looking me straight in the eye he said "when I first diagnosed you I didn't give you a chance. Never thought you'd make Christmas. You've done well to get this far. Now I have to tell you we have done everything we can for you, there is nothing more we can do, nothing more we will do, nothing more we want to do and nothing more we would do even if we wanted to".
I was stunned. I felt a bit light headed and said "what does that mean ?" he said "about six months". My stomach churned and I felt fainter. "six months?" I said. "yes, I'll see you in six months unless you have any problems then contact us immediately" he said.
"What's the point?" I said " if there is nothing more you can do". He looked puzzled. "There nothing more we can do or want to do because there's nothing wrong with you !" he said. "I'll see you in 6 months and if everything is ok again then, we'll drop back to annual check ups". I didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He signed me off to ride from tomorrow !
Just goes to show how powerful the mind is and how open to suggestion we can be.
So my Baby gets a good scrub in the morning and we're back on the road !
If you do it today you MIGHT regret it. If you CAN'T do it tomorrow you WILL regret it.
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Way cool but sorry to hear about your wife I couldn't imagine losing Wendy. But Congrats on the good news!
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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That's excellent Michael.
"Never underestimate the power of human stupidity" - Robert Heinlein
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Thats great news! I think I would have to kick his a$$ for leading me on though.
I try to aggravate one person a day. Today may be your day.
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What the hell was he try'n to do, give you a heart attack on
top of everthing else?
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Most Excellent and good to hear.
My Mom is curently fighting the big C.
Cliff
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Brum,
Really pleased it was GOOD news even though in a slightly scarily presented way.
Bet when you went outside you wanted to HUG someone, anyone even the BA when you got home.
Really pleased but take it easy out on the bike drive safe and steady and just savour the Buzz.
Cheers, Mike
"four wheels move the body
-two wheels move to soul"
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That's great news. Glad to hear you'll be with us for a long time brother.
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Good to hear old friend.
Ride on in peace....
ModelMaker
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Congatulations Michael, now go out and enjoy life. It's too short no matter at what age you go.
John
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I'm very glad to hear your absolutley NOT BORING news! It gives me hope-
A good friend of mine is battling oral cancer- send him some of your Good Ju- Ju, please!!
"Let your soul shine,
It's better than sunshine,
It's better than moonshine,
****** sure better than rain."
-ABB
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Oh that's great news. Now get out and ride!!! 
Gina
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06 America - missing, presumed in bits. With it's TBS wheel... 
09 America - It's very blue....
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thats good news brummie,glad to hear you got the all clear . let the good times roll bro  .
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Great news Brummie, but you Brits have a great way of telling a fella he is okay. Ride safe.
Dave
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Terrific news, Michael! I'm glad to hear it. Cheers, Dwight (but do me a favor, OKAY?! Dispense with the friggin' "plot twists" next time! I mean...you had MY stomach churning almost as much as that doctor had YOUR'S doin' The Fandango, ol' buddy!!!) 
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Boy, as I read this I'm hoping there is some good news before it ends, and wow that is great news. Live it up buddy cause you just got your second life. Thats great man!!!
I've become comfortably numb
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That is awesome! If life hands you lemons make some lemonade.
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Michael, I almost have to agree with Dwight here ( ), saving the punchline till the last paragraph and all. Glad for your news, there's can no better news. I think I mentioned this before here. Had surgeries et al in 1978. About 3 weeks into the drama out of curiosity, I asked my neurosurgeon, Dr. Nair what my odds were. Dr. Nair was from India and replied in a heavy accent "Young man, I do not do odds. Either you live or you die. It is my job to see that you live". It remains one of the funniest things I've ever heard. I've always thought that riding builds up the immunity system and somehow replaces bad juju, with good juju OK Dwight, I'll amend the " almost" to a full agreement jh
"It's not what I say that's important, it's what you hear" Red Auerbach
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Thanks to you all. It's great to know that I've got a lot of friends rootin' for me.
cb4071, hope your mom kicks it's ****** ! give her my regards and best wishes.
If you do it today you MIGHT regret it. If you CAN'T do it tomorrow you WILL regret it.
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I'm very glad to hear your absolutley NOT BORING news! It gives me hope-
A good friend of mine is battling oral cancer- send him some of your Good Ju- Ju, please!!
it's on its way !!!!!
If you do it today you MIGHT regret it. If you CAN'T do it tomorrow you WILL regret it.
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And let that be a lesson for everyone here right? Let's not waste a minute. Sorry to hear about youir wife man...
Keeping it real since '62...
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Excellent news, enjoy every day!
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Great news Brummie! Some docs have the bedside manner and sense of humor of a goat. I would have reamed him a new prostate check hole.
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LMAO@ prostate check hole!!
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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So glad to hear your good news! Always glad to hear another survivor! Many MANY happy miles of riding to ya.
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Way cool but sorry to hear about your wife. But Congrats on the good news!
Good to hear you are in good health now.. and yes, I'm very sorry to hear of your wife.
Trev
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A bike has half the wheels my cage does.. but 3x the fun factor
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I say have a couple of pints & polish the bike up for a long riding season.
"Got the wind in my face the road goes on for miles...."
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Brummie,
You had me going with your post. I was sitting there thinking what a jerk this doctor is play mind games with you.
I'm glad everything has worked out for you and you will be around for a long time to enjoy uor site and your bike.
All the best
John
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Hey guy, I hope you gave the MAN upstairs a big thanks......Angelis
1200CC BIG BORE, W/WISECO PISTONS,.250 STROKED CRANK, PORTED/POLISHED HEADS AND LARGER VALVES, CUSTOM WELDED EXHUAST, DUAL 42MM MIKUNI CARBS.
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I bet we will be able to see your smile through that helmet even over here in the States - God Bless and ride safe!
Al
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"Id rather have a bottle infront of me than a frontal labotomy"
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That's great news Brum. Happy riding.
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Nice to hear Brum, Now just take it easy on those roads!!!
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Really happy for you Brummie, and you guys over there are now just getting into the riding season. heh, it's all good.
Now when you get your bike on the road Brum, Blast that bad stress into oblivion with each mile you travel. it's the elixir of life.
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That's great news, indeed. Glad I logged on.
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