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Charlie CH.com Alumnus Offline Happy to be here Posts: 18971 Jamestown, NY Gender:	Re: Dear Family.... Reply #25 - Mar 31^st, 2010 at 3:57pm Like Marc says, we're glad you checked in and we are all pulling for you. Lots of thoughts and prayers Jon. Charlie
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Melissa CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Don't give up! Posts: 7238 Central WI, USA Gender:	Re: Dear Family.... Reply #26 - Mar 31^st, 2010 at 5:56pm Jon, my prayers are with you always, no matter what you go through. Love you brother, mel
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Grandma_Sweet_Boy CH.com Alumnus Offline What Goes Around Comes Around! Posts: 4496 Georgetown,Ontario Gender:	Re: Dear Family.... Reply #27 - Mar 31^st, 2010 at 7:26pm Prayers on the way from Canada Jon. We've all seen what the miracle of prayer can do. Hugs Carol
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Linda_Howell CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Do not feed the Moderators Posts: 11927 Santa Maria, Ca. Gender:	Re: Dear Family.... Reply #28 - Mar 31^st, 2010 at 7:45pm I haven't exactly taken a poll or counted, but I'll bet anything that out of 50 people who have asked for prayers on this site....49 have gotten positive results for whatever they needed praying for. This place is amazing Jon...as are you.
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Marc Ex Member Gender:	Re: Dear Family.... Reply #29 - Mar 31^st, 2010 at 8:45pm Luinda, You are right. I've seen it over and over again. If you pay attention and watch, it is rather awe inspiring sometimes.
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Reply #30 - Mar 31^st, 2010 at 9:37pm

Oh my...probably last post for a while...I would say you folks amaze me...but then, I've been here long enough to know there aint nothing more amazing than clusterheads and their supporters .....THIS family.

I didn't expect to fall apart for another 20 yrs...but seems "The best laid schemes o' mice an' men / Gang aft agley." ...that Bobby Burns...he knew some shite!

CH used to scare me...then I found ch.com. Cancer scared me....then I heard from you all...THIS petrifies me (never been operated on)...and I wonder how much more I can take?

Yup, I know...this is a no-brainer...a wheel chair or a chance to be "normal" again (that's a joke...clusterheads aint normal). But I have seen 2 neurosurgeons and 5 nurses of varying responsibility and knowledge....NOT ONE had ever heard of Ch....one even gave me the cursed "oh ya, I have migraines too". Yikes....one beast at a time and I am scared spitless that my carefully titrated measures for "control" would be ignored. Thankfully, they say they will boot me out of the hospital the next day...I'll crawl out if I have to.

As has been said...stay stressed...always....AGAIN I find this latest has resulted in a "low" cycle..not worried about a stress free life for a while...little benefits...I'll take 'em.

Have been advised..."no worries"...we will make sure you have plenty of narcotics (oxy-whatever)...I suspect they are gonna be surprised when I don't use 'em...broke a hip in '02 and it hurt like a b**** but only took two tabs.....another small bene of CH...pain?...that aint pain....

Oh...I'm gonna stop now...just rambling and too many things rumbling through my tiny mind...please...just know...I am extremely grateful for the support and prayers and thoughts and vibes....see ya on the rebound.

Love,

Jon boy

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Cece CH.com Junior Offline Clusters are the devil! Posts: 37 Tucson, AZ Gender:	Re: Dear Family.... Reply #31 - Mar 31^st, 2010 at 9:40pm Bless your heart and soul. God will be with you as he always is. I will pray all day for you. Lots of love:)
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Re: Dear Family....
Reply #32 - Apr 6^th, 2010 at 11:22am

You hang in there Jon. I realy don't have the faith to pray anymore, but sending you all the positive vibes I possibly can.

I used to say, "I wonder if I wound up with CH so that, in the future whatever would happen that I could not handle, I would be able to handle it alot better since nothing can be worse than CH." In a way, I think that is true for all of us: we all have had horrid things come our way that, had we not fought a beast like CH, we might not be able to handle.

Will definitely be keeping you in my thoughts. Stay strong.

Peace,
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Reply #33 - Apr 6^th, 2010 at 10:50pm

Hiya,

I’m back…and apparently the op went well…cuz I’m back! Did wake up with a black eye and a bruised ear…guess they like to beat up the old guys when they get a chance. Actually a very impressive place….every member of the surgical team (incl pre and post) introduced themselves at one point or another. I was trying to keep track of names but gave up at about 15. Doc came to see me right after surgery, then later in my room because, he said, let’s try this when you’re sober (funny guy, I heard him the first time…no, really)….

Essentially have the equivalent of a broken neck so I’m off work for the next 6+ weeks.
Short term disability covering most expenses.

Taking delicious afternoon naps (which serve dual purposes) and doing balcony walks….thinking I’m already walking better…but that could be the drugs talking.

Did quit smoking…surgeon insisted or no op…bones don’t heal well in presence of nicotine. As he said, I don’t mind doing this once but I hate repeating myself for no reason. I promised so that’s it….finding it very interesting when the craving hits. First thing in the morning and right after a nap are worst…. it was automatic without realizing…it’s all I can think about for a few…also supposing after a hit I’m gonna be a hurtin unit. Sometimes the thought of a smoke after a hit is what gets me through the hit…..thankfully, low cycle right now…it’s the streesh! Finding that keeping my smokes at the store easier than not smoking them when they are here. Yup, I know, try this quittin business when you are sober…then report back…..I will.

Thank you all for the kind words, vibes, and prayers….one more hurdle crossed.

Best,

Jon

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Lenny CH.com Alumnus Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 642 Los Angeles,CA Gender:	Re: Dear Family.... Reply #34 - Apr 6^th, 2010 at 11:06pm Jon.. I am very happy to see that you are up and posting.....My thoughts and prayers are with you.....Lenny
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Melissa CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Don't give up! Posts: 7238 Central WI, USA Gender:	Re: Dear Family.... Reply #35 - Apr 7^th, 2010 at 7:20am Yay Jon! Glad things went well. Surgery always hurts, but 9 times out of 10 it will make things better, not worse. Speedy healing vibes headed your way! Love ya! mel
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deltadarlin CH.com Alumnus Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 3823 Downsville LA Gender:	Re: Dear Family.... Reply #36 - Apr 7^th, 2010 at 8:10am Glad it all went well. A note here, after the first 72 hours, the nicotine is out of your system and the physical cravings are gone. Now all you have to do is have a daily battle with your brain! Carolyn
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Jackie CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Go For It!!! Posts: 5903 Goshen, IN Gender:	Re: Dear Family.... Reply #37 - Apr 7^th, 2010 at 8:47am Great news, Jon!!!!!!!!!!! Really appreciate you keeping us updated. Love and a gentle hug... Jackie
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QnHeartMM CH.com Sponsor Offline I AM a Phoenix! Posts: 1783 San Diego, CA Gender:	Re: Dear Family.... Reply #38 - Apr 7^th, 2010 at 8:54am great news Jon! And congrats on quitting smoking too.
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George CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Black-Billed Magpie Posts: 8126 Boise, Idaho USA Gender:	Re: Dear Family.... Reply #39 - Apr 7^th, 2010 at 9:03am Very glad to hear that things went well, Jon. All the best, George
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Redd CH.com Sponsor Offline Posts: 8457 Stevens Point USA Wisconsin Gender:	Re: Dear Family.... Reply #40 - Apr 7^th, 2010 at 9:25am Rest.....recover....and keep on keeping on my friend. Good to hear the surgery went well. Hugs, Pegg
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E-Double CH.com Alumnus Offline Are we ourselves? Posts: 6948 Commack,New_York Gender:	Re: Dear Family.... Reply #41 - Apr 7^th, 2010 at 9:37am good luck
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Kevin_M CH.com Sponsor Offline withered branches grow green again. Posts: 8754 Michigan, USA Gender:	Re: Dear Family.... Reply #42 - Apr 7^th, 2010 at 10:50am Hoping things better for you and good recovery, Jon.
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midwestbeth CH.com Sponsor Offline Posts: 1123 Edwardsville, IL Gender:	Re: Dear Family.... Reply #43 - Apr 7^th, 2010 at 11:06am That's great news, John! Congrats on quitting! Take care of yourself. You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Beth
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-johnny- CH.com Sponsor Offline theres no smoking on the dock Posts: 1642 fayette county ohio Gender:	Re: Dear Family.... Reply #44 - Apr 7^th, 2010 at 12:12pm jon019 wrote on Apr 6^th, 2010 at 10:50pm: Hiya, I’m back…and apparently the op went well…cuz I’m back! good deal.
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Re: Dear Family....
Reply #45 - Apr 7^th, 2010 at 3:12pm

Hi Jon,

Unless I counted wrong, there're 37 "good luck," "sending prayers," "love for you," "get well soon," "yada, yada, yada" messages that members of this forum have taken the time to write. For you! Looks to me like lots of folks care about what happens to you. Maybe that's because it's obvious to them that there's nothing wrong with your heart. The loving kindness that it projects is obvious even from your written words. You'll do fine.

Ron

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Iddy CH.com Alumnus Offline Smile Posts: 486 Toronto,Canada Gender:	Re: Dear Family.... Reply #46 - Apr 7^th, 2010 at 3:38pm Great news Jon! Keep healing Iddy
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Callico CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Author of "Stranded at Romson's Lodge Posts: 4916 Aurora IL Gender:	Re: Dear Family.... Reply #47 - Apr 7^th, 2010 at 3:44pm A very gently MANLY ! Glad for the good news! We're still praying, adn I'll ask the teens to pray for you again tonight. Jerry
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LasVegas CH.com Sponsor Offline Episodic CH since 11 yrs old, now 50. Posts: 2020 north of the 60th parallel Gender:	Re: Dear Family.... Reply #48 - Apr 7^th, 2010 at 5:28pm Wishing you a speedy recovery!
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Lefty CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 759 Gender:	Re: Dear Family.... Reply #49 - Apr 7^th, 2010 at 6:34pm Good news Big Man..... Lefty
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