Official Gramps' Memorial Eternal OT Thread

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BowlBrother85 said:
Way off topic .... I have been diagnosed with cirrhosis.
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I hate this. My wife was diagnosed with terminal glioblastoma, and I am doing my best to cope with that. My brother-in-law had cirrhosis and received a liver from the University of Cincinnati in 2003. He is still with us.

I don't know you, but I will offer up thoughts and prayers your way (and your family's way) for sure.
 
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GordonC said:
I hate this. My wife was diagnosed with terminal glioblastoma, and I am doing my best to cope with that. My brother-in-law had cirrhosis and received a liver from the University of Cincinnati in 2003. He is still with us.

I don't know you, but I will offer up thoughts and prayers your way (and your family's way) for sure.
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Damn I hate to read that about your wife also dude.
 
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GordonC said:
I hate this. My wife was diagnosed with terminal glioblastoma, and I am doing my best to cope with that. My brother-in-law had cirrhosis and received a liver from the University of Cincinnati in 2003. He is still with us.

I don't know you, but I will offer up thoughts and prayers your way (and your family's way) for sure.
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best to you and your wife. Cancer sucks big hairy donkey balls
 
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NorthDallas40 said:
Damn I hate to read that about your wife also dude.
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volinbham said:
best to you and your wife. Cancer sucks big hairy donkey balls
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she had 1/8 of her left frontal lobe removed in March
we opted for the surgery
the last time we really "talked" was on March 4
It's the hardest road I've ever traveled
We have two daughters and four grandchildren who are helping as best they can
but she is confined to a skilled nursing facility

Edit: you never know when something like that can strike. it's still surreal to me.
 
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BowlBrother85 said:
No .... still just trying to get my head around it all.
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Have you been set up with a hepatologist yet? First things first, you'll have to stop drinking alcohol. Nearest transplant center is Vanderbilt, assuming you still live in Knoxville. Your PCP or GI will need to set you up an appointment to be seen. They'll try to control it with lifestyle changes and medicine for the time being but monitor its progression. You'll have to qualify for organ transplant to be put on the list, and the list is based on need. The worse it gets, the higher you move up the list. It's very survivable. Just have to do as your doctors say.
 
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GordonC said:
she had 1/8 of her left frontal lobe removed in March
we opted for the surgery
the last time we really "talked" was on March 4
It's the hardest road I've ever traveled
We have two daughters and four grandchildren who are helping as best they can
but she is confined to a skilled nursing facility

Edit: you never know when something like that can strike. it's still surreal to me.
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I cannot even imagine. I crack jokes on here about by crazy Latina wife but she is my rock. I would be lost without her. I’m gonna be a selfish bastard and go first when the time comes.
 
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GordonC said:
she had 1/8 of her left frontal lobe removed in March
we opted for the surgery
the last time we really "talked" was on March 4
It's the hardest road I've ever traveled
We have two daughters and four grandchildren who are helping as best they can
but she is confined to a skilled nursing facility

Edit: you never know when something like that can strike. it's still surreal to me.
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heart breaking
 
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@BowlBrother85
@Weezer knows what he’s talking about but I have some information for you too. The Red Woman has had more than her share of medical issues. It’s pretty well known here.
And her liver has recovered in a way that’s not medically possible. They have researched it and re scanned her too many times to count now. We are no longer on the transplant list and her liver now functions normally. She took care of business, did what she was supposed to and prayed.
It is said that faith without works is death. And working your faith doesn’t grantee that G-d will heal you but it certainly supports the fact that you desire to be well. Secondly, Drs are just telling you the averages. I know you well enough to know that you enjoy a good fight. Put that attitude to work for your betterment. You can’t be beaten if you won’t be beaten. I’ll pray for you often as I do for many of you on here.
My life is better having imaginary friends like you fine people.

Shalom
 
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I didnt see any of this until now because i was with my daughter last night and didnt log in.

BB and Gordon both, God bless both of you and your families. I wish for you strength, grace, and hope. If theres anything I can do to help from here in NC, or when I come to Knox let me know. I will get you my contact info, several guys here already have it.

Also, when things get hard these guys around here in the PF always step up. Lean on them, they will help. I count you all as my friends too and yall help keep me (somewhat) sane. But you know that already.
 
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Grand Vol said:
One thing I've learned about being out in (old) Big 12 country...

Nobody likes Missouri. The SEC doesn't like them. Everyone in the Big 12 was glad to see them go.

You think the ACC would swap us for like Georgia Tech or something?
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I never minded Mizzou when Gary Pinkel was there, but now that Drinkwitz is there I can’t stand them or him. A&M is giving them a real ass whipping at present and I for one am glad of it.
 
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JOEY’S ALL VOL !!! said:
I never minded Mizzou when Gary Pinkel was there, but now that Drinkwitz is there I can’t stand them or him. A&M is giving them a real ass whipping at present and I for one am glad of it.
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Cant stand em.

ATm is absolutely taking them apart. I love it!! Misery has by far the easiest schedule in the SEC this season...the exact opposite of Flarduhs schedule.

Hahahahahahah

Atm just acorwd a 75yd TD rush on the 1st play of the 2nd half to make it 31-0.

Drinkwitz is weirdest goober HC in the SEC.
 
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Lets see if the SEC refs allow aTm to beat Misery. They are up 34-7....but just got a drive killing holding call on 3rd down. TV crew didnt even bother to show a replay, so we have no idea where this allegedly took place. Same crew that just showed the replay of Bells 75yd TD on another basic running play.

I have seen the top 10 and especially undefeated SEC teams protected by the refs .many times before to keep them from losing. Not nearly as bad as that abomination of an ACC crew that hosed BC. MIAMI, VT etc etc.

4th qtr starting up 27 points. Should be the end of top 10 ranking for Misery this year
 
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Which game yall watchin?

I am OM/ USCjr on ESPN. Think the pups will beat barn soundly.

Beamers dumb butt just went for a fake punt from their own 36 on his 1st posession and lost yardage. OM bout to score it looks like. SC has a good Dline but their defense is suspect overall...OM defense is always suspect though. Always.
 
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