Tippy

For once in my passionate-love-for-cars-life I am going to say this; why is the thought of a silly car a thought of yours right now?

Good luck and I wish you the best!!!!!

You will always have this board to turn to.

johngillis

Hi everyone,

Well it's been over a month since my last update ( Sorry about that!!) and a lot has happened - all good news.

First, through some connections I was able to get a second opinion with a doctor in Milwaukee who specializes in cases like mine (tumors near functional areas of the brain). He is one of only a handful of neurosurgeons in the world who specialize in this field - and he's in Milwaukee!! After meeting with him twice and going through a few more tests we determined that surgery to remove the bulk of the tumor is a real option. So after weighing all my options (chemo, radiation, surgery, nothing), doing all the research and speaking with all the experts, I'm going to opt for surgery. And as a result, I canceled my biopsy - no point going in there twice!

Since it's not an emergency I wanted to get through the holidays. So I'm scheduled for surgery on Thursday January 6. I will be in the hospital for at least four days, then home for at least 4 weeks. I plan on returning to work on March 1st - so that means I will be driving my wife crazy for almost 7 weeks!!

Everyone has been very supportive and I know I'll be fine.

Thank you all for your continued support, positive thoughts, and kind words.
JG

Divot

If you had a functional area of the brain, you wouldn't be in this forum.

Glad to see you in good spirits. A positive attitude will serve you well. Happy Holidays to you and yours, and my condolences to the wife for the next 7 weeks.

Come back strong!

BruceP

Awesome news! Best wishes for the holidays, and good luck with your IMS retro... sorry... surgery.

If I was going to be lying around the house for a few weeks, I might do a little online shopping.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_no...sche&x=10&y=18

C4CRNA

John: Thanks for the update, all the best to you and your family in 2011.

gota911

John,

The fact that the tumor is operable is good news! I certainly hope the surgery is a 100% success!

falcon7x7

Great News! Have a fast recovery!

thirteeneast

Yes, And enjoy the holidays.

blake

I know what you mean, but it is often these "silly" things that keep us living. I know several people who have gone through tough times medically, and their hobbies kept them occupied. My father is in his 80s and literally lives for his hobby - toy trains (er... "Model Railroading" per his vernacular). I am afflicted with a similar obession (Porsches) and we often joke about our child-like hobbies...

Best of luck JG - and give this thing hell! We want to see you on this web board often moving forward...

-Blake

Ray S

Fantastic News!!

Barn996

All the best to you and your family.

tgt40

Best of luck, looking forward to seeing your post count rise dramatically!

hopeforcash

Best of luck!

Happy Holidays

Pac996

Happy holidays. Great to hear you get to be freshened up up stairs.

Graufuchs

Best wishes!!! Enjoy the holidays!!! All the best with the surgery!