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BigRob777

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For some of you, this may be TMI (too much info). As the title states, it is a prayer request, so if you're offended by Christianity, please stop reading here.

I've been under the weather of late, with a 2-3 degree fever for 2-1/2 weeks. I can't take ensaids (sp?), but tylenol lowers my fever by 3/4, which is great. I'm getting cold sweats too. I thought I was passing a kidney stone, but I'm not so sure that's my problem. I won't go into detail, but I think my "options" are prostatititis, kidney stone, or prostate cancer, in order of likeliness. I've passed 4 or 5 stones, so I'd prefer it was that, and I have no reason to think that it's cancer. I did pass a fragment of a stone, but that might be a common occurance for me, as I don't usually check, unless I'm hurting. That fragment kept me from the Dr.'s for the last week, or I'd have gone sooner.

I will hit 50 this year and that's the time of life when this sort of thing crops up. My Dad had prostatitis, but I don't know if it's congenital. Deleted joke here....

I go to see my Dr. tomorrow. Please pray that it isn't serious and that my pain and fever break. I also have heavy chest congestion, but I'm thinking that it isn't related. I'll keep this updated, with the verdict. If you want to e-mail me, please do so at my regular address:
figuredwoods@yahoo.com

Prayers, encouragement and facts are much welcomed. Thanks so much,
Rob

PS For those of you who are wondering about my lap band surgery, I lost 13 pounds prior to surgery, then 47 pounds arter surgery (in the first 5 weeks), then gained back 43. I finally got it adjusted right and got my head into the game and have lost about 18 pounds in the last 5 weeks. I'm dropping fairly quickly right now, as I'm more motivated than usual. Thank you, to those of you who prayed for me in this situation too.

Here are the weight stats:
1 month prior to surgery = 415 lbs.
Date of surgery 402.5 pounds
5 weeks post surgery 355 lbs.
Nova picnic last year 360± lbs.
5 weeks ago 398 lbs.
this morning 380.5 lbs.
Ultimate goal 250 lbs.
 
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Hang in there, Rob.

Don't sweat it (pardon the 'fever' pun) until your doctor tells you what's going on.

I'll be thinking of you.
 
as a fellow Christian I will pray that God's ultimate Will be done in your life, and that you'll have the courage to accept God's plan for your life, and congrats on the weight loss!
 
Hey there my friend.
prayers being sent. If you need encouragement with the lap band PM me.
I had gastric bypass 5 years ago and lost 135 lbs and have gained 10 back.
 
Rob,

Praying for you, Brother.

Sometimes stress can really make something simple, seem a lot worse. A few years back I had all the symptoms congestive heart failure but it eventually worked out to be all stress related. Made for a rough few months.

Let us know what you find out, and remember, you know your body better than anyone, so make sure you are comfortable with everything you are told or make a fuss until you are!

Dave
 
Hey big guy stress can play a big part in your health just let the doctors have a look and take care of yourself glad to see you are serious about losing the weight it will make you feel much better. I will be praying this is nothing serious and take care and keep us up to date....

Dion
 
Rob,

I know this has been a hard road for you of late. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Feel free to touch base if you need someone to talk to.

Your experiences make me realize my health issues of late are minor bumps in the road. Hang in there and know you are in my thoughts.
 
Rob, you have my prayers. 50 is a tough age for many. It seems that this is the point that our past catches up with us. I went through a difficult time medically beginning around 50, but am now in better health and condition than I was at 40. I had an "awakening" and realized I only had one body and I better take care of it. It sounds like you are on the right track with you weight loss. Hang in there, don't be discouraged, see your doctor and welcome all the prayers of this great group.
 
Wow, what an awesome thing to wake up to... You folks are the greatest and have always treated me like family. Thank you so much. Life is good, and wouldn't seem so, without pitfalls. I guess it's like the old idea, if no part of you is cold, then you won't really appreciate the rest of you being warm. I think I heard that from my parents about 40 years ago and I hold to it.

Cav,
I'm glad you can use me as a comparison. When I broke my back, I did the same thing and it got me out of feeling sorry for myself. I plopped into the pool (couldn't bend my knees), feeling like my life was ruined, when I saw a guy at the edge of the pool in a wheelchair, wishing he could just get in. As a side note, just like Iraq, it's always good to have an exit stragegy. It took me half an hour go get back out.

Well, I'll be back in about 3 hours, with an update.
Thanks again,
Rob
 
Rob, Best of luck, I hope your health issues are not serious, I'm praying that you get your weight under control and that your lapband isn't a part of the cause, carrying that much extra weight at your age isn't a good thing, and we need all of the IAP folks healthy.
 
Well, I got good news. It's a stone. I know that having a kidney stone doesn't sound good, but it's better than the alternative. I should be back on my feet in two days, once I get the meds in me. The stone damaged me on its way out and may still be there. If so, it doesn't seem like its a big one.

OK, that's enough gross stuff. I hope to be back in my shop soon.
Thanks for all of your prayers and encouragements.

IAP forever!
Rob
 
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