What Did You Do Today?

[Badly Bent]

Had one of those fun days myself Eric, two weeks ago. 57 years old and have always avoided the doctors out of the irrational fear that one may find something wrong with me. Well I went only because something was irritating me and it turns out something was wrong. Now I'll probably be just fine but he thinks it will take 6 months of medication to heal. Since this recent visit I'm being told now by my doctor and my wife that I will be going back for check ups on a more regular basis. I'm going to follow the rules now as far as annual doctor physicals go. No health could mean no hunting and I don't want that.

[MWirwicki]

I have a tough time seeing the Doc, as well Greg.  I'm trying to do better.  I generally only go when I break or cut something I can't fix.

[mullet]

Amen, Eric. I talked to one of the older guys that work for me and found out he had never had a colonoscopy and hi was in his early 60's. I talked him to asking his Doctor about it and he had it done. Well, he found out he had early stages of Colon cancer, went through Chemo and is clear, so far. Made him feel good he listened and made me feel good knowing I might have saved his life. I've seen two good friends suffer through it and it's not pretty. Heck, once they put you under you don't remember anything but the farting.

[JW_Halverson]

Heck, once they put you under you don't remember anything but the farting.

I've had nights like that....

[lebhuntfish]

Heck, once they put you under you don't remember anything but the farting.

I've had nights like that....

 

[JW_Halverson]

Checked my game cam today.  Moved it east another quarter mile mapping the behavior of this buck. 

[chamookman]

Nice Buck Jdub - good luck. Bob

[Stoker]

This afternoon 5 others and myself walk a good man to his finial resting place.. Grandfather to my children.. My ex's dad.. Her parents and I remained close after she left to find herself.. He was diagonosed with parkenson's 20 years ago cancer 4 years ago.. Last time I walked down a aisle was with my daughter at her wedding almost a year ago.. Bill was standing there beaming with pride.. He even could dance with her at the reception..
We have a lot of great memoiries
Rest in peace Bill
Thanks Leroy

[DC]

I made plastic sheaves for the blocks on my tree. AHHHHH quiet it the shop

[lebhuntfish]

I think I had an awakening this mornin.

Very few of you all know that I have had some medical issues over the past few months. On Tuesday of this week I had my gallbladder removed. I've never had a surgery on my abdominal area and wasn't prepared for the type of pain I would be in. I have a pretty high pain tolerance and I don't like to take a lot of pain medications. Especially the prescription kind, partially because of the possibility of the addiction. But the first two days I took one every 4 to 5 hours just so I could be half way comfortable.
On day two I was told I would be able to take a shower. I thought great, I might feel better with a good hot shower. Then I had to admit to my wife that  I couldn't wash my lower half. I felt helpless. I don't like that feeling! Then yesterday I felt somewhat better so we went out to eat with my sister in law and niece. I had been really careful about what I ate till I got to the restaurant. But they had walleye on the menu. Tasted great! But the after effects was terrible. I spent the next 2 hours back and forth to the bathroom. Now I know what pain was all about! After that passed I felt a lot better and my incisions were still intact (thank God)
I woke up today and took a shower by my self and got fully dressed by my self including tying my own shoes! Now I'm still not a hundred percent but I almost feel human again.

I've decided I am going to get healthy! I'm planning on loosing at first 50lbs and trying to get back in shape. It's funny what being able to tie your own shoes will do for you!

Also for the first time since I finished my trade bow I have the urge to get in the shop and work on a bow. As soon as the doctor releases me that is. Thank you all here on PA!

Patrick

[Aaron H]

Best of luck to you on your weight loss Patrick, we are all rooting for you.

[lebhuntfish]

Thanks Aaron, I appreciate it!
Patrick

[Pat B]

Sorry to hear about your health problems, Patrick. I wish you a speedy recovery. Good luck with your weight loss too. Watching what you eat and when you eat it is a good starting point and exercising is a necessity even if it is just a brisk 30 minute walk every day.

[lebhuntfish]

Thanks Pat, you're right. I'm heavier now than I've ever been. I don't like it and enough is enough. I'm ready for a change.
Patrick

[Del the cat]

Good luck with your recovery... Any op' really knocks the stuffing out of you. I've been lucky, a couple of minor ops but V little pain.
Del
(If you want to get rid of fifty pounds  just write me a cheque (£50) )