Thank-you all and hope to be back

[mdwatts]

I just wanted the thank everyone here at Linuxnewbie for the wealth of information and knowledge I have accumulated over the months. Though I've never actually posted a question, just reading the posts and helping where I could have been a rewarding experience. Most if not all the answers are here, you just have to take the time to search for them.

Today I will be admitted to hospital for a bone marrow transplant (not looking for pity). Friday I get the big chemo and Monday the transplant. Being a dangerous procedure, I do hope to be back eventually. I'm planning to take my laptop with me and if I can get outside access and am up to it, will try to continue on here. Six years of treatments have finally come to this. For anyone that follows hockey, it's the same cancer as Roger Nielson (Multiple Mylenoma). Enough said already.

I wish you all good health and read your documentation.

MD Watts

[MBMarduk]

Whoow! Sorry to hear that MD...
Really hope U get better, soon!

Tip (no joke): try cannabis when u can, helps anti-nausea/barfing, gets u through the pain. Ask others, you'll see!

Sincerely,
-Mike

[Luthor]

The best luck to you mdwatts!

We will be waiting for your triumphant return!

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[HuggyBear]

Keep us posted on the outcome. I pray that it goes well.

Jamin Dunivan

[Linuxman]

Good luck. I'm sure everyone who reads this will have you in their prayers - even the atheists.

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[hswoolve]

Best of luck, although I doubt they'll let you near a computer until you're out of ICU (do bone marrow transplants require a visit to the ICU?)

[Sensei]

good luck mdwatts...let us know when and how everything went!

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[jenbass]

Good luck, mdwatts, and how will i survive without you?....never mind, perhaps i will be mailing from my laptop by the time you're out.
Hope you get a connection while in the hospital, it'll make time pass quicker and take your mind of stuff.
All the best. Sad news but you can beat it.

[RageAHolic]

Well wishes

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[Shad]

Get well, or at least hang in there.

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[moadib]

i wanted to say thank you for all your help. you will be missed.

[ansivirus]

You'll be back.. I PROMISE.. Cause I know you'll get better good things can't go to waste.. http://www.linuxnewbie.org/ubb/smile.gif

-ansivirus
*Hope you get back soon*

[mindwarp]

Good luck on the transplant.. just remember linux is always there for you http://www.linuxnewbie.org/ubb/smile.gif

Mindwarp

[rod]

God-speed... md,

Regards,
Rod

[sincka]

Don't know what to say... I can only hope everything will go well.

[NGene]

Don't know what to say so I'll just wish u good luck mdwatts, come back as soon as u can!

[tcpipanimal]

I hope all goes well for you MD.


MK

[posterboy]

At age 65, I have come to believe fully in the power of group prayer. You pray, we'll pray, and God's will will be done. My best to you. Ray

[MkIII_Supra]

Good luck Bro' we'll be lookin' for your post's....

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[siqe]

good luck, mdwatts. see ya soon!

[tminos]

Best of luck to you, godspeed.

You are in my prayers.

[mattmorrow]

Take care, md. Know that you're not only in the thoughts and prayers of those who've posted, but many many more.

[PLBlaze]

Hang in there man,good luck http://www.linuxnewbie.org/ubb/smile.gif.

[ColdPack]

We wish the very best, mdwatts!


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[CMonster]

Sorry to be missing you for a while. I hope you come back soon.

You know, I was just in a bout of self-pity -hmmm? ///!\\\!///! Just slapped myself back to reality.

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[mikeylikesitz]

Best wishes, and speedy recovery

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[kfellers]

MD
As a survivor of the dreaded C my prayers are with you. I recommend lots of vitamins etc., they help keep the body strong and help repair the immune system. Cannibis will help. Maybe our society will realize that someday. Stay positive and tell yourself you are healthy.

[gwpritch]

In all my years working in nuclear medicine, I have seen many miracles...here's wishing you one of those.

Best of luck mate.

[jbstew32]

sorry to hear that man, hope you get better soon...

[jolphil]

I Echo ROD.....
GOD SPEED...MD

[teknogod]

Dont Worry! GOD is going to be by your side because he loves you. Good Luck!

-tek

[prince_kenshi]

Look at all these people wishing you good luck. Add one to the list.

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[pcorbett]

Fingers crossed for you.
My brother got the all clear from a brain tumor last wednesday
Good things come to those who help others - and you have done more than most.
(My bro is now shacked up with one of the nurses - so be nice to them)

[cybergal]

Just logged on so may be too late to catch you before you go, md, but my prayers and good wishes are with you. I'll be thinking "positive thoughts" on your behalf. Post when you can.

[donxc2]

Also sorry to hear that MD. Also praying for your recovery. I have a friend with Hodgkin's that also had transplant so I have an idea of your next 12 to 18 months. Again, God speed.

Don

[BK1]

MDWatts,
I'm sorry you're having to go through that. You are in my prayers and will be in my church's prayers on Sunday.
I know God Loves You.

[WCox]

My wife and I have you in our prayers. See you back here soon.

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[navy-linux]

good Luck. You will be back to give us Newbies advice. We all look forward to your speedy return.

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[camelrider]

Thanks for all your help so far. We'll be looking forward to your next posts.

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We'll get thisright yet!

[mdwatts]

Thank-you all. I'm overwelmed by your wishes and prayers.

The nursing staff unlocked a room that has a PC available so I could check my work email and Linuxnewbie of course. What a pleasant surprise.

Not doing too bad right now. Had the chemo on Friday and they give iv meds to control the nausea. My blood counts are starting to decrease and by Tuesday will be in full isolation, be getting transfusions etc. and probably won't be able to get to a PC. Brought my laptop with me, but the room only has a digital phone outlet. A doctor ordered a analog outlet to be installed, although by the time it is, I won't feel like using it much. Though I had better reply now.

They started a 96 hour saline IV at 1 litre per 4 hours. Every 1-1 1/2 hours I have to (you know what) into a container, measure how much collected and the time.

If no complications, I may be released in another 14 days or so. Will be nice to get back home, plug the laptop back into my home network, lay on the couch and spend a couple of hours a day at Linuxnewbie.

At least my laptop is dual boot with Linux and can hopefully spend time configuring a few more items.

Thanks once again for all your thoughts and will try to give an update whenever possible.

Best Regards

Mike