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A VISIT TO THE INFIRMARY

Feeling poorly for some time. Saw a doctor a few weeks ago, who sent me to a specialist, who booked me into hospital for tests.

It’s cancer.

Major abdominal surgery next week. If all goes well, the remaining non-cancerous section of me will be home by early-mid February. No idea yet how long a full recovery might take beyond then. Medical advice is very positive, but that wouldn’t count for much in the absence of care and love from family and friends. I’ve been overwhelmed. I’m lucky.

Luckier than I ever knew.

Usual posting to continue shortly.

*WEDNESDAY MORNING UPDATE* Results of Monday’s CAT scan are in. There is no spread of the malignancy; zip, zero, zilch. It’s entirely localised. Medical science may disagree, but I think credit should go to readers and fellow bloggers. Your thoughts and prayers have eerie powers.

Massive thanks to all.

Posted by Tim B. on 01/14/2008 at 01:43 PM

  1. So sorry to hear that you are facing this battle, but I’m delighted to know that the tumor is localised.  I’ll add you to the Presbyterian prayer list (actual Presbys, not the euphemism).  Can’t have the Methodists taking all the credit, you know.

    Blessings, and get well FAST!

    Posted by texasred on 2008 01 17 at 02:36 PM • permalink

  2. Add my best wishes to the comment count.

    Posted by moptop on 2008 01 17 at 03:34 PM • permalink

  3. One of my aunts has fought cancer for 15 years now. Early on, a therapist told her that it was helpful to visualize the cancer as a rotten little entity, name it, and bombard it with wishes for it to self-destruct posthaste.

    May I suggest you name yours ‘Kevni’?

    Best wishes for a rapid recovery!

    Posted by Rob C. on 2008 01 17 at 04:59 PM • permalink

  4. deadparrot:

    Condolences to you, your family and her friends.

    Posted by Grimmy on 2008 01 17 at 07:24 PM • permalink

  5. I’ve been reading the site for a long time, cursing my inability to register due to the troll threat.  I just wish open registration was due to better news.  Best wishes for continued improvements on the medical front.

    Infidel Librarian

    Posted by Infidel Librarian on 2008 01 17 at 07:34 PM • permalink

  6. A lurker just joined
    Tim, all the very best and you are top of my prayer list right now.
    Go give it hell, we need you back fit again!

    Posted by Jazza on 2008 01 18 at 12:03 AM • permalink

  7. Dear Tim,

    You attention-whoring bastard. Thanks for the super update. I’ve been upset about this all week.

    Love from Vermont

    Posted by HelenW on 2008 01 18 at 05:44 AM • permalink

  8. Just found your update: I am so relieved to hear that! What did you do? Drowned it in alcohol?

    Posted by jorgen on 2008 01 18 at 03:02 PM • permalink

  9. God bless you and get better, we can’t spare you.

    Posted by Uncle Mikey on 2008 01 19 at 11:45 AM • permalink

  10. Tim,

    I have been off the web for a while and am just learning of your news.  You will be in my prayers.  I wish for a very speedy recovery to my favorite Aussie!

    Posted by ladcraig on 2008 01 23 at 02:59 PM • permalink

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