G'day JustinO,
Spent a day in Sydney a week ago to see the doc. I've lost a lotta weight so the oncologist ordered CT scans of my brain, throat, chest and abdomen. All clear. It's the fact that I still don't have dentures that's causing weight loss. And that's the way it'll be for at least another 3 months before there's any possibility of hyperbaric chamber therapy (like they give divers with the bends to oxygenate their bods) and an operation to remove exposed (dead) bone in my lower jaw. Smoothies and soup are okay but not ALL the time. Oh well... at least I'm cancer free. Just gummy.
While I was in Sydney, I video'd a ferry trip from Sydney Harbor around to Darling Harbor and did the big walk around, including parts of the city. It turned out pretty cool and made my visit to the Big Smoke worthwhile.
Gary
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THANKS, GARY, for the further good news. It has been a long haul and not quite over yet. . yet you are a top-survivor. . .you WON. . .
A curious question: do you think your culinary tastes have changed. . .a lot? It has been a long haul. . hang in there, man! ;-)
AND you are quite the 'film-maker'. . .who knows, next year the Oscars for 'walk-abouts'. . ? ;-))
~~~~ JustinO
Gary....I am glad to hear a bit of good news on your health. It has been a long road you have had to walk and, as Justin said, you are not quite done yet. But know that we are thinking about and pulling for you.
Patrick
With cancer you win after five years non-recurrence from the first all clear notice, so we'll keep pulling for you Gary. In the meantime you really should get some new choppers. I hear the implant dentures are terrific.
Fantastic news GK!
It's great when someone beats the big C. The rest is cake compared to that. And may there be many more years of cake!
Drat! I used the cancer news as a ploy to mention my latest vid but only JustinO saw through me.
You're right, J. Regular visits to the doc for 5 years before I get the final all clear. 4 more to go! So far, so good.
As to the choppers, the doc won't allow them until the exposed bone in my lower jaw is either covered by gum growth or removed surgically. He says the risk of infection is too great to wear dentures at the mo. My dentist said the other day that I was "orally sound". Hehe.
To answer your question, JustinO, I can't really comment on changing culinary tastes because I'm forced to consume liquids like smoothies. But I have to admit I'm glad I discovered smoothies, especially those made with coconut milk and ice cream with raw egg and vanilla/malt flavoring. I add a powdered vitamin/fiber/protein supplement as well. YUM!
Meanwhile, my "big lap" of Oz in my truck and slide-on camper will be restricted to places that allow me to return to Sydney every three months to see the doc. Oh well... at least I'll be able to see a fair bit of Oz and do my movie thing.
As soon as this exposed bone and denture business is fixed, I'll be off! But I'll be in touch via wireless internet and updating my web site regularly (as well as commenting on the Dunes).
Thanks, yawl, for your wishes.
Sounds good. And, the smoothies DO sound good. But since I can eat regular meals I'd have to be careful with them. . ."comfort foods"...ahem. . .have a way of changing everything into fat. .and storing it like saddle bags on the hips. . I've kinda observed. . I don't need those. ho ho ho
Gary, I enjoy all your video trips.
Whenever their is good news that you are beating Cancer, I like to
feel your Joy. I know what it can do to you and your friends and family. Thanks, for sharing.
What great news for you Gary! Phew! I can feel your relief!
Good to hear you like those smoothie/protein drinks! We love them here!
I really admire your wit and your 'take' on things.
Thanks for the admiration, Jim. I agree. It's true - I am wonderful. I thank God every day for doing such a bloody fine job of me. Hehe.
And that, sir, is not bad theology at all. . .lol
You made me smile yet again Gary...on many fronts. Thanks fella....and good news is always good.
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