Some good vibes for the FOFC Senator!

MIJB#19 · 01-29-2013, 04:58 PM

On April 9th 2011 I received a personal message from our FOFC buddy Senator, a day after he was diagnosed with a brain tumor. We've exchanged PMs in between, as he kept me up to date about his condition and a week or two ago he told me surgery was upcoming.

Yesterday, he sent me the following PM:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Senator

I just spent 5 days in intensive care unit, 8 hour hard surgery, 60 staples in my head. Acoustic Neuroma,right side. 3 month recovery. Now that I am fighting back with success, you can tell the board, some may care, some might not. But I have friends here you have cared. You the most. Thank you my friend. My writing and clarity is off because it was a sticky attached to my facial nerve, brainstem, and brain. But luckily, I am not very smart, so long term effects. I wanted the Van Deiesel look, but they opted for Bruce Willis.Oh, well.

I promised him to forward this. He's still visiting very regularly and I bet he could use some good vibes from the community!

Senator, good luck with the recovery, and 'well wishes' from across the Atlantic!

DaddyTorgo · 01-29-2013, 05:00 PM

Holy Shitballs!!

Jeezus Senator - had no idea. Sending prayers for a speedy and complete recovery your way man...feel better soon!!

Chief Rum · 01-29-2013, 05:01 PM

Wow, I had no idea. So I guess the surgery was a success then? That is wonderful news. Congratulations, Senator, and God speed you to a fast recovery.

digamma · 01-29-2013, 05:01 PM

Oh, wow. Hadn't heard.

Get well soon, Senator. Filibuster the sh_t out of that thing.

Honolulu_Blue · 01-29-2013, 05:04 PM

Wow. I had no idea at all.

All the best of luck to you, Senator. Get well and back to full speed. My sister had a brain tumor the size of an orange. It was removed back in 2004 and she's perfectly healthy. A cousin of mine also had a brain tumor removed many years before that and has been fine for over 20 years.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 01-29-2013, 05:05 PM

Glad to hear you're making positive steps, Senator. Best of luck moving forward.

Draft Dodger · 01-29-2013, 05:07 PM

best of luck, man. damn.

stevew · 01-29-2013, 05:10 PM

I missed him around here. Hope it was successful.

Lathum · 01-29-2013, 05:12 PM

Wow, good lucj and god bless. Kick that tumors ass!

Tim Tellean · 01-29-2013, 05:13 PM

Prayers and good wishes....

dawgfan · 01-29-2013, 05:15 PM

Wow, this is completely out of the blue for me too. Senator has always been one of my favorite posters here. Glad to hear he's doing well in the wake of such serious surgery. Thanks for posting MIJB#19!

Abe Sargent · 01-29-2013, 05:22 PM

Well wishes and prayers

Radii · 01-29-2013, 05:25 PM

Wow. Good luck, man.

Kodos · 01-29-2013, 05:33 PM

Here's wishing all the best to you and a full recovery, Senator.

PilotMan · 01-29-2013, 05:35 PM

Wow, that sounds rough. We are all thinking of you and wish you the best of luck! We'll be here for support if you need us.

Young Drachma · 01-29-2013, 05:36 PM

Senator is the best. My thoughts and prayers with you for sure, sir.

JediKooter · 01-29-2013, 05:39 PM

All the best and a speedy recovery, Senator. Hope to see posts on here from you soon.

CleBrownsfan · 01-29-2013, 05:39 PM

Best wishes, Senator... Here's hoping for a very speedy recovery!!!

Sun Tzu · 01-29-2013, 05:42 PM

Groovy vibes being sent his way, pronto.

JonInMiddleGA · 01-29-2013, 05:51 PM

Whoa, had no idea. Gonna be tons of prayers, good vibes and very best wishes coming from a whole lot of FOFC'ers on this one, guarandamnteed.

edit to add: Hopefully it went without saying but ... me included in that "whole lot" for sure.

JPhillips · 01-29-2013, 06:03 PM

Good luck and God bless.

My father had a calcium tumor on or near the brain and had surgery and a similar recovery. Hope things go as well for you as they did for him.

TroyF · 01-29-2013, 06:03 PM

Well wishes, prayers, thoughts. . . you have it all from me. I hope the recovery goes well.

Glengoyne · 01-29-2013, 06:10 PM

Good Luck Senator!
Sorry to hear about this, but you and yours will be held up in prayer.
Looking forward to seeing you around here again.

Solecismic · 01-29-2013, 07:10 PM

That's a shock. I'm so sorry to hear about this, but glad you made it through surgery. I hope you make a full recovery.

spleen1015 · 01-29-2013, 07:11 PM

Sorry to hear the news. Hoping for a speedy recovery.

path12 · 01-29-2013, 07:42 PM

Very best to you. Hoping to hear from you around here again soon.

Comey · 01-29-2013, 07:46 PM

I wish for a full recovery, Senator. Thank you for passing this along.

Buccaneer · 01-29-2013, 07:51 PM

God bless you, Senator. I can truly share your pain as I had acoustic neuroma surgery in 2004. My surgery last 10 hours, 3 days in ICU and 6 weeks (?) recovery. If you recall, that was the reason I had to give up the Mohawks in IHOF and then came back with another team. I pray for a good recovery.

terpkristin · 01-29-2013, 07:59 PM

Holy moly. Glad he's doing well so far. There are far worse looks for a guy than the Bruce Willis look.

Hope he has a continued good recovery!

/tk

Sweed · 01-29-2013, 08:21 PM

Best wishes to you Senator for a full recovery. You'll be in my prayers.

Senator · 01-29-2013, 08:54 PM

Thank you everyone for good thoughts. Back to sleep for me.

Dutch · 01-29-2013, 09:07 PM

Pretty! Nice work, Senator.

Buccaneer · 01-29-2013, 09:08 PM

Yep, that's familiar except that they didn't shave my head. For those that don't know, you cut a semi-circle around the ear and fold that whole part back to expose the side of the head to drill a hole. Then it's a long, slow process going into the brain stem, taking stuff out as you go along. Once the tumor is removed (carefully so as to not mess up the facial nerve next to it), then it's a long, slow process to back out stiching up. Then you pack in the empty cavity with fat from your body.

Hang in there, Senator, I hope your neck muscle doesn't hurt as much as mine did.

INDalltheway · 01-29-2013, 09:10 PM

I hope recovery is going well! Will be thinking about you, Senator.

VPI97 · 01-29-2013, 09:12 PM

Get well soon, Sen.

JAG · 01-29-2013, 09:16 PM

Best of luck with your recovery Senator.

Thomkal · 01-29-2013, 09:17 PM

holy moly that's a lot of staples! You are certainly in my thoughts Senator, here's hoping for a quick recovery!

DanGarion · 01-29-2013, 09:38 PM

Wow. So happy to hear things went well with the surgery. My thoughts are with you on your recovery!

MacroGuru · 01-29-2013, 09:41 PM

Prayers and Happy Thoughts to you Senator!

Fidatelo · 01-29-2013, 09:52 PM

Wow, best of luck to a speedy recovery!

FrogMan · 01-29-2013, 09:54 PM

holy crap! Best of luck with the recovery!

FM

Warhammer · 01-29-2013, 10:00 PM

Wow! Get well soon Senator!

Just think, you need less make up to go out for any Frankenstein auditions right now. But please, don't have any neck surgery so you can justify the neck bolt.

JeeberD · 01-29-2013, 10:02 PM

I wish you a quick and painless recovery!

Izulde · 01-29-2013, 10:23 PM

Staples. It's that easy.

Seriously though, glad to hear you pulled through, and hope recovery is fast.

EagleFan · 01-29-2013, 10:27 PM

Damn, get well Senator.

TLK · 01-29-2013, 10:29 PM

Oh jeez... Best wishes, Senator

Swaggs · 01-29-2013, 11:27 PM

Sad news, but glad to hear that the outlook seems good.

Hang in there and get well soon.

AnalBumCover · 01-29-2013, 11:42 PM

Get well soon, Senator.

lighthousekeeper · 01-30-2013, 07:09 AM

holy crap - i saw that picture on reddit yesterday and was thinking about this thread. never thought it actually was you.

Subby · 01-30-2013, 07:28 AM

You are a fucking badass.

01-29-2013, 05:01 PM	#3
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	Wow, I had no idea. So I guess the surgery was a success then? That is wonderful news. Congratulations, Senator, and God speed you to a fast recovery. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

01-29-2013, 05:04 PM	#5
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	Wow. I had no idea at all. All the best of luck to you, Senator. Get well and back to full speed. My sister had a brain tumor the size of an orange. It was removed back in 2004 and she's perfectly healthy. A cousin of mine also had a brain tumor removed many years before that and has been fine for over 20 years. __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

01-29-2013, 05:07 PM	#7
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	best of luck, man. damn. __________________ Mile High Hockey

01-29-2013, 05:22 PM	#12
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Well wishes and prayers __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

01-29-2013, 05:33 PM	#14
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Here's wishing all the best to you and a full recovery, Senator. __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

01-29-2013, 05:00 PM	#2
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Holy Shitballs!! Jeezus Senator - had no idea. Sending prayers for a speedy and complete recovery your way man...feel better soon!!

01-29-2013, 05:01 PM	#4
digamma Torchbearer Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: On Lake Harriet	Oh, wow. Hadn't heard. Get well soon, Senator. Filibuster the sh_t out of that thing.

01-29-2013, 05:05 PM	#6
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	Glad to hear you're making positive steps, Senator. Best of luck moving forward.

01-29-2013, 05:10 PM	#8
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I missed him around here. Hope it was successful.

01-29-2013, 05:12 PM	#9
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Wow, good lucj and god bless. Kick that tumors ass!

01-29-2013, 05:13 PM	#10
Tim Tellean High School JV Join Date: Dec 2005	Prayers and good wishes....

01-29-2013, 05:15 PM	#11
dawgfan Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Seattle	Wow, this is completely out of the blue for me too. Senator has always been one of my favorite posters here. Glad to hear he's doing well in the wake of such serious surgery. Thanks for posting MIJB#19!

01-29-2013, 05:25 PM	#13
Radii Head Coach Join Date: Jul 2001	Wow. Good luck, man.

01-29-2013, 05:35 PM	#15
PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	Wow, that sounds rough. We are all thinking of you and wish you the best of luck! We'll be here for support if you need us. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

01-29-2013, 05:36 PM	#16
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Senator is the best. My thoughts and prayers with you for sure, sir. __________________ Current Dynasty:The Zenith of Professional Basketball Careers (FBPB/FBCB) FBCB / FPB3 Mods

01-29-2013, 05:39 PM	#17
JediKooter Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego via Sausalito via San Jose via San Diego	All the best and a speedy recovery, Senator. Hope to see posts on here from you soon. __________________ I'm no longer a Chargers fan, they are dead to me Coming this summer to a movie theater near you: The Adventures of Jedikooter: Part 4

01-29-2013, 05:39 PM	#18
CleBrownsfan Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: C-Town	Best wishes, Senator... Here's hoping for a very speedy recovery!!! __________________ *XBox Gamertag:* Pronk32 FOOL-X - Cleveland Naps FOOL - Cleveland Cyclones SLOP - Cuyahoga Spiders

01-29-2013, 05:42 PM	#19
Sun Tzu Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: In the thick of it.	Groovy vibes being sent his way, pronto. __________________ I'm still here. Don't touch my fucking bacon.

01-29-2013, 05:51 PM	#20
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Whoa, had no idea. Gonna be tons of prayers, good vibes and very best wishes coming from a whole lot of FOFC'ers on this one, guarandamnteed. edit to add: Hopefully it went without saying but ... me included in that "whole lot" for sure. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis Last edited by JonInMiddleGA : 01-29-2013 at 06:40 PM.

01-29-2013, 06:03 PM	#21
JPhillips Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Newburgh, NY	Good luck and God bless. My father had a calcium tumor on or near the brain and had surgery and a similar recovery. Hope things go as well for you as they did for him. __________________ To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now.. - Mr. Rogers

01-29-2013, 06:03 PM	#22
TroyF Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Well wishes, prayers, thoughts. . . you have it all from me. I hope the recovery goes well.

01-29-2013, 06:10 PM	#23
Glengoyne Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Fresno, CA	Good Luck Senator! Sorry to hear about this, but you and yours will be held up in prayer. Looking forward to seeing you around here again.

01-29-2013, 07:10 PM	#24
Solecismic Solecismic Software Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Canton, OH	That's a shock. I'm so sorry to hear about this, but glad you made it through surgery. I hope you make a full recovery.

01-29-2013, 07:11 PM	#25
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	Sorry to hear the news. Hoping for a speedy recovery. __________________ Why choose failure when success is an option?

01-29-2013, 07:42 PM	#26
path12 Coordinator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle, WA	Very best to you. Hoping to hear from you around here again soon. __________________ We have always been at war with Eastasia.

01-29-2013, 07:46 PM	#27
Comey College Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT via PA via CA via PA	I wish for a full recovery, Senator. Thank you for passing this along. __________________

01-29-2013, 07:51 PM	#28
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	God bless you, Senator. I can truly share your pain as I had acoustic neuroma surgery in 2004. My surgery last 10 hours, 3 days in ICU and 6 weeks (?) recovery. If you recall, that was the reason I had to give up the Mohawks in IHOF and then came back with another team. I pray for a good recovery.

01-29-2013, 07:59 PM	#29
terpkristin Grizzled Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ashburn, VA	Holy moly. Glad he's doing well so far. There are far worse looks for a guy than the Bruce Willis look. Hope he has a continued good recovery! /tk __________________ GO TERPS! https://www.flickr.com/photos/terpkristin https://twitter.com/terpkristin Last edited by terpkristin : 01-29-2013 at 07:59 PM.

01-29-2013, 08:21 PM	#30
Sweed College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2003	Best wishes to you Senator for a full recovery. You'll be in my prayers.

01-29-2013, 08:54 PM	#31
Senator FOFC's Elected Representative Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The stars at night; are big and bright	Thank you everyone for good thoughts. Back to sleep for me. __________________ "i have seen chris simms play 4-5 times in the pros and he's very clearly got it. he won't make a pro bowl this year, but it'll come. if you don't like me saying that, so be it, but its true. we'll just have to wait until then" imettrentgreen "looking at only ten games, and oddly using a median only, leaves me unmoved generally" - Quiksand

01-29-2013, 09:07 PM	#32
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	Pretty! Nice work, Senator.

01-29-2013, 09:08 PM	#33
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	Yep, that's familiar except that they didn't shave my head. For those that don't know, you cut a semi-circle around the ear and fold that whole part back to expose the side of the head to drill a hole. Then it's a long, slow process going into the brain stem, taking stuff out as you go along. Once the tumor is removed (carefully so as to not mess up the facial nerve next to it), then it's a long, slow process to back out stiching up. Then you pack in the empty cavity with fat from your body. Hang in there, Senator, I hope your neck muscle doesn't hurt as much as mine did.

01-29-2013, 09:10 PM	#34
INDalltheway College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Chicago	I hope recovery is going well! Will be thinking about you, Senator.

01-29-2013, 09:12 PM	#35
VPI97 Hokie, Hokie, Hokie, Hi Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kennesaw, GA	Get well soon, Sen. __________________ CT & Jivin - "Surprisingly Entertaining"

01-29-2013, 09:16 PM	#36
JAG Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: St. Paul, MN	Best of luck with your recovery Senator.