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Posted by: The Cabinetmaker Sep 28 2014, 06:12 AM

I'm having a surgery on Monday to repair a bladder fistula (hole in bladder). The fistula has formed a tube that has attached itself to a diverticulum (diverticulitis) in the descending colon causing cross contamination between colon and bladder which causes infections. They will remove the fistula and close the hole in my bladder, and remove the diverticulum. Depending on the severity of the the diverticulitis they may have to remove part of my colon. Thank god, there is no cancer found as of yet. However this is a major surgery and not fool proof. There is a chance of serious complications or worse. Please say a prayer or two for me.

Curt

Posted by: Cairo94507 Sep 28 2014, 06:28 AM

You are in my prayers my friend. Speedy recovery.

Posted by: RobW Sep 28 2014, 06:31 AM

Prayers sent!

You are going to be back and driving your 914 in no time!

Posted by: 914Sixer Sep 28 2014, 06:32 AM

Sending prayers and thoughts your way.

Posted by: Bruce Hinds Sep 28 2014, 06:33 AM

Dear Curt,

We'll not only pray for you, but for your doctors and medical staff too. As I remember, Tulsa has some top notch hospitals. My brother was there years ago. Please keep us advised.

Posted by: ben*james Sep 28 2014, 06:47 AM

Big time prayers headed your way Curt, for you your doctors and your family.
Keep us posted.

Posted by: t collins Sep 28 2014, 06:48 AM

Prayers sent for a successful operation and your speedy recovery!

Posted by: type47 Sep 28 2014, 07:03 AM

Prayers and best wishes. Take some 914 reading material for the recovery room

Posted by: wndsnd Sep 28 2014, 07:17 AM

Good luck Curt.

Thoughts are with you.

John

Posted by: AvalonFal Sep 28 2014, 07:19 AM

Geez --- my prayers are definitely heading your way. Take care.

Paul

Posted by: altitude411 Sep 28 2014, 07:28 AM

Our prayers for you as well for a quick and full recovery. God bless you and the hospital staff. Be well soon my friend...

Posted by: JawjaPorsche Sep 28 2014, 08:10 AM

The whole 914World community wishes you a successful surgery and a speedily recovery.

Posted by: hndyhrr Sep 28 2014, 08:10 AM

Prayers, good thoughts, white healing light coming your way

Posted by: rhodyguy Sep 28 2014, 08:16 AM

hope everything comes out squeaky clean. literally….for many of us, we're reaching the age where things can go sideways in a hurry and we have to stay on top of our health. much positivity going out.

k

Posted by: OK914 Sep 28 2014, 08:34 AM

Thoughts are with you for a quick and speedy recovery.

Bob

Posted by: rick 918-S Sep 28 2014, 09:02 AM

* a good attitude helps with a positive outcome.

Posted by: Steve Sep 28 2014, 09:16 AM

Prayers sent your way!!

Posted by: Mike Bellis Sep 28 2014, 09:19 AM

Prayers sent! Good luck!

Posted by: billh1963 Sep 28 2014, 09:44 AM

Best wishes....I know someone who had that same type of surgery and recovery is not trivial. The good news is he felt like a new man after recovery!

Posted by: 76-914 Sep 28 2014, 10:10 AM

Prayers said. Godspeed my friend. Oh, you'll probably want to steer clear of Peanut Brittle for a few weeks.

Posted by: RobW Sep 28 2014, 10:20 AM

Our church is praying for you now too Buddy! All the best!

Posted by: Drums66 Sep 28 2014, 10:20 AM

....Prayer's & good vibes to you!

Posted by: PlantMan Sep 28 2014, 10:29 AM

Prayers your way from one cabinet maker to another!
Doctors can do amazing work nowadays! You will be back at it soon enough!!!

Posted by: pilothyer Sep 28 2014, 10:49 AM

Curt.....Be at peace. With all of us praying for you, the One Who hears, heals and guides the hands of the surgeon will surely respond favorably. All the best to you and your family.

Posted by: PanelBilly Sep 28 2014, 11:15 AM

I couldn't help myself!

Take care and report your progress

Posted by: Mark Henry Sep 28 2014, 12:13 PM

Best of luck Curt! drink plenty of fluids

Posted by: cpavlenko Sep 28 2014, 01:18 PM

Good luck with your surgery.

Posted by: Tom Sep 28 2014, 01:34 PM

You are in my thoughts and prayers Curt. Be mellow and think good thoughts. Like the Rottweiler in the picture, not worried!
Tom


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Posted by: Maltese Falcon Sep 28 2014, 02:58 PM

All the best Curt !
...and for a speedy recovery too.
Marty

Posted by: TJB/914 Sep 28 2014, 05:50 PM

Curt,
Prayers and good wishes for a successful surgery and recovery!!!
Your on my prayer list tonight.
Tom

Posted by: krazykonrad Sep 28 2014, 07:59 PM

Prayers and best wishes. I hope you're back behind the wheel of your teener very soon. (even if its making racing sounds because its on jackstands like mine).

Konrad

Posted by: JmuRiz Sep 28 2014, 08:15 PM

Best of luck, hopefully they get it all fixed up !

Posted by: worn Sep 28 2014, 08:57 PM

QUOTE(JmuRiz @ Sep 28 2014, 06:15 PM)

Posted by: r_towle Sep 28 2014, 09:03 PM

Good luck.
Will be thinking of you.

Posted by: 6freak Sep 28 2014, 09:05 PM

QUOTE(The Cabinetmaker @ Sep 28 2014, 05:12 AM)

Posted by: dw914six Sep 28 2014, 09:20 PM

QUOTE(The Cabinetmaker @ Sep 28 2014, 04:12 AM)

Posted by: Michael N Sep 28 2014, 09:36 PM

Prayers for you and a greats nights rest for the surgeon.

Posted by: JB620 Sep 28 2014, 09:48 PM

[quote name='rick 918-S' date='Sep 28 2014, 08:02 AM' post='2091148']
* a good attitude helps with a positive outcome.


It makes all the difference in the world... Bump in the road!!! As far as prayers- done!! Gonna send another shout out tonight and maybe even a reminder in the morning Best wishes, can't wait to hear you are feeling better!!

Posted by: Larmo63 Sep 28 2014, 10:08 PM

All the best from SoCal!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: ndfrigi Sep 29 2014, 01:11 AM

Just read this thread and immediately prayed for you for strength, successful procedure, comfort for your family, wisdom for your doctors and helpers during surgery and also for a financial blessing that God will provide! Take care and god bless!

Posted by: Ian Stott Sep 29 2014, 02:56 PM

Read this Monday afternoon, you are probably well on your way to a good recovery! I hope all went well, and best wishes from Moncton, Canada.

Ian Stott

Posted by: ThePaintedMan Sep 29 2014, 04:13 PM

Best wishes to you Curt! Keep up the fight and be positive!

Posted by: colingreene Sep 29 2014, 05:09 PM

hope you have a good plumber!
Feel better soon.

Posted by: Java2570 Sep 29 2014, 05:11 PM

Well, that really doesn't sound like a lot of fun....I hope you have a fast recovery and feel better!! Jon

Posted by: narino Sep 29 2014, 05:43 PM

Hope you have a speedy recovery!

Posted by: The Cabinetmaker Sep 29 2014, 07:35 PM

Success. No cancer. Doesn't hurt too bad. Thanks morphine. Prognosis is good. Sleeping a lot.

Posted by: 914Sixer Sep 29 2014, 07:39 PM

That's the kind of results we like to hear.

Posted by: pilothyer Sep 29 2014, 08:04 PM

QUOTE(The Cabinetmaker @ Sep 29 2014, 08:35 PM)

Posted by: 914 Sep 29 2014, 08:09 PM

Get Well and get back in your 914...

Posted by: Chris H. Sep 29 2014, 08:58 PM

QUOTE(The Cabinetmaker @ Sep 29 2014, 08:35 PM)

Posted by: PanelBilly Sep 29 2014, 09:22 PM

Sweet dreams

Posted by: PlantMan Sep 29 2014, 10:52 PM

QUOTE(The Cabinetmaker @ Sep 29 2014, 06:35 PM)

Posted by: RobW Sep 30 2014, 12:04 AM

QUOTE(The Cabinetmaker @ Sep 29 2014, 06:35 PM)

Posted by: lonewolfe Sep 30 2014, 01:18 AM

Well, I saw your post a day late but I hope you have a speedy recovery and are back on the road soon! Godspeed!

Posted by: jeeperjohn56 Sep 30 2014, 04:13 AM

Good luck with your recovery and take your rest as needed.

Posted by: CatDaddy60 Sep 30 2014, 05:57 AM

Good on ya! Speedy recovery.

Posted by: hndyhrr Sep 30 2014, 06:35 AM

great news!

Posted by: SteveL Sep 30 2014, 06:38 AM

Great news, Thanks for letting us know.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Posted by: rick 918-S Sep 30 2014, 06:52 AM

Posted by: JmuRiz Sep 30 2014, 07:51 AM

Great news, your bladder will probably never feel the same...but it's a worthwhile consolation for being cancer free.

Posted by: BuddyV Sep 30 2014, 11:10 AM

Posted by: 914_3.0 Sep 30 2014, 11:16 AM

Great news, Curt. Was going to wish you well, and read right on through to the report of success!! Speedy recovery!!

Posted by: d914 Sep 30 2014, 12:50 PM

Speedy recovery!! biggrin.gif

Posted by: Betty Sep 30 2014, 05:20 PM

Great news Curt!

Posted by: Big Len Sep 30 2014, 05:27 PM

Glad to hear....feel better soon !!!!

Posted by: eyesright Oct 1 2014, 07:57 AM

So you think your surgeon is good? Lets just see if he can work his way around a 914 project and get it off jack stands within 2 years. Till then, he's just a surgeon.

Hope you're feeling good and back in the shop soon.

Posted by: maxwelj Oct 1 2014, 10:32 AM

Get well soon Curt! hope to see you at Hallett in a couple of weeks!

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Posted by: blackmoon Oct 1 2014, 02:54 PM

Be well, prayers sent

Posted by: MikeSpraggi Oct 1 2014, 04:25 PM

Excellent. Kinda like finding out you got TTOD.

Posted by: Maltese Falcon Oct 1 2014, 05:46 PM

Way to go Curt +speedy recovery
Marty

Posted by: oldschool Oct 1 2014, 10:04 PM

I just saw this post brother thank God you're doing good.
get that rest.

Posted by: The Cabinetmaker Oct 3 2014, 06:50 PM

Got home a few hours ago. very sore. Gonna be a long recovery.Have to go back next week for the catheter removal. Besides that I feel good. Thanks so much for the prayers.I could have very easily came out of this with a colostomy bag.

I'm so glad to be safe and sound and back amongst my 914 brothers.

Posted by: r_towle Oct 3 2014, 07:41 PM

They pull on two....just saying.

Posted by: Bruce Hinds Oct 3 2014, 09:35 PM

QUOTE(The Cabinetmaker @ Oct 3 2014, 05:50 PM)

Posted by: rhodyguy Oct 3 2014, 10:40 PM

Good news.

Posted by: BeatNavy Oct 4 2014, 06:08 AM

Welcome back, Curt. Health issues and health scares certainly put things like stripped nuts and bad parts in perspective.

Good for you.

Posted by: worn Oct 4 2014, 08:19 PM

QUOTE(The Cabinetmaker @ Oct 3 2014, 04:50 PM)

Posted by: The Cabinetmaker Jul 25 2015, 12:20 PM

It's been almost 7 weeks and both patients are almost healed. I've got very little discomfort, and all the plumbing seems to be working as designed. Thanks to all for the prayers and well wishes. I had my last follow up with my urologist yesterday and got my first look at the painted car today. Going to start getting things reinstalled tomorrow. Doors, trunk lids, engine lid, lights, etc. Have a nos sigla( not a repro, but original) windshield too.




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Posted by: Chris H. Jul 25 2015, 07:24 PM

Great news Curt. Glad you're on the mend. Car looks nice! Take some reassembly pics if you get a chance.

Posted by: Beeliner Jul 25 2015, 07:49 PM

Love the color!!

Posted by: arkitect Jul 25 2015, 10:48 PM

Take it easy with the recovery. Will be nice to see your teener back together.

Dave

Posted by: RobW Jul 26 2015, 06:24 AM

Glad to hear both you and the car are recovering nicely!

Posted by: Big Len Jul 26 2015, 06:43 AM

What color is that?

Posted by: The Cabinetmaker Jul 26 2015, 07:51 AM

Reassembly starts today.

Color is L13m scarlet red. Original factory color.

Posted by: The Cabinetmaker Jul 26 2015, 01:49 PM

Made some progress today. Doors, front trunk, tail lights, vent glass are on. Have some goodies coming from Mark for the dash to windshield, windshield setting blocks, engine lid to rear window seal, and cowl seals. My painter, Mr Christian, will finish wet sanding and buffing tomorrow. I'll get back on it next weekend. Still have to do some work at the cabinet shop to pay for all this. Gonna be worth every penny.


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Posted by: elwood-914 Jul 27 2015, 11:41 PM

:congratulations

Posted by: porschetub Jul 28 2015, 01:40 AM

QUOTE(elwood-914 @ Jul 28 2015, 05:41 PM)

:congratulations

Posted by: euro911 Jul 28 2015, 01:54 AM

Dang, I never saw this thread until tonight, Curt. I went through the same exact thing back in 2010 ... then in 2011, they had to go back in and remove the gall bladder

Glad to hear you're out of the woods