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> explanation of my current sig. (the health issues), trying to catch up on the little wheels and bodies and emblems
RJMII
post Sep 20 2010, 02:23 PM
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As several of you already know, I have Crohn's disease. This has led to many bowell resections, multiple abcess clean-ups, and more swollen joints than I would care to count. It has almost cost me my life multiple times, and I currently have just over 90cm of intestines. I've also had to deal with a certain failed medical device that also almost cost me my life, and I even had the pleasure of watching as my intestines ruptured through an open incision.

Over the weekend for RRC I had my energy budgeted out for activities to ensure that I would be able to participate without over doing it. This went along great until the way home when the little trailer I had with my engine on it blew a tire in the middle of nowhere. It added 3.5 hours of work to my day in driving time and tire changing time.

The effect this, and another possible infection, have had on me: I lost 12 pounds over the weekend. (I am 6'1", and dropped to 132). If I am unable to regain the weight it will mean another central line (translates to big friggin IV under my collar bone pointed right at my heart) that they will provide me with TPN (translates to white milky substance that will assist in nutrition that my body requires and is unable to acquire through diminished natural resources)

Currently I am only able to partially walk/hobble, as my right knee has began to become slightly puffy again, and my right hip is showing similar simptoms.

I absolutely refuse to give up; and I will finish the orders that have already been placed. I feel the need to make sure and communicate this as I do not wish to see a thread open up complaining about me when one of my main goals in life is to do honest business in all of my business transactions. When I took on the new tasks of wheels and emblems, my health was at a point where I could accomplish these adventures. It will return again, it fluctuates through-out the year.

There are a couple of emblems that I sent out that I wish to replace as well, and have promised replacements. These are still going to happen, I am working on them as time and energy allow.

There has been progress on the wheels; I made prototype 4 and had it at RRC. The 3d version is coming along quite nicely and I am really enjoying the opportunity to make these. I appreciate the pre-orders that helped fund the venture and R&D. A picture should be posted soon in the wheel thread, it's on my FB page and I need to add it to the thread on the wheels.

if the belongs in the sandbox; would an admin kindly relocate it for me? It has some content, but mostly about me and my issues.
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RJMII   explanation of my current sig. (the health issues)   Sep 20 2010, 02:23 PM
underthetire   Best wishes man, your a good guy.   Sep 20 2010, 02:26 PM
Vacca Rabite   Jim, I am not in a rush. Get better. Zach   Sep 20 2010, 02:57 PM
Cupomeat   ALWAYS, Take care of yourself first. Everything e...   Sep 20 2010, 03:14 PM
rick 918-S   Thanks for letting us know. We are watching the wh...   Sep 20 2010, 03:49 PM
strawman   Hi Jim -- I haven't ordered anything from you...   Sep 20 2010, 03:54 PM
McMark   :( High hopes for a swift recovery. And this i...   Sep 20 2010, 03:56 PM
brant   Jim, I didn't actually know about your illne...   Sep 20 2010, 04:01 PM
Mark Henry   Sounds just like a friend of ours, all started jus...   Sep 20 2010, 04:27 PM
Drums66   ..Real sorry to hear this...you'll be in my pr...   Sep 20 2010, 04:35 PM
ME733   ..get better dude.....a prayer or two might just h...   Sep 20 2010, 04:47 PM
Phoenix 914-6GT   eh <_< walk it off sissy. :poke: (seriou...   Sep 20 2010, 04:47 PM
RJMII   Oh wow, thank you everyone! I go lounge on the...   Sep 20 2010, 04:54 PM
orange914   wow, i would have never known with your positive i...   Sep 20 2010, 05:12 PM
MoveQik   Hey Jim, Who cares about the wheels & emblems...   Sep 20 2010, 05:25 PM
RJMII   Hey Jim, Who cares about the wheels & emblem...   Sep 20 2010, 05:30 PM
AZ914   Sorry to hear about that Jim... Just get well ASAP...   Sep 20 2010, 05:31 PM
RobW   Take care of yourself... It says a lot that you l...   Sep 20 2010, 05:34 PM
Cheapsnake   I wasn't aware of your health issues, but you...   Sep 20 2010, 06:41 PM
914Sixer   Sending blessings your way for a quick recovery.   Sep 20 2010, 06:51 PM
FourBlades   You are a talented guy and we all love seeing your...   Sep 20 2010, 07:42 PM
Dr Evil   You know how I feel ;)   Sep 20 2010, 07:55 PM
Sleepin   You know how I feel ;) Soft and squishy? ;) :l...   Sep 21 2010, 09:16 AM
kwales   Crap, I'm sorry you have this. Just had som...   Sep 20 2010, 08:05 PM
Gint   No need to move this. Take care of yourself Jim.   Sep 21 2010, 07:36 AM
zymurgist   Take care of yourself Jim.   Sep 21 2010, 09:52 AM
nsr-jamie   Sorry to hear this, honestly I did not know this. ...   Sep 22 2010, 08:25 AM
Tom_T   Hope you get well without all the lines & such...   Sep 22 2010, 04:40 PM
RJMII   Thank you everyone for the kind words and words of...   Sep 22 2010, 04:58 PM
RJMII   update: On Friday I had 250ccs of fluid drained ...   Oct 5 2010, 08:59 AM
mojorisen914   Hey Jim, Give me a shout if you need anything. I h...   Oct 5 2010, 09:59 AM
kfish914   Take care of yourself. Best wishes on feeling bett...   Oct 5 2010, 11:27 AM
TurboWalt   Jim, Take care of yourself, numero uno priority...   Oct 5 2010, 11:35 PM
RJMII   Last week started out with a scope and the doc sho...   Oct 19 2010, 01:21 PM
Cupomeat   hey Jim, Don't sell the car, your wife is rig...   Oct 19 2010, 01:23 PM
JRust   Yeah Jim doesn't exactly shout out his health ...   Oct 19 2010, 02:37 PM
BarberDave   :trophy: Hay: The year hasn't been a goo...   Oct 19 2010, 03:07 PM
RJMII   I had to bump this... I have spent about 25% of th...   Mar 23 2011, 02:40 PM
MDG   it was merely my super positive nature getting t...   Mar 23 2011, 04:04 PM
Valy   Get well soon! I know what your going through ...   Mar 23 2011, 04:43 PM
JRust   Anyone that can't wait for their RC wheels ...   Mar 23 2011, 04:11 PM
PeeGreen 914   Jim absolutely do not stress over the wheels...   Mar 23 2011, 04:12 PM
Vacca Rabite   Jim, it's an RC car. It's not as important...   Mar 23 2011, 04:28 PM
pt_700   wow jim! thanks for sharing this. best wishe...   Mar 23 2011, 04:53 PM
J P Stein   Mr. Crohns & I have been doing battle for bout...   Mar 23 2011, 08:49 PM
kg6dxn   No stress Jim. Take care of yourself.   Mar 23 2011, 09:02 PM
nsr-jamie   Sorry to hear this. I do hope you get much better ...   Mar 24 2011, 07:20 AM


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