Guest Chainsaw Posted May 2, 2011 Posted May 2, 2011 Hi all, Due to significant health reasons, my time on TAA for the time being will be very limited. I always read EVERY post each one of you put up (which I enjoy). I thank you for your valuable contributions. I will try and post when I can. If you are over 50, get regular medical checks. You need to maintain yourself as well as your plane. Please fly safe...
Guest David C Posted May 3, 2011 Posted May 3, 2011 Sorry to hear about your health problems ... You are right about check ups . I recently went through a rough trot . Fortunately after a stint in hospital , and biopsies etc. I have been given some good news , and it looks as if I will be around for some time yet to annoy everyone . I really do know what it's like , especially awaiting medical reports that may bad ..that sort of thing occupies your thoughts from morning till night , it did with me .... Try and keep your chin up ... I think you have my phone number, but anyway I will pm the details again ... Anytime you want to chat just pick up the phone ... All the best mate .. Dave C
Guest Michael Coates Posted May 3, 2011 Posted May 3, 2011 Hey Chainsaw, Good luck - we are think of you !
Pete777 Posted May 3, 2011 Posted May 3, 2011 Looking forward to the the time when your back with us as normal, I'm POSITIVE I won't be waiting long. Keep doing this please - > , and this :tongue:.
cavalier Posted May 3, 2011 Posted May 3, 2011 Sad to hear you are not well ,I hope that everything turns out for the best.
Uncle Chop Chop Posted May 3, 2011 Posted May 3, 2011 Hey Mate. Hope you get better soon. I'll send you an E-Mail later today.
Guest Chainsaw Posted May 4, 2011 Posted May 4, 2011 Thanks for all your kind words guys. I actually don't know what my fate is yet, but am positive and calm in the mind. You can't control a plane if in a panic can you? I have good days and bad days. Today, i'm prob at 65% so a good one. I will try to pop up when I can.
siznaudin Posted May 4, 2011 Posted May 4, 2011 Here's to a positive outcome Chainy ... tailwinds all the way for you :luck:
Guest Darren Masters Posted May 4, 2011 Posted May 4, 2011 Chainy, just back in NZ from holidays in Aussie mate and shocked to read this. We just went through similar with dad not long ago and I know it all too well. Mate, you are a top bloke please please please keep your chin up. You WILL get through whatever life throws at you. PM on it's way to you my dear friend
Guest South Coast Sam Posted July 30, 2011 Posted July 30, 2011 Hi Chainsaw. Sorry to see you have developed some health issues. I know from experience that we can beat many of the challenges which throw themselves at us. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in June 2000, had a heart attack September 2001, I have artery disease, osteoporosis, arthritis, low blood pressure and two years ago suffered a minor stroke. But I'm still here and going strong. One of the reasons I joined TAA was to keep my mind off my problems by broadening my interests. I certainly agree with your advice to have medical check-ups regularly.I wish I had caught my prostate cancer before it became inoperable. I am only a newbie, but I know from responses of other members that you have many long-term mates thinking of you and wishing you well. Best wishes, South Coast Sam.
Guest Chainsaw Posted July 30, 2011 Posted July 30, 2011 Thanks Sam, I am still breathing...just. I am quite ill and going in for a 12 hour long op in the next 2 weeks. They say it will take me 3 months to recover and then I will be facing the same op every couple of years. No, not the best, but I'm a stubbon and determined bugga. If you can keep DC3's flying, well then so can I keep going too! My condition is very rare (one in one million people). About 20 people in Aussie only. I am quite positive (as Kaye would know how that works). I sleep 3/4 of each day and all night. Very little energy left. Mind you I still manage to go outside and watch that plane I can hear fly over. Safe flying all :)
Guest aviatrix27 Posted July 31, 2011 Posted July 31, 2011 Hey Chainy, been thinking of you heaps. When I went through the "big one" 3 years ago, this website and its members helped keep me sane. Had another minor scare in the last few weeks, but it was just a bit of gristle. Sleep is good, the body needs sleep to heal. After your op I'm sure you'll be a new man. Keep your chin up, and let Mrs Chainy know she's welcome to call me if she needs someone to talk to, especially in the middle of the night! Fellas, remember your health issues affect your partners too - so when they nag you to go to the doctor, just shut up and do as you're told! Huge hugs, and healing thoughts.
Guest David C Posted July 31, 2011 Posted July 31, 2011 Fellas, remember your health issues affect your partners too - so when they nag you to go to the doctor, just shut up and do as you're told! Huge hugs, and healing thoughts. Couldn't agree more ... Listen to your inner self , but more importantly , listen to the other half !! All the best Chainy .. I've been thinking of you too .. Dave C
Guest Chainsaw Posted July 31, 2011 Posted July 31, 2011 Kaye, Mrs Chainy says ta muchly, she was impressed at the care all you lot have given me. Yea, I appreciate it too. Dave and Kaye, I'll give you guys a bell one day soon. Fly safe
Todd M Posted August 6, 2011 Posted August 6, 2011 OMG Only just saw this thread (I am a bit slow of late, work work work) and all I can say is :(. How are you performing buddy?
Guest Chainsaw Posted August 6, 2011 Posted August 6, 2011 Thanks Todd, Not flash. The big day is the 15th. Not happy Jan!
Guest David C Posted August 7, 2011 Posted August 7, 2011 The 15th hey .... Well I'm not a religious type , but if I was I'd be praying for you , but as I'm not , then I won't be , but you can be rest assured that you are very much in my thoughts and I wish you all the very best , and as we said before " listen to the Missus , she knows you better than you do " .. All the very best my friend .. Dave C
Guest Darren Masters Posted August 8, 2011 Posted August 8, 2011 Chin up Chainy. You are a tough bloke and my thoughts are with you mate. I'll give you a call when back in NZ. I'm in the USA and heading back tonight. Just catching up with all the forum happenings now.
Guest David C Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 Chainy .. Well the big day is tomorrow .. I know I speak for all of us on here when I say that I wish you a very speedy recovery . I hope you feel much better and stronger within soon , and that this mountain turns out to be just a small hill to climb . As Darren said ," you are a tough bloke " ... Chin up , and clear skies ahead my friend . All the very best , and thinking of you .. Dave C
bsdunek Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 Hi Chainsaw. I'm new - this is just my second post. I am a believer, and know that prayer helps, so I will keep you in my prayers. It's a real bummer when your health is a problem. Keep doing what your doctors say - they know what to do. Wish you the best!
Guest Darren Masters Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 Hope all is well Chainy. Thoughts with you mate.
Guest David C Posted August 21, 2011 Posted August 21, 2011 Anyone got news on our mate Chainy ? ... I have left a few messages on his home phone number , but no replies yet . I know Mrs Chainsaw must be very busy and not in any position to reply which is understandable , so has anyone any updates ? Dave C
Guest Glenn Posted August 21, 2011 Posted August 21, 2011 Only on the day of the operation. I will try and contact Mrs Chainy for an update
siznaudin Posted August 21, 2011 Posted August 21, 2011 Thanks Glenn - we're all wishing him the best ... please pass on those thoughts for us when you speak. Geoff C.
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