Life Brain Tumor - Page 8

Saccopoo · 09-03-2015, 10:05 AM

So, that shit is fun.

Started having some really cool and powerful deja-vu at work on Tuesday, then a strong ominous feeling set in and then started seeing small, flashing rainbow colored lights under the brim of my hat. Figured that it was either a premonition about an earthquake (like animals get) as Salt Lake City sits on a fault line, either that or I was hitting a major fatigue wall as I had been working long hours and had been hitting the gym pretty hard while not getting as much sleep as required in addition to cutting carbs from the diet. Anyway, I got a little freaked out, went to the bakery, grabbed a croissant and detoured it and everything kinda went back to normal.

Later on, started getting the deja-vu again (and it was super good shit - like I was seeing the future and shit - and it even had a soundtrack going along with it), and that's about all I can remember. Apparently I turned to the guy next to me, said something about tripping my balls off massively and told him I was going to puke, then my eyes rolled back into my head and I passed out and hit the floor like a sack of potatoes.

Came to with the EMT dude holding a ice pack to the back of my mellon on a huge goose egg. They were going to call an ambulance to take me to the ER and I told them it was nothing and I was fine. Fortunately the HR guy was standing there and convinced me to go to the ER. When I got there they did a CT scan to check for concussion probabilities.

Dude came back into the room with the radiologist and said "Um, bad news. There is a mass in the right side of your brain and we want to do an MRI for more detail."

"Well, shit."

So they did that and sure enough, there is a golf ball sized mass sitting there with a bunch of fluid around it. Nuerosurgeon (chief resident who looks like he's 17, comes in and says that they want to schedule surgery on Friday morning. Okies.

So, I'm sitting here in the Neurology wing of the University of Utah hospital (which is highly regarded) worrying about these guys going to the Utah/Michigan game tonight and coming back into surgery tomorrow hungover as shit.

Bonus is, I've had two really hot nurses in a row the past two nights. Tried to convince both to give me a leisure massage and body shampoo, but they didn't go for it though I had a girl from work come by last night to visit who wanted to give me a hummer.

Anyway, I'm feeling pretty fortunate that shit went down the way it did, because I most likely would have blown it off for ever until it became really bad. (Although, I am going to ask them if it's benign if they can just keep it in there because I was digging the deja-vu bordering on omnipotence.)

Also I hear that the chief neurosurgeon is totally old school and I think I saw him sharpening his hacksaw on a rusty pipe outside and telling the nurse that she should find his favorite spoon.

Otter · 09-03-2015, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Iowanian

If this whole seeing the future thing turns out I would like to take you to dinner and talk about some stocks, lottery numbers and football scores.

I'd be willing to take care of the tab if this occurs as an attendance fee.

mnchiefsguy · 09-03-2015, 09:15 PM

Thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.

ROYC75 · 09-03-2015, 09:22 PM

Oh shit man, that's a hell of a way to get a brain transplant in becoming the next Braniac.

OK, seriously man, damn, that sucks, prayers and thoughts to you and the surgeons. God's speed!

Keep us up to date!

LiL stumppy · 09-03-2015, 10:23 PM

best wishes man. stay strong

Saccopoo · 09-03-2015, 10:28 PM

You guys are the best. Seriously.

I was going to try and sneak out and walk over to my cousins tailgate party but they said I couldn't take the wires and hoses out without setting off the alarms. ****ers.

Oh, I even turned down night two of offered hummers. I figured that sleep was important at this point. Although I was shocked how fast her shirt came off and how easy she was able to manipulate the drawstring on a hospital gown.

Again, you guys are the best.

Go Chiefs!

SeeingRed · 09-03-2015, 10:49 PM

positive thoughts sent your way...good luck, stay strong.

**DaneMcCloud** · 09-03-2015, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Saccopoo

You guys are the best. Seriously.

I was going to try and sneak out and walk over to my cousins tailgate party but they said I couldn't take the wires and hoses out without setting off the alarms. ****ers.

Oh, I even turned down night two of offered hummers. I figured that sleep was important at this point. Although I was shocked how fast her shirt came off and how easy she was able to manipulate the drawstring on a hospital gown.

Again, you guys are the best.

Go Chiefs!

You've got this, Sacc.

I look forward to seeing you post tomorrow night!

Sorter · 09-03-2015, 11:01 PM

Best wishes.

**DaneMcCloud** · 09-04-2015, 12:47 AM

Utah beat Michigan and Jim Harbaugh tonight.

Sac is aces.

temper11 · 09-04-2015, 12:50 AM

Best of luck sac.

eDave · 09-04-2015, 01:13 AM

Sent you a PM

booger · 09-04-2015, 01:20 AM

Damn that's scary, glad they caught it bud. God Bless

**BigMeatballDave** · 09-04-2015, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by J Diddy

When they remove it you should ask them to put it in a jar of formaldahyde and keep it floating by your bedside....You could call it meatwad.

Funny, for obvious reasons...

**BigMeatballDave** · 09-04-2015, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Fat Elvis

No. I just know that both he and my wife (breast cancer) are cancer survivors. He's got a nice zipper on his head whenever he shaves it in support of brain cancer research/issues.

Which side? Probably looks like mine.

Msmith · 09-04-2015, 07:57 AM

Sacc, I really admire your attitude in face of such daunting circumstance. You remain upbeat and even to be funny. It is almost like you are consoling us, not other around.

May God give you and your family peace and grace. Bless the surgeon steady hands and clear vision. And a quick recovery and no lingering effect.

09-03-2015, 10:05 AM
Saccopoo Kindness in words... Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Zion Casino cash: $10025483	Brain Tumor So, that shit is fun. Started having some really cool and powerful deja-vu at work on Tuesday, then a strong ominous feeling set in and then started seeing small, flashing rainbow colored lights under the brim of my hat. Figured that it was either a premonition about an earthquake (like animals get) as Salt Lake City sits on a fault line, either that or I was hitting a major fatigue wall as I had been working long hours and had been hitting the gym pretty hard while not getting as much sleep as required in addition to cutting carbs from the diet. Anyway, I got a little freaked out, went to the bakery, grabbed a croissant and detoured it and everything kinda went back to normal. Later on, started getting the deja-vu again (and it was super good shit - like I was seeing the future and shit - and it even had a soundtrack going along with it), and that's about all I can remember. Apparently I turned to the guy next to me, said something about tripping my balls off massively and told him I was going to puke, then my eyes rolled back into my head and I passed out and hit the floor like a sack of potatoes. Came to with the EMT dude holding a ice pack to the back of my mellon on a huge goose egg. They were going to call an ambulance to take me to the ER and I told them it was nothing and I was fine. Fortunately the HR guy was standing there and convinced me to go to the ER. When I got there they did a CT scan to check for concussion probabilities. Dude came back into the room with the radiologist and said "Um, bad news. There is a mass in the right side of your brain and we want to do an MRI for more detail." "Well, shit." So they did that and sure enough, there is a golf ball sized mass sitting there with a bunch of fluid around it. Nuerosurgeon (chief resident who looks like he's 17, comes in and says that they want to schedule surgery on Friday morning. Okies. So, I'm sitting here in the Neurology wing of the University of Utah hospital (which is highly regarded) worrying about these guys going to the Utah/Michigan game tonight and coming back into surgery tomorrow hungover as shit. Bonus is, I've had two really hot nurses in a row the past two nights. Tried to convince both to give me a leisure massage and body shampoo, but they didn't go for it though I had a girl from work come by last night to visit who wanted to give me a hummer. Anyway, I'm feeling pretty fortunate that shit went down the way it did, because I most likely would have blown it off for ever until it became really bad. (Although, I am going to ask them if it's benign if they can just keep it in there because I was digging the deja-vu bordering on omnipotence.) Also I hear that the chief neurosurgeon is totally old school and I think I saw him sharpening his hacksaw on a rusty pipe outside and telling the nurse that she should find his favorite spoon.
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Saccopoo Kindness in words... Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Zion Casino cash: $10025483	You guys are the best. Seriously. I was going to try and sneak out and walk over to my cousins tailgate party but they said I couldn't take the wires and hoses out without setting off the alarms. ****ers. Oh, I even turned down night two of offered hummers. I figured that sleep was important at this point. Although I was shocked how fast her shirt came off and how easy she was able to manipulate the drawstring on a hospital gown. Again, you guys are the best. Go Chiefs!
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Msmith Veteran Join Date: Jan 2004 Casino cash: $9098035	Sacc, I really admire your attitude in face of such daunting circumstance. You remain upbeat and even to be funny. It is almost like you are consoling us, not other around. May God give you and your family peace and grace. Bless the surgeon steady hands and clear vision. And a quick recovery and no lingering effect.
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