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Posted 10/7/2010 1:39 PM (GMT 0)
2 years ago this very morning my life changed forever.  Surgery was done 7 am.  I must say I wish this had never happened but that was not a choice.  That being said here is a list of good things that have happened in the 2 years.

1. I made it to the Zero Club and so far stayed there.  Next test end of November.

2. I am dry.  Never need to have a pad.

3. Retired after 36 years as a teacher (high school counselor)

4. Have a wonderful wife that also does not work and we are best firends.  We do lots of things together but have our own life as well.

5. ED is getting better little by little.  Love life is good

6. Filled in my swimming pool and added a large outdoor kitchen.

7. Traveled over 12 thousand miles this past summer saw some of this beautiful country

8. Have met face to face with 11 or so HW members.  Made new firends for life.

9. Attended Worried Guys  GFMPH gathering in Rochester.  (what a blast)

10. Scheduled the April GFMPH gathering in Louisiana at my home.  All HW members are welcome.

Life is very good for me at this point in time and I thank each and every one of you for allowing me into your lives.

 

Cajun Jeff devil   

 

ps  yes I am a bit of a devil

 

Posted 10/7/2010 1:54 PM (GMT 0)

Congratulations. Jeff...nice post and thoughts. Hope to follow in your 2-yr. footsteps come this January.

Arnie in DE

Posted 10/7/2010 1:55 PM (GMT 0)
jeff,

you are blessed and have down well for yourself, pc or no pc

i consider myself lucky, to count you on a short list of people that i really consider to be a friend

david in sc
Posted 10/7/2010 1:57 PM (GMT 0)
Arnie I do hope the same for you.

David, I to consider you on my very list of firneds. So good to see you in the chat room last night.

Cajun Jeff
Posted 10/7/2010 9:41 PM (GMT 0)
Jeff - wishing you all the best for the next two years,, and the next two and the ....
-hugs
BRONSON
Posted 10/7/2010 10:07 PM (GMT 0)
Great Post, good on ya Jeff.............Kev from Aussie.

PS. Pint for me please !
Posted 10/7/2010 10:17 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Bronson nice hearing from you. Kev always nice to hear for down under. :) Today to celebrate I attended a 1hr spin class and then ran 2 miles. These young guys are going to kill me.

Cajun Jeff
Posted 10/7/2010 10:20 PM (GMT 0)
Jeff,
yep, the best thing about your surgery...was all of us! Thanks for the friendship
love you guy
Paul
Posted 10/7/2010 10:49 PM (GMT 0)
  • Jeff let keep bringing those zeros. tongue

Posted 10/8/2010 12:28 AM (GMT 0)
Jeff, my outcome is remarkably similar to yours, except I'm a .1, never had a pool, still working, don't travel much because of work...except for this, we could be twins! Wait a minute! We're nothing alike! Except for the wife, the love life, and the continence. There! That's better. Would love to come to LA for the April event and am trying to convince the wife that it would be GFMPH. Will let you know. Love your posts.

Bob
Posted 10/8/2010 12:59 AM (GMT 0)
Jeff,

What a mean Gumbo and fried green tomatoes you can whip up. The women on here would be amazed at how well a buch of PC bachelors ate at our gathering. Paul's breakfast casserole was superb as well.

What a neat group of guys we have on here. Guys who care for each other, guys who can laugh and laugh together, guys who can look PC in the eye and spit at it.

I absolutley cannot wait until April
Posted 10/8/2010 3:08 PM (GMT 0)

Congratulations Jeff.  Your posts and advice have been very helpful to me over the year that I have been here.  Thanks

Ray

Posted 10/8/2010 4:41 PM (GMT 0)
jeff,

That is a great 2 year report. Traveling, eating well and making  new friends. Doesnt get much better than that. Here is hoping that your four year report is even better!

Michael

Posted 10/8/2010 4:55 PM (GMT 0)
Jeff, congrats on the good report.  i appreciate your sharing your great attitude!

wishing you many more good numbers...

bob

 

Posted 10/8/2010 7:07 PM (GMT 0)

A great post, Jeff...and a great perspective and outlook.

One of the high points for me this last while was meeting the 5 other men, face to face, at GFMPH...all fine men. And it was a blast! Hope to meet more....even have an invite to see our good friend in SC.

Looking forward to April and your good news from your November tests.

Mike

Posted 10/8/2010 9:02 PM (GMT 0)
Good post Jeff. I hope I can be where you are at my 2 year anniversary. I really hope to make it to the next GFMPH and meet some of my PC brothers.
Posted 10/9/2010 1:57 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Jeff, how about adding to the list that you can now pee like an 18 year old again?

While not exactly being at the top of the list, it is nevertheless one of the benefits for me.

Thanks for the uplifting post.
Posted 10/9/2010 7:17 PM (GMT 0)
Red Nighthawk: Your right peeing like im 18 again and alsow sleeping all night long is a big plus. :) Thanks for the reminder.

Cajun Jeff
Posted 10/9/2010 10:17 PM (GMT 0)
Like I said the other evening in person; CONGRATULATIONS ! ! ! on the two years in the zero club. You are my hero.

k
Posted 10/10/2010 2:57 AM (GMT 0)
Best post of the week, Jeff, if not the best of the year.

It's always great to read success stories, especially when you're looking at the business end of that scalpel. Thanks for the day brightener.
Posted 10/10/2010 2:16 PM (GMT 0)
Congrats Jeff!! Cheers to the list continuing to grow and a lifetime of undetectables!!!
Posted 10/10/2010 5:03 PM (GMT 0)
How nice of a thread isn't it amazing that we can find a grace disguised in cancer. The wonderful people we meet and the new outlook on life sure make us wonder why it takes illness to open our eyes.
Glad you are in the zero club and I am betting you remain there for many years to come. With that being said it is time for me to hit the road running and then go for my swim

peace to you
Dale
Posted 10/10/2010 11:20 PM (GMT 0)
Great post. I hope to meet you in person next April!!!
Posted 10/11/2010 1:43 AM (GMT 0)
Dale you inspire me. I have been biking and now up to 40 mile rides. Just last Friday starting running which I have not done in a long time. Did 2 miles. Tomorrow will bump that to 3 miles.

Rob2 It would be great to have you here in April.

Cajun Jeff
Posted 10/11/2010 3:26 PM (GMT 0)
Jeff, thank you for the report. Very uplifting for my (our) spirits to hear you're doing well. Hope to be able to give similar reports myself someday. You definitely made my day.

steve

 

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