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You sure have had more than your share mate. In my prayers.
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Ill Health
- Thread starter nickyr
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Hope you continue to improve Nick. One day at a time huh? I am due to go into hospital next Tuesday for a Septoplasty due to chronic sinus infection. Basically I get a head cold and it just wont go away, effects my ears, my breathing, even my teeth not to mention making me less than the jolly guy.
Here's hoping we all get better quick, I'll bet the back injury gives you the most grief. After 25 years as a registered nurse working in a spinal rehab I can certainly relate personally and professionally.
Here's hoping we all get better quick, I'll bet the back injury gives you the most grief. After 25 years as a registered nurse working in a spinal rehab I can certainly relate personally and professionally.
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Thanks again everyone.
And good luck with your procedure Rod. One day at a time indeed!
And good luck with your procedure Rod. One day at a time indeed!
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Glad the transplant went well. I have heard of people doing really bad with the chemo before it. I think of you every now and then for some reason.
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I am doing really well now, how about you Nick? My best wishes.
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You're doing great buddy (from one "Nick" to another "Nick").
Hmmmmmm I wonder which one is 'Old Nick'?
Good news Nicky keep up the good fight!
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Well I'm still alive!!
Recovery is where it should be according to my oncologist so I'm happy.
About to install a SSD and 8GB of RAM in my white macbook so I must be feeling OK!!!
Recovery is where it should be according to my oncologist so I'm happy.
About to install a SSD and 8GB of RAM in my white macbook so I must be feeling OK!!!
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I guess that's a good sign. keep up the good work. May your instal and restore go smoothly.
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well that was easy!!
my 5 year old Macbook is now performing like it never has before!!
my 5 year old Macbook is now performing like it never has before!!
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Yeah, an SSD is truly a life-changer for old Macs.
Glad to hear things are progressing. Keep us "posted."
Glad to hear things are progressing. Keep us "posted."
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Glad to hear the update on your health. Will keep praying for healing for you.
I put an SSD into my MBP (early 2011, 17") so now I have a 17" MBA! I think you'll be pleased with the performance pickup.
I put an SSD into my MBP (early 2011, 17") so now I have a 17" MBA! I think you'll be pleased with the performance pickup.
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Glad to hear you are progressing well. Will keep praying for a full and perminent recovery.
I put a 500GB SSD in my 2009 Macbook and discovered a whole new rejuvinated computer. I had to clean and re-apply heat sink grease as she would overheat and shut down. Once I did that, she began running like a "new" old gal with a face lift!
Lisa
I put a 500GB SSD in my 2009 Macbook and discovered a whole new rejuvinated computer. I had to clean and re-apply heat sink grease as she would overheat and shut down. Once I did that, she began running like a "new" old gal with a face lift!
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Thanks for the update Nick. Seems like things are going well. Here's hoping things continue to improve for you.
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I guess that's a good sign. keep up the good work. May your instal and restore go smoothly.
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So glad you are on the mend!
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Hello everyone.
Quick update. Yesterday was the first anniversary of my stem cell transplant. Everything seems fine and my bloods are stable so all is good at the mo.
I did have a worrying few weeks about 2 months ago when my back pain returned to pre surgery levels so I was fearing the worst, but a CT scan showed no new damage or lesions so again all good (just gotta take more painkillers).
So once again thank you to everyone on here who has passed on their good wishes.
Now, to celebrate, should I replace my 3.5 year old iMac.................?
Quick update. Yesterday was the first anniversary of my stem cell transplant. Everything seems fine and my bloods are stable so all is good at the mo.
I did have a worrying few weeks about 2 months ago when my back pain returned to pre surgery levels so I was fearing the worst, but a CT scan showed no new damage or lesions so again all good (just gotta take more painkillers).
So once again thank you to everyone on here who has passed on their good wishes.
Now, to celebrate, should I replace my 3.5 year old iMac.................?
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Glad to hear you are over that hump. As for the 3.5 yo iMac? All I can say is, if I could I would, and you certainly deserve it.
I'm getting a set of Bose Bluetooth EarPods for my wedding anniversary, no more pesky cables for me.
I'm getting a set of Bose Bluetooth EarPods for my wedding anniversary, no more pesky cables for me.
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Terrific that you've passed that milestone! As for the iMac, that's still pretty new in my book. But then, I did hold on to my last Mini for 8 years!
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Fantastic news. Thanks for posting. The iMac....go for it. Spare no expense!
Of course, you don't need it. But you sure do want it:
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Of course, you don't need it. But you sure do want it:
Ian
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