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Stay positive Cliff, hopefully St Mike's will be able to help you.



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oshawacliff wrote:

The picture of my avatar was taken at Bothwell on the second floor from the escape railing of Old Autos. Was able to get a good perspective shot. That was on the weekend of my 75th birthday.


Cliff I hope the treatment options work out for you. 

You mentioned taking a picture of your car at Bothwell. 

The last time I was there was I think in 2014. In hindsight I recall seeing your car there. If I remember correctly  yours was in a cluster of late 60s Chevys that also included an original owner frost green 69 Impala SS427 convertible. Beautiful cars, all of them. 



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Getting ready for my doctors appointment on Feb 25 

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 Hair cut    EXTREME

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My new Walker

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 Thought I would  make  it easier to see what's  going on!





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I hope all goes well Cliff. 



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I hope all goes well Cliff. 


 x2 Cliff!

 



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Just got phone call that  my appointment has been moved to March 5th.

 There is another doctor on my case as well and he is at Baycrest Hospital and today we received an email package questionnaire to fill in.

The appointment is scheduled for July 

Looking for detailed family history.

Now have some research to do

 

 



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Thoughts and prayers, Bro. Getting old sucks, but it's (mostly) better than the alternative. Know that your fellow travelers in the obscure little Canadian-only Pontiac world are solidly behind you.

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I'll say it again Cliff ... all the best!



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UPDATE  MAR 7-21

Thurs I had a 3.5 hour video conference with a doctor at Baycrest Hospital and Friday had a face to face 4 hour interview at St Michael's Hospital in Toronto regarding my Hydrocephalus  condition.

 

The outcome is that I have to go to the Emergency Department on Tues where I will be admitted for a stent procedure which will have an adjustable valve so they can control the flow of the fluid from the brain to my stomach. 

I will likely be in hospital for 3  to 4 days.  Videos were taken of me both Thursday and Friday which will be the basis for comparison.

Much rehabilitation afterwards.

I managed to get a new walker measured for my height and added the optional slow down brake  

 

Will report back later

 



-- Edited by oshawacliff on Monday 8th of March 2021 10:10:00 AM

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Best wishes on your appointment. A friend of mine had that procedure over ten years ago following a brain aneurysm. It has worked out well for him and he still goes twice a year for a scan, but hasnt had any changes. I am sure that you meant Hydrocephalus for your condition I think spell check got you! Although I dont know you other than on this forum, all the best.

Paul

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Wow! I hope you get some relief through this procedure! I wish you the best!

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Sounds like there is finally some light at the end of the tunnel Cliff. This is good.



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On a lighter note, I've met you once and wondered how tall you really are.

Obviously taller than my 6' 2".  How tall ?

 

Regards, Scott (LandShark ...)



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Cliff it seems like the doctors have a treatment plan for you. All the best, hope it goes well. 



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6 ft 4 and shrinking!

used to be 235 lb.    now about 215.



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Sounds positive, Cliff!  Wishing you the best of outcomes with your procedure!



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Paul:

At the end of the day my personal spell checker went on strike!! 

I copied the spelling in your post, to correct my post.... Thanks  



-- Edited by oshawacliff on Monday 8th of March 2021 10:16:57 AM

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Well day 5 in hospital.  Drilled a hole in my head and ran a tube into my stomach.

With all the test done they indicate I will have a 20 to 30 percent improvement in my walking.

Am being assigned to a rehab center yet to be determined.

Cant be certain I will get my licence back but that's my motivation.

 

Got to get some fresh fuel in the tank!



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Good to hear the procedure went well. You are the second person I know who had this done. I hope it's not too uncomfortable. How long does this stay?

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Dont be discouraged by the 30%. My friend that had the procedure said it was done to keep him alive, not to necessarily expect much improvement in his condition. He has some issues, but is driving again.

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Just found out I will be transferred to Providence Rehab  hospital tomorrow at 8.00 am by ambulance. 

 Staff here have been super and the meals arrived HOT!  Just have to shift to a new gear.

I asked if my condition was considered a brain injury but was told my condition is Hydrocephalus.

 

Fluid  on the brain.

 



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oshawacliff wrote:

Just found out I will be transferred to Providence Rehab  hospital tomorrow at 8.00 am by ambulance. 

 Staff here have been super and the meals arrived HOT!  Just have to shift to a new gear.

I asked if my condition was considered a brain injury but was told my condition is Hydrocephalus.

 

Fluid  on the brain.

 


 Just had my stainless stitches out. 12 in my head and 15 in my stomach. Today is last day of covid isolation so   I expect to get busy with rehab.

 

 



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All the best Cliff, prayers sent your way ...



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All the best with your rehab Cliff.



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Cheers to you Cliff! How are you feeling? I know that sounds like a dumb question this early in your recovery, but can you give an update on the physical side? 



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