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« on: July 06, 2019, 04:55:16 PM » |
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Most of you know or have heard of Grumpy.
Some of you are running his exhaust tips on your bikes.
Even more have had your Phat Gurls repaired or modified by him.
Grumpy is in the hospital in Tampa with a tumor in his stomach.
He has been in there several days now and will will have an operation on Tuesday. He will have more definitive news on the tumor on Monday prior to the procedure.
The operation will most likely take a good portion of his stomach and it is high up, closer to his esophagus as well.
To date he has now had a total of 6 blood transfusions.
Grumpy has had his share of mishaps lately with foot and ankle damage and just a few weeks ago some pretty serious hand damage due to an accident in his garage.
He is and always has been one of the "good guys". A true "Man's Man". A jack of all trades and the caliber of his work speaks volumes about who he is and the talent he has earned along his path.
Right now he could use our collective thoughts and prayers.
Please keep him in your prayers.....
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« Reply #1 on: July 06, 2019, 05:03:25 PM » |
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« Reply #2 on: July 06, 2019, 05:14:55 PM » |
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He will be in our thoughts and prayers.
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« Reply #3 on: July 06, 2019, 05:20:58 PM » |
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 Lord bless that man with a healing and his surgeons with the skill to do a good job for Grumpy
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« Reply #4 on: July 06, 2019, 05:26:11 PM » |
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I hope and will pray that things turn out well for Bill. He is a pretty tough old dude. If anybody can beat this, it will be him. I will always be grateful to him for the help he gave me in purchasing and servicing my Interstate. Get well soon Bill |
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« Reply #5 on: July 06, 2019, 05:52:19 PM » |
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Not what I wanna hear, thoughts and prayers his way
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« Reply #6 on: July 06, 2019, 06:41:46 PM » |
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Oh man, I'm too far away now or I'd go see him if allowed. Prayers for a full recovery old friend.
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« Reply #7 on: July 06, 2019, 07:07:04 PM » |
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Thoughts and Prayers for a speedy recovery Grumpy....
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« Reply #8 on: July 06, 2019, 08:18:01 PM » |
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PRAYERS up from da Missouri Ozarks. Get well soon Bill.  Praying for a good prognosis and a Really GREAT Surgeon. RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #9 on: July 06, 2019, 08:55:06 PM » |
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« Reply #10 on: July 07, 2019, 03:19:37 AM » |
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Terrible news, wishing Bill the best in this most serious time.
I met Bill and his wife about 5-6 years ago, when I had my Valk worked on by Bill, great people
As stated before, he is a real gentleman and a consumate professional.
Wishing him a successful outcome and a full recovery.
Heal fast my friend
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« Reply #11 on: July 07, 2019, 03:25:20 AM » |
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Prayers for Bill from here.
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« Reply #12 on: July 07, 2019, 03:32:08 AM » |
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Prayers for Bill and his family. They can do amazing things now days. Here’s to a successful surgery and speedy recovery. He’s a great guy.
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« Reply #13 on: July 07, 2019, 03:45:40 AM » |
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Prayers for Bill and his family. They can do amazing things now days. Here’s to a successful surgery and speedy recovery. He’s a great guy.
Hoping for the best possible outcome for a very well-respected and much-liked guy... Looking forward to some good news... soon! DDT |
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« Reply #14 on: July 07, 2019, 04:41:27 AM » |
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Prayers For Bill From Dennis and Shelia and as tough as Grumpy is looking a speedy recovery
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« Reply #15 on: July 07, 2019, 08:28:55 AM » |
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Wishing the very best, a full and speedy recovery.
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« Reply #16 on: July 07, 2019, 09:46:22 AM » |
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Sending prayers and good thoughts. |
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« Reply #17 on: July 07, 2019, 12:36:08 PM » |
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Anyone Know are E-cards an option where Bill is hospitalized? RIDE SAFE.
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« Reply #18 on: July 07, 2019, 05:39:20 PM » |
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Prayers for you Bill for skilled hands on Tuesday and a fast recovery.
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« Reply #19 on: July 07, 2019, 06:19:33 PM » |
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As of today Grumpy has now had 10 units of blood and 6 plasma.
Doctors are trying to fortify him as much as possible prior to his surgery.
He is in decent spirits as far as I can tell and appreciates the prayers and good wishes everyone has sent.
More information as I receive it.
Thanks and keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
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« Reply #20 on: July 08, 2019, 04:40:48 AM » |
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Prayers sent from Arizona!
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« Reply #21 on: July 08, 2019, 05:10:33 AM » |
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Lord bless that man with a healing and his surgeons with the skill to do a good job for Grumpy indeed! +1 |
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« Reply #22 on: July 08, 2019, 05:00:11 PM » |
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Prayers and all my best wishes during this difficult time.
+1 on those E cards if available.
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« Reply #23 on: July 08, 2019, 05:39:16 PM » |
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Update - More and more blood.
Grumpy is convinced the hospital is run by Vampires........
He will be prepped tomorrow around 6AM for an early morning procedure.
He said he does not like the odds the doctors are giving him due to the issue itself and his age.
I have a good feeling and hope to be right. He is a strong man.
Will be in touch with his wife somewhere around Noon for an update on him
Prayers tonight and tomorrow, keep him in your thoughts!
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« Reply #24 on: July 08, 2019, 05:41:18 PM » |
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Grumpy is a Big part of this VRCC family, and we all wish him well and speedy recovery.
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« Reply #25 on: July 08, 2019, 07:41:35 PM » |
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He is in our thoughts and prayers.
He is a strong man and we all hope for the best outcome and a full recovery.
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« Reply #26 on: July 08, 2019, 07:56:17 PM » |
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Prayers and positive thoughts for Grumpy from BC. Hoping to hear good news in the coming days..
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« Reply #27 on: July 09, 2019, 03:33:40 PM » |
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UPDATE -
Grumpy made it through surgery!!
Surgery was a lot longer than expected and he is weak but kicking.
The tumor was indeed cancer. No other details on that yet.
The surgeons had to remove his entire stomach. He is in for a long recovery.
He will apparently be remaining at the hospital for the next 10-12 days. Doctors say they will be trying to get him up and walking in 2 days.
Although extremely uncomfortable and immobile and weak his wife handed the phone to him and I was able to hear his voice. He sounded weak but upbeat. Not bad for someone who has gone through what he just did.
Keep the prayers coming as he is far from out of the woods yet.
He said he is very grateful for everyone and their best wishes and prayers for him and thanks to all.
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« Reply #28 on: July 09, 2019, 03:36:41 PM » |
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UPDATE -
Grumpy made it through surgery!!
Surgery was a lot longer than expected and he is weak but kicking.
The tumor was indeed cancer. No other details on that yet.
The surgeons had to remove his entire stomach. He is in for a long recovery.
He will apparently be remaining at the hospital for the next 10-12 days. Doctors say they will be trying to get him up and walking in 2 days.
Although extremely uncomfortable and immobile and weak his wife handed the phone to him and I was able to hear his voice. He sounded weak but upbeat. Not bad for someone who has gone through what he just did.
Keep the prayers coming as he is far from out of the woods yet.
He said he is very grateful for everyone and their best wishes and prayers for him and thanks to all.
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« Reply #29 on: July 09, 2019, 03:39:11 PM » |
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Excellent to hear! And one can actually get along pretty well without a stomach, believe it or not... Mine was disconnected 5 years ago, and I've met others who've had theirs fully removed, so it's not quite as horrid as it sounds, although he DOES have a long road ahead of him!
Hoping for the best, and thanks for the updates!
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« Reply #31 on: July 09, 2019, 03:42:50 PM » |
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Good to hear of the success. Scary to hear of the cancer.
Could someone knowledgeable explain what living without a stomach means?
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« Reply #32 on: July 09, 2019, 03:53:03 PM » |
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Could someone knowledgeable explain what living without a stomach means?
For a while, IV nutrients, then up to clear liquids, over time soft foods, and over a lot of time can get back to most regular foods. He will lose a lot of weight. But he'll still be able to eat, just not as much, and some things might cause him issues. Five years out there's nothing I can't eat, but it's taken a lot of time for my body to re-adjust and adapt, but the body is an incredible machine, and can overcome a lot of things. More official info: https://www.webmd.com/cancer/what-is-gastrectomy#2-5 |
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« Reply #33 on: July 09, 2019, 04:02:28 PM » |
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Good news indeed that he made it thru the big step, now we're praying for a speedy recovery. He's a great guy and a real strong individual and he will pull through this God willing
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« Reply #34 on: July 09, 2019, 04:53:36 PM » |
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Praying for Bill. He is a god dude. Met him once and hope to again |
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« Reply #35 on: July 09, 2019, 04:54:10 PM » |
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Thank you GOD! Great News that Bill Still be Kickin. RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #36 on: July 10, 2019, 04:31:32 AM » |
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Thanks for the update Pappy.
Stay strong and heal quickly Bill.
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« Reply #37 on: July 10, 2019, 05:15:09 AM » |
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Best wishes for a speedy recovery and smooth adjustment to the new plumbing!
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« Reply #38 on: July 10, 2019, 08:12:27 AM » |
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Met Grumpy in Johnson City, TN at IZ in 07 or 08. Helluva nice guy. Hope he's doing well and can conquer this.
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« Reply #39 on: July 10, 2019, 05:28:22 PM » |
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7/10 - Update
Grumpy had one Hell of a night last night. Pain was so bad they did a spinal epidural block on him to try and get it in check. He also had at least one on-demand pump to further try to keep the pain in check. By his own words.... "I was on some heavy-duty drugs"
Hoping the good Lord gives him a better night tonight.
He is far from out of the woods so please keep him in your continued thoughts and prayers and...thank you!
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