Off the Wall?

J.C.A._3

I know it's Friday night, but i've had a rough 2 weeks and can finally get this off my chest. (Thank GOD!)

Most of us are/have been in the trade for quite a few years now. We deal with things daily that we still aren't so sure about AND things that we know can cause health problems, but seldom do anything about them.

After getting my Dad home this afternoon, after 2 weeks in the hospital made me try to get all of us to consider things we take for granted everyday.

#1 Be careful out there.

#2 See a doctor once in a while...whether you think you need to or not.

#3 Don't take any chances!!!!!

My Dad came home from 2 weeks in hospital after the discovery of colon cancer. The unique and age related circumstances led to the doctors testing further, and finding signs and signals of prostate problems that were not showing YET, but soon to follow.

The doctors decided to do both surgeries at the same time, and spare him from having to go through different procedures with the risks involved. I think they made the right decision, and He's home.

Get the proper tests when age appropriate. Your doctor can and should tell you when that is...but only if you see him/her regularly!!! Get a physical and take the tests they ask you to.Make sure you know , and can give him any family history .Go back for followup appointments and follow their recommendations.

As busy as we all are...if you ain't there to perform the work because you're DEAD...your customers will be really pissed off!

Chris

Constantin

Good suggestions...

.... and I hope that your father makes a speedy and full recovery. With any luck, the power of percoset, et. al. will make it relatively pain-free as well.

Isn't it funny/tragic how many times we urge homeowners to get their heating equipment serviced once per year, yet how few of us follow that advice for their own bodies? There never is enough time, is there, until you lie on the operating room table?

don_52

Well said...

Chris,

Well said, I couldn't agree more, we all must look after
ourselves just as you stated.

How many of us "guys" do that though? I'm guilty of this
myself, we put our families and loved one's first yet forget
if we do not take care of ourselves we can do little to
help others.

I wish your father a speedy recovery.

Regards & God Bless, db

Dave Palmer_3

Dad

Best to you and your Dad,my Dad had part of his lung removed a couple of years ago. Worse part is seeing the man you worship as a kid being sick,Dave

Alan R. Mercurio_3

Good advice Chris and please know that Dad will be in my prayers.

Your friend in the industry,
Alan R. Mercurio

www.oiltechtalk.com

EBEBRATT-Ed

hope he makes a full recovery and is soon well.

ED