Not long for this world

[Pigpen]

I ordered my outer banks in February 22. I received it in August of the same year. Shortly after, I developed severe back pain due to old injuries (cracked vertebrae ) spinal stenosis, and arthritis. (I’m 67 y.o.) So I got out of the house less and less, eventually becoming homebound and having to sleep in a recliner. I was and am taking 140 10 mg. Oxycodone a month, and can still only walk about twenty feet before I have to sit. Due to the drug use, I couldn’t drive my new Bronco Sport. So now, almost a year later, it has less than a thousand miles.

In late June, after a severe bout of coughing, I began to cough up blood. Took an ambulance to the E.R. The diagnosis was pneumonia, and after a round of antibiotics and a couple of cat scans and x-rays, I was discharged. A few days later, I was informed that there was something going on in my right lung. A biopsy revealed squamous cell carcinoma, Cancer. It was also in my lymph nodes. Inoperable. I haven’t seen an oncologist yet, so I don’t yet know how long I have. Chemo and or radiation will probably be suggested. But I’ve heard the horror stories about people that go through these procedures. My girlfriend’s father took the treatments, and after a couple of years of misery, died anyway. My brother in law’s sister had the same miserable experience.

So I think I’ll just forego any treatment, and when it gets bad, either go into hospice or check myself out. So my Bronco Sport is the last car I’ll ever own. I regret that I never got to drive it more and appreciate it for the fine vehicle it is. I smoked 1-2 packs a day from the age of sixteen until about four years ago. I quit by using Chantix. I was a hard core smoker. If I quit, anyone can. So this message is a warning, and an encouragement to all of my fellow Bronco Sport owners to quit. If you haven’t started, don’t. Encourage your friends and loved ones to quit. I thought I was invulnerable, and would live to be an old man, like my recently deceased father. I was wrong.

Well, I’m now in a assisted living hospice. Many nurses, food, cleaning, checks every 2 hours. $5000 a month. Sold my home to the second person to make an offer. Now I have a 2022 Bronco Sport for sale. Area 51, every option except moon roof, engine block heater, and slide out rear picnic rack. Towing package included. 1400 miles on odometer. MiddleTennessee area.. Drop a reply if interested. It was 40K originally.

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[Bamsi]

Well, I’m now in a assisted living hospice. Many nurses, food, cleaning, checks every 2 hours. $5000 a month. Sold my home to the second person to make an offer. Now I have a 2022 Bronco Sport for sale. Area 51, every option except moon roof, engine block heater, and slide out rear picnic rack. Towing package included. 1400 miles on odometer. MiddleTennessee area.. Drop a reply if interested. It was 40K originally.

Sad to read that Pigpen! Only can wish you is no pain or suffeeibg, for you to be confortable!

 

[Escape2Bronco]

Well, I’m now in a assisted living hospice. Many nurses, food, cleaning, checks every 2 hours. $5000 a month. Sold my home to the second person to make an offer. Now I have a 2022 Bronco Sport for sale. Area 51, every option except moon roof, engine block heater, and slide out rear picnic rack. Towing package included. 1400 miles on odometer. MiddleTennessee area.. Drop a reply if interested. It was 40K originally.

Take care Jon!

 

[Mark S.]

I'm glad to hear you're getting full-time care. Stay strong, my friend.

 

[roboto65]

So glad you are in care hope they keep you comfortable as can be .

 

[DahliaDarlin']

Jon, Came here to check on you today and was happy to find an update from you. I'm so grateful you have found good care. Fewer safety worries for you and three squares a day without having to deal with preparing it yourself. I think of you often.

 

[Pigpen]

Good for you for warning people Pigpen.

I'm very sorry to hear of your breathing trouble.

I'm glad that at least your mattress is more comfortable. Would a small step/wooden box help with getting in and out?

My family and I are considering some kind of step. Bolt together out of two by fours for easy transport and assembly.

 

[sajohnson]

My family and I are considering some kind of step. Bolt together out of two by fours for easy transport and assembly.

You may be aware of this, but there are folding steps:
https://www.homedepot.com/s/folding stp?NCNI-5&gsitesearch

 

[Bucko]

Jon, Came here to check on you today and was happy to find an update from you. I'm so grateful you have found good care. Fewer safety worries for you and three squares a day without having to deal with preparing it yourself. I think of you often.

Yes, we do think of you daily. Lets hope you are getting the care you deserve, and with little pain.

 

[Pigpen]

Yes, we do think of you daily. Lets hope you are getting the care you deserve, and with little pain.

Pain under control with Methadone and Oxycodone 10 mg.
I get a shower from an aide three times a week. Meals delivered three times per day.

 

[Pigpen]

You may be aware of this, but there are folding steps:
https://www.homedepot.com/s/folding stp?NCNI-5&gsitesearch

None hold my weight. May be a custom. Jod required

 

[Pigpen]

None hold my weight. May be a custom. Jod required

Job

 

[MJE]

Thank you for posting your updates Jon. I wish you all the best for a good facility there to be as comfortable as can be.

 

[Mark S.]

Gang, I just received word from a friend of Jon's I met when I visited a few weeks ago: Jon passed away today.

I've asked for information regarding services; I'll pass along more info when I get it. For now, please keep Jon's family and friends in your thoughts.

 

[sajohnson]

Gang, I just received word from a friend of Jon's I met when I visited a few weeks ago: Jon passed away today.

I've asked for information regarding services; I'll pass along more info when I get it. For now, please keep Jon's family and friends in your thoughts.

Thank you for sharing the news, Mark.

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