Time away from 3reef!

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  1. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    Hello again friends and fellow reefers and marine aquarium enthusiasts! I didn't want you to think that I abonded you all here at 3reef. My father was diagnosed with prostate cancer about a month or so ago and was instructed by his doctor/specialist to seek surgery and the removal of his prostate to rid the cancer from his body. Because of this I, decided that it made alot of sense to be there not only to offer support and comfort to my mother but help, enlightenment and motivation to my father while undergoing the surgical process via the Da Vinci method(robotics and small incisions). My parents live in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, though my fathers surgery was in the Columbia area of South Carolina at the Palmetto/Columbia Heart Hospital.
    I arrived back the other day as my father's surgery was a success! They removed the prostate and all the cancerous tissue as well in the two hour time frame under the knife and under the care of the specialist!
    Nice to be back here at 3reef, though during the 14 day timeframe I have been gone, my fish tanks took a slight hit, though my girlfriend did a yoeman's job of maintaining the tanks and livestock as well. Water changes, altering of water parameters, cleaning and repositioning of some of my corals needed to be addressed, so I will see how things pan out now after all of these were taken care of!
    Take care all...good to be back!
    Tom
     
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  3. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    Good to have you back. Best thoughts and wishes to your father, family and yourself!
     
  4. RHorton

    RHorton Pajama Cardinal

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    Welcome back , it is good to hear that the surgery went good. Prayers for a good recovery.
     
  5. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    WELCOME BACK TOM!
    Glad to hear things went well.
     
  6. psiclone

    psiclone Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Lol I work with the davinci robot. We call ours wall-e. Glad to hear the surgery went well.
     
  7. chris adams

    chris adams Purple Tang

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    Welcome back your insight has been missed. Glad to hear your dad is doing well and I am sure both your parents appreciated having you around.
    Thought and prayers for you fathers quick recovery.
     
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  9. =Jwin=

    =Jwin= Tassled File Fish

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    I'm a medical transcriptionist and have typed many Da Vinci prostate surgeries. It's an amazing procedure and the recovery time is so much better than the traditional prostatectomy. Fortunately, prostate cancer is one of the less minimally invasive cancers. Your father should do great!

    I'm glad you could be with your family during this time. :)
     
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  10. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    Glad to have you back Tom

    Sometimes things happen in life and posting on a forum isn't exactly high on the priority list. I was just thinking about you today and was probably going to contact you by Sunday.

    I'm so glad to hear that your dad did well with the surgery.
     
  11. Siddique

    Siddique Dragon Wrasse

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    Glad to have you back... All the best to you and your family.
     
  12. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    Thankyou all for the kind responses and warm welcome back!