Getting old is not a fun thing

[chuteless 1]

FYI: I have been told by my doctor, that I have a situation that needs further investigation regarding my prostate.

I have an appointment with a specialist on October 1st, and he will let me know if, and how bad the situation may be, and if there is any cancer.

On top of that, the hospital recently did some stress tests on my heart, and I was told yesterday, that I have two arteries or valves that are getting well blocked by Cholesteral ( I think thats how its spelt).

If these two arteries are not opened SOON, I will simply drop dead as my heart will simply stop beating...when I least expect it.

The blood cannot flow through the arteries, and that will stop me in my tracks.....literally.

Right now, I am so absolutely tired, I can hardly move. I am, walking and doing anything else in super slow motion. If I try walking fast, the heart causes extreme pain in the center of my chest, right next to the two arteries location, so I do not ( Cannot) walk fast.

They are planning to put a stent in the two arteries, and that should help.
I have an appointment with the cardiac unit at the local hospital on October 5th, but I believe that is for more tests.

Anyhow, I will be getting additional tests, but they didnt say what for......just more tests.

Meanwhile, I will be visiting a DZ this weekend, ( a POPS gathering) but I certainly wont ever be jumping again....its hard enough to walk and keep upright. Occassionally, I bounce off the wall.

I have had a very exciting and interesting life, and will be 78 on Oct 31st this year. I know where I am going when I leave here, and am certainly not afraid of my future.

Bill Cole D-41 Canada

aka Chuteless # 2 and # 3.

[wmw999 2,147]

My dad (who died at 91 last year) and his girlfriend (who was the same age) both used to say that getting old was most definitely not for wimps.

Take care, of yourself, of what's important to you, and who's important to you. And good luck in the tests and procedures.

Wendy P.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

[Beerlight 0]

Bill, hope they get you "fixed" up real soon.

Though I see in my dad, much of what you described and he's only 70. He just went through prostate cancer, surgically removed, and now cancer free. He has major blockage also, and they're trying medication but will probably require surgery.

The stents should give you some much needed energy. And prostate cancer, if caught early, can be squared away. Stay strong!

[Throttlebender 0]

I'd say that all sucks and I'm sorry you are having to deal with it. But I'd also say you're a bad ass for being able to jump out of airplanes until you were almost 78. Pretty damned impressive to me and I bet you've got some stories to tell.
Hell Man, you've already out lived most men, so don't give up now

Got luck!!!

Life expands or contracts in proportion to one's courage. ~Anais Nin

[CSpenceFLY 1]

I've heard that when they go in and open up those arteries that you will feel better right away. Good luck with all of that. I hope they can fix you up.

[skybill 19]

Hi Bill,
'Ya got me by a few, 'just turned 65 this year. ''Know what ya mean 'bout that "gettin old" thing. Best wishes on your gettin fixed up. We'll keep you in our prayers.

SCR-2034, SCS-680

III%,
Deli-out

[93zx11 0]

"If you let natural causes kill you, you obviously aren't having enough fun."

Sounds about right. I found out I had minor cancer at 20 years old. Not serious serious, but it sent me through a loop. I am determined not to let natural causes kill me. So far, no luck. Must. Have. More. Fun.

Anyway, I say you get the old wingsuit and we take a trip to norway. You game?

[freefalle 0]

Bill because of the blockages in your heart it is possible that your ejection fraction (is a measurement of the percentage of blood leaving your heart each time it contracts) is greatly reduced. Additionally the blockages are causing you to experience the weakness and exhaustion on exertion.

The good news is, even at your age one the occluded vessels are opened you should feel expoentially better. Many of the cardiac patient I have worked with said that although they were sore after the procedure they felt like they had 100% better.

Hang in there, and be well.


Chuck Bryan

[SkyDekker 1,141]

Bill, I will keep you in my prayers.

[Jewels 0]

The good news seems to be that you're finding all the trouble spots on the front end and not after the horse has already left the barn! Good luck in getting everything back on track again. The tests and procedures certainly can't be any fun but they sound like they'll all pay off well in the end.

I, on the other hand, am just feeling old!

TPM Sister #102

[skymama 35]

My uncle had this procedure done earlier this year and he reports that he feels like a new person now. Sorry to hear you are going through this, but good luck and do what the doctors tell you!

She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man,
because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon

[jumpwally 0]

Oct 5th !!! Canadian medicine..

Best wishes to ya !!

smile, be nice, enjoy life
FB # - 1083

[skyrider 0]

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Hi Bill,
'Ya got me by a few, 'just turned 65 this year. ''Know what ya mean 'bout that "gettin old" thing. Best wishes on your gettin fixed up. We'll keep you in our prayers.

I can vouch for Bill, he knows about getting old....

We sure ,miss you being around Perris Bill...

Gypsy Out.....

Sorry to hear about the D41's health problems, doctors can do wonders these days, but you have to do as they say after they fix those valves!

[chuteless 1]

A trip to Norway.....If there would be one reason I would bother to make 1 more ( or maybe several jumps), it would be certain to come from doing it ibn Norway. I watch that video, and that alone makes my heart beat faster.

How I would love that...even if it cause the heart to stop for good.

That is one tempting offer.

Thanks


Bill

[elightle 8]

Hi, Bill.

I am so sorry to hear about your two conditions. I am 20 or so years younger than you and only hope I can keep jumping til I am 78. Keeping in touch with your friends is very important and DZ.com is one good way. Sending good karma and positive thoughts

Ed

[93zx11 0]

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A trip to Norway.....If there would be one reason I would bother to make 1 more ( or maybe several jumps), it would be certain to come from doing it ibn Norway. I watch that video, and that alone makes my heart beat faster.

How I would love that...even if it cause the heart to stop for good.

That is one tempting offer.

Thanks


Bill

You know, they have wingsuit tandems now, and BASE tandems, I say we combine them and become wingsuit base #1.

[JohnMitchell 14]

Thanks for letting us know what's going on with you, Bill. I think you have a lot of good years left in you, hanging out with us. I know a couple of folks that have been thru the prostate thing. Get the robotic surgery, if at all possible. Get those heart arteries opened up and you should be feeling better quickly.

I'm glad you're at Peace with the World. You certainly should be, having lived so well and having so many friends. But we ain't done with you yet. Stick around.

[murrays 0]

Bill,

You've still got the spirit....can't be too old if wingsuiting in Norway gets you all excited!

I'l be hoping for the best for you. Hang in there!

Cheers,

Murray

[mccurley 0]

Oct 5th !!! Canadian medicine..***

Canadian medicine is a lot better then many other places
Here in New Zealand, unless you pay a lot for private insurabce the it would Oct 5th the year after you die!!!!

Watch my video Fat Women
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRWkEky8GoI

[PLFKING 3]

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I've heard that when they go in and open up those arteries that you will feel better right away.

Bill, I'm living proof that that statement is true. You'll feel good enough to jump within 2 weeks of the stents.......of course, your doc won't let you do it that soon, but I'll bet you a dollar that you exit another airplane without using the stairs.

Don

"When in doubt I whip it out,
I got me a rock-and-roll band.
It's a free-for-all."