Very Dissapointing for Me.....

[martyo]

While I was in Atlanta this weekend for the Fat Car Shootout, the vision in my right eye started to fail again.

This is a scary situation for me and very disappointing as I finally thought I was on the mend after months of surgery and treatment.

So, it looks like I will be starting all over again with the surgery/treatments next week.

A few thoughts/prayers would be appreciated.

[Bigdogjim]

Get well my friend.

Prayers sent!

[Krytin]

I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers Marty - hang in there!

[Cobra25]

I'm sorry to hear this is happening too you, We will pray for you & we hope this problem gets resolved .

[MarauderTJA]

Marty I sincerely hope things get better for you. I had two eye surgeries over the years and I deeply feel for you. Get well my friend.

[Haggis]

Chris and I will keep you in our prayers.

[MM03MOK]

Oh Marty! Time to come back to Boston? We know what MEEI can do first hand. Prayers and positive thoughts for sure!

:bunny:

[Pops]

Good luck Marty and you will be in my thoughts also.

[Blackmobile]

Sorry to hear the news after such a great weekend. Wish we could have met at the event. You are in our prayers my friend for a speedy recovery.

Ed

[KillJoy]

Best wishes to you Marty.

KillJoy

[LordVader]

Marty,

Good luck with your vision problems. Words sent to the big guy on your behalf. Stay well.

[ckadiddle]

You have our prayers, Marty. Anything wrong with eyes is scary.

[cyclopsram]

I lost my right eye to a malignant melanoma 12 years ago...I have been averaging 40000 miles a year in my Panthers and trucks with no problems ... added some extra mirrors... It is amazing how well the rest of the body adapts... I can hear better..cars approaching from my blind side etc...Good luck to you with your problem and may you recover quickly...

[martyo]

I lost my right eye to a malignant melanoma 12 years ago...I have been averaging 40000 miles a year in my Panthers and trucks with no problems ... added some extra mirrors... It is amazing how well the rest of the body adapts... I can hear better..cars approaching from my blind side etc...Good luck to you with your problem and may you recover quickly...

That is encouraging news. You know exactly how I feel.

The down side to this disease is that it is usually "symmetrical" -- what hits the left eye hits the right eye. That is the truly scary part.

[teamrope]

You're in our Prayers as well.

[vkirkend]

MArtyo, You have the best wishes for a speedy recovery from me and my family.

[Bradley G]

You are in my prayers Marty, for a Speedy recovery.

[Breadfan]

Marty, you're in our prayers as well, wishing you a speedy and lasting recovery!

[TooManyFords]

The down side to this disease is that it is usually "symmetrical" -- what hits the left eye hits the right eye. That is the truly scary part.

I'm there for ya and you can always ride with me. Besides, when people ride in ProRauder I understand they usually have both eyes screwed tightly shut and there is a loud scream from somewhere in the car...

;)

John

[Local Boy]

Best wishes Brutha...We'll keep you in our prayers...God's speed in recovery.

ALOHA

[Master]

Wishing you all the best for a speedy recovery!

[ParkRanger]

Hoping all goes well for you Marty.
And remember - don't let the bastards get you down!

PR :burnout:

[Marauder]

Get well soon. My grandma had a few eye surgeries over the years so I know how it can be.

[Bluerauder]

Understand your disappointment when you were on the road to recovery. Thoughts and prayers go out for successful treatment and surgery.

[PhastPhil]

Marty, my family and I will pray for your full recovery !

[Raudermaster]

Prayers made Marty! You'll be ready next year to regain fastest MM for sure!

[SID210SA]

Martin, My prayers are with you.....hope everything goes well.....

mike

[dreydin]

dang man, sorry to hear that =(

[FordNut]

Really sorry to hear about the relapse. You have my thoughts and prayers.

[Zack]

I SEE good things for you Marty.
Get well!

[sailsmen]

Best of luck and will pray for you.

Please seek a second opinon. All Drs, even the best are human.

My grandfather was one of the first EENT Drs in the country.

A good client who I have known since 1989 is legally blind. He is a realestate lawyer and owner of an oil field service company. His wife has been his reader since college.

He is a car nut and I have taken him for a ride in my Marauder. He hunts, goes to ball games, does every thing but drives.

We have had several car discussions.

I never think of him as blind. He is anything but blind.

[2003 MIB]

We love you in part of the world and hope you get better soon. Prayers sent!

[knine]

Get better soon !

[gonzo50]

May GOD bless you now and always, get well soon with a speedy recovery from the surgery and treatments.

Take good care of yourself.

[SMOKE]

Prayers Marty...be well....

JWM

[Smokie]

Marty keep your chin up and trust in God, prayers have already been sent on your behalf my friend for a top priority healing... God Bless, Javier.

[Dr Caleb]

That is encouraging news. You know exactly how I feel.

The down side to this disease is that it is usually "symmetrical" -- what hits the left eye hits the right eye. That is the truly scary part.

Best wishes for a
speedy recovery Marty.

Best wishes for a
speedy recovery Marty.

Don't forget to
pinch the nurses.

Don't forget to
pinch the nurses.

[jgc61sr2002]

Marty - Have been keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Hope all goes well and a speedy recovery.
John

[MADRODER]

Hope all goes well, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

[Glenn]

Marty:

We think the world of you. You have blazed many MM trails and accomplishments. God Bless and prayers go with you.

Glenn

[MM03MOK]

Our thoughts and prayers are with you today, Marty. We're here for you!

[RF Overlord]

Marty, I know all too well how scary vision problems are, and I wouldn't wish that on anyone. You are in my thoughts and prayers daily.

"Mi shebeirach imoteinu
M'kor habracha l'avoteinu"

[martyo]

Thanks guys!

I am just sitting here waiting on the ambulette to come get me. This is the worst part --- the stress before the storm!

[wchain]

Take care of yourself marty!
:grouphug:

[ckadiddle]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery marty.

I had elective eye surgeries a few years ago, something I had been praying for medical science to come up with for decades. I was very much looking forward to it. When it came down to that first surgical morning, laying prepped for surgery on the stretcher, I was still scared sheetless. All I can say is:

May the inventors and manufacturers of the drug Versed be forever blessed.

[2003 MIB]

Wishing you a fast and complete recovery, Mr. Ochs.

[RoyLPita]

We will be praying for you. We will also hope for the best for you.

[hbarrett]

I wish you the best on your surgery and treatments.

[Motorhead350]

Good luck with everything and a "moving violation" pace recovery.

[rayjay]

Sorry to hear this Marty, thoughts and prayers sent for a speedy recovery.

[fastcar]

Sorry to hear of your difficulties. Wishing you the best in health, and happiness, and praying for God's Kingdom to come, where 'No resident will say 'I am sick'.' - Isaiah 33:24. See also Revelation 21: 3,4.

fastcar:burnout:

[1of327]

hope all is well and that you recover quickly, You are in my prayers.

[2003 MIB]

I hope someone reads these posts to him.

Marauderbug still around? She doesn't post anymore.

[martyo]

I hope someone reads these posts to him.

Marauderbug still around? She doesn't post anymore.

She's around -- she just doesn't post. For some reason, she hates my cars!! :P

It was a very rough day. The surgery was very long (2 hours) and the initial news was not great. My retina is in rough shape. The doctor said that if this surgery doesn't work, we will only get one more chance and that each time he goes inside my eye, the chances for better vision get slimmer.

I came home this evening and took pain killers because my head felt like it was in a vice. On top of that I had severe nausea (a common side effect from the procedure he was using). So now I am flight restricted again.

I will not lie, I am starting to get very depressed.

And, if you are wondering what I am doing up, the answer is I can't sleep!

I keep praying for better results and I ask you guys to as well.

[FordNut]

Hang in there Marty, we're pulling for you.

[MADRODER]

Keep the Faith, my thoughts and prayers are with you......

[Krytin]

Marty, I will step up my efforts with the Big Guy. I don't know how my account stands with him, but whatever good that I have, it's yours.

[2003 MIB]

We will certainly crank up the prayer effort in these parts. I'm very concerned that the depression you are starting to feel could turn into a self fulfilling prophecy. I can’t imagine what you are feeling but certainly empathize with the horrible year you’ve had with this issue and Stan’s passing (Hell, who knows what else might be out there you didn't share).
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So what should be on tap for today? Get your Dr. to call in a script for some Phenigrin for the nausea (no known painkiller interactions) and tell Marauderbug she’d better learn to love these cars- she might be doing your short term driving.<o:p></o:p>

[2003 MIB]

Get the Phenigrin as an oral solid- the suppositories taste funny.

[Hack Goby]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Marty.

[Jessica]

Marty,
We miss you and love you, and our prayers are with you.
Good luck today,
Love,
Jess, Bear and Gage

[GAMike]

We're with ya Marty! Keep your chin up. Positive Mental Attitude. Gotta have it, no matter the odds.............. Never give up.

Best regards,

[TooManyFords]

All kidding aside, I sure hope you can beat this Marty. Just remember you have friends and we all are pretty good listeners.

PM me your address again and I will get you out a copy of my new Drag Week 2007 DVD (3+ hours) and my new SSHS7 DVD (1 hour) I just finished. When you feel up to it, these should cheer you up.

I even have the clip in there of you driving ProRauder around!

Cheers

John

[JVJ]

Good luck Marty, thoughts and prayers my friend!

[jaywish]

Hey Marty,

Just saw this thread. That really sucks. I'm glad there are treatment options and I know you are, even if they aren't going so well yet. I know I'd be down about this if it was me. We are human and can't help these kind of things. I'll pray, for it can help.

It's funny because I've really been thinking about Burgers and Wings. I haven't been to the Candle Light since we were last there and I am well overdue. 774-3604 is still my cell. Give me a call, I'm hungry all hours. Even a diner works.

Jay

[Glenn]

Marty:

Hang in there Marty. I know it is rough, but you have alot of friends on many nets that are pulling for you for to get well soon.

Glenn