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B.R.A.T Now we know

Grandpa Oddball — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 19:46:20 +0000

My recent sojourn into the realms of radiation therapy has produced some unfortunate side effects. Chiefly a condition that resembles diarrhea. Grandma Oddball suggested that I start using the B.R.A.T. Diet as a method of controlling the condition.

“GREAT” I thought! Who wouldn't want a diet of

Bacon
Ribs
Alcohol
Teriyaki

DON’T MOVE!

Grandpa Oddball — Fri, 21 May 2010 19:16:22 +0000

Once again I'm thrown into the realm the unknown. After several false starts it was decided last week to do a version of radiation therapy to try and kill the offending pancreas cells. In short I get to be guinea pig again as no one has tried this procedure on “healthy” (i.e., non-cancerous) tissue before. Well, someone has to be the first I suppose and if it works (75-80% chance of success is the guesstimate) then at least one of my medical problems will be mitigated. Here is a personal and sometimes humorous account of what's happened so far.

I was assured that this whole procedure would be painless with minimal side effects. It's too early to comment on the side effects but I can comment on the pain; THEY LIED! Well perhaps lying is too strong a word since they weren't aware of my back problems but the procedure was definitely not painless.
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Death by Bleedout

Grandpa Oddball — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:48:57 +0000

Sudden and unpredictable death from a deadly bleedout of my portal vein. That’s the unexpected prospect that I now apparently face. I’ve tried to keep my medical reports upbeat. In fact attached is the start of an initial draft of this medical update but I guess I have to be a little more serious [...]
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HAPPY NEW YEAR

Chief Oddball — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 22:02:52 +0000

A belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everybody (I was out of commission for a few days recovering from an allergic reaction to the contrast dye used in Cat scans). Hopes, promises, and dreams dance inside me to celebrate the promise of another new year and I wish the same to you all. [...]
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OOPS, Spoke too soon

Grandpa Oddball — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 17:49:53 +0000

Staples!? I guess they ran out of duct tape and bailing wire. Couldn't tell if they used spit to put me back together but I wouldn't be surprised. I lost my balance and fell the other day cracking the back of my head open. In the emergency room they stapled me back together.
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