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Doc found a couple of places that needed surgery. Side of face and right forearm too much sun. Cut the cancer out and sew it up. A week of staying
calm and not sweating sounds boring. Long sleeves and wider brimmed hats with sunscreen from now on. Learning to roll to a different lifestyle,
and I'm not superman anymore. Take care of your skin and it will take care of you.
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Originally Posted by RetiredRR
Prayers sent. Thx for reminder. I wear big floppy hats and lots of sunscreen. Wished I'd started it earlier in life though. Get er done and get back out as soon as you can.
Sorry for your needing the surgery and May God Bless you will a great outcome!
I started years ago using wide brim hats and later just went with caps. The entire time I was down near Corpus Christi I had this really floppy very wide brim straw hat. Think I started wearing it just because it looked funny and gave me a lot of shade. These were my days of chasing the Redfish down there. Of course we also got after the Specks and Flounder too! Maybe one day I will find some old pictures and scan on into my computer and share it here, lol!
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Well the initial trip to the operating chair didn't get the job done, so had to make two more trips to that same operating chair and finally got sewed up and sent home.
Cut from the top of the ear down to the bottom of the ear, pulled the skin together and installed stitches. One side of the sideburns is narrower than the other side but
I don't know anyone with eyes that can see both sides at the same time, so I'll be just fine. Appreciate the thoughts and prayers. Takin' it easy for a few days is going
to be labor intensive for me.
Glad all is going to be ok
Glad for you that you had it done.....you will be fine.....I have had several of those....sometimes it's hard to remember to put on the sunscreen or wide brim hat....especially when you are getting bites and your adrenalin starts pumping....take care of yourself....the fish will be there later....
Prayers sent RR.
Glad it's over and healing now. May God Bless you with healing!
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I had that done two years ago on my face. It was very invasive, large and deep. Doc told me to keep Vaseline on it all of the time. I did and there wasn't any scar. Just letting you know if you don't already. Gods speed Brother.
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Yep, the doc said use vaseline and all would be good. Get the bandage off today and the stitches out next week. Sideburns will cover the scar just fine. Thanks all.:biggrinQuote:
Originally Posted by kayacker
Was just going online when my computer screen popped up to contact microsoft tech to resolve my problem. Foreign hackers caused
my laptop to crash so I'm going offline to replace the HP with an upgrade. Will return when I get new computer up and running.
Probably be a couple of days to get back. I shall return. Network access protection had expired and hackers had turned off all my
warnings and anti virus protections and had been using my computer for nefarious purposes. At least I was not asked to pay a
ransom to gain access to my computer cause I wouldn't have paid. Lost lots of photos but no financial loss to date. Using wife's laptop
sparingly. Keep a close watch on your systems. The tech said this was happening at an alarming rate all over the country.
Took my laptop to the computer guru today and was told I was baited, I bit but fortunately I didn't get caught. I had refused to give my email address or any other info
so I done good. The hacker was trying to get my credit card number to purchase software to protect my "network access protection". Now I know what to do next time if
it happens again. All is well and I have gained more knowledge. Microsoft does not freeze computers to get you to do anything.
That's what I'm saying. There won't be a scar. See how mine are invisible? rotfl
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Man I'm trying real hard not to laugh at a serious situation.:Rofl Good one for sure.:highfive
Follow the Docs orders. The skin cancer can be some serious stuff. I've had some removed 3 times, it is hard to lather up with sunscreen each time out for sure.God bless and get the wide brim hat �� out.
I wasn't making fun about it. Glad you were able to smile on one side anyway. When my bandage was removed, and I saw the 3" gash, I was resigned to the fact my nickname was going to be scarface. I kept that Vaseline packed on it. Little by little the scar disappeared. I was totally amazed. My dad died of Melanoma and it was a horrible death. I know how serious cancer is and I never want anyone to go through what he did for ten years. A buddy I fish with has spots burned or cut off all the time. He told me what he uses when he's in the sun. I'll find out and let you know. I'm going to start using it too. A big brimmed hat works good to. Tight Lines. Get out when it's safe. God Bless. :ThumbsUpQuote:
Originally Posted by RetiredRR
After going through this ordeal I decided to look at my PVC inventory and do something to make my favorite ride more enjoyable. I didn't go to college but did graduate
from the school of hard knocks. This is called Southern Engineering. I didn't drill any holes, just used heavy duty zip ties and can remove it easily if I need too. Did a round of mowing and was impressed with how stable it was. Super light weight and not top heavy. Think I'll put a top on the ATV next. May have spent a total of 50 bucks to keep me out of the sun.
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The school of hard knocks is the best education you can buy. Whatever it takes has always been my motto.
Just tuned in here Joe. God Bless man.
I like it, good idea on the shade.
Dang I may have to do that to my mower! Great idea!
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