My spring fishing just got a big damper

I just returned from a surgeons office and I have some bad news. I'm about to have to have brain surgery to remove a tumor. From the looks of things, I'll be going into surgery in the next few weeks and will be out of commission for the next 2-3 months. This tumor is the reason for my deafness in my left ear as well as my poor balance. If I don't do something about it, the next thing to go is my facial control on my left side. Also, It's pressing against my brain stem. This is not the news I was hoping to hear and I'm having a hard time handling it right now. I'm sorry if I'm being a downer, I'm just putting this out here as a way to express myself. I'm just trying to get it off my chest (or out of my head):rolleyes:. Later

Wes

Wes, you know that you can count on our prayers for you my friend. You will be back to fishing before long. May GOD lay HIS mighty hands of comfort and healing upon such a great man. We love ya Wes. GOD bless you our friend.

hey brother hope everything works out ok get well and there's plenty of crappie to catch when you get better!!!!!

We will keep you in our prayers Wes. Hope all works out . I am sure this great GOD of ours will watch over you in this time of need.

you will be in our prayers

Wes, we will keep you in our prayers. Please let us know if we can help in any way.

Your friends,

Keith & Jessie

We will definetly be praying for you. If God brings you to it He will bring you through it. Todays advances in technology and medicine are phenominal. The owner of the company that I work for son had a similar tumor as you described and the doctors removed it without a single complication. I know every situation is different and will be praying for you. Where are you having the surgery at?

Wes,I hate to that but it's best to go ahead take care of it now,that's something that can't be put off ,God bless you and I will be praying for you.

It's going to be at Piedmont. I'm expecting a call from the neurosurgeon within the week. I was told by my previous doctor that he wouldn't operate till the tumor reached 20mm. He has since retired. This surgeon said the sooner the better. Now that I've waited so long he's says there's a 90% chance of complications because of the size of the tumor. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers.

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We will definetly be praying for you. If God brings you to it He will bring you through it. Todays advances in technology and medicine are phenominal. The owner of the company that I work for son had a similar tumor as you described and the doctors removed it without a single complication. I know every situation is different and will be praying for you. Where are you having the surgery at?

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Please keep us posted as things go along either by the site or PM.

Thanks for sharing Wes. We need to know how to pray for you. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. You will be ready to hit the water by may. Please keep us up to date on your news.. I hate to hear this but God can pull you thru anything. Find your faith in God and you will know God is there.

Prayers sent

Wes, I am sorry you are getting this news and having to make decisions like this. We will be praying for you and your family. You got my number and you know you can call anytime. You got a bunch of folks on here that are and will be praying for you and your family. Hang in there, you'll be fishing again soon.

Score you are in our prayers God bless you and you family

Wes,Thats the first i've heard of this. Would you be offended if someone were to start a benefit just to help you and your family out, not to emply that you're not financially secure but to help ease the burdens...Prayers sent towards your surgeon that his hands (in gods guideance)will send you to recovery at the days end to begin a better life... One that can serve our lord to the best of your abilities with the improved body he is about to bless you with...Its OK to be scared and its OK to vent your frustrations right here with those of us whom are concerned for you and your families well-being...We are part of your family too, Keep us posted.........JOE

Wess, you hang in there trooper, my wife had the same thing several years ago. She is differently fined from it my friend. Just try to be positive and let those Doctors do there thing. Piedmont Hospital is a fantastic facilty. You will gain strenght from people you have never met or known my friend. Our thoughts and concerns will be with you and your family the entired time. Now get yourself well, you and your son have alot of fishing to do in the near future, plus isnt it about time you get that new boat you been wanting anyway? Take care my friend and prayers are already being sent for you and your family. Rick

Hang in there Wes. Everything will work out fine. Just keep thinking positive. I will be thinking about you through all this.

We will be praying for you and your family. Please let us know if you need anything.

I agree with Jim on this one, attitude makes a world of difference so keep it positive. News like this is always a shock to you and the family and it never comes at the right time. The last few months we've dealt with cancer and heart conditions and I know how bad the initial news sucks, but it gets better. Your gonna have to deal with it, get the problem fixed and go through the recovery period, there's no way around it. Best of luck to you and your family and you will be in our prayers. Please keep us updated on how things are going with you.

Bluegill

Wes you know you'll be in my prayers as well. my girlfriends sister had the very same operation done 2 years ago at the same hospital. shes doing great now, it took a month to get back to (for lack of a better word) normal.
with in 3 months she was back hunting and fishing. prayers i beleive are still the best cure for everything.

score I'm still praying.
I was thinking that your boat does not sit for months normaly. You will be ready to fish in a few months after God and the doctors are done. Be sure to store your boat by the book. I don't have a clue as to storing boats. When I had my worst heart problems and couldn't fish for about 6 months I had to rebuild my carbs. If I ain't sick my boat is gonna get running time. We don't need you to have motor problems when you can hit the water again. When you get on the water your first trip out you don't want to just troll from the ramp with motor problems. Is it covered??
Wes I know this is a tough thing to think about but know that they can fix it. Your crappie.com family are praying. Most of all have FAITH!

you will be in my prayers

Wes, we will be praying for you brother. Let me know if there is anything that I can do.

I really appreciate the thought, but I feel there are allot of people out there who need help worse than myself and my family. We are truly blessed. I don't mean to sound ungrateful, I just know that in comparison, I've got it made.

If any of you feel the need to give then the next time you see a shriner on the corner stop and give them a dollar or two and think of me or donate to the diabetes foundation. I was 4, the shriners paid for 4 plastic surgery's on my face where I was attacked by dogs. My family was poor and couldn't afford the medical bills.

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Wes,Thats the first i've heard of this. Would you be offended if someone were to start a benefit just to help you and your family out, not to emply that you're not financially secure but to help ease the burdens............JOE

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For those of you who are interested, my wife has created a blog to help keep people posted with what is going on. Wes Stewart - Road to Recovery

Hey that's cool Wes ,got it on my favs Buddy. Like everybody has said if there's anything we can do, say the word and we'll be there.

[QUOTE=score300;663280]I feel there are allot of people out there who need help worse than myself and my family. We are truly blessed. I don't mean to sound ungrateful, I just know that in comparison, I've got it made.

If any of you feel the need to give then the next time you see a shriner on the corner stop and give them a dollar or two and think of me or donate to the diabetes foundation.

WES ,that doesn't sound ungrateful. To the contrary my friend, its admirable to put others before yourself. This is an uncommon selfless trait that we both have in common. I am a (tachocardio) heart surgery survivor as of the age of 33 and do currently have diabetes as of age 35. Now at 44, I am fit as a horse and taking no medications. We learn and grow from our past and look forward with great enthusiasum to our futures. I do very much respect you sir without ever having met you in person. You do possess the correct attitude to handle what you are facing. good luck JOE

We finally have a date for the surgery. It's going to be March 25. I'd like to have it sooner to go ahead and get it out of the way, but at least I'll get a little spring fishing in before time. I appreciate all your prayers.
Thanks
Wes

does that mean you can fish oconee with us? Hope so

I'm trying to find a sitter for the kids. If I can then I'll be fishing in the tournament. If not then I'm still going to be there at check in just to hang out and help out if needed. Either way, I plan on being there that morning.

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does that mean you can fish oconee with us? Hope so

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if you cant fish it can I wear your pants :p

carefull what you wish for. You just might get it.

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if you cant fish it can I wear your pants :p

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You have this family's prayers that all will go well. Please keep us informed. In today's world many people spend more time with their internet community than with family and friends. You are very important to us.

Wes, let us know for sure if you will be at Oconee. I do not know if I will be there because of Valentines Day. You are still in our prayers.

Wow, Wes, I know I'm usually running behind, but I just now read your post and became aware of what is before you. I join with everyone else in the crappie.com family in praying for you and wishing you a rapid and complete recovery. If I can help in any way, please let me know. We might just be fishing in the same area of Clarks Hill this spring before your late March surgery, and I hope you load the boat with slabs every time out! I would offer to help with fishing tips, but since you usually catch 60 to my 20, I don't think that my tips would help much! ;) But if you should need any help launching or loading, I would be more than glad to do so. In closing, Rely upon the Lord in this trial, and He will bring you through.

God bless,

William

you will be in my prayers

wes i'm still keeping ya in my prayers along wth all the others good luck and god bless.

Hope you catch a bunch until then! Look forward to seeing you at Oconee!