Potato_man has Leukemia

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Yo guys, just share some NS love for him

2 weeks ago (Christmas) he felt super weak so they rushed him to the hospital. Found out he was anemic and pumped 5 pints of blood into him, and diagnosed him with leukemia.

He started chemo a few days ago and was in a lot of pain.

Today his lung collapsed and wasnt able to breathe, but fortunately they responded quick and were able to blow it back up.

Anyways, just thought id pass the word. keep him in your thoughts.

feel free to text him

Jan 4 2009 9:00PM

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coolhwipskier

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really some deep stuff to hear, I really hope he can push through it. ++++vibes
Its hard hearing stuff like this, even though i dont know him i can only wish him the best and that in the end he comes out strong and ready to live a fulfilling life

Mar 27 2009 7:34PM

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potato_man

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funny story from that day:

ne ways i couldnt do any jumps or rails(doctors orders and i felt they were justified) so i tried a nollie 180(forgetting i had lost 40 lbs) and needless to say i barely flexed my skis and totally ate it. i was fine but my friends freaked out and made me take a break. i got a laugh out of it even though i could have gotten a cerebral hem-or-edge(bad sp.) or something...nice day out tho

Mar 27 2009 8:14PM

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Its stories like the above that make me realize why I like skiing.

Anyways, sounds like it'll only get better from here.

Props buddy, keep on pushing on, stay positive and keep ya head up!

Mar 27 2009 10:30PM

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+++++ vibes man! keep positive- i know that a ton of people say that it helps with recovery.

Mar 27 2009 10:34PM

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+++++++++++++++vibes, good job going skiing!

Mar 27 2009 10:37PM

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potato_man

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i had a 3 week gap in my treatment so i was basically back to normal for about 2 weeks..minus any muscle strength and having lost 30 pounds.

anyways in that break i got to ride my bike(my platelets had just gotten high enough so i wouldnt die if i got a scrape or bruise) and it was sick

i started back up on friday and ive started to get weaker and weaker since then but i dont get any more for 10 days so ill try and beef up until then

Apr 26 2009 8:59PM

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so glad to hear dude, keep it up!

Apr 26 2009 9:07PM

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+++ vibes man. hope all goes as well as it can.

Apr 26 2009 9:21PM

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potato_man

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hey there kids

i have a big gap in chemo and so may 5-13 i will be in beautiful CO taking the trip my mom and I were supposed to take in january. the plan was (since i am still pretty weak) to go there and lay pretty low and drive around and basically not do anything very demanding, but over the last 2 days miracle after miracle has happened and 1 I have been feeling great and 2 my best friend from NY(MNeffy) is flying out to meet me there, and 3 my aunt has gotten us super cheap passes at a-basin, vail and keystone, and 4 my local shop(thank you Sports Creel) has hooked me up with nu skis, boots, bindings, a travel bag and 2 ski bags to bring with us and i will finally be able to take the trip my mom and i planned to take months ago plus 3 full days of spring skiing.

moral of the story is my local shop rocks and if u are at any of the 3 mts in that time span PM me and well try and meet up

May 1 2009 7:45PM

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Mooserz

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high five for being a trooper man!

May 1 2009 7:50PM

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thecounty

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so sick that everything is going well. have an awesome time riding!

May 1 2009 8:01PM

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good for you. glad to see you recovering. +++vibes

May 1 2009 8:13PM

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MoistAbode

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you are a trooper man you deserve this trip and then some +++++++++++++++vibes glad everything is going good

May 1 2009 8:41PM

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nice, have fun

May 1 2009 8:53PM

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Delphi

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sick man, keep at it!

May 1 2009 9:31PM

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triebby

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Hey sorry to hear it. I hope you get better soon!! Prayers and vibes.

Also make sure to look the funny cat picture thread and if you laugh you lose a lot, that will keep you in good spirits. Best of luck and go kick the shit out of some leukemia!!!.

May 1 2009 9:33PM

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potato_man

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I just got my seasons pass and i have doctor's full approval to do anything i want skiing this winter! this will be my first full ski season in 2 years and i am stoked!

Sep 18 2010 1:03AM

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SmokeyTheBear

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Somebody give this man some props!

Seriously that's awesome bud glad to hear it.

Sep 18 2010 1:05AM

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no_steeze

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couldn't be more stoked for you dude. have an awesome season

Sep 18 2010 1:14AM

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special_k10101

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congratulations dude, i'm really happy for you.

Sep 18 2010 1:17AM

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potato_man

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Random bump, but I just found out I have only 2 treatments left, the last of which being April 6th...thought I would share for anyone who posted in this thread back when I was diagnosed

Mar 6 2012 1:56AM

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Word man good to hear that.

Mar 6 2012 2:01AM

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EricaMN.

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awesome! best of luck man

Mar 6 2012 2:02AM

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hokkanee

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Damn, get better man. Good luck!

Mar 6 2012 2:08AM

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Yes! That's awesome!

Mar 6 2012 2:19AM

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So sick dude! that's awesome to hear you're going to kick its ass :)

Mar 6 2012 2:58AM

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Trawltopilot

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endless love and hope man

Mar 6 2012 3:33AM

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special_k10101

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that's so awesome man. congratulations!

Mar 6 2012 3:44AM

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Lé.Skiing

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shit man that sucks positive vibes coming from this way

Mar 6 2012 4:00AM

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at first i didnt realized this was bumped and got really bummed. now i am so happy. that is aweseom man

Mar 6 2012 7:26AM

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this

Mar 6 2012 7:34AM

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You're a true inspiration man ! Woah

Mar 6 2012 2:08PM

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potato_man

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Final update: Getting my last treatment now, thanks for all the support guys it has been a long 3.5 years, knee replacements are in the distant future but for now I am back to normal for the most part and glad to still be here!

Apr 9 2012 2:37PM

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