Recruiting Forum Football Talk [RIP 9.3.2019]

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chargervol said:
UPDATE:
Giving an in depth, detailed account. Doing so in the spoiler tab.
Contains image that some may not wish to view because of weight loss and some less than positive information.
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Total weight loss - from slim 182 to current 122. Photo is close up of the pancreas area, weight loss will allow you to identify swelling seen in graphic further down.

CT scan shows hardened calcium covering entire pancreas, no cure.
Specialist also believes there is a calcium blockage in the pancreatic duct. The duct should be an average of 2.5 mm, mine was 7 last yr and 9mm this year.
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This stops enzymes from breaking down any food and is extremely painful. Also, an occasional burst of excessive enzymes that eat at my insides in a form of acute pancreatitis (hospitalization)
Forward plan in order.
1.Exploratory scope with camera, possible procedure:
Oral scope through stomach to pancreas entrance.
Possible results
A. "net removal" of blockage.
B. Next procedure due to size of blockage
C. "Complete mess" look for different solutions.

2. Back to duct entrance to install a stint and hope for assistance in removal

3. Two different attempts according to previous data/results.

3(a) - sent to a different part of the country for sonic pulses:
Sonic blast waves from outside of pancreas in an attempt to explode calcium in the duct to removable pieces. Possible enternal damage and bleeding.

3(b) - surgery to install a tube connecting to bottom of pancreas, bypassing duct. Enzymes would have to back flush to stomach. Not the best solution.

All options have a probable risk of dangerous acute pancreatitis reoccurrences.

Tl;dr
There just is no final cure for the pancreas as a whole but the duct repair could absolutely give me my life back for the most part.
Truth is, I've spent all that I have and will struggle mightily to afford the first procedure. I see no possibility of being able to financially continue past that point.
Shouldn't be working until some pressure can be relieved but not working is absolutely not an option. But maybe something will happen to allow these things to happen. Anyone have a lucrative job opening 😁

It's a long shot financially but with a wife and 2 kids that are so dependant on me, I have to try everything I can to extend my time for/with them. Please keep me and them in your thoughts and prayers, it means so much to me. I'm determined to stay positive but will really need the emotional backing from my VN extended family.
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Hate this for you, buddy. This is prime Go Fund Me territory. Let’s get this set up!
 
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chargervol said:
The amazing people here have offered assistance, including @Atlanta VOL.
It's been me that's not wanted this. If something comes up where I can work for for a chance to improve my situation, hope y'all keep me in mind.
Just can't accept anything without earning it though.
But thank you so much for the thoughts.
Love ya guys.
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Forget that, dude!! You have a wife and 2 kids to support. I am sure you are stretched to the max financially with supporting a family and all of the medical bills. This board is fantastic! The greatest thing about it isn’t wanting to see our Vols succeed in all athletics, nor us landing all of the stud recruits… The greatest thing for me since I’ve been on here for almost a decade I think is seeing Volunteers supporting, not only emotionally, but financially those that they do not know to help them through difficult times. It started with RichRollin, continued with helping Ashlee, @orangeblood79 daughter, as well as @PassedOutAwake and his situation. I see no reason for it not to continue with you. You need some financial help to get through this next stage and not put your family’s well-being at risk. Our Heavenly Father wants us to help those in need if we are able to do so.

Are there any posters on this board who know you and could organize a go fund me account, and be responsible to get the money to you after a set period of time?
 
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landscapingvol said:
That just sucks my good man, hopefully they can give you some relief. The bills will be a headache, trust me I am right there with you, but if it works it will definitely be worth it no matter the cost!
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Just remember, always, always go to the business office and discuss your insurance and financial situation and ask for private payment options, which are usually far, far less than you might think.
 
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OGbabyaviVol said:
Forget that, dude!! You have a wife and 2 kids to support. I am sure you are stretched to the max financially with supporting a family and all of the medical bills. This board is fantastic! The greatest thing about it isn’t wanting to see our Vols succeed in all athletics, nor us landing all of the stud recruits… The greatest thing for me since I’ve been on here for almost a decade I think is seeing Volunteers supporting, not only emotionally, but financially those that they do not know to help them through difficult times. It started with RichRollin, continued with helping Ashlee, @orangeblood79 daughter, as well as @PassedOutAwake and his situation. I see no reason for it not to continue with you. You need some financial help to get through this next stage and not put your family’s well-being at risk. Our Heavenly Father wants us to help those in need if we are able to do so.

Are there any posters on this board who know you and could organize a go fund me account, and be responsible to get the money to you after a set period of time?
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It is why WE ARE THE TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS. Charger, don't let your pride get in the way of letting others help. Especially when it benefits your wife and kids also.
 
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@everyone
Just the offer is more helpful than any of you could understand.
I consider myself truly lucky for this extended family and honestly, I shouldn't be mentioned with Orangeblood or POA.
I feel beyond blesses this happened to me and my kids were never in any danger.
Can't imagine how that feels.

*If something happens to me, I'm good believing you guys would help out my family at that time.
After all, they're the future VN.
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Welp, was gonna have a get together today for the game with all my wvu friends, but my sons middle school game that was TBA...was just announced for 4:00!!!🤬🤬🤬🤬
 
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chargervol said:
@everyone
Just the offer is more helpful than any of you could understand.
I consider myself truly lucky for this extended family and honestly, I shouldn't be mentioned with Orangeblood or POA.
I feel beyond blesses this happened to me and my kids were never in any danger.
Can't imagine how that feels.

*If something happens to me, I'm good believing you guys would help out my family at that time.
After all, they're the future VN.
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Good looking set of kids Charger.
 
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chargervol said:
The amazing people here have offered assistance, including @Atlanta VOL.
It's been me that's not wanted this. If something comes up where I can work for for a chance to improve my situation, hope y'all keep me in mind.
Just can't accept anything without earning it though.
But thank you so much for the thoughts.
Love ya guys.
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You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Just remember there is no shame in accepting help from those willing to help. Everyone on this board has received help at some point in time to get where they are today. Just accept whatever comes your way, be gracious (as I know you will) and maybe the good Lord will put you in a position to pay it forward to someone else down the line. Based on the way you post I would be 100 percent shocked if someone on this board needed financial help and if you were in a position to help them you would. You have a family that loves you and wants you to be around. Keep fighting. God Bless.
 
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Charger, we’ve all been there for you in prayers, but I’m with OG and others here and I’m ready to be there for you with financial support as well.

God put us all together here for many reasons, and one reason may be to have us here for you in your time of need. God works in mysterious ways, and VN can definitely fit that definition lol.
 
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BeecherVol said:
Good looking set of kids Charger.
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Thank you Beech.
My daughter loves the "spunky" aspect of life. She's so pretty with her hair down, in a dress etc; but she chooses the big sunglasses, brightly colored socks and festive appearance every time.

Tbh, I wouldn't change a single thing.
 
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chargervol said:
Thank you Beech.
My daughter loves the "spunky" aspect of life. She's so pretty with her hair down, in a dress etc; but she chooses the big sunglasses, brightly colored socks and festive appearance every time.

Tbh, I wouldn't change a single thing.
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My youngest one is like that.

Full of life and very comfortable in her own skin.
 
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chargervol said:
The amazing people here have offered assistance, including @Atlanta VOL.
It's been me that's not wanted this. If something comes up where I can work for for a chance to improve my situation, hope y'all keep me in mind.
Just can't accept anything without earning it though.
But thank you so much for the thoughts.
Love ya guys.
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Let me ask you this.... would it make you feel good to help another Vol friend in need? Whether it be financial or otherwise? I would gladly donate to a gofundme or something to help with your medical expenses as would many. One of the greatest things that I have experienced is handing a check of over $10,000 to RichRollins's wife when he passed, all money from donations primarily from people on this board. No one contributed without joy in their heart to do so. And there instance is when @orangeblood79 's daughter had a serious heart condition as a baby and VN raised money to assist in her care. Vol fans take pride in helping others, it's who we are, it's what we do, its part of our DNA. That's why we are known as Volunteers.

Don't look at any assistance as a handout, because that's not how others look at it. What it is is our opportunity to participate in this battle with you. We fuss and fight all the time but in the end we are all brothers and sisters.

Get off your stubborn hill and accept help when it's offered to you you old stubborn bastage!
 
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Orange Studs said:
Praying to the Great Physician on your behave.
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* Behalf

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