Guess it's time i came clean....

jlmarta
jlmarta Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,440
I'm scheduled for some major surgery to remove a cancerous tumor on Feb. 11. Only a very few of the forum members knew about it until now. I didn't want to concern you all until I knew for sure when it would be done. I think now is the proper time to tell you since I'm asking for your prayers to help me get through this. The Brothers and Sisters on this forum have become a special part of my life and have added immensely to my knowledge and enjoyment of the cigar world and for that reason it would mean a lot to know that you're sending prayers and/or good thoughts my way. There'll be a period of a few days when I'll be in the ICU and out of touch but as soon as I'm able, I'll check back in and let you know how I'm doing. And once I get home from the hospital and my condition warrants it, I'll be looking forward to enjoying another good cigar.
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  • Rain
    Rain Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 8,761
    Good luck bro, my family will be praying for you.
  • gripnrip
    gripnrip Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 406
    Good thoughts and prayers coming your way.
  • The Kid
    The Kid Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 7,842
    Sorry to Hear this,, Where is the Tumor? Hope everything turns out ok!
  • Bigshizza
    Bigshizza Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 10,949
    Sorry to hear this Marty...prayers out to you and your family. I hope you have the support system in place after you are released. If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask...reading material, crosswords..whatever..
  • laker1963
    laker1963 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 5,046
    Our thoughts are with you Marty. Hurry back.
  • RBeckom
    RBeckom Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,099
    Best wishes and daily prayers my friend.
  • jlmarta
    jlmarta Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,440
    The Kid:
    Sorry to Hear this,, Where is the Tumor? Hope everything turns out ok!


    The tumor is in the lower end of my esophagus. Not the best place to have it but we play the cards we're dealt, ya know?
  • Rhamlin
    Rhamlin Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4,530
    Oh man, Marty praying for you brother.
  • ScottTDawg
    ScottTDawg Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 200
    Sorry to hear that! Thought and prayers with you !!!!
  • phobicsquirrel
    phobicsquirrel Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 7,349
    Wow, well I wish you the best and hope you recover fast.
  • LeftFive
    LeftFive Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 181
    Hope everything goes well Marty. My thoughts are with you brother, good luck.
  • ddubridge
    ddubridge Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,949
    i'll be thinking about you Marty.
  • beatnic
    beatnic Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4,133
    Praying for the polar bear. God speed in recovery.
  • rwheelwright
    rwheelwright Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,294
    Good luck brother! I'm sure everything will work out!
  • smoke em if you got em
    smoke em if you got em Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 4,119
    I will be praying for you and your family Marty. Everything will be just fine.
  • DCarp2005
    DCarp2005 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 140
    Sorry to hear this brother, best of luck and godspeed
  • Roberto99
    Roberto99 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,077
    Thank god for modern medicine. Good luck Marty! Come back when you can.
  • pross
    pross Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 739
    Prayers for a quick recovery coming your way.
  • Heavy
    Heavy Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,590
    duplicate - double prayers your way brother
  • Heavy
    Heavy Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,590
    Prayers your way Marty ~~~~~~
  • webmost
    webmost Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,131
    Hey. These doctors are good at this stuff these days.
  • Martel
    Martel Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,423
    I will pray for you, for sure.
  • bbass2
    bbass2 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 1,056
    You will be in our thoughts Marty!
  • brianetz1
    brianetz1 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 3,898
    You will have his newbs prayers
  • jsnake
    jsnake Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 5,037
    Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Marty
  • insomnniapb
    insomnniapb Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 590
    Good luck man. Cancer sucks! Your in my prayers.
  • macs-smokes
    macs-smokes Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 585
    God Speed on the recovery... or Allah or whomever you need in your life.
  • Amos Umwhat
    Amos Umwhat Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,523
    Praying for you, bro.
  • The Colonel
    The Colonel Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 206
    Sorry to hear Marty.. thoughts and positive energy for a speedy recovery coming your way...
  • Russ55
    Russ55 Everyone, Registered Users Posts: 2,762
    You'll be in my thoughts and prayers Marty.