Just a quick thanks to the members

[Brian]

As most of you know, I've been recovering from 2 surgeries for a perianal (embarrassing area) abscess that spread rapidly and they had to slice and dice me to remove necrotic tissue.
Spent 8 days in hospital, and have been recovering at home the last 10. Slow recovery that makes sitting, standing and walking very difficult.
At the same time I (finally) got diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. I always pretty much knew I had it, but was stupid enough to wait for them to tell me. Anyways, it just makes everything more difficult, but I'll deal with it ok and am just lumping it into everything.
That said, I think I am making some progress. Likely will be off until early Jan, and haven't been able to participate here as much as usual. But am monitoring and following everything.
So...A big thanks to you guys for generally behaving yourselves and have seen some fascinating discussion, lots of sales and lots of good info and translations.
I appreciate you guys removing some of the stress I anticipated, and am really happy with the way things carry on without micro managing.

At the same time, I really do have to send a HUGE thanks to those of you who have supported the forum by renewing Gold memberships or sending some contributions for sales done etc.
I was a little stressed about paying fees etc while I was laid up, but you supporters have really pulled though for me and taken a lot of that stress too.
We have some great members here, and a bunch of new faces too, giving good questions and answers. And of course the old faces that are the heart of the forum that maintain the flow and strength of this place.

So whether you didn't even know about the health issues and just carried on as you usually do, or whether you just participate with questions, answers or discussion, or whether you have supported us with subscriptions or donations..or whether you just lurk and read the forum....a huge thanks to you all.

This is as good a time as any to wish you all a wonderful Festive Season and a prosperous New Year.
Thanks to all of you, even the instigators who (in their own way) stoke debate and analysis.

I'm here, just taking it slow and steady.

Best to all.

- B -
 

[O koumori]

Brian,

Quick recovery, and happy holidays to you!

Thanks for all you do to keep us running...

Dan K

[NewB]

Be well

 

im battling similar situation so I wish you good recovery and all 

 

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[Bruce Pennington]

Thanks for the update, Brian.  Great to hear you are making progress on healing.

 

As to our behavior - You've trained us well!!!  You get all the credit.

[1kinko]

Guess you didn't get the samurai surgeon huh? (John Belushi). 

[John C]

You're not alone, Brian. I feel your pain - literally. Just had aquablation surgery 3 weeks ago and currently take Dapagliflozin (Farxiga in the US) for type 2 diabetes. There's light at the end of the tunnel - an oncoming train in my case, but you'll get better. Hang in there.

 

John C.

[Guest When Necessary]

Hope you feel better real soon and can have a relaxed vacation!

 

Dee

 

[Jacques]

I sincerely hope that all will go well for you. Type 2 diabetes? it's reversible, a balanced diet low in fast sugars and exercise is the best solution  

[Brian]

Recovering from the surgeries is main priority right now. Wish I could say I'm feeling better every day, but I'm not. Wound isn't healing much, and I'd love to be feeling better. But already on the sugar thing, no sugar and eating the things I'm supposed to. It's all a lot to handle at the same time. Probably only be back at work Jan, which is driving the boss nuts. Trying to spend a bit of time out of bed, but sore today.
Thanks for all the good thoughts, I do appreciate it. I think if the infection had spread another 2 or 3 days, I would have been in serious trouble. At one stage, temp was 39 degrees C.  Just hoping they got all the infection.

[Bugyotsuji]

Thanks for the updates Brian. 

You are constantly there for us in the cloud, even though you have this personal pain to bear for a little while yet.
And the way you describe it, the NMB sounds like a carefully tended and well-oiled machine, when everyone plays whatever part they can. 

[Gakusee]

Swift convalescence and take it easy, Brian - stress also unlocks all sorts of health issues through the over-release of hormones. Wishing you all the best. 

[Mark S.]

Wishing you the best on a speedy recovery.  Hope you will be able to enjoy the holidays in good health.  We always appreciate all you do to make this site available to us.  

[Michaelr]

Brian, thank you so much for overseeing a great forum. Hope your health issues become a thing of the past in the new year and you and your family have the best Christmas possible. Thank you for all you do and get well soon.   MikeR

[Toryu2020]

Heal well!

[Kanenaga]

Speedy recovery Brian. You are not just the owner of this Board, you are its very heart and soul, and we are all very grateful.