Cya all in a while - I hope!

[g__day (Matthew)]

Just a quick note to say cheers ladies and gentlemen - this site and group have been great for me!

I'm going in for a major operation this Wednesday - jaw reconstruction (to remove an exquisitely rare malignancy they found on my left jaw - where the molars used to sit. It's a 12 - 14 hour operation, so from this wed for the next 14 days I'll be in Westmead hospital. After that its a 4-6 week recovery (longer if radiotherapy or chemo is needed). They graft bone form a fib in one of my legs and reattach an artery and vein and remove the lymph nodes.

So far it appears no nasties have gotten into the lymph nodes or my chest - which is a major relief!

I look forward top comming back and getting immersed in astronomy again once I've healed.

Anyway, cheers for now - looking forward to coming back with a vengance!

Matt

[gary]

Very sorry to hear but wishing you the best of luck and a complete and speedy recovery.

[Octane (Humayun)]

Matt,

All the very best.

There's a few if us in here who know how daunting it is what you're about to go through.

See you when you get back!

H

[erick (Eric)]

What a pain, Matt! Best of luck - I hope you sail through it and get back here promptly!

[h0ughy (David)]

wish you all the best Matt

[beren]

Sorry to hear Matthew wish you all the best with the procedure and recovery, be positive and we all hope your back into it again soon.

[PCH (Paul)]

Hi Matt,

so sorry to hear you're not doing so well. I'm really wishing you all the best for a successful operation, and a speedy recovery afterwards. We look forward to hearing fromyou again real soon.

All the best pal

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

Hey Matt, it's amazing how clever these Surgeons are.
I am always amazed at the incredible things they can do to help us. Mind-boggling.
You will be in good hands. See you back here soon so you can tell us all about it

[Sylvain (Jon)]

All the best mate and see you soon

[Forgey (Paula)]

All the best Matt, hope u have a speedy recovery.

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

Daunting indeed.....
Glad to hear the lymph nodes are clear Matt. A huge relief.
I'll be sending many positive thoughts your way on Wednesday.
May your recovery be speedy and uncomplicated.
Looking forward to seeing you back on the forum soon.
xox

[renormalised (Carl)]

Hope it all turns out well for you Matt. Good luck

[Waxing_Gibbous (Peter)]

Will hold good thoughts for you Matt.
Make them give you lots of Demerol.

[astroron (Ron)]

All the best Matt,I nwill hold you in my thoughts for a speedy recovery
Cheers Mate

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

best wishes for a good outcome Matt

hope your back in here soon

geoff

[Dennis]

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Matt. Good luck and best wishes for a complete and speedy recovery.

Cheers

Dennis

[xstream (John)]

All the best Matt. Look forward to your speedy return!

[gbeal]

Crikey, get well and back to your chirpy self in no time.
Gary

[sheeny (Al)]

All the best Matt. Take it easy and I hope it all turns out well for you.

Al.

[GrahamL]

best wishes for a speedy comeback Matt

catch you soon you soon