JasonB Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 Is it not aggressively spreading? Or did they just miss/overlook that portion in your femur on the last visit? I have seen people that went straight into surgery the same day after a diagnosis is why I ask about them waiting, looking back at my last post it seems blunt so my apologies Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gusto Posted December 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 They fucked up alright. At first they only checked my knee which was the obvious pls e because it had grown twice the size. Now they're going up and down the leg looking for more. The main problem is the Xmas season and my doctors are off until the 4th. That's why I put myself into emergency yesterday, so Romeo e would be forced to look at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 fuck all of that, you should be speaking with a lawyer about your doctors new negligence based medical malpractice case because they missed this much. You should be seeking other professional opinions like yesterday, i would be so livid if they just 'overlooked' something like that. i work with physicians for a living and from that personal experience dealing with them I will never trust another doctors opinion again. They are all just guessing, no more gifted or special than you and me. These guys fuck up enough that you should try to find a second (and third) opinion if you can. Theres good physicians out there but seriously waiting on one to get back from vacation almost 2 weeks from now would have me fuming! dont mean to rant, you seem way more calm about this than i would be! But then again you do have 5 kids so you probably have nerves of steel by now lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaegerEliminator Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 You're dealing with the Canadian health care system right? I had a near fatal experience in 2011 that landed me in the hospital for a little bit. It was stunning to me that none of the doctors consistently gave out the same care recommendations or orders. Each individual was consistent in their methods, but it varied from one to doc to another. After that experience I figured I should change the name of my business to "Practicing Landscaping and Excavation" and that I should start charging double fair market pricing. JasonB is right thought, seek other opinions ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleeper06 Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 You need to check out Sloan Kettering in manhatten , they saved two people close to me and are second to none Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gusto Posted December 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 I could never afford going to a specialist in the states, I would be at the Mayo clinic in a heartbeat if I could. The fact that the biopsy came back stage 2 chondrosarcoma and is still growing leaves no options but amputation. There has been negligence IMO and I will look at options. I have been thinking of how in the hell could I ride anything let alone a banshee if I have no leg from the ass down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camp0429 Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 I have a buddy that rides with a fake leg, he doesn't ride Banshee's much anymore, he sold his bike several years ago. He's owned Banshee's since the early 90's. He's had a fake leg since childhood though, I guess maybe he had more time to get used to it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenyboy Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 Get rid of the bike, and do it asap. Spend as much quality time with your family. Someone I know had the same ordeal as you, he had the amputation around the knee but unfortunately after being in the clear it returned a year later and he was diagnosed terminal. He passed last month at 33 years old leaving a wife and two children 5 and 1. I'm really not trying to put a downer on you but I'd be thinking worse case scenario for your families sake, hopefully the doctors get it right first time and don't fuck you about. All the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig B Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Anyone have a update on Gusto and his health?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 Anyone have a update on Gusto and his health?? I don't but he was last online today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gusto Posted January 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Hey guys, this site is keeping me motivated! only spent 3 days in the hospital. I have an above the knee amputation and the doctor says it will take 95% more effort to walk. In four more weeks my stump will be healed enough to start being fitted for a prosthetic. They say it will be a long road but I'm game. I will get one free mechanical leg from the government and I am hoping my Union will put a large portion towards my bionic leg which will be 100K! I figure with a locked foot I can raise my leg and that will be able to change gears on the bike. If that don't work I will look at figuring an electric shift set up. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gusto Posted January 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2w9WrZ8JbTw Here's the leg I hope to get. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne_smith97 Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Hey guys, this site is keeping me motivated! only spent 3 days in the hospital. I have an above the knee amputation and the doctor says it will take 95% more effort to walk. In four more weeks my stump will be healed enough to start being fitted for a prosthetic. They say it will be a long road but I'm game. I will get one free mechanical leg from the government and I am hoping my Union will put a large portion towards my bionic leg which will be 100K! I figure with a locked foot I can raise my leg and that will be able to change gears on the bike. If that don't work I will look at figuring an electric shift set up. Glad you made it through ok and still so motivated. My hats off to you gusto. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickedcarbine Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Gusto FTW!!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheerider11 Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Fuck yeah bro! You'll get shit figured out. I'm sure I speak for 99% of the regulars here that if you need a hand to figure something out anyone wouldn't hesitate to say no. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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