The prognosis and 2nd Operation

From Monday he was observed every hour, to see how he was progressing,He had his cather removed and walked a few feet,He cant remember where he is.The Drs came in and gave him the prognosis that the tumour may reappear again in two years,the best treatment at the moment is Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy.
Wednesday 24th
 Drs from the private hospital are coming to the public to prepare Vic for the next big operation which will be on Friday, as there are no beds in private at the moment.
Thursday 25th
Moved to Private Hospital Very nice room overlooking the city on the 10 th floor
Friday 26th Oct The Big Tumour operation.
He was taken to the operating room at 9am,Dr Steel saw me at 2.45p and explains that the operation took 6 hours and  as far as they are concerned it was a very successful operation, we dont know if any cancer cells are left but is happy with the operation,they had to cut his skull open and removed it and then replace it, Dr steel said he got 85 to 90% of the cancer,if the tumour reappears he can remove it.Vic could move his arms and legs which was a good sign Still in ICU
Saturday 27 th Oct
Moved back to his Private room to rest and recoup, his words are jumbled and does not know the name of the hospital

After the first operation Saturday 20th Oct

The first operation went well, he was in the operating theatre for 4 hours,Dr steel came and saw me at 2pm He stated that Vic has a very aggressive brain tumour he has removed the small one with out much trouble and has diagnosed the large one as astroglomia  very very aggressive.He states that it will be removed next week to give him time to recover from this one.The larger one is tangle up with the blood vessels and needs to be removed quickly as he may have a stroke and be a vegetable.He was overnight in ICU
Sunday 21St Oct
Diagnose The tumour is called Glioblastoma Multiforme grade 5 a very aggressive tumour
Called to see him at 8am told visiting hours were at 11 but they let me see him, he was still hooked up to the wires and machines, and need to go for another CT scan.We he returned  from the scan he looked brighter and was talking, he was still in ICU when lunch arrived, he ate it all he is in good spirits.Dianne and Wayne called in to see how he was progressing,he recognized the family which was a bonus but does not know where he is.
Was taken back to the ward in the public sector at 2-30,

The Operation

The operation is Scheduled  

  The MRI has had a Change of plans it has been changed to Friday just before the operation.

He is admitted to the Public sector of St Vincent's Hospital 
If he was sick during the night ,they were going to do an emergency operation today.
But because he had a good night they changed the plans.
The steroids are doing the work and taken some pressure of the brain the headaches have eased.
Then they brought him some thing to eat
2 weet bix apple juice and toast..
He was starving.
He is resting again
They said the big tumour is not looking good but they will cross that bridge later

Shuffle again

Vic being prepared for the MRI	19/10/2012

As there is no bed in ICU Vics operation has been moved to early afternoon.or whenever one come available he will shuttled to the theatre

He is resting and a little anxious for the out come ,Dr Steel has reassured him that all will be Ok

20/10/2012

Today Saturday Vic is having MRI
Tomorrow ( Saturday)first thing Dr Steel will remove his small tumour.
He will be in ICU for a few days
No phone calls and no visitors please

The Dr is giving him steroids to reduce the swelling on the larger tumour he cant remove it until he finds out what sort it is

The death Sentence OCT 12 2013 Tumour found

It is still raining and we have a Drs appointment for Vic at 8-30 am , He still has this headache which is blinding.Arrived at Drs she did a few tests Then sent us to Fairfield to have MRI then to Smithfield to have chest and CT scan, Meeting the boys at lunch Alan was there and Denis, we told them that Vic may have a brain Tumour.
Went back to the Drs and she told us to get all the paper work in order as Vic has two malignant brain tumours and not expected to live over the week end.

13/10/2012
We called all the kids and grandchildren to come over to say goodbye to dad, he still had a very bad headache, my sister Joy and Alan came over to say good bye.

14/10/2012

Sunday after taking many pain killers for his headache we set about setting our affairs in order.
15/10/2012
Monday had a MRI in Parramatta Pauline and Neil took us as I could not drive got the results and tried to get a neurosurgeon to do a operation Vic headaches were getting worse, Dianne and Wayne  flew in from Hong Kong
Tuesday we got a neurosurgeon but in Sydney for Wednesday a Dr Steel
17/10/2012
Wednesday Wayne was driving us to the St Vincent's Clinic to see Dr Steel Vic got terribly  ill and was vomiting stopped the car just before the Cumberland highway and called an Ambulance Which in turn took us to St Vincent s Public Hospital at Darlinghurst where he was admitted Wayne and Dianne followed in the car

Home Safe 11/10/2012

Home safe

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It was a very scary ride home,from Rylstone, Vic woke with a dreadful headache and he said he could not see very well.I took him breakfast in bed and then looked out the window , yes it was pouring with rain again.

He put on all his riding gear and his wet gear I packed the bags and packed the bikes.as Vic was not well.

We left Rylestone pub at 9am in the rain.Two bike were in front but they had pulled off to put their gear on so Vic and I were alone on the this wet and cold ride, as Vic could not focus I directed by intercom to stay on the right side of the road as he was drifting over to the left onto the white lines, we rode this way until there was a truck in front and I guided him around telling him to accelerate and when to pull back into his lane, Ronnie went past but did not slow down and then Alan sped passed  and they raced off, so we were on this Mudgee road again alone and i was guiding Vic.

We came across a very wet and muddy roadworks and Vic maneuvered these with guidance

Arrived at Macdonalds at Lithgow I asked Denis if he would ride in front of Vic so he could see his tail light .Vic still had this headache and was disorientated and freezing cold . We proceeded down the Bells Line of Road in convoy With Denis in front Vic ,Lyn Wayne, Alan at the tail end, as I had told them of Vic's eyesight problem

We then went onto the M7 and home where Vic just went to lay down.

Alan and Denis rode off as they had to get into Sydney to get Alans passport..

Home safe it rained all the way from Rylstone ,now having a well deserved sleep

Goondiwindi toLightning Ridge

Goondiwindi to Lightning Ridge

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Took Alan for a little culture walk to see the sights of Gundy but it was a waste of time ,we took some photos and headed for the pub.
Had a meal at the old Victoria pub in town ,and it was great Vic felt a wozzy again so we headed back to our hotel.
Waking at 5-30.am In Queensland we rode to the local bakery for breaky, saying goodbye to Frank as he did not want to ride to lightning Ridge with his tyre going bald ,kisses and photos we are on our way.
It was going to be a short day 385 k on straight roads with road trains and all sorts of mining equipment ,and of course the many caravans.
We passed through many "cousins"  towns and they were waiting for the pubs to open.
Arrived in Lightining Ridge at 1pm NSW time and got our allocated rooms where Vic just collapsed onto the bed.

Our friend Jack took us in his 4X4 and Alan rode his bike ,Jack was very informative and a good tour guide.He took us around many Opal mines and explained the different aspects of the diggings.Wayne was the only brave one to go down into Jacks diggings.also went to the hot spar just out of town .Jacks home was very humble.Vic stayed in Jacks humble home as he was very unwell .The Dinner was across the road to the Bowling Club and was very enjoyable,said our farewells to Jack and thanked him for an enjoyable day.
Denis has been very thoughtful about Vics condition as he rides with us as ,Alan speeds on ahead.
We have only Five riders now until we reach Rylstone tomorrow-night

Gympie to Goondawindi monday

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Heading South

We went to the RSL for dinner last night where Alan told us his story about going Scuba Diving.
It was quite long and in full detail.He was disappointed that he did not get to dive on the outer reef of the barrier but had a good 2 dives and saw some coral and pretty fish,he went to Whitehaven beach and did a nature walk and was impressed.
The only bad point was that he cut 3 fingers on the coral and went to the Hospital in Gympie to have it treated also had a tetanus injection Just to be on the safe side.he had it all bandaged and was ok .
This morning Frank woke to find he had a flat tyre so he plugged it for todays ride
Went to maccas early so Alan could sleep in for a little more, and we were on the road at 8am
The road was going to long and straight Murgon,Kingaroy,where Frank tried to get a tyre but they did not have a socket big enough to fit the Ducati  so Frank rode slow behind Vic and me then onto Dalby Miillmerran,Inglewood to Goondiwindi arriving at 3pm
Vic led and I was second all day. Yeah the weather is quite warm it got to 32 c
We all deserve a beer and a sleep,Waynes headlight blew so the 4boys changed the light bulb.
To days ride was a short ride 480ks.