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Well, I just left the hospital for the second time today. I spent a couple hours in the waiting room during the surgury. They had their facts a little screwed up the last time I was there. At 4:00 they said he would be coming out any minute... they were finishing up. WRONG!!!

The thing was a little bigger than they thought. They had to call in a specialist as they thought it was attached to the liver and colon. Fortunetly it wasn't. It was just so large it was pressed hard against it and just stuck there... NOT ATTACHED. They didn't finish until around 5:30. They had just wheeled him up to a room around 7:00. He gave birth to an 8 pound tumor... all self contained it looks like. They had to do a little more cutting than they thought but not as bad as first stated.

I just stuck my head in and said hello. Hugged the wife and kids and let him have his rest. If you want to attach a note and they are fit for family reading I'll print it out and take it to him.

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I'm happy to hear that everything turned out good!!
I wish you a speedy recovery and want to let you know that your absence here is felt.

P.S. &quot;You gave birth to a 8lb tumor?&quot;<img src=icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle> What are you gonna name it?<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

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David
Thanks for the update.
I am glad it has turned out ok I wish Len a speedy recovery.
I will keep Len and his family in my prayers.

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I'm glad to hear that!! Great news. We sure miss him around here, not just as an archery mentor, but as a very respectable, all around nice guy.

Len, get well soon buddy. Hope to hear from you soon. God Bless.

Chris (Muzzyman88)

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Thanks David, Of course all our prayers are with him for a speedy recovery. We miss him here and I hope his season fairs well.

<font color=blue>Good Luck and Good Shooting</font id=blue>

<font color=red>Rob</font id=red>

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Len, get well soon. I pray your recovery is quick and complete.

Phil.

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Len,
Get well Soon!
Keep David in line! (Yes I know that is going to be tough!
Thanks for the update David


Greg

&quot;Getting close to the game is the joy of Bowhunting for me, the harvest is a bonus.&quot;

Live 15 ft Python after eating a small Antelope!

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Len,

Hey buddy...Take it easy, and get plenty of rest. Glad to hear you are doing OK. Looking forward to seeing you on the boards soon!

Jeff :)

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Len,

Hey buddy...Take it easy, and get plenty of rest. Glad to hear you are doing OK. Looking forward to seeing you on the boards soon!

Jeff :)

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Best of luck to you, Len.
Hope you recover soon!
Look forward to seeing you on the boards again.


Sag.

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Len, glad to hear things came out well for you. My father was in your exact shoes over 5 years ago. Tumor much larger than anticipated, surgery much longer than expected. His was in the same place I believe yours was, and also wasn't attached to anything. Dr.s reported 100% removal, no chemo or radiation needed, he's been squeaky clean since. I'm sure you'll be the same. Keep your chin up, and God be with you and yours.

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Wishing you a speedy recovery Len... The rut is just around the corner get well soon so you don't miss it....<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

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Praying for you Len, hang in there brother! It won't be long, and you'll be back in action, completely. :)

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Thanks for the up-date, I was wondering last night how Len was doing. Certainly pass along my wishes for a complete and speedy recovery. God bless.

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Dave,

Thanks for the update. I was going to email Len yesterday but I figured he wouldn't be around to reading emails for awhile. Give him my best wishes for a speedy recovery! He and his family are in our prayers.

Randy

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Len...Prayers coming in from southern Maryland for a quick recovery.

Thanks for the update David.

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I will add my prayers also. I only met Len once, but he is quite a guy. (As is David)

Avoid the inevitable until it is absolutely unavoidable!

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They shipped him home from the hospital today. I was going by his shop to pick up some arrows and then by the hospital. He was released this AM and was sitting gingerly in a chair in the lobby. NO, he's not working.. just stopped in on the way home. Can't drive for 2 weeks. He wanted to go hunting tomorrow. His wife would cut off mine and his if I even hinted I'd drag him out.<img src=icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle> Couple of weeks, a crossbow, a couple ground blinds and we'll be back. He can't climb or pull a bow for a little while as they slit him like a Japanese suicide job...side to side. <img src=icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle> Happiness is having your hunting partner back. I haven't really felt like going. Second Saturday of the season and I stayed home.

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<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle> Dave, its now your job to keep his mind busy, so he doesn't drive everyone crazy while he's recovering:)

Aim Hard!

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Thank you all for both the posted and private prayers, thoughts and concerns for both me and my family. Yes, I was released today when the Surgeon inspected his work (incision) and my stats. The incision is 12&quot; long with 28 staples and looks pretty good for its size. The tumor was not 8# but 8&quot; by about 7&quot;. It was pushing the attached kidney up against the diaphram and behind the rib, and was also wedged between the liver and the colon. Because of this complication, they did call in another specialist to determine how best to remove the tumor.
I am glad to be home and am doing quite well for what I have had to encounter. With Dave and the help of others, I should be in the woods in a couple of weeks. Very gingerly at first, but still in the woods.

This situation could very well have had a very negative ending had I not gotten a general physical. My Doctor also told me that he may not have found the tumor had my stomach had more fat around it.

What I'm saying to each and every one is to keep your weight down and get a physical. It may well save your life.

Good luck and good hunting.

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Keep my weight down? Living in Nebraska? With my Wife's cooking? Well for you Len I'll try. Seriously though it's good to have you back and don't over do it too soon! Russ.

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Len,

It is great to see you back. I am glad everything has turned out well. You will back in the woods in no time. Good luck and God bless.

Protect your hunting rights, &quot;Spay or neuter a liberal.&quot;

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Rangeball: I'm so glad your father is doing fine. I pray I will do as well. My prognosis looks good right now.

I'll have a lot of time to be on the 'puter while recouperating. I'll try to stay out of trouble by not irritating some people about sensitive subjects.<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

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Len, it's great to have you back. I'm glad to hear your prognosis is good. Hang in there and you'll be leveling that crossbow on a big buck in no time.<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

David, thanks for keeping us informed and checking in on him. You are a true friend and Len is lucky to have you.

Bryan

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Welcome back, Len. Glad to hear things are going your way and you won't be missing the woods this season.

As far as the additional computer time, I wish the circumstances leading to it were different, but I'm looking forward to reading your 2 cents worth, controversial or not :)

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Len,
Glad to hear everything went well for you. Take it easy and you'll be back in peak shape in no time!

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Good to hear you are back home and back here with us Len! Take care
and hope you heal quickly.

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Len,

It's times like this that makes us realize &quot;What's really importatant in Life&quot; all the other stuff is just fluff.

Hope you get well soon & everything turns out well for you & your family.

Keep the faith.

Take Care,
Tim

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And a great big hello to you my friend,welcome home not back but home. we love ya man.