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But I was thrown a curveball on Friday which completely changes things going forward, at least in the short term. Needless to say, I have an interesting week ahead of me as my life has been flipped upside down the past 48 hours.
Long story short, I went to the doctor on Friday to get checked for some stomach issues that were bothering me and in doing tests for it they found something more serious (unrelated to the stomach issue) where they found a softball sized mass on my left kidney. Lots of tests on Saturday later, they now are pretty sure it is a tumor, just won't be confirmed as benign or malignant until I get a biopsy done on Monday or Tuesday. Either way the doctors are moving fast with this and I may be heading for major surgery anytime between Tuesday-Thursday.
I'm a pretty upfront and honest person about things, so this is why I am sharing something so personal, especially when things have not been confirmed one way or the other. But in the same vein I didn't want to disappear with no reason and have people speculating on where I am/went because truth be told the baseball postings will be limited by me for the next few days or even weeks. No need to worry though as I have already talked to the rest of the IPI guys and they will be keeping things going as best as they can with the site with daily updates.
I'll be honest though, I'm scared beyond belief right now because there are still many more questions/unknowns than answers, mostly in how contained it is and if it has spread to other places. I go to the specialist tomorrow morning and will get a few answers, and until anything is confirmed malignant or benign I won't know for sure. I have no idea going forward how this will affect my baseball activities....but that is all secondary at this point as getting past this is the main focus.
I will continue to post and do things as normal as much as I can as I am certainly heading for lots of down time and it will help get my thoughts off of things. Baseball will certainly be a great distraction to it all. I'll provide an update to those interested once I know more. Thanks again for reading and for your support.....and Go Tribe!
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29 comments:
Get well, sir. The blog will still be here when you return.
Hoping for the best Tony. I'll be praying for you and your family.
I'm usually a lurker, but good luck with your surgery. Terrific work on the blog, too.
I've been a big fan of yours for a long time, Tony. You are a real pro. My prayers are with you, that you can come back full-time soon and do what you love.
Always enjoy your work Tony, you do a great job covering the Indians minor league affiliates. Best of luck to you and your family through this whole ordeal, keep your spirits high, and know that a lot of people are pulling for you.
Tony, I haven't commented here before but have been reading your stuff for the last few years. Between you and Paul Cousineau I feel closer to the Indians and better informed than I have in years, especially since I haven't lived in NE Ohio in 23 years. Thanks so much and I wish you and your family the best as you deal with this tumor.
Tony, I too haven't posted here before, but I am a loyal reader.
You and your family will be in my thoughts. Get well.
-Bryan
Get well Tony.
The Tribe needs you!
You're in my thoughts and prayers, brother.
Be well, Tony
Tony, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I too have become much, much closer to the team through this site, Twitter, ect. Thank you for all you do. Be strong, brother.
You and your family are on my family's and church prayer list, Tony. I went through something very similar about five years ago ..keep thep power of positivity throughout !
Tony, The Landis family sends our prayers and best wishes to you and your family. As the family of a player, we thank you for your work. We pray everything goes well for you this week.
May God grant you a complete healing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Thanks everyone, I appreciate the kind words and warm thoughts/prayers. Not to be too public with everything, but I will surely keep people updated on how things go. I am hoping/expecting the best.
Tony,
Best wishes for a quick recovery from the guys at Let's Go Tribe.
Ryan
Tony, we will keep you in our prayers.
Tony, love and appreciate all the work you do on the site and was very saddened to hear the news. Hope it turns out ok and you have a quick recovery. God bless.
Thinking of you, Tony. Get better fast.
Tony -
Sending you the very best wishes for strength, good news, and quick healing. And sending your family wishes for special care at this time.
Thanks for thinking about the fans who support your great work here, but now it's also time for us to support you during your new challenge.
Enjoy reading your work. Thanks for providing the best Indians minor league information over years. Wish you well.
Tony,
Like many commenters, I am a long time reader but have not previously commented. I truly enjoy your site and it is the first read in the morning. I was truly shaken to hear about your news. I wish you the best of luck and pray for your speedy recovery.
Take care and keep up the good work.
Go Tribe.
Elliot
Another daily reader wishing you well. God bless and get well soon
Tony - You will definitely be in my thoughts and prayers.
Tony get well and best of luck.
Don ~ FUDU
My thoughts and best wishes are with you and your family Tony. Get well soon.
James
We're all rooting for you!
Thank you to everyone for the support. Can't say enough how truly thankful I am for everyone taking the time to write. I will have an update to post on Tuesday....and time to get back to less me and more baseball talk! What a start for the Indians and the affiliates/players down on the farm.
Living in Japan and totally appreciate the hard work you put into the site. Keeps me connected to my beloved Tribe. Get well. We need you!
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