John Pytlak Health Update

Post by **matt5791** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 11:46 am

I haven't been on the forum for a while and wasn't aware if this John - My thoughts and prayers are with you.

I also echo what others have said - the most important thing to remember, regardless of the situation, is NEVER give up and never stop fighting. I think that the state of your mind is very important.

Best wishes,
Matt

Post by **Matthew Buick** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 10:13 pm

I'll keep you in my prayers.

Get well soon.

Post by **John_Pytlak** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 9:08 pm

I had a brief setback, and spent three days in the hospital last week. Had some severe cramping which could have been an intestinal obstruction, but it was just an after-effect of the surgery I had on November 14. I'm back home again, and just started my chemotherapy, which hopefully will be effective in slowing down the cancer. The list of chemotherapy side-effects is scary, but hopefully they will be mild for me.

Post by **DriveIn** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 4:43 am

Just keep posting for a long long long time....

Post by **Angus** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 8:40 am

John,

I'm sure I speak for all forum members in wishing you the very best.

Post by **Mr. Apathy** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 2:33 am

you are in the prayers of a great many people. best of luck

Post by **John_Pytlak** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 2:13 pm

Thanks for all the good wishes.

Had a brief setback last week, and spend four more days in the hospital. The 10-inch long incision from my November 14 surgery had gotten infected underneath (subcutaneous hematoma), and required drainage and a few days of IV antibiotics to stop the infection (102F fever). I'm back home again, but have two deep open wounds that need twice-daily treatment.

Post by **Scotness** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 2:34 pm

Ouch - hang in there John - I hope all the goodness you've done people through this forum and elsewhere somehow flows back to you in some sort of karma like way ~ that'll lift you up

Scot

Post by **marc** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 4:43 pm

John_Pytlak wrote:I had a brief setback, and spent three days in the hospital last week. Had some severe cramping which could have been an intestinal obstruction, but it was just an after-effect of the surgery I had on November 14. I'm back home again, and just started my chemotherapy, which hopefully will be effective in slowing down the cancer. The list of chemotherapy side-effects is scary, but hopefully they will be mild for me.

John, I am sorry that we put you under so much stress! We did not mean to cause you any illness. I feel for you. My mother is currently udergoing treatment after having surger for Breast Cancer.

Post by **threeinv** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 7:00 pm

John, hang in there and know that we're all pulling for you! I hope you're able to have a very happy holiday and enjoy being with family! Whether laying down or sitting up, you can still use your hands to open presents :lol:

--Derrick

Post by **Rollef** » Wed Dec 20, 2006 7:27 pm

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(Me sending good get well wibes. Wish you a merry christmas mr P.)

http://members.cox.net/home-theater/ · Post by **JCook** » Thu Dec 21, 2006 5:13 pm

Merry Christmas John,

Best wishes for a happy new year. Sory to hear about your recent setback, get well soon.

Regards, John

Post by **carlrose** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 11:22 am

John - you are going to get better. I am praying for you. I have so much respect for you. I know i used to wind you up (PHILIE-T, remember?) but i was only joking. You are the main man of film, you know everything and are too good to die early.(ok i dont know how old you are, but who the fuck is gonna replace john)

dont you give up John, you need to fight this shit. You need to be strong. You should go swimming. Everyone on here should focus their energy on John. We dont want to fucking loose John. everyone get in this fucking thread. Come on..

John you are going to be fine man. Im praying for you. You will be FINE.

Post by **+AnonymousGuest+** » Sat Dec 23, 2006 4:05 am

The list of chemotherapy side-effects is scary, but hopefully they will be mild for me.

I know how you feel. I was diagnosed with a t-cell lymphoma of my spleen and liver 2 weeks ago and started chemo the following week. I'm in hospital at the moment with a laptop abusing their wireless internet

I have found that the anxiety or anticipation of what's going to happen is often worse than the reality. So just try and keep yourself calm and stress free and you'll pull through fine.

I've had a few severe side effects (oh man the cramps!) but I just keep telling myself it'll pass and i'll be out of here soon. Keeping a positive outlook is everything.

Hopefully I can get a few rolls of 500T and document my treatment on super-8. Not sure I want to be reminded of this when I'm out but it should help to take my mind off things

My best wishes to you John, lets see who gets better first ok?

Aengus.

Post by **HTTK** » Sat Dec 23, 2006 6:46 am

John hope you and the family have a blessed Christmas.

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