Tim the sewing machine guy

06/10/2026

All righty. A little over a month post-treatments, and here's the scoop:

- I'm off all painkillers
- Part of my waste management system is slowly returning to normal (no more laxatives, yay!)
- Other part of my waste management still has small problems, but still functioning (don't need a catheter, yay!)
- Still a little fatigue in the legs, likely due to the hormones
- Sleep has improved
- Not retaining water, so fairly well hydrated. Leg cramps gone.
- Still have "warm waves" and mood swings (hormones)

All in all, feeling better every day. It's a long, slow process. I am reluctant/hesitant to call myself a "survivor" yet. There are still blood tests and maybe a scan or two to verify, so...

Thank you all for your prayers and support the last few months. Appreciate and love you all ❤️.

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05/18/2026

If you ever wondered what I do during "down time" between machines, look no further...

I keep finding interesting things at the Dollar store. Here, I came across a Lego Technic kit for an animated hot rod. Keeps the mind sharp, maintains dexter...

05/14/2026

Received this today. It is absolutely gorgeous. A thoughtful gift from my friend/customer Zenith Lillie-Eakett. I am so blessed by the generosity. Both hand made; the quilt is as big as my bed. Words cannot express my gratitude and thankfulness right now. I shall go have another cry now 🥹...

05/14/2026

Well guys, since I have some time on my hands, here's what I want to try: Shop time on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Not strong enough yet to do 5 days in a row. 8:30 to 3:00 (I start to run out of steam around this time. Call to make sure I am here; I still have appointments and such. Hope to see you soon...

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05/07/2026

Well guys, another chapter comes to a close. My last treatment was yesterday. On to the next chapter - Healing and recovery. Thank you all for your prayers and support. Love you all ❤️

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05/01/2026

Okay. Let's see if we can do this. After almost a month away from the shop, I am feeling well enough to take a stab at being there tomorrow, Saturday May 2 from 8:30 - 4:00...

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04/25/2026

Hey, guys. Went to Emerg. with some bad cramps today. Spent most of the day there, to get another CAT scan, and yet another laxative to add to my arsenal!😒. Better safe than sorry, I guess...

04/21/2026

Well guys, tomorrow marks the half way point of my radiation treatments. I will be so glad when it's over. Right now, my "waste management system" hates me. In addition to the drugs I need to take, I need to add these two liquids to my diet. One to make you p*e, one to make you poop.😕 Funny enough, the prune juice does not taste as terrible as I remember. Cranberry is quite tart, but you don't usually drink these things because you like them... 😆

04/09/2026

Well guys, one down, 19 to go. Radiation therapy started today, and will run for 20 week days (Mon.-Fri., no weekends). Should be done on or about "Cinco de Mayo". Stay tuned...

04/01/2026

Thank you all for the encouragement, words of wisdom and prayers. At least I know I don't have to go it alone. Love you all.❤️