Spyderman is back, Part 2.....

[senmen]

Guys,
nearly one year ago I posted that I am back.
Well, and then a serious health problem happened in June
and my life changed completely:
I had a retinal thrombosis in my right eye in June last year and the doctors told me to see that as a warning.  Could have also
been a stroke or a heart attack.
Had only 30% visibility left on my right eye.  Had to change my whole life.  Lost nearly 45lbs yet, stopped smoking, doing Sports now, need to take blood thinners, no stress anymore allowed, no heavy lifting etc.  
And also very nice injections directly into the eye.  
So therefore no music and no Band for me since then.  
Am currently thinking in buying another Alembic.  
Maybe now my Dream Spyder?
We'll see....
Keep in touch guys plse.....
Oliver (Spyderman)

[terryc]

That was a warning indeed, glad you are on the mend and have taken some lifestyle changes.
As a health professional, and this is is to everyone, smoking is the worse pastime you can do to yourself!(excluding handling venemous creatures LOL). I have gone back to martial arts after a 21 year absence,starting at white belt again( I was 2nd dan in taekwon do) but the instructors whittled me out and I have train with the higher and dan grades and the style is Wado Ryu(Japanese and not Korean)
The point is..you are never too old to change your ways..especially before it is too late
Best wishes Oliver

[senmen]

Terry,
thank you for your kind words.  
Yes indeed, you are absolutely right.  Second chance.  
I did change everything I thought would be helpful.  
But not beeing able to do like before is a hard learning process.  
Oliver (Spyderman)

[5a_quilt_top]

Congrats Spyderman!
 
My advice: celebrate by indulging your greatest passion and use the $$ you were spending on excess food, smokes, etc. and apply it to what you've always REALLY wanted!
 
What could give you more pleasure than the ULTIMATE SPYDER?

[senmen]

David,
thank you!
Well that is a good point.....
Need to think about....
Oliver (Spyderman)

[artswork99]

Oliver,  
Glad to hear that you are on a better path after such adversity and here with us!  With all the positive changes you've made the learning curve is bound to get less steep.  
Sending vibes your way ((((((( Spyderman )))))))
Best regards,  
Art

[senmen]

Art,
thank you!
Yes it also works this way!
Oliver

[tubeperson]

Oliver, during October and November I was in the hospital.  What should have been a simple 40 minute procedure turned into a 4 hour very dicey surgery, with collateral issues brought on as a result.  I understand personally what you have  and will be going through.  Keeping things simple and not feeling deprived, but rather glad to still be here has helped me a lot. This type of event really puts things into perspective.  Good luck and remain happy and healthy!

[tbrannon]

Oliver,
 
Glad to hear that you were fortunate enough to GET the warning.  Far too many never get the chance and simply exit life after a major stroke, heart attack, etc.  
 
Sounds as though you've taken that 2nd chance and made some appropriate lifestyle changes in regards to your health and well being. Kudos for that.  
 
Giving up smoking, drinking, etc will likely net you enough $ to pay for that custom Alembic after a few years!  Go for it!!  
 
All the best,
Toby

[smokin_dave]

Good to see you post again Ollie and your mending up.Quitting smoking is a major plus for you as well as for myself.It's been about a year since I gave up cigs and although I have had a bump or two on the road to being tobacco free I feel a lot better with breathing and such.And if it becomes too tough to tame try electronic cigs.It works for me.

[senmen]

Steve, Toby, Dave,
many thanks for your kind words. I can only second all your opinions!
Keep in touch
Oliver (Spyderman)

[811952]

Glad you're still with us, Oliver.  Peace and good (improving) health!
 
John

[senmen]

John,
thank you so much!
Oliver (Spyderman)

[adriaan]

Good to have you back!

[senmen]

Adriaan,
dank je wel!
 
Oliver (Spyderman)