@@petergreenan9178 ended up having to replace pickup tube and oring, along with rebuild on cam, lifters, VLOM, etc... what gets me is afterwards my oil pressure is NOT what it used to be. Always ran 35+ hot idle, 50+ cold start idle. Now hot idle is more like 27-30 and only sits about 35-40 when driving. Ship checked pickup tube literally 5 or 6 times, and connected pressure gauge at oil filter and everything there was strong and normal. I think the press sensor they used (they tried 3 diff ones, last one is AC Delco) is crap, or somehow there's less restriction in the top end. Maybe a cam that's undersized to bearings by a thou or something? Everything within GM spec, but it really baffles me as to why that happened.

Thanks for writing, I had but heard of a few of these, will certainly look into it

@@pam164 that's a massive topic by itself. Not sure about England, but in USA, food groups is not something really taught or common knowledge any longer. Everyone is trained to look at calories and that's it. "Who cares what makes up the ingredients as long as it low in calories" - Average uninformed person in US. A few decades ago Iodine was in our salt, it was mandated by Govt. Past dozen or so years no more iodine. I've noticed far too many natural, cheap and accessible essential to life compounds and ingredients have become difficult to find unless you're intentionally seeking them. The avg IQ as a population has dropped 15-20pts overall, cancers and diseases are exploding, life expectancy has dropped to 3rd world or worse levels. And what I notice most is lack of proper whole nutrition, and an ever expanding use of Western medicines, vaccines, drugs, etc... I may not be an expert in the field, but I do have common sense and make a living from statistics and interpretation of things like this; it seems plain as day to me that these may not be direct causes (they probably are) but they're certainly contributing to the issues we see in our health today.

​​@@Teratoma-TWe are very similar to the s t ates..

@pam164 I wish we were more similar to you, and other parts of the world in some ways. We allow FAR too much synthetic / chemical garbage, seed oils, coloring, etc.. into our food and call it "safe". A good example is the French fries (or chips across the pond?) at the famous Restaurant starting with a M in a golden arch font. In the US, these simple fries have something like 19 ingredients. It should be Potatoes, salt, oil (from fryer). Instead we have tons of coloring, preservatives, and other unnatural junk. I believe the EU only allows them to use 5 ingredients in the same fries in Europe. So while we may be ahead in ways, or the same in others, believe me there's plenty of us here that wish we had our foods more in line with yours.

@@Teratoma-T I'd rather be where you are. Not good here now.

Thanks for the info, have you ever used Tumeric for inflammation? I Couldn't agree more about Vit. D. It wasn't even something that had ever crossed my mind. So many food labels brag about high vitamin content, or 100% of daily value blah blah. So it's like you think you're getting what's needed, but I've been looking for D on labels and not finding it. Most is A-C (and is probably synthetic which is not ideal). Either way.... It AMAZED me the symptoms people were reporting having with D Deficiency, and improvement when sticking with supplementation. Everything from psychiatric behaviours to physical pains, sweating of only certain body parts (usually the head), insomnia, etc... it was unreal. But, I'm no longer surprised. Just like oxygen, it's an essential compound for human body so no surprise it can cause chaos when levels are off. I'm not trying to blame all my issues on Vit D, but that's something that really jumped out on the labs, and last I checked 2+2 still = 4, so we shall see what happens in the coming weeks / months as I heavily supplement. To be continued..... Thanks for watching and writing!

Totally agreed. Vit D is also related with the immune system and by extension with auto-immune diseases. And there are many. I’m trying to stick to around 3000iu daily, preferably taken with food which has some fats in it because it’s fat soluble, for good absorption. Some people recommend even 5000iu. I also don’t stop taking it in the summer, as the sun is just not enough and increasing sun increases skin cancer risk. Tough navigation. Also magnesium helps to activate it. I’ve heard about turmeric and its benefits but never tried it personally. I’m trying not to get overwhelmed with supplementation as it gives impression of being sick when it’s not necessarily the case. Good diet is probably the most important base.

That's what I aim for, mainly dietary means. But I'll be doing short little clips of my findings with foods, and nutritional content in the coming days / weeks. Tonight should be one with a few juices / milk I encountered in the grocery. What I'm beginning to see is shocking to say the least, and not in a good way. Good info on dosing. Some Docs seem to demonize that level of Vit. D, which I largely understand as false (natural / pre-existing cheap vitamins and meds is not good for pharma profits when a Rx can be sold for many times the cost).

@@user-iz2ik3gh2n no kidding. They can be absolutely AWFUL to deal with. Glad to have helped

Thank you, that sure means a lot to me. And thank you for returning and making it through another update. Believe me when I say, I know this is pure amateur level and not always the best pit together or thought out, but is a learning opportunity for me as well as who may come across this in the future. Your and others watching, commenting, subscribing, etc is totally keeping the videos alive, if not for you the content gets buried and nobody ever sees it. Shame on me for taking so much time away, it really hurt the growth because hardly anyone watches these any longer, but my mission remains the same. My goal and intent is for this to one day help someone. I found absolutely nothing online about this cancer before my procedures, and I sure wish I knew some things ahead of time. Anyways, as I said and will continue to say; THANK YOU! I really truly appreciate you spending a few min of your valuable time here.

@@pam164 I didn't have that same feeling when it comes to a loved ones death, but I've also been very lucky to not have to experience that very often. I totally see how that's possible. Any type of thing that leaves you feeling isolated / disconnected to the world around you can do it. Is good to recognize that, because not doing so and experiencing that could easily lead into bigger issues no doubt.

@Teratoma-T I lost both my parents at 18, so it was a huge huge loss. Life is so unfair at times.

It certainly is! It especially seems most unfair to decent people. But I'm absolutely of the mentality that we face trials abd struggles for a purpose that is meant for good. What you make it through certainly strengthens you, and I think we're meant to share with others our experiences and lessons learned. Like myself, I would not want to endure this again, but I'm thankful that I did in many ways. My outlook on life has dramatically changed as a result of this, priorities change, and I think they're all for the better.

@@pam164 Pam, I have had those exact thoughts upon losing someone. We tell them good bye and then life just goes on like normal. Doesn’t seem right, but that’s how it is.

@@brianprintersjr5713 lol, just glad to help you out of that jam!

@@dothatch5147 definitely not new, this is a 2010.

@@americanpatriot6484 thank you

@@angelachambers4021 thank you very much, God bless you also!

Thank you! I still have challenges, physically and pain wise I am not to where I had hoped to be, but I do try and be positive that things could still improve (at least I hope so)

Thanks for sharing, that's an incredible story of perseverance and survival. I am sorry to hear of her passing, but I'm sure her story inspires (if they know) her children and husband. What a fighter. I only was able to read about the dissection, it would have been gross but I think I would have enjoyed at least seeing images of it. The body parts being inside is certainly creepy, yet amazing how that can even happen

Incredible surgery, especially on someone so small. That's something I'm sure you'll never forget. They're so uncommon, but so incredibly destructive and invasive to remove. Thank you for sharing!

You're very welcome

Awesome!!! Glad it helped you!

Glad you reached that conclusion

@@Teratoma-T sorry I wasn't trying to be snarky. My wife and I were driving around yesterday and noticed that most of the people who still did not have power had their windows closed and she asked why don't they open their windows. Good video. Thanks for the content.

@RetroHGenX the masses have become increasingly less intelligent over the years. And they probably assume that the "warmer" air outside will just make things worse. If it's a warmer day, I'd open mine about 45-60 min before sunset. This gets things moving. But in a house like mine, the builder put in so few windows that open, it's actually been very difficult to get air moving inside decently. Older homes with many more windows didn't have the issue. Anyways, yes, thats the point of a smoke check. You begin to get the feel for how your house breathes

@@gail6904 I am sorry to say that I no longer have this mower. You should be able to pull up a part diagram online though. Bear in mind these tractors are made by Husqvarna, so if you see any info on Huskies that would be a direct copy usually

@@let0atreidesThanks for watching and writing. Yeah, that's sort of what I had figured but is somewhat validating to hear from someone else. Several docs had acted like the numbness, feelings, etc.. should all go back to normal, it was just a matter of time. I didn't want to think some things would be permanent, but this late into healing.... I'm afraid majority of what I have now is more or less what it will be from here on.

@@karyne826 it's wild, but we are so very lucky compared to many others. This one is far worse in damage and scale than any other that I remember in my living history. Thank you for writing, hope all is well across the pond.

@@Teratoma-T weather wise OK Bit chaotic in places 😬

@@pam164 Thank you for stopping by And writing. I very much appreciate it!

@@sherivirgin9266 absolutely. And yes, we've heard of the same..... If it's even half of what this was, wow. Huge change of pace for people around here, and certainly huge death toll elsewhere. Parts of the country (that are never prone to flooding or situations like this) are in really, bad shape. Some totally obliterated or isolated from outside world. Thanks for checking in, much appreciated!

@@janicelaurin7263 it's a lifesaver, when camping and in times like now. Luckily I had an extra bottle of isobutane for it, otherwise we'd be in trouble! They cleared off the store shelves within hours. Thank you for watching and writing!

@@terryharl7949 Thank you very kindly. Things have been very busy, almost overwhelming at times..... But Im trying to learn that these videos won't ever be as good as I'd like, and repetition and practice will be key to getting out to the world what I want to. Can't let. Failure hold me back and stay silent. Thanks for stopping by again!

@@noelle1225 indeed. It's maddening seeing others with seemingly worse situations, come out faster or ahead in general. My patience today is eons away from where it was before, and perspective as a whole is so much different. It is nice to let it out once and a blue moon too! Thanks so much for keeping tabs and checking back in. Any things you'd recommend or want to know about feel free to let me know!

@@Teratoma-T I just want to know you’re okay from time to time. I don’t know whether I told you this or not in a previous post, but my sister has a rare, aggressive form of uterine cancer. She’s been in treatment the last two years, but her last PET scan showed nodules in her lungs. I took her up to Duke for a second opinion. They’re all about clinical trials there, but they have nothing to offer my sister. The oncologist said basically she will die from this disease, and she’s really young. I just want to make sure you’re doing good, and it sounds like you are. It may take a good while before you have all your energy back, but you’ll get there.

@@noelle1225 Oh wow, no I don't recall that (but then again my short term memory is horrible after this ordeal). That's awful, and I really truly hate to hear that for the both of you. Definitely recommend a second, third, fourth opinion. Nobody cares as much as yourself, and family. I'm not totally sure of your location, but Ohio State Unic has a wonderful cancer center, I believe they call it the James. Perhaps these other places could be video / teleconference visits to see if their a possibility of helping her unique situation? I definitely feel very fortunate that the hospital I was transferred to (just 45 min away) could handle me, although it was somewhat pushing the limits. My surgeon never did this before, but is truly a wonderful thoracic surgeon. I know money, time, travel and things can easily get in the way. Maybe share her story here? Create a GoFundMe or similar account? I hate doing that myself, but I was very humbled by my situation also, and couldn't have made it without help from family, friends, even several strangers. Buying us a meal, or sending a (huge to me) check, it all helped so much. Obviously I'm still not done, it's still constantly Dr's appts, bills, etc... but anyways I'm rambling. I'm so sorry to hear that. You're a total stranger, but I tell you this experience makes me wish NOBODY had to endure procedures and treatment like this. The world can certainly be cruel, but I'm totally sold on God having a purpose for each and every one of our lives. We may not agree or like what we're given sometimes, but I feel like it's our duty to make the best of it and do something positive. That seems so hypocritical to some folks, I understand why and agreed for much of my life. But honestly now, I feel like if my life must come to an end, I would want to know that I had a positive impact on another person's life. Not sure of your beliefs or faith, not trying to trample on them or any type of disrespect, but I promise you that true prayer can work absolute miracles. It could be in the physical sense, or simply coming to peace and not having all the stressors and things that drive us nuts. I will certainly keep you and her in my prayers and thoughts, and I wish you all the very best outcome possible. God bless, and thank you so much for taking the time to write and share.

@@Teratoma-T I will look into that. I’m on the NC southern coast about 40 miles south of Wilmington near the SC border. That’s why I took her to Duke since it’s only 3 hours from here. Appreciate it!

@@noelle1225 glad to (hopefully) help!

Very welcome!

@@Ricky-eo5ym perfect! Just as good as the day I put them up

@@lisabush26 thank you very much. Yes, to a degree, some things have improved, some things not so much. I haven't made anything new, feeling like I don't have much to talk about that would be interesting to the masses. But I do, it's just sometimes hard to put it all together and find time to make it happen. I tend to be very critical of myself and strongly desire that I'd I'm making something, it should be something "worthwhile" to those who would watch. I think that prevents me from doing anything new sometimes. I've been wanting to get it going again, so I do plan to, I just need to really figure out what and how to say it. Thank you kindly for writing, I very much appreciate it!

Absolutely!

@@gcdiver Amen to that! Glad I could help, nothing better than whooping a "shouldn't take this dang long / be this hard” kinda job.

Thank you so very much! So very kind. As of now, nothing is re-growing.... But there was a patch of tumor deliberately left on my heart. If you can stomach it (it is amazing to see though), you can see that on this video which doesn't get much traffic though since it is age restricted: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8aESWjk2asI.htmlsi=954EpLSXWk60NHvF

They believe it's not at real risk of regrowing. At least not this type. So..... They leave it be. "Fortunately"? I say that somewhat sarcastically, it's a benign variety. I.e. radiation has no effect, purely surgical removal. Most likely Started as a germ cell in my early life / fetus stages.

@@lindamastropietro4429 everthings day to day. Some ok, some not so great. But grateful nonetheless. Thank you very much!

Be sure to let us know if you were successful

@@lindamastropietro4429 Good question. The chest tubes are left in for drainage. So they removed the broken tube that was supposed to come out that morning, but then had to replace it with a new tube, or two, I can't recall exactly. Any time they go inside (whether through huge opening or robotic methods using a small hole like VATS), is almost guaranteed there is a fair amount of tissue damage and a drain must be installed.

@@lindamastropietro4429 I couldn't agree more! Lol. Alive is good! Yeah, hell is a great way to describe it. Amazingly (to me anyways) I still have triggers that get me very emotional, horrible awful dreams or random memories of my time in the hospital (especially in the delirium of waking up slowly and passing back out while being intubated). I really feel for anyone experiencing similar things.

@@Teratoma-T I watched everything you had to endure, and I couldn’t believe it. I was a nurse and I never had a case like yours. I don’t know what to say. You made it through, now go live and love life.

@@lindamastropietro4429 thank you for the kind words and for watching, yes it was quite an experience for sure. Not one I'd ever care to watch someone deal with or repeat myself. I am certainly doing my best to get back to normal, but afraid there is definitely a new normal and the old one is a little out of reach. Hopefully not, but try not to get too optimistic. God bless

@@tonyo41 glad to help

Absolutely correct. Sounds like you're pretty familiar of these? I wasn't aware of the origin of the word, that's very interesting, and very original. Can't claim to have any parts inside, but was told it was "meat", "gelatinous", and "very hairy". There is a video on my playlist about this that shows a few images / video from inside the OR. I had to see it, and my surgeon obliged. Glad I got to see it, it was absolutely massive and grotesque. It's 18+ for obvious reason

Thanks for watching and writing! I'm certainly not where I'd hoped I'd be. I felt like the topic grew kind of stale, like I lacked anything relevant or interesting to talk about. I sure should do some more, there's been challenges, I've fallen well short of my expectations when it comes to physical ability, pain, etc... Sadly my Dr's can't give too much advice since none of them have ever had a similar case to me. So at times I feel like a science experiment or something 🤪. I've thought about making more content lately, maybe talking about a certain topic related to my experience and then expanding that out to something relatable to pretty much anyone. So stay tuned, I can't promise exactly when or that it will even be great material, but I feel that talking about it certainly helps keep my head more clear and get things off my chest. Have a great day, God bless

Woulda been nice, but. Total top end rebuild was needed for a couple failed AFM lifters. They died slowly actually, minor pitting on those cam lobes

Sometimes it's by far the best path forward

Thanks!

​@@margaretskinner6972 Nobody truly knows, all the cancer speacialists and surgeons can only theorize since these are so uncommon. The most likely of which is since birth / developing in womb, starting as a very small germ cell (originating / migrating from testes and finding a home near heart). I can say, that looking back I felt like something in my chest was a little "off" for a few years prior, but no real symptoms or anything persistent enough for me to really take notice. Anything I ever felt was easily dismissed as something harmless (getting older, heart burn, hard days work, etc...). That's what's scary, because even the times where I was looked at by Dr's more closely in the 6months or so prior (in the chest region). It was always said to be bronchitis, the cold, etc... I'm VERY grateful that urgent care nurse took an X-ray and looked at it more closely. My lungs by this point were about half way collapsed due to the size of the tumor and huge amount of fluid, and she just happened to see my heart and think it was grossly enlarged (wasn't the heart, just the massive tumor on x-ray). Thank you for watching, and big kudos to you for being able to see this. I'm amazed how few views this has compared to the non-graphic videos.

Thank you very much!

@@margaretcoyle4224 wow, that's awesome that this has traveled so far. Thank you very much!