K11 Owners Group

Phil Marvin · Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2011 8:47 pm Post subject: Surgery is imminent

Hi, All,
Tomorrow (Wed.) I go to the hospital for lab work with surgery scheduled for Friday morning. Right now I feel great and just want to get this over with! The chemo ended with my being able to swallow much better than before, and the CT scan showed the thickening of the stomach lining was much reduced. And the colonoscopy I had last Friday showed there are no problems in the colon. So I'll be on line for the next couple of days, but surgery is Friday morning and my surgeon told me to expect to be in the hospital for 10 days. I doubt I'll have computer access while in the hospital. So even if I don't write anything, I'll still be thinking of you. And if anyone wants to do something old fashioned and send a card (I've already received a few - thanks, guys), my daughter's address is:
6518 Electra Dr.
Arlington, TX 76001.

Marian (daughter) has the phone numbers of two or three of you. I have no problem if you post what she tells you on the list for all to read.
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Ride Safe,
Phil Marvin in El Paso, TX
'94 K75A/3
'95 K75RTP

dwerbil · Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2011 8:57 pm Post subject:

Good luck to you Phil. Will be sending good mojo your way. Hurry up and get well and your strength back, then climb back on your bike for a good long ride.
Randy
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Off the grid · Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2011 9:41 pm Post subject:

Phil, will keep you in my prayers.

Good thoughts, friend.
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drikko · Posted: Tue Oct 18, 2011 10:12 pm Post subject:

Everything crossed for you here Phil.

Keep us updated.

Cheers from the antipodes.
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mtnroads · Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 1:54 am Post subject:

My thoughts are with you Phil, during and after the surgery.

Regards,

John
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95 K1100LT Graphit (sold)
01 R1100RT Black (sold)

k11pfc · Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 2:00 am Post subject:

Good luck Phil from across the pond. We've just started taking our little one's to church so I will make sure there is a prayer request for you mate. All the very best.
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2 F650's
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SugarHillCTD · Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 6:47 am Post subject:

Phil,

Today is lab test day, eh? Hope you studied Laughing

Seriously, you are gonna' come through this in GREAT shape. You sounded really good the other day when we spoke.

You are in all our thoughts and prayers.

Love ya'.

John & Cathy
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'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F.

miKeinWIs · Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 7:58 am Post subject:

Good luck Phil
You are an inspiration. Keep up the positive attitude.

Mike
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SugarHillCTD · Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 8:58 am Post subject:

How about some Phil pictures to get everyone smiling ( especially you Phil) Very Happy

From HL I

and the (in)famous "Santa" pic:

Hungry Mother III (Phil, I'm shocked!)

Anyone else have some Phil photos?

Keep smiling Mr. Marvin Very Happy

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John & Cathy

'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F.

Phil Marvin · Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 9:42 am Post subject:

Hi, John,
I'm smiling!!! I'm smiling, not only because of all my friends here, but because I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. In 2 days I'll be in surgery and, when I come out, hope that this crap will all be behind me.
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Ride Safe,
Phil Marvin in El Paso, TX
'94 K75A/3
'95 K75RTP

BobZ(IL) · Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2011 10:26 pm Post subject:

More than 6 months to get ready for HM. Go for it Phil. We're with you.
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'78 R100S
'05 R1200GS
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michaelcurrin · Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2011 9:14 am Post subject:

Good Luck
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20 BMW R1250RS
93 BMW K1100RS / EML Speed 2000
06 Ducati ST3
67 Triumph 650 chopper

Steven B · Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2011 10:28 am Post subject:

Prayers on the way Phil...
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1991 K100RS
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drmalacarne · Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2011 5:17 pm Post subject:

Have a fast and perfect recovery, Phill.
Guilherme.
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1998 HD Heritage Springer 95th anniversary
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DLBass · Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2011 5:26 pm Post subject:

Best of luck Phil
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SugarHillCTD · Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2011 7:44 pm Post subject:

Got a call from Phil's daughter an hour or so ago.

He is out of surgery, in recovery and waiting for a room. Very Happy

Looks good so far. We'll have to hear from the big guy himself.
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John & Cathy

'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F.

Jim · Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2011 8:34 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the update, John. I'm sure Phil will grab a laptop in the next day or two and post an update.
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1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - still has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repaired!
1992 K75RTP 46,000

"We shall not all die, but we shall all be changed."

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 8:19 am Post subject:

Just got a call from the man himself.

A bit doped up and groggy, as you would expect after someone rummages around in your internals.

But from what he could tell me the surgeon said that it went well and that the previous chemotherapy had done a good job.

Now he will have to wait and see what the lab report says about what was removed.

Phil isn't out of the wood yet, but each step gets him closer. Let's all continue to keep him in our thoughts and prayers. Very Happy

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John & Cathy

'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F.

Ernie-NH · Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 9:56 am Post subject:

Good morning John...

Really GREAT to have this update, AND to know that 'the man' is alert, responding and doing well under the circumstances! I know most of us spent Friday with Phil in our thoughts and your direct contact is most assuring. THANK YOU !!

Very best regards......// Ernie in NH
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Off the grid · Posted: Sat Oct 22, 2011 12:51 pm Post subject:

Just spoke to Phil as well. In pain but in good spirits in the Recovery Room minus one stomach. The fact that he is awake and talking is a good sign.

Thoughts and prayers, Phil.
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2009 Husqvarna TE610. "The dirty Italian mistress"