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Ron [Andy] Andrews
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Well buds , am about to go off on the 27th to Vancouver for heart bypasses on the 30th Nov.. but they tell me i will be back home and bouncing by the 7th Dec, so hope to be back up here reading all the great stuff no later than the 8th.. and as a reminder to all, get out and get your colonoscopy done..its so important to your health...mine was absolutly clear, no polyps and no evidence of disease.. i also had the upper done the same day, and they took a tiny sample out of the stomach to check for oddities.. all clear.. so get it done, and i have to say when they do the colonoscopy it is a real nice sensation.. you have no idea they are doing it , and yet you are still conscious.. the wonders of modern drugs..do it for yourself , and your family, catch any problems in the buf..just do it.. see you all on the 8th.. ranrad
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Don Marche
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Hi ranrad. the best of luck on your surgery our pyayers and thoughts are with you. Be looking for your report on or about the 8 of Dec.
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1965-1968 B Coy 2 RCR Fort York Germany,
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Donald
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Best of luck ranrad wont take you long be to bouncing around DONALD
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Jim Hickson
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Hi Ron
God luck in the hospital and we'll see you on 8th Dec. Pro Patria!
Jim
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1962-1st Bn RCR Ex Gagetown
1962-JR NCO Course Grad 19 Oct
1962-1965 Germany B-C-D-A Coy (Revecated Nov 64)
1965-1967 Sigs Pl Cyprus Prom CPL 'til xmas and C of Drums
1967-1973 Cpl, MCpl, Sgt, Sigs, D Coy
1973-1977 CFOCS Chilliwack Prom WO
1977-1982 UEO, Sigs, Pl WO RECCE, CSM B&A Coy,
1982-1984 SIT School
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Mike Blais
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Good luck, brother....
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Good luck Ron
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good luck Ranrad,
By the way it is not the colonoscopy that bothers me but the preperation.
Ken Young
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Good luck Brother. Take care of yourself after surgery. Respects Bill
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dave sewell
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The drink that they give you to clean you out is the worse part of the whole thing ,That and the mental part. There isnt much to it considering the test could save your life
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Been there and done that ,good luck brother.
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ranrad
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Thanks brothers, and ,yes it is the drink , and its aftermath thats the worst part of the colonoscopy...ranrad
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John Saulnier
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Ron ,Come back soon to the Board and friends,luck brother!
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Drummy
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Hi Ron,
You probably don't know me(Regt Band 75-84) among other bands, but I wish you all the best. I went through the by-pass routine 4 years ago next month.
The first operation was a double by-pass and an aortic arch anuerysm repaired, and six weeks later another anuerysn(abdominal) repaired.
All in all, it wasn't that bad. The first 2 or 3 days in intensive care following the by-pass were handled by lots of morphine(or so I'm told) and the next few days only when required.(only once or twice) I was in and out of the hospital in 7 days for the first op and the same for the second one.
7 days - WOW - I can remember when one was laid up for 7 days just for having your tonsils removed.(Mine were removed on the kitchen table at home back in the 40s) and I was off school for a week. 
Anyway, again, all the best and don't worry yourself too much. Just think of the pretty nurses you'll get to meet. 
Drummy AKA Jim Stutt
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I came into this world 69 years ago
with a runny nose and a leaky butt.
And it looks as if I'll be going out the same way
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Ron have a speedy recovery all the best Dave
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Ron
I too had the colonoscopy (last year) Turns out I am a perfect A## Hole.
The boys are right the drink for prep was the worst.
I wish you a speedy recovery and look fwd to seeing you back on the board.
BJ
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Jim Hickson
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Hi BJ
I didn't have a colonoscopy and I'm a perfect A## Hole as well.
Jim
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1962-JR NCO Course Grad 19 Oct
1962-1965 Germany B-C-D-A Coy (Revecated Nov 64)
1965-1967 Sigs Pl Cyprus Prom CPL 'til xmas and C of Drums
1967-1973 Cpl, MCpl, Sgt, Sigs, D Coy
1973-1977 CFOCS Chilliwack Prom WO
1977-1982 UEO, Sigs, Pl WO RECCE, CSM B&A Coy,
1982-1984 SIT School
1984-1988 Career Manager (Prom CWO 1986)
1988-1990 RSM 1RCR
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Jim
Roger that I hate being alone LOLO.
Your old friend
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BJ and Jim I don,t think you guys are perfect A- holes NOW maybe when you yelled at me in the Battalion HA HA. No all joking aside I had the scope done also not very comfortable but can save your life.
Good luck on your surgery Ron
Pro Patria Randy
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Ron McConnell
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Good Luck with your surgery Ron. As others , been there done that, blessed by a Priest just before the operation thou I am not RC, It was calming and I had no trouble till the recovery so good luck with that. Ron
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1962-1965 Germany B-C-D-A Coy (Revecated Nov 64)
1965-1967 Sigs Pl Cyprus Prom CPL 'til xmas and C of Drums
1967-1973 Cpl, MCpl, Sgt, Sigs, D Coy
1973-1977 CFOCS Chilliwack Prom WO
1977-1982 UEO, Sigs, Pl WO RECCE, CSM B&A Coy,
1982-1984 SIT School
1984-1988 Career Manager (Prom CWO 1986)
1988-1990 RSM 1RCR
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1995-1999 Base CWO Wainwright
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ranrad
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Hi Guys, im back....a bit the worse for wear but feeling fairly chipper in all.. not quite read for my first 10 miler..but not willing to let the tootsies get soft either.. am feeling great, thanks for all the great wishes and jokes..heheheh, they all help us cope...so am off to try to catch up with all you rascals over the past week or so...and yes , the nurses are really sweet...AND SO DAMN YOUNG...heheheheh... ranrad
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Welcome back.
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Welcome back and to hear all is well.
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1970 Cyprus
Promoted to Sgt 73
Took my release in Sep 1973 Rank Sgt
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