FYI, in case if you don't know.....I am 1995 Deaf Olympic qualifier in wrestling. I got seriously injured during trials and ended up 5th out of 13th. I had right shoulder injury that required surgery. Surgery was done in August 1995 and I am retired from wrestling but can continue to teach young kids about wrestling. So Now I am completely hooked with Offshore Boat Racing and would like to throttle in the race.

Chris

More update........

I am being scheduled on Nov 3rd to meet transplant evaluation to discuss about what is the next step and how that works for me. So my parents and I will attend so we will know more and what to do next.

Chris

A friend of mine was lucky enough, after a long wait, to receive a kidney transplant about 20 years ago. He's 51 years old now and teaching his grandson to water ski.

I know it's worrying for you but there is light at the end of the tunnel. Keep a positive attitude and things will turn around. Focus on recovery and goals, not the illness.

RR

Thanks!

I am trying to keep myself busy and active so that way I can stay positive. Tony from JD BYRIDER will be generous enough to drive all the way to here from his hometown in Ohio to visit and support me and my family while I stay at the hospital.....THank you, Tony..... he is a true offshore racer but beyond very true friend to me.

Chris

chris I wish I lived closer to you and the hosoital im disabled and have plenty of time on my hands sucks I live in ct,well good luck you will do just fine

innerrage,

do not worry....all you can do is drop me an email to keep myself company while recovering. I can't stay patience being in bed too long!

Chris

Nov 3rd will be focused on get x ray, heart beat, ekg, visit my kidney doctor, meet a surgeon who will do the transplant, meeting to talk about what to expeect and what to expect during surgery and after surgery, etc....

Sighs....hate this...

I rather be out on the boat and throttle....

Chris

Staying positive is the best you can do for yourself. KNOW that you are going to beat this. My kidney disease has been stable since 2000 with meds. My uncle has been running on one kidney for 25+ years with no problems and he is 72. I look forward to meeting you at an Offshore race that your running in in the near future. STAY POSITIVE BROTHER! Does a body good!

bulletbob,

please email [email protected]

and surgery WILL NOT be scheduled on Nov 3rd...Nov 3rd is to help me prepare for surgery whenever time is right.

Chris

Chris,
Just keep thinking boating and racing to keep positive.