So I'll be missing the DLC tomorrow as I have surgery in the morning to remove a (benign) tumour from my spinal cord. It is my second surgery, the first excised 95% of it, but in the past 4 years it's grown back. It'll be a ten hour plus operation with a 10-15% of leaving me paralysed. Last time I was in rehab for a month learning to walk again.
So I decided to have one last crack at finishing the raid tonight on my only non level 30 character, a 29 hunter needing one raid piece for 30. I decided to help some others with one of my 30 characters and agreed to swap at the gatekeeper so I could have a chance at some loot. I was rewarded with a second vex and the helmet I needed when we took down Atheon. Unfortunately I won't have time to level up to 30 before morning and want to spend some time with my family anyway.
I think Destiny is a great game and I have played with some really cool people whilst raiding. It's certainly helped take my mind off the surgery. The community reminds me of the best days of Phantasy Star Online, years back. The guys at Bungie should be proud of what they have achieved. Have fun with the DLC, I hope I get to play again fairly soon with some of you!
******update - So the surgery went pretty much perfectly. All of the tumour was removed with only a slight loss of power in my legs. Thanks for all the messages of support!It means a lot!******
*******update 2 - a couple of photos for the cynics! MAY NEED TO COPY INTO BROWSER
Me not looking my best...
http://instagram.com/p/wbgG_DvLio
Think I could hook a PS4 up to this?
http://instagram.com/p/wbgLnNPLjG
As much as I love playing Destiny, I don't love it more than my boy.
http://instagram.com/p/wcHoh5PLps/
[b]I don't want an exclusive weapon but I think everyone who's posted a positive comment should get an exotic shard - these guys make the community what it is.[/b]
*****final update - so I'm out of bed and walking independently. This really couldn't have gone any better. I'll see you starside to battle Crota in a week or so!*****
--Peace--
Post script - one last video of my walking out to my wife and son for the first time. Paste into browser!
http://instagram.com/p/we17h_vLg-/
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Get well soon, guardian! :)
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Guardian down... but not out. Hope everything goes well man and we see you taking down crota with the rest of us in no time.
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Hey hope everything goes well, I'm sure it will. 90% chance sounds pretty good to me! Oh and congrats on getting the helm
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I've been there man. Best of luck to you, I'll be thinking of u tomorrow.
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All the best, mate! You'll be 'right! :)
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Good luck on your surgery man. I hope to see you in game again soon. Good luck on your raid tonight man!
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Good luck guardian
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1 RespuestaEditado por Shrimp: 12/9/2014 2:57:44 AMI wish you good luck Guardian. Wish to see you back in the tower. Also do you think they'd mind if we take there pikes?
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Editado por Flux: 12/9/2014 5:10:25 AMGood luck see you starside.
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I'm gonna run a 5 man raid group cause you can play tomorrow. Good luck. Hope for a speedy recovery.
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1 RespuestaI wish you luck on your fate of all fools
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Good luck!
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2 RespuestasGood luck. I will pray for you, I've had 12 surgeries in my life and I'm only 24. I know what it's like.
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Good luck - don't sweat 30, you will get there when your back in the game !
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I hope you recover quickly :)
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Good luck, Guardian. Send it home crying!
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Good luck to you. I got wounded in Afghanistan and had many surgeries so i know the feeling. At least youll be high from the meds hopefully. Thats the only good thing about being put under, you usually wake up so doped out of your mind you wont feel much pain for a short time after. hope all goes well and a speedy recovery.
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Stay strong! The community is with you!
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Worry not guardian, we will hold the line back until your return. May the light be with you guardian
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Best wishes to you guardian.
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Good Luck Guardian. See you soon in Destiny.
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Good luck and get healthy.
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You know I'm not going to be mean and if this is real i wish you the best of luck man but please don't lie lick that if you did but if you didn't good luck man hope you understand were I'm coming from
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6 RespuestasSup with all the attention seeking threads
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good luck m9
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If this is true, good luck. Otherwise, Git Gud.