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Subject: Re: An explanation

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Sean

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Date Posted: 21:25:20 09/29/12 Sat
In reply to: PJ 's message, "An explanation" on 00:13:21 09/28/12 Fri

Hi PJ. Thanks for letting us know. We thought it was because of the other thing with you and Nathan that you weren't coming here. I'm glad you're ok though. i hope you don't have any more problems with those kidney stones. We missed you around here.

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PJ to Taylor
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Date Posted: 00:22:36 09/30/12 Sun

Because of my surgery, I can NEVER again play football or any "contact" type of sport.

Here is the deal: I only have one kidney now. I can function fine and will do well with just one BUT I have to have at least one. Without a kidney I would die without a transplant or dialysis. I MUST, however, protect my happy kidney. The doctors STRONGLY DISCOURAGED football or any "contact" sports due to chance of injury, albeit possibly minimal. I cannot risk hurting Rightie. My coach said NO! He said that he did not want to risk it for me. He said it was not worth losing my life to a bad hit. He also said the school's insurance would not permit it. Dad is against it and Mom said categorically no way. So, I am done!

I am so bummed and sad inside but, frankly, I agree. Nothing would probably ever happen but if I took a tackle or a hit the wrong way in my right side, even with pads, I could injure the only kidney I have and I would be dead in about three days. I have to evaluate my priorities. Truly my life is worth more than playing a game.

Coach said I could still be with the team and I could move chains, keep stats, and manage equipment.

I am so glad I earned my letter last year. I will still wear my letter jacket with pride.

GO Bulldogs!!

It really doesn't feel different, I just get tired easier.

Kidney stones are horribly painful. I would explain some of the procedures they use on me to treat them but all of the guys would run away screaming.

Thanks for asking. You are NOT nosy. I don't mind sharing.

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