It’s been a long time since a blog post, a sign I was obsessed with stuff I can’t share. Alas, done.
So, where were we?
I guess I should fill you in on my health. Fine, for me.
2017 Geoff is different than the earlier model. I was re-plumbed last October. I’m more complex. From time-to-time things change or go wrong.
Sunday I noticed blood where there should be none. Not a lot. A slow leak!
There were lots of things it could have been, including cancer. Swell.
H and I hit the circuit Monday, visiting two practices and giving blood twice, including a 7 vial session. Today I went to the hospital and let Dr. Oman have a look.
A little propofol and I was out. Good idea because they then lowered a camera down my throat as far as it would go.
I came to in a recovery room. A few minutes later Dr. Oman walked in with the news. It’s an ulcer! He even had full color pictures.
Helaine and I high fived. Ulcers can be treated. And, oh yeah, it’s not cancer.
Oh thank you god and yes happy
Rosh hashannah
Thank goodness for small favors….you’ve been looking great…keep it up. Wishing you a very healthy and Happy New Year..5778
L’Shanah Tovah…may you be inscribed in the Book of Life
God bless you and hold you. I lost my husband (in what felt like out of the blue) eleven days ago to stage four pancreatic cancer that had spread to his liver. It was aggressive and so darn fast.
I’m not sure it has truly hit me yet. We were married nearly 39 years.
Be my hero Geoff…keep kickin’ it
Sorry for your loss liane. That’s how I lost my dad in January. May you find peace.
I just sent an email to Lianne.
Pancreatic cancer is a terrible disease. I was VERY lucky. It kills relentlessly and quickly. It never gives up.
so happy to hear this Geoff!!!!
So glad you have just an Ulcerthat can be taken care of .
Miss you on Chanel 8 but it was their lost..keep in touch
Geoff
It’s no coincidence that your good news came right at the beginning of Rosh Hashana. The guy upstairs is certainly looking out for you. We’re all so happy for you & miss watching your forecasts on Channel 8. You always taught us something new about the weather. Stay tough, bubela!
All the best & Happy New Year!
So glad to hear it isn’t cancer. Be well!
Thank God!..I was worried..but in the end all the different RX reek their havoc…Been there..Stay strong.
Not that it’s good you have an ulcer, but it’s still good news.
Geoff so happy it was great news! I know having an ulcer is no fun, but as you said, it is treatable. Wishing and praying for your continued good health.
Yes! So glad it was something as “simple” as an ulcer and not cancer! Ulcers can be treated, but must be taken seriously as they can also come back. Get well soon!
Whew, glad you are on top of things! Appreciated the time you take to inform so many of us that care about you, but only know you from TV. You have a splendid way of sharing that feels inclusive. Thanks for that ( and meeting Harold vicariously). We were so glad to see you on ch 8. Coventry Connecticut wishes you well, keeping you and yours in our prayers!
Hey, it’s about time you posted something! Remember when you hadn’t missed one day?? I can’t believe you’ve never had an ulcer until now!! So glad you’re okay!!!
Sorry for your health scare. Glad all is well! Enjoyed seeing you again this summer on channel 8!
Blessings to you!❤️
I’m glad you’re ok. Been wondering where you have been. Haven’t seen you around lately and with the kids back in school, not much time for tv. Miss seeing your smiling face! Happy anniversary to you and your wife! And many more!! Please stay well and take care of your self!!
Awesome news! Well sorry you have an ulcer but so happy the Cancer is not back
Hooray for ulcers?? In this case – yes. Very happy news.
It was great seeing you on Channel 8. Miss you now that you are no longer broadcasting to us.
You got screwed twice by them.
Glad you only have an ulcer which is curable. You look great. I’m surprised you didn’t get one sooner with all you’ve been through.
Take care of yourself . Be well Helen
Thank God Geoff….if you can say Thank God for an ulcer! It’s all very scary isn’t it.
We really miss you here in CT…..but, so glad everything turned out well with your health!
THANK GOD Geoff! So THANKFUL, as I am sure you and Helaine are! You have been under so much stress and all the meds could have caused it-whatever the cause it can be treated! Lov the heck out of you and we want you to be WELL! God Bless and ENJOY your life!
Thank God Geoff. You are an awesome trooper. Miss you on the 8. Just take care of you. God bless you.
Glad to read your post today. I was hoping that the reason we didn’t hear from you after your ch. 8 stint, was that you took your wife on a long, well deserved vacation. Sorry that it was another health scare, but glad to hear it will be mendable. It was such a high, having you on WTNH every evening, 5 days a week. Hopefully, you will do it again, some day. They say Gil came back to work on Monday==the early AM show. Me==unless it is 1 or 2 AM–I’m not up then!
I was about to e-mail you to see what was up. Happy New Year. Keep on ‘healing’.
Geoff, This is that time when an ulcer is certainly good news and treatable
compared to the alternatives. Keep on keepin’ on-and know how more
than happy the Connecticut folk were having you back in our homes
this summer!! Again no more of that channel in our and so many other
homes again!! They just don’t care what weather viewers want -you and
Dr. Mel were the standard to which others should aspire-and no one
except Gil has even come close. Stay well and would love an update on
your Dad!!
PHEW ! Happy New Year Geoff & Helaine !
PHEW ! Happy New Year Geoff & Helaine !
Well, you probably already know that 75% of America has an ulcer…stay away from coffee, chocolate, spicy foods etc. you can have them once in a while but not regularly….feel better..been watching you on WTNH since day one…..Margo
Thank you for the update…glad you were on top of it.
Relieved to know it is not cancer. Still, the ulcer isn’t great either, but obviously treatable and manageable. Your life changed so dramatically with the pancreatic cancer that I think this will feel like a breeze! BTW, I think you made the right choice all around in turning down Channel 8 – seemed like a slap in the face to me.
That is great news! So glad to hear it is not cancer.
All the best to you.
Whew!
Pretty strange when you’re GLAD it’s an ulcer! But, I am glad they found the issue and it is treatable. Miss you on WTNH; they don’t know what they lost.
As Mr. Spock said: Live long and prosper. L’Shanah Tovah…may you be inscribed in the Book of Life
So glad that’s all it is❤️
Hi Geoff, welcome back to your blog! Sorry to hear of the ulcer situation, but like you said it is something that can be managed. Thank god it is not cancer again. Thanks for keeping us up to date on the hurricanes, more on the way. Keep up the good work, your the best!
Say hello to your family for me including Doppler, so cute!
Happy for you Geoff!!
Hi Jeff
So happy it’s very treatable!:) was so nice seeing you back on channel 8 this summer! Miss you again already!
Bunny from Madison
Oh thank God! My heart sank when I read the beginning, and saw you in the pic 🙁 .
But YAY! HI 5 to you and to Helaine and Doppler too!! Go Goeff, GO!!!
Continued prayers still coming your way from CT 🙂
Miss you much, come back so on! CT NEEDS YOU!
Love from sisters Lynn & Nancy in The Valley, and Barb from Bethany xoxoxo
Glad to hear it was only an ulcer and not cancer. Ulcers can be taken care of but cancer that is something else. We miss you on Channel 8, but there are bigger and better things for you in the weather world. It’s channel 8’s loss. I wish you Health, Wealth and Happiness FOREVER. Please keep us posted on what’s going on with you and of course Doppler and your family.