The finer points

[Todd1963]

Recently I was asked to share a few pointers sort of secrets to my success. What lifestyle changes did I make. There is really only one.

Once upon a time I wanted to die. I had lost everything to a methamphetamine addiction. I was alone, lonely, and living in a garage. Life had lost all meaning. I welcomed death. It was during those years that I got sick. I didn’t know it. I did not know it until 9 months after getting clean.

When I was told I was going to die in a year or less I was devastated. I felt ripped off. I was just beginning to get it together. That was the start of the change. I realized I did not want to die and I changed my life. I found inspiration in the book of Psalms. Chapter 103 vs 2-3. How I found it is another story but those verses became my Mantra and Live Like You Were Dying became my them song.

I eat better. Less meat, very little fast or processed food, lots of greens, and lots of organics. Also lots of wine and chocolate. I take vacations. I continue to work. I exercise. I fell in love. I supplement with vitamin D3, potassium and calcium. I drink a lot of Pom Wonderful. When ADT failed in 2012 I insisted on Provenge therapy. After completing Provenge I used a different form of ADT to lower my PSA. I continue on Lupron. In 2013 I started Zytiga. My PSA has been undetectable ever since.

My original PSA was over 3200. My Lungs looked like Swiss Cheese. I had bone mets in my pelvic area. I had a lot of lymph involvement. I had unconfirmed brain metastasis. That’s it. Live your life. We all die and there is no promise of tomorrow.

[joancarles]

Great tips that are very helpful.

I am also fighting for a new path, nobody said it would be easy.

[bhr17]

I have to agree I also changed my life style exercise more eat better work and play as hard as ever , I am only 6 months in on my stage4 but doing great keeping a positive attitude and live for today, go like hell and act like you know what you are doing

[gusgold]

I take Gator injections from Dr. Croc

[dadeb in reply to gusgold]

Does it increase appetite? 😀

[ucladany]

Love to you my Brother. So very happy for you. May the Lord bless you and keep you.

[Todd1963]

I think I hear you. Not sure but I heard it with my spirit. At times I feel that way. Sometimes I also feel my name is Job

[Todd1963]

Job is nothing to fear. The trials are worth the promise

[Mrkharn]

Om.

[Todd1963 in reply to Mrkharn]

What is Om

[Mrkharn in reply to Todd1963]

Heaven.

youtu.be/mwuDn8I_93w(Not working as expected?)

[Litlerny in reply to Mrkharn]

There you go man..

Keep as cool as you can.

Face piles of trials with smiles.

It riles them to believe

That you perceive the web they weave.

And keep on thinking free.

[Litlerny]

Sometimes God has to shake the tree to save us from our complacency.

[tcp5071967]

Just what I needed to read this morning.Very inspiring. Thanks

[Noel91]

Thanks for sharing Todd1963 you went throw a lot and you deserve all the good pronostic you are having.I will translate it to my father he currently needs a lot of inspirational stories as yours!!

[Tak-Druk]

Great story! Great photo! Thanks.

[Hidden]

Hell Todd, You have an amazing story... IMO, you are a walking miracle. What type of treatment was used to clear up your lung mets? Thanks in advance for your response.

Connie

[Todd1963 in reply to Hidden]

Initial treatmentLupron/Casodex worked on allmymetastasis and lasted for 5-1/2years I later added Provenge and then Zytiga. I am currently on treatment vacation. Hope it lasts

[Hidden in reply to Todd1963]

Thank you! All the best!!!...