Metro racing - only a dream

[jld]

So near, yet so far. Results of latest blood tests confirm that I am now diabetic. The MSA won't issue a race licence until there is medical evidence that this is stable and under control. Until then it looks like being a few trackdays, a bit of marhalling and make a decision about wether or not to get rid of the metro.

Not too happy at all. :cry2:

[Tony]

Such a shame after all the effort you've put in so far John. I hope you can sort something out quickly.

[BeverleyM]

John, what a shame, and after all the work you've done.
Don't give up though, remember Sir Steve Redgrave is a diabetic too :thumbs1:

[Misfit]

I'm gutted for you John. After all the effort and hard work you have put in on this project. I hope that this issue can be resolved soon and we get to see TangoMan whizzing around the track. :car2:

[KelV6]

I'm sure just a tempory set back. I actually think that this ruling is one of the harshest rules that the MSA enforce, there seems to be little or no compramise from what I understand!

Good luck mate!

[Tony]

IIRC Paul O'Neal was diagnosed diabetic half way through a season a few years back. He's been cleared as fit and ready to race again now. Stick with it John, if you didn't know you had a problem up to now, it can't be too bad.

[Jerry Zedman]

Not good news John - from MSA's perspective anyway. I trust it's type 1 (insulin dependent) thus the ban. If it's any consolation, Paul O'Neil got his under control in way under 6 months (even though he was forced to wait a year before he got his licence back :cry2: ).

Chin up mate. Our thoughts are with you. :hug:

[GT]

Just a minor setback John, thats all!

The organisation doesnt realise what it really means and are afraid of the consequences of something going wrong while you are driving.

Its easier to control if you are on the tablets and not the injections, if so, don't give up just yet, keep up the good work and see it through to completion!

It would be a shame to throw everything away now, and you'll be working hard to bring it under control anyway, so you might as well have some fun whilst you do it :D

[jld]

Thanks for the words of encouragement folks. I do know that it is only a set back and not the end. Hopefully things should be a little clearer after the next battery of tests (friday next week).

[ZS]

Thanks for the words of encouragement folks. I do know that it is only a set back and not the end. Hopefully things should be a little clearer after the next battery of tests (friday next week).

Just go out there and race anyway! I know I would... if I wanted something that bad I'd get it no matter what! :car2:

[jld]

Just go out there and race anyway! I know I would... if I wanted something that bad I'd get it no matter what! :car2:

Without a rac licence you wouldn't get through scrutineering or be allowed onto a circuit. Without a clean bill of health from the doc you can't get a race licence.

[Rally Matt]

Thats a bummer of a blow, I know the dissapointment after all the hard work is hard to take but looking on a positive note at least its something thats come to light sooner rather than later. I know of quite a few cases where doctors have failed to pick up on the signs and damage has been due due to incompetence.

There is a lot of reaseach and proof that is suggesting diet and fitness programes are helping to get blood sugar levels under control for some people but depends of individual circumastances.

Get a second opinion and push to get the best treatment and don't just acept what the doctors tell you, often they fob you off with the easy answers so you go away, and challenge the MSA.

Its amazing how certain people are allowed to have the rules relaxed and mere mortals are just shown the door.

Whatever, never give up! Best of luck mate, you deserve your chance so take it!

[GNASHER]

Hard luck John,couldn't your lad take over until you are 'fit'?

[DEBBIE]

Sorry, to hear about your set back John but on the bright side at least it's come to light now before it caused too many related problems and hopefully it is treatable and you'll soon be back on course. Good luck with the tests tomorrow and keep us updated.

:hug:

Debbie.

[Tootall]

Sorry to hear this John after all the time and hard work you have put in to your little toy, as others have said gald this was found out at what seems the early stages and it can be controlled by diet and you get your llicence asap :car2: .

[Pam]

John, I'm gutted for you but your health has to take priority (I know I'm saying what you already know!) I hope everything settles down quickly and you can get back to persuing your dream. :hug:

[jld]

Thanks, it's been a couple of days now but still gutted by it all. But, as we all know, health is more important than anything.

[AndrewM]

I am really sorry to hear this John. I found this (http://www.justmobility.co.uk/bmsad/admin/news/ViewNews.asp?NewsId=4121) on a quick google search, might offer a little hope.

[BeverleyM]

John, one of our customers came to collect his gorgeuos Lotus Cortina mk1 race car from us this afternoon. He stayed for a while to chat, and your plight came up in conversation. He seemed suprised, as he has a heart condition, known to the MSA, and he was granted a license. I'm sure its only a mateer of time until they grant you one.
If Gerry Marshall managed to keep his license throught all his ill health, I'm sure you won't have to wait too long.

You are so right though, health is the most important thing we have.

[jld]

I'm sure that it will all get sorted, preferably soon, just need the doc to say that it's stable and under control.

[jld]

Well, after a lengthy appointment at the doctors on friday, things are starting to become a little clearer.
More appointments to come, but at least it is controlable by diet. The good news is that my BP is down (again) and in sight of getting somewhere near normal, weight is down further (lost around a further 5 pounds in the last 2 weeks making around 2 stone since before christmas). Bad news is that I'm fed up and a bit depressed by it all (keep asking 'why me?' etc). According to what I've read on the many diabetes sites denial will probably follow.

[GT]

John, thats fantastic news!!

BP returning to normal, 2 stone since Christmas and you're still able to control this by a good diet. Dont let it get you down, this is the dawn of a new beginning, one that will see you one that race track yet :thumbs1:

If your racing gets off to as good a start as this, you'll be challenged by the opposition because they'll think you're cheating :D

[Pam]

John, keep your chin up! Things are heading in the right direction & with your strength & determination, I'm sure you will beat this set back and realise your dream. :hug:

[Jerry Zedman]

John,

great news indeed! I trust this is type 2 then? This shouldn't be a problem to control (by the sounds of it you're doing a fantastic job at the mo anyway). Keep the old head high and you'll be racing soon. :)

[Dave Clark]

Good news John, great to hear the BP is down, well done on the weight loss and just keep thinking of the Metro racing! Use it as your goal.

Why you? Because **** things always happen to nice people - but dont let it put a cloud over life! The last 6 months has made me think if you've got a passion and a goal - then do it and dont let anything/anyone stand in your way. As Rob says, its a new start - it'll make you appreciate it even more when your whizzing around the track - because you'll know you've worked for it and you'll be appreciative of being there!

And at least you've got loads of support from us at BCF :grouphug:

[Tony]

just keep thinking of the Metro racing!
Don't know about John, but the potential exitement of that would probably raise my BP :lol2:

[BeverleyM]

John, this is good news.

You are going through a type of berievement - the persieved loss of what you thought you had (and have still got really)
Having been thru 2 types of berievemant, you do come out of it, after going thru stages, as you suggested in you post.

Bitterness, anger, denial etc...........but you will come out of it better and stonger, you have to tread that path first though I'm afraid.

Out of all the people I've met on-line, you are the one I know will get there withought too much angst. Go with the flow, its the only way.

:cheers: :hug: :love2:

[Sumo]

Only just caught up with this thread, John, my Dad was diabetic and controlled with diet and he ended up fitter and more energetic than before he was diagnosed! Keep yer chin up, go and sit in the Metro and make brum-brum noises!:drink2:

[GT]

I'll second that - my father is the same and is as you say much better now than he's been in man many years!

[jalopyjoe]

John, I realise we dont know each other from Adam mate but I've just come through a real c**p year healthwise. I wont bore you with the details except to say it started with a mild stroke which led to all sorts of physical and mental problems but having got over all that I am now healthier and fitter than ever, so hang on in there mate.