Hey everybody, this is Tor, Jimmy's friend and webmaster. He wanted to let everyone know that he's still alive and kicking. He also appreciates the well wishes he's received since he's become ill and for all those who have purchased his DVDs.
The latest on Jimmy is that his doctor informed him that his liver is going out. Basically, the doctor told Jimmy that he has about two years left and that he is way too ill for a liver transplant. However, the doctor did say that there is a new drug on the market that can revive the liver. Jimmy agreed to take this new drug and he's been on it now for a couple months. He says the side effects are pretty bad and it does make him sick but he's getting through it. He has a few more weeks on this drug then he'll be off it completely. Once he's off this drug, however, he has another surgery waiting for him for his throat. As many people know, he can no longer swallow which is why he's been on a feeding tube, so he's hoping this surgery will allow him to swallow again.
Through it all Jimmy has maintained his positive outlook and hopes to once again play pool. When I was in Florida earlier this year Jimmy was pretty much confined to his chair but he did manage to get out one time and actually played a little pool! It wore him out but it was great to see the living legend play again! Jimmy swears that once he gets better he's going to play tournaments which would be great for the game. This guy knows more about the game then just about anybody and he's always been willing to share his knowledge with anyone willing to listen.
So that's the latest scoop on Jimmy. His spirits are high but he just needs to get through the next few months of treatments and surgery. If you would like to send him some well wishes you can email him here: jimmyreidpro@bellsouth.net
Jimmy's Instructional DVDs are the best in the market and have been for years. A Paypal donation or DVD purchase would go a long way to helping Jimmy get through the next few months! Thanks everyone, Tor
The latest on Jimmy is that his doctor informed him that his liver is going out. Basically, the doctor told Jimmy that he has about two years left and that he is way too ill for a liver transplant. However, the doctor did say that there is a new drug on the market that can revive the liver. Jimmy agreed to take this new drug and he's been on it now for a couple months. He says the side effects are pretty bad and it does make him sick but he's getting through it. He has a few more weeks on this drug then he'll be off it completely. Once he's off this drug, however, he has another surgery waiting for him for his throat. As many people know, he can no longer swallow which is why he's been on a feeding tube, so he's hoping this surgery will allow him to swallow again.
Through it all Jimmy has maintained his positive outlook and hopes to once again play pool. When I was in Florida earlier this year Jimmy was pretty much confined to his chair but he did manage to get out one time and actually played a little pool! It wore him out but it was great to see the living legend play again! Jimmy swears that once he gets better he's going to play tournaments which would be great for the game. This guy knows more about the game then just about anybody and he's always been willing to share his knowledge with anyone willing to listen.
So that's the latest scoop on Jimmy. His spirits are high but he just needs to get through the next few months of treatments and surgery. If you would like to send him some well wishes you can email him here: jimmyreidpro@bellsouth.net
Jimmy's Instructional DVDs are the best in the market and have been for years. A Paypal donation or DVD purchase would go a long way to helping Jimmy get through the next few months! Thanks everyone, Tor