Jet pack was the first computer game I ever played in my life. I was 10 years old. I totally look forward to part 2 and have been tracking its progress on this website since I had the internet. I still play Jetpack religiously. Love it!!! I wish you all the best in getting better.

Here’s a couple things I would suggest about your health:

1. Sleep is extremely important to your health. You should be getting 6 – 7 hours of it a night, and at least 1-2 minutes should be REM (when you dream). This is when your body does amazing things that we think we can explain but truly cannot. If you are having trouble staying asleep. I would suggest, and I really seriously mean this, smoking a little marijuana before bed. Certain kinds, usually mid grade will put you right to sleep and keep you there. If smoke bothers you, use a vaporizer. It gives you the important chemicals needed to make you relax, without the harmful carcinagens. I know it is a little alternative, but this will really help. It also will assist with the pain.

2. Your mind is a very powerful thing. Use it to your advantage. You’d be surprised what thought alone can accomplish. Keep a positive mind frame. Everyday when you wake up (regardless of how you actually feel) feel better than the day before. Tell yourself everyday that you are getting better, and you are finally able to sleep regularly and your stomach pains are going away, and I swear to you this will start happening. You are in control of your body completely, you control how it works and what it does. Try to visualize your ulcers healing, and the pain easing up, and I bet you the rights to Jetpack 2 that you will get better.

3. In order to better your short term memory, do simple memory exercises. You know, like when you were a kid. Use memory cards, play sudoku, search-a-word, do math quiz challenges. All of these things will fire your memory back up, and you can do it all on your computer. The internet has billions of these little games to play. If you are going to play video games, at least play ones that will assist in the growth of your memory. Eat more fish! The fatty acids in fish actually promote cell regeneration in your brain. You will be amazed at how easy remembering where you put your keys the night before will become. It also will improve your focus.

4. Don’t feel pressured. This is your life. Do things that make you happy, not stress you out. Stress causes ulcers, and degenerates health in a major way. That is why this country is full of so many sick people, and over time health has ultimately declined, even with all the advances in medicine. We as a race have complicated life to the point where if you don’t stop and just take a breath every now and then and just enjoy the sky or a song, or anything, we will go insane.

This is all the advice I have. Its not the best advice, but it is what works for me. I look forward to Jetpack 2. I know it will be amazing. Don’t rush it! Perfection takes time. Good Luck! Let me know if any of this helps.

Gabe

wainting for JP2.
your fan
from Brazil.
thx.

Universal healthcare wouldn’t solve your problem though. Per Canada’s example, we can see that universal healthcare delays or eliminates treatment, rather than providing it. Its a cheap political ploy. Don’t fall for it out of sentimentality.

Sorry to hear about that! Yes, our health care system in the USA sucks. I’m no doctor, and many people will probably criticize me for saying this, but have you tried medical marijuana? Not quite legal in all states/areas, but could def help with your stomach issues, and certainly provide pain relief that might help you sleep. Also would help with your focus, concentration, and short term memory (despite what the government will tell you with some made up tests). http://www.norml.com has a lot of good (and scientifically back up) information/articles on this “drug”.

My mother in law recently had her gallbladder removed – she had been misdiagnosed about a million times and the doctors told her it was all in her head – until it was close to bursting… it’s a common procedure though with fairly low risk and fairly quick recovery.

Best of luck man!

Now that the pain’s getting better, you might look into meditation and relaxation techniques to work on sleeping longer. That sort of thing can work wonders. Getting better sleep would probably help your body to heal, too.

Don’t worry about Jetpack 2. We can wait, as much as we’re itching for it. Take care of yourself.