I have cancer....the road to recovery [Archive] - Page 4

slick

09-25-2006, 09:44 AM

My neighbour will be banging on my door in an hour to go for my short walk (as part of my doctor-prescribed physiotherapy) and I have yet to shower but wanted to report on my first nights sleep at home.

I was not tired until well past midnight but when my head hit the pillow, it was lights out and I slept solid until about 4:30am. Woke up in alot of pain so knew it was time for some meds. While I was waiting for the meds to kick in, I called overseas, then slept again until 7:15am.

Max has been totally velcro and has even slept on the bed for the first time in months. :)

Oh yes and I'm sure the doctor would disapprove, but I had a just a little nip of brandy before going to bed. ;)

I'll write more later today, I promise.

RobiLee

09-25-2006, 10:12 AM

Hi, Slick! I'm so glad you are home and it's so great to hear from you. Glad to hear that you slept good when you finally did get to sleep. Hopefully you will start to sleep a bit longer and won't wake up in any pain. Enjoy your short walk and make sure you keep those walks going. I love that Max is being your little velcro buddy and we promise not to tell the doc about that nip of brandy ;) .

{{HUGS}}

ramanth

09-25-2006, 10:25 AM

Slick it's so great "hearing" from you. :) I hope your recovery is very swift. *HUGS*

Dorothy39

09-25-2006, 10:30 AM

I am so Happy to learn that you are HOME!!!

WOW, that was a" Wonderful Reply" to find on Pet Talk today. ;)

What more can I say? ( I am too over joyed!!!!!)

Kirsten

09-25-2006, 10:31 AM

Slick, I'm so glad you're home! :) And your first night doesn't sound too bad at all. :) Hope it won't take long until you won't need the pain meds anymore. And good that you have a neighbor looking for you!

Kirsten

slick

09-25-2006, 10:31 AM

Dang....that shower felt good.

More later. No, no, not about the shower, about other stuff like the hospital staff and friends and.....geeze, why don't I stick the other foot in while I'm at it...... :p :D :eek:

Logan

09-25-2006, 10:44 AM

Talk away, Slick!!!! :) :) :) We're so happy to know you are at home with Max, right where you belong!!!! :D

jazzcat

09-25-2006, 10:54 AM

It's so good to see you home and posting Slick!!!

gini

09-25-2006, 10:55 AM

O.K. Here's a tough one for you Slick.

Which would you prefer - a sponge bath from Joel or a shower in your own home? :D :D :D

So glad to hear you had a good night and that you had a velcro cat.

xxoo me

Randi

09-25-2006, 11:00 AM

Oh Slick, it's SO good to know you're back home, and see you post here! :) Glad you got some sleep, but sorry you woke up in pain. :( Hopefully, it will be less every day!

LOL! Max being velcro ... yes, I bet he is! He won't leave you alone for a while. :D I'm curious, was Max trying to wash off the hospital odour of you?

Go for your short walks and eat your yummy food!

I will look forward to hear more!

((((hugs))))

Tubby & Peanut's Mom

09-25-2006, 11:51 AM

How wonderful to hear from you personally, Slick! Not that I didn't appreciate Gini's uppydates (thanks SO much, Gini!), but hearing from you personally means you're not only home, but feeling well enough to get on the computer. Guess you must have been released in the morning because you were on PT before the end of that day - was I right or was I right? ;)

Sorry for being so absent on this thread. While on vacation last week, we were in a location that had basically NO cell service, and internet service was intermittent at best. Geeze, talk about withdrawals! :eek:

But now we're back and I'm ready to cheer you on. Hope your walk went well and the pain subsides a little more each day. :)

very gentle {{{hugs}}}

:D

Pembroke_Corgi

09-25-2006, 12:05 PM

I'm glad to hear that you are home. I wish you a speedy recovery!

Jadapit

09-25-2006, 12:10 PM

You will feel so much better being at home. I'm so glad you are home, I'm sure you are too. :D (((Hugs))) I have to add, I think your one amazing woman. Your attituide through this whole thing was simply amazing!!

lisalee

09-25-2006, 12:19 PM

I'm glad to hear your in the comfort of your home and feeling better. Wishing you all the best.

RedHedd

09-25-2006, 12:21 PM

O.K. Here's a tough one for you Slick.

Which would you prefer - a sponge bath from Joel or a shower in your own home? Aww, that's not fair, making the patient make a tough decision like that while on pain meds AND brandy! :eek: :p :D

Welcome home, Slick. Velcro kitties make the very best nurses and help speed the healing process.

jenluckenbach

09-25-2006, 01:23 PM

More later. No, no, not about the shower, about other stuff
DANG! And I was looking forward to more about the shower! :rolleyes: :p :D (LOL)

It is great to know that you can pop on at any time to visit with us in person.

lv4dogs

09-25-2006, 01:28 PM

I'm glad to hear you are home & all went well. I hope you have a full & speedy recovery!

anna_66

09-25-2006, 02:06 PM

Glad Your Home Slick :D

pitc9

09-25-2006, 03:26 PM

Yippeee!!!
Glad you're home!!

carole

09-25-2006, 03:30 PM

There's no place like Home is there slick? glad to hear you are safely back home, and hope that you continue to make an excellent recovery, you have been through quite an ordeal, Hugs and take care, thinking of you across the miles. :)

Maya & Inka's mommy

09-25-2006, 03:44 PM

Awww I am sooooo happy that you are back home and postin in person!!
Now be sure to be pampered by your feline friends, they are the best nurses( yes, better than Joel, lol)

trayi52

09-25-2006, 04:13 PM

Great to hear from you in person, Slick! I know you had to have a better night at home than at the hospital. I am so happy that you are able to answer us in person.

Hope you have a wonderful walk. Just want you to know that I love you, and will keep you in my prayers.

Love ya,
Willie :)

Donnaj4962

09-25-2006, 04:32 PM

So glad to hear from you Slick, and to know that you are home and resting well with your very own velcro kitty!

I do have one question:

When is Dr. Joel making his first housecall?????

slick

09-25-2006, 10:39 PM

Sept 14th..Hi Gini, I just spoke to Vicki!!
I don't remember speaking to Betty the night of the sir-jury. :o

Sept 15th..SLICK CALLED HER THIS MORNING!! She said she couldn't talk long because they had her up and walking. She said "CALL GINI AND TELL HER!" Don't remember this phone call either.

Hi everyone, Friday 9/15 - almost 9 PM. I had a call this evening from Slick's friend and she was able to talk very briefly to Slick and also to Slick's Mom.I spoke to who??? When??? :o

By Laurie Sept 16th..I just got off the phone with Slick (she was loaned a phone to take the call, won't have one for awhile). She sounds wonderful (if a bit buzzed ) but was so happy to hear about Kiki Kay, and asked me to send a round of drinks to Thursdays. She was very tired so we only spoke for a bit.Sorry Sis, when did you call???? I truly don't remember....

By Gini Sept 16th..I just got off of the phone after talking to Slick as well and she sounds amazing. Today she walked up the hall about half way with her physiotherapist and YES she had her fuzzy cat slippers on. OK, now you are just trying to mess with my mind, right? What conversation did we have??? :D

By Naomi, Sept 17th..I'm home! When I arrived she was sitting up in bed and her friend Betty was there. She looks pale, and is in a LOT of pain. Nomi: Please forgive me because I barely remember you being there. It must have been the drugs...yeah, yeah, that's it....it was the drugs. :D I remember seeing Dr. Pete and the clothes but it's all a blurr after that. I had to ask my Mom days later who had Dr. Pete. :o

By Gini Sept 18th..I just got off of the phone after talking to Slick. She cut the phone call short because she had to go pee............. Don't remember a thing about this. :o

So folks, as you can tell, the first few days are a total washout as far as my memory goes. I truly don't remember any of these conversations....sure hope I didn't say anything nasty.

I've been very tired and very short-winded today. Went for a 15 min slow walk this morning and again around 5pm. These pain meds work great but they make me very, very sleepy and I did manage to have a few hours nap with Max this afternoon. That dear boy just won't leave my side for a minute. More tomorrow about Dr. Joel :D :cool: ....time for zzzzzz's now.

Love ya.
xoxoxoxoxo

dukedogsmom

09-25-2006, 10:47 PM

Slick, those drugs must be mighty good! So glad to see you here again. Don't rush things and you will be sure to get well.

Dorothy39

09-26-2006, 12:02 AM

It's so great to read and re-read your post again Slick!!! :D

Take it easy , We Love you too and want you Well Rested!!!!( oh, about Dr. Joel!!!!) :o :D

Get those needed ZZZZZZZZZZZZZs!!!!!

Cinder & Smoke

09-26-2006, 02:37 AM

More tomorrow about Dr. Joel :D :cool: ....time for zzzzzz's now.

Hmmmmm ...

Wonder if this Joel Tail will be X-Rated?

And how does Max get along with Dr. Pete?

Inquiring Mynds want to know!
:p

Killearn Kitties

09-26-2006, 03:12 AM

Hey, how come you remember speaking to Dr Joel and not anybody else???

jenluckenbach

09-26-2006, 05:01 AM

Hey, how come you remember speaking to Dr Joel and not anybody else???
snicker, snicker.

Daisy and Delilah

09-26-2006, 06:54 AM

Welcome home in person Slick!! It's great to hear from you and hear you're doing so well!! I say, double up on the brandy ;)

trayi52

09-26-2006, 07:22 AM

WELCOME HOME, VICKEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So happy to be speaking to you person to person! Just take it easy, and soon you will be strong again.

Love ya,
Willie :)

CatLuvrs

09-26-2006, 07:29 AM

I'm home safe and sound and Max and Dr. Pete are here with me. I left with an empty fridge and I came home to a full one....a casserole from my neighbour, a ton of homemade chicken soup from a friend and a bunch of salad fixins from my catsitters.

I need a nap right now and later one I'll read this whole thread and respond to any questions...expecially about Dr. Joel. ;) :D :D

Can I cut this hospital band off now??? :confused:

Welcome Home!!!

You are amazing! Rest up and yes cut the band!!!

Tubby & Peanut's Mom

09-26-2006, 08:45 AM

Hey, how come you remember speaking to Dr Joel and not anybody else???
I was going to say the same thing! You don't remember anything.....except Dr. Joel. Hmmmm...... ;) :D :D

Do not worry about not remembering anything. The body is a wonderful thing and it knows how to protect us when we need it most. My dad was in the hospital for an entire month before he was able to come home, and all he remembers are the last 2 days or so. The mind blocks out that which it doesn't want to remember, and as you can see by the conversations you don't remember having ;) you were in a lot of pain and that is not necessarily something you want to remember! I do know they also have drugs that let you function quite normally, but block your memory, so it was either your mind protecting itself.....or it was the drugs. ;) :D

As for being sleepy, again, it may be the drugs, but I think it's mostly your body telling you it needs to rest. The body needs to rest in order to heal more quickly so if you're tired and need a nap, don't fight it. Instead, snuggle with little Dr. Pete and dream he is Dr. Joel. ;) :o :D

Please give smoochies to Max for me for being such a good nurse. :)

RedHedd

09-26-2006, 10:07 AM

Slick, so good to see you up and posting on PT. Be gentle with yourself, take those naps, snuggle with the fur kids and dream of Dr. Joel :rolleyes: :D :p

gini

09-26-2006, 10:32 AM

What a hoot - you call that girl for ten straight days and she doesn't remember the phone calls! HA! Well, "I" remember, and just think how difficult it was to "edit" all that you had to say so I could post on Pet Talk. :D :D

(especially the parts about Dr. Joel]

It's good to have her back home again isn't it?

shais_mom

09-26-2006, 10:37 AM

yea it's great to have her home and I can't wait to hear about Joel and see if he's been making house calls?!
:p

slick

09-26-2006, 10:50 AM

Just heading out for my morning walk and will post about Dr. Joel when I get back but for now I want to share this.

Last night I dreamt that I was bridesmaid at a wedding.......are you ready for this??? Guess who was the bride???

lbaker............

Laurie, is there something you want to tell us??? :D :D :D

lbaker

09-26-2006, 11:39 AM

:eek: :eek: :eek: Slickster, YOU were the one on drugs, not me. Next time I'm "committed" it will probably into a room with pads on the walls :rolleyes: Gini, should we tell her about the conference call we had with her and what she said about... nah, I doubt she's strong enough yet ;) :p

Killearn Kitties

09-26-2006, 11:44 AM

Better just tell us, Laurie. Don't burden Slick with unnecessary details yet.

RedHedd

09-26-2006, 01:40 PM

Laurie, Slick, Gini - you gals are killing me! :D DO TELL! C'mon! We're all family here, right? :p

emily_the_spoiled

09-26-2006, 02:28 PM

Laurie, I know it has been awhile since we have been able to go for lunch together but I thought you would have said something a little earlier ;) ;)

momoffuzzyfaces

09-27-2006, 05:07 PM

Just wondering how it's going today, pal???

No fair just calling a few and no one uppie dating the rest of us!!! We all love you, you know? AND we are waiting to hear about Dr. Joel!!!

Hope you are feeling a bit better, sweetie. :D

slick

09-27-2006, 07:21 PM

Momo, please forgive me...for today has not been a good day. I was told there would be days like this but I never suspected it could be this bad. The pain is almost unbearable today and I think it's because I rolled over on my right side during the night last night. Heck, I don't remember doing it.... :rolleyes: but my body is telling a different story. I have some extra pillows that I will use tonight to prevent this from happening again. The pain meds have helped a little bit.

I know that I owe so many of you some thank you emails and phone calls but I just don't have the energy for it today. The support you all have given me is truly overwhelming and I have to admit that I just can't keep up. So for today, I turn my focus to Val and Duke along with Lori who is having sir-jury tomorrow. Let's pray for them, OK??

jenluckenbach

09-27-2006, 07:32 PM

You don't have to get back to me :p This little update is enough to keep me going.

I am sorry that you had a bad day today. So think "Tomorrow WILL be better!"

Dorothy39

09-27-2006, 07:53 PM

Slick, I knew all along that you were going through the wringer, I didn't post a reply, ( but, I was glad that you did)

Ya, Like Mama said, There'll Be Days Like This!!!!

It's your nature , to think about Duke, and~~ to remember that Lori is having that surgery tommorrow!!!

You don't have to reply to the e-mails, the cards, etc. OKAY?

Just know that WE CARE!!!! Extra Pet Talk Pillows will do the trick!!! ;)

We'll Pray for Duke to feel better , and , for Lori to recover and to be waited on when she returns home!!!

We'll Pray, as well, for you!!!! ;)

gini

09-27-2006, 08:01 PM

Rest and relax if you can. I couldn't imagine any one of us was sitting by their mail box or email box waiting for a thank you.

You have had MAJOR surgery - they didn't keep you in the hospital for ten days for nothing!

All I can pray for is that the pain meds work and you can have a better restful night tonight.

I know that I speak for everyone when I say that we sure would love to take these painful days away from you.

xxoo me

momoffuzzyfaces

09-27-2006, 08:18 PM

:( Sorry, you just sounded so perky in you last post, I wanted to tease you a bit. Please get some rest and get well fast.

pnance

09-27-2006, 10:19 PM

Welcome home Slick! I haven't had the chance to post, but I did check in to make sure you were home safe and sound. It's got to feel great sleeping in your own bed and being able to take a shower. Get some rest and hopefully those pain meds and some sleep will do their job and tomorrow will be one of the good days.

Cinder & Smoke

09-28-2006, 08:52 AM

HI, Slick! ;)

It's a little early to be wakin up now ...
but when you do - Hope maybe the SunBall is shining and
you feel a bit better. :)

Did the Pillow Prop keep you in position for painfree sleep?
Maybe "borrow" some extra Kats to spread around the BigBed to hold you in. :p

FEEL Better Soon!

Tubby & Peanut's Mom

09-28-2006, 11:07 AM

I suppose days like that are to be expected, but I'm so sorry you're having to go through all this. Here's hoping today is a better day! :)

Queen of Poop

09-28-2006, 11:59 AM

So sorry you're having pain issues. Damn, if I could take it away from you for even just an hour I'd do it. Relax, rest and recover. Don't do too much too soon or your recovery will take that much longer. You're not superwoman and you don't have to pretend to be. Take it easy dear.

Randi

09-28-2006, 12:09 PM

Slick, you've been through a lot, but I really hope the bad days will turn to good days soon. :) It's awful to be in pain and I'm SO sorry to hear it. Not sleeping well makes it worse of course. :(

Sending lots of hugs - and Fister is purring for you! ;)

dukedogsmom

09-28-2006, 01:21 PM

Hey Slick. I hope you're feeling much better today. May the pain get less and less every day. I know you'll be glad when you're well and can enjoy life again. I hope that's really soon for you.

RedHedd

09-28-2006, 10:14 PM

Slick, so sorry you had a rough night I hope the days and nights get easier!

BC_MoM

09-28-2006, 10:16 PM

Slick, I feel horrible for not posting is this thread yet. I recently lost a family member to cancer. I'm so ecstatic that you beat this and are cancer-free now.

My prayers are with you; hoping the pain subsides soon enough and you can recooperate easier.

God bless you, Slick!

shais_mom

09-28-2006, 11:32 PM

I hope your nite and day were better today.
**hugs** but only left sided ones!

Uabassoon

09-28-2006, 11:39 PM

Slick I'm sorry to hear that you aren't feeling well today. I know that tomorrow will be a much better day!

gini

09-29-2006, 12:03 AM

I hope you aren't saving those pain pills or sleeping pills for a rainy day.

I hope you can have a good nights sleep!

Get better now - we have some swimmin' to do!

xxoo me

anna_66

09-29-2006, 08:55 AM

Just wanted to let you know I'm thinking about you today and hope you don't have any more bad nights.

Dorothy39

09-29-2006, 09:01 AM

Ditto for Dorothy ~ Slick!!!!

Remember those Pet Talk Pillows and That We CARE!!!!

Postive Vibrations from Me to YOU!!!

Pawsitive Thinking

09-29-2006, 09:03 AM

Hey you! One day at a time sweetheart - you are doing sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo well. Proud of you :D

Cataholic

09-29-2006, 11:08 AM

There will be days, and then, there will be DAYS! And, as long as you make it through each one, we are thankful. I can only hope that each 'bad' day you experience is a little less bad than the one before it.

krazyaboutkatz

09-29-2006, 11:29 AM

Slick, even though I haven't posted on this thread much, you continue to remain in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that each day gets easier and more painfree. (((HUGS)))

slick

09-29-2006, 11:51 AM

The last couple of days have not been good ones and I can't quite figure out why I'm feeling more pain than at the beginning of the week. However, today I choose not to let it get me down. I slept in this morning and Max came to wake me up and he tells me that there is lots to do today.

My friend is coming to pick me up at 10:30 and I have an appointment to get my eyes tested at 11am. I'm considered a diabetic now so want to make doubly sure that my sight is also taken care of. After that she is taking me shopping for fresh fruit and veggies. I'm craving a nice big salad.

Next Tuesday I get a chest x-ray done at 9:30 then see the surgeon in the same building at 10:30am. Hopefully he can remove the stitches from the chest tube site and the real healing can begin.

Just got off the phone with Logan and I have promised to go into detail about Dr. Joel when I get back from shopping. :p :D :cool:

Logan

09-29-2006, 11:59 AM

What a wonderful conversation we had, too!!!! :) Vickie just got a short history on me and my silly furry ones. She picked up on my concerns about my own health problem, and as I started to email her, I decided to call, instead. :)

Have a good day, my friend. It was wonderful to talk with you, and to be able to report good news.

Logan

pitc9

09-29-2006, 12:43 PM

I think we all here at PT need to gather round and have one HELL of a big group hug!!
I always spend a portion of my day at work speed reading through threads trying to find out the latest info on all of our PT'ers that are going through troubleing times. So It think a group hug is in order!!

There's one more thing... Slick inquiring minds want to know, are there any pictures of Dr. Joel? ;)

Hugs to you and I hope you don't sleep on your right side tonight!!

Dorothy39

09-30-2006, 03:10 PM

Trying to hide on Page 2 won't do you any good Slick!!!

I'm still thinking of you, every single day!!! and, posting a reply is just my way of giving a Wonderful Pet Talk Person a {{{HUG}} } There will be time for all those catch-up posts later, I'm sure.

Oh, and ~~~~~

Yes, Pitc9, I second the motion on that Pet Talk Group Hug!!!!

( although that silly side of me whats to hear all about Dr. J.) ;) :D

gini

09-30-2006, 03:17 PM

( although that silly side of me whats to hear all about Dr. J.) ;) :D

Well, the way she described him to me - there wasn't one thing "silly" about Dr. J. - we just gotta get Slick to tell us about him. :D :D

jazzcat

09-30-2006, 03:39 PM

Hi Slick! Just checking in to see how you are doing. I'm sorry to hear the pain has been worse.

I hope you get that big salad you want!!!!

Count me in for the PT Group Hug guys!

wolfsoul

09-30-2006, 05:55 PM

Aw Slick, I'm sorry you are having it rough. I had a dream about you lastnight. I sure miss you.

Catty1

09-30-2006, 06:03 PM

I had a nice talk with Slick today - sure was good to hear your voice, girl!

The pain IS bad, but she sounds good otherwise...I hope the doc she is seeing can help on Tuesday, as she will have an x-ray beforehand.

I don't want her to OWWWW anymore! :(

This is the time to REALLY keep up support, I think...wonder if we should start a new thread?

HUGS (gentle) to Slick!

I told her we gotta have a PT get-together when she is healed and has no more pain!

Cinder & Smoke

09-30-2006, 08:46 PM

... wonder if we should start a new thread?

:eek:

NO! We don't need to start another "new" thread!

This on works just FINE, everyone knows where to look for it,
and it's bookmarked and sends Email Alerts to hundreds of Pet Talkers.

Anyway, we gonna see how *BIG* we can get this thread! ;)

By-the-Bye, Slick - Hope you're Feeling Better, today! :)

{{{Hugs}}} from Phred & the FurKids

slick

09-30-2006, 08:50 PM

Today has been a funny day. It all started with a phone call at 9am (waking me up) from neighbour Betty. So much for the morning walk. Layed back down and then the phone rang a 1/2 hour later from another friend Betty who is an RN and she is coming by tomorrow to check on things. Layed back down and didn't wake up until after 12 Noon. Then Catty called and we had a nice chat. Stayed up for about another hour or two and spoke to Laurie then went back to bed and just woke up now...6:40pm. All afternoon Max was sleeping on the pillow next to me and now he wants his dinner. Seems he's worked hard today looking after Meowmie.

Why am I in such pain and why couldn't I get out of bed today??? Last night I took a sleeping pill and a few hours later I was still awake so took another one. Maybe it's the sleeping pill leftovers that I'm feeling today. Can't answer that but now that I'm up there's lots to do.

I have not had anything to eat yet today so need to get something nutritious into my tummy before taking any more meds. Sure, I'm down 7 lbs but starving is not the way to do it. :rolleyes: A friend came over yesterday and brought me some wonderful curried chicken so I'll bake that for dinner tonight along with a salad and a bit of rice. MMMM, anyone want to join me??? :) :cool:

Oh yes, I don't have any pictures of Dr. Joel because I didn't have my digicam with me. Let's just say he was the "whole package". He was about 5' 8", dark skin, huge biceps with a tattoo of an angel on one of them, beautiful smile, bald head, nice round....ahem....you know and his scrubs were tight-fitting. Not only that, but I found out that he was training to be a nurse, not a doctor. He had the most wonderful bedside manner and on the day my chest tube was removed, he was right there with me, holding my hand and stroking my head. It was wonderful....really. :)

OK, I'm off to pray for other people now.

Bengalz

09-30-2006, 08:59 PM

Some days are like that - sounds like a little good food, some more Max cuddles and a lot of relaxation could be a good rX for today.

I am so happy to hear that things are progressing, despite the pain. Hopefully that will ease soon and you'll be back in the saddle - giddy up!!

For now, enjoy the mellow and take extra good care of yourself :)

(just a hello from yet another Betty :) )

slick

09-30-2006, 09:15 PM

cyber-sibes

09-30-2006, 09:23 PM

what a beautiful tree! Those look like flowers that Georgia O'Keefe painted, but I can't recall the name of them. So glad you are up and around, Slick! Fresh air, beautiful flowers & sunshine will do wonders for you. I'll join in sending you that PT group hug! And of course i'm patiently checking this thread for Dr. Joel updates! oh, the suspense...;)

Logan

09-30-2006, 09:40 PM

I'm pretty sure that is a Datura, Slick, or what we call an Angel Trumpet, but I'm going to ask my plant experts and find out. I cannot believe the size of that bloom!!!!! Wow! I have never seen an Angel Trumpet with that sized bloom.

I'll let you know! Glad you're getting out and about!

Logan

dukedogsmom

09-30-2006, 10:16 PM

Slick, glad you're getting some rest. You need that to get better. Dr. Joel sounds absolutely delcious! How I wish you had your camera with you. I would love to have some of that curried chicken. Makes me want to go to an Indian restaurant. That tree is called an Angel Trumpet. It's a shame idiots were boiling the flowers to make a funky tea. I don't think they're allowed in Florida any more but not sure.
http://davesgarden.com/pf/go/2077/

slick

09-30-2006, 11:04 PM

Listen folks, I just got of the phone with Naomi. I wanted to thank her for bringing me Dr. Pete and she reminded me what day she was there.... :o :o

She informed me that there is a chunk of change left over from the "sick fund" that some of you have donated to. I would like this to go to a charity but need to do a bit of research first. Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue comes to mind but there are other rescues that I'm considering. I will let Naomi know in the next couple of days.

So now you all have me reduced to tears... :( :( I just can't believe that you would do this for me. People whom I have never met and people whom I've never spoken to on the phone....donating in my honour. I feel so undeserving and I want you to know that I love you all dearly.

Now, about that tree. Funky tea????? Well, that certainly sounds good to me. Who needs drugs when I can boil up some blossoms??? :cool: ;)

I'm off to wipe away my tears and make some phone calls. You all rock!!!!!!

RedHedd

09-30-2006, 11:52 PM

I've emailed this to Connie but want you all to see this. It's a tree that is in a small park across the street from me. I call it a trumpet tree but what do you all think??? The flowers have a wonderful scent. We called those Mission Bells. We had a tree in my backyard when I was a child. The scent brings back SO many memories.

Killearn Kitties

10-01-2006, 04:08 AM

Don't be eating the Datura blossoms, Slick, they are hallucinogenic and frankly, you are taking enough already. :D

Your dinner sounds wonderful. Hope you enjoyed it and went straight back to bed to try and get some more sleep. ;)

Dorothy39

10-01-2006, 12:47 PM

So glad that I could steal some time and catch up on your recovery thread!!!

You're coming along pretty well Slick~~~~ Oh, and Thanks for that Dr. Joel description ( whoo! whoo!) ;) You certainly did have a host of angels with you through out that ordeal!!!

In trying to respond to three posts, I have to say that I really felt perked up after seeing the sunshiney picture of that Beautiful Tree, along with everyone elses " name" for it. so thanks , everyone, for that information too!!

Yes Slick, We all "Rock"~~~~~~ However, You started this fire!!!!! It's like a Candle that Burns on and on and on~~~ :cool:

Thinking of YOU every day ~~~~!!!While Enjoying every post you ~~~( and everyone else)~~type along the way!!!!

momoffuzzyfaces

10-01-2006, 01:47 PM

Hmmm.... Dr. Joel has an angel tatooed on his arm, slick has an angel tree growing across the street and we all sent tons of angels to watch over her ... anyone else see a pattern here? ;)

Hope you feel better real soon Slick!!!

pssst Max: Good boy!!! Keep those cuddles and luvies coming for your meowmie!!! You are her furry angel!!! :D

slick

10-01-2006, 05:38 PM

pssst Max: Good boy!!! Keep those cuddles and luvies coming for your meowmie!!! You are her furry angel!!! :D Dear Mz Moff: Yes, It's hard wurk looking after Ma Ma and here is a picture of me doing wat I do bestest. Ma Ma sleeps on the other side so our heads touch. **sigh**

dukedogsmom

10-01-2006, 05:41 PM

What a sweet kitty! I think that's the first pic I've seen of him. I think I'd be in bed all the time if I were you. Must be fun to snuggle up to him.

Killearn Kitties

10-01-2006, 05:49 PM

Oh sweet Max! How could meowmie not feel better with your cute furry head snuggling into hers?!
Kisses to you beautiful boy. You keep nursing meowmie for us.

RedHedd

10-01-2006, 07:13 PM

Ooh! He's SO fluffy! Who wouldn't want to snuggle up to him?

gini

10-01-2006, 11:35 PM

Dear Slick, just hoping that you had a better weekend..............and I wanted to jump in on this group hug.................you are well loved -

xxoo me

pnance

10-02-2006, 01:48 AM

Did I hear group Hug?? count me in! Slick I'm sorry you've been in so much pain but hopefully once you get the sutures out it will start to improve. Glad to hear Max is taking such good care of you...but you don't want Max to work to hard so I think you should request a little at home nursing....I'm sure Dr. Joel would be more than happy to "help" ;) :D Take care of yourself.

ramanth

10-02-2006, 08:26 AM

*HUGS* Slick you are so very deserving. :)

I'm sorry your having bad days, but it sounds like things are looking up. I loved the Dr. Joel description. Yum! :o :D

And I don't think I've ever seen a photo of Max either. What a handsome boy. :)

momoffuzzyfaces

10-02-2006, 12:22 PM

Max, sweetie, good to see you are on the job!!! I'm sure if anyone can make your meowmie feel better it's you!!!

Head kissies to you and luvies to both you and your mom!!! :)

slick

10-02-2006, 11:34 PM

For the past four or five days, I've been in alot of pain and the pain meds are only helping a bit. Tomorrow, I get a chest x-ray done at 9:30 and see my surgeon at 10:30 but knowing him, I'll be lucky to get in by Noon. I'll be getting my stitches out (chest tube site) and I'm going to ask him for some stronger pain meds. Not sure if he will comply, but it's worth a try. Not sleeping that well, but getting enough to see me through. Daytime naps are an everyday occurrence here.

I'm eating OK, just not as much which is a good thing as I'm down 17 lbs from just before the surgery. I need to keep on this trend....wish me luck.

I want to thank you again for all the love support being sent my way. For those of you who don't know, MOFF has been emailing me a flower a day. Each day I see a picture of a different flower from her garden. They are truly amazing and I think you should start a thread, MOFF, and show them all off. Love you, kiddo.

Karen

10-02-2006, 11:41 PM

So sorry you are still in such pain. Hopefully you doctor will be able to help with that - be insistent!

trayi52

10-02-2006, 11:46 PM

So sorry you are still in so much pain, Slick. Hopefully the Doctor will give you some pain medicine that will help you handle the pain better.

I will be praying for you, and sending lots good thoughts your way. Get well soon.

Love ya,
Willie

krazyaboutkatz

10-02-2006, 11:48 PM

Slick, I'm so sorry to hear that you're still in a lot of pain.:( I hope that everything goes well tomorrow and that your doctor will be able to prescribe something that will make you more comfortable so you'll be able to sleep well and be as painfree as possible. You're still in my thoughts and prayers. (((HUGS)))

gini

10-03-2006, 11:09 AM

I hate to think of you being in such pain. I hope the Dr. will give you something stronger so that you will be more comfortable.

Sending you more hugs!

momoffuzzyfaces

10-03-2006, 11:21 AM

I want to thank you again for all the love support being sent my way. For those of you who don't know, MOFF has been emailing me a flower a day. Each day I see a picture of a different flower from her garden. They are truly amazing and I think you should start a thread, MOFF, and show them all off. Love you, kiddo.
Aw, shucks, Slick! :o
I hope they make you forget your pain if only for a second!!!

Lova ya back!!!

Logan

10-03-2006, 11:26 AM

You are getting ready to have that x-ray, right now, and just think of all of there, holding your hand, and wanting to pounce on that doctor until he gets you comfortable!!! :p

My doctor is so good about making sure that his patients do not suffer needless pain. If you're home and not driving, then it is not going to hurt for them to give you something so that you can rest and recuperate faster!!!! You can tell him I said that, too!!!! :D

Love ya, girl! (Can't you just hear my southern drawl saying that?? ;) )
Logan

Killearn Kitties

10-03-2006, 11:33 AM

Yeah, just you tell that doctor what Logan said! :D
Hope it all goes well today.

Randi

10-03-2006, 12:12 PM

Slick, I'm SO sorry to hear you're still in pain. :( When you go and see the doctor, don't try to be brave, ask to get a better pain killer! I'm sure it will be good to get the stitches out - hopefully that will help ease the pain too. :)

I'm very busy in my new job, but I'm thinking of you every single day and sending lots of positive thoughts for a speedy recovery.

(((((((hugs)))))))

Maya & Inka's mommy

10-03-2006, 12:17 PM

Sending you some big hugs, dear Slick!!
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jazzcat

10-03-2006, 04:11 PM

Slick I'm so sorry you are having so much pain. I've been thinking about you a lot and I'm sending lots of prayers and good thoughts.

slick

10-03-2006, 08:40 PM

The appointment went really well today....I even drove myself there. :o The doc removed my stitches and boy did that ever feel better. The pathology results came back for the tiny nodule that was removed along with the original one. It confirms that it, too, is carcinoid so it is assumed that the other tiny ones are carcinoid as well. However there is good news in that he is not going to do anything about the remaining two because they are so tiny and will not cause any immediate danger. Again, he reassured me that "you will not die from this."

I told him about the increasing pain and he explained it like this. When you hit your "funny bone" you can feel tingling in the end of your fingers. During the surgery some nerves were manipulated and right now they are all talking to each other and trying to get back into order and that's what's causing all the pain. It is a common complaint among women who have this type of surgery. Pardon the explanation but it feels like my right breast is on fire. Along with Tylenol 3, I'm taking 200 mg of Garbapentin 3 times a day and he said that we can increase that by double or triple. So I'm trying that and if it doesn't work we will try another medication.

I have booked an appointment with him in 3 months time and follow up only means that I will need a full CT scan once a year.

Since I was only about 5 blocks from work, I stopped in there to say hello and a bunch of us went for Dim Sum. MMMMMMM, I could eat that stuff every day. :D

So, really this is very good news. The recovery will long and slow but I'm prepared to do whatever it takes to get back to normal again. Today is the first day that I have not taken a nap and I'm feeling OK. Must be the good news......

Probably won't be updating this thread much longer....only if there are major changes. Other than that, I just eat, and sleep, and cuddle Max all day long. The more I cuddle Max, the more he wants. There may be a couple of job openings up here for Max cuddlers....anyone want to apply??? :D

kimlovescats

10-03-2006, 08:43 PM

What wonderful news about your visit! Enjoy your kitty and getting back to normal!

Hugs,
Kim ;)

Karen

10-03-2006, 08:44 PM

dukedogsmom

10-03-2006, 09:04 PM

Slick, I'm happy to hear of your progress and prognosis. I hope the pain does subside, though. Must be very frustrating not to be able to do anything about it. Glad you're getting lots of cuddling time in with Max. That's always a good thing.

gini

10-03-2006, 10:00 PM

Driving the car, going to the Dr.'s office, out to lunch with the girls...........
WAY TO GO!

I would sure take him up on the increased dosage of pain meds.........but now that the stitches are out - that is one more step away from discomfort!

Dear friend, it is so good to hear this news - all of it!

Give that snuggle buggle and big smacker on his nose. He is doing such a great job.

Hope you have a good night's sleep too!

xxoo me

RedHedd

10-03-2006, 10:09 PM

Great report! Enjoy this time as it sounds like you'll be back to work in no time! Snuggle Max for me XOXOXOXO

Dorothy39

10-03-2006, 10:15 PM

I was so glad to read your last up date Slick, so very happy to learn that you will soooooon be closer and closer to a painfree lifestlye !!

I really do believe that your Max has magical powers, and that you two have such a positive bond .

All My Best Wishes for Sunshine and Flowers!!! ;)

krazyaboutkatz

10-04-2006, 12:33 AM

Slick, I'm so glad to hear that everything went well and that you received a clean bill of health.:) I hope that by taking the pain meds more often that this will help your pain and you'll be able to get a good nights sleep. I'd love to be a Max snuggler. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

Killearn Kitties

10-04-2006, 06:09 AM

Really this report is great! Out for lunch and everything! I am so impressed with you. :D

Good news on the pain front, but let's just hope that it goes away soon! I certainly would be prepared to help you out with Max cuddling.

pnance

10-04-2006, 10:34 PM

I'm glad to hear your appointment went well and that your on the road to recovery. Hopefully now that the sutures are out your pain will start to decrease. Take care.... {{HUGS}}

CountryWolf07

10-05-2006, 12:36 AM

Wow Slick - I am glad to hear things are going extremely well for you. :) You deserve it!

jazzcat

10-05-2006, 10:56 AM

That was a very good report and update Slick. I'm so glad to hear you felt well enough for all that.

Rest well and happy recovery dear Slick!

Queen of Poop

10-05-2006, 11:35 AM

So glad to hear you got such good news. Yearly CT scans, piece of cake. The nerves that are firing and causing the pain will settle down in good time, but feel free to use all the meds you need, its a nasty feeling. I had surgery at the end of April this year to remove a lump from my left breast. They took a 24 gram chunk out of me, I'm real tiny so it's real noticeable. It took a good 3 months for the nasty little electrical nerve zaps to go away, they were breathtaking. Nothing as extensive as the surgery you had my dear, but reassurance that the nerves will settle down soon. Rest easy, enjoy the love from Max and feel better soon.

pitc9

10-05-2006, 11:57 AM

I'm so glad to hear the appointment went well!
Yeeeahhh!! For driving yourself!
Hugs to you and Please hug that sweet Max for me, he's done such a great job making sure his meowmie is comfy all the time!

slick

10-05-2006, 12:44 PM

It took a good 3 months for the nasty little electrical nerve zaps to go away, :eek: Oh QofP, please say it isn't so!!!!! I don't think I can take it that long. Yesterday I doubled the dose and felt a bit better so now am taking 400mg 3 times a day. In a week's time, I may up that to 4 times a day if necessary.

I took another sleeping pill last night along with the pain meds and had a real good sleep.....11:30pm right through until my bladder woke me up at 6:30 this morning. Man, did that ever feel good sleeping all that time. I've only got 4 more pills left so I guess it's time to wean myself off them. I wonder if over-the-counter drugs would help??

Just heading out to run a few errands and get my walking in for the day. Have a good rest of the week everyone.

Oh yes, and it's a long weekend for us Canucks.....Happy Thanksgiving. :) :)

Queen of Poop

10-05-2006, 12:51 PM

:eek: Oh QofP, please say it isn't so!!!!! I don't think I can take it that long. Yesterday I doubled the dose and felt a bit better so now am taking 400mg 3 times a day. In a week's time, I may up that to 4 times a day if necessary.

I took another sleeping pill last night along with the pain meds and had a real good sleep.....11:30pm right through until my bladder woke me up at 6:30 this morning. Man, did that ever feel good sleeping all that time. I've only got 4 more pills left so I guess it's time to wean myself off them. I wonder if over-the-counter drugs would help??

Just heading out to run a few errands and get my walking in for the day. Have a good rest of the week everyone.

Oh yes, and it's a long weekend for us Canucks.....Happy Thanksgiving. :) :)

I'm so sorry to say that it did take that long. But the incidence of them became further apart. Not every time I moved my left arm. But now they are all gone and I don't miss them AT ALL. Yours may be quicker as it truly hit me every time I moved my arm. Every day you're one day closer to being all better. My doctor couldn't give me a true timeline, but said it could take up to a year. I almost clobbered him.

Enjoy your thanksgiving. I'm glad your prognosis is similar to mine - all good with continued yearly monitoring.

slick

10-10-2006, 02:20 PM

By no means do I want to take any attention away from dear Phred but I have to update this for a second.

My internet and email have been down today but since the internet is up now, I need to hurry and get this out. Every day when I check my mail, there are cards from Pet Talkers and today I received two more. I would love to spend the time to send each of you a PM or email but because of my pain, I still can't sit at the computer for any length of time.

Please accept this big THANK YOU to all of you who have sent me cards and to those of you who have kept me in their thoughts and prayers, and who have called and emailed, another THANK YOU. It's because of you that I've been able to overcome this and now we all need to target our good thoughts to Phred. He will survive this challenge, just as I have survived mine. Isn't it amazing what the love and support of Pet Talkers can accomplish??? :)

Randi

10-10-2006, 02:43 PM

Oh Slick, you don't need to come here to say Thank you - but it's good to hear from you. ;)

I'm really sorry to hear you're still in pain, I hope you'll feel a lot better soon! I'm very impressed that you were drive for your appointment yourself. :cool: And I'm SO relieved to hear nothing has to be done about the two remaining nodules. :) Fister is celebrating this with some chicken liver, and I'm having a glass of wine. ;)

Keep getting better girl, I miss you here!

Glad to know it's your e-mail, because I just got an undelivered back, I sent to you on the 5th. Hope the problems will be sorted out!

(((((hugs)))))

trayi52

10-10-2006, 05:55 PM

Nothing is going to take our minds away from you, Slick. We still want to know how you are doing. You are still in my prayers everynight and every morning. Please keep us updated!

Still keeping you in my prayers, Slick as always.

Love always,
Willie

gini

10-10-2006, 06:16 PM

Dorothy39

10-10-2006, 07:46 PM

Isn't Slick clever the way she tries to deflect the attention away from herself?

Yes, there are many people on Pet Talk who need our prayers - and those that do have their own thread.

This is your thread, where we can come and tell you we love you and will continue to pray for your healing and well being.

When we want to pray for Phred and tell him that we care - we can do the very same - on his thread.

xxoo Gini

Yeah, I guess you said it for me Gini!!!!

and Slick~~~ I still think of you and Max every single day!!! Sorry to hear that you are still dealing with aggravating pain~ plus problems along Network lines!!! :(

Sending my Good Thoughts to You!!!!!

momoffuzzyfaces

10-10-2006, 07:55 PM

Moff taps her foot -
Now Pal, it wasn't even two weeks ago you had MAJOR surgery!!! It takes time to heal from that. Not even you are super women you know!!! ;)

So, try to enjoy your time off, cuddle with Max, and let us spoil you with cards and emails and prayers. The pain will go away with time!!!
Lots of prayers still on the way from me - so get used to it! :D
(((HUGS)))

RICHARD

10-11-2006, 03:55 AM

Isn't it amazing what the love and support of Pet Talkers can accomplish??? :)

Yes, But try to get some winning Lottery numbers from them. ;)

Hey you....Glad to see you are doing better.....

one day at a time....... :D

slick

11-26-2006, 11:10 AM

I know it's been awhile and there are more important threads, but I thought I would give you an update.

My recovery has been very slow and I finally have the nerve pain under control. It's not gone, but very manageable and is not an issue at all anymore.

However, for the past couple of weeks I've been experiencing quite of bit of shortness of breath. It's gotten to the point where I can't do anything now without stopping to catch my breath. My rapid breathing is even keeping me awake at night and I'm not sleeping very well at all.....without a sleeping pill that is and I refuse to become addicted to those. I also have a stubborn cough that comes and goes but is sticking around for the most part.

I have an appt with my surgeon on Tuesday at which time I'll discuss these issues with him. If necessary, I'll request another chest x-ray or even a CT scan. I also have to talk to him about going back to work and get a note from him. If he says no working, then I will take his advice...although I'm getting quite tired of Judge Judy. :D

Thanks for listening.

Edit: forgot to say that it's snowing really hard here right now so Max and I have decided to stay curled up in front of the gas fireplace today. Hmmm, bon bons anyone??

RedHedd

11-26-2006, 11:12 AM

Aw, Slick. You're in my prayers every day. I hope it's just part of the healing process that you're going through. I'll hold a good thought for you on Tuesday.

jenluckenbach

11-26-2006, 11:13 AM

Slick, I sure wish the news was better. :( I'll be waiting for the doctor's report to see if what you are experiencing is normal.

My suggestion......CHANGE THE TV CHANNEL! (LOL)

{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}} to you.

Killearn Kitties

11-26-2006, 11:15 AM

Slick you are still in my thoughts and will continue to be. Many good vibes coming your way for Tuesday.

(((lots of hugs)))

borzoimom

11-26-2006, 11:21 AM

I have seen alot of commercials for a place called the "Cancer Treatment Center". They use a series of cures and treatments with a excellent success rate. Here is the link : http://www.cancercenter.com/ .
I am in shock here. I went through a scare two months back, almost afraid to say it out loud. Mine ended up not being.
Please contact these people. I am at a loss for words what else I can say.
YOu are in my prayers for recovery.

slick

11-26-2006, 11:42 AM

Thank you borzoimom but I live near Vancouver, BC Canada. Those treatment centres are only in the States. I'm sure we have something similar up here but believe me, I'm in good hands. I love my surgeon and trust him with my life.

Have decided that since my outside Christmas lights went up on Wednesday, that today is a very fitting day to put up my Christmas Tree. I'm so looking foward to the lights. The only thing missing is my Speckles. She so loved to sleep under it on on the tree skirt. :(

dukedogsmom

11-26-2006, 11:51 AM

borzoimom

11-26-2006, 12:02 PM

OH Lord- maybe you could stay with someone near one of the centers? I live in Virginia... My heart feels for you.. I had a awful scare.

borzoimom

11-26-2006, 12:04 PM

I am sure they have similar centers there. Call them- maybe they can give you a referal. Trusting your doctor is most of it. I understand TOTALLY HOW you feel about waiting to say it- there is always "how"....

krazyaboutkatz

11-26-2006, 01:39 PM

Slick, you're still in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that eveything goes well on Tuesday. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

borzoimom

11-26-2006, 02:00 PM

It was good to hear from you in pm. YOu will continue in our prayers.

Russian Blue

11-26-2006, 02:16 PM

I have an appt with my surgeon on Tuesday at which time I'll discuss these issues with him. If necessary, I'll request another chest x-ray or even a CT scan. I also have to talk to him about going back to work and get a note from him. If he says no working, then I will take his advice...although I'm getting quite tired of Judge Judy. :D

Edit: forgot to say that it's snowing really hard here right now so Max and I have decided to stay curled up in front of the gas fireplace today. Hmmm, bon bons anyone??

I've been wondering how your recovery has been since we last heard from you. My life has been upside down so I haven't had much time for PT. Sorry to hear about these other problems but I'll send vibes over to lessen their effects. How are you supposed to catch Santa if you're short of breath? :confused: ;)

What's with this weather? :confused:You're getting snow and Toronto is getting warm weather! We've had no snow yet and Wednesday they are forcasting 16 degrees!!! I think Vancouver and Toronto switched places but didn't tell us. ;)

Catty1

11-26-2006, 02:27 PM

Check this out: www.wellspring.ca

Also, a friend of mine and her partner(in Vancouver), who is battling cancer, have gotten a lot from the Integrated Health group (I think that is the name).

Also - check out Greg Anderson's book 50 Thing To Do After You are Diagnosed.( I think that is the title). I have heard raves about it.

That is so GREAT you have a surgeon that you trust and really like. The above are adjuncts to what you and he are doing, not substitutes.

HUGS HUGS HUGS to you! Hope to see you next weekend.

zippy-kat

11-26-2006, 04:54 PM

As always, keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!

dukedogsmom

11-26-2006, 05:14 PM

I'm sorry that I missed your update on the page before. I hope everything will be ok. I know how worried and scared you must be. We will be waiting to hear from you Tuesday. Please keep in touch with us, ok?

Dorothy39

11-26-2006, 05:38 PM

Slick~

I've marked that date on my calendar and I will keep you in my thoughts !!!

Thank-You for keeping all of us updated.

Yes, I will take a Bon-Bon of course.

ramanth

11-27-2006, 08:15 AM

Slick, I'm sorry to hear that recovery is slow. Prayers sent that your appointment goes well. *HUGS*

pnance

11-27-2006, 11:01 PM

Slick I'm sorry to hear you haven't been feeling well. Prayers that your appointment goes well.

Logan

11-28-2006, 01:04 AM

She so loved to sleep under it on on the tree skirt.

Boy, reading that brought back some strong memories for me, Slick. Speckles and Mimi must have been two peas in a pod. I will miss having my Mimi sleeping under the tree this year, but I'm sure the tree skirt bears some fur from over the years. She loved the Christmas tree, bless her sweet heart. I will miss her this Christmas, as I know you will miss Speckles, too.

I continue to have you in my prayers, my friend. I hope that your appointment on Tuesday will bring you some answers. You need to feel better! You deserve to feel better!!!!

Much love,
Logan

gini

11-28-2006, 08:00 AM

Boy, can I ever relate to the Christmas tree skirt. My first heartcat, Sugar, also loved the Christmas tree and he spent all of his napping time there. He was pure white, so he looked like a small angel asleep.

Slick, hoping that the weather has improved and driving won't be difficult for you.

I will be checking later for your update after you see the Dr.

xxoo

lbaker

11-28-2006, 08:07 AM

Good luck my dear, special friend. I'm thinking of you as always. I miss you like crazy and hope that you, Gini and I can visit and laugh like loons soon ;)

Randi

11-28-2006, 10:34 AM

Slick, I'm thinking of you all day and sending lots of positive thoughts. :) I hope to hear good news after you have seen the surgeon.

((((hugs))))

slick

11-28-2006, 10:51 AM

Thank you guys. Right now my challenge is how to get there. After our dump of snow on the weekend the roads seem clear enough but they are covered with ice as it's -8 C which converts to about 17 F. It's not going to get much warmer either. The radio is saying that it's too cold for even the salt to do much good. Oh yes, we have another dump of snow coming either tomorrow or Thursday (depending on which website I look at :rolleyes: ) so that should be fun.

However the nice thing is that the sun is shining brightly and there is not a cloud in the sky. The snow covered mountains are spectacular and belong in a magazine. Beautiful BC lives up to it's name yet again. :)

NoahsMommy

11-28-2006, 01:43 PM

My Dear Slick,

I'm so sorry you're dealing with these symptoms. Are you sleeping sitting upright? I thought we talked about that on the phone and I *think* you said you had to. Do you mind refreshing my memory? If you aren't, sitting upright will help you breathe a lot better as it opens all the airways and enables easier breathing. I have asthma and have had to do that throughout my life to be able to sleep and breathe at the same time. (you know, kinda convenient ;) )

I really, really, really hope your surgeon can offer some advice on what to do and ideas as to why you're experiencing these problems. Is your appointment today? I hope the ice melts so that you can arrive SAFELY, honey.

I'm also sorry about Speckles missing from your tree skirt. But I know where she is...she's up in heaven sitting on the BIG tree skirt under God's and the Angel's Christmas Tree in the Sky. She's sitting under the tree and looking down at you and Max - watching over you, keeping you safe. :)

Please let us know how things go at your appointment. If I can do anything at all to help, please let me know, OK?

Love you,
Kelly :)

xoxoxoxoxoxoxo

momoffuzzyfaces

11-29-2006, 04:22 PM

Just checking in to see if there was an up date. I sure hope all went well.

Thanks for sharing your winter weather with us, by the way. We are under a winter storm warning until midnight Thursday night. Been raining all day with dropping temps. Supposed to freeze with sleet and snow on top of it. They say this came from Canada!!! I personally think it is just our pay back for having nice weather for so long. ;)

slick

11-29-2006, 08:36 PM

Have nothing to report yet. Waiting for test results to come back.

Catty1

11-29-2006, 09:15 PM

{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}

slick

11-30-2006, 09:55 PM

My CT scan came back clear...no blood clots which is a very good thing. However, I'm still having trouble catching my breath at times. My surgeon will not let me go back to work until we get to the bottom of the breathing issue. So.....sir Max has me for at least a couple more weeks. I've not been feeling good "mentally" for the past few days and can't figure out why I'm so down. I think I just need some serious ZZZZ's as well as some "phun". I'm meeting up with Catty1 on Sunday.....I think this is the just the remedy I need. What could be better than meeting a PTer?? :)

In the meantime Max is being very nawty. He's jumping from the dining room table to the kitchen counter and he, all of a sudden, tries to scratch the side of my couch.....two things he's never, ever done before. I'm going to buy a scratch post for him next week. Hmmmm, can a 13 yr. old kitty be trained???

Tomorrow is Max's spa day and when I told him that he was going to get a baff and have his bummy trimmed, he got all embarrassed.....

borzoimom

11-30-2006, 10:02 PM

I AM SO HAPPY TO HEAR THE CT scan came back clear!! That must be a huge relief!!!
-awwwwwwwwwwww poor baby!!! lol.. That is cat embarassement if I ever saw it for sure!
Is he a Turkish Cat? I was wondering with mostly white, long hair and tips on the ears.

kimlovescats

11-30-2006, 10:59 PM

What an adorable picture of Max! LOL!
I'm so glad that the CT scan was CLEAR!!! That's great news! You're getting to meet Catty1 too? How wonderful for both of you. Please take lots of pictures of your meeting!!!

Kim

krazyaboutkatz

11-30-2006, 11:23 PM

Slick, I'm glad to hear that your CT scan came back clear.:) I hope you'll start feeling better soon and that you have a great PT meeting with Catty1. Please take care.:)

Logan

12-01-2006, 07:39 AM

What great news, Slick! Now if he can just figure out the breathing thing, you'll be on your way!!! That breathing is pretty darned important!!! :p

Max, you are adorable!! :) Sure is nice to see you!!!!

You guys have a great time on Sunday! :)

gini

12-01-2006, 11:37 AM

It sounds like Slick could use a spa day too..........a nice relaxing soak and a massage - and maybe a nice nap afterwards. Does the soul good.

(you could skip the bum trim)

The clear CT scan is very good news!

xxoo

momoffuzzyfaces

12-01-2006, 12:25 PM

So glad about the clear cat scan!!!

Max isn't embarassed about the spa treatment so much as he is embarassed that you TOLD the world about it!!! :D

RedHedd

12-01-2006, 03:10 PM

Slick, that's such good news on the CT scan. Now I hope they can get to the bottom of your breathing problems. Max looks SO embarassed! :D I agree with the others - a spa day for you too! Have phun with Catty on Sunday!

slick

12-17-2006, 01:21 AM

The good news is that I spoke to my GP on Friday and she gave me a note to go back to work...just two days per week for Dec. I have an appt to see her Jan 10 and at that time she will re-evaluate me and we'll come up with a work schedule for Jan and Feb.

The bad news is that the "final" results came in from my recent CT scan. Sure, there are no blood clots, but the small node in the right middle lobe has grown by 2cm since August. This is bad because typical carcinoid tumors don't grow that fast. It has to be another kind of tumour. I have to have another CT scan in 3 months and if it's grown again, then it's back to the surgeon for a plan of action. :( :(

I have so many questions and my mind is whirlwind again. I'm very emotional and depressed right now. If it's another kind of tumour then my prognosis is not that great even with radiation and chemo.

Again, I'm sorry for venting but I feel so alone right now. :(

krazyaboutkatz

12-17-2006, 01:30 AM

Slick, I'm glad that you'll be able to go back to work for a few days each week :) and hopefully you'll be able to eventually go back full time. I'm sorry to hear that one of your tumors has grown.:( I hope that it doesn't continue to grow and that your next CT scan results will be good ones. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent your way. Please remember that you're not alone. We're all here for you. Take care. (((HUGS)))

Cinder & Smoke

12-17-2006, 01:38 AM

Oh, but you're FARRRRR from being alone!! ;)

You've got this BIGG Pet Talk Family crowded around you ...
We'll take care of the "worrying" - You just get BETTER!

Anyway - it's the HOLIDAYS - no worrying allowed!
If there was a big concern - I don't think you'd be cleared for three months.

SO- put your Holiday Face on - and have some PHUNN!

Big {{{HUGS}}}!!

:D

jenluckenbach

12-17-2006, 05:07 AM

Slick.....{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}

The news is very scary, but worrying will not change facts. So be glad that you can go back to work on a limited schedule, and enjoy every day.

There will be so many prayers for you that you won't NEED to worry. ;)

more {{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}

Rachel

12-17-2006, 06:10 AM

Oh, Slick, I don't know what to say. I want to believe there is some other explanation for the *tumor*. My sister has brain cancer and when she has an MRI there was always a question about whether what they saw was tumor or edema. Whatever it is, it is just not fair that you have to continue to worry. I am glad you can go back to work as for me work keeps me from obscessing about all my ailments. Life seems more normal when you have a routine too. God bless you, Slick, and, no, here you are not alone.

Jen is right about enjoying every day. None of us is going to get out of here alive and we all need to appreciate what we have been given while we have it. I know I have taken much of life for granted and need to follow that advice as well.

trayi52

12-17-2006, 06:13 AM

Slick, it is good that you can go back to work for at least a couple days a week. I hope and pray that the tumor doesn't grow anymore. I will keep you in my prayers.

Phred is right, you are far from being alone, you do have all of us here crowded around you praying for you.

((((HUGS))))
Willie

Dorothy39

12-17-2006, 06:35 AM

Well Slick, I Hope you know that you can relax now and leave those sneaky worries with us!!!

(You're never alone on Pet Talk anyway~)

We'll keep you in our Thoughts and Prayers~ Okay?

More {{{{HUGS}}}}}~ ( wipes away those * itty bitty* tears from Slicks eyes)

catfamily

12-17-2006, 06:46 AM

I'm sorry I didn't see this thread earlier.I'm sending some prayers your way and will tell my husband Mike to also.I love your postive attitude.It's the best thing in life is to be positive.I truly admire your strength.Keep up the good spirits.Get well,we love you :)

anna_66

12-17-2006, 06:52 AM

You know your never alone here.
((((HUGS))))

Randi

12-17-2006, 08:34 AM

Slick, I'm SO sorry to hear the tumor has grown, and I really hope it's not the bad kind. As Phred says, if they thought it was that bad, I really don't think they'd let you wait for 3 months. So try to think positive - as you've always done. :)

I think going in to work a few days a week will also help you, but please promise not to stress over anything!! ;)

I am sending lots of hugs and positive thoughts your way, and Fister insists on giving you some headbumpies. :D

Will e-mail you later.

binka_nugget

12-17-2006, 09:18 AM

So sorry to hear the tumor has grown. :(

It was really nice seeing you last week. You've got my number.. so if you ever need someone to talk to, I'm here day and night for you. :)

Catty1

12-17-2006, 09:32 AM

{{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}

RedHedd

12-17-2006, 10:11 AM

Slick, I'm SO sorry to hear the tumor has grown, and I really hope it's not the bad kind. As Phred says, if they thought it was that bad, I really don't think they'd let you wait for 3 months. So try to think positive - as you've always done. :) Oh Slick, What can I say? I'm glad you're released to going back to work at least part-time. That will help you feel like a bit of the old normal is returning. As a cancer survivor, I know that normal is forever changed after your diagnosis.

I know you have really good docs who know what they're doing. I also know you're proactive with your health care and that if anything changes you'll be right in their faces demanding that it be taken out.

Call me if you need to. I'll be home later this afternoon after Xmas shopping. The M's send head-bumpies.

gini

12-17-2006, 10:28 AM

Slick - Good Morning and here are some {{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}

xxoo me

zippy-kat

12-17-2006, 12:08 PM

{{{{{hugs}}}}}

momoffuzzyfaces

12-17-2006, 01:48 PM

Again, I'm sorry for venting but I feel so alone right now. :(
Gosh, do I know that feeling!!!
BUT you are never alone, we are here and you have an entire heard of angels surrounding you. I know! I requested them myself!!!

Lots of big (((HUGS))) are on the way too!!!

joycenalex

12-17-2006, 08:57 PM

can you request a second radiologist to review the ct films? another fresh pair of eyes might be helpful to see if it's a true size change and not just a different technique or a positional change?
here's thinking of you slick((hugs))

lbaker

12-18-2006, 07:15 AM

Sis, you are never alone. Not now, not ever ever ever ~ lean on me.

slick

12-18-2006, 10:12 AM

Thank you all for your kind responses. Today is my first day back at work but this week I only work today and Thursday. I have to give my butt a good kick because I've still got some more shopping, wrapping and mailing to do.

....and for the first time in a long time, I had to set my alarm clock. Poor Max is used to sleeping in until 9am and he's wondering what Meowmie is doing up so early. Right now he's doing his morning laps around the condo.

Joyce: Thanks for that suggestion but the CT scan is always taken while I'm laying in the same position. I'll call my doctor and ask her opinion about the second reading.

Barbara

12-18-2006, 10:18 AM

Slick, I'm so sorry- I had not paid enough attention to this thread in the last days.

I send my best thoughts- a little work will help to keep your thoughts from worrying and Max will make sure you stay focussed on him. It's so annoying if the only thing you can do is waiting ;)

pnance

12-20-2006, 12:14 AM

Your never alone as long as we're here......and feel free to "vent" whenever you need to. Take care of yourself {{HUGS}}

Pawsitive Thinking

12-20-2006, 05:22 AM

Sending you the biggest hug!! You are not alone - you are a member of the PT family.

Take care sweetie

joycenalex

01-12-2007, 01:54 PM

[QUOTE=slick]The good news is that I spoke to my GP on Friday and she gave me a note to go back to work...just two days per week for Dec. I have an appt to see her Jan 10 and at that time she will re-evaluate me ...
so slick how did the re-eval go? hugs,

slick

01-12-2007, 02:24 PM

Good Joyce. She gave me a note to go back full time starting Monday.

Trouble is, I keep worrying about this little nodule that's growing... :(
I have to wait until I have my CT scan on Feb 23rd to see what's next.

Edit: my blood pressure is really high...today it was 165/100. She is putting me on a water pill to see if that makes a difference, although I do know that I have alot of stress going on right now so that's a contributing factor. :(

Karen

01-12-2007, 02:31 PM

[QUOTE=slick]Trouble is, I keep worrying about this little nodule that's growing... :(
QUOTE]

No, worrying is not allowed. Give that worry to Dr. Bear, and don't give it another thought, okay? Give him a firm hug, which will transfer the worry to him, then you can forget it!

Killearn Kitties

01-12-2007, 02:34 PM

No, worrying is not allowed. Give that worry to Dr. Bear, and don't give it another thought, okay? Give him a firm hug, which will transfer the worry to him, then you can forget it!
That is such a good plan! You listen to Karen now!

momoffuzzyfaces

01-12-2007, 02:52 PM

Yea, what Karen said!!!

Tell that old bump to go away!!!

(((HUGS)))

Randi

01-12-2007, 03:01 PM

And Slick, you MUST NOT get stressed!! Try to think positive and pamper yourself with lots of yummy food and relax all you can. Work comes last on the list - your health is far more important. ;)

I'll call you tomorrow or sunday afternoon. :)

Randi

02-19-2007, 09:02 AM

Feb. 23rd is only a few days away, and I think it's time we all keep our heads and hearts focused on what's important here!

GOOD, POSITIVE, HEALING THOUGHTS TO OUR SLICK!!

Slick is having a hard time at work, not to mention how hard it must be to wait for the CAT scan - plus her brother is due for an operation. :(

So, lets all send our Slick tons of positive thoughts, and also get hold of the Prayer Pups to do their bit. ;)

Slick, I'm thinking of you, and I hope the CAT scan goes fine and the nodule has stopped growing!

Remember, we're all here for you! :)

Big (((((((((hugs)))))))))))) .... and purrs and headbumpies from Fister.

jenluckenbach

02-19-2007, 09:41 AM

adding more:

GOOD, POSITIVE, HEALING THOUGHTS FOR SLICK!!

And many prayers and HUGS.

Catty1

02-19-2007, 09:42 AM

Good vibes here - UP WITH HEALTHY STUFF! Anything else is going away RIGHT NOW :)

catfamily

02-19-2007, 10:43 AM

Prayers and good thoughts for our Dear Friend from us in Maine

Cinder & Smoke

02-19-2007, 10:47 AM

Hi God ~

Got a minnitt?
Kan you *hop* inna Cheer-Up Wagon an take a *spin* thru New Westminister, BC?
Yeah, Miz Slick's place ... we gotz a lil dee-pression goin on ... bout dat CT Skan comin up ...
Maybe get da Kat-Nurse Team ta do sum soft-shoe routines.

An paleeze dont furget ...
Need Ya ta *press* Your Lab Koat fur da 23rd ... an kleen Your glasses ...
don't want nunbuddie seein extra bump/lumps onna filmz!

We'll ALL be out inna Cyber-Waitin Room ... holdin Kandilz an sendin Purrayers.

Oh, an tell Miz Slick we ALL **LUV** her ... jest so she nebber furgetz!
An take her sum {{{HUGS}}} wiff You onna trip!

THANKS, God!

/s/ the Prayer Pups anna KAT, too http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/wink.gif

lbaker

02-19-2007, 10:55 AM

my dear friend I have missed speaking with you. I'm in San Francisco right now at the meeting but tried to call you from the hotel this morning. You are never out of my thoughts and prayers.

ChrisH

02-19-2007, 11:01 AM

No one can send up a prayer quite like the Prayer pups and our dear Phred can they. :)

Always in my prayers dearest slick and there will be extra ones, along with positive thoughts, on scan day for sure. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CwmmawrJet/Smiles/Hugs2.gif

RedHedd

02-19-2007, 11:12 AM

Hey, Slick! Were your ears burning Saturday night? Yes, we were thinking about you and saying good stuff. Wish you could have been with us. Prayers going out your way that the 23rd is stress free. Luv Ya Lots!

ramanth

02-19-2007, 11:34 AM

Many hugs and healing vibes Slick!! :)

krazyaboutkatz

02-19-2007, 01:12 PM

Slick, Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent your way. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

momoffuzzyfaces

02-19-2007, 01:20 PM

Lots of prayers on the way from me for one of my best pals!!! The cats all have their paws crossed too. Chester tried crossing his eyes too but kept bumping into things.
Lots of (((HUGS))) on the way too!!!

captain

02-19-2007, 03:14 PM

Slick,
Lots of positive thoughts and prayers coming your way.
We love you and are sending you {{{{HUGE HUGS}}} from down under.

Love
Michelle and the Spotties

gini

02-19-2007, 06:10 PM

I am sitting here reading the latest posts on this thread trying to decide what to say. At least for me...........I have told you so many times that I am offering up prayers - thinking positive thoughts and all of the "right" things hoping that they give you some comfort and support.

I think what I really want to say - and haven't had the gumption to say is...........I sure as hell hope that this cancer has not spread - the nodule hasn't budged - and we can get on with plans to swim with the dolphins.

You know I love you bunches dear friend!
xxoo me

jazzcat

02-19-2007, 06:59 PM

Sending up lots of prayers and positive thought for you Slick!

slick

02-19-2007, 07:41 PM

OK, so I have about an hours work left to go and starting to wind down. **Hey, why don't I check out Pet Talk??** says to self.

:eek: I couldn't believe that this old thread has popped his head up again.

Yes, I'm extremely stressed about this but I also have other issues in my life right now that are stressing me to the max....work, my brother, my Mom's moving, my dying aunt, my boss's retirement, my financial problems....

It's said that God never gives us more than He knows we can handle and right now I'm not sure if he is testing my faith or what?? Not a day goes by without a prayer or two but during the past month and the months to come, I'll be screaming out prayers night and day. He'll be so sick of hearing from me.....

You guys are the best. Thank you all for remembering. My scan is this Friday at 10am and I'm sure the doc won't have any results for about 5 days after.

There's nothing we can do until then except focus our prayers on other Pet Talkers who need help right now.
Jazzcat and her FIL
Little Laryssa who has lost the fight - prayers for the family
Lut and her pain
Dr. Goodnow
Wolflady's MIL
Marigold and her eyesight

...and a host of others...too many to mention. To you all, I pray that you finally find an answer, finally are pain-free, finally at peace with any decisions you've made, and finally see glowing smiles where there was heartache.

Love you all {{{hugs}}}
xoxoxoxo

Cinder & Smoke

02-19-2007, 07:51 PM

... There's nothing we can do until then except
focus our prayers on other Pet Talkers who need help right now.

:)
Hmmmm ... wonderin WHOM we're trying to comfort here ...

Seems the Comfortee has become the Comforter! :D

Keep Hangin in there, Slick ~ and we'll all Hang with ya!
;)

slick

02-19-2007, 08:04 PM

Comforter! Comforter?? Yeah, I could use a good thick one...maybe in a light blue or grey with burgandy. ;) :D

dukedogsmom

02-19-2007, 08:20 PM

Hey Slick. Just wanted to let you know I saw you. Haven't stopped by this thread in a while. I hope you're doing well :)

Catty1

02-19-2007, 08:28 PM

Hey, Vicki...sounds like another trip to Field's is in order! :D

Rachel

02-20-2007, 11:35 AM

Hi God ~

We'll ALL be out inna Cyber-Waitin Room ... holdin Kandilz an sendin Purrayers.

Oh, an tell Miz Slick we ALL **LUV** her ... jest so she nebber furgetz!
An take her sum {{{HUGS}}} wiff You onna trip!

THANKS, God!

/s/ the Prayer Pups anna KAT, too http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/wink.gif

You got that right!

joycenalex

02-20-2007, 08:34 PM

so friday at 10 am, i'll head into quiet place at work (aka the outside door) and send you postive thoughts and energy. ((HUGS))

Dorothy39

02-20-2007, 09:32 PM

joycenalex

02-23-2007, 04:00 PM

((HUGS))) i did make it outside today almost 10, briefly to send you love and light. how are you?

Rachel

02-23-2007, 08:39 PM

Checking in from this neck of the woods too. You were on my mind all day today. I just have a feeling that things went well.

slick

02-23-2007, 08:44 PM

The CT scan took only about 5 min and I was told that the results would get to my GP in a week to 10 days. However, my GP will get right on that and I won't be surprised if I find out sometime next week.

Rachel..I started an email to you a couple of days ago but have not finished it. So very sorry I've not been in touch. I'm still at work but leaving shortly....there's just so much on my plate right now. :( :o

Cataholic

02-23-2007, 08:58 PM

Just want you to know I am thinking of you, and praying for you.

Johanna

slick

06-19-2007, 08:29 PM

Just thought I would update this. I wasn't going to but.....

I had another CT scan on June 4th and I just got the results today. My right and left lungs are covered with tiny nodules that with time will grow. There are 2 or 3 of them that are growing now (compared to what they were last August) so my surgeon wants another scan in September and if they have grown in size again, then it's more treatment. He suggested perhaps chemo this time or he can go in through my ribs with a scope and snip them off. We'll see when the time comes.

Those who know me best know that I call a spade a spade. I asked him how long I had to live. He said about 10 years....... :rolleyes: We'll see about that!!!

Edit: I've been thinking about this today and making up my list of things I really want to do. :D I figure if I put them in writing then they will come true.

Take a hot air balloon ride
Go snorkling in Florida
Go to the UK to meet Pet Talkers
Maybe slide into Germany, Belgium and Denmark ;)
Go on an African Safari (thanks Africam!!!) :D
Visit Australia and New Zealand
Go a Findlay meeting
Go in a whale interaction program at a seaworld or aquarium
Sleepover with the belugas (my local aquarium has this program)
Visit Northern BC and see the northern lights
Load up on lobster on the East coast of US and Canada
Visit other parts of the US....go down south for some real shrimp gumbo...or perhaps visit Kansas???? ;)

**sigh**

dukedogsmom

06-19-2007, 08:30 PM

I'm really sorry to hear that. But, glad you told us. Don't give up, ok? You need our support and we'll be here for you. Listen to your doctor. You're going to be here at PT a long time. Don't even think otherwise.

Karen

06-19-2007, 08:37 PM

Hellow

06-19-2007, 08:38 PM

Dont give up, ok? ((((HUGS))))

Logan

06-19-2007, 09:13 PM

I'm glad you told us. Slick, there is never a reason to leave friends out. Prayers come when friends are informed!!! Got it???? :p

Love ya, girl. Just take it one day at a time. Something tells me that you will be harrassing one or all of us 20 years from now! ;) Never stop talking, please. We need to know.

Logan

captain

06-19-2007, 09:55 PM

Hey Slick,
Waddya mean 10 years!!!!??
10 years?? - PAH - you better give me 20!!!!!! :D

You are in my thoughts, and thanks for letting us know.

{{{{{hugs}}}}}
Michelle

AdoreMyDogs

06-19-2007, 10:11 PM

You are in my prayers, Slick. I'm sorry that you are having to endure more testing, but you'll be in my prayers that the outcome is good. You are very brave and positive and I really respect that.

Leslie

RedHedd

06-19-2007, 11:26 PM

Aw, man, Slick, that sucks but I know you'll prove those docs wrong and be around for several more decades! Give 'em hell! We're in this battle together.

krazyaboutkatz

06-20-2007, 12:09 AM

Slick, Thanks for sharing this with us. I know it must've been difficult since you're a very private person. I'm so sorry to hear this:( but I know that you're going to prove your doctor wrong and live a long full and happy life.:) You'll continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. (((HUGS)))

Kfamr

06-20-2007, 01:20 AM

I've always thought of you as being this strong invincible woman... you are, right? ;)

And if you're ever down here in FL I'd LOVE to take out on the boat to one of the islands or something. :)

Always have you in my thoughts, dear Slick.

jenluckenbach

06-20-2007, 05:32 AM

{{{{{{{{{{{SLICK}}}}}}}}}}}}

This is the reason we have "re-checks", to catch things so they can be treated. Of course, the tests SUCK and of course the treatment SUCKS EVEN MORE, but we do what we gotta do!

My best wishes and biggest prayers will always be sent your way.

And don't forget to add to your list:
Visit PA and the Luckenbach cat house!! ;)

pitc9

06-20-2007, 05:39 AM

Pawsitive Thinking

06-20-2007, 05:48 AM

How are you doing?

anna_66

06-20-2007, 07:40 AM

I believe in the power of prayer. That being said you should live to be 100:D

(((HUGS)))
Anna

kimlovescats

06-20-2007, 10:47 AM

Slick, I haven't been on PT regularly in a pretty long time. I'm sorry to read that you are facing this again, and I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you!

((((HUGS))))
Kim

Randi

06-20-2007, 11:12 AM

Thanks for letting us know, Slick. I'm sorry to hear the nodules hasn't shrunk to nothing, but at least they're tiny. You WILL get rid of them, one way or the other! Snipping them off sounds like a good idea - but who knows, they may dissapear on their own. Stay positive! :)

Now, if only you could work half time!

Sending you lots of positive thoughts and big hugs! Remember, I'm here whenever you want to talk. :)

ramanth

06-20-2007, 12:17 PM

Thanks for sharing with us Slick. I concur with Michelle... you best give us 20 more! ;) :D

*HUGS*

shais_mom

06-20-2007, 12:22 PM

hugs and prayers sent thru the miles my friend.

sweetpatata6

06-20-2007, 12:25 PM

Keep up a good spirit, laugh a lot, and BELIEVE!!! :D So many positive thaughts I'm sure are helping you too!! HUGS and HOPE sent to you!!!!

Ginger's Mom

06-20-2007, 12:57 PM

Thank you for sharing that with us, Slick. You will be in my prayers. You are a strong lady and I know you will be able to beat this thing.

gemini9961

06-20-2007, 01:00 PM

Prayers for you Slick. You will get through this.

Cataholic

06-20-2007, 01:05 PM

{{{{{hugs}}}}}}. Prayers on the way.

Love,
Johanna

momoffuzzyfaces

06-20-2007, 01:52 PM

Well, my friend, you will probably out live me!!!

Remember: today is all any of us really have!!!

You know you will stay in my prayers, always!!! Who knows what wonder cures for cancer are just waiting around the corner.

(((HUGS)))

RICHARD

06-20-2007, 03:11 PM

Thats great to hear.

But I have some bad news for you...

You still have to win the Tour de France.....seven times in a row.. :D

lbaker

06-20-2007, 03:21 PM

Maybe after winning you can ride the bike through Europe to visit all the Euro PetTalkers on a victory lap :eek: It wouldn't surprise me at all ;)

gini

06-21-2007, 09:46 AM

Some Thursday morning hugs being sent North. They have their passports with them - so they will reach you!:D

slick

06-21-2007, 06:46 PM

I want to take a moment and thank each of you for your kind responses and support. You mean the world to me...honestly you do.

I've been doing fine. I had a chat with the CancerConnection people downstairs and I felt much better afterwards. I never in a million years throught I could be so strong given the situation. I have revised my list and it will continue to grow. Look out Pet Talkers.....clear the way cause I'll be visiting you one day!!! :)