I wish to you all the strength and positive vibes in the world!!!
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I wish to you all the strength and positive vibes in the world!!!
To say I'm shocked would be a total understatement!!! I know you've been unusually quiet lately, but I thought it was that you were still recovering from the pneumonia. Once again it's amazing how blessings come in such hidden packages - had you not gotten pneumonia, you wouldn't have had lung x-rays done and the "shadow" would have gone undetected.....probably until it was too late. I'm SO glad it appears this was discovered earlier rather than later, and I'm also SO glad that you work where you do! ;)
I know you will be up and about very shortly after the surgery. My doctor told me I'd be off work for two weeks after mine. I had the surgery on Friday and was back to work the next Tuesday for a short period and back to work full-time in a week.
The thing you need to remember is to take it easy and don't push yourself. Call on neighbors and nearby friends to help - don't think you can do this all on your own. You remind me of my mother in that you get much more enjoyment out of helping others that having others do for you. When she was in the hospital and the nurses came to visit, they ended up talking more about the nurse and what was going on in her life rather than how my mother was feeling. I can picture you doing the same thing, and I can picture you walking the halls - in your fashionable hospital gown no less - checking in on other patients and making sure their spirits are up. And I say, if that helps you to feel better then go for it....just don't push it and remember to take care of yourself first.
Everyone in our house will have fingers and paws crossed and many good thoughts and prayers will be flying your way that everything goes well, the cancer hasn't spread, they get it all the first time and you have a full and speedy recovery.
Please keep us updated on sir-jury dates, places, etc. Hopefully the hospital will have and email thingy like they did for Kelly so we can inundate you with good thoughts while you're recuperating.
I know you are strong and you will beat this, but please don't hesitate to reach out - we'll be here for you. :)
I wonder if the surgery is similar to what Andy went through when they had to repair his right lung. There was a possibility of having part of the lung removed, but in the end, they didn't.
I'm thinking of you Slick. I'm awed and amazed at your positive attitude. You will beat this! :) *HUGS*
Slick, you have a great attitude and that is half the battle! My mother battled and won over breast cancer and my Dad did the same with prostate cancer.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am usually a lurker and not a poster, but I felt I had to respond to this thread. My father has had a carcinoid tumor in his abdomen for a long time. It was discovered, like yours, serendipitously, when he had an MRI for kidney stones. That was about ten years ago and they told him then that he had probably had it for ten or twelve years before that.
He did have surgery about 6 years ago, performed by a carcinoid specialist in New Orleans and has done well since. He takes an injection (I'm sorry I can't tell you what) every three months that helps to keep the carcinoid from growing. Other than that, his only symptoms are related to old age (he's 77 now) and to the fact that they took some 12 feet of his small intestine when they did his surgery.
I'm sorry you have to go through this. I pray to God that you do well through it.
You'll be in my thoughts & prayers. I know it must be scary but you've got the right attitude. Keep it up, you WILL beat this! {{{hugs}}}
I am so sorry to hear about this. ((((hugs)))) I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
What a shock for you!
As you can see, there are already a lot of PTers praying for you. And we will be right here for you until you get totally well.
If there is anything you need, just ask.
Lots of HUGS!!!
Mary
Dear natal sister.....my thoughts are with you....
I'm very touched by all of your posts and well wishes and for those close to me, please forgive me for not including you during these last two weeks. I just needed to find out what path I am taking before passing on any information. There was just too many "what ifs".
I had to have a real belly laugh this morning. I guess I'll have to shave my legs and pits just before going into the hospital....just in case I get a warm sponge bath from a hunky intern. :D :D
Harpmom: Thank you so much for posting such an encouraging story. I'll have to ask the surgeon about those injections. My prayers going out for your Dad.
Debbie: One of the signs of this type of cancer is recurring pneumonia and if you recall, I was sick in March too.
I cannot type too much right now. You will be in my every prayer. :(
Slick.. I am so very sorry to hear about your situation. It can't be easy. but wow... You are one strong lady.. and that attitude will help you beat this nasty "thing". I will be praying for you every night. Just keep up the great attitude.
I'm so sorry to hear this. You sound like you have a great attitude towards this. Good luck and my prayers are with you.
Don't have advice, but I am totally sure that you are going to get a ton of good stuff from the folks here at PT. Just wanted you to know that my prayers are with you and that you know you will always have the support of we here at PT.
P.S. You seem to have a "great attitude" and from anyone/everyone I know who has gone through this - that is the singlemost important thing you have going for you. Good luck and God Bless.
Dan
Slick, I'm so glad the prognosis for this type of disease is very good.
Sending very best wishes & positive vibes your way.Thank you so much
for sharing this burden with friends. We are all with you in spirit.Big hugs(HUGS)Liz & the furkids. :)
I am so sorry to hear this terrible news Slick.
I had stage 4 Uterian Cancer and just told my doc, to do what he had to do to get me well, as I was not ready to go just yet. He did and that was 12 years ago. It does help to have a positive attitude.
You can beat this and I pray will all my might that it hasn't spread.
We are all here for you and will be holding your hand every step of the way.
((((((HUGS))))))
Crap! Why does crappy things like this happen to such wonderful people? Sometimes I really have to wonder what they're thinking "up there". I have absolutely no doubt that you will recover completely. Your attitude is amazing. And yes, you'll probably have moments of doubt and down days, but you'll have lots of PT support and purr therapy to pull you through. If you need anything ~ I mean anything ~ please let us know.
Oh my gosh, slick, I'm glad I've been lurking a bit on PT the last couple of days, or I might have missed this thread. I'm glad that you are taking a positive attitude towards this and I know it will help you to beat it. Attitude really is everything, and I'm so happy you have great support system! Please know that I too, am here for you even though I may not be on PT very often. You can always ping me offline or call anytime you need to.
**hugs**
Slick, I saw this thread at work, but was not able to respond there. I’m feeling very sad to hear that you’re ill. :( ... but, I'm glad the prognosis for the disease is good.
You keep up your positive attitude my friend, and you WILL beat this!! I will be with you every step of the way! Just ask if there’s anything I can do!!
Yes, where are they??Quote:
Where are those £99 flights to Vancouver when you need them???
As others have mentioned, you have a lot of things to do yet, and places to see! I think I know what Gini means with “a little swim” and I’ll be here to help your plan come true. ;) Slick, you are such a wonderful person, and I’m honored you came down to Laguna Niguel last summer, so we could get to know each other better. I’m looking forward to see you again! :)
You have been pushing yourself too hard at work, don't ever do it again!! It's time to look after yourself!
I'm feeling positive that the operation will be a piece of cake, but ...
You are always the first one to comfort others and give support, now, it's your turn to recieve. Please, at least consider it! ;)Quote:
The worst part is going to be making yourself sit still and letting other people help you!!!
I'm going to send you recipees, and I'll try to call you over the weekend.
Sending all my love and best thoughts that the operation will be succesful and you’ll have a full recovery - Fister sends lots of purrs and headbumpies.
(((((hugs)))))
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I'm a little bit in shock right now... I'm so sorry :(
I know you'll get through all this (((((hugs))))) I really admire your attitude, it's good to know that you're not scared and not alone (and it's even better that you know this)
I´m in totaol shock here, but be sure I am here for you ALWAYS.......adn just keep that attitude adn highspirit through all of the process, YOU´LL BE FINE.....and we will be here for you and sending you our best wishes for a fully recovery adn you´ll be in our thoughts every day.........take care of yourself.........and let´s call some firemen too ;) .....you and a hunky nurse hmmm.......HOT!! LOL
be strong and even if I am not so close to you I do care about you, sorry I don´t have advice on he subject but no mater what I´m here for support....((HUGS)).....
It's taken me some time to think of the right words to say and I'm still not sure I've found them.
There are actually several blessings here even though they seem to be "hidden" by the terror that mere word (cancer) instills. As T&P's Mom said, if there ever was a time to be thankful for pneumonia, now is it. Considering the circumstances, you work in one of the best places possible!! Too, there's a favorable prognosis and I'm sure that you'll be on the mend soon.
IFROG and UFROG... thus you know, everything happens for a reason and there'll be nothing given to you that you can't handle. {{hugs}}
:D :D :D I sure HOPE you do!! Now, wouldn't that be fun?! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by slick
Love your attitude already. Keep your chin up, and remember we will always be here for you, no matter what.
All fingers & paws are crossed over here for your speedy recovery. Good luck!
Aw, Sweetie, you aren't alone and we will be with you every step of the way!!!
I know how frightening the word cancer is. My dad had a rare type. He was only the 13th person in the US to have that kind and the only one to survive it. One of my aunts had two different types of cancer and beat them both.
Best advice I can give you is eat as well as possible. Lots of good healthy food, laugh as much as possible, cuddle with Max until his eyes pop, and know that we love you and are here for you.
Oh, and extra guardian angels are being put on call to be with you, especially during your surgery and hospital stay!!!
*by the way, I mailed your bd card this morning before I saw this. I wanted to make sure you got it before your bd this year*
Hi you - popping briefly onto this thread to give you my Thursday support.
Yes, Connie, a host of angels - what a beautiful thought.
Lord, Slick, you are already thinking about a "hunk of an intern"..............
wouldn't you know? Shave your legs? Well, thank goodness you won't be doing that at my house!! :D
You know, I feel as though this thread will be the largest in number of replies in the history of Pet Talk as we keep in daily touch with you and offer you our prayers and love.
xxoo me
Oh Slick. I'm at such a loss of words. :( Know that you will be in my prayers everyday, and I just know God will help you pull through this. May He restore your health completely, and help you keep up with this strong attitude, that will help you pass through every single day. The tiels will be sending extra prayers for their very favorite Canadian auntie too.
{{{hugs}}}
Slick, could you PM me your email?? :o I keep losing those things. :o
Slick,
Wow, what can I say? I seen the title of the thread and I thought no...it must be something else, but I'm sorry to see it's not.
I never know what to say at times like these, "I'm sorry" just doesn't seem right. Especially for a woman like you. You have such a great attitude and prospective on the future I know that this is only going to be a small bump in the road for you.
So let me say dear friend that you will be in my thoughts and prayers and if there is anything at all I can do for you...just let me know:)
Lots of healing prayers coming your way.
(((HUGS)))
Anna
I am so sorry(((HUGS)))
I will keep you in my prayers.
oh...this post rather took my breath away.
(((HUGS)))) to you slick - gini is so right that you are loved and supported by so many folks here (even some you probably have never heard from)
As others have already said - your attitude is so very strong and positive - and I will pray that it stays this way most of the time while you fight your cancer...
Thank you for posting your very personal news and I feel very sure that others will be helped and strengthened by it also.
more (((HUGS)))) :)
Slick,
While I've never REALLY spoken to you I have always admired you. In my eyes you have always been a very strong & intelligent woman. I am without words and cannot express how shocking this thread is. I read this thread when you first created it and was just at loss of words, but all I could think of is how incredibly optimistic you are about this.
Cancer is a very scary thing.. but I know you will be strong.
{HUGS} to you and I will be thinking of you. Feel free to let me know if you need anything.
Kay
Please add my name to those of your many admirers and another who is saddened that this challenge is yours to bear. Of course it's just not fair. I hope that your work gives you an *in* on who will be doing your Sir Jury, and may he/she be the best and the brightest.
Slick, I'm so sorry to hear this news, but as so many others have said, attitude is a huge part of fighting this disease. You have such a great outlook, it is a battle you will win!! And all of us at PT will be here helping you fight!
I have been subtly pushing a couple of our sales guys that they need to take me on the road with them to visit some potential lasrge clients. Two are in the Seattle area, and one in Vancouver. Perhaps, I need to push a little harder....
OMG Slick, I'm speechless. :( You are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong.
((((((HUGS))))))
Donna
OK, enough of this... crying makes ones eyes look all funny and my eyes are leaking for you, for the love I'm feeling from this thread to you... for a ka-zillion things I'm lucky about ~ one of those things is you. *but you know that* ;)
Slick, my thoughts and prayers go out to you. Hearing the word "Cancer" does give one pause and it may feel like you have to make bazillion decisions immediately - been there, done that. I'm a breast cancer survivor. The love and support is just oozing from this thread and will carry you through this difficult time. A positive attitude really DOES have an effect on one's recovery and healing time. I was back at work full time within in a month of my mastectomy - heck, I was called into meetings less than a week after my surgery and came into the office with surgical drains in my body :rolleyes:
Shave your legs for that hunky intern! :D
I read this at work today, and I couldn't even finish reading it, it was too much. Somehow, I thought that here in the magic of PT'ville, things like this weren't supposed to happen. :(
Slick, we love you, and we are keeping you in our prayers, and close in our thoughts. Please do let us know if there is anything that we can do to make it easier for you.
Warm thoughts, hugs, and prayers for YOU.
Checking in to say I was thinking about you. Phone call and pm offer still stands. Anything to help you make it through this.
With your positive attitude of course you're going to beat it! :)