Still thinking about you Slick. Will keep the good thoughts and prayers going for you.
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Still thinking about you Slick. Will keep the good thoughts and prayers going for you.
We are all rooting for you!!!!
Keep positive, the medical field has made many
advances.
((((hugs and many positive vibes being sent to you ))))
P.S. my sister has been in re-mission for 7 years, soon
we will be cheering your remission.
With all of this talk about "hospital hunks" maybe Slick needs a lace gown - in say "pink" with a feather boa around the neck...something she could twirl at the really cute ones.
(I would leave the nose and glasses along with the cat tail - at home)
And something tells me that she can't possibly handle them all - maybe I should go up there and help her! :D
xxoo to you sweet friend.
Slick, I am so very sorry to hear you are going through such a tremendously stressful and daunting experience. I want you to know you will be in my thoughts and prayers daily. You have all of us here for support and prayers, to help you pull through this, never doubt how loved you are. Many warm {{hugs}} sent your way.
Jess
I'm still doing wonderfully and I just can't believe how happy I feel. I'm not the least bit anxious or worried......except about what I mentioned above. :D Been on the phone with two PT'ers so far today and it's not even 11am!!!
Gini :D :D Surprisingly enough, I have all those in my stash of halloween costumes downstairs. I'm off to get them packed. :D :D
Won't have anymore news until the evening of the 17th so I'll post and update then.
Note to self - things to pack
-nightshirts
-lots of undies and socks
-change of clothes to go home in
-Dad's housecoat (RIP Dad, you will be with me)
-Kitty slippers
-pillow
-toothbrush/paste
-lotion/vitamin E cream for my face
-shampoo / good Ivory soap bar ??? (will I get a chance to shower??)
-a good towel and facecloth
-man size kleenex (can't stand what the hospital gives you - 1" x 1" :rolleyes: )
-cutlery (for when visitors bring me some of the good stuff) :D
-a real glass and a mug (can't stand those plastic ones)
-a list of people who might phone on surgery day - to give to the nurses and tell them it's OK to give out information
-a list of phone numbers so I can call from my room (probably won't be until day 2 or 3)
What to take home with me:
-a whole pile of drugs to make the pain to far, far away..... :D
I was telling my friends today.....and I know it sounds very weird....but....I'm looking forward to being in bed for a week and being waited on hand and foot. :rolleyes: :D
[QUOTE=gini]And something tells me that she can't possibly handle them all - maybe I should go up there and help her! :D
QUOTE]
YEAA
MEEE TOO! :D
Stay strong Slick- you'll get through this! I'll be keeping you in my thoughts :) (((((HUGS)))))
I'm sorry its taken me so long to reply to this, I havent been on the computer much lately. I was shocked to read this news. With your attituide you will be fine, I'm sure of that. You will be in my thoughts and prayers everyday. (((Hugs)))
Slick, do you need an extra "hand" with those men? Cause, ya know, I hear Gini has one in her freezer ....
Thinking of ya! :D
Now you see how you are?Quote:
Originally Posted by slick
With all you are going through, you still think about others.
See why we love you so much?
(((HUGS))) heading your way and prayers for you and all on the board who need them.
HE!! slick, if ever there was a time to put yourself first, I think this is it! We won't forget the others, but I (for one) have a need to keep you in my prayers.Quote:
Originally Posted by slick
Slick, I'm sorry to hear this news but I'm glad you have such a positive attitude. I have no doubt in my mind that everything will turn out well for you as long as you keep that attitude. Prayers are coming your way!
You are my idol!!!!! I think you are going to be just fine. Heck, as all of the rest of us grow older and have health issues, we need you to boost us! :p
Goodnight, Slick. :)
Logan
Slick,
I'm so glad you're packing things to go with you that'll make you feel better. :)
I have a hospital bag with just that. It makes you feel more comfortable in your own clothes and you feel better knowing that you have lots of supplies.
I keep the following in my hospital bag:
1) 7 pairs of brand new undies
2) 3 to 4 sets of pjs (usually nightshirt types and the tank/short sets)
3) 2-3 pairs of socks
4) slippers (mine are UGGs and slip on with shoe soles on them, so I can use them as shoes too)
5)Hair brush and hair bands to keep my hair up and out of my face
6) Face and body wipes...I cannot tell you how great these are!! When you aren't able to shower due to your condition or you just plain not feeling well enough to brave the shower, these are GREAT!!
7) Those toilet paper moist wipe thingys. Hospital toilet paper is soooo rough! I also bring a roll of my own toilet paper, but that's becaue of WHY I'm there. If I were there for anything other than my Crohn's, I wouldn't need to.
8) Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash...all in EASY TO OPEN travel containers. If they allow you to shower, you'll have to do so WITH YOUR IV IN. They'll cover it up with plastic and lots of tape, but its a challenge to manuver with that IV arm and trying to open your bottles. ;)
9) A plastic bag for the dirty clothes
10) Those eye masks for sleeping. Hospitals are notorious for being BRIGHT and LOUD - you'd think they'd want thier patients to sleep! If you can find them I'd bring them. I usually find mine on Ebay. They work SOOO well.
11) Toothbrush and toothpaste...don't want to scare any of those hotties away! ;)
12) Entertainment. The TV's good, but sometimes you don't want to watch. I bring books and magazines...something that REALLY looks good to me and makes you look forward to reading it. I read the last Harry Potter book in the hospital and it made it better somehow.
I think that's about it. If I think of anything else that will make your stay easier, I'll let you know, honey.
You remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Love you,
Kelly :)
I wonder if baby wipes would work too - I know the Huggies ones with Shea butter are super moisturizing. orQuote:
Originally Posted by NoahsMommy
http://www.drugstore.com/search/sear...rch=face+wipes
And Slick - I suggest http://www.philosophy.com/web/store/..._N_23504_23504
or
http://www.philosophy.com/web/store/..._N_24026_23504
or
http://www.philosophy.com/web/store/..._N_32002_23504
they are shampoo, conditioner and body wash all in one and they smell YUMMMMY!
and you can get them at
http://www.philosophy.com/web/store/...nada_vancouver
Hey, pal, just want to let you know my server returned my reply to your email the other day, the one where you said you would try to call today. It waited until about an hour ago to return the thing.
I wondered why you never called. I'm so sorry. :(
I would have loved a chat.
Slick if anyone's gonna beat this you will, as many other's have said you are a strong, determined woman with a great positive outlook,however I am so sorry to read this and that you have to endure this at all in your life, I hope with all my heart all goes well for you with the surgery and afterwards, you will be in my thoughts.
Hi Slick!
I have to tell you that after reading your posts that you have me smiling and you are my hero! You go, Girl!! Stick with that attitude and do what you have to do and before you know it, it will all be over with.
I think you are AWESOME!
{{Many hugs coming your way!}}
Just a late night check in to see how things are going. I wish you all the best and that everything is taken care of and you can be whole again. How can you not with all of us pulling for you? We'll be looking forward to hearing from you again. If someone would pm me with a way to snail mail you, I'd love to make you a card. *Hugs*
Quote:
Originally Posted by gini
Hey Gini, I wouldn't want you to get lonely on the trip there so I'll make the sacrifice and go with you to "help"..... :p ;)
Those moist wipes are great. I keep some in my car and have used them more than once. They do a really good job when a shower isn't handy, to at least freshen up.
Slick,
I am so sorry that I am just now replying to this thread. I have read through everyone's posts (that took some time!) :D and I know that with all the prayers and good wishes you will come through this. Please know that there are many prayers and well wishes coming your way from Indiana!
My Mother is a colon cancer survivor! She was diagnosed in 1991, and after a sir jury ( she has a colostomy which she calls "junior") and radiation, she is cancer free! My Dad is battling prostrate cancer now, but his prognosis is very good! It is just amazing to me how far and advanced medical technology has come!
You have a great atitude, and that is one of the keys to your recovery! I will keep you in my prayers!
RobiLee, I'm no hero. I'm just trying to deal with this the best I can....just like you did.Quote:
you are my hero!
Logan, that's very nice of you to say, but really Simon would kick me off the stage..... :DQuote:
You are my idol!!!!!
I'm nobody special. I'm just like all of you trying to make my way in world and hoping to make a difference along the way.
Kelly, thanks for your list.
Stace, thanks for the links. Only trouble is I have to go downtown to get those items so I'll have to psych myself up to do that. I only go down there when and if necessary. :eek:
:D :D :D Zipster, thanks for the belly laugh.Quote:
Slick, do you need an extra "hand" with those men? Cause, ya know, I hear Gini has one in her freezer ....
I sent out a global email today to all 150 of my coworkers.....90+ in my building and the rest spread throughout BC and Yukon. It's funny that the people I deal with very infrequently were the ones who showed up on my doorstep and offered support. Never got any reaction from 3 people in my own department....not that it really matters. I just wanted it out in the open. I will now become part of the CCS's Cancer Connection program and will be matched with a volunteer who had the same type of tumour and the same type of surgery and I'm really looking forward to that.
I admit that at this moment I'm getting a little impatient. I just want this done and overwith so I can plan my next trip to a PT meeting. :D
{{{hugs}}} to you all.
xoxoxo
Where did you get your "spunk" from, Slick?
You have a divine purpose, and , after this wild ride, You need to share it with all of us!!!
Thinking of YOU!!!!
Slick i have to disagree with you on your comment "I'm nobody special" oh yes you are to everyone here on PT and many other people that I am sure of, I also admire your spunk,and dutch courage, I only wish I had even half of it, you will beat this girl , you really will, thinking of you and hoping for a very positive outcome, remember we are all here for you anytime, you need a pick me up, a friendly chat, or a hug. :)
Slick, that's great news about the volunteer. That will be a big help, I'm sure. Just checking in here to see how you're doing. I know you want it over with and we do, too. I hope it's a success and that you'll feel even better than before.
Slick, just checking in to see how you are doing. I'll be glad when you get it over and done with too. I hope you will be as good as new too.
Get well quickly!
Willie
Thanks Carole, Val and Willy.
I was planning on posting an update tomorrow after I see the surgeon.
Dorothy...spunk?? Well, I'm not sure about that. Today has been a very discouraging day at work so I'm not feeling very spunky right now. Ah but tomorrow is another day and as God as my witness.....oh sorry, I was going into my Scarlett mode again. :D Talk to you all tomorrow.
Yes, Slick!!!
You do have spunk!!!! That Scarlett O'Hara quote!!!!! I can hear it now!!!!
You are full of it, up to your eyebrows!! oh, Spunk, of course!!! ;)
I will be thinking of a Pet Talk Member, (Slick) on August 17 , and, on August 24th.
Prayers !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thinking of YOU!!!!!
I think you are very special, Miss Slick! :)
Love,
Mack
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Slick, you are one terrific person with enough silliness to get yourself through this. We will all be cheering for your speedy recovery. See, I already have this behind you! Please take lots of hugs with you, from us all. :)
(((((((((((((((((((((((Slick))))))))))))))))))))
Slick, I meant to post in this thread sooner, sorry that I didn't until now.
It looks like you have a positive attitude and a great sense of humor and lots of wonderful friends here at Pet Talk to help you through this so I think you will beat this with no problem at all. :)
Slick, you are an amazing woman and a dear friend. I just want you to know I'm thinking of you and sending positive thoughts. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...eart-lille.jpg
((((((((((hugs))))))))))) .... and headbumpies from Fister.
Good luck today, Sweetie! I'll be thinking of you all day, keeping my fingers crossed, and making lots of mistakes in my emails!!! :D
You are going to beat this Slick. You are a wonderful soul, and that's a very powerful thing.
All my love and best wishes,
Trev
Hey Sis, I can't light a candle at work today, it might set off the sprinklers [actually, that could be rather... nah] but Jenny has one going at home and I have a light in my heart for you. Always, all ways.
Candles lit, paws crossed, prayers sent. More coming until we hear that your OK.
(You're not MY last choice. You need a new phrase!)
In our prayers today!
Just checking with a load more positive vibes for you!
It's the 17th already?
Paws, Klaws, and Finners all crossed + Candles Lighted + Prayers being offered.
Keep *smiling*! ;)
{{{Hugs}}} from us All
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Slick, I'll be thinking about you today and I hope that eveything goes well. Lots more prayers and positive thoughts are being sent your way.:)