:eek: RedHedd, you rascal you, where did you get my behind pic!!! :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by RedHedd
Guess I'll need to peek behind me before I pick things up off the floor from now on!!!:D
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:eek: RedHedd, you rascal you, where did you get my behind pic!!! :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by RedHedd
Guess I'll need to peek behind me before I pick things up off the floor from now on!!!:D
Isn't this marvelous!! Who would have thought that after all this we can take deep breaths and get silly? Why I guess we should have known. Speaking of "we" have I said WEEEEEEEEEEE yet? :D
Thats great news!!!
I hope I'm not too late for the lemon drop celebration? ;) (yummy)
You can thank the House of Orange for getting me addicted to these.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cataholic
Lemon Drop Martini
2 oz Lemon Citrus Vodka
2 oz Triple Sec
2 oz Margarita Mix
1/2 oz Rose's Lime Juice (up here it's called Lime Cordial)
Big slice of lemon
In a shaker, add some crushed ice then all the ingredients above. Squeeze the juice out of the lemon and drop the lemon in too. Put on the top, and shake, not stir. Strain into a martini glass and enjoy! :)
I am glad to hear the great news with the update.
This is just a warm up!!! Just think how goofy we will be when slick is out of surgery and on the road to recovery!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by lbaker
HI SLICK!!! moff waves!!! :D
Slick, I have been following this and been sending prayers for you... I am glad to hear the news is good!
Wa-Hoo! Oh Slick, I am so glad to hear that news. It is definitely time to celebrate and enjoy. Continued good thoughts are being sent out for you.
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Originally Posted by slick
they are awesome! :)
cheers!
Hell of a last few days at work for me, but I've been quickly peeking in and checking uppydates here when I can and all I can say is......
Whhhoooooooo Hhhooooooo!!!!!!
:D :D :D
See, you've beaten it already, and you just found out you have it! ;) :D
I've obviously heard of the infamous Lemon Drops, but never really knew what was in them. Now I know and I want one even more!!!!
Let's celebrate!! :D
Ok, it took me some time to find your good news- as I found the Lemon Drop recipe first ;) but now I know why that Lemon Drop in the first place :D
I'm still curious: what do they suspect the nodules are? Good news it isn't cancer- but where do they come from. As a time-to-time cigar smoker I'd like to know more ;)
Just a quick update for whomever cares.....
I had an appt with the surgeon this morning at 9:30 but didn't get in to see him until 10:50. Both him and his colleague spoke to me about the procedure and answered all my questions.....I wanted to concentrate on the three additional nodules uncovered in the scan. He explained that the nodules all look the same and have the same characteristics and none of them picked up any dye so that is a clear indication that they are benign.....I then broke in to ask him to take a biopsy anyway and he agreed. They will biopsy the two right ones but will leave the left one alone. If they turn out to be cancer then they will be removed as well. I then questioned prognosis if they are cancer. He said 2 years because they look the same as my left one and that one is probably cancer as well. :( He then quickly said that we should not go down that path because he is about 98% sure that they are benign.
Over the past week or so I've had the feeling of pressure or tightening in my chest...no pain, just the odd twinge and a bit of pressure. We all know what that means. I've got a history of Pulmonary Hypertention so Dr. Yee is sending me to see a cardiologist next Wednesday and he will assess me and make sure I get any tests done before the surgery. We need to rule out any beginnings of angina and I certainly don't want any heart attacks when I'm on that table. :eek:
It's still a waiting game at the moment and I'm not really out of the woods yet. I'm still feeling optimistic about all of this but getting increasingly more anxious. I just want this done and over so I can move on. :( :(
Edit: Sorry Barbara I forgot to address your questions. Dr. Yee told me that this type of benign nodule can appear at any time to anyone...smoker, or non-smoker. The kind of tumour that was first spotted is called a typical carcinoid tumour and it doesn't spread. The really don't have any answer as to what causes it.
Slick,
Firstly - WE CARE!!!!!
I am glad you got to see your specialists, and at least ask some questions, that I am sure were bothering you.
Now, breathe
Relax
Lemon Drop? :-)
Take care, thinking of you across the miles
Love
Michelle
keep strong, we īve got your back, you can rely on us..........I hope great news come forward and this nightmare ends quickly.........still sending god vibes...........I am really empowered by your strenght, keep positive...........((hugs))...........
Your Doctor was truthful , in answering your questions, but, he also told you that he is certain that from looking at the dye , they are benign, Just remember that!!! ;)
As for the slight tightening in the chest, It could (could be :confused: ) anxiety, a mild panic attack. :confused:
Slick, I'm with you on this, I know you just can't wait to get this whole ball of crap over with!!!
It is the waiting and the worrying that are actually worse then the darned surgury and diagnosis. Trust me , I've been there!!!!!
I will always keep you in my positive thoughts and Prayers Slick!!!!
I am here too (trying to keep up to speed) :o
And you know that we CARE! :)
What's that surgery date again?? (memory problems, caused by too much cat hair :rolleyes: )
September 14th and my last day of work is September 8th.Quote:
Originally Posted by jenluckenbach
For some " weird" reason, all of Slicks appointments coincide with the same dates I have with Doctors and Dentist!!!!
September 8th is your last day at work.~~~~~ :rolleyes:
and, Jenluckenbach, I don't have any cats, so, what can I use as an excuse for my own memory problems? :eek: :D (could it be our Dial Up connection?) :eek:
dear slick, i've been away for a few weeks and now i'm catching up.i'm so happy for you at this bit of good news in a horrid situation. ((hugs))
Slick, your doctor said that he is 98% sure that they are benign. I think that is the best percentage that anyone can have. You ARE going to come through this with flying colors.
You have so many of us supporting you and we do CARE about what you are going through and about you. :)
Stay strong and keep the faith.
((((((HUGS))))))
I'll continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers throughout this ordeal. Thanks for keeping us updated..........
Deb
I forgot to add one more thing and this will make you laugh....
On a couple of websites that I researched it said that one of the symptoms of a carcinoid tumour is unexplained weight gain.
Oh no...it's not the three cheeseburgers and double side of fries that I have everyday. It's the cancer that made me gain all this weight. :D :D :D
Dorothy: I'm going to PM you later. Right now I'm waiting on a call from a Cancer Connection volunteer. She is a cancer survivor and has gone through the same thing as me.
Ok, sweetie, deep breath!!!
There is only a 2% chance that they are cancer!!!
I'd go to the track with odds like that in your favor!!! ;)
(((HUGS)))
You hang in there, girlie, or I will send Mack to you......
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l1...y/IMG_1429.jpg
Are you sure you want him, Vickie??? Really???? :p
Love you girl. You just take one day at a time and if you need me (or Mack), we're right here, along with some other choices!
Logan
Dear Slick,
You just keep on keepin' on and you'll be 100% there!! Easier said than done but try to focus on the positive. Stress is no fun and something you sure don't need in your life right now. Give Max more hugs than he can stand, call your friends and have a good laugh, munch those lemon drops with vigour and always remember your cup is half full, not half empty.
Hugs and healing thoughts for you always, Betty
:) Sounds pretty positive overall, Slick. Good luck with the cardiologist next week (as you know, we're dealing with those issues too). Prayers & healing vibes still headin' your way from OH!
I can sort of know how anxious you are to get it over with. I remember how nervous I was last year for my operation. Hang in there and we'll get through it together.
so glad to hear the good news. prayers and hugs to you.
Just popping in with more hugs! I got lots!!! :D
I've been away from the computer for a bit so I'm just catching up now. Hang in there. Before you know it your surgery will be done and all you'll have to worry about is which cute nurse you'd like to give you a sponge bath.... ;) :p It's great it hasn't made it into your lymph system. My mom had her lymphs removed when she had breast cancer. She's been fine since, she just has to be a little bit more careful of cuts on that arm, it takes longer for them to heal and they have a higher chance of getting infected, but it hasn't slowed her down at all. Sounds like the doctor is confident the others are benign....YAH YAH!!! but I don't blame you for being safe. My friend asked after you when I saw her the other day, she also sends her best wishes. {{{{HUGS}}}
Thanks again for your love and support but I've decided to leave Pet Talk for awhile for personal reasons. :( I will email back those who are interested in what's going on. Thanks.
{{{{hugs}}}}
Do whatever feels best. Please pop in and update all of us every once and awhile?
I hope you are leaving on your terms and not because someone has said something awful to you.
Please stop back or email someone with your progress! We love you and want to go through this with you, as much as we can.
Would you email or PM me? Thanks.
Sallyanne -
a cancer survivor :) :cool: :)
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Originally Posted by slick
Come back soon
I have not posted on this thread up to now. I have, however, followed it and have kept you in my thoughts and prayers. I have admired your strength to deal with this since you found out. I do not know your reasons for leaving Pet Talk but unless it is something that causes you great distress and stress, I would urge you to rethink that decision. As you may remember we lost our son last summer. At that same time, my sister was diagnosed with breast cancer and has made it through her surgery and chemo and radiation (still has a few more months left on chemo). When we are weak, we need to rely on those who care about us and can support us through our difficult times. When we are strong, we need to give that support. That is what life is truly about. My sister was able to give me support when I needed it. She felt her cancer less important than our trememdous feelings of loss. Probably most importantly it took her mind away from her thoughts and fears. By the same token, I needed to think about something besides my loss and grief. Watching her deal with the fears, going through the chemo, surgery and radiation and more chemo has helped me see the amazing strength in those who have to go through this.
You are one of those strong people that WILL come through this. Those of us who have had something to worry about or grieve about can learn from you. And you can rely on the people here who will support you during this time. I think that is the greatest thing about this Pet Talk. We can care, learn from, support people that we have never met but who like us love animals. Perhaps that common love of animals is what draws the compassionate people who are on here.
Again if you need to leave for you own mental well-being, do so but please have someone keep us updated. If it is because of what someone said or what you think someone or some are saying, ignor them. There are a lot more good people on this board, than critical ones so please don't go because of someone.
I probably have not said this well but I hope you understand what I am saying. Pet Talk needs you and I think you may need Pet Talk.
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Originally Posted by slick
Know that we all love you, and will look forward to your return.
Slick I'm sorry you feel the need to leave right now, but I do understand. Know you will have all my love, thoughts and prayers with you.
I understand your need to take care of yourself right now.
You will be missed!!!
You will still be getting emails from me, whether you answer or not!
I will still be praying and praying hard for you!!!
You may leave Pet Talk but we will not leave YOU!!!
You will take our thoughts and prayers and best wishes with you!!!
Lots of (((HUGS and PRAYERS) on the way with love added in!
Slick, I'm really sorry to hear that. I was hoping we could all support you and help you through this. Please pm or email me, ok? I wish you well, friend.
((((hugs)))) take all the time you need, know that we are here if you need us for anything. You will be sorely missed.