I have cancer....the road to recovery

[RICHARD]

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You know what scares me the most???
1. Hospital food. I've told my coworkers that if they want to visit me, bring some good stuff, like dim sum or sushi or something else mouth-watering.
2. Those hospital gowns. I know I'll have to wear it for the first couple of days but I'm going to ask if my Mom can bring me my own nightshirt. At least it will cover up my "XXL backside".
3. Being put in a room with other patients. Hey, I've been sleeping alone for 10+ Years and I don't look forward to hearing someone else's snoring in the same room or someone else hearing me fart in my sleep...then again, maybe I snore????

1) Horse Sh-T

30 years of cafeteria food and look at me..

On second thought keep your eyes closed.


2) Slick,

The reason they split up the back is to let you know you have to pull it closed.
But when I was in the hospital, the sound of the wind blowing up the canyon was kinda eerie.


3) A good "poofer" is a great ice breaker.....Hey, whatcha here for?

Remember, a good poof, snore and a nice bowl o'hospital jello ROCK!


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You'll kick this thing in the batonga wongas and we'll put your arse on a plane and a bicycle next summer.



Lance Armstrong won the Tour de France Six times with no testicles.


You should win it at least 9.


Love you!


And remember to look for the Head Nurse.......

[manda_moo87]

Slick, I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Squeekers sends head bumpies.

I'll be in Vancouver next week, maybe I can pop over and visit.

[beeniesmom]

Slick, What horrible news. I admire your attitude! You will get through this.
Beenie and Frankie send lots of kisses and I will be praying for you.

[slick]

I'll be in Vancouver next week, maybe I can pop over and visit.

Amanada, I would love nothing better but don't forget it's a work week for me. I won't be able to meet on the 15th or the 17th but the rest of the week is fine. You still have all my contact info, including work number?

Catty, I see you mentioned coming into the town as well. Did I give you my work contact info?

Cincy's Mom, Seattle or Vancouver? Push for it, OK? Would love to see you again.

3) A good "poofer" is a great ice breaker.....Hey, whatcha here for?

Richard, I can always count on you to make me laugh. God I love you for that!! Say, why don't you come up and visit me??? I need someone to hold my gown together.

I just thought of two other scary things:
- getting a catheter put in (ouch!!!)
- using the toilet that other patients have used (up here there are 3 people to a room)

I know, I know, don't sweat the small stuff but these things scare me more than the surgery. None of this will cost me anything except the hopsital stay and I don't know if I can get a private room or how much that will set me back...but I'm going to inquire about it anyway. Actually, I don't even know if there is such a thing as a private room in VGH.

Happy Friday everyone and thumbs up for a happy and productive day! Meet me over at the bar we'll celebrate.

[dukedogsmom]

Happy Friday to you! We'll all help you get through this. I hope you have a beautiful day.

[emily_the_spoiled]

Hi Slick,

Don't worry, VGH does have private rooms. You should also check with your insurance because alot of times it will cover at least a portion of the cost of a private room (since they don't have to pay for much else in Canada).

Besides a pair of ear plugs might not be such a bad idea (just in case )

[slick]

Hi Slick, Don't worry, VGH does have private rooms. You should also check with your insurance because alot of times it will cover at least a portion of the cost of a private room (since they don't have to pay for much else in Canada).

Wow ETS, you must have some connections to find that out from way over there. Thanks for the info. Since I'm such a big "planner", I've already done some research. My insurance through work will cover 100% of hospital costs for a semi-private room.....that cost varies depending on where in VGH I am. The new tower is $110/day and the old part is $75/day. If I chose a private room the cost is $150/day in the tower and $115/day in the other parts. The surgeon's office will book the surgery and at the same time request that I want a private room....although I was told there is no guarantee. So there you have it. Will probably not have any other update information until after the 17th.

Thanks again for your love and support everyone. MOFF, expect an email from me today.

[Dorothy39]

Two dates are "cast" in my thoughts,

August 17th,

August 24th,



Slick, You are an AWESOME person!!!!

these two dates symbolize my power of Prayers!!! I promise, I will be thinking of YOU!!!! You have got my WORD on that!!!!

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Oh NOOOOOOOOO, I just read this (was on vacation again)
Dear Slick, I am so sorry for you! I admire you for being so positive! THAT is the best attitude to cope with it! Be sure to know you have lots and lots of great friends here!! We will pull you through, no worries!!

[jenfer]

I just read this. Keep up the positive attitude and you will be in my prayer. ((HUG))

[KYS]

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.

[gini]

Good morning dear friend.

I see this thread is getting a little crowded with responses! Way to go Pet Talker's!!!!!!

Thinking of you and hope you have a good Friday.

xxoo me

[Kirsten]

Oh ((((slick)))), I just read the news and I'm totally in shock!! But I can only admire the way how you face this challenge!! Being positive is the best way to fight the Big C. I'm also relieved to read that it's a tumor that doesn't spread, and that you won't need chemo. Also, I think that they scheduled the surgery for September or October is a good sign. Otherwise they would have sent you to the hospital right away!

But of course it's still scary. Some years ago, I was diagnosed with an adenoma in my pituitary gland, and even though I was told I'd probably won't even need surgery, I was scared to death. Tumors are always such a scary thing! And every time I have MRTs I'm scared it has grown.

I'm sending the best wishes to you for a full recovery. And I'm sure you will also be able to fight the horrors of the hospital food!

BTW, I totally sympathize with you regarding your discomfort about sharing your room with other patients. I HATED it when I was in hospital for my back surgery two years ago. Being the loner that I am, it was just horrible for me to have no privacy. That was the most horrible thing of the entire surgery - and being seperated from Luna and Lily, of course! I missed them terribly while I was in hospital.

(((HUGS)))

Kirsten

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Good morning dear friend.

I see this thread is getting a little crowded with responses! Way to go Pet Talker's!!!!!!

Thinking of you and hope you have a good Friday.

xxoo me

Heck gini, we're just getting warmed up!!!

We'll keep talking to slick all through her sir-jury never mind she won't be able to see the responses while she's in hospital. !!! She'll have an entire novel to read while she is home recooping!!!

Angels have been requested and are already there. So if you start feeling crowded, that's why!!!

(((HUGS))) from me my friend and
SMOOCHIES from the cat gang

[carole]

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.