I have cancer....the road to recovery

**Karen** · 08-17-2006, 07:16 PM

Excellent. It's good you liked your surgeon. When I had the brain (acoustic neuroma) surgery, I liked my surgeon an awful lot - I think that being patient and answering questions is every bit as important as the surgery itself. It helps to be putting yourself in the hands of someone trustworthy.

Okay, September 14th, there will be prayers flying from all over!

**wolflady** · 08-17-2006, 07:20 PM

Wow, I can't help but really admire your attitude, slick! You are AWESOME!

I'm really glad that you liked your surgeon and that he was open to answering you and your friend's questions. That's really great to develop a trusting relationship like that. You will indeed continue to receive prayers and healing vibes across the miles!

Much love,
Karen

**My Peanuts** · 08-17-2006, 07:31 PM

Again, your attitude is just great! That's going to make all the difference in your recovery. More prayers for you and I'll be thinking about you around and on the 14th. The big C is terrible and you're going to kicks its A$$!

**RedHedd** · 08-17-2006, 07:34 PM

Good having a surgeon you like and trust and DO THOSE EXERCISES! I know you won't feel like doing them (I didn't) but they helped me maintain my range of motion in my upper body. Just think of it as getting in shape for those handsome interns, externs, orderlies, nurses and doctors

9/14 is a little less than a month away. I know you have LOTS to do, but do take advantage of some of the free services the American Cancer Society provides. I had free therapy during my ordeal. All those walks help pay for the services that you will need during this time.

**Catty1** · 08-17-2006, 08:11 PM

Awwww...you get to walk the seawall and I'M NOT THERE!!!! WAAAAH!

Well, okay, you're kind of far from there...but hopefully monsoon season is over and you can enjoy walks there.

HUGS!

**trayi52** · 08-17-2006, 08:15 PM

It is really good that you like your surgeon and trust him. I am glad you have such a good outlook on the whole thing, that is what is going to help you more than anything.

Slick, you do those exercises, and whatever else they tell you to do. You are such a dear and sweet friend to me. I will keep prayers coming your way.

HUGS,
Willie

**cyber-sibes** · 08-17-2006, 08:35 PM

That's great, a good surgeon who will answer all your questions. Stay busy till then, and before you know it, you'll be on the road to recovery! My mom survived many many years after her bout with cancer. Your're in my prayers daily!

**pnance** · 08-18-2006, 12:35 AM

I didn't get a chance to post today but I was thinking of you. I'm glad to hear you really like your surgeon and that he's willing to take the time to talk to you, so many now are so busy they don't take the time to listen and answer questions which doesn't help.

Excersize.. I thought the perk of being ill was you were waited on hand and foot while you layed in bed...

**Killearn Kitties** · 08-18-2006, 05:10 AM

It's better that you don't have a long time to hang about waiting for the operation (I know that's easy for me to say!), that way you will be back with us and posting earlier than you would have been otherwise.

I'm so pleased that you felt good about the surgeon. That's got to make a huge difference to your peace of mind.

Now get on with those exercises! Max might help. I used to work with a lady whose cat did aerobics with her in the morning.

**Pawsitive Thinking** · 08-18-2006, 06:51 AM

Your whole attitude is incredible!!! Wishing you all the best for 14th

**lbaker** · 08-18-2006, 07:04 AM

Well I'm going to have to jump on some P.M.'s this morning... Slickster, I need to know everything! But you know that about us. And RH, what's going on with you? I'll p.m. you and you can answer or not as you please. I'm just a worry-wart when it comes to my pals.. can't help it, don't want to

**slick** · 08-18-2006, 08:04 AM

Slickster, I need to know everything!

I've emailed you, Sis.

**moosmom** · 08-18-2006, 08:20 AM

Slick,

You ARE going to beat this, just the way my daughter did over 14 years ago. Her strong will and determination helped her beat brain cancer. I know you can do it!!

I'll PM you with my cellphone number. Call me anytime. I've got plenty of minutes.

**ramanth** · 08-18-2006, 09:14 AM

Continued heartfelt healing vibes!! Great news that you like your surgeon. Sounds like you've got a great support network. You'll beat this!!

**Tubby & Peanut's Mom** · 08-18-2006, 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by lbaker

Well I'm going to have to jump on some P.M.'s this morning... Slickster, I need to know everything!

Ditto! Copy that email to me too.

I'm so glad you liked your surgeon. Nothing worse than being opened up by somebody you don't like!

I'm also glad you had someone go with you. Like you say, it's good to have a second set of ears along.

I know you'll breeze right through this sir-jury and before you know it you'll be saying "Cancer? What cancer? Who has cancer?"