I have cancer....the road to recovery

[zoey]

Sending you good thoughts and prayers for your post surgery recovery. Glad it went well!

[Dorothy39]

Hey there , Slick~~~~~

Like everyone else on Pet Talk, you can count on me to make another reply on this thread!!!


And, like all of those who have posted before me, I have had you on my mind , and, in my HEART for several days!!!


You are out from under that cloud of Darkness, Dear Pet Talk Member ~~~ Dear Slick!!!

Hey, I think the Wizard gave me a Brain Today!! ( You must have a connection somewhere in OZ!!!)

[gini]

Hi everyone, Friday 9/15 - almost 9 PM.

I had a call this evening from Slick's friend and she was able to talk very briefly to Slick and also to Slick's Mom.

Apparently the "walking" part is a bit exaggerated. They had her "standing"
and also got her in a chair to sit for a while today.

She has been moved to the next level of care which is a 12th floor ward with five women in the room and one nurse on constant duty.

I am sorry to report that Slick had a terrible day. She told Betty to please just call Gini and tell her I had a really rough day and I am in a lot of pain.

This was to be expected I suppose - but hurts to hear just the same. Even if the cutest male nurse in the world came along, it doesn't sound as though Slick would be in the mood.

Slick does not have a phone in this room - I think she used her own cell phone or the hospital's portable to call Betty. When Betty called the hospital they would not let her talk to Slick - but gave Slick the message and Slick promptly got a phone and called back, but it was a very short conversation.

Connie - I think we need to ask those angels to lift the weight of the pain away from her as soon as possible - or double dose those good drugs.

xxoo to all - I will post more as I learn more.

[kimlovescats]

As much as the walking around sounded great, what she is experiencing I'm sure is much more "normal" for what she has been through! They always force you to at least try to stand the day after surgery, to help prevent you from developing pneumonia. Most of the time the patients look at the nurses like "you want me to do WHAT?" I'm sure they will keep those pain meds coming, and hopefully she will get some relief and rest as well. Hang in there, Slick .... better days are ahead!

Hugs,
Kim

[Bengalz]

Thanks Gini for keeping everyone posted ... although pain is normal part of any surgical procedure, it is 'painful' for us to know that a dear friend is feeling so uncomfortable.

I hope the messages coming through from PT are somehow soothing for Slick and give her a moment's ease from time to time - a smile is often times a very good pain remedy albeit brief.

And so to you dear Slick, I am wishing many, many, many smiles to ease your pain.

Sleep well and take time to heal.

Gentle hugs,
Betty

[Cinder & Smoke]

Hi God ~

THANKS Again fur Helpin wiff Miz Slick's Sir Jury - always goze better when You Help!

We hate ta be such a *pain*,
But Miz Slick is havin a lotta pain - an we're wondering iffin You kuld Help
ease dat pain wiffa Visit?

Got a few minnitz?
Maybe You kuld hop onna Silver Klowd Express an *zip* down here to pass out
sum [b]{{{God'sHugs}}} in Slick's room.
She'll know You're there even iffin she's sleepin.

Since she's up onna 12th floor now - jest da Klowd onna roof -
nunbuddie will bother Ya up there.
They'll leave da roof staiwell door unlocked.

Please in her ear - that we ALL Luv her an **miss** her -
an we're Prayin fur a Quick Rekovery.

THANKS, God.

/s/ the Prayer Pups anna Purrayer KAT

[Barbara]

I'm so sorry Slick. I know over there in your country they get you out the bed etc. in no time (BTW earlier than here) and as I hate hospitals I would appreciate that- but if you are in pain your motivation is very low!

I hope they get that under control and you can sleep and recover properly.

[jenluckenbach]

Prayers that your pain is quickly lifted, Slick

[ChrisH]

Gini, thanks for the update.

I am sorry to report that Slick had a terrible day. She told Betty to please just call Gini and tell her I had a really rough day and I am in a lot of pain.

This was to be expected I suppose - but hurts to hear just the same.

As you say Gini, it hurts to hear. Extra strong prayers on the way for our sweet, dear lady.

[trayi52]

Sorry you had such a rough day, Slick. I will be praying that your pain subsides and you become painfree.

Gini, please let Slick know that she is still in my prayers, and I am thinking about her.

Willie

[RobiLee]

Ohhh, I hate hearing that she had such a difficult day.

Slick, you are always in my prayers and I'm now praying for a better day today with a little less pain. Hang in there, sweetie!

[lbaker]

I just got off the phone with her night nurse, Sue. Slick had a good night although still in pain of course. She has a drip pain medicator, not one of those buttons she can control but that's a good thing as it keeps the meds going even as she sleeps. Sue said her mood and spirits were good, all things considered. No elevated temperature and all vitals are good. They will be getting her up for a short walk later today (it's only 5:30 a.m. there - shift change in another two hours). I asked Sue to please tell her that Gini and I will be holding her hands and she will have lots of friends holding her up during her walk, even if she can't see us she will feel our support. I could almost feel Sue smiling and she assured me she would let Slick know.

PS, KiKi is home!!!!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Connie - I think we need to ask those angels to lift the weight of the pain away from her as soon as possible - or double dose those good drugs.

xxoo to all - I will post more as I learn more.

Already done!!!
I knew that would be needed. You just can't go through that type of surgery without a world of hurt. Still every minute that passes now brings the time closer when the pain will be over.

Hang in there Slick sweetie. It's all over but the healin now!!!