I have cancer....the road to recovery

[Edwina's Secretary]

ALmost exactly a year ago my husband had surgery to repair a nasty rotator cuff tear. The pain he was in! Remembering that my heart aches for our girl Slicker! But, I know that "this too shall pass" and she will be rollerblading around the hospital in no time!

[K9soul]

I haven't been keeping up with things lately, but I checked in here this morning and wanted to let Slick know she has continued to be in my thoughts and prayers. Slick, I'm thinking of you and praying for you. You're attitude is so inspiring and heartwarming. Gentle hugs on the way to you.. I know the news of Kiara will bring a huge smile to your face

[gini]

I was thinking this morning about Slick saying they had checked out her heart before the surgery and everything was fine.

Gosh, we all knew that didn't we? No one has a bigger heart than Slick!

I think back on the BBQ and that she sent presents for everyone that attended - even my neighbor.

Laurie, thanks so much for the update - I need to call you soon.

Maybe I can grab a bottle of that Pusser's Rum from Thursdays and take it up to Slick - probably wouldn't go too well with the meds - but it would be virtual rum anyway - and no harm done.

How I pray that today is just a bit easier for her.

[jazzcat]

I'm praying that today is a good day with little pain.

Thank you for the updates.

[Edwina's Secretary]

Maybe I can grab a bottle of that Pusser's Rum from Thursdays and take it up to Slick

Tell you what Gini....although, you guys were getting so out of control I hid my bottle...for Slick...you can have it! Put some in her coffee and tell her it is Christmas morning!

[gini]

Tell you what Gini....although, you guys were getting so out of control

MOI???

[Edwina's Secretary]

MOI???

Of course not you specifically.... or at least exclusively....

[RedHedd]

Put some in her coffee and tell her it is Christmas morning!

Rum and drugs? With that combo, she just might believe it IS Christmas!

Seriously, the pain is to be expected, but I'm sorry she's having such a rough time of it. I'll never forget the pain I was in after my mastectomy and that was through the really good drugs. "They" say you forget it; you don't. For whatever reason, the third day after surgery is usually the worst and then it suddenly gets better.

Prayers and good thoughts going out that Slick has an easier time of it from here on out. We don't want our gal hurting.

[Lady's Human]

Is this the post op ward or an extension of the L+F at thursdays?

Slick, glad to see you made it okay, I'm sure the pain will go away with time.

[Karen]

Slick, we're all thinking of you, the pain is bad, but it'll get less and less every day, right? We hope, and those walks in your cool slippers - think of them as sightseeing, not torture, okay? Smile at everyone you pass, even if you don't feel cheery - it'll cheer them up, and that cannot hurt, right?

[pnance]

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Maybe I can grab a bottle of that Pusser's Rum from Thursdays and take it up to Slick - probably wouldn't go too well with the meds - but it would be virtual rum anyway - and no harm done..

Let's see rum and those special drugs the hospital won't share until you actually had something done.... pain what pain.

Seriously, Gini and Laurie thank you for the updates, and let her know we're thinking about her a wishing a speedy recovery. I hate to hear she's in so much pain, but hopefully she'll be in less pain with each day that goes by and soon she'll be up and ready for anything.

[Nomilynn]

I'm going to go visit Slick tomorrow at the hospital. If anyone has any messages for her, I will print them out and take them to her! I will be going around lunch time so I will come check the thread tomorrow around 11:30am Pacific Time before I leave, so please, leave your messages and I will make sure she gets them!

[Dorothy39]

I'm going to go visit Slick tomorrow at the hospital. If anyone has any messages for her, I will print them out and take them to her! I will be going around lunch time so I will come check the thread tomorrow around 11:30am Pacific Time before I leave, so please, leave your messages and I will make sure she gets them!

Are you sure you will have "time" to print off all the messages to Slick??

Thank-You so much for this wonderful opportunity, Nomilynn.

Slick, Your positive attitude, your marvelous sense of Humor, along with your ability to reach out into this "Great Big World " and touch so many people , all at the same time, has given me the Wisdom and the Courage to face any challenge that God puts in my path!!! Yes, You are going to be just fine!!!!!!

I can't wait for read your next post on Pet Talk!!!!!

[ChrisH]

Thanks for the heartening updates Laurie & Gini.

Thanks to you too Naomi for the chance to send a message.

Dear Vickie,
Sending loads and loads of love & hugs, and the 'kids' did a get well photoshoot for you today too, so look out for some pictures in the mail.
Thinking of you always.

Chris xxxxx

[Rachel]

Hey, Slick! YOU MADE IT! The worst is over and now you are on the road to recovery and regaining your health. It may be a struggle and a journey with some bumps, but if anyone can do it, you can.

Can you feel how many people are praying for you and wishing you well?
I'm so excited that Naomi is our representative to you from Pet Talk. As she takes your hand, feel the touch of the many, many hands here who care about you. As she smiles, feel the joy of all of us who so desperately wanted the surgery to go well. And maybe she will be able to give you a gentle hug - yup, that comes from the rest of us as well.