I have cancer....the road to recovery

[Queen of Poop]

So glad to hear you got such good news. Yearly CT scans, piece of cake. The nerves that are firing and causing the pain will settle down in good time, but feel free to use all the meds you need, its a nasty feeling. I had surgery at the end of April this year to remove a lump from my left breast. They took a 24 gram chunk out of me, I'm real tiny so it's real noticeable. It took a good 3 months for the nasty little electrical nerve zaps to go away, they were breathtaking. Nothing as extensive as the surgery you had my dear, but reassurance that the nerves will settle down soon. Rest easy, enjoy the love from Max and feel better soon.

[pitc9]

I'm so glad to hear the appointment went well!
Yeeeahhh!! For driving yourself!
Hugs to you and Please hug that sweet Max for me, he's done such a great job making sure his meowmie is comfy all the time!

[slick]

It took a good 3 months for the nasty little electrical nerve zaps to go away,

Oh QofP, please say it isn't so!!!!! I don't think I can take it that long. Yesterday I doubled the dose and felt a bit better so now am taking 400mg 3 times a day. In a week's time, I may up that to 4 times a day if necessary.

I took another sleeping pill last night along with the pain meds and had a real good sleep.....11:30pm right through until my bladder woke me up at 6:30 this morning. Man, did that ever feel good sleeping all that time. I've only got 4 more pills left so I guess it's time to wean myself off them. I wonder if over-the-counter drugs would help??

Just heading out to run a few errands and get my walking in for the day. Have a good rest of the week everyone.

Oh yes, and it's a long weekend for us Canucks.....Happy Thanksgiving.

[Queen of Poop]

Oh QofP, please say it isn't so!!!!! I don't think I can take it that long. Yesterday I doubled the dose and felt a bit better so now am taking 400mg 3 times a day. In a week's time, I may up that to 4 times a day if necessary.

I took another sleeping pill last night along with the pain meds and had a real good sleep.....11:30pm right through until my bladder woke me up at 6:30 this morning. Man, did that ever feel good sleeping all that time. I've only got 4 more pills left so I guess it's time to wean myself off them. I wonder if over-the-counter drugs would help??

Just heading out to run a few errands and get my walking in for the day. Have a good rest of the week everyone.

Oh yes, and it's a long weekend for us Canucks.....Happy Thanksgiving.

I'm so sorry to say that it did take that long. But the incidence of them became further apart. Not every time I moved my left arm. But now they are all gone and I don't miss them AT ALL. Yours may be quicker as it truly hit me every time I moved my arm. Every day you're one day closer to being all better. My doctor couldn't give me a true timeline, but said it could take up to a year. I almost clobbered him.

Enjoy your thanksgiving. I'm glad your prognosis is similar to mine - all good with continued yearly monitoring.

[slick]

By no means do I want to take any attention away from dear Phred but I have to update this for a second.

My internet and email have been down today but since the internet is up now, I need to hurry and get this out. Every day when I check my mail, there are cards from Pet Talkers and today I received two more. I would love to spend the time to send each of you a PM or email but because of my pain, I still can't sit at the computer for any length of time.

Please accept this big THANK YOU to all of you who have sent me cards and to those of you who have kept me in their thoughts and prayers, and who have called and emailed, another THANK YOU. It's because of you that I've been able to overcome this and now we all need to target our good thoughts to Phred. He will survive this challenge, just as I have survived mine. Isn't it amazing what the love and support of Pet Talkers can accomplish???

[Randi]

Oh Slick, you don't need to come here to say Thank you - but it's good to hear from you.

I'm really sorry to hear you're still in pain, I hope you'll feel a lot better soon! I'm very impressed that you were drive for your appointment yourself. And I'm SO relieved to hear nothing has to be done about the two remaining nodules. Fister is celebrating this with some chicken liver, and I'm having a glass of wine.

Keep getting better girl, I miss you here!

Glad to know it's your e-mail, because I just got an undelivered back, I sent to you on the 5th. Hope the problems will be sorted out!

(((((hugs)))))

[trayi52]

Nothing is going to take our minds away from you, Slick. We still want to know how you are doing. You are still in my prayers everynight and every morning. Please keep us updated!

Still keeping you in my prayers, Slick as always.

Love always,
Willie

[gini]

Isn't Slick clever the way she tries to deflect the attention away from herself?

Yes, there are many people on Pet Talk who need our prayers - and those that do have their own thread.

This is your thread, where we can come and tell you we love you and will continue to pray for your healing and well being.

When we want to pray for Phred and tell him that we care - we can do the very same - on his thread.

xxoo Gini

[Dorothy39]

Isn't Slick clever the way she tries to deflect the attention away from herself?

Yes, there are many people on Pet Talk who need our prayers - and those that do have their own thread.

This is your thread, where we can come and tell you we love you and will continue to pray for your healing and well being.

When we want to pray for Phred and tell him that we care - we can do the very same - on his thread.

xxoo Gini

Yeah, I guess you said it for me Gini!!!!

and Slick~~~ I still think of you and Max every single day!!! Sorry to hear that you are still dealing with aggravating pain~ plus problems along Network lines!!!


Sending my Good Thoughts to You!!!!!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Moff taps her foot -
Now Pal, it wasn't even two weeks ago you had MAJOR surgery!!! It takes time to heal from that. Not even you are super women you know!!!

So, try to enjoy your time off, cuddle with Max, and let us spoil you with cards and emails and prayers. The pain will go away with time!!!
Lots of prayers still on the way from me - so get used to it!
(((HUGS)))

[RICHARD]

Isn't it amazing what the love and support of Pet Talkers can accomplish???

Yes, But try to get some winning Lottery numbers from them.


Hey you....Glad to see you are doing better.....

one day at a time.......

[slick]

I know it's been awhile and there are more important threads, but I thought I would give you an update.

My recovery has been very slow and I finally have the nerve pain under control. It's not gone, but very manageable and is not an issue at all anymore.

However, for the past couple of weeks I've been experiencing quite of bit of shortness of breath. It's gotten to the point where I can't do anything now without stopping to catch my breath. My rapid breathing is even keeping me awake at night and I'm not sleeping very well at all.....without a sleeping pill that is and I refuse to become addicted to those. I also have a stubborn cough that comes and goes but is sticking around for the most part.

I have an appt with my surgeon on Tuesday at which time I'll discuss these issues with him. If necessary, I'll request another chest x-ray or even a CT scan. I also have to talk to him about going back to work and get a note from him. If he says no working, then I will take his advice...although I'm getting quite tired of Judge Judy.

Thanks for listening.

Edit: forgot to say that it's snowing really hard here right now so Max and I have decided to stay curled up in front of the gas fireplace today. Hmmm, bon bons anyone??

[RedHedd]

Aw, Slick. You're in my prayers every day. I hope it's just part of the healing process that you're going through. I'll hold a good thought for you on Tuesday.

[jenluckenbach]

Slick, I sure wish the news was better. I'll be waiting for the doctor's report to see if what you are experiencing is normal.

My suggestion......CHANGE THE TV CHANNEL! (LOL)

{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}} to you.

[Killearn Kitties]

Slick you are still in my thoughts and will continue to be. Many good vibes coming your way for Tuesday.

(((lots of hugs)))