I have cancer....the road to recovery

[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.

[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)))

[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.

[Russian Blue]

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.



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??

I've been wondering how your recovery has been since we last heard from you. My life has been upside down so I haven't had much time for PT. Sorry to hear about these other problems but I'll send vibes over to lessen their effects. How are you supposed to catch Santa if you're short of breath?

What's with this weather? You're getting snow and Toronto is getting warm weather! We've had no snow yet and Wednesday they are forcasting 16 degrees!!! I think Vancouver and Toronto switched places but didn't tell us.

[Catty1]

Check this out: www.wellspring.ca

Also, a friend of mine and her partner(in Vancouver), who is battling cancer, have gotten a lot from the Integrated Health group (I think that is the name).

Also - check out Greg Anderson's book 50 Thing To Do After You are Diagnosed.( I think that is the title). I have heard raves about it.

That is so GREAT you have a surgeon that you trust and really like. The above are adjuncts to what you and he are doing, not substitutes.

HUGS HUGS HUGS to you! Hope to see you next weekend.

[zippy-kat]

As always, keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!

[dukedogsmom]

I'm sorry that I missed your update on the page before. I hope everything will be ok. I know how worried and scared you must be. We will be waiting to hear from you Tuesday. Please keep in touch with us, ok?

[Dorothy39]

Slick~


I've marked that date on my calendar and I will keep you in my thoughts !!!

Thank-You for keeping all of us updated.

Yes, I will take a Bon-Bon of course.

[ramanth]

Slick, I'm sorry to hear that recovery is slow. Prayers sent that your appointment goes well. *HUGS*