I have cancer....the road to recovery

[Randi]

Slick, I'm SO sorry to hear you're still in pain. When you go and see the doctor, don't try to be brave, ask to get a better pain killer! I'm sure it will be good to get the stitches out - hopefully that will help ease the pain too.

I'm very busy in my new job, but I'm thinking of you every single day and sending lots of positive thoughts for a speedy recovery.

(((((((hugs)))))))

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Sending you some big hugs, dear Slick!!

[jazzcat]

Slick I'm so sorry you are having so much pain. I've been thinking about you a lot and I'm sending lots of prayers and good thoughts.

[slick]

The appointment went really well today....I even drove myself there. The doc removed my stitches and boy did that ever feel better. The pathology results came back for the tiny nodule that was removed along with the original one. It confirms that it, too, is carcinoid so it is assumed that the other tiny ones are carcinoid as well. However there is good news in that he is not going to do anything about the remaining two because they are so tiny and will not cause any immediate danger. Again, he reassured me that "you will not die from this."

I told him about the increasing pain and he explained it like this. When you hit your "funny bone" you can feel tingling in the end of your fingers. During the surgery some nerves were manipulated and right now they are all talking to each other and trying to get back into order and that's what's causing all the pain. It is a common complaint among women who have this type of surgery. Pardon the explanation but it feels like my right breast is on fire. Along with Tylenol 3, I'm taking 200 mg of Garbapentin 3 times a day and he said that we can increase that by double or triple. So I'm trying that and if it doesn't work we will try another medication.

I have booked an appointment with him in 3 months time and follow up only means that I will need a full CT scan once a year.

Since I was only about 5 blocks from work, I stopped in there to say hello and a bunch of us went for Dim Sum. MMMMMMM, I could eat that stuff every day.

So, really this is very good news. The recovery will long and slow but I'm prepared to do whatever it takes to get back to normal again. Today is the first day that I have not taken a nap and I'm feeling OK. Must be the good news......

Probably won't be updating this thread much longer....only if there are major changes. Other than that, I just eat, and sleep, and cuddle Max all day long. The more I cuddle Max, the more he wants. There may be a couple of job openings up here for Max cuddlers....anyone want to apply???

[kimlovescats]

What wonderful news about your visit! Enjoy your kitty and getting back to normal!

Hugs,
Kim

[Karen]

The appointment went really well today....I even drove myself there. The doc removed my stitches and boy did that ever feel better. The pathology results came back for the tiny nodule that was removed along with the original one. It confirms that it, too, is carcinoid so it is assumed that the other tiny ones are carcinoid as well. However there is good news in that he is not going to do anything about the remaining two because they are so tiny and will not cause any immediate danger. Again, he reassured me that "you will not die from this."

I told him about the increasing pain and he explained it like this. When you hit your "funny bone" you can feel tingling in the end of your fingers. During the surgery some nerves were manipulated and right now they are all talking to each other and trying to get back into order and that's what's causing all the pain. It is a common complaint among women who have this type of surgery. Pardon the explanation but it feels like my right breast is on fire. Along with Tylenol 3, I'm taking 200 mg of Garbapentin 3 times a day and he said that we can increase that by double or triple. So I'm trying that and if it doesn't work we will try another medication.

I have booked an appointment with him in 3 months time and follow up only means that I will need a full CT scan once a year.

Since I was only about 5 blocks from work, I stopped in there to say hello and a bunch of us went for Dim Sum. MMMMMMM, I could eat that stuff every day.

So, really this is very good news. The recovery will long and slow but I'm prepared to do whatever it takes to get back to normal again. Today is the first day that I have not taken a nap and I'm feeling OK. Must be the good news......

Probably won't be updating this thread much longer....only if there are major changes. Other than that, I just eat, and sleep, and cuddle Max all day long. The more I cuddle Max, the more he wants. There may be a couple of job openings up here for Max cuddlers....anyone want to apply???

Thanks for the update, glad the appointment went well, and there's a reason - and a solution - for the pain. No nap? You must feel sooooo grown up!

[dukedogsmom]

Slick, I'm happy to hear of your progress and prognosis. I hope the pain does subside, though. Must be very frustrating not to be able to do anything about it. Glad you're getting lots of cuddling time in with Max. That's always a good thing.

[gini]

Driving the car, going to the Dr.'s office, out to lunch with the girls...........
WAY TO GO!

I would sure take him up on the increased dosage of pain meds.........but now that the stitches are out - that is one more step away from discomfort!

Dear friend, it is so good to hear this news - all of it!

Give that snuggle buggle and big smacker on his nose. He is doing such a great job.

Hope you have a good night's sleep too!

xxoo me

[RedHedd]

Great report! Enjoy this time as it sounds like you'll be back to work in no time! Snuggle Max for me XOXOXOXO

[Dorothy39]

I was so glad to read your last up date Slick, so very happy to learn that you will soooooon be closer and closer to a painfree lifestlye !!

I really do believe that your Max has magical powers, and that you two have such a positive bond .

All My Best Wishes for Sunshine and Flowers!!!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Slick, I'm so glad to hear that everything went well and that you received a clean bill of health. I hope that by taking the pain meds more often that this will help your pain and you'll be able to get a good nights sleep. I'd love to be a Max snuggler. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[Killearn Kitties]

Really this report is great! Out for lunch and everything! I am so impressed with you.

Good news on the pain front, but let's just hope that it goes away soon! I certainly would be prepared to help you out with Max cuddling.

[pnance]

I'm glad to hear your appointment went well and that your on the road to recovery. Hopefully now that the sutures are out your pain will start to decrease. Take care.... {{HUGS}}

[CountryWolf07]

Wow Slick - I am glad to hear things are going extremely well for you. You deserve it!

[jazzcat]

That was a very good report and update Slick. I'm so glad to hear you felt well enough for all that.

Rest well and happy recovery dear Slick!