I have cancer....the road to recovery

**Ginger's Mom** · 08-12-2006, 06:20 AM

Still thinking about you Slick. Will keep the good thoughts and prayers going for you.

**KYS** · 08-12-2006, 07:10 AM

We are all rooting for you!!!!
Keep positive, the medical field has made many
advances.

((((hugs and many positive vibes being sent to you ))))

P.S. my sister has been in re-mission for 7 years, soon
we will be cheering your remission.

**gini** · 08-12-2006, 11:32 AM

With all of this talk about "hospital hunks" maybe Slick needs a lace gown - in say "pink" with a feather boa around the neck...something she could twirl at the really cute ones.

(I would leave the nose and glasses along with the cat tail - at home)

And something tells me that she can't possibly handle them all - maybe I should go up there and help her!

xxoo to you sweet friend.

**K9soul** · 08-12-2006, 12:20 PM

Slick, I am so very sorry to hear you are going through such a tremendously stressful and daunting experience. I want you to know you will be in my thoughts and prayers daily. You have all of us here for support and prayers, to help you pull through this, never doubt how loved you are. Many warm {{hugs}} sent your way.

Jess

**slick** · 08-12-2006, 12:46 PM

I'm still doing wonderfully and I just can't believe how happy I feel. I'm not the least bit anxious or worried......except about what I mentioned above.

Been on the phone with two PT'ers so far today and it's not even 11am!!!

Gini

Surprisingly enough, I have all those in my stash of halloween costumes downstairs. I'm off to get them packed.

Won't have anymore news until the evening of the 17th so I'll post and update then.

Note to self - things to pack
-nightshirts
-lots of undies and socks
-change of clothes to go home in
-Dad's housecoat (RIP Dad, you will be with me)
-Kitty slippers
-pillow
-toothbrush/paste
-lotion/vitamin E cream for my face
-shampoo / good Ivory soap bar ??? (will I get a chance to shower??)
-a good towel and facecloth
-man size kleenex (can't stand what the hospital gives you - 1" x 1"

)
-cutlery (for when visitors bring me some of the good stuff)

-a real glass and a mug (can't stand those plastic ones)
-a list of people who might phone on surgery day - to give to the nurses and tell them it's OK to give out information
-a list of phone numbers so I can call from my room (probably won't be until day 2 or 3)

What to take home with me:
-a whole pile of drugs to make the pain to far, far away.....

I was telling my friends today.....and I know it sounds very weird....but....I'm looking forward to being in bed for a week and being waited on hand and foot.

**shais_mom** · 08-12-2006, 12:53 PM

[QUOTE=gini]And something tells me that she can't possibly handle them all - maybe I should go up there and help her!

QUOTE]
YEAA
MEEE TOO!

**flamepony12** · 08-12-2006, 01:29 PM

Stay strong Slick- you'll get through this! I'll be keeping you in my thoughts

(((((HUGS)))))

**Jadapit** · 08-12-2006, 01:34 PM

I'm sorry its taken me so long to reply to this, I havent been on the computer much lately. I was shocked to read this news. With your attituide you will be fine, I'm sure of that. You will be in my thoughts and prayers everyday. (((Hugs)))

**zippy-kat** · 08-12-2006, 01:38 PM

Slick, do you need an extra "hand" with those men? Cause, ya know, I hear Gini has one in her freezer ....

Thinking of ya!

**momoffuzzyfaces** · 08-12-2006, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by slick

Once again, thank you all for your prayers. I know that there are many other people on this board who need our prayers as well.....let's not forget them, OK?

Love ya!

Now you see how you are?
With all you are going through, you still think about others.
See why we love you so much?

(((HUGS))) heading your way and prayers for you and all on the board who need them.

**kuhio98** · 08-12-2006, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by slick

Once again, thank you all for your prayers. I know that there are many other people on this board who need our prayers as well.....let's not forget them, OK?

HE!! slick, if ever there was a time to put yourself first, I think this is it! We won't forget the others, but I (for one) have a need to keep you in my prayers.

**wolf_Q** · 08-12-2006, 02:33 PM

Slick, I'm sorry to hear this news but I'm glad you have such a positive attitude. I have no doubt in my mind that everything will turn out well for you as long as you keep that attitude. Prayers are coming your way!

**Logan** · 08-12-2006, 08:16 PM

You are my idol!!!!! I think you are going to be just fine. Heck, as all of the rest of us grow older and have health issues, we need you to boost us!

Goodnight, Slick.

Logan

**NoahsMommy** · 08-13-2006, 03:58 PM

Slick,

I'm so glad you're packing things to go with you that'll make you feel better.

I have a hospital bag with just that. It makes you feel more comfortable in your own clothes and you feel better knowing that you have lots of supplies.

I keep the following in my hospital bag:

1) 7 pairs of brand new undies

2) 3 to 4 sets of pjs (usually nightshirt types and the tank/short sets)

3) 2-3 pairs of socks

4) slippers (mine are UGGs and slip on with shoe soles on them, so I can use them as shoes too)

5)Hair brush and hair bands to keep my hair up and out of my face

6) Face and body wipes...I cannot tell you how great these are!! When you aren't able to shower due to your condition or you just plain not feeling well enough to brave the shower, these are GREAT!!

7) Those toilet paper moist wipe thingys. Hospital toilet paper is soooo rough! I also bring a roll of my own toilet paper, but that's becaue of WHY I'm there. If I were there for anything other than my Crohn's, I wouldn't need to.

8) Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash...all in EASY TO OPEN travel containers. If they allow you to shower, you'll have to do so WITH YOUR IV IN. They'll cover it up with plastic and lots of tape, but its a challenge to manuver with that IV arm and trying to open your bottles.

9) A plastic bag for the dirty clothes

10) Those eye masks for sleeping. Hospitals are notorious for being BRIGHT and LOUD - you'd think they'd want thier patients to sleep! If you can find them I'd bring them. I usually find mine on Ebay. They work SOOO well.

11) Toothbrush and toothpaste...don't want to scare any of those hotties away!

12) Entertainment. The TV's good, but sometimes you don't want to watch. I bring books and magazines...something that REALLY looks good to me and makes you look forward to reading it. I read the last Harry Potter book in the hospital and it made it better somehow.

I think that's about it. If I think of anything else that will make your stay easier, I'll let you know, honey.

You remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Love you,
Kelly

**shais_mom** · 08-13-2006, 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by NoahsMommy

Slick,

6) Face and body wipes...I cannot tell you how great these are!! When you aren't able to shower due to your condition or you just plain not feeling well enough to brave the shower, these are GREAT!!

8) Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash...all in EASY TO OPEN travel containers. If they allow you to shower, you'll have to do so WITH YOUR IV IN. They'll cover it up with plastic and lots of tape, but its a challenge to manuver with that IV arm and trying to open your bottles.