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Re: Bad news just hit me like a ton of bricks.
Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2012 9:52 pm
by Belladonna
Sorry to hear that, Nos. I hope your mom stays well and happy.
Re: Bad news just hit me like a ton of bricks.
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 3:41 am
by Nostalgiascape
Thank you Belladonna. Everyone in the family feels like Mondays appointment in St Louis for a biopsy and subsequent surgery i'm sure can't get here quick enough. We are trying to remain stoic. Mom said she actually wanted to watch a scary movie with me cause she knows I love them so I put Jeepers Creepers in the DVD player and we watched it. Mom loves little Linus from Peanuts so once she returns from surgery, we're going to watch it the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown.
They say live each holiday like it could be your last, well in this case that possibility send ice water in my veins.
Re: Bad news just hit me like a ton of bricks.
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 12:58 pm
by jadewik
Reader's Digest has a little article on tips to deal with Breast Cancer... not sure if it's this month or last month... it's a blue cover with a doctor on it.
Re: Bad news just hit me like a ton of bricks.
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 2:09 pm
by Boogeyman
I feel for you. We are currently going through something with my stepdad. About a month ago, while camping, he started feeling lightheaded and had pain in his right shoulder. He was taking Cumadin which is a blood thinner, because he had open heart surgery ten years ago. 911 was called and they rushed him back to town. He and my mom were camping with their motorhome about 85 miles out of town. It turns out due to a fall, he started bleeding in the back of his neck All the blood went into his spinal column. This only happens 1 out of 75 times there is a bleed in the neck. The blood formed a bubble near the bottom of his neck. He lost complete control of his right side.
A few weeks ago, surgery was performed to remove the blood clot. He has been in Mary Free Bed, a phenomenal and well known rehab hospital for the last three weeks. He has had some movement in his right hand and some involuntary movement in his right leg. He will likely be at the rehab hospital for a few months and it will be a slow process. Every day he gets stronger. He turned 72 on 9/8.
Everybody was a bit apprehensive about the surgery. We even had the talk as a family about the measures the hospital would take if there were complications during the surgery. That was a tough evening hearing that kind of talk. I don't know how much movement he will regain but am very hopeful. That is the best thing you can do for you mom. Well that and just be there for her.
Re: Bad news just hit me like a ton of bricks.
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 7:42 pm
by Nostalgiascape
Thank you Boogeyman. And I admire your strength.
Re: Bad news just hit me like a ton of bricks.
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 7:45 pm
by Murfreesboro
Best wishes to your stepdad, too, Boogeyman.
Re: Bad news just hit me like a ton of bricks.
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2012 10:45 pm
by NeverMore
There's a new study out. Might not hurt to bone up on the latest research and bring it to your doctor's attention, in case they don't already know.
http://gizmodo.com/5945786/study-splits ... able-types
BTW: Who's this Belladona who has made an appearance in this thread? Is he a new member?
Re: Bad news just hit me like a ton of bricks.
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:56 am
by Pumpkin_Man
I heard a stastic that goe my attention a little. 92% of all breast cancer victims are women. What does that tell you about the remaining 8%?
Mike
Re: Bad news just hit me like a ton of bricks.
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 11:40 am
by Morticia
What witchy and jadwik said Nos. HUGS to you!
Re: Bad news just hit me like a ton of bricks.
Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2012 2:11 pm
by Murfreesboro
Pumpkin_Man wrote: I heard a stastic that goe my attention a little. 92% of all breast cancer victims are women. What does that tell you about the remaining 8%?
Mike
Yes, men can get breast cancer.
Re: Bad news just hit me like a ton of bricks.
Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2012 5:18 am
by Snoopy/Red Baron
I don't pretend to know what drives each person, but i gotta think that your mom would want you to be happy no matter what happens. If not for you, then for her. Be strong, my friend, and best wishes to your family.
P.S. The world can't be all bad when you can instantly have a community of friends just by logging onto Halloween.com.
Re: Bad news just hit me like a ton of bricks.
Posted: Wed Sep 26, 2012 1:54 pm
by NeverMore
Snoopy/Red Baron wrote:P.S. The world can't be all bad when you can instantly have a community of friends just by logging onto Halloween.com.
Hmmm... someone missed the iEra.
Well said Snoopy. Parents want their kids to be happy, no matter the circumstances. I'm sure your mom is as concerned about you Nos as she is about her health. Best thing you can do is not give her anything else to be worried about, no matter how much it's tearing you up inside. Be staid bud. You too Boogyman.
Re: Bad news just hit me like a ton of bricks.
Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2012 1:22 pm
by Li H'Sen Chang
NeverMore wrote:we find out Spooky was really iHaunt?
Oh this make me LOL.
