[A Poem (do not quit) author unknown]

I like that Thanks Frank..

dani

[Just a Quote that helped me]

This is a quote that I came across a few months ago when I was really feeling like nothing ever goes right (or smooth) for me.

God never bestows upon His people, or upon an individual, superior blessings without a severe trial to prove them

After I read that it made me feel like there was a reason I was going through this for a reason and I could not give up.

dani

[A Long Walk]

Amazing Frank. I needed to hear that today. I was going to forgo my walk this morning, because I have come down with a cold. I think I will go.

Way to go

dani

[Newbe looking for suport]

Thanks Carleen & Linda I don't really think I have any more drive than anyone else. I just have had allot of obstacles put in front of me that I have had to overcome. This was just one of the most difficult.

As to your question Linda about training for something like that. I live in Silicon Valley of Northern CA with lots of hills and mountains with many levels of trails fairly close by. I just start with the easy stuff and work my way up to the hard stuff I will have several friends and my husband helping me along

dani

[Newbe looking for suport]

I made the decision today to climb Half Dome. A bunch of friends have done it 2 years running and I have been too sick in the past, but I think I just might be able to do it this time. After my husband, daughter and I get back So. CA we are going to start training. I have been envious of my friends in the past doing something up till now I could only dream about, but now it is my turn. My husband is going to help me, and make sure I don't take on to much to soon . I know it is out of love. He lost me once several years ago (unrelated, a misdiagnosis that nearly took my life before all of this) and he won't let it happen again.

For the first time in a long time I feel like I belong. I thank heaven for all of you. Your stories have touched me. I am glad to be able to get to know all of you. You are wonderful people to take others in so openly

Now I just have to figure how to use the rest of the board LOL

dani

[Newbe looking for suport]

I have a 12 inch scar on my back and they removed part of one rib and wired it back in place and two 1 1/4 tube incisions on my side for drains. They had to remove the lower third of my right lung. I had an awesome surgeon and my scar is really thin. I do tend to over do it, but I have always been a quick healer. It also helped that I was very active before, and I am extremely stubborn with a high tolerance for pain. I have followed Dr.'s orders to a tea, but even he was very surprised at my progress. In fact he has cleared me to go back to work with no restrictions July 17th. Six weeks after surgery.

dani

[Newbe looking for suport]

Thank you for your responses. It does make sense and I do really understand it is just frustrating sometimes. I have been walking every day since I have been home. I am up to 2 1/2 miles a day along with the regular daily stuff. I have always been a very active and independent person and my hubby and I compete with each other all the time. I guess I just have to get use to the "New Normal" My surgeon told me I could go back to karate in 3 months, I just can't spar for at least 1 year . This is all still really new to me it has taken alot for me to give up my household responsibilities. Slowly my hubby, daughter and I are working through everything. I just want it all to happen NOW and I have to let go of that, and realize things take time.

dani

[Newbe looking for suport]

Thank you all for the warm welcome I do have one question (If I may). Since I came home from having my surgery my husband has been very overprotective. Even though I have made great progress (according to my surgeon). He still will not let me do anything on my own. Is this normal??

Thanks in advance

dani

[Newbe looking for suport]

Thank you, I really did not think I would get responses so soon. This has been one of the hardest things I have been through. I was a very active person, before I started getting sick. I did karate 3 days a week and cardio kick-boxing 3 days a week. My husband and daughter do karate as well. It was like my life stopped. We have never had things easy, but this was so devastating. Even though most of this is behind me now, I still have a lot ahead of me. I do consider myself lucky. My husband and I have been through so much (I can't even begin to explain). We are still together. I hope to help others as I look for support myself.

dani

[Newbe looking for suport]

Hi, I was diagnosed with a carcinoid tumor in my right lung a few months ago and had it removed 3 weeks ago via thorcotomy and lobectemy (sorry if I misspelled). It is a fairly rare type of slow growing cancer. I am on the mend now, but still have to have scans every few months for the next 5 years (which I think is standard) I am only 34 and have a young daughter and a husband. This has really been a roller-coaster for us. I have been looking for a place like this for a long time.I hope to find support and others to talk to.

dani