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Tami

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  1. ((((((Karen)))))) Continued prayers for Ken that he feels no pain and he will be up to spending sometime with the family. Strength for you in the coming days, weeks and months ahead... take each day as it comes. I will ask the Lord to wrap his loving arms around you and help to hold you up through this. Keep us posted. Tami
  2. I can only tell you my experience. My first/second thoro surgery was about 4 hours. This was about from the time they took my in. they cut me once in the front and tried to reach the tumor. Then did a regular front around the side to the back incision. They did the biopsy and my tumor was located in a hard to reach area so they did several samples in the immediate area and then did many lymph nodes. Each sample had to be sent down the hall to pathology (at least in my case) it doesn't take long but if they do lots of samples it takes a while. The next one involved a much longer incision and the surgeon tried for a tumor removal. That one was about 6-7 hours. the surgeon was unable to remove the tumor so they did more lymph node testing and it took time. My pneumonectomy lasted all of about 2 hours. They removed the lung, the tumor and also did some stuff to my heart that had been damaged. It depends... Some of it depends on where the tumor is located and how easy it is to get to. Also if it is malignant then they may test nodes. If some of them are malignant they may test a bunch. The one surgery I had was scheduled about 7:00am and literally took all day. I wasn't out of surgery till about 5:00, then recovery. I didn't see the person that brought me in that morning till about 10:00 that night. It could be fairly simple but you may want to pack a lunch just to be safe.
  3. I am also shocked and sad I had no idea.... She was such a fighter I didn't realize she was at that point. I always looked forward to her posts and her "tell it like it is attitude". I loved that wedding picture and the smiles on everyones faces. She will be so missed. I pray that you find peace in knowing that she is free of cancer and pain. Tami
  4. Fay, Thank you for your continuing words of support to those of us here. You show such strength and compassion. I'm so happy you finally posted that picture. Like the others I now have a face to put with my prayers and what a beautiful person you are. Inside and out. I will continue to look forward to your posts as you are able. Know that we all love you very much. Tami
  5. Jan, I'm another that was told to go home and die. My cancer was inoperable, terminal etc. (I was diagnosed with NSCLC rather than SCLC) but I finally found a surgeon that was able to take it out. I've been hanging in there ever since. What I'm trying to say is think about a 2nd or 3rd opinion and FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT! Don't believe everything they tell you. You will find a wealth of information here. These folks have been a life line for me so many times. I'm sorry you need us but happy you have found us. keep us posted.. Tami
  6. Linda, i had the "taste" too. Just like Becky I got mine when I was zapped with the radiation. It really is yucky and had to describe. However, you really can taste something very strange. Mine (I know this is strange) developed into an adversion of plastic things. I don't know maybe the taste reminded me of plastic?? For whatever reason I now (some 4 yrs later) can't use any plastic silverware, plastic glasses etc. Anything that goes into my mouth has to be glass or metal. Using a plastic spoon makes me gag... I don't know how to fix it but I do know that it is real. Like the others said maybe mints or something will work?? Good luck. Tami
  7. so good to see you post... We all love and care about you Fay. I'll be praying for you and asking God to give your little fingers lots of typing strength... Love to you, dear Tami
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    Prayers requested

    Prayers for both... I hate Cancer!!! Tami
  9. Lisa, I'm going to echo what Kasey has said. Has your father had a 2nd opinion? Believe me I know from experience that one doctor doesn't know everything, a tumor board doesn't know everything. Some surgeons can do things others can't, some meds work better than others. Different people bring different ideas, expereinces to the table. If you don't like the onc, aren't getting good vibes and answers to your questions that sounds like a red flag. I would encourage your dad to talk with another doc. I think older patients sometimes feel that this indicates a lack of trust on the doctor or disloyality. But any good doctor will encourage a 2nd or 3rd opinion. I would say you don't have anything to lose and everything to gain. Good luck, dear. Tami
  10. Welcome home FAY!!! I'm so happy you are going to be able to come home. When your fingers are ready let them loose on that key board! Hold your family close and give some kisses to your doggy for me. Lots of prayers for you and your family. Love to you! Tami
  11. Hummmm. Becky and I are both Boston Creme?? I'm supprised at this one... I wouldn't have picked me as a Boston Creme, I think I'm more glazed??
  12. (((FAY))) Just a couple of weeks ago we were e-mailing and you were trying to help ME out of this depression. My heart just feels like it's breaking. Fay has blessed many, many of us with her kind and wise words. Many, many prayers for our dear Fay...
  13. (((Becky))) 3 years is just the start!! Wishing you many, many more! Tami
  14. (((((Fay))))) Many, many prayers for you my dear. Please feel better and come home quickly... Get some sleep! Love to you, Tami
  15. ((((Karen)))) You have definitely had your share lately. I will pray for you, faith, your father and neighbor. May all of you find comfort... Please continue to check in. We CARE about you. Tami
  16. Someone sent this to me and it helped to lift me up. I'm hoping it may do the same for others. http://www.sunnytees.com/loveletter.html Tami
  17. Hi Trish! Glad you found us. I've been here a while but I guess that's a good thing. I was in my 30's when diagnosed. I'm "older now" but my youngest is now 12 (I have 2 that are older). Having the kids does seem to help motivate you. At least it did for me. I kept up the fight through the chemo, rads and surgery. Mine ended in a pneumonectomy. It is a blessing that you have not suffered too many side effects from treatment. You are very fortunate. I also worked through treatment and it was tough. Make sure you take care of yourself too. Don't try to do it all!! I will keep you in my prayers for a successful PET scan and that treatment will do the job! I will also pray that you find patience as you continue this journey. Waiting for scans, test results, treatment decisions etc. is absolutely crazy at times. We've all been there. Good luck and keep us posted.
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    Prayers please

    Thanks to all of you! To everyone who replied or sent me a PM I appreciate your kind words and your prayers. It's nice to know that so many people take the time to care. Becky is right, I do need to change my life. At one time I had the strength, now I'm just tired and I can't seem to get back to the person I used to be. Again, thanks for the support. Please continue the good thoughts. Tami
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    Prayers please

    not LC related at least not that I know of but I sure would appreciate some prayers. I'm dealing with major, all consuming depression. It feels like it's eating me alive. 2005 was a very bad year for me and 2006 hasn't started out well. Nothing seems to be the way they should be and the sadness and hopelessness just doesn't go away. Counseling is out for now for many reasons and I've tried several antidepressants that just don't work for me. I tried several when diagnosed and stayed on them for a while but got off them a year or so ago. They never made a difference anyway. But so many things keep happening and it just has taken all the joy out of life. I feel so horribly bad to even feel like this. When I was diagnosed years ago and was told stage IV inoperable go do something fun... I prayed for health. I prayed for time with my children. I would be so grateful for everyday I would never be depressed or take anything for granted again! So why do I feel this way. Why can't I just be happy to be alive? Why are so many things just eating me up inside? Why do I allow myself to become negative and sad? I'd appreciate prayer to help me out of this place that I'm in right now. Thanks...
  20. I'm starting to feel old... My town still has a drive in! My kids and I go there on many a weekend over the summer. Nothing like it at all... when they were little you took them in their PJ's and they would fall asleep. Now we set up lawn chairs in the back of a truck. Crank up the sound. You can bring your own food and it doesn't matter whether or not you talk during the movie! What fun!! My kids love it. I also remember A & W. I remember being a kid and thinking it was the coolest thing to talk in that speaker and then have someone bring your food right to the car. Then we would just sit in the car and eat it. I haven't thought of that in ages. My kids would say "why did you want to sit in a parking lot in your car and eat?" "Why not just go into a restaurant?" why did we do that?? How about the milk man that delivered milk right to your door...??? I really wish I could still get that. The ice cream truck? Calling a business and actually talking to a real person!!
  21. Tami

    Tiny bunny

    aaaaaaaaah... that bunny is too cute. He's so tiny. I really, really wish I could hold him just for a minute or two. He reminds me of that song "his eye is on the sparrow". thanks Eppie
  22. Many many prayers are on it's way for you Fay!!
  23. Tami

    Cindi says.......

    I'm there... Thanks for opening the Pub! It's been a tough couple of weeks here. I think a group hug sounds great. Could we also share some of the photos from the scrapbook, past events and also remember our friends from the wall of memory. I go there often, look at the posts and photos and remember old friends. For me I think I'm going to order a "501 Blues" and let's toast to "finding a cure". Tami
  24. Seems like I've been a member here forever and sometimes names like that really do bring you back. I guess it's good I've managed to stick around considering the alternative. I have also been thinking of her quite a bit lately and miss her posts. Not sure why she kept popping into my head but perhaps now I know. I've wondered how she was doing not just with the lc but with her crazy job issues as well. I miss see her photo with her beloved horse. I will pray for her too... Thanks for the updates Ginny and any please share with us any further news. Tami
  25. I'm a steeler girl and I hit this link everytime I log in to my computer at work.. Thought you might enjoy it too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EG9g0PpWWw Tami
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