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    Tattoo Who???

    in NSCLC GROUP

    Posted

    for you experts..

    I have wanted a tattoo for years and I have my image picked. It's been picked forever... Unfortunately, things like cancer and life have been getting in the way. I really want to do this over the summer but my problem is where to put the dang thing.

    Mine is a figure so I can't do a middle of the back or a long draping kind of thing. My other problem is scars.. oh the scars I have. Scars on my back from LC stuff, scars all across the abdomen from many surgerys there too. Even scars across the hips. Can they tattoo on scars? Is the skin too thick? What about elasticity of the skin? Does it need to be super tight? I don't think I have any skin that is super tight anymore, anywhere on my body.. :lol: I had always planned to put it on my lower abdomen... but I just don't know about skin quality. I guess I could ask the tattoo artist but geez... do I really want this guy inspecting my body for one small spot that isn't filled with scars and the skin is tight?? Anyone have their tattoo placed over a scar?

    asking for prayers, again...

    in HOPE

    Posted

    Sorry to trouble all of you but I sure could use some prayers and good thoughts.

    As some of you know things in my life have been a difficult... working too many jobs, children, marriage issues, my father passed away etc. Well my husband of two years walked out last night so now I'm in the regrouping how am I going to do everything now mode. Money is going to be a huge factor as well coping with being alone and trying to take care of everyone. To top it all off I've been having some sort of flu or something. Not really any sinus just SOB and a bad cough. Feels like my lung is really congested... low fever of about 99-100. I work at a Nursing school so I may have someone here listen to my lung...

    the marriage breakup may have been inevitable but I feel very sad and alone. The thought of starting over again is scary!!!

    Some prayers would really help... Thanks,Tami

    getting to know you

    in JUST FOR FUN

    Posted

    i've narrowed it down to two although I've had many..

    When I was in about 4th grade I went to use the rest room in the class room. In my little school each classroom had it's own restroom. I was sitting in there singing the star spangled banner (no idea why it was that song) as loud and strong as I could. I was just singing my heart out. When I walked out I realized that all four 4th grade classes had come to my class room to watch a movie and that the walls in the rest room were very thin. My teacher was laughing so hard she was in tears. I was so mortified I wanted to just sink into the floor.

    My 2nd one was attending the wrong viewing/funeral. My father was one of 18 children so my family was always going to funerals for relatives. I was just married and my new husband had never met this aging uncle but I wanted to pay my respects at his viewing. In my younger days I never "looked" at the casket etc. So when I went to my uncles funeral I kept toward the back of the room. I saw lots of people but no one I recognized... My husband went through the line viewed the body and talked to several people by the casket. People came up to me and asked how I new the deceased and I said he was my uncle. Soon people were kinda pointing at me and whispering a little. I kept looking around for my aunt or even one of my siblings... I had some snacks and mingled a little feeling very uncomfortable. Eventually the deseased wife walked over and asked who I was. I asked her who she was.. I told her my name and said that's my uncle... she about fainted. then it hit me. I said I think I'm at the wrong viewing. I looked up at the casket and it wasn't my uncle!! I scooted out of that place fast.. I felt horrible. Just what everyone wants to do. Cause a seen at a viewing... I wonder if she thought I crashed the place just for the snacks??

    Mom's neurosurgeon appointment today

    in CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER

    Posted

    As the other's have said you have every right to have your mom at home with you. she wants it, you want it and so does your hubby. Those are the only people that matter. Honestly, I think you need to do this so that you will have the peace of mind of knowing that she received the best care and the most love that she could possibly receive. Whether she lives another year or another 50. I think that it would break your heart not to bring her home. Let's face it those places can not give the love and care that a loving family member can.

    Forgive ME for over stepping my bounds but I also think your SF is a very selfish man. Why wouldn't he want her to be with you getting the best possible care? Only a very unkind and selfish man would want anything else. Stand up straight and let him know that you will do what your mother wants. End of story.

    Tell him not to worry... when he gets sick you'll be more than happy to put his sorry little butt in that Nursing Home he likes so much.. :twisted:

    Tami

    Angela's surgery

    in NSCLC GROUP

    Posted

    I'm a one-lunger too.

    There are a bunch of us here so she will be able to ask lots of questions and get lots of support.

    She will be just fine and has many interesting surprises in store as her "inerds" shift around in the coming months. Nothing scary just different.

    She needs to recoup and breathe deep... keep us posted.

    Tami

    Getting to Know You - February 28

    in JUST FOR FUN

    Posted

    My father and mother knew each other as children. My mother and her family moved to Florida, my father and his family (poor and one of 18 children) stayed in PA. My dad met and became engaged to a woman named Maxine and they were together through high school and planned to marry after high school. However WW2 called and off my father went. While on leave he ended up in florida and found my mother (Mary) again. He fell for her and broke things off with Maxine to pursue and eventually marry my mother. After the war they came back to PA and lived. My mom became ill shortly after I was born (the youngest) in her 30's. My dad adored her and took care of her till she passed away at 56. At the same time (actually within a week of each other) Maxine's huband passed away as well. Although they didn't know each other during this time as they had lost touch with each other. Mutual friends reunited the two and after about a year of dating, married. Maxine became the grandmother to my children and loved and cared for my father till he passed away a couple of months ago (he was in his 80's) they had a wonderful relationship and I was blessed by her very much.

    I love the fact that they found there way back to each other again.

    Tami

    Getting to Know You - February 24

    in JUST FOR FUN

    Posted

    Not sure who I'd pick yet still thinking about people I haven't yet seen in concert.... I like Garth Brooks.. saw him before and I loved it.. I wouldn't mind seeing him again.

    Anyway to all you Tim McGraw fans.. he and Faith and doing a show in my home town in June but the tickets are 87.00 a piece!! I love country music but that's too rich for my blood... :(

    I am asking for your prayers

    in HOPE

    Posted

    Ginny,

    I also have the cystic problems although not severe. the fact that she just had a baby 6 months ago may be helping to aggravate things. I know it did with me. the hormone changes etc. before, during and after pregnancy help to make lumps come and go.

    Praying for great results.. FAST!

    Tami

    To Fay A

    in GENERAL

    Posted

    ((((Fay))))

    Prayers for you Fay. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and kindness with us.

    So many from the board have gone on before you and will be there to greet you. May the Lord comfort you and give you peace.

    The beauty of heaven's gardens awaits you now for all eternity. We love you!!

    One Day at a time now

    in CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER

    Posted

    ((((((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

    Surgery question/please help

    in CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER

    Posted

    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. :D

    jcawork is now at peace

    in GRIEF

    Posted

    I am also shocked and sad :cry:

    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

    Fay A. 2-19-06

    in LC SURVIVORS

    Posted

    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

    Hello All

    in INTRODUCE YOURSELF!

    Posted

    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

    Terrible taste in my mouth

    in INTRODUCE YOURSELF!

    Posted

    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

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