daggiesmom Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 OK, went to the GP and the oncologist today (boy, was I tired when I got home). Both are extremely pleased with my outcome. Seems they both think I'm a bit of a walking miracle. The oncologist has a friend who wants to review all my case history to write about me for the cancer community. He said what happened to me was so extremely rare that he felt it deserves to be shared. He had never seen a case where a fistula sort of "explodes" 3 years after treatment. But I am getting stronger every day. I have exercises to do and hopefully I'll be able to stay awake longer during the day. I guess when you're in an induced coma your body gets really used to resting ALOT. Well, now it's time to Move MY BUTT. So I guess I have to swear off OPRAH and DR.PHIL It feels good to be back. And Brian sure can do without OPRAH and Dr. Phil!!!!!! Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 JOANIE!!!!!!!!! wow, just seeing your screen name and that "hooray" which was clearly YOU, and not Brian (though we love him) brought joy to my heart. we always knew you were one-of-a-kind. now, I guess, the medical literature will too! keep up the GREAT work. you are absolutely incredible. xoxo bunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Hooray, indeed, Joanie! You rock! Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Great to hear such wonderful news Joanie!! I always enoy reading posts like this! Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 WONDERFUL news Joanie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 ((((Joanie)))), I have always felt you were a miracle...right here on this board!! Oh yes I did! You wrote me a LONG time ago with hope and I clung to that and still do. I hope it is only fatigue you must deal with and that you soon catch up on all your rest. You are certainly a woman who should have novels written about - and perhaps that will happen in the medical journals . Love and my very good wishes, Joanie, Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 My Brian named you Spunky for very good reason! Love P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 It is soooo good to see you back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eppie Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Joanie, let me knowwhen you feel up to dancing...we'll two step all night to celebrate!!!! Hugs, Eppie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Terrific! Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 So happy to hear this!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Joanie! So glad the news is good. There must be a nice mall around where you could do some walking. Hey a little power shopping is good exercise. Glad you're getting some strength back. We always knew you were special but getting written up in a medical journal is no way to get your 15 minutes of fame! All the best Joanie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Thank you for the good news, Higs Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 So glad for you Joanie, you deserve it! Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 WALKING MIRACLE! What a name to have to live up to! Miracle is great, but walking puts the pressure on! Go Joanie. I am so glad that things turned out for the good for you. We were all pretty worried. I can say that now that you are out of the woods. Great to have you back, Joanie! Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Wow! You really are something!! Something very special!!! Congratulations on your great progress! Nancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Joanie, are you going to star as yourself in the Lifetime movie "Walking Miracle". This is great news and I agree with Rochelle, power shopping is great exercise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Way to go Joanie! Perhaps you could walk to Cindi's Pub for some exercisse for a week and next week, you could jog there? Glad you're on the mend. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francesbean Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Loving the great news:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midge Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Joanie, You are absolutely a walking miracle!!!! So glad you are! Midge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Hi Joanie, I don't want to sound dumb here but was it s Fistula and that it exploded?? It sounds horrible. Soooooo glad you are home and getting stronger everyday. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Well of course you're a walking miracle! You're our Joanie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorja Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Joanie, I am so extremely happy for you! You are such a survivor!!!! love, jorja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Joanie..What great news..I am so glad you are back and doing well..Prayers continue for Miss Miracle.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 YOU GO GIRL!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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