Nancy B Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Hey you guys, I'm home. Thanks to all of you for the thoughts and prayers. I thought of you all constantly. They went in the same incision as the last two times and got far enough to figure out it is small cell. They did a roter rooter job on me (cleaned out scar tissue) and closed me up. Feels like they stuck a blender in there. It is just as painful as if they had actually removed something meaningful. I didn't get the chest tubes, the Foley or the iv lines in my neck out until yesterday. I kept getting all tied up in all the wires. They turned off the epidural yesterday am to see if I could tolerate the pain and then removed it last night. I will make an appointment with my oncologist on Monday to see when we start chemo and he may overlap with radiation. The small cell has already gone to another place in the lung, but nothing else lites up on the recent PET. My Mom, a sweetheart, flew out from Florida on Sunday, went to the hospital on Monday with me and didn't leave until we came home today. She slept in a recliner chair that didn't recline. Well, it would for about a minute and then would pop back up. Never a word of complaint and all the nurses just loved her. Couldn't have made it without her. I can't drive as long as I am on Vicodin but do hope to be back to work in 2 weeks. I really feel pretty good as long as I stay ahead of the pain. I have so much to catch up on here on the board. Hope you all have been well. I will check in again real soon. Love and hugs to you all, Nancy B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 ((((((Nancy)))))) I'm so happy to see you post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastCoastLadi Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Nancy Welcome back! You sound like you are in good spirits. Now it's going to be onto the next phase in your treatment, but I know you will be able to take it. I'm sending the good vibes your way!!!! Grace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda661 Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 You sound great Nancy......hoping you really are as great as you sound here (good vibes as Ladi said), definitely. Please keep us posted and soooooo glad to have you back! Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Oh Nancy, it is SOOOOOOOOO great to see you posting. I have had you so close and in prayer that I think God is tired of me by now. I do hope your plan just blasts that new SCLC out of this world!!!!! Want you to conquer this yet a THIRD time, ya know!?!?! Love you, dear friend of mine, whom I've never seen. Let's get this out of the way!!! Love, Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Welcome back!!! Hope the pain subsides soon, but be sure to take it easy for now. Watch a few good movies!! gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 A big WELCOME BACK, Nancy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Nancy, So glad to see you back. I continue to keep you in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Nancy,welcome back.I am glad you are home and on the mend again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Great to hear from you Nancy. Sorry to hear about more spots but will be praying for you to get over the pain of the surgery quickly and that further treatments will get rid of all mets. pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonni Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Hi Nancy....was soooo happy to see your post...I was thinking about you on your day of surgery...and praying of course...I hope you feel as good as you sound..you sound great.. And God Bless your dear Mom...aren't Mom's just wonderful...Ok hon...take good care of yourself and don't push going back to work...make sure you are ready...take care... hugs...PamS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Boy am I glad to see you. I am so glad you are back and came through things ok. Good luck with treatment. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamataca Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Like the others, I was so glad to "see" you here! You truly inspire me. Your third time will be the charm, right? Lots of prayers and all good vibes going out to you. Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 I am so glad you are back at home and I hope the pain can be manageable for you. Prayers for good results from your upcoming treatments. ((Nancy)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Nancy, I have had you in my thoughts and prayers for a while now. It was so good to see and read your post. You sound great and I hope you will be feeling that way soon. Like some others said, don't rush going back to work. It is such a shame you had to go through all the surgery etc. At least now they know what they are dealing with and can make plans that will work. You are such a strong, brave lady. It makes me proud just to "know" you. Now lets get that next plan in operation and get you well. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 I am glad you are out of there Nancy. I hope you have a speedy recovery and can nail the cancer again with chemo. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 So glad to see you post Nancy! Rest up and keep us updated. I hope you have smooth sailing with the treatment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Glad your home and on the mend. Take it easy! Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Glad your home, resting and posting. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Nancy, I'm so happy to see that you've been released from the hospital. Now that you're home, you can recover. Get your strength back, be good to yourself...still in my thoughts all the time. Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze100 Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Welcome home Nancy. It must feel so good to be back and out of that stinky old hospital! Best wishes! Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Hey Nancy! Welcome home, welcome back~ Glad to hear you are doing ok and sending lots of prayers and of course positive thoughts to you for the treatment as well as the recovery~ Hugs Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Nancy, So pleased you are home and feeling up to posting. Hoping for a speedy recovery. Good thoughts and prayers for you, Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Great to have you back! Take care and God bless! Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Nancy, Welcome home Glad to see you are well enough to post, you are never far from my thoughts, espcially when Alan and are watching the Drag races. Praying you can stay ahead of the pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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