Geri Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 ....and it's a bit dauinting. I saw my lung oncologist yesterday and told him I wouldn't be back. You see, he's seen me since November 2001 and said a few years ago that whenever I was ready I didn't need to see him anymore. Well, yesterday I was ready and I did it. He said that my sclc was a thing of the past, that I have other things to worry about right now, not the least of which being a 5+ hour round trip to Dartmouth Hitchcock in New Hampshire. Anyway last week I had a CT ordered by the Cardiologist in Boston so had the report forwarded to my very special lung guy who was pleased with his bit of it and.............Ladies and Gentlemen, (drum roll please) NED is still in the house and hopefully he won't be leaving any time soon. So I've graduated from the lc oncology department and now everything is in Boston This truly was a mixed emotion decision, I shall miss my dr and I feel liberated but scared to be without backup for the first time in nearly 9 years. I shall now go and find my big girl panties, I am a grown woman after all and I can handle anything..........I think Take care everyone Geri Don't forget the Boston Walk on Novmebr 6th, we'd love tro see you there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 BIG HAPPY HUGS FOR YOU GERI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (((())))) (((((Geri)))))))))))) and many of them to go yet!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Geri, this is great news but I can understand the 'little scary' part. Big girl pants = thongs???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Happy to hear your good news. Congratulations! Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 Congratulations Geri! That is wonderful news! My very, very, very best to you. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet B Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Wow Geri - that is AWESOME news!!! (I totally understand the scary part though - I got nervous when my doctor changed my scans from 3 to 5 months!) I am hoping to meet you in Boston in November! peace - janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieB Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 This is wonderful news!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ts Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Geri, This was brave and good news. But did I miss your explanation for the last bit of your history? Obviously, more than a few months have passed, thankfully - but I furl my brow every time I read that. Best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 Thanks for the good wishes as I embark on life without my lung guy. Maybe I should have stayed with him............hmmm, just the thought of it...........Oh well, I half a dozen other doctors to take over and I have you guys to prop me up (as you'v e done on so many occasions). ts, I'm not sure what you're confused about - do you mean the bit about my LVAD? Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Geri, I missed this yesterday but I am so thrilled for you. Cutting the cord is a long way off for me but I can imagine how scary but wonderful it would be. Hope your other stuff (heart I believe) gets taken care of real soon also. I love Boston but am not flying yet. Also, I'll just be home a few weeks before the date after traveling all summer. But I'm tucking all these possibilities in my pocket for future years. Would love to meet you and Janet and whomever else shows up for the Boston walk. Judy in KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Good for you, Geri. I SO understand your mixed emotions. But he will always be there IF - IF - IF the need should ever arise. He must be feeling so very confident that is NOT a likelihood. And how is the rest going? Do you have your new - 'new' normal down pat yet? You certainly are inspirational and I know how you hate to hear anything of the sort. Life handed you a whole damn crate of lemons and you are using them in your margueritas!!! Good for you! Hope you had a wonderful anniversary. I'm sdre it was quite an emotional one. What color ore those big girl panties? Need a visual, ya know ! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joppette Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 How awesome to be free from that doctor. I'm with you, there's lots of others to take over for that one! I'm with ts though, when I read the last part of your bio and it says pacemaker installed, two months to live, and the LVAD, I didn't understand that. And I'd like to know how you are overall, not just with respect to lung cancer. Hope your heart is beating well and healthily! Judy in MI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Yeah Geri!!!!! You and NED make such a terrific couple. And don't worry, you will always have your buddies here at LCSC to cheer you on. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ts Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Geri (and Judy in MI), I see if I read it another way - you were saying two months IF you didn't have the LVAD? So, keep those batteries charged! Best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 ts, looked and saw that too. Isn't modern technology amazing. Judy in KW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted August 20, 2010 Author Share Posted August 20, 2010 You're all right. the LVAD is keeping me alive.........I just have to remember not to change both batteries at the same time I have just had my pace maker checked today and it's working just dandy thank you very much. Aparently it's worked a few times and I didn't even have a clue All in all I'm very lucky, I literally have a new life ahead of me and I aim to enjoy it! Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted August 20, 2010 Share Posted August 20, 2010 Geri, Congratulations! Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Here it is a little late but sincere..... CONGRATS GERI!!!! And I must say, I couldn't have happened to a nicer person... I am overjoyed for your news. WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Congratulations Geri-- I am so glad for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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