chloesmom Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Yesterday, June 20, marked the 8 year anniversary of my lung cancer surgery. It's interesting to me that I didn't even think about it yesterday until last night at about 7pm. when the Cubs/Sox game came on TV. I remembered that I was trying to watch the Cubs/Sox series that weekend I spent in the hospital. Normally I attach a real significance to dates and anniversaries so I'm kind of surprised at myself and wonder why this didn't loom large as it usually does. I do have some upheaval in my life right now-my mom is really sick and having a miserable recovery from a huge surgery, only to have another major surgery in September that holds a lot of uncertainty, and I've recently started a new, fantastic part-time job. But still-that lung surgery day has always been a big day of rememberence for me. I hope this means I'm having emotional recovery (finally!)-it's about time, wouldn't you think? I've already had my surgeon's appointment and chest xray a few weeks ago and everything was fine. Usually I get very upset in the time preceding my appointment, but actually the night before I went for my appointment was my mom's emergency surgery and I only got about two hours of sleep prior to going into the doctor's office-that will really take your mind off your troubles, but I don't recommend it! So, of course I am truly happy for the good fortune I've had being a survivor and wishing my story was more commonplace than it is among those who get lung cancer. Hopefully, that's changing..... Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 kudos and congrats on 8 years!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulette3 Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Congratulations on 8 years Cindy! Hopefully someday I can say the same! Paulette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Baker Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Wow, 8 years! Congrats, Cindy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Congratulations! I am so happy for you. I love your new picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 I think we will all pass on the way you spent the time not worrying about your scans. Heartfelt congratulations on the 8 year mile marker. And prayers that your mom gets through this surgery and the next. Annette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Congrats, Cindy. And prayers for your mother. Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ts Posted June 21, 2011 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Congratulations Cindy. Yes, sometimes our distractions are not the kind we would chose. Best wishes to your Mom as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Fantastic!!! I sure know what you mean about the emotional recovery. Praying that all goes well for your mother. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiveLong Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Yesterday, June 20, marked the 8 year anniversary of my lung cancer surgery. It's interesting to me that I didn't even think about it yesterday until last night at about 7pm. when the Cubs/Sox game came on TV. I remembered that I was trying to watch the Cubs/Sox series that weekend I spent in the hospital.Normally I attach a real significance to dates and anniversaries so I'm kind of surprised at myself and wonder why this didn't loom large as it usually does. I do have some upheaval in my life right now-my mom is really sick and having a miserable recovery from a huge surgery, only to have another major surgery in September that holds a lot of uncertainty, and I've recently started a new, fantastic part-time job. But still-that lung surgery day has always been a big day of remembrance for me. I hope this means I'm having emotional recovery (finally!)-it's about time, wouldn't you think? I've already had my surgeon's appointment and chest xray a few weeks ago and everything was fine. Usually I get very upset in the time preceding my appointment, but actually the night before I went for my appointment was my mom's emergency surgery and I only got about two hours of sleep prior to going into the doctor's office-that will really take your mind off your troubles, but I don't recommend it! So, of course I am truly happy for the good fortune I've had being a survivor and wishing my story was more commonplace than it is among those who get lung cancer. Hopefully, that's changing..... Cindy Congrats on 8 years. I am glad to hear that you have emotionally recovered. However, I also think it is good to remember the experience and grow as much as you can from it which I'm sure you have. My Dad was diagnosed and I saw him courageously battle every day. He had an oxygen concentrator and the whole 9 yards. He didn't make it in the end and some of these memories are painful but I learned some tremendous life lessons from his journey. Congrats on 8 years. You are truly a survivor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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