RAY A Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Hello my brothers and sisters, Just wanted to drop a note to let every one know how my surgery went to remove my adrenal gland as I promised I would. I went in Sept 3rd (day after my birthday). The surgery went very very well. My surgeon is awesome. When I woke they brought me to ICU because the nurses there only have two patients to care for at a time and my doc wanted me to have the best care. Two days I went to a regular room. The nurses were great. My surgeon said the gland came out clean and wasn’t attached to anything and there was no evidence of any other tumors. He also told me if it was him he would done the same thing. They wouldn’t let me eat anything until my organs started working (if you get what I mean). I didn’t eat for 4 days. Finally thinks started working and I was able to eat. Even thou it was a liquid diet at first and then when everything else started working and I was able to have regular food, (if that’s what you want to call it.) Well I was in the hospital for 1 week because my blood level had to rise back to be where it was before I stopped my comedian. Since I have been home I have been improving everyday. Today I got a CT scan that my Onoc wanted me to get so we have a new start point. Tomorrow I will see my Onoc and will start my chemo again. When I was in the hospital he came and visited me and I ask him what chemo we were going to do and he said he wanted to stay with the Alimta(sp?). Monday I will be back to work. That will be three weeks since surgery. I hope and pray that no more tumors come anywhere else. But to be honest I’m worried about the last scan I had when the Radiologist and my Onoc said there was a spot in my hip joint that they both felt was just bursitis. I sure hope so. Well Just want to thank all of you guys for you prayers and well wishes. Love you all God Bless Us All Ray A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 I am glad to hear you are headed back to work and that seems to be going well. Good luck with the next chemo and keep updating us. We have missed you the last couple of weeks. Curtis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Ray, It sounds like your surgery went very well. Its hard to believe that you will be ready for work after just 3 weeks...that is wonderful. Take care of yourself and don't rush too much at a time. Still in my prayers. Nina PS>>>.Great to have you back!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Ray-- Sounds like great news. Listen to Nina and ease back into things. Great to have you back!!! Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Ray, great to hear from you. And great news too. Keep us posted. Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Ray! Glad to see you back here. I thought I was gonna have to fine you for taking to long to update us. Glad you are doing well. Rochelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Way to go Ray,glad things are working out and your doing such a great job of recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Ray, I hope you just have a burr in your butt... Good to see you got first class care at "Club Med" and that you're back among the posting! Heal, Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 It's great to see your nice smile again, Ray. Welcome back! I'm so glad you're feeling better. Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Sounds great, Ray! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Atta boy, Ray - keep fighting! Glad to hear from you. Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kim Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Way to go Ray!!! Work sucks until there's a chance you won't get to go back to it! Enjoy work as much as possible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayFrog Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Glad everything went A-OK....take it easy!! Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeTaa Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 So glad to read the good news!! Praying for us all, TeeTaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Glad things went well, Ray. XOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheresaKB Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Ray, It's great to see your smiling face again. Way to go. Praying for us all, Theresa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Good news Ray. Glad to hear that you are on the mend. TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathy Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Hi Ray, It is sooo good to see you..I am so glad everything seems to have gone well for you..3 weeks and back to work,amazing . You are certainly an inspiration..Keep fighting brother XO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneC Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Ray, It's good to hear from you and I'm glad everything has gone well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted September 24, 2004 Share Posted September 24, 2004 Ray, So glad all went well, only 3 weeks and you are ready for work, that is amazing. Celebrate the good recovery. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 Hey Ray. Sure is good to see your smilin' mug again. Sounds like you had a good crew looking after you. Hope all goes well with the chemo (as well as can be expected). Don't work too hard. Take care Ray. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 Ray- You sound very upbeat and optimistic! I'm so very glad everything went well (I've been gone and news of the surgery was a surprise to me!). You know I am pullin for you! David P- Great new picture and nice to "hear" your encouraging voice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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