[Tommi]

Cancer is a pesky stop along our long road of life. In the wake of all the tests, and surgery and scary nights and days, just know there are millions of cancer survivors here on Planet Earth. "The Big C" is no longer the death sentence it once was for everyone that had a diagnosis.We stand tall (well ~ some of us don't stand tall as others but we think we do* ) We have been there, done that, and moved on.

For those of us, and those that have loved ones going through a scary time , and for those caring about and for the folks that need your love and encouragement I send Big Baskets of Love and candy and flowers.

claybaby, you are gonna be squeaky clean. So, you must have a while to get ready for the recovery at home process. Get a maid. Get a cook. Get comfy jammies that will be easy on and off.

They told me I couldn't lift anything heavier than a loaf of bread for the first several weeks and no sex****. and I was dating this beautiful, Hollywoood make-up artist, who came to take care of me post-op~~and ...well, I just knew that thing about no sex did not apply in my case* I did NOT lift any bread

Originally Posted by DapperButch

I can "one up" you both.

My GI guy is this sweet, cute nerdy guy who has a huge smile and just randomly blushes for no reason.

After the colonoscopy as my g.f. was standing next to me and he was giving me the results I said, "You are really cute. If I wasn't gay I would be into you" (or something along those lines). Poor guy got all embarrassed and blushed (I think he did, anyway...I was all drugged up!). And imagine this, I did not remember I had said that until a couple of months after it happened! My g.f. had never mentioned it.

And he was proud ...He probably is still sharing that story.

Originally Posted by DapperButch

Just wanted to mention that my partner's mother's surgery went well and she is now home. They say that it went well. They will get the results of the biopsy on the lymph nodes next Tuesday.

Dapper, While she is waiting I hope she can visualize her lil nodes being all nice and clean and clear of any cancer.

Originally Posted by claybaby

My surgery is scheduled for December 9th! I am to be an early AM case...sooo....I will have an Exploratory Laparoscopy with Colectomy (colon resection) via open abdomen AND a Total Hystero via same incision! The Gastro Oncologist is going in first, then when he is done, the Gynie Oncologist will do her hystero magic! I will be in the hospital for 7 to 10 days. Rather than try to update each personally, UPDATES will be posted here!!! I am so going to kick this bugger's royal ass...mess with me..I will show it who is Alpha here!!! <smiles>
PS I have the lovely good luck to have to do a second colonoscopy the 29th. This time I get day one a bottle of mag. citrate, day two a GALLON of GoLytely! I will be having a "GoLytely" martini party..and will gladly share a glass with any of you....smiles...have an awesome day...Clay

They are really going to take a good peak and some video's maybe for next season reruns.

Well clay, you will have the cleanest bowel that side of the Rio Grande and a grande time with all that drinkin'. Glad to see that you have two specialists doing the surgery.

Originally Posted by mustangjeano

Dapper, thanks for the update on your partner's Mom. Glad the surgery went well and I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers.
Clay, You are a warrior man. You are inspiring. I will be with you in spirit and prayer.
Jeano

Hey Jeano , we'll keep the fireplace stoked and the warm comfy wishes flowing. Glad to see you here.

Tommi