Skiffin ~ 13JUN2014

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Skiffin16
Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
edited June 2014 in Head and Neck Cancer #1

Well friends and neighbors.....

 

Following in my true abi-normal self, Friday the 13th and a full moon, LOL

 

I think I might have finally reached the corner on this long azz block I've been walking.

I haven't thrown up for a few days, which is wonderful... Eating still isn't going so well, mainly Ensure, but I am managing a few things... I made some Black Bean Soup yesterday, and managed to eat a big bowl no problems..., and luckly black beans don't seem to make me gassy for some reason.

I have noticed that from laying and sitting around so much that when I stand up and walk straightened up, that ny abdominal muscles are really tight and hurting.

So I need to make an effort to walk more and straighten up.

Starting to get a little strength back, but that will come with more food.

I know in the big picture, my stuff is small compared to many here.

 

But I really do appreciate the support for Shelley and myself.., you guys/ladies are truly family.

 

John

 

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  • Pumakitty
    Pumakitty Member Posts: 652
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    Hi

    John,

     

    I am so glad that things are getting better for you.  I will continue to pray that your road to recovery continues to get better.  Love and hugs always and forever.

     

    Kathy

  • Greg53
    Greg53 Member Posts: 849
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    Pumakitty said:

    Hi

    John,

     

    I am so glad that things are getting better for you.  I will continue to pray that your road to recovery continues to get better.  Love and hugs always and forever.

     

    Kathy

    Good News!

    Skiff

    Glad to hear you're getting better!  Hang in there Dude, before you know it you'll be out there loading up the livewells!

    Greg

  • jim and i
    jim and i Member Posts: 1,788 Member
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    Good news to hear. Even made

    Good news to hear. Even made the soup yourself. Keep up the positive attitudes and walking. I know Shelley is thankful the black beans are low octane. LOL  Keeping you both in prayer

    Debbie

  • phrannie51
    phrannie51 Member Posts: 4,716
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    Finally.....the corner is in sight!!!

    This has been a long old haul, John.....and I'm glad to hear you're finally feeling better!  No gas with Black beeans.....interesting :).....thought beans were guarenteed to be the musical fruit.  Sending positive mojo, that the other corners come faster and you'll be around that block soon.

    p

  • debbiejeanne
    debbiejeanne Member Posts: 3,102 Member
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    John, so glad to hear you are

    John, so glad to hear you are doing better.  I pray you continue on that road and will be out fishing soon.

    God bless you,

    dj

  • donfoo
    donfoo Member Posts: 1,771 Member
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    now - around the block again....

    Hey,

    So good to know you are typing away again. Good sign of progress. I hear sets of crunches are great for fixing up those lazy muscles.Wink

    Not seen much posted about beans and gass......... Indian food has a huge variety of spices and a number fall into the category called digestives. They do wonders degassing and help your stomach processes foods. Common ones are ginger and garlic. A special one called asafoetida is especially good. Throw these into the pot and listen to the silence. lol 

    Asafoetida is measured in pinches so go easy on that one.

    Take care, Don

  • Guzzle
    Guzzle Member Posts: 710
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    donfoo said:

    now - around the block again....

    Hey,

    So good to know you are typing away again. Good sign of progress. I hear sets of crunches are great for fixing up those lazy muscles.Wink

    Not seen much posted about beans and gass......... Indian food has a huge variety of spices and a number fall into the category called digestives. They do wonders degassing and help your stomach processes foods. Common ones are ginger and garlic. A special one called asafoetida is especially good. Throw these into the pot and listen to the silence. lol 

    Asafoetida is measured in pinches so go easy on that one.

    Take care, Don

    Indian Food!

    Don, mate got a PM reply from John which further demonstrates that unique humour still rolling. You are indominatable mate! IM hoping hes learning to love soccer as we speak (and importantly cascading this learning to the 'missus'). Great game on now but Im afraid 8 days out of treatment my experiment with beer has failed and there us a good chance John will beat me to one (and probably a curry also) Have a great weekend, G

  • josh r.
    josh r. Member Posts: 264 Member
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    Good news

    Hi John and Shelley,

    It's wonderful to hear your positive fibs, if not other "sounds" due to your soups influence. Gas it up and get out there as soon as possible! josh r.

  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,722 Member
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    two steps forward

    John,

    I will have a bowl of that black bean soup even if it doesn’t make me gassy.

    I am glad you are better, now straighten up.

    Matt

  • hwt
    hwt Member Posts: 2,328 Member
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    CivilMatt said:

    two steps forward

    John,

    I will have a bowl of that black bean soup even if it doesn’t make me gassy.

    I am glad you are better, now straighten up.

    Matt

    Glad to read

    Glad to ready your post and hearing some positives. I know it has been a very difficult road. Baby steps, my friend, baby steps....they will get you to where you need to be. 

  • Noellesmom
    Noellesmom Member Posts: 1,859 Member
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    sounds like progress

    Glad things are improving, John.

  • patricke
    patricke Member Posts: 570
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    GLAD TO HEAR

    Hey John,

    I'm glad to hear that you made it around the corner, and that things are a little easier for you.  I hope that you are able to keep enlarging your diet, and continue regaining your strength, keep those black beans coming.  You will soon be back on your boat floundering in the bay.  Keep It Mov'in Forward!

    PATRICK

  • Jan Trinks
    Jan Trinks Member Posts: 477
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    Wonderful News

    John:

     

    So glad you're turning the corner.  Y'all are in my prayers constantly and it's good to hear you're eating a few things now.  Hope it's not too much longer before you're out fishing again; I'm sure they wonder where you've been!

     

    Jan (Basketcase)

  • dunedintech
    dunedintech Member Posts: 90
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    Great News

    Hi Skiffin - great to read you are on the upward trajectory and back posting! 

    Happy eating. 

    CPC

  • wmc
    wmc Member Posts: 1,804
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    Glad you're doing good.better

    John glad to hear your doing better and keeping some down. It's hard enough to eat, but when you loose it thats makes it so much harder on you. Hang in there as we know you will. Still sending prayers to you and Shelly.

    Bill

  • Mikemetz
    Mikemetz Member Posts: 465 Member
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    Encouraging!

    John,

    Good to hear some encouraging news.  Keep up the progress. 

    mike

     

  • cureitall66
    cureitall66 Member Posts: 913
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    Up and around....

    Glad you're up and around.  You will be chasing Shelley in no time....Laughing.  Keep up with the soup making. There is such a variety to make and probably very easy to get it down and keep down.

    Progress is coming, hang in there!

    ~C

  • fisrpotpe
    fisrpotpe Member Posts: 1,349 Member
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    Warrior

    man dude, you are a big time warrior!

    so proud of you with the fight you fight daily and hourly. then be full of positive attitude. 

    keep errr going in that forward direction, like the little engine that could! 

    john 

  • Grandmax4
    Grandmax4 Member Posts: 723
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    thinking of you Skif

    hope all is going well and you're on the road to recovery...the walleye and yellow perch are making Lake Erie the place to be.....take care of yourself, thnking of you, also ,Shelley , don't forget to take care of you

  • Crazymom
    Crazymom Member Posts: 339 Member
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    get well soon

    hoping for a quick recovery....Ann

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