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Hans update #2

KathiM
KathiM CSN Member Posts: 8,028 Member
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Procedure went well. Patient was a pain in the neck (read lower body part). Glad to have survived it. The anesthesiologist is a dear friend of both of us, and he was there, not because the procedure warranted it, but because we both were frightened. He talked to Hans thru the entire thing. It was a great comfort. He now has a pacemaker, and the only thing left may be a repacement of it for a newer one (it had been set to 'on demand' pacing before this).

Hans stayed till after supper, and then we came back home. He slept all night. Me, too.

Thank you, thank, you all for your well wishes!!!!!

I went today to my oncologist for my 6th month check. She held my 3" folder on high, looked at me, and said "It's hard to believe that this is even related to you! You are so healthy!" Another victory....my osteoporosis is on the decline, and my cholesterol is the lowest (190/61) I have EVER had!!! Must be my 'cancer' diet...low red meat, loads of fruits and vegies, and very little dairy (lactose intollerant from the chemo...). So, good news all around...

BIG hugs, Kathi
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  • GreeneyedGirl
    GreeneyedGirl CSN Member Posts: 1,077
    #2
    Good reports!
    And a good nights sleep too! Hopefully more of those to come in the days ahead. Thanks for keeping us "abreast" of the situation, we all care so much when tough times happen to our friends here. the good reports are bringing smiles to us. Keep doing what you are doing to have the reports in your favor--eat those fruits and veggies and all the other "stuff" we do to take what control we can over the beast as we refer to "it". And here is to all those unexplored places that you take us to in pictures and stories that are yet to come for you and Hans~
    Melanie
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  • RE
    RE CSN Member Posts: 4,591 Member
    #3
    WONDERFUL NEWS INDEED!!!
    Kathi,

    I am so glad to hear the procedure for Hans went so well! I am also thrilled to hear that your are Healthy!!! You look great in your photo by the way, wonderful smile.

    Sending many many hugs,

    RE
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  • CR1954
    CR1954 CSN Member Posts: 1,390 Member
    #4
    I'm so...
    Kathi, I'm so happy and relieved for you and Hans! It sounds like things are really turning around for both of you!

    All my best wishes!!

    CR
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  • mgm42
    mgm42 CSN Member Posts: 491 Member
    #5
    GREAT!!!!!
    Great news. Kathi, I know what a wonderful support Hans is for you and how scared you must have been. But, you are well and he's on the road to a full recovery. Yeah for our side!!!! Now you can dance naked together.......Take care my dear. The "Hamster" - Marilynn aka mgm42
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  • ohilly
    ohilly CSN Member Posts: 441 Member
    #6
    I'm glad
    Kathi, I'm glad Hans seems to be recovering and that you got a good health report yourself!

    I'm thinking of you.

    Ohilly
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  • tgf
    tgf CSN Member Posts: 950 Member
    #7
    ohilly said:

    I'm glad
    Kathi, I'm glad Hans seems to be recovering and that you got a good health report yourself!

    I'm thinking of you.

    Ohilly

    good news
    Kathi ... thanks for the update on Hans. I know we've all been thinking of both of you. Glad things are going well.

    hugs.
    teena
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  • fauxma
    fauxma CSN Member Posts: 3,577 Member
    #8
    tgf said:

    good news
    Kathi ... thanks for the update on Hans. I know we've all been thinking of both of you. Glad things are going well.

    hugs.
    teena

    Happy to hear that it went
    Happy to hear that it went well and Hans is on the mend. And happy at your good report also. Good news all around.
    Stef
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  • rjjj
    rjjj CSN Member Posts: 1,822 Member
    #9
    You can breathe a sigh
    of relief!! Thank you for keeping us updated. You have been in my prayers. Keep up the good work. and congratulations on such very good news!!
    God Bless
    Jackie
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  • EveningStar2
    EveningStar2 CSN Member Posts: 491 Member
    #10
    So happy for you
    You-both of you- have been through the wringer. Here's to it getting better from here.

    Maureen
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  • creampuff91344
    creampuff91344 CSN Member Posts: 988
    #11
    EveningStar2 said:

    So happy for you
    You-both of you- have been through the wringer. Here's to it getting better from here.

    Maureen

    Kathi, here comes a big
    Kathi, here comes a big "double congratulations". You and Hans have certainly been tested these last few years, and it is about time to get good news on both of you. Everyone has stayed up to date on your posts, and we do appreciate your taking the time to keep us abreast of your situation there. Here's to many happy smiles in the future, and lots of stories about new adventures with you two. Hugs.

    Judy
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  • mmontero38
    mmontero38 CSN Member Posts: 1,510
    #12
    Great news Kathi, both Hans'
    Great news Kathi, both Hans' and yours. Glad you were able to get that much needed rest also. Hugs, Lili
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  • Eil4186
    Eil4186 CSN Member Posts: 949
    #13
    Yea! So glad to hear about
    Yea! So glad to hear about Hans and thank you for keeping us up to date!
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  • Eil4186
    Eil4186 CSN Member Posts: 949
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    RE said:

    WONDERFUL NEWS INDEED!!!
    Kathi,

    I am so glad to hear the procedure for Hans went so well! I am also thrilled to hear that your are Healthy!!! You look great in your photo by the way, wonderful smile.

    Sending many many hugs,

    RE

    Re, your new picture is cute!
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  • chenheart
    chenheart CSN Member Posts: 5,159 Member
    #15
    Good News!!!!!!!
    Need I say how happy I am for you both?? And happy for me too, I might add! Why, you ask? Well, of course I make everything "all about me"~ and I was tiring of holding my breath: blue is sooo not my color! Exhaling feels ever so good!

    How wonderful that you had a close and trusted friend with you to help calm your frayed nerves.


    ALL of your news was so welcomed~ and much deserved.

    Rest together, smile together, and just love each other. There isn't anything quite like that feeling anywhere.

    Thanks for posting Kathi...we love you!

    Hugs,
    Claudia
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  • mimivac
    mimivac CSN Member Posts: 2,143 Member
    #16
    Wow, great to hear!
    That is so wonderful, Kathi! What a relief that you are both home and healthy. Now, Hans can recover with you at his side.

    And how wonderful that you are so healthy. Good to know that your healthy diet is making a difference. That inspires me to stick to mine, even when I don't want to.

    Mimi
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  • Kristin N
    Kristin N CSN Member Posts: 1,968 Member
    #17
    Congrats on your good news!
    Congrats on your good news!
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