Pittsburgh or bust

JimboC
JimboC Member Posts: 264
in Esophageal Cancer #1
My wife and I leave for Pittsburgh tomorrow to find out what the mysterious hotspot could be on my recent PET. I've spent the weekend in a bit of a depression. I was so close to going back to work. My incredible employer has held my position for me for six months now even though they are very short staffed. I am holding out hope that this is a relatively quick fix. I will let everyone know what is going on as soon as possible.

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  • chemosmoker
    chemosmoker Member Posts: 501
    #2
    Holding out for GOOD NEWS!!!!!
    Jimbo,
    BEST of wishes and best of luck and LOTS of praying going on for you from here for you to get there and hopefully find out something POSITIVE. Lord knows we could ALL use that around here right now.

    Stay strong keep us posted and know that we are ALL there with you. You are going to the VERY best facility that exists for EC so you have a pretty darn big advantage.

    Great employer. Mine fired me when they found out I had cancer as I would raise the insurance pool for everyone. REALLY NICE HUMANS!! Glad you have a job with human beings. Stay with them when you are well enough to return. They must also value some skill you have; don't discount yourself please!

    We are all pulling for you. Let us know.
    God bless you both and BE CAREFUL TRAVELING!

    -Eric and Michelle
  • bingbing2009
    bingbing2009 Member Posts: 177
    #3
    Keep your chin up!
    Jimbo,

    Try to stay positive. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers.

    Have a safe trip!

    Melinda
  • Heeran
    Heeran Member Posts: 171
    #4
    I'm Praying
    I'm praying that you get good news about the mysterious node.
  • casp42
    casp42 Member Posts: 79
    #5
    Heeran said:

    I'm Praying
    I'm praying that you get good news about the mysterious node.

    stay postive!
    Positive, positive, positive!!

    Prayers to you Jimbo, your going to the best!

    Carolyn
  • TerryV
    TerryV Member Posts: 887
    #6
    Best wishes for good news!
    Jimbo,

    Praying for positive news to come from your trip to Pittsburgh! We need a smile on the board again.

    Sending prayers and positive thoughts your direction.

    Terry
  • Ginny_B
    Ginny_B Member Posts: 532
    #7
    Jim, write as soon as you
    Jim, write as soon as you can with an update! God bless your employer! Just shows there's a lot of love around, eh?

    Ginny
  • JimboC
    JimboC Member Posts: 264
    #8
    We're in Pittsburgh, staying
    We're in Pittsburgh, staying at Shadyside Family house. Just had Boston Market for dinner. I forgot to share one of my UPMC MIE Recovery tips. If you are on liquids and ask at Boston Market, they will pour you off some broth from the chicken soup. I lived on that pretty much for two weeks while I was being evaluated for the chile leak. I'll let everyone know what I find out tomorrow.
  • Ginny_B
    Ginny_B Member Posts: 532
    #9
    JimboC said:

    We're in Pittsburgh, staying
    We're in Pittsburgh, staying at Shadyside Family house. Just had Boston Market for dinner. I forgot to share one of my UPMC MIE Recovery tips. If you are on liquids and ask at Boston Market, they will pour you off some broth from the chicken soup. I lived on that pretty much for two weeks while I was being evaluated for the chile leak. I'll let everyone know what I find out tomorrow.

    Good luck!!! Hugs!

    Good luck!!! Hugs!
  • annalan
    annalan Member Posts: 138
    #10
    JimboC said:

    We're in Pittsburgh, staying
    We're in Pittsburgh, staying at Shadyside Family house. Just had Boston Market for dinner. I forgot to share one of my UPMC MIE Recovery tips. If you are on liquids and ask at Boston Market, they will pour you off some broth from the chicken soup. I lived on that pretty much for two weeks while I was being evaluated for the chile leak. I'll let everyone know what I find out tomorrow.

    Really need some good news. Fingers crossed for you.
    Ann (2)
  • paul61
    paul61 Member Posts: 1,392 Member
    #11
    JimboC said:

    We're in Pittsburgh, staying
    We're in Pittsburgh, staying at Shadyside Family house. Just had Boston Market for dinner. I forgot to share one of my UPMC MIE Recovery tips. If you are on liquids and ask at Boston Market, they will pour you off some broth from the chicken soup. I lived on that pretty much for two weeks while I was being evaluated for the chile leak. I'll let everyone know what I find out tomorrow.

    Hoping for good news!!
    Jimbo,

    Good luck tomorrow. I hope you have a good nights rest tonight and you get good news tomorrow.

    I know this has been a very long weekend for you. But tomorrow you will know what the plan is and hopefully it will be something that can be taken care of easily.

    Best of luck,

    Paul Adams
    McCormick, South Carolina
  • jojoshort
    jojoshort Member Posts: 230 Member
    #12
    JimboC said:

    We're in Pittsburgh, staying
    We're in Pittsburgh, staying at Shadyside Family house. Just had Boston Market for dinner. I forgot to share one of my UPMC MIE Recovery tips. If you are on liquids and ask at Boston Market, they will pour you off some broth from the chicken soup. I lived on that pretty much for two weeks while I was being evaluated for the chile leak. I'll let everyone know what I find out tomorrow.

    Keeping you in my thoughts
    Good luck and and chin up. We are here waiting with you.
    Jo-Ann
  • Ericalynn
    Ericalynn Member Posts: 200
    #13
    JimboC said:

    We're in Pittsburgh, staying
    We're in Pittsburgh, staying at Shadyside Family house. Just had Boston Market for dinner. I forgot to share one of my UPMC MIE Recovery tips. If you are on liquids and ask at Boston Market, they will pour you off some broth from the chicken soup. I lived on that pretty much for two weeks while I was being evaluated for the chile leak. I'll let everyone know what I find out tomorrow.

    Please Keep us posted
    Jim,
    I'm hopping all goes well with your appointment tomorrow please let us know.
    I'll keep my positive thoughts heading north towards UPMC.
    Erica
  • ham6789
    ham6789 Member Posts: 29
    #14
    JimboC said:

    We're in Pittsburgh, staying
    We're in Pittsburgh, staying at Shadyside Family house. Just had Boston Market for dinner. I forgot to share one of my UPMC MIE Recovery tips. If you are on liquids and ask at Boston Market, they will pour you off some broth from the chicken soup. I lived on that pretty much for two weeks while I was being evaluated for the chile leak. I'll let everyone know what I find out tomorrow.

    awaiting the GOOD NEWS
    Jim stay positive. My prayers are with you. Let us know as soon as possible as to what r ur options.

    My first Pet scheduled for 11/15. I am looking for good news.....Love you man

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