Skiffin Update 5/7/14

Ingrid K
Ingrid K Member Posts: 813
in Head and Neck Cancer #1

Well John is having a bit of a hard time getting comfortable at home.  He has had a fever (got antibiotics for that); has had some acid reflux issues (got meds for that), still having some nausea.  This was major surgery so it is going to take a while to get his old abi-normal self back.

So... some more good mojo is needed.

He and Shelley are very grateful for all of your support.  And I thank you as well.

 

 

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  • phrannie51
    phrannie51 Member Posts: 4,716
    #2
    Sending anti-nausea mojo

    to you John!  We MISS YOU!!!  Is there anyway you can sleep through this crappy part?

    p

  • Ingrid K
    Ingrid K Member Posts: 813
    #3
    phrannie51 said:

    Sending anti-nausea mojo

    to you John!  We MISS YOU!!!  Is there anyway you can sleep through this crappy part?

    p

    good idea P51

    Phrannie, I am with you on this....

    if he could just get comfortable it would be great to just sleep for a while.  Shelley has tried several different tricks (special slanted pillow, propping him up so he is more upright)....so far nothing is working well enough.

    Maybe he needs to jog around the house a bit more so he is more tired.

     

  • debbiejeanne
    debbiejeanne Member Posts: 3,102 Member
    #4
    well, darn, i'm sorry to hear

    well, darn, i'm sorry to hear that.  saying prayers for all to get better.

    hugs, prayers, and good mojo,

    dj

  • Guzzle
    Guzzle Member Posts: 710
    #5
    debbiejeanne said:

    well, darn, i'm sorry to hear

    well, darn, i'm sorry to hear that.  saying prayers for all to get better.

    hugs, prayers, and good mojo,

    dj

    Pass my best

    Thinking of them both of him and hoping for speedy recovery. G.

  • DrMary
    DrMary Member Posts: 531 Member
    #6
    Thanks

    I've been off the list for a long time - when I heard about John, I had to check back in.  Sending as much mojo as I have.

  • KTeacher
    KTeacher Member Posts: 1,103 Member
    #7
    DrMary said:

    Thanks

    I've been off the list for a long time - when I heard about John, I had to check back in.  Sending as much mojo as I have.

    Missed you

    You have been gone way to long.  You have been missed.  I saw your pictures on Dawn's FB, looks like all is well.

  • KTeacher
    KTeacher Member Posts: 1,103 Member
    #8
    Prayers

    Hopefully some relief soon.  Prayers for healing and rest.

  • DrMary
    DrMary Member Posts: 531 Member
    #9
    KTeacher said:

    Missed you

    You have been gone way to long.  You have been missed.  I saw your pictures on Dawn's FB, looks like all is well.

    So far

    all is well.  It is still hard for me to read posts on this list, but I figured it was time to put on my big girll pants and do it.

  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #10
    Skiff...

    Just a quick thanks to all...

    I am home, pretty much sick as a dog, but just a tiny bit better most days.

    Right now it's mainly all about hydration and calories and lots of rest..

    Keep the thoughts prayers coming please...

     

    JG

  • fisrpotpe
    fisrpotpe Member Posts: 1,349 Member
    #11
    Chin Up

    Hey John, keep that chin up! Soon you'll be out catching your daily limit's. 

    Prayers for rest for you and Shelly. 

    john

     

  • KTeacher
    KTeacher Member Posts: 1,103 Member
    #12
    Skiffin16 said:

    Skiff...

    Just a quick thanks to all...

    I am home, pretty much sick as a dog, but just a tiny bit better most days.

    Right now it's mainly all about hydration and calories and lots of rest..

    Keep the thoughts prayers coming please...

     

    JG

    Hydration and calories

    That sounds familiar.  Don't forget peach slices!  Hope the girls are being easy with you!  Prayers for you and your wonderful Shelley.  Caregivers are the best.

  • CivilMatt
    CivilMatt Member Posts: 4,724 Member
    #13
    keep moving forward

    John.

    Hang in there; you will be over the hump soon.

    Matt

  • KB56
    KB56 Member Posts: 318 Member
    #14
    Skiffin16 said:

    Skiff...

    Just a quick thanks to all...

    I am home, pretty much sick as a dog, but just a tiny bit better most days.

    Right now it's mainly all about hydration and calories and lots of rest..

    Keep the thoughts prayers coming please...

     

    JG

    Home

    John, heading to Florida (Lakeland) tomorrow to see my mom for Mother's Day.   I'm going to bring a Texas size stack of positive vibes and deliver them personally to the state of Florida with your name on them.    

    Keep moving forward John and I know it must have been a tough road so far but  If anyone can do it you can.  Plus I hear the fish are really going to start biting in a few weeks so you have time to heal enough that maybe you can be there when they do!

     

    All the best,

    Keith

  • Hondo
    Hondo Member Posts: 6,636 Member
    #15
    Skiffin16 said:

    Skiff...

    Just a quick thanks to all...

    I am home, pretty much sick as a dog, but just a tiny bit better most days.

    Right now it's mainly all about hydration and calories and lots of rest..

    Keep the thoughts prayers coming please...

     

    JG

    Hi John

    Take it easy my friend and don’t overdo it, it takes time to heal and you want to heal right. We will keep the prayers going for you and hope that soon you will be up and fishing again.

     

    In God’s Workshop

    Tim Hondo

  • cureitall66
    cureitall66 Member Posts: 913
    #16
    Thanks for the update......

    Nice to hear from you John.  Thanks for checking in with us.  Glad things are getting better for you.

    ~C

  • jim and i
    jim and i Member Posts: 1,788 Member
    #17
    Sending John all the mojo

    Sending John all the mojo I've got and lots of prayer too. God give Shelley strength to comfort JOhn and heal John quickly and throughly.

    Bless you John and Shelley

     

  • ahollie
    ahollie Member Posts: 84
    #18
    maybe if she dresses in a

    maybe if she dresses in a cute nurse outfit he will feel better! ;) ...praying for you to have some comfort!

  • Duggie88
    Duggie88 Member Posts: 760 Member
    #19
    ahollie said:

    maybe if she dresses in a

    maybe if she dresses in a cute nurse outfit he will feel better! ;) ...praying for you to have some comfort!

    HMMMM

    Hoepfully Shelley reads this and takes ahollie's advise. Will it help? Certainly ain't gonna hurt.

    I have my spies watching over John. They tell me Shelley is doing one hell of a job even without the nurse outfit.

          Jeff

  • Guzzle
    Guzzle Member Posts: 710
    #20
    Duggie88 said:

    HMMMM

    Hoepfully Shelley reads this and takes ahollie's advise. Will it help? Certainly ain't gonna hurt.

    I have my spies watching over John. They tell me Shelley is doing one hell of a job even without the nurse outfit.

          Jeff

    Nurses Outfit

    Im an open minded guy and never presume. Maybe John wants to wear the nurses gear! My wife hides hers! Pass my best., G.

  • patricke
    patricke Member Posts: 570 Member
    #21
    GETT'IN BETTER WISHES

    I'm sending best wishes, hopes, and positive energy for John to resolve these post surgical issues sooner than later.  Here's sending lots of high octane healing and recouperative Mojo!!!!!!

    PATRICK

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