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  • runabe
    runabe Member Posts: 48
    edited December 2016 #22
    kitten0385 said:

    Abe,

    While I am sorry you have had to find this site, I am very glad you have. Esophageal Cancer is a tough road to follow, but the fight can be won! Please know that we are hear to listen to you and allow you to vent all that you need. As a caregiver, I give you sincere props for being there for your wife, I know that as a patient, we can sometimes be difficult to deal with. It is great that her surgery is coming up, just another bump on the road to overcome. Be strong, you CAN do this! I was diagnosed with stage 3 EC in October, an have since had surgery, 6 months of chemo, and 25 radiation treatments, and I am doing well...going back to my teaching on the 17th! I have a CT next week to see how all is looking, so I definitely know how your nerves and thoughts can run overtime when dealing with this ugly thing we all know as cancer. Please message me any time. as I always say...."life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain."

    Many prayers are being sent your way,

    Cathy

    LINDA SURGERY TOMMORROW MONDAY

    Monday is the date Had the children over this afternoon for a lunch Linda cant eat but just was good company with the children Surgery is 9 am which is good early Will post on Monday to update how Linda is feeling PLEASE say a prayer for Linda she is my POCK I NEED HER Abe AKA Runabe

  • kitten0385
    kitten0385 Member Posts: 248
    #23
    runabe said:

    LINDA SURGERY TOMMORROW MONDAY

    Monday is the date Had the children over this afternoon for a lunch Linda cant eat but just was good company with the children Surgery is 9 am which is good early Will post on Monday to update how Linda is feeling PLEASE say a prayer for Linda she is my POCK I NEED HER Abe AKA Runabe

    Surgery
    Abe,

    My thoughts and prayers will be with you and Linda tomorrow. I wish you guys the best of luck!!

    Cathy
  • MOE58
    MOE58 Member Posts: 589 Member
    #24
    kitten0385 said:

    Surgery
    Abe,

    My thoughts and prayers will be with you and Linda tomorrow. I wish you guys the best of luck!!

    Cathy

    MY PRAYERS
    Abe,

    GOOD LUCK TOMORROW, just remember I have been there and done that. Hang in there and cry if you want it will help. Please keep us posted.

    Lori aka MOE
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    #25
    runabe said:

    LINDA SURGERY TOMMORROW MONDAY

    Monday is the date Had the children over this afternoon for a lunch Linda cant eat but just was good company with the children Surgery is 9 am which is good early Will post on Monday to update how Linda is feeling PLEASE say a prayer for Linda she is my POCK I NEED HER Abe AKA Runabe

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  • runabe
    runabe Member Posts: 48
    edited December 2016 #26
    unknown said:

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    Thank you all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Thanks to my NEW FAMILY here You have helped me with the pain I am feeling I KNOW Linda will be OK that is not my worry just that she will be ok if you know what i am talking about I know there are a lot of you here that know what i am saying I do not have a gift for writing words I am dyslexic and did not learn how to read till i joined the Marines They taught me how Even though i had trouble with reading at that time I could take strip my 14 down and put it back blindfolded I am forever gratefull to Linda for making me the Man i am today Have to stop now starting to cry I will post as soon as i can tommorrow Love You All Abe AKA Runabe

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    #27
    runabe said:

    Thank you all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Thanks to my NEW FAMILY here You have helped me with the pain I am feeling I KNOW Linda will be OK that is not my worry just that she will be ok if you know what i am talking about I know there are a lot of you here that know what i am saying I do not have a gift for writing words I am dyslexic and did not learn how to read till i joined the Marines They taught me how Even though i had trouble with reading at that time I could take strip my 14 down and put it back blindfolded I am forever gratefull to Linda for making me the Man i am today Have to stop now starting to cry I will post as soon as i can tommorrow Love You All Abe AKA Runabe

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    #28
    runabe said:

    Thank you all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Thanks to my NEW FAMILY here You have helped me with the pain I am feeling I KNOW Linda will be OK that is not my worry just that she will be ok if you know what i am talking about I know there are a lot of you here that know what i am saying I do not have a gift for writing words I am dyslexic and did not learn how to read till i joined the Marines They taught me how Even though i had trouble with reading at that time I could take strip my 14 down and put it back blindfolded I am forever gratefull to Linda for making me the Man i am today Have to stop now starting to cry I will post as soon as i can tommorrow Love You All Abe AKA Runabe

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  • Betty in Vegas
    Betty in Vegas Member Posts: 290 Member
    #29
    You know, my hubby is my rock, too
    He is part of me, like my arm, no, more...like my heart. So I understand. My prayers will be with you as you go through this battle. Remember, she is an individual, a statistic of one. She can win this...and you can be there to share it --which will bring her great peace. It's like nam--only with someone to really understand who has shared your life.
  • runabe
    runabe Member Posts: 48
    edited December 2016 #30
    unknown said:

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    SURGERY TODAY

    Went well took a large lemon size tumor out as well as most of the esopoagus Saw her for a short time after surgery looked VERY GOOD for what she went through No feeding tube just all the other tubes that are necessary Bill thanks a lot for the nice words You remind me of the Medic who was there with us Never carried a 14 was an objector Amish country man Spoke very nicely gave last rights many times and comfort more then that Will talk later Abe

  • kitten0385
    kitten0385 Member Posts: 248
    #31
    runabe said:

    SURGERY TODAY

    Went well took a large lemon size tumor out as well as most of the esopoagus Saw her for a short time after surgery looked VERY GOOD for what she went through No feeding tube just all the other tubes that are necessary Bill thanks a lot for the nice words You remind me of the Medic who was there with us Never carried a 14 was an objector Amish country man Spoke very nicely gave last rights many times and comfort more then that Will talk later Abe

    Surgery
    Abe,

    I am so happy to hear that surgery went well!!! I hope she continues smoothly with her recovery! My thoughts will be with you!

    Cathy
  • MOE58
    MOE58 Member Posts: 589 Member
    #32
    runabe said:

    SURGERY TODAY

    Went well took a large lemon size tumor out as well as most of the esopoagus Saw her for a short time after surgery looked VERY GOOD for what she went through No feeding tube just all the other tubes that are necessary Bill thanks a lot for the nice words You remind me of the Medic who was there with us Never carried a 14 was an objector Amish country man Spoke very nicely gave last rights many times and comfort more then that Will talk later Abe

    THATS AWESOME
    ABE,

    I am so happy that things went well, the first 48 hours are the hardest, Just remember they will take the tubes out one by one, just talk to her weather she hears you or not let her know you are there I did and it helps, you will cry to see her lay there and you cant do nothing for her, you want to so bad but you cant, go in as much as you are allowed it will help. Glad she didn't have to have a feeding tube we still have ours but haven't had to use it yet. Please know I am here if you need me, except William is alot smarter than I am on this stuff, but I can sure tell you what to expect.

    Hang in there
    Lori aka MOE
  • mumphy
    mumphy Member Posts: 440
    #33
    Betty in Vegas said:

    You know, my hubby is my rock, too
    He is part of me, like my arm, no, more...like my heart. So I understand. My prayers will be with you as you go through this battle. Remember, she is an individual, a statistic of one. She can win this...and you can be there to share it --which will bring her great peace. It's like nam--only with someone to really understand who has shared your life.

    GREAT
    ABE,

    I SO GLAD THAT THE SURGERY WENT WELL, AND THAT LINDA IS LOOKING GOOD TUBES AND ALL!!!!
    I'M AMAZED AT HOW FAST IT HAPPENED. I PRAY THAT HER RECOVERY IS JUST AS FAST.

    STAY STRONG, TALK TO YOU SOON!
    GOD BLESS
    KATHY
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    #34
    MOE58 said:

    THATS AWESOME
    ABE,

    I am so happy that things went well, the first 48 hours are the hardest, Just remember they will take the tubes out one by one, just talk to her weather she hears you or not let her know you are there I did and it helps, you will cry to see her lay there and you cant do nothing for her, you want to so bad but you cant, go in as much as you are allowed it will help. Glad she didn't have to have a feeding tube we still have ours but haven't had to use it yet. Please know I am here if you need me, except William is alot smarter than I am on this stuff, but I can sure tell you what to expect.

    Hang in there
    Lori aka MOE

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  • Unknown
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    #35
    runabe said:

    SURGERY TODAY

    Went well took a large lemon size tumor out as well as most of the esopoagus Saw her for a short time after surgery looked VERY GOOD for what she went through No feeding tube just all the other tubes that are necessary Bill thanks a lot for the nice words You remind me of the Medic who was there with us Never carried a 14 was an objector Amish country man Spoke very nicely gave last rights many times and comfort more then that Will talk later Abe

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  • MOE58
    MOE58 Member Posts: 589 Member
    #36
    unknown said:

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    I STILL HAVE THE BIG GIRL PANTIES
    William,

    I still have the big girl panties and try to kid other ones that are having a hard time. You did give me great advice when I needed it, and hopefully I can help others like you helped me. We don't make any rash decisions and we won't but if i need help I know where to go for help you. Thanks for helping me when I thought there wasn't light at the end of the tunnel.

    I will keep in touch, and tell Loretta I really enjoy her cards that really make my day.

    Lori aka as the BIG GIRL PANTIES STORY
  • runabe
    runabe Member Posts: 48
    edited December 2016 #37
    mumphy said:

    GREAT
    ABE,

    I SO GLAD THAT THE SURGERY WENT WELL, AND THAT LINDA IS LOOKING GOOD TUBES AND ALL!!!!
    I'M AMAZED AT HOW FAST IT HAPPENED. I PRAY THAT HER RECOVERY IS JUST AS FAST.

    STAY STRONG, TALK TO YOU SOON!
    GOD BLESS
    KATHY

    Post Surgery

    Lindas surgery was Monday She is feeling pretty good some pain but nothing very bad Up and walking about in a limited amount Kemo did a number on her vains Hard to take blood had a port in but was remover because of slight infection Retaining a bit to much fluid but i thing that is a small problem LINDA IS HERE WITH ME THAT IS WHAT COUNTS Cancre free I felt when i was over in the Nam that i lost faith but i thing i got a bit of it back here I LOVE YOU GUYS Abe AKA Runabe

  • emg09
    emg09 Member Posts: 228
    #38
    runabe said:

    Post Surgery

    Lindas surgery was Monday She is feeling pretty good some pain but nothing very bad Up and walking about in a limited amount Kemo did a number on her vains Hard to take blood had a port in but was remover because of slight infection Retaining a bit to much fluid but i thing that is a small problem LINDA IS HERE WITH ME THAT IS WHAT COUNTS Cancre free I felt when i was over in the Nam that i lost faith but i thing i got a bit of it back here I LOVE YOU GUYS Abe AKA Runabe

    Stay Strong!!
    I'm glad to hear Linda is up and walking!! Keep your faith and stay strong!! She sounds like she's making good progress!!

    Erika
  • MOE58
    MOE58 Member Posts: 589 Member
    #39
    runabe said:

    Post Surgery

    Lindas surgery was Monday She is feeling pretty good some pain but nothing very bad Up and walking about in a limited amount Kemo did a number on her vains Hard to take blood had a port in but was remover because of slight infection Retaining a bit to much fluid but i thing that is a small problem LINDA IS HERE WITH ME THAT IS WHAT COUNTS Cancre free I felt when i was over in the Nam that i lost faith but i thing i got a bit of it back here I LOVE YOU GUYS Abe AKA Runabe

    been there done that
    Glad Linda is doing good, yes when they get you up walking you feel like a vegatable per my husband, Chemo did a number on her like it did my husband, Thats too bad that the port had to come out cause that is a good thing to have. Yes we retained fluid too, hopefully they will get rid of that too. You hang in there she will be home in no time. Know I have been through this and we are doing good. If I can help let me know
    Lori aka MOE
  • mumphy
    mumphy Member Posts: 440
    #40
    Excellent
    HEY ABE,

    GLAD TO SEE LINDA IS UP AND WALKING, SOON SHE WILL BE HOME AND RUNNING AROUND IN NO TIME!
    YOU SOUND IN GOOD SPIRITS. SORRY TO HERE ABOUT LINDA'S VEINS AND PORT, HAVING THE PORT DOES MAKE THINGS A LOT EASIER. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

    TALK TO YOU SOON!!
    KATHY
  • runabe
    runabe Member Posts: 48
    #41
    MOE58 said:

    heelo newbie
    Hello Abe,

    I am Lori aka Moe,and also a caregiver, You have come to the right site,if you want help, and if you want some answers, or some advice, we are here to help you, if you want advice and people that has walked your shoes, My husband is 45 years old and was diagnosed as stage 2 EC on April 1, when I first came on this site I was so petrified of reading different things I didn't know if I could do this, As I write this my husband had surgery on July 23, and is still in the hospital in ICU, but don't let that scare you his surgery went fine, he has had problems breathing on his own, so therefore that is keeping him in ICU, I will tell you its not a easy road, We went through 3 rounds of hard Chemo, and then surgery. You Haven't said how old your wife is, but I am assuming somewhere between 50-60 years old, and you haven't said what stage her cancer is and etc.

    There is a very knowledgeable gentleman on here names "William Marshall" he will scare the pants off of you but without him I wouldn't have gotten where I am today, At first I didn't like what he had to say, but as I went on this journey, he was there to help me, if I was down he lifted me up, if I was scared he knew what to say, he is a wonderful man, if you want advice. There is also another one on this site named "KITTEN" she is 24 years old and had the surgery last year she never drank someked but was diagnosed with this she has had the surgery and doing quite well, she is on vacation so she won't respond for about a week. I am MOE, and according to William have come along ways since when I first signed on to this site. I will do my best to help you or walk you through things if you need help.

    Please know we are here to help you and hope we can. Just keep your chin up and you cant help but cry I did everyone does, but the more you talk about it the better you will be.

    I have a saying you have to pull up your "BIG BOY UNDERWARE" and move on. I hope i haven't came across too harsh but I am here if you need help you can either send it privately or answer back on this.

    Please let me know how I can help

    Lori AKA MOE

    Runabe
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