"UPDATED "SURGERY Date Set for Oct 16th – Another SUNDANCE Update

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  • DennisR
    DennisR Member Posts: 148
    #42
    Hey, Craig,
    I officially
    Hey, Craig,
    I officially designate you to be my official post writer. (I should probably make you be my official wife-talker too! :))I couldn't possibly have written a more accurate post that described my current situation more clearly or more poignantly.
    I chuckled through the part regarding your difficulties with communicating with Kim since they so closely parallel my own experiences. Like you, I tend to shield my wife of 44 years, Gerry, from the way I really feel, the Fear, Anger, resentment, and I suspect, self pity, that we all experience. I also don't give her near enough credit for being a strong person, well capable of handling the truth, preferring instead to play the role of the fearless, confident, positive, male patriarch, when inside I'm in dire turmoil, angry, and fearful, and acting stupidly and saying stupid things while trying to play the Big, strong male.
    My thoughts and prayers are with you, Craig. Somehow I feel confident that you will overcome this too and I look forward to hearing from you. Hang tough!
    DennisR
  • Paula G.
    Paula G. Member Posts: 596
    #43
    Wow
    Hi Craig, I just read your post. Good luck on the surgery. You are a true friend to all of us. You have been through so much and have helped so many of us. I will always be in your corner. Best to you Paula
  • bdee
    bdee Member Posts: 304
    #44
    Thank you, Craig
    For reminding me I don't thank my husband enough for his love and support during this time. I've got it on my calendar to be thinking good thoughts for you on October 15.
    By the way, we are really big Razorback fans and went to the last two Cotton Bowls in 2000 when the Razorbacks stomped the Longhorns and then again in 2001 when we were "jipped" out of the win LOL.
    Thanks for the post and your thoughts.

    Debbie
  • pokismom
    pokismom Member Posts: 153
    #45
    Thanks Craig
    Oh boy you hit everything right on the buttons Craig. As I was reading your post tears were flowing down my cheeks, you are a true inspiration to us all. Thank you for that. I just returned from the hospital on Friday, I was in for about 5 days, I had a biopsy of my lung. Yep my cancer has returned. I'll be praying for you Craig, you have such a honest kindness and wonderful fight I hope that i can be like you!
    Donna
  • grammadebbie
    grammadebbie Member Posts: 464
    #46
    So Sweet
    Dear One,

    I must apologize for not responding sooner. To be honest I didn't know how to express my appreciation and understanding of your post. You (as I've told you before) are very eloquent in your writing. So many of the feelings, thoughts, emotions that you spoke of are experiences we all have yet havn't the vagest (sp) idea how to express them. I still don't know what to say so thank you again. I will be praying for you and your upcoming surgery. You are a blessing to all.

    God Bless You,

    Your friend Debbie (gramma)
  • chiefskid
    chiefskid Member Posts: 9
    #47
    You are amazing
    Craig,
    Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings. For those of us caring for someone with cancer, it is sometimes hard to know what to say or do to help. From what I have read in previous posts, you have been through a lot. I know it takes it toll. Your description of what it takes to get back to feeling better touched me. Keep fighting the good fight. I will add you to my prayer list. God Bless you and grant you Peace.
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  • serrana
    serrana Member Posts: 163 Member
    #49
    chiefskid said:

    You are amazing
    Craig,
    Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings. For those of us caring for someone with cancer, it is sometimes hard to know what to say or do to help. From what I have read in previous posts, you have been through a lot. I know it takes it toll. Your description of what it takes to get back to feeling better touched me. Keep fighting the good fight. I will add you to my prayer list. God Bless you and grant you Peace.

    craig's surgery? or?
    Hey Craig
    Is your surgery on the 15th? Is it a thoracotomy or is it a different procedure........can't remember. Re post the details if you would please.
    BTW, when I had my thoracotomy in August I surprised my surgeon before I passed out by grabbing his hands and asking him if I could pray for his hands........he was great with that.
    Best prayers for a perfect procedure and outcome...
    Serrana
  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
    #50
    SERRANA
    Hi Serrana

    I called the surgeon's office (luckily) to check on my pre-surgery appointment and found that my surgery now is acutally FRIDAY, OCT 16th @ 7am (CST).

    It is a Thoracotomy with a wedge resection - and as a bonus, my surgeon and I are going to be the first team at this hopsital to do the Da Vinci surgical system. The robot surgery with 5 arms that can all move at once. He will get his "certification" and then be able to use the Da Vinci machine on future lung patients - so I'm going to hold the door open for everyone behind me to walk through :)

    This post had died sometime ago, but with all the spamming activity, guess it floated back to the top. So, that's good, 'cause I got to hear from you.

    You will be fast asleep that morning - 5am in CA, but you can say a prayer when you wake up.

    Thanks for posting!
    -Craig
  • shrevebud
    shrevebud Member Posts: 105
    #51
    Good Afternoon Craig:

    Your posting is just incredible! Very moving and full of thought. I've been thinking about it while I'm moving around the house doing things today to get ready for the work week/day tomorrow. I’ll be sending lots of positive thoughts and prayers your way as you approach surgery this Friday. I have lots of faith that you are going to come through this smoothly. Thank you also for taking the time to respond to the questions that I have posted from time-to-time. I appreciate that a lot. You talk about your dog and thinking that your dog knew that you were sick. I have a similar story about my dog. Maybe we can talk about it later. I hope that the next few days go smoothly for you as you get ready to go to the hospital. I'm in your corner too. I'm going to close for now. Take care. Roy in Louisiana.

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