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Post by muchtrouble on Dec 24, 2015 21:13:52 GMT
Geoff just called...the stent is in and he still hopes to come home tomorrow.
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Post by kipper on Dec 24, 2015 22:34:43 GMT
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Post by muchtrouble on Dec 24, 2015 23:18:24 GMT
I'm sure Geoff asked how long he had...but I am so angry with the doctor for making it sound like a time limit. I'm not saying it is going to be a picnic, in fact, I'm sure he is in for some very rough times...but there are too many variables now to pick a date. So...what you have said is very important to me! I'm not putting down the consultant...but I don't want hope or effort crushed before they even start! Thanks for your reply, Kip!
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Post by squirt on Dec 25, 2015 3:45:21 GMT
boy, they didn't waste any time, eh? home is the place to be for Christmas, I hope he makes it!
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Post by liberty on Dec 25, 2015 3:57:35 GMT
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Post by geoffthebeard on Dec 25, 2015 15:26:45 GMT
Yippee! I ate breakfast this morning, the first meal for some weeks.
That is certainly going to make things a lot easier as I go into chemo. Maintaining a good body weight will be important, while the chemo largely disables the normal immune system. The blockage had made even drinking water very slow and difficult, but that certainly looks to be back to normal so I CAN gulp down a whole glass at once if I get thirsty. I won't be rushing things, but getting to the bottom of a cup of coffee while it is still warm will be good.
The Sister in charge of my ward last night is very experienced in chemo. We had a long chat about the drugs I will be taking, and I now feel rather more relaxed about them than I was after reading the long list of possible side effects!
The year I have been given to live is, of course, an average. I will be facing the challenge with a positive attitude, and it is possible that I might be one of the very few who manages to survive for a great many years. I won't be making any assumptions, but I do intend to make what time I do have count.
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Post by bamber on Dec 25, 2015 15:48:56 GMT
Good for you Geoff. That's the right attitude as far as I'm concerned.
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Post by muchtrouble on Dec 25, 2015 16:47:00 GMT
I agree! We should ALL have our affairs in order but live each day to the fullest!
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Post by pandora on Dec 25, 2015 16:59:45 GMT
Geoff, you're in my thoughts and prayers. We will be waiting for your updates when you're available. Take care of yourself!
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Post by likeaneagle on Dec 26, 2015 0:49:48 GMT
Good luck Geoff. If anyone could do it .....It would be our Geoff! You have given me confidence over the years and this time is no different! I have faith in you Geoff! And for God sake............. Marry that woman!
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Post by geoffthebeard on Dec 26, 2015 9:46:31 GMT
Thank you, everyone, for your confidence in me. I will try to live up to it!
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Post by squirt on Dec 27, 2015 15:46:10 GMT
nobody is promised a tomorrow, that's what makes what we do today SO important!
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Post by stevent222 on Dec 28, 2015 0:37:24 GMT
My Father was dianosed with Pancreatic Cancer for which the doctors did alll the same things like chemotherapy and I know that does not do a dam thing it's what doctors line there pockets with to by there daughters new cars every year. I AM very serious about cancer because my father died from it. Although doctors only are taking a educated GUESS from what the drug company schools for doctors teach them. IN 1952 the doctors told my MOTHER AND FATHER that I would live to be 20 years old I was 2 at the time with being hit with the polio bug. And here I am at age 64. I also have angina (never had a heart attack) that will make you think your having a heart attack but it isn't although they are bad enough to make you think you wanna dies. That is what the doctor told me. And you know something that fucker was right I've had several now. My oldest son once told me what keeps me together is my sense of humor just don't tell me that when I am having one (a attack)
You hang in there my good friend.
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Post by muchtrouble on Dec 28, 2015 23:16:27 GMT
Just to let you know, as the discomfort from the stent wore off, Geoff was feeling worse and worse. Most of today was spent in bed, and this evening (around 7;30 or 8PM his time) he went to the hospital. I'll let you all know more as I hear anything.
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Post by squirt on Dec 29, 2015 5:02:51 GMT
thank you for the update, I'm keeping him in my prayers
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