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TLC Still wishing you a speedy recovery.

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Thanks. I'm keeping positive, that it is a benign tumor and after surgery will be at least 20 + lbs lighter.

The first ovarian cyst I saw was the size of a basketball, being taken out of a 14 y.o. . I'm sure it was at least 20 pounds. 

Think about a basketball full of water. You'll be very happy to be rid of it.

You can tell us all about it afterward, but you don't have to post pictures. Maybe write a book about it. smile



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When I had my lipoma removed I had my nurse take a pic with her phone and send it to me. Sick I know!

It was maybe a pound, mothing big like TLC'S



-- Edited by Southern_Belle on Friday 24th of October 2014 03:15:06 PM

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Haha ! I've been thinking about writing a book about everything that has happened to me. Might b e interesting to someone

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Do it! Maybe they would turn it into a movie! What actress would you like to play you?

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Have no idea. I don't really look like any actress

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Well then it could be anyone!

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Haha ! I've been thinking about writing a book about everything that has happened to me. Might b e interesting to someone

Please do! I'm certain that a lot of people would like to read it! 

 

 



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Any update on when you'll have surgery, tlc?

Sending good thoughts your way.



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hopefully Tuesday or Wednesday.

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Just wishing you comfort, relief from the problem and a quick, uneventful recovery.



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hopefully Tuesday or Wednesday.

Keep us updated, please.

Prayers on the way that it goes well. 



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Still thinking of you tlc!

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Thanks. Had Lind of a rough day today for some reason.hard to believe I have a 25?+ lb growth inside of me. Tried to explain to my 8 yr old nephew how I'm going to wake up skinny after being so "fat". He asked about what it feels like to go to sleep for surgery. I think it worries him.

 



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tlc wrote:

Thanks. Had Lind of a rough day today for some reason.

 Prayers and good thoughts sent your way, tlc. 



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Thanks. Had Lind of a rough day today for some reason.

 Prayers and good thoughts sent your way, tlc. 

Me too! Still sending hugs and good wishes. I hope you feel much better after your body "lightens up" from that mass. 



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Blankie wrote:
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Thanks. Had Lind of a rough day today for some reason.

 Prayers and good thoughts sent your way, tlc. 

Me too! Still sending hugs and good wishes. I hope you feel much better after your body "lightens up" from that mass. 

 Ditto.



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Having a bad evening. Can't stop crying. I think everything is starting to hit me. I'm frustrated and worried.

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TLC, we're pulling for you. We care. Sending good thoughts, prayers, and wishes your way. Do you need virtual hugs? I feel so bad for you. It's so hard to be in the hospital.

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The nurses and everyone are really nice. I think I've just been thorough the wringer this week and it's just hitting me at once.

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I'm sure it is. It's hard being sick and helpless. It's hard not to be able to do what you want when you want. It's hard to depend on other people for your needs. Even little things like not being able to eat what you like can be frustrating.

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Finally think I'm feeling a little better. Stopped crying anyway. Still miserable from supper though. Just can't eat as much.

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TLC, you are so independent, as are a lot of us. I can't imagine being so dependent on others for my basic needs. I wonder if that is what is hitting you now? I am so understanding your frustration and being PO'd. Let it go (LL can sing the words, sorry bad joke) Know crying is allowed and encouraged here!

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I'm sorry you're going through this tlc, before you know it it will all be over, just try to focus on that.

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I'm sorry this has been so hard on you, tlc. It really has been a bad week for you. Hopefully, tomorrow will be a little bit better for you.
One day at a time.
Vent away. We will listen and try to be as encouraging as possible. We really are on your side.

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I think I'm getting nervous about having stents put in my kidneys which might be tomorrow. Then still need the big surgery to remove the mass.I've had so much done to me because of my disability that you'd think I'd be used t o it by now.

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Each surgery carries it's own worries and nerves. That's normal. We're here for you. Feel free to vent to us.

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TLC, you are so independent, as are a lot of us. I can't imagine being so dependent on others for my basic needs. I wonder if that is what is hitting you now? I am so understanding your frustration and being PO'd. Let it go (LL can sing the words, sorry bad joke) Know crying is allowed and encouraged here!

 That is the other thing. I feel like such a burden and want to get up and walk around but my legs and feet are so swollen I can't get my braces on so I can walk. Tonight is the first night where my back hurts and can't get comfortable.



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I know what to do_sometimes wrote:

TLC, you are so independent, as are a lot of us. I can't imagine being so dependent on others for my basic needs. I wonder if that is what is hitting you now? I am so understanding your frustration and being PO'd. Let it go (LL can sing the words, sorry bad joke) Know crying is allowed and encouraged here!

 That is the other thing. I feel like such a burden and want to get up and walk around but my legs and feet are so swollen I can't get my braces on so I can walk. Tonight is the first night where my back hurts and can't get comfortable.



-- Edited by tlc on Sunday 26th of October 2014 11:16:05 PM

I think we all feel like we are a burden when we are so ill. It's normal for us to feel that way. Just remember, you are not a burden. You need help to recover and heal. I know you would gladly do the same for someone who needed you to help them.

Soon, you will be strong enough again and then you can pass the kindness of others forward.

I hope you can sleep tonight. Tomorrow sounds like a long day for you. Sending good thoughts your way. 



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(((((TLC))))) Just hugs. Continuing to send healing and positive energy your way.

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Thanks for the continued support. I don't want to upset my family so it helps to let it out here.

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It has been a really rough week. You are allowed a day to let it all out and feel sorry for yourself. Tomorrow, you will feel lighter for having let it out and you can move on with a positive attitude. I don't blame you at all for feeling down. You just feel the way you need to feel !

We are all here for you and sending our thoughts and prayers to you. Try and focus on that tonight as you drift off to sleep. All the lovely thoughts of peace and healing washing over you from all corners of the geeky globe.

Continuing to send good thoughts your way for a speedy recovery and a lighter emotional load.

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I'm so sorry you are having a rough night TLC. I really hope you feel better.

I don't know if this will help or not but I know that for me, when someone needs my help, because they are sick, or whatever, I feel so privileged to be able to do something. Being useful to someone is fulfilling and I like to be useful, and other people like it too, so when I am down I try to remember that other people WANT the opportunity to help me and I should let them. You are blessing them by letting them be a blessing, at least that's how I think of it.

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I think I'm getting nervous about having stents put in my kidneys which might be tomorrow. Then still need the big surgery to remove the mass.I've had so much done to me because of my disability that you'd think I'd be used t o it by now.

I sold those ureteral stents for six years. Please ask me anything that you might want to ask your doctors, but somehow are not getting clear answers.

For what it's worth, they are temporary. You will probably be asleep or sedated during the procedure, which is not complicated at all.

 

I've known others who have had multiple surgeries. I don't think anyone gets used to it. You're special because you've been doing wonderful things,

not because you have super powers.



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Waiting to hear if they can get me in to put the stents in my ureters today. They want to get them in so they know where my ureters are before the big surgery. And of course I'm starving this morning.



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Good luck, TLC! I'm sending good thoughts your way!

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I hope it goes well, tlc. Good luck!



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Tomorrow for the stents. At least I can eat.

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This all sounds like a normal procedure, things I've seen many times. I'd tell you to try to relax ...

but that would probably be very difficult.

 

I'm certain you'll be fine. The waiting is the hardest part. Followed by the forced resting time during recovery, because it can be pretty boring.



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Sounds like surgery won't be until next week. Stents still tomorrow but the main surgery to remove the mass not until next week.

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Sounds like surgery won't be until next week. Stents still tomorrow but the main surgery to remove the mass not until next week.

You must be bored and frustrated. Did they give you a reason for the delay? Do they think having the stents in place will help things calm down inside and make the surgery easier or better in some way? 

 

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The doc just came and said they were ha ing trouble coordinating surgeons and scheduling an operating room which is why it's taking so long.

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Okay. I hope you're not paying for the hospital stay out of your pocket. (You'd probably need to sell the Library to pay for it. wink )



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Stents didn't happen today. I was prepped and in the room then they got a call from the doc that they needed special stents and didn't have them so it has to be rescheduled for tomorrow..

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Ugh I hate that tlc!

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Awe, another day of waiting. So sorry, tlc
On the up side, another day to get stronger.

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