Surgery--Again

"Good," I said. "I like a challenge."

Damned right..

Yay for Shelia and her family So glad you are going to go there.

Ditto blechhhhhh on the appointments.

LOLing. Sheila said that maybe this year someone would be able to beat me in one of the games we play.

She could be right. If I'm asleep, I'm probably not gonna win. Even if I'm awake, my chances ain't good. Still LOLing. Never thought about it till she said that. I didn't realize it was an issue.

Yay! About the christmas.

I do so hope you have FUN!!! Lots of it.

The appointments, feh.

Dear Boida - thinking about you... you know... hoping tomorrow will not be too arduous for you. Will be with you in spirit. Love ya goil. x

Today was bad enough--throat doc. For the first time in history, I was called to see the doctor in less than an hour. What's wrong with that? I fell asleep and didn't hear my name called. Sigh. There was a time when I couldn't sleep sitting up. Now, I suspect I could sleep standing up--like a horse.

The doctor doesn't like the way my throat looks. No biopsy. I go for a PET scan next week. Of course they haven't liked the way my throat looks since I had the radiation.

I'm trying to be calm. I'll know what I know when I know it.

Tomorrow? I'm gonna see what the doctor says, ask a lot of questions, and do a lot of thinking. Feh and sigh.

Fehing with you.

Feh & sigh from me, too, Roberta.

I'll be thinking of you tomorrow (Christmas day here) & wishing & hoping for you.

Well, YEAH! It never is, for the winner!

Hang in there, gal.

Feh. And hugs.

Back. Things went well--by radiation oncology standards. Liked the doctor very much, which doesn't speak to his skills but which counts for a lot with me.

I asked a lot of questions and raised a lot of concerns. All my questions were answered, and, to my amazement, not only were my concerns addressed, but the doctor agreed with them all. (He thinks I'm very smart.)

I'll have another MRI in three months. Then we'll decide what the next step is. In the meantime, I'll have a chance to get stronger and find out what's happening with my throat.

BTW, there was an aquarium in the waiting room. Also a TV. I watched the fish. I reported to the receptionist that one of the fish was kind of aggressive. "Yeah, the blue one with the stripes." "That's the one," I said. "He's a bully." Oy, there's one in every crowd.



Eva, if it was a concern, why did they keep playing? Granted, we play a variety of games, but still. Gluttons for punishment. Who knew?

Have a great day tomorrow, Roberta. I hope you give Sheila and family a run for their money

Good for the sharp doc, whew.

Boita, my wish for you is the best Christmas day that a spirited Jewish gal ever had.

(i'll throw a snowball at something for youz.)

You did so well, my friend. Glad there is a doc with whom you can relate and can ask, and more importantly, get answers. RESULT GOIL.

You ARE smart!

Now, to get stronger... starting tomorrow - go win all the games at Sheilas

Your confidence in the belief in yourself is growing - you are climbing the mountain well... you.

Christmas wishes to you Boida - love ya... ya know that... be well, be strong - AND TOMORROW - go have some fun with Shelia and the family.

Thinking of you and wishing you all the enjoyment you can muster up. Eat, drink Pepsi and Sleep well on Crimbo Day.

Hugs, love,


MASSIVE RESPECT TO YOU

Iz xxxx

Thanks for the kind words and support.

I may not give Sheila and her family a run for their money this year, but I'll give 'em a good hobble.

Thrilled and relieved to have such a kind, understanding, and insightful doctor.

Rockie, Jewish, shmewish. Once I discovered there was such a thing as Christmas (when we got our first tv), I've been enamoured of the holiday, and my family went along. Presents? Presents! (In addition to Chanukah gelt.) My aunt took me to see the real Santa Claus at Macy's every year. Then we window-shopped. Who knew? Hey, when you throw that snowball, DON'T MISS.

I love Christmas at Sheila's.

I wish each of you a glorious holiday. Enjoy. Enjoy.

All the Best of the Holiday Season, Roberta

(have you checked out the christmas puppies on the beautiful animal thread, very smile inducing)

Yeah, one need not be a Christian to appreciate Christmas. Merry Christmas.

amen to that!

I'm really happy & relieved you received the answers you wanted, Roberta. You really needed those answers.

Now, a 3 month break before your next MRI. Yes, use this time to build up your strength.

Have a great day with Sheila & family tomorrow. (I know you will!)

Love to you,
Olga