Hatrack River Forum: Anybody Know How Newfoundlogic is Doing?

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Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :

I haven't seen him around in quite a while now. Anybody know how his chemo is going?

Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :

*bump* Very good question.

Posted by Beanny (Member # 7109) on :

I didn't know he had cancer... [Frown]

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

I think This is his last post about it.

I also wonder how it's going. Wish someone knew a phone number or something...

FG

Posted by J T Stryker (Member # 6300) on :

I also didn't know...

*feels guilty for taking a break from hatrack*

Hmmm does anybody know his real name?

Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :

He never would give us his contact info, even though we asked for it, right? I wish I had it. [Frown]

Posted by Sopwith (Member # 4640) on :

Still in my prayers, hope NFL is doing better.

Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :

:: bump ::

Posted by newfoundlogic (Member # 3907) on :

I just got out of Sloan-Kettering on Tuesday night and have been feeling much better since I've been back home with my family. Being in a cramped hospital room for over a month is not fun.

I'm going back at the end of this month for a second surgery which while itself may be tougher, should also result in fewer complications and I should be out a lot quicker this time around.

In the meantime I'm not recieving any treatments aside from the absurd amount of pills I have to take at all hours of the night and day which means I get to rest and recover my strength which has been severely weakened due to the numbness in my legs caused by the surgery and just being in a hospital bed for so long.

Well that's about all the updates for now.

Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :

Glad, so glad, to see you back on the 'rack. Good, so good, to hear that you are feeling better and back home with your family. [Smile]

Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :

*hugs*

Best of luck with everything.

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

Glad you're home. [Smile]

Thanks for the update. Be well.

Posted by Beren One Hand (Member # 3403) on :

Glad to see you doing well NFL. [Smile]

Posted by Storm Saxon (Member # 3101) on :

Stay well, nfl. [Smile]

Posted by Goody Scrivener (Member # 6742) on :

{{NFL}} Are you doing any kind of physical therapy to restore your leg muscles?

Posted by beverly (Member # 6246) on :

[Wave]

@ NFL.

Be well!

Posted by Morbo (Member # 5309) on :

I'm glad you're out of the hospital, we've all missed you, newfoundlogic.

It's great to see you posting again! [Big Grin]

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

NFL -- glad to see you post and to know you are through some of the tough stuff.

My prayers are with you.

Can I ask if you care to share more details? I'm assuming this first surgery was on the four large tumors in the abdomen you told us about -- and at the time you were worried about whether the surgery would affect major organs in that area. Did they have to remove your bladder or any other internal organs besides removing the tumors?

What will the second surgery encompass?

Hugs to you. Hope for a speedy recovery.

Farmgirl

Posted by Beanny (Member # 7109) on :

Hey!

[ANCIENT GEEK]Live long and prosper...[/GEEK]

(((HUGS)))

Posted by newfoundlogic (Member # 3907) on :

The first surgery only ended up dealing with two of the tumors simply because when surgery lasts that long blood loss becomes an issue and it took over seven hours just to remove the two. No organs actually had to be removed, but a lot of stuff was either moved, resectioned, or otherwise screwed around with. So the second surgery will deal with the two remaining tumors which could be more difficult but should result in fewer complications.

Yes, I am undergoing rehab for my muscles.

Posted by Jaiden (Member # 2099) on :

[Group Hug]

Posted by romanylass (Member # 6306) on :

Thanks for the update...keeping you in my prayers.

Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :

Glad they were able to leave the organs. Hope you are stronger soon. Love ya lots. *prayers* *best wishes*

Posted by ElJay (Member # 6358) on :

*hugs*

I'm glad they didn't need to remove any organs, but so sorry to hear they couldn't get all four tumors. Let us know before you have to go back for the second surgery. [Smile]

Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :

(((nfl))) Thanks for the update, you are in my prayers. I'm glad you got to go home for a while.

Posted by Sopwith (Member # 4640) on :

(((NFL)))
We love ya and we're here for ya when you need us.

Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :

Are they treating you right? Taking care of your pain and discomfort? If they aren't let me know, and I'll send some of my crew to lean on them for you.

Well, I don't really have a crew. But I can offer advice if you need. I am certified in Palliative Care Nursing.