Ladies, gentlemen, and other more rare forms of Hatrackers--My time has finally come. Early monday morning, I will undergo a complex pancreas surgery, which upon recovery could very well lead me to a very normal life. It has been a trial, it has been frustrating, and it has seemed impossible, but I am here at Shands Teaching Hospital, three hours from home, and they are going to do it!
Posted by Patrick James (Member # 7847) on :
Well, here is one of the other more rare forms of Hatracker wishing you the best.
Good luck Bent Tree
Posted by tempest (Member # 8242) on :
Our prayers are with you.
Posted by InarticulateBabbler (Member # 4849) on :
My prayers are with you, Scott. My wife had part of her pancreas and all of he spleen removed for a tumor about 3 years ago. It's always a little risky when they open you up. I'm right here pulling for you.
Posted by annepin (Member # 5952) on :
Wow, Bent Tree, I'll send all my good thoughts your way for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery!
I'm really glad you've gotten to this point though. I know it's been a difficult journey.
[This message has been edited by annepin (edited December 05, 2008).]
Posted by Kathleen Dalton Woodbury (Member # 59) on :
Thanks for letting us know, Scott. You're in my prayers.
Posted by Unwritten (Member # 7960) on :
Mine too.
Good luck Bent Tree!
Posted by Tiergan (Member # 7852) on :
As always Scott, in my prayers. Hope all goes well. And so glad to have you back on the forum. Missed you a lot.
Posted by WouldBe (Member # 5682) on :
Good luck!
Posted by snapper (Member # 7299) on :
Best of Luck, Scotty.
Aside for that lovely wife and those cute and adorable children, we hatrackers need you more than anyone else. In fact hurry up, I got a 16,000 word piece that needs to be corrected for grammar and spelling (I don't have the time or patience for it) so I can send it to the WOTF by the end of the year. Personally, I can't think of a better way for you to fill up all that recovery time.
don't roll them eyes at me, KDW
Posted by Kathleen Dalton Woodbury (Member # 59) on :
Who, me?
Posted by philocinemas (Member # 8108) on :
Bent Tree,
I hope the surgery goes well and gives you some relief.
Posted by Bent Tree (Member # 7777) on :
Thank you all for your well wishing. I will make a post as soon as I feel up to it after the surgery tomorrow.
Snapper, send over your story. They said that they were going to keep me at least a week afterwards so I will have plenty of time and it will feel good to be helpful.
Posted by LAJD (Member # 8070) on :
Here's to being better soon! Hope you are up and typing again quickly. Best Leslie
Posted by MrsBrown (Member # 5195) on :
snapper, you're incorrigible.
Best wishes and Godspeed, BentTree!
Posted by Kathleen Dalton Woodbury (Member # 59) on :
snapper certainly is incorrigible, so please don't incorrige him.
Posted by snapper (Member # 7299) on :
Nice one, KDW.
I am impressed. I think I am rubbing off on you.
Posted by InarticulateBabbler (Member # 4849) on :
ewwwww...that's got to be some kind of violation. (Don't you have a room for rubbing off in?)
Posted by Kathleen Dalton Woodbury (Member # 59) on :
Ew is right. <brush, brush> Did that get all of it or do I need a fire hose?
Posted by snapper (Member # 7299) on :
You're fine, double-entendre girl.
Posted by Kathleen Dalton Woodbury (Member # 59) on :
I just want to hear that Bent Tree is fine.
Posted by InarticulateBabbler (Member # 4849) on :
I'll second that, Kathleen.
Posted by annepin (Member # 5952) on :
I think he's posted since his surgery. Still, it would be nice to have the official check-in!
Posted by snapper (Member # 7299) on :
He did send a crit of 16,000 word masterpiece. Here is a bit he wrote.
quote:I tink u shood chang that ast line tu 'The cow jump over the bazfftt mmhdet nd...*&?ctr
Either he is so smart that I can't comprehend his genius or he is overmedicated.
Posted by Bent Tree (Member # 7777) on :
Hey, well sorry it has taken so long to get back. The surgery was tougher than expected and they ended up removing my spleen as well. I got to go home for about a week at Christmas but I am back in with some complications. My bowels have become twisted and bound with some scar tissue. Looks like I will be in for another week and if they don't untwist themselves I will be having yet another surgery.
My pancreas however(or what's left of it) is looking good according to the experts and I can already feel the relief from the massive cysts that were removed.The surgery rendered me mildly diabetic, but there is a chance that that will remedy itself once my pancreas has healed and rested.
Thank you all for your well wishes. I am looking forward to a new and healthier year.
~Scott~
Posted by Tiergan (Member # 7852) on :
thanks for checking in Scott, been thinking of you. Sorry to hear you had to go back to the hospital, but at least you got out around Christmas and it sounds like in time we will have you back and around here more often. Have a Good New Year, and best wishes to you and your family.
Posted by Kathleen Dalton Woodbury (Member # 59) on :
That is such great news, Scott. May the good news continue.
Posted by philocinemas (Member # 8108) on :
It sounds promising, Bent Tree. Keep us updated and best wishes.
Posted by Patrick James (Member # 7847) on :
May this new year be better to you.
[This message has been edited by Patrick James (edited January 02, 2009).]
Posted by kings_falcon (Member # 3261) on :
Glad to hear your still with us. Wishing you a happy and healthy new year
Posted by Rommel Fenrir Wolf II (Member # 4199) on :
hears to a wonerfull recovery. CHEERS.... raises a shot of Crown Royel in honor.
RFW2nd
Posted by aspirit (Member # 7974) on :
I can't believe I've overlooked this thread! Bent Tree, I'm happy you're feeling better. If Shands staff gave you any trouble, please let me know. I have influential connections there who like to make sure patients are treated with respect.
