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leapyrtwins

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Re: Capt Deb cancer update
« Reply #105 on: October 06, 2010, 06:49:25 pm »
Best of luck, Captain.

Will be thinking about ya.  Hope you come through this with flying colors!

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Re: Capt Deb cancer update
« Reply #106 on: October 06, 2010, 07:28:57 pm »
Ye picked a couple beauty days to make for your recovery C'pn. Keep your eye on the prize.
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Retrosigmoid July 6, 2010, 3.0cm by then. SSD left, no other significant side effects.

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Re: Capt Deb cancer update
« Reply #107 on: October 06, 2010, 10:25:23 pm »
ARBY DAR Captain,

Stay clear of the grog ... and know yer got a pirate on the Oregon coast root'n for yer...

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Re: Capt Deb cancer update
« Reply #108 on: October 07, 2010, 12:15:22 am »
God bless you Deb and good luck on Thursday!!
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Re: Capt Deb cancer update
« Reply #109 on: October 07, 2010, 06:18:44 am »
Putting out good thoughts to the universe for you,  Nancy
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Re: Capt Deb cancer update
« Reply #110 on: October 07, 2010, 01:29:16 pm »
Saying special prayers for you today!  Hope you got a better anesthia cocktail than I did when they removed my thyroid!  That was the worst part!

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Re: Capt Deb cancer update
« Reply #111 on: October 07, 2010, 02:09:03 pm »
It's over!  Woke up from anesthesia wit a whopping migrain. Posting on the BBerry--tough to see straight.

Hugs and kisses to you all- gotta rest....

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Re: Capt Deb cancer update
« Reply #112 on: October 07, 2010, 03:17:55 pm »
YAY!!!!  Now put the phone away and get some rest.................I will wash my sox now!!
Hugs and lots of love,
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Re: Capt Deb cancer update
« Reply #113 on: October 07, 2010, 04:12:53 pm »
WOW!  That's impressive to use your Blackberry right after surgery!  Sorry about the headache, but probably rather predictable given the circumstances.  Hope that subsides quickly.

I'll just assume my positive vibes a few hours ago did their job!

Prayers continue .....

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Re: Capt Deb cancer update
« Reply #114 on: October 07, 2010, 04:15:18 pm »
Can't believe you were posting so quickly!  Sorry about the migraine, but very glad it's all over for you.  Get some rest and report back to us once you're feeling better.

Hugs to you,

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Re: Capt Deb cancer update
« Reply #115 on: October 07, 2010, 04:18:39 pm »
Hi, Deb ~

Congratulations on completing the surgery and kudos to you for being so diligent in posting to us.  Now, please rest as needed.  We aren't going anywhere.

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Re: Capt Deb cancer update
« Reply #116 on: October 07, 2010, 05:05:11 pm »
Well, I see the Capt stole the BB from Dr Love!  Here to give the update as well.

Deb's thryoid offiicially has a new home in the Path Dept.  Dr. Love called me earlier to let me know that they took it along with some accompanying lymph nodes.  Still unsure about potential of radio treatments but I know the Capt will keep us posted.

Then, got a 2nd call around 6pm EST.... Dr Love letting me know she was somewhat awake.... so, when she posted here from her BB, I'm actually impressed that she didn't throw in colorful language and blame it on the meds! ;)  He handed her the phone and I told her to "nod" if she comprehended anything I said.  She nodded... I saw it, I really did! :)  So, told her EVERYONE was in pirate mode, in pirate gear and cheering her on, sending smoochies and healing hugglez. She "nodded" that she comprehended what I shared... and I heard a very faint voice say good bye to me... :) :) :)

Told her/Dr Love I'll phone tomorrow to check on her. Rumor has it they are looking to kick her out of sick bay Friday am.

Deb.... if you are checking here again, high as a kite...... ready?  GO REST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  SMOOCHIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
xoxooxoxox


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Re: Capt Deb cancer update
« Reply #117 on: October 07, 2010, 06:27:17 pm »
Doing better, just kep pumpimg meds into me till migraine eased off--haven't had one like that in years!  Botox due next week part of the issue.

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Re: Capt Deb cancer update
« Reply #118 on: October 07, 2010, 07:04:17 pm »
rest and recover well. hope you're feeling better tomorrow and better the day after, etc etc.

we love you, are thinking of you and praying for you!!

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Re: Capt Deb cancer update
« Reply #119 on: October 07, 2010, 07:24:35 pm »
Yay! This report has made my day brighter. Feel better soon, Deb!

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