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Title: Need your support!
Post by: Captain Deb on March 22, 2009, 09:11:58 am: Hi family and crew,
Well, your dear Captain had a real un-fun day on Friday--I got to spend 14 hours in the emergencey room of my local hospital. Thursday night after dinner I started having pain in my right side and by 5 AM it was so bad Dr Love bundled me into the car and drove me to sickbay. After 4 shots of morphine and endless hours of being poked, prodded, ultrasounded, and CT scanned, the doc came in and told me that I have 2 masses, one on my left ovary, and one in between my liver and my diaphragm. No wonder it hurts to breathe! The good news is that they look like they are cysts and are probably benign if they are cysts. The one on my liver is fluid filled and inflammed and is giving me all the pain. I was too doped up to ask for the radiologists report but will try to get ahold of it so I can be sure of the size of these things.

They sent me home with pain meds and anti-inflammatories and told me they would contact my gastro-enterologist so he could do a needle biopsy on the one that is causing all the pain. As of now I don't know if I'm going to have to have surgery or what is going to happen. This thing hasn't stopped hurting so my guess is probably yes. Which is OK since I am one tough cookie and made it through AN surgery, this should be a piece of cake, but still, no fun at all. So far no migraine from the stress of all this........

Anyhow just thought I'd let you know what was going on and to ask for your support as I'm a little apprehensive of getting a big needle stick in me--I hope they knock me out!

So that's the news from the Sea of Wobegone! AAAARRRRR!!!!

Capt Deb
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: EJTampa on March 22, 2009, 09:17:28 am: Hello Capt Deb.

The wonderful thing about prayers is that they are in endless supply! I am very sorry that life has dealt you yet another lousy hand, but you can be absolutely sure that we are all here behind you offering our full support! You have lifted the spirits of so many here, and we are only too glad to return the favor!

Thoughts and prayers heading your way from me and my family,

Ernie
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Post by: Dog Lover on March 22, 2009, 09:22:39 am: Hang in there...you know you have a lot of support here!
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Post by: sgerrard on March 22, 2009, 10:57:55 am: Arrrgh! If it is anything like a kidney stone, I feel your pain!

If they don't knock you out for the big needle in the stomach, maybe you will pass out at the sight of it. One way or another, you will get through it.

Sorry to hear it, hope it gets dealt with soon.

Steve
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: msmaggie on March 22, 2009, 12:54:24 pm: Enjoy the pain meds as long as they are doing their job! I know how painful cysts can be. I hope your procedures are quick, easy, and painless. You deserve a quick recovery. Our thoughts are with you.

Priscilla
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Post by: cindyj on March 22, 2009, 12:57:04 pm: So sorry, Capt! How about some valium for the biopsy??? Don't think they normally knock you out for those :-[ Hope you get answers and relief from the pain soon! And, we'll hope the migraines stay away for you also!

Will be thinking of you,

Cindy
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: lori67 on March 22, 2009, 12:57:27 pm: Well, if they don't offer to knock you out for the procedure, bring a back up supply of good rum! Enough of that should do the trick! ;)

I hope all goes well, the pain stays gone for good and this is just one more little adventure along this journey! Quit having so many adventures!

Lori
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: sher on March 22, 2009, 01:05:51 pm: sorry to hear about your troubles. Know that I am thinking and praying for you.
Hang in,
Sher
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Post by: wendysig on March 22, 2009, 02:27:23 pm: Hi Dapt. Deb -

I hope everything turns out okay and the masses are just cysts. Sounds very painful so I hope they sent you home with something to manage the pain. Let us know how you are and what the tests show.

Best wishes,
Wendy
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Kaybo on March 22, 2009, 02:32:44 pm: Capt Deb~
You will be in my prayers! DEMAND something to take the edge off - I hate to say, but the last biopsyI had was FAR worse than the actual surgery. I do think most of it was the jerk of a doc doing it but I will always ask for something from now on - & I NEVER take pain medicine!!

Your in my thoughts,
K
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Jim Scott on March 22, 2009, 03:34:13 pm: Captain Deb ~

I'm so sorry to learn of this unpleasant, wholly unwanted event in your adventurous life.

FWIW: I underwent a liver biopsy just before my AN surgery almost 3 years ago. They do a CT scan to locate the 'mass' and use Lidocaine to numb the site of the needle injection. I have to be honest with my captain and tell you the needle was huge! The good news is that the Lidocaine worked like a charm and all I felt was a little, weird 'jolt', deep in my gut, probably like a baby kicking in the womb (but how would I know that for certain?) The procedure wasn't very painful, but did take a good 30 minutes to complete. They were checking a liver 'mass' found during a routine pre-op CT scan . Much later, my wife confided to me that the doctors involved all thought it was cancer but God smiled on me and it turned out to be a relatively harmless hemangioma that was asymptomatic and needed no treatment. I trust your biopsy will return a similar diagnosis. Please let us know as soon as you can. Thanks.

Jim
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Brendalu on March 22, 2009, 04:26:09 pm: Capt Deb,
Thoughts are prayers coming your way!

Hugs and love,
Brendalu
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Post by: Keri on March 22, 2009, 04:42:16 pm: Hi Capt Deb,
I too will be thinking of you and praying for you. Thanks for sharing and keeping us posted about what's going on with you.

Keri
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: nancyann on March 22, 2009, 05:23:50 pm: Capt. Deb: I'm so sorry to hear this, I don't know what to say.

You're in my thoughts & prayers during this trying time.
Keep a peaceful heart my friend,

Always good thoughts, Nancy
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: saralynn143 on March 22, 2009, 10:16:54 pm: Well, boogers, Captain Deb. Hope you are back to par in no time at all.

BTW, my kids' school is doing Treasure Island for their drama production this year. We have tons of pirate-y props to lend. I've done the program and PR for the last ten years or so and think this one should be a lot of fun.

Take care and God bless.
Sara
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: mimoore on March 23, 2009, 06:08:57 am: Capt. Deb,
I am so sorry you are having to endure this. My prayer for you is that this is quickly resolved and you will be painfree real soon!
Hugs Michelle :-*
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: NancyMc on March 23, 2009, 06:51:58 am: Bummer. Good thing you're one tough cookie with the attitude to get through this and the support group to provide just the right buoyancy to keep you afloat.
My brother's a general surgeon (and one heck of a sailor). If you need me to bounce anything off him, send it my way.
Loving thoughts coming your way,
Nancy
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: GRACE1 on March 23, 2009, 07:41:42 am: Capt Deb:

Sorry you are having to deal with this pain. Hopefully these cysts will be gone very soon. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Grace
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Sue on March 23, 2009, 11:13:31 am: Awww, crikey, our dear Captain Deb is having some troubles. Can you feel the love from around the country? That's a massive huggle to you, dear. Stay strong. HA. Look who I'm talking to! Of course, you'll stay strong. You're our Cap't Deb.

Sending healing thoughts from Vancouver, Wa

Sue
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Syl on March 23, 2009, 11:47:13 am: Capt Deb:

Enough already!! Haven't you had more than your share of pain? Well, I do hope they knock you out for this procedure with the long needle, and I hope they get it right the first time.

Syl
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: yardtick on March 23, 2009, 12:34:21 pm: Lots of love and support coming from the Great White North. Mind you it isn't white in Southern Ontario. You just tell those Doc's in the sick bay, they better fix you up and soon because we have some sailing to do. There will be mutiny on the ship if they don't get you in "ship shape!" ;)

Aie Aie Capt,

Anne Marie OXOX :-*
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Captain Deb on March 23, 2009, 02:27:19 pm: Well, mateys, I've spoken to the biopsy doc and he can't squeeze me in till Thursday afternoon. The anti-inflammatories have worked but have really done a number on my tummy and I had to quit taking them so we"ll see if the sucker flares up again. Jeez, stuff doesn't move this slow on "Gray's Anatomy" or "ER"! This thing hurts! The ER doc only gave me enough pain meds (vicodin) through today but luckily I have extra stuff for when I get headaches.

The Emergency Room experience wasn't really all that bad. They built a really nice new ER since since I used to go there on a regular basis for my migraines. I had a private room with a TV and watched a little March Madness through my morphine fog. I also had a hunky boy nurse named Bill who had cute muscles and a ponytail and we discussed the politics and the sorry state of the US healthcare system. Every time he gave me a shot he had to ask if I was allergic to anything and I kept answering "housework", "mean people", "cold weather", "corporate greed," and "Republicans" (no offense to anyone). Yessir, Nurse Bill was the BEST!!!! If this thing flares up again I may have to go back there!!!

So right now I'm in a holding pattern and it hurts everytime I move so I'm just being a couch potato and catching up on "Flight of the Conchords", my fave HBO series.

Thanks for all your well wishes--they are all soooooooo appreciated!! :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* I love you guys!!

Hugs,

Capt Deb(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee60/Captdeb_photos/pirate-smiley-12.gif)
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: ppearl214 on March 23, 2009, 02:32:04 pm: Deb-a-la, my dear.... now, you get me worried about this and worried about that... and now this. I will phone you later to check on you .... as the dear Art Linkletter use to note.. ."Laughter is the best medicine", so I'm counting on you laughing between the "ouch!"

hang in there, m'dear. Make sure Dr. Lurve gives you propa' loves and that my dear dear Sadie Lady snuggles with momma to keep you feeling better.

will phone later.

xoxoxoxo and all that good....er.... stuff! ;)
me :)
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Sue on March 23, 2009, 02:37:12 pm: Well, you should have gone to House. Not the one in LA, but the one on Fox! Dr. Gregory House would have done 6 expensive tests on you before 9 a.m.! You two could have cryptic banter and then he and his trusty team would have had you split 6 ways to Sunday, took out any and all offending matter and some maybe you needed to keep (but that's another storyline) and out the door mighty durn quick. Too bad, real life aint' quite that way.

Hang in there kiddo,

Sue in Vancouver USA
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: GRACE1 on March 23, 2009, 03:06:59 pm: Let's hear it for Nurse Bill !!!

Grace
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: lori67 on March 23, 2009, 03:20:59 pm: Ok, if it hurts to move - don't move! Teach Sadie to wait on you while you park yourself on the couch.

So, are you sure Nurse Bill was really a cute boy with big muscles - or was that just what he looked like after the morphine kicked in? Could have actually been Nurse Ratchet.

I'm sure Dr. House would have fixed you up just like Sue suggested, but I think I'd rather go have Dr. McDreamy hovering over me! ;)

Hang in there - Thursday's comin'!

Lori
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: yardtick on March 23, 2009, 03:37:10 pm: No..No.. Dr McSteamy will fix her right especially since his um um....inquiry...break..."Love Muscle" has healed ;)

I need to go and cool down.....hope you are getting some relief Capt Deb!

Anne marie
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Captain Deb on March 23, 2009, 03:44:59 pm: Nurse Bill McDreamy was indeed a cutie and not a nurse Ratched! I had him all to myself the whole day. It is my karma to get all the cute guys--just look at Dr Love, who had the good sense to marry me. At House I had the cutest doc, too--Dr Rick Friedman! Phyll gets the cheeky ones, I get the cute ones. Hee hee!

Capt Deb(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee60/Captdeb_photos/pirate-smiley-12.gif)
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: LisaP on March 23, 2009, 05:13:57 pm: Captain Deb,

Oh me gosh,,,,,,hang in there, my thoughts and prayers are with you!!!!

LisaP ;D
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: sgerrard on March 23, 2009, 10:38:10 pm: Hey Capt, would something like this cheer you up? ;D

(http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m447/sgerrard_01/jollyroger.jpg)

Steve
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Ellenmn on March 24, 2009, 06:16:17 am: Sorry to hear about your pain. I pray that everything turns out ok.
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Kaybo on March 24, 2009, 07:01:08 am: Capt Deb~
You better call 1st & make sure Bill will be on duty then you could plan your trip around when he will be there!! ;)

Steve~
AWESOME...will you figure out how to do EVERYTHING anyone asks?? ;D

K
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Captain Deb on March 24, 2009, 08:28:58 am: STEVE!!!!!!! That is totally cooooooooooool!!!

Something like that would rock my world!!!!! I would wear it and never take it off!!! Even in the bathtub!! (Well maybe I'd take it off to wash my hair.)

I'm off to the headache doc today.

Will check in later.

Hugs to all!!

Capt Deb 8)
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: anissa on March 24, 2009, 08:40:50 am: Captain Deb, I'm sorry you are feeling so bad. :( I hope they can get this figured out for you *soon*!! Take care.
Nice work Steve, you rock!

Anissa
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: SML on March 24, 2009, 09:04:35 am: Capt. Deb, if you combine Sara's Treasure Island props with Lori's rum idea Nurse Bill will look even better to you. ;D

Hope everything works out okay. Your in our thoughts,

Rich & Scarlett
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: andrea in slc on March 24, 2009, 10:03:34 am: Dangnation, Capt Deb! Enough already! Sending good thoughts and prayers your way, and feel-good vibes!! Oh, and some chocolate, because that makes everything better.
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Syl on March 24, 2009, 12:21:10 pm: Captn Deb:

You are an amazing gal. Here you are telling us about your pain, but making us laugh at the same time. I esp. love your response when asked about allergies.

Did I mention what a hottie my headache doc is? He fits right in there with Doc McDreamy.

Lots of hugs.
(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Capt Deb)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))).

Syl
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: cin605 on March 24, 2009, 01:32:36 pm: Wishing you all the best capt.
cin
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Post by: moe on March 24, 2009, 09:55:48 pm: Keep the humor, Capt Deb. You are truly an inspiration.
Praying for swift recovery.
maureen ;D
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: stoneaxe on March 25, 2009, 10:09:55 am: So THAT's why pirates say AAARRR! They have a cyst or two giving them jabbing pains. Hope things get better soon Capt'n.

May all your docs and nurses fulfill your...er...um...prescriptions....yeah thats it prescriptions.... ;)

Bob
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: anissa on March 25, 2009, 10:40:17 am: Warning: I have an embroidery machine and I know how to use it ;) I kept wondering what I'd ever use this guy for. I hope it brightens your day and I would love for it to brighten your mailbox.

(http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa131/happymama4/IMG_0509640x480.jpg)

(http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa131/happymama4/IMG_0510640x480.jpg)
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Post by: yardtick on March 25, 2009, 10:42:57 am: Anissa,

What a lovely thoughtful gift for our beloved Capt Deb!!!

This forum and the people on it are truly amazing.

Anne Marie
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Post by: cindyj on March 25, 2009, 11:49:29 am: Anissa! How cool is that! You are now added to our growing list of talented people here: knitters, tatoo artists, embroiders...what next? You guys are amazing - I must find a talent!

Very sweet, Anissa - know Capt Deb will just love it!

Cindy
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Post by: Sue on March 25, 2009, 02:42:08 pm: Anissa, that is awesome. Wow, can we spoil our Cap't Deb, or WHAT!!?

Awwww, she deserves it.

Sue in Vancouver, USA
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Post by: ppearl214 on March 25, 2009, 02:57:15 pm: anissa,

just spoke on the phone with the ailing Captn... gave her a heads up to come take a peek at what you have done (which is fabulous!).... she'll log on sooner than later. She's hanging tough.

Phyl
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Post by: Captain Deb on March 25, 2009, 03:48:27 pm: AAARRRRR Matey!
Anissa! That is just suuuuuuuublime, incredible, and will match the decor of the PBW Master Suite fantastically!!!!!
Will PM you my homeport addy ASAP!!!!!

Thanks for all your support, you scurvy lot! (Scurvy is a term of endearment amongst we pirates.)

Hanging tough!

Capt Deb(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee60/Captdeb_photos/pirate-3.gif)
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Post by: Kaybo on March 25, 2009, 03:51:26 pm: Anissa~
That's awesome! I think you will fet in here fine...

K
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Post by: anissa on March 25, 2009, 04:00:56 pm: I'm so glad you like it! I'm going to try to put it in the mail tonight. I hope you are feeling better soon!
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Post by: sgerrard on March 25, 2009, 11:28:01 pm: So Anissa, will you be adding the byline "May I embroider you a hand towel?" ;D

I'm afraid my scrawny doodle of a jolly roger can't hold a candle to that fine piece of embroidery. I suppose I will send the hat to Deb anyway; maybe she will avoid putting them side by side. :-[

I wonder what an embroidered version of the ANA logo would look like?

Steve
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Captain Deb on March 26, 2009, 07:54:26 am: I've given my homeport address to Anissa and Steve--thank you both so much for being so supportive and thoughtful and I'm not even having an AN issue! Wow!

I see the tummy doc at 3:30 today. The pain in my side has subsided a bit but is still twingy and it hurts to move and I can't take a deep breath without it stabbing me. Maybe it's an old cutlass wound acting up! Arrr! All that pillagin' and plunderin' come back to haunt me.

Bad news is all these med bills may keep me from going to Chicago--depends on if I can crank out a few paintings to sell and get 'em sold--have a large 6' one on the easel upstairs 80% finished. They take me soooooo long to finish these days due to the headaches and medication side-effects and now this snafu.

Hanging tough! Thanks to all of you who have send prayers and well wishes and a special thanks to those who have sent booty!!!!!

Capt Deb (http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee60/Captdeb_photos/pirate-3.gif)
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: moe on March 26, 2009, 08:33:09 am: [quote

and now this snafu.

[/quote]

Arrgghhh! Capt Deb- you say it like it is! - you all know what she is referring to?
Hang in there. You are a toughie.
Anissa- look at you-finally using your embroidery machine one week prior to your surgery. That's what I call keeping busy! Way to go girl :)
Maureen
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Captain Deb on March 26, 2009, 11:32:35 am: Ain't a snafu an anagram for "situation normal, all @#$%#& up?" Oh me oh my, what a sailor mouth I have! I oughta be spanked!

Capt Deb(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee60/Captdeb_photos/pirate-4.gif)
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: anissa on March 26, 2009, 11:39:52 am: Anything to keep me busy at this point. It was as much therapeutic for me as I hope it will be for you. Its on its way!
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Post by: leapyrtwins on March 26, 2009, 12:33:16 pm: Captain -

sorry to hear about all your troubles; hope the doctor's visit goes well today.

I'd hate to see you miss the symposium - was really looking forward to meeting you :'(

Please check with the ANA about possible sponsorship. I know I donated some monies with my registration and I'm sure others did too.
Don't hesitate to inquire about it; that's what it's there for.

Jan
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Post by: Kathy M on March 26, 2009, 04:13:58 pm: Captain,

I am hoping that you get relief from your pain and a plan to get you back to your wonderful self again real soon! All you are going through and you still are making us chuckle. Humor is a powerful healer!

Kathy
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Captain Deb on March 26, 2009, 06:29:25 pm: OK, maties, here's the scuttlebutt on my abdominal invaders! The tummy doc needs to speak to the radiologist to see if it's a simple or complex cyst but the radiologist had left for the day--go figger. If it's complex it will probably have to come out. About the one on the old ovary--he called my gynodoc who ordered an MRI of the pelvis to take a better peek at it and see if that one needs to come out. Looks like I may be getting a twofer! So tomorrow the tummydocs office will be calling in to the Tube O' Gloom at the local hospital to set an appointment to zap my middle with contrast and without. Yahoo! I asked if I get a discount if they would do my noggin at the same time since I'm about due for one o' them pretty soon. She said probably not. I'm getting referred down to Wake Forest University Med Center in Winston-Salem, about a 2 hr drive. The doc there is a liver surgeon. Now I never heard of anyone calling himself a liver surgeon, but that's what the tummydoc called him!

So that's the news. No biopsy yet, still in holding pattern.

Hanging tough,

Capt Deb(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee60/Captdeb_photos/pirate-4.gif)
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Post by: lori67 on March 26, 2009, 07:16:30 pm: I hope you had enough rum to hold you over during today's procedure.

I'm sure your soon-to-arrive hat and towel will help lift your spirits! I'll just bet you'll be pillaging and plundering in no time at all!

Lori
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Post by: GRACE1 on March 27, 2009, 07:13:29 am: I think you will be pleased with Wake Forest. That is where I had my GK. I love that place! I don't think they will make you wait too long for an appointment. Yes, hang tough - heck, you are tough!!

Grace
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Post by: mimoore on March 27, 2009, 10:55:48 am: Anissa, that is such a lovely gift for Deb! Everyone is so thoughtful here. I may have to stay forever!
My loving cyber family!
Michelle :P
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: leapyrtwins on March 27, 2009, 03:23:27 pm: Quote from: lori67 on March 26, 2009, 07:16:30 pm
I hope you had enough rum to hold you over during today's procedure.

Lori

If not, we can always get her address from Steve and/or Anissa and send the good Captain some ;)

Don't worry, Captain, reinforcements are on the way LOL

Jan
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Post by: Captain Deb on March 27, 2009, 07:01:34 pm: I have already drunk my lifetime rum alotment! Why do you think I am the designated driver of the PBW? Dr Love drinks my rum for me these days. Hee Hee!

If I do end up having surgery, which I'm not planning on, I fully intend on taking my pirattitude down to Wake Forest with me, including a few piratey accessories I happen to have lying around.

Capt Deb(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee60/Captdeb_photos/pirate-4.gif)
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Captain Deb on March 30, 2009, 02:38:48 pm: Today I recieved the piratey embroidered towel from my dear Anissa and it is sooooo coooool!!!! Thank you so much for thinking of me even with your upcoming surgery looming large. Please know you will have a special place in my thoughts on Wednesday whilst I am in the Tube O' Gloom and you are having your surgery!! Recover quickly so I can send you my entire wardrobe and all my linens to have jolly-roger-o-grammed! (just kidding!) You are very special, ya wench. Official Ship's Embroiderer o' the PBW ye be!

Big hugs,

Capt Deb (http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee60/Captdeb_photos/pirate-4.gif)
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Captain Deb on April 02, 2009, 02:16:49 pm: I had an MRI of the pelvis yesterday for ovary cyst--funny that the doc didn't order one on the liver--that one puzzled the MRI technician, too so she called over to the gastro-enterologist but he was in a "proceedure" and couldn't be disturbed so I may have to back there. They happened to have Jimmy Buffett music in the headphones which I got to enjoy. I pretended I was lying on the beach! Still don't know anything--will call the tummydoc tomorrow.

That's the news--still in holding pattern

Capt Deb
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Captain Deb on April 03, 2009, 11:21:39 am: Ahoy, y'all,

Heard from my gynocologist today and they want to lapariscope (sp?) the cyst on my ovary. Sounds like I am going to get holes poked in me--it is inevitable. Still waiting on the radiologists opinion of the liver cyst--been over a week now since I saw the tummydoc who said he needed to talk to the radiologist to see if I have a simple or complex cyst. I vote for simple since they may just leave the sucker alone to see if it will drain by itslf before they go a'slicin' and dicin'.

That's the update for now--

Capt Deb
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: andrea in slc on April 03, 2009, 04:12:13 pm: Darn, Capt Deb. Sorry about the hole poking that will be commencing. >:( Just how much "fun" can one person have after an ER trip? Hope there isn't MUCH poking they have to do, and that the other doc will get back with you soon!

Andrea
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Post by: Kathy M on April 03, 2009, 04:29:10 pm: Hey there, Capn' Deb!

This hurry up and wait to fiind out what needs to be done is horrible!!! But...I've had 2 laparascopic procedures for a pesky ovary and they were a breeze! The worst part was the gas afterwards, because they kinda blow you up like a basketball so they can do what they need to do. I'll bet you'll do great!!!! Hope they figure out the rest real soon.

I'm thinking of you!!!

Kathy
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Post by: Patti UT on April 03, 2009, 04:37:03 pm: Hey Deb,
Just tapped into this, being back on the forum and all due to Anissa being here at me home hospital hanging out with my ENT for 11 hours.....gesh!! she's trying to steal me bf doc. LOL...anyghoo, really sorry to hear of all the pain and problems. I had an ovarian cyst explodeee years ago, no fun, let them do the lap, you don't want it to get big and explode, trust me on this. I've had several of the lap suregeries, through the belly button, uncomfortable for a few days but not too bad.. Crossing everything and saying a prayer for good news on the liver invader. I just ook another balance related fall and wrenched my knee....damn...seems like if it's not one thing, it's another. hang in there.

take care
Yootee
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Sue on April 07, 2009, 12:16:48 pm: Yeah, what Donnalynn said. ;D ;D

Sue in Vancouver USA
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Captain Deb on April 08, 2009, 11:43:37 am: Well, crew, progress is slowly being made with regard to a diagnosis and treatment plan fer me insides. I saw the "lady doc" on Monday and he says I not only have an ovarian cyst but that I have fibroids, too, which he says he doesn't like to see in a post-menopausal woman. Then he took blood for a test for ovarian cancer which he says he does not think I have, but he just wants to rule it out. He even mentioned the fact that I may need to have a hysterectomy. As far as the liver cyst, which is still twinging, I have an appointment on Monday at the hospital to have it aspirated and biopsied which I guess means they will be poking a big needle into my gut. Yuck! I just wish this whole thing was over and not dragging out the way it is. This is getting stressful and depressing! That and I had a massive migraine on Saturday when I was supposed to be having a hot date with Dr Love.

Thank you Donnalynn for your kind and comforting words and to everyone else for your continued moral support. You have no idea how much it means to me when I read your posts.

Hugs,

Capt Deb
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Sue on April 08, 2009, 12:13:13 pm: Cap't Deb, I hope things move faster in the medical department. But look at it this way, it'll be faster than when you were trying for SSD! I had a hysterectomy because of fast growing fibroids back when I was a mere lass of 38, or thereabouts. That was when I was pregnant for the last time, and I lost the baby early because of them, and then the hormones put the darn fibroids into high gear and they had to come out or I was gonna look like I swallowed a watermelon or two. Yuck, is right! I'm so sorry you have to do all this now. Crikey. Some of us deserves a freakin' break around here!! But the good news is, if you get all of that stuff cleaned out of ya, you don't ever have to worry about ovarian cancer -- EVER! I do, as they left one ovary in place and the poor girl just worked her little heart out, but she's about dead of old age now, poor dear. Anyway, huggles to you and a kiss on the forehead. :-*

Sue in Vancouver, USA
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: cindyj on April 08, 2009, 12:18:40 pm: Hey, Capt!

I went through a similar "female" thing last year (shortly after my AN diagnosis), did end up having to have some surgery, but turned out not to be cancer. I will certainly hope that yours turns out to be nothing serious as well. You are so strong, but I know it is very hard waiting and wondering what may be going on.

Sorry one of the migraine monsters messed up your date! Wish those would go away for you also. I have been very, very fortunate not to have had one in quite a few months.

Do hang in there!!!

Cindy
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Kaybo on April 08, 2009, 01:06:09 pm: Capt'n Deb~
Sorry this is happening and so DRAWN OUT for you but you could make contact again with the nice nurse...I forget, was he HOT too??

K
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Captain Deb on April 08, 2009, 02:57:22 pm: Ohhh yeah! Just about singed me fingers on the dude! (Don't tell Dr Love!)

Capt Deb
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Lainie181818 on April 08, 2009, 09:48:55 pm: You go girl, there's nothing like a man in scrubs or a Lab coat. Come to think of it firemen are cute too. all the best, when all of this is over you will have a new warranty and 100,000 nautical miles.
Lainie.
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Janet on April 09, 2009, 12:26:03 am: Capt Deb,

I need to get out of the Headache Forum more often!! I just read about your latest medical tests and wanted to wish you the best. Hope you get this resolved soon.

Janet
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: suboo73 on April 09, 2009, 04:01:22 am: Hey Capt. Deb! How are you today? I am sending some thoughts and prayers your way, and brought back a pocket full of tropical breezes from Tortola to soothe your tired and aching soul....!!! Poof - here they come! ;) --
I am so sorry you are going thru this now, but i can sympathize - went to gyn office the other day on 'emergency' visit myself, and now probably back for some lady 'day surgery' at end of month - yuk. But been there, done that, and not so bad overall.

Wake Forest - i am sure you will like it there. My first born had to be hospitalized at 2 weeks old, and they took very good care of her.
(She is a feisty 24 year old now!)

I will be thinkin' of you matey - hang tough!
All my best to you.
Sincerely,
Sue
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Captain Deb on April 09, 2009, 11:11:59 am: So, Suboo, how was Tortola? Hope you had a great time on your trip--we need pictures!!! I just need to know that the Magical Land of Tortola is still there and survivin' without me!!! Hope you got to have a swing on the tireswing at Stanley's in Canegarden Bay.

Capt Deb(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee60/Captdeb_photos/pirate-smiley-12.gif)
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Syl on April 09, 2009, 12:12:30 pm: Catn Deb:

I hope that a hysterectomy isn't necessary and that the poking they need to do is over and done with soon so you can get on with things.

Syl
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: yardtick on April 09, 2009, 02:57:52 pm: Capt Deb,

Let the Drs work their magic and the nurse do some good nursing ;), so we can have our beloved Capt pain free and sailing us off on an adventure again.

Anne Marie
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: sgerrard on April 09, 2009, 08:37:11 pm: Quote from: Captain Deb on April 09, 2009, 11:11:59 am
we need pictures!!!

Yes indeed, we do need them, Capt. ;) ;D

Steve
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: moe on April 09, 2009, 09:15:03 pm: Thinking of you , Capt'n Deb. You continue to amaze me with your humor and good spirit.
I know it's not always easy.
Hang in there Deb :)
Maureen
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: suboo73 on April 10, 2009, 05:05:47 am: Quote from: sgerrard on April 09, 2009, 08:37:11 pm
Yes indeed, we do need them, Capt. ;) ;D

Hi Capt Deb and Steve!
OK - i will try to post some pics of Tortola later today.
When we returned from vacation our home internet was down...
Then work...then MRI...then visit one daughter...then help other daughter move...then this week, other health issues for me, oh my!
(can i go BACK to Tortola!?)

I DO like pics myself, so have to go now and figure out the whole photobucket thing.
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Back on the REAL topic - how are doin' today Capt. Deb?

Sue
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Captain Deb on April 10, 2009, 01:01:32 pm: Migraine today--yuck. Consolation is I get to watch LA David in Transformers (volume turned down) MY! I have a craving for Ding Dongs!!! ;D

Tuesday is my liver cyst biopsy--poking big needle in tummy not my favorite thing to do on a Tuesday afternoon. I'd rather be windsurfing!

(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee60/Captdeb_photos/guy_windsurfing_lg_clr.gif)

Capt Deb(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee60/Captdeb_photos/pirate-smiley-12.gif)
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: suboo73 on April 10, 2009, 01:19:52 pm: Hey Capt. Deb - so sorry about the headache - yucky yucky yucky!
I will be thinking of you on Tuesday.
When i was pregnant with #2, i was considered high risk, so the doc did Amnio test with a BIG needle where they draw out some fluid.
When my husband saw it he said, "Are you SURE you want to do this this test?" Geez, Louise - of COURSE NOT!
I almost reached over to bop him on the head! - And to top it off, at that job, i didn't have any sick time, so i went back to WORK after that!
That's what you do when you are younger and foolish - now i know better, i think!!!!

So, no - big needles do not = fun. Hope you 'sail' on thru and can get back to that windsurfing! I love your animations!

Sue
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Kathy M on April 10, 2009, 04:25:17 pm: Hey Capt Deb!

Ding dongs...I haven't thought of them in years, but boy they sure sound good!!!! I think a trip to the grocery store is in order. I used to eat them in the mornings for breakfast (very nourishing, huh?).

I'll be thinking of you Tuesday!!!! Good Luck!!!! And eat hearty, capt - gotta keep up yur strength!

Kathy
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: nancyann on April 10, 2009, 04:26:38 pm: Hi there Capt. Deb, I want you to know, along with everyone else, you have been in my prayers for a long time,
it's another 'bump in the road' ( so to speak),
I believe you'll come through this, as all of us have come through one problem after another,
but we survive, & live to see another sunrise...
Lucky for you you just had a beautiful ride on the seas.
(with your painted toenails !).
I wish you healing & comfort,
Always good thoughts, Nancy
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Sue on April 10, 2009, 08:46:10 pm: Best of luck and lots of huggles to you, Capt Deb, as you sail the stormy seas of yet another "medical adventure" aboard the good ship, "Hey, I Wanna Get Off Now". And LA David was in Transformers? I just looked up the cast and crew and didn't see his name. What part did he play?

Sue in Vancouver USA
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: sgerrard on April 10, 2009, 11:29:41 pm: Quote from: Sue on April 10, 2009, 08:46:10 pm
And LA David was in Transformers? I just looked up the cast and crew and didn't see his name. What part did he play?

It is my understanding that he played the President of the United States. ;D

Steve
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: suboo73 on April 11, 2009, 08:56:09 am: Capt. Deb, While you are resting and gearing up for Tuesday, go to this thread:
http://anausa.org/forum/index.php?topic=8049.90 - here are some pics of my family and of course, BVI!

The water was rough at The Baths, so they wouldn't give us snorkel gear. That's ok, i did snorkel at Norman Island.
I did not get to do everything on this vacation - just an excuse to return there again REAL SOON!

We met some wonderful folks from Minnesota, New York and Indiana. The parents from Indiana were meeting their son after his 'study abroad' Spring Semester, in BVI! (Gee tough life these kids have, LOL!) They spoke to our captain on the catamaran, and we pulled up along side their son's schooner at The Caves, Norman Island and started waving madly. The rest of the students on the ship thought we were crazy! It was great!

Hope you are back sailin' real soon.
Enjoy the pics!
Sue
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Captain Deb on April 12, 2009, 04:46:55 pm: I could just live in that big cave pool just off the beach. The best way to get through the Baths is with a mask and snorkel and sneakers. I know that place like the back of my hand and where all the cool cave pools are so next time you will just have to take me with you!

Here's a photo of the tire swing at Stanley's! Bet my liver would quit quiverin' if I could have me a swing on it!!!

(http://www.visailing.com/images/CaneGardenBay.jpg)

Glad you loved Tortola--it really is one of my favorite islands.

Capt Deb
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: leapyrtwins on April 12, 2009, 09:01:22 pm: Quote from: sgerrard on April 10, 2009, 11:29:41 pm
Quote from: Sue on April 10, 2009, 08:46:10 pm
And LA David was in Transformers? I just looked up the cast and crew and didn't see his name. What part did he play?

It is my understanding that he played the President of the United States. ;D

Steve

Yes, he did and he did a great job. My son enjoyed David's "President" long before I knew it was David.

Good luck, Captain, you'll get through this.

I'm keeping you in my prayers,

Jan
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: suboo73 on April 13, 2009, 03:23:58 am: Quote from: Captain Deb on April 12, 2009, 04:46:55 pm
Glad you loved Tortola--it really is one of my favorite islands. Capt Deb

Hi Capt. Deb! Yes, i think we only really appreciate Tortola, now that we have returned home to cool weather and jackets - gosh, it was SO WARM there!
Your pic at Stanley's - just makes me want to hop back on the jet! -- I would love for you to be my guide in BVI - nothing like having someone to show you around!
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I will think of you tomorrow, as i get my cholesterol checked and then sit down later that day to talk about my AN with my PCP.
(We have not had a conversation about it yet, so it should make for interesting talk!)
Tests, they are just yucky, but have to do them.
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While you are getting 'the test' on Tuesday, just think about Stanley's, hum a tune that you and michael used to play, and drift away!
We will all be looking for the update, when you feel up to tapping on the PC keys again.

All my thoughts and prayers to you and Dr. Love.
Sue
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: LADavid on April 13, 2009, 11:27:58 pm: Good luck, Deb. You have my prayers.

(Sue, I played the President on Air Force One -- very small part -- my line was "Kin I have a Ding Dong". You see more of my red -socked feet than you do of my immitation of George Bush. It was supposed to be a serious part but Michael Bay changed it to humor at the last minute).
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Sue on April 14, 2009, 01:13:47 am: We'll have to watch that movie again. I thought it was fun. then I can tell my family....hey, I've "talked" with that red-socked guy!! Cool!

Sue in Vancouver, USA
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: suboo73 on April 15, 2009, 02:51:11 am: Capt. Deb, Hi. Thinking of you this morning and hoping you got thru the 'testing' yesterday.

Please send an update when you feel like it. We miss you!
All our thoughts and prayers to you and yours.

Sue
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Captain Deb on April 15, 2009, 07:39:37 am: Well, yesterday sucked! I hate needles and have a low pain threshhold and when I asked about sedation, they said I would have to stay there for a couple hours longer and it seemed like they tried to talk me out of the sedation because they all wanted to go home! So I kinda faked a headache and nausea and got them to at least give me a shot of phenergan for nausea, which has a sedating effect. When I talked to the pre-registration people on the phone the day before I even asked about sedation and she said there would be some.

So I get in the tube and he sticks the needle in my side--was in a very uncomfortable position wheich I had to hold--they kept sliding me in and out of the CT machine to see if the needle was in the cyst. I guess the first poke missed so he had to come and do it again. Well the second time he got the cyst but in the process punctured and partially collapsed my lung and boy did that hurt. They then put me on oxygen to see if they could re-inflate it and took me back to my room. An hour and a half of that fun they wheeled me back to X-ray and said that the lung had re-inflated and I could go home. I ended up being there for almost 7 hours for a 30 minute procedure.
They said if I started to have chest pains to come back into the emergency room. I woke up in the middle of the night with chest pains--not very severe but definitely quite uncomfortable, so here I sit debating whether to call Dr Love at work to get him to take me back to the ER. Reminds me of my AN surgery when I came out of the hospital in worse shape than when I went in!

I'm going to give the chest pains another hour and if they don't abate, well back in I go I guess. This just sucks. Good news it there was no cancer in the fluid they drained, and the cyst was not attached to the liver, just hanging out between it and my diapragm.

So the fun ain't over yet! Thanks for all your prayers, good thoughts and well wishes--I'll keep you posted.

Capt Deb
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: moe on April 15, 2009, 07:58:30 am: Capt Deb,
Wow, just another day in the life of Capt Deb. You have great spirit and are very accepting of the medical errors! SO GLAD to hear that the fluid did not show cancer cells. That was a big worry for me.
I think a trip to the Doc may be in order today, what do you think? Don't want that lung of yours to deflate any more than it already is.
Hang tough,
Maureen
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: yardtick on April 15, 2009, 08:16:13 am: Capt Deb,

Dam!!! You really know how to cause trouble ;) I'm so happy there is no cancer in there. Please take care of yourself. I won't be able to check up on you for ten days, because hubby and I are are on our way to Punta Cana. I will be thinking of you. Please stay well.

Anne Marie OXOX
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: LADavid on April 15, 2009, 10:41:27 am: Wow, Deb, what a mis-adventure. Collapsed lung! That would scare the bejesus out of me. Sorry for the issues, but glad to hear the results came back cancer free. Take care.
David
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: leapyrtwins on April 15, 2009, 11:07:41 am: Captain -

sorry to hear about yesterday's suckiness >:( but glad to hear the positive news ;D

Hope things get better - and stay that way!

Jan
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Pooter on April 15, 2009, 11:23:48 am: Yikes! What a day from H-E double-hockey-sticks! I hope you feel better soon! I'm glad it wasn't cancer, however. Get better soon so we can take the PBW over there and give 'em a taste of REAL pirates! :)

Regards,
Brian
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: cindyj on April 15, 2009, 11:27:21 am: Wow, what an awful day for you! Of course, so glad they found no cancer! But, what an ordeal to have to go through to find out - punctured lung!!! You are handling it all very well, but know you must be so tired of it all. Hope things can calm down for you soon,

Cindy
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Captain Deb on April 15, 2009, 03:38:15 pm: Hi guys,

Well things have gone from bad to worse! Just after my last post I started really having bad chest pains so I called Dr Love to come get me and take me to the hospital.By the time I got here I was in severe pain and they took an X-ray and sho' nuff, collapsed lung. So they shot me full of drugs and had to put in a chest tube. I guess I will be here in the hospital for 3 to 5 days to get it to heal. Lots of pain every time I move and they are keeping me pretty drugged up. Not fun at all!

Thanks for your thoughts--will keep you updated via me trusted Blackberry.

Hugs to you all and thanks for being there.

Capt Deb
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Kaybo on April 15, 2009, 03:56:51 pm: Oh My Goodness! ENOUGH...you hear me? I said ENOUGH!! Goodness, girl, you are certainly in my prayers!! GET BETTER and that is an ORDER!! ;D

K
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: leapyrtwins on April 15, 2009, 04:38:06 pm: I'm with Kaybo, Captain. ENOUGH is definitely ENOUGH!

Hospitals are never fun - and pain just adds to the equation :'(

Tell Dr. Love to take good care of you. I wish we all lived closer so we could come visit.

We're with you in spirit though - if that helps ;D

Hang in there. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jan
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: suboo73 on April 15, 2009, 04:41:59 pm: OMGosh, Capt. Deb :o
What K and Jan said, enough is enough, definitely! ::)

Glad Dr. Love came to the rescue and got you back to the hospital pdq....!

My thoughts and prayers are with you - get better soon!

Sue
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: nancyann on April 15, 2009, 04:58:37 pm: Capt. Deb: I'm so sorry about all you've been going through - Jeez Louise ! it's been one thing after another -
& you've gotten through every one ! Just think about your next sailing adventure !

Always good thoughts, Nancy
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: lori67 on April 15, 2009, 06:51:06 pm: Capt. Deb,

This is enough adventure already! Quit it! Don't make us come down there!!

I think, like someone else we all know and love, you're having fun all wrong!

Get better soon!

"Good days, bad days, going half mad days".... I'm going to guess which one this is... :'(

Lori
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Sue on April 15, 2009, 09:08:57 pm: Oh Jeez, Capt. Deb!! I don't even know what to say, except get well fast.

Crikey!!

Sue in Vancouver USA
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Captain Deb on April 16, 2009, 05:11:17 pm: Last night was really rough, by far worse than AN surgery pain-wise--I lost track of how many morphine shots I had. No sleep at all and every time I moved was like a lightning bolt in my chest. Good news is that the garden hose they inserted into my lung is working and the lung is re-inflating. There's a chance I could go home tomorrow evening--they are to turn off the suction on the chest tube to see if the lung stays inflated or collapses again. What an ordeal for a simple outpatient procedure!

Hanging tough!

Thanks for all your prayers and well wishes, folks.

Capt Deb
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Sue on April 16, 2009, 05:19:59 pm: Good Grief, I hope the hospital pays for all of this, since it was THEIR fault!! :o :o

You keep your sense of humor in the face of pain and uncomfortable situations, and girl....you get a lot of gold stars for that.

Hugs :-* :-*

Sue in Vancouver USA
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Kaybo on April 16, 2009, 05:21:28 pm: Capt'n Deb~
I was praying specifically for you this morning while I ws on the treadmill - did you feel it?? Stay strong!

K
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: cindyj on April 16, 2009, 05:23:21 pm: So sorry you've been in such pain...I hope that lung will stay inflated for you and you do get to go home tomorrow!

Will continue to be thinking of you,

Cindy
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Captain Deb on April 16, 2009, 05:24:34 pm: K,
So THAT'S what that was!!!!!!

Capt Deb
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Captain Deb on April 16, 2009, 07:35:38 pm: Donnalynn,

The hose-puller is a thorasic surgeon and I know him from a consult several years ago for another lung issue. He is a very nice man and very thorough. Thanks for your prayers--i can feel them all the way down here!

Hugs to Jim,

Capt Deb
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Patti UT on April 16, 2009, 08:58:11 pm: GEESH DEB, you sure know how to keep them docs busy. So sorry for all the pain you have had to endure. Hope you can go home shortly and feel bettr soon. SO glad the fluid from the liver varmit was benign. Next, tne big H. You won't regret it, I promise. Sorry to cathc up on you so late in the game, been struggling with a bit of my own medical garb this week./ Spent this afternoon in the tube of gloom...will know timorros.

Love and big Hugs to ya Deb,

Yootee.
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: moe on April 17, 2009, 08:34:46 am: Hope that chest tube comes out easily and you're on your way home soon, Deb :)
Maureen
BTW you are a trooper ;)
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Jim Scott on April 17, 2009, 08:44:43 am: Deb ~

Boy, the fun never ends! I'm so sorry that you've had to endure all this pain and worry but my prayers and those of many others are with you. I'm hoping - right along with you and everyone else - that this latest 'simple outpatient procedure' mishap can be over soon and you can resume your Captain's duties. Thanks for your dedication to all of us and may you be virtually pain-free from this point on.

Well, at least you had some good news about the cyst. At least that's something. :)

Jim
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Captain Deb on April 17, 2009, 10:51:45 am: Good News! Dr love is coming to bust ne outta this joint!! Yaaaaaay!!! Apparantly I'm a fast healer. The nursies here have been the greatest.

See you at home, mateys!

Capt Deb
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Kaybo on April 17, 2009, 10:59:49 am: Whoopee!!
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: leapyrtwins on April 17, 2009, 11:08:24 am: Yea! I just knew Dr. Love would rescue you sooner or later. I'm VERY glad it's sooner ;D

He sounds like a good one, Captain. Hold on to him ;)

Jan
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: lori67 on April 17, 2009, 02:07:29 pm: Good to hear Dr. Love is planning a mutiny to get you outta there!

Smooth sailing from here on in - OKAY?????

Lori
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Captain Deb on April 18, 2009, 02:16:21 pm: I'm HOME!! Slept from 2:30 pm till 9:00 am--up sometime in the night for pain meds. Still pretty sore but nothing like it was.

Neighbors bringing dinner tonight. Thanks for all your well wishes and for all you New Englanders--have fun at the brunch!!

Thanks for all your positive energies and prayers--what a great support systemn you folks!

Love and big hugs,

Capt Deb
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: sgerrard on April 18, 2009, 04:46:27 pm: Thank goodness. That was starting to get gnarly. I'm glad to see you back. Heal well.

Steve
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: leapyrtwins on April 18, 2009, 04:59:04 pm: Gnarly! Now there's a word for David's weekly update. I just love that word. Gnarly, dude :D

Captain -

glad you're home and getting rest. I just noticed that this thread has had over 1,000 hits - guess you know how much we've all been thinking about ya.

Best wishes for a continued recovery,

Jan
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: cindyj on April 18, 2009, 05:17:43 pm: Yep, so glad you're home...as I'm sure you are! Now, I hope that's it for you, for awhile!

Cindy
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: NancyMc on April 18, 2009, 05:36:20 pm: Cap'n,
I've been away from this thread havin' a little procedure all mine own and whining about my recovery "issues" which include temporary facial paralysis, eye annoyances, constipation, and a steroid high that had me blastin' out of the canons above and below deck!
Man, do I feel like a big ol' baby now.
Geesh! You are one tough cookie. I just want to salute you in person one of these days in the not too distant future.

I, too, love those BVIs, Baths and all. No place like it. How 'bout our next convention moored off Cooper Island?

Love you,
Nancy
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: suboo73 on April 19, 2009, 05:46:13 am: Welcome home, Capt. Deb.
Get some rest and get better soon, so we can go sailin' again!

Sue
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Keri on April 19, 2009, 07:43:26 pm: Hi Capn Deb,
It was nice talking to you after the brunch! I'm glad you got to say 'hi' to many there. I hope my hubby qualifies for the Boston marathon again so i can go back! I loved meeting the people there (even though i'm in the dc area - it was nice of the new englanders to allow me to crash their brunch!)
I hope your continue to recover and get better. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Take care,
Keri
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Rich56 on April 19, 2009, 09:32:58 pm: Hi Capt. Deb,

Scarlett and I are also glad we got to say hi to you.

We hope your feeling better,

Rich & Scarlett

P.S. Keri it was nice to meet you, and you can crash with us anytime. Hope your husband does well in the Boston Marathon.
Sorry for the hijack Capt. Deb
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Sue on April 19, 2009, 09:48:54 pm: Glad you are home and on the mend, Cap't Deb. When you aren't aboard ship, this here place gets all discombobulated. Now things can be ship-shape again.

Huggles,

Sue in Vancouver, USA
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Larry on April 20, 2009, 08:10:47 pm: Deb,

"Oi Vei" is about all i can say to this "adventure" you've had. My apologies for not wishing you well through this ordeal but i haven't been on the site much of late.

I'm pleased that you are back home and hopefully your "hot date" with Dr Luurve was rainchecked!

Thinking of ya

hugs

laz
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Brendalu on April 21, 2009, 05:11:44 am: Holy moly, Capt Deb! I go away to the land of Oz for a week and you go through all kinds of crap that you don't need to be going through. Good thoughts, many prayers and I'm putting my pirate socks back on although I think I need to find pirate flip flops 'cause the socks are kind of warm here now!! Anyway, take it easy, let Sadie St john and Dr Luv take care of you, and just concentrate on getting well.
Hugs and love,'
Brendalu
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Captain Deb on April 21, 2009, 06:15:22 pm: Hi folks,
Home has been great although I'm still having a bit of pain from where the chest tube was, it has gotten lots better. First day off percoset. Unfortunately this ordeal ain't over as I talked to the gyno today and scheduled surgery on May 20 to have the other cyst, which is on my left ovary, removed. I have to decide whether of not to have a hyssterectomy at the same time. My cousin's husband is a retired gyno and I'll be consulting with him as well. I'm not having any symptoms from the cyst or fibroids, so the hysterectomy is optional and will be done to prevent any problems down the road.

Thanks again for all your well wishes!

Capt Deb
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Keri on April 26, 2009, 09:44:00 pm: Hello,
I'm glad you're at home too. Hope you figure out the best course of action for next time. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
BTW what is PWB???

Keri
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: suboo73 on April 27, 2009, 05:00:33 pm: Quote from: Keri on April 26, 2009, 09:44:00 pm
BTW what is PWB???

Keri

Keri, I am so glad you asked this question.... I want to know too!
Hopefully, Capt. Deb will steer us to the answer!
--------------
How are you doing, Capt. Deb?
I am dealing with female issues too, so i can relate.

Sue
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Captain Deb on April 29, 2009, 10:33:00 am: The PBW is the name of our plunderin' pllagin' pirate ship that we cyber-sail over on the Good Morning thread. It stands for Princess Batty Wench and you can read all about her wacky adventures by reading through the Good Morning thread from the beginnin'. It is indeed a wild ride!

I have been having a rough time with pain from the chest tube surgery. Docs gave me another 6 days of Percoset which I ran out of today. I feel like I've forgotten what not being in pain feels like. I hope this gets better soon as it is putting a real damper on my fun!

Hugs,

Deb(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee60/Captdeb_photos/pirate-3.gif)
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Kaybo on April 29, 2009, 10:35:20 am: Oh Capt'n Deb~ that just stinks!! So glad to hear from you, though - I've been wondering about you!

<3 & Hugs,
K
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: yardtick on April 29, 2009, 01:39:36 pm: Many hugs and kisses my favourite Capt and Pirate!

:-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

Anne Marie OXOX
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: leapyrtwins on April 29, 2009, 01:54:48 pm: Man, Captain, this really DOES stink!!!

I was just thinking last night that we haven't heard from you in a while, and now I now why :(

Hope you're pain-free very soon.

Thinking of you :-*

Jan
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: ppearl214 on April 29, 2009, 02:44:31 pm: Deb,

will contact you later....

xoxoxoxoxoxoxo and all that mushy, gushy stuff. You know it!

xoxoxoxoxo
me :)
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Sue on April 29, 2009, 05:01:53 pm: Enough is enough, we say! Be gone pain and leave our Captain alone. Begone, begone, begone. Vanquish the foe. Make it walk the plank. Something, anything.

Hoping you are feeling beyond better real soon. Yes, this stinks to High Heaven.

Sue in Vancouver, USA
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: suboo73 on April 29, 2009, 07:22:01 pm: Quote from: Sue on April 29, 2009, 05:01:53 pm
Enough is enough, we say! Be gone pain and leave our Captain alone. Begone, begone, begone. Vanquish the foe. Make it walk the plank. Something, anything.

Hoping you are feeling beyond better real soon. Yes, this stinks to High Heaven.

Sue in Vancouver, USA

Yes, what Sue said! I want you to get better soon! Keep us posted, we miss you.
Sincerely,
the other Sue (aka Suboo)

PS. Capt. Deb - thanks for the explanation of PBW! I need to read that thread! (I thought PBW meant peanut butter wreck! LOL!)
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Larry on April 30, 2009, 12:20:38 am: Peanut Butter Wreck!

There's an idea Deb, Have some peanut butter and jelly (thats what you yankee doodle dandies have) sandwich and see if that helps. Phyl will probably recommend chicken soup coz it can't hoit!!!

seriously - hope the pain goes away and never comes back again.

hugs,

Laz
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: moe on April 30, 2009, 08:53:06 am: Cap'n Deb,
Good advice from Donna about the pain.
Just get some more of that percocet and sail (?) through the pain :'(
Hope you are feeling better real soon.
Are you overdoing the activity??
Maureen
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: moe on April 30, 2009, 08:55:07 am: Quote from: moe on April 30, 2009, 08:53:06 am
Cap'n Deb,
Good advice from Donna about the pain.

OOPS sorry Donnalynn!!
Maureen
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: wendysig on May 01, 2009, 10:23:42 pm: Ahoy Capt. Deb!

I've been kind of out of the loop for a while and really just getting back in the last couple of days. Sorry to hear everything you've been going through but hope you are feeling better

Sending healing thoughts your way,
Wendy
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Captain Deb on May 19, 2009, 11:57:53 am: Hi guys! I'm back!!!!
My pain is down to a dull roar and it doesn't hurt so bad to use the keyboard so I'm posting this. It seems that the chest tube did some nerve damage on my left side--hence all the pain I've been in. The surgeon put me on Lyrica which doesn't make me more poetic, but seems to be relieving some of this relentless pain I've been in. I'm having my hysterectomy and ovary removal tomorrow at the friggin crack of dawn --whoopee!!!
Time to rock the pirate socks! Thanks for all your well wishes and support and I'll try to post soon after the surgery.

I've decided to go to the symposium and have a bit of fun with you AN Heads. Double whoopee!

See ya soon!

Capt Deb
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: ppearl214 on May 19, 2009, 12:00:16 pm: Quote from: Captain Deb on May 19, 2009, 11:57:53 am
I've decided to go to the symposium and have a bit of fun with you AN Heads. Double whoopee!

:-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

'nuff said :)
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Kaybo on May 19, 2009, 12:36:37 pm: You will be in my prayers for a safe & successful surgery and a quick & easy recovery! Can't wait to see you in Chicago!!

K
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: ppearl214 on May 19, 2009, 12:38:21 pm: Quote from: Kaybo on May 19, 2009, 12:36:37 pm
You will be in my prayers for a safe & successful surgery and a quick & easy recovery! Can't wait to see you in Chicago!!

K

Successful surgery it will be... they are bringing in the Dyson Vaccuum to cure what ails her! :D ;)

sorry Captn... couldn't resist! :o did I make ya smile? :D

xoxox
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: leapyrtwins on May 19, 2009, 12:38:40 pm: Deb -

it's nice to hear the rumors are true ;D See ya in Chicago ;D

Good luck with the surgery; we're wearing our socks for you!

Jan
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Captain Deb on May 19, 2009, 01:03:11 pm: I'm wiv cruise director Phyll. I'm ready to wash my hands of this weirdness!

Capt Deb(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee60/Captdeb_photos/pirate-3.gif)
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Sue on May 19, 2009, 05:39:55 pm: Best of luck to ya, Cap't Deb! Hope everything comes out all right! ;)

Seriously, be well, dear one.

Sue in Vancouver USA
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Larry on May 19, 2009, 05:54:25 pm: The mainstay of the Goode ship PBW, you will come through this stronger and better than ever.

We be with ya dear captain.

Laz
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: suboo73 on May 20, 2009, 03:58:37 am: Capt. Deb,

Wishing you all the best today for a successful surgery.

Thoughts and prayers to you and your hubby.
Stay strong!

Sue
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: GRACE1 on May 20, 2009, 08:00:20 am: I have not been on the site lately. Hoping your surgery goes well. I will be praying for you.

Grace
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: wendysig on May 20, 2009, 08:32:27 am: Capt. Deb -

I just saw your post about your surgery today. I hope by now it is over and you are resting comfortably as possible. Y0ou are in my prayers and I wish you a speedy recovery.

Wendy
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: cindyj on May 20, 2009, 02:46:09 pm: Hope things went well for you today, Capt! From everything I hear, you'll be very glad you had this done...once you get through the next couple of weeks, that is :) Hope this is the beginnig of the end of your recent miseries!

Cindy
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: ppearl214 on May 20, 2009, 02:52:20 pm: am going to try to phone later. As I hear (unless the fiesty wench logs on soonish down the road), I'll let you all know.

:)

Phyl
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Kate B on May 20, 2009, 08:04:50 pm: Capt Deb,
I trust that your surgery went well today. The good news is that it gives you plenty of time to rest up before the conference in Chicago :D

Kate
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: ppearl214 on May 21, 2009, 11:55:14 am: Just spoke to Captn Deb

well, times have certainly changed! :o :o Had her surgery 24 hrs ago and has been home since 11am EST today! :o :) Said she's in pain and crampy..... has 3 little stitches by her cute widdle belly button. Yup, they used the Dyson vaccuum! ;)

She sounded ok, except for the pain in her voice. Says if she doesn't move around, she's ok.

told her everyone here sending wishes and she'll be back online before you can say

igdu oi4utqop uoq3u4yqpu3ovu4tou4tugopiuorgoiwru t90 vu84tpoeir

10 times fast! :D

She say's "hey" (with Southern drawl) to all and appreciates everyone's wellness wishes to her

Phyl
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: cindyj on May 21, 2009, 01:53:04 pm: Thanks, Phyl - glad to know she's recovering in the comfort of her own home!

Hope your pain subsides quickly, Capt!

Look forward to having you back with us,

Cindy
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Sue on May 21, 2009, 02:08:18 pm: Crikey, it's a wonder they don't just do surgery and call a cab for ya! I was in for 5 days or something like that. But then, I had it the old fashioned way....

Easy does it Cap't Deb, and this too, shall pass.

Thinking of you clear over here in Vancouver, WA
Sue
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: EJTampa on May 21, 2009, 03:57:45 pm: Hi Cap'n Deb,

Just adding my well wishes and hoping you're back up and about and in tip top shape in no time!

Ernie
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: CHD63 on May 21, 2009, 05:27:41 pm: Deb .....

Even though I have not posted on this thread before, I have been following it with great interest. I was so upset when I read that you were going through so many medical crises. Now I am overjoyed that this "bump in the road" may be over and done with rather quickly! Hurray. (Although I know you are still hurting and I do not mean to minimize that!)

I will have to say I am a teensy bit envious because I had a hysterectomy done 25 years ago the old way and I was still hospitalized and in much pain and on Morphine 2 days out!!!

Rest well ..... give your body plenty of time to heal.

Clarice
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: wendysig on May 21, 2009, 05:43:26 pm: Ahoy there Capt. Deb,

I hope you're soon feeling back in the pink! In the meantime rest and recover.

Best wishes,
Wendy
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: leapyrtwins on May 22, 2009, 06:06:56 pm: Hmmm. Sounds like the good Captain had a laproscopic procedure - much better than the days of totally invasive adominal surgery for sure. It's widely used for gynecological and gallbladder surgeries alike these days. I had several laporoscopies back in the days when I was trying to get pregnant with my twins.

Here's hoping Deb's back on her feet in record time ;D

Thanks for the update, Phyl.

Jan
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: moe on May 22, 2009, 06:46:25 pm: Have a restful weekend, Capt Deb, and don't overdo it, ya hear?
Hope you continue to heal quickly.
I'm sure you will :)
Maureen
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: ppearl214 on May 26, 2009, 12:47:45 pm: JUST SPOKE TO CAPTN DEB... AGAIN.....

Well, our dear Captn had a bit of a setback over the weekend. Some issues arose due to the surgical procedure and she ended up doing another 13 hrs in the emergency room. She is back home and trying to rest. She said that today, she is a minute bit better, able to get out of bed and get over to the couch and back........ pain levels could be better and they've changed pain meds on her (I offered up mine... but have to check with my doc first :D )

So, she's hanging tough and hoping she comes back online soon. While she's laid up, she's planning mischief and mayhem for the Symposium :o *looks around to make sure no one from the ANA is looking over shoulder* 8)

I have a feeling she'll be back online soon. She luffs us too much to stay away too long!

Phyl
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Kaybo on May 26, 2009, 02:43:13 pm: Oh My Goodness! ENOUGH ALREADY!!

K
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: ppearl214 on May 26, 2009, 02:48:09 pm: Quote from: Kaybo on May 26, 2009, 02:43:13 pm
Oh My Goodness! ENOUGH ALREADY!!

K

aye-men, sista! I basically told her the same thing.. and btw, told her that you were helping to lead the charge for bail money for Aug! :D I know, shame on me! :D
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Larry on May 26, 2009, 07:25:52 pm: No need for bail money - we'll break her ouit. Thats the least we could do and probably what she'd expect.

Laz
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: ppearl214 on May 26, 2009, 07:29:21 pm: Quote from: Larry on May 26, 2009, 07:25:52 pm
No need for bail money - we'll break her ouit. Thats the least we could do and probably what she'd expect.

Laz

Only bail for the Captn, eh? Oh, I'll remember that one, buckaroo! ;) :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
xoxoxooxoxoxoxoxoxxo and all that good stuff!
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: leapyrtwins on May 26, 2009, 08:22:50 pm: Phyl -

thanks for the update on the good Captain.

I'm sorry to hear she's still under the weather.

We'll just have to make sure she gets plenty to drink during the symposium - afterall, Steve's buying ;) :D

If you talk to Deb again before she's well enough to get back on the forum, please give her my best ;D

Jan
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: LOIS on May 26, 2009, 08:42:21 pm: Cap Deb,

Prayers are headed your way.
I've had 2 of them and have to agree with Jim. Needle is big but you really dont feel a thing except a slight pinch when they take the biopsy. You will probably have to stay still on your side for 1 - 2 hours when they are done. That was probably the worst part.

Lois
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: LOIS on May 26, 2009, 08:46:46 pm: Capt Deb,

Must of jumped in here late. You've already had it done and back to ER again. Hope you are feeling much better and rid of the pain.

Lois
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: ppearl214 on May 27, 2009, 10:39:26 am: Quote from: leapyrtwins on May 26, 2009, 08:22:50 pm
Phyl -

thanks for the update on the good Captain.

I'm sorry to hear she's still under the weather.

We'll just have to make sure she gets plenty to drink during the symposium - afterall, Steve's buying ;) :D

If you talk to Deb again before she's well enough to get back on the forum, please give her my best ;D

Jan

will pass along the wet smoochies... she luffs them... doncha Capt? :-* :-* :-*

Phyl
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: yardtick on May 27, 2009, 12:36:07 pm: Thanks Phyl for keeping us all up to date on the Captain. Sending her many hugs and kisses from Ontario.

Sometimes it sucks being a woman >:(

SMOOCHES GALORE Anne Marie :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: HeadCase2 on May 28, 2009, 09:16:00 am: Capt,
I haven't been following the forum regularly lately. Sorry to hear about your travails, and hope you're finally on the mend. Here's a diddy for ya'.

One day deb was paintinÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ for some dough.
When up from the gut came a bubblinÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ foe.
She visited the ER, and found a favorite nurse.
Her crew came a runninÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ with a shout and a curse.
She needs a new protective hex or inflection.
But what she got was more meds and resection.
Regaining her sea legs, and grumblinÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ all the while.
Her crew really loves her, and her pirate style.
Looking forward to Chicago, weÃ¢â‚¬â„¢re soon to set sail.
To party with the crew, Ã¢â‚¬Å“WhoÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s bringinÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ bail?Ã¢â‚¬?

Regards,
Rob
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: ppearl214 on May 28, 2009, 09:22:22 am: LOL! Rob, I knew you were the GrogMeister on the PBW for a reason! :) Will alert her to this... may speak to her today.

Phyl
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Larry on May 28, 2009, 04:58:31 pm: Bit of competition now Sue!

Looking forward to the response!

laz

p.s - get ye head outa da rum barrell Rob(lol) - great poem but!
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: leapyrtwins on May 28, 2009, 09:09:21 pm: Outstanding poem, Rob.

I can't wait to see Sue's post.

Let the games begin ;) :D

Jan
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: wendysig on May 30, 2009, 01:34:15 pm: Capt. Deb,

I hope you're feeling better soon.

Phyl -- Thanks for the updates

Wendy
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: ppearl214 on June 01, 2009, 01:59:34 pm: JUST SPOKE TO DA CAPTN

well, what a difference a day (or 2) makes! She sounds terrific! No pain to her voice, although she says she now just has a wee bit of pain but MUCH more tolerable. Said she was able to sleep on her side last night (a HUGE feet ;) for her) but she's doing great. Says she'll attempt to log on in the next day or 2.... so.... start swabbing the decks... hoist the sails.... pour the grog in celebration.... our Captn is being booted outta sick bay! :D

Phyl
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: yardtick on June 01, 2009, 03:00:08 pm: YIPEE ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Vivian B. on June 01, 2009, 03:36:53 pm: Phyl thanks for keeping us updated. Wishing the Captain all the best.

Vivian
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Larry on June 01, 2009, 08:36:14 pm: Go Captain,

looks like i better get the pbw off anchor

Laz
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: leapyrtwins on June 01, 2009, 09:02:57 pm: Yea!! Wonderful news!

Hope to see Captain Deb back posting again - very soon ;D

Jan
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Sue on June 03, 2009, 01:03:17 pm: Consider yourself hugged and kissed, Cap't Deb! So sorry you are still down and out! Hoping for your recovery, soonest!!

I don't mind the competition!! If my poor brain can think of something I'll get back to ya! ;D ;)

Sue in Vancouver, USA
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Captain Deb on June 04, 2009, 09:47:35 am: AAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!

Ahoy ye scurvey scalawags and wicked wenches!!!!!!!!

I'm finally feeling good enuff to get to a 'puter! It has been a rough road wiv two surgeries in 4 weeks. Me female innards are all gone, never to plague me again and me lungs is healed up a bit more--had to go by ambulance 12 hrs back to the ER after they initially releasedme cuz I thought I were having another collapsed lung or a heart attack!!! Turns out I had pleurisy in me left lung this time.--Sooo painful and scarey it was. Very scarey. But this here wench be a tough old scurvey sea captain and no wimp.

Now the med bills are a rolling in in scads--thank G-d I was able to get disability and Medicare and Eric was able to sell one of our rental units at a faily good profit this spring. That punctured lung, which was punctured by a frigging doc cost $12,000, and that don't include the doc fees which were another 3,000- 4000! Medicare picks up 90% or so. I haven't been able to work for two months and if will be another few weeks till I get back in my studio.

Thank you for all your continuing support--I'm going online later today to make my airline reservations fer Chicago--I gotta go to this Symposium by hook or by crook! Plus if I don't go Phyll will kick my ass. I need a real life hug from her!!! I can't wait to meet all of you scallywags and wenches and I hope yer a gettin all your pirate gear ready to wear to the Friday night party!! The Saturday night one is more dressy and I don't want to look like too much of a nutcase. I'll be in disguise as a normal person.

Thanks again for loving me when I felt so crappy--that is hard on one's psyche at times fer sure!!!

Anchors aweigh--there's seas to be sailed and tropical islands to explore! Love, love, love you guys!!!!

Capt Deb(http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee60/Captdeb_photos/pirate-3.gif)
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: CHD63 on June 04, 2009, 10:31:15 am: She's baaaaaaaaaacccccckkkkk!!! YEAH! Keep up the good work.

Clarice
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Kaybo on June 04, 2009, 12:55:24 pm: Oh Capt'n Deb~
I am so glad that you are back and feeling better and i can't wait to meet YOU in Chicago!!

K
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: ppearl214 on June 04, 2009, 01:02:39 pm: oh, she will NEVER hear the end of it if she doesn't come to Chicago... trust me on that one! :D

welcome back Captn!!!!!!!!!!!

Laz, start the continuation of the PBW voyage... :D

Phyl
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: grega on June 04, 2009, 01:55:38 pm: Hi C. Deb .... welcome back!

I often check out websites offered in a poster's signature .... it's fun and interesting. On yours, I sought out your artwork and, after clicking several links on several links (including Hillbilly's), I saw your paintings. Simply stated ..... terrific!

Keep up the good work!
Greg
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: ppearl214 on June 04, 2009, 01:57:43 pm: Quote from: grega on June 04, 2009, 01:55:38 pm
I saw your paintings. Simply stated ..... terrific!

I have the truly blessed honor of being a proud owner of a Captn Deb original... which hangs proudly in my living room for all to see... just simply marvelous....

Phyl
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Brendalu on June 04, 2009, 02:40:21 pm: Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, Captain Deb! You can't keep a good woman down! Welcome back! Take care of yourself. I won't be in Chicago this August....too much family stuff going on, but I'm planning to make it to the next one and I expect to see you there.

Much love and hugs,
Brendalu

PS My pirate sox smell really bad and stand up by them selves....I guess it is safe to wash them now!
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Sue on June 04, 2009, 05:18:34 pm: Oh Captain Deb,
You are out of your bed,
And we missed youuuuuu!

Glad you are well,
So just stay the h---,
Healthy for your crewwwww!

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Sue in Vancouver USA
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: wendysig on June 05, 2009, 05:52:44 am: Ahoy Capt. Deb -

Glad to hear your feeling well better. Sorry I won't be able to meet you in Chicago but the symposium isn't in the cards foir me this year. Too much other stuff and a lack of funds. I hope to make the next one.

Wishing you continued good healing,

Wendy
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: suboo73 on June 06, 2009, 06:22:51 am: The Captn' is back, YEA!!
Welcome Back, Capt. Deb! ;D

Sincerely,
Sue
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: moe on June 06, 2009, 10:25:53 pm: Ah Capn Deb,
So nice to see you with your spirit and spunk and humor.
We missed you but glad you are feeling better and back to life :)
Maureen
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Jim Scott on June 07, 2009, 02:41:04 pm: Slightly-belated-but-still warm Greetings and Saluations, Deb. It's good to have you back. :)

Jim
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: leapyrtwins on June 07, 2009, 03:55:20 pm: YEA!! ;D ;D ;D

Welcome back, Deb! ;D ;D ;D

Jan
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: cindyj on June 09, 2009, 07:10:37 am: I'm way behind on my reading here, so I missed your return, Capt - but SO very glad to see you back and to know you are finally on your way to healing! Take it easy, though...and we'll look forward to hearing from you again soon with continued good news!

Cindy
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Larry on June 09, 2009, 08:16:27 pm: She's back - woo hoo

Laz
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Keri on June 15, 2009, 02:13:47 pm: I'm happy for you too, Cap'n!

I would like to see the artwork as well. Tried to follow it from Greg's post, but couldn't get to the artwork part, where I could see it.

Hoping for your continued improvement.

Keri
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: CHD63 on June 15, 2009, 03:16:18 pm: Maybe this isn't any of my business, but since we haven't heard anything from Deb for about 10 days, I am taking the liberty of putting a link to her web site. It's http://www.frappr.com/CaptDeb and if you click on More Photos, some of her pictures are at the end of that page ...... beautiful work, I might add!!!

Deb, I sure hope you have just been busy and/or resting like you should and that is why we have not heard from you .....

Clarice
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Keri on June 15, 2009, 04:28:18 pm: thanks, Clarice!
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: Ellenmn on June 15, 2009, 06:09:46 pm: Thanks Clarice

Beautiful pictures Deb, I hope youÃ¢â‚¬â„¢re doing well and that we'll from you soon.
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: grega on June 16, 2009, 02:37:20 pm: Thanks Clarice! Very nice pics of paintings there.

Keri, here's how I found several diff paintings: On the site Clarice pointed out, under Captain Deb's Interests is "Interests" on the left that contains 2 websites .... Deb's links there provide several more.

Captain Deb .... next time we visit friends in W. Jefferson, I'll seek out any galleries in Boone or Blowing Rock that might have your paintings.

Thanks ...... Greg
Title: Re: Need your support!
Post by: ppearl214 on June 16, 2009, 02:50:08 pm: here is the dear Captn's painting that I own that hangs proudly in my living room.....

(http://image1.frappr.com/pix1/i/20060413/6/d/a/6da9b59ae36344f21c18ac73a825f4890_large.jpg)

The captn will tell you that I had her on the phone when it arrived and all she heard was screams of being so overwhelmed and touched.......and tears of joy. I was truly floored that I received this...

I am truly honoured to own this.......

Phyl
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Post by: CHD63 on June 16, 2009, 02:58:10 pm: Oh, WOW, Phyl ...... that is absolutely gorgeous! I know we're not supposed to envy, but .......... :-* You are one fortunate ...... and deserving (I might add!!) gal!

Clarice
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Post by: Larry on June 16, 2009, 05:19:32 pm: Captain Monet we should call her.

Laz
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Post by: wendysig on June 18, 2009, 08:36:40 pm: I second that -- our Capt. Deb is obviously very talented.

Wendy
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Post by: moe on June 19, 2009, 09:13:55 am: I had no idea she was an artist and a captain.
I am truly impressed and awed. Nice job BTW. ;)
Maureen
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Post by: Jim Scott on June 19, 2009, 11:43:39 am: This 'AN Community' has many members with a diverse array of talents and skills. Deb is certainly one of those, as her artwork shows. Although I wouldn't want anyone to have to deal with an acoustic neuroma and the problems it sometimes brings, as a part of this community, I appreciate her artistry, her sense of whimsy and her fortitude in the face of sometimes daunting obstacles in her life. A salute to the Captain! :)

Jim
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Post by: ppearl214 on June 19, 2009, 12:53:33 pm: Quote from: Jim Scott on June 19, 2009, 11:43:39 am
This 'AN Community' has many members with a diverse array of talents and skills. Deb is certainly one of those, as her artwork shows. Although I wouldn't want anyone to have to deal with an acoustic neuroma and the problems it sometimes brings, as a part of this community, I appreciate her artistry, her sense of whimsy and her fortitude in the face of sometimes daunting obstacles in her life. A salute to the Captain! :)

Jim

sheesh Jim... now we gonna need a hat pin to pop her ego so she'll be able to fit through a doorway! ;)

(and yes, she is all that... all that you shared. :) )
Phyl