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[WDWLVR]

Just a and a hope that you get closer and closer to "ok" every day. In the meantime vent away - especially if it makes you feel better!

 

[minniecarousel]

Well, friend, vent away - that's what we're here for!

Remember, a lot of friends are relieved that you made it through surgery. The surgery appears to be a success - thus, the congrats you're getting. However, no one knows how long the road to recovery is for you. Even those who've had surgery don't know exactly what you're going through & if you're progressing at the rate that they did, or even at the rate your doctor predicts. Be sure to ask questions of your doctor & therapists to make sure you understand what's going on.

Remember: "this too shall pass". Proabably little consolation when the road seems so long, but...

"hang in there"!

 

[Amy]

Barb, here are some hugs from Pittsburgh. Hang in there! Give yourself time to recover fully, and don't worry about what other people think. You've been thru an awful lot, and you need time to heal. We're praying for you!

 

[Virgo10]

Aww, people should think before they say stuff! I know what you're going through in a VERY limited way. Four years ago I had to have my thyroid out because the doctors thought I had cancer. I was scared to death and even made calls to my very "best" friends to tell them how much their friendship had meant to me.

The surgery was awful but the diagnosis was wonderful... no cancer. And where were these "friends" after I had the operation? No where to be found. One never even called me until 6 months later and the other blew me off with, oh, I knew you'd be OK. Needless to say, I haven't spoken to either of them since.

It will take months... maybe even years before you feel like yourself. That first year I wanted to wear turtlenecks in the middle of the summer because of the scar on my neck. Now months go by and I don't even think about the operation.

and PD as you travel that long road from here to there.

Roberta

 

[Disney Ella]

I'm sure I've said stupid things like that too, not fully understanding that getting through the surgery was really just the first step. I can understand your frustration when clearly everything's not quite okay and you're not sure when it will be. Vent whenever you want.

 

[FroggyinArk]

ok the picture link dont work
hmmmmm pembo if ya want i'll actuallypost the pic, otherwise i'll wait till later.

 

[Kitty 34]

I feel for you and sure hope your healing goes quicker and that you get to feeling better a whole lot sooner. {{{{{HUGS}}}}}

 

[ripleysmom]

Pembo

 

[Jeanny]

We'll listen and give you hope and we'll listen and give you strength and we'll listen.

Did I mention that we'll listen? So vent away Barb~ that's what we're here for!!

 

[cati]

Barb, you just bring it on.... Yep, vent away. That is what friends are for. My goodness, you went through alot and now you are blessing us by allowing us to be here for you.

You are still in my prayers and will continue to be.

 

[skuttle]

 

[helenabear]

Barb, I truly wish that I could help more than just typing what I am, but since I can't... keep hanging in there... feel free to vent at any time I do hope that sooner than later you will be feeling more and more like yourself. But try not to be embarassed for how you are at the moment... many love you for who you are... always

 

[Kallison]

Sorry Pembo -- screw the stares, go out and do what you want to do!

 

[Boots]

{{{{HUGS}}}}

 

[Feralpeg]

First of all, let me say that I am sorry you are going through all of this. And then I will say, hold you head up high and stare anyone who looks at you funny right back in the face! You survived something that most people will never (thank goodness) have to go through and you came through it like a trooper. Yes, you have problems, but they are temporary.

After I had breast cancer, I was overheard talking about it with another person. This lady at my office came up to me and asked me why I would talk about it. Wasn't I embarrassed? I could have slugged her. No I wasn't embarrassed. I was sick. I didn't ask to be sick. I did what was necessary to save my life. I was not then and never willl be embarrassed by the situation.

You have nothing to be embarrassed about! I hope you feel better soon!

 

[Beth E. (NJ)]

{{{{hugs}}}} to you!

 

[Laura]

A for you, for your road to rehab. I hope your nerves heal speedily!

BTW, I'm completely deaf in my left ear; I was born that way. Everything's in mono, not stereo. Yeah, it's annoying sometimes but I just keep people on my hearing side all the time, especially in noisy rooms. It's also hard to figure out where sounds come from with one working ear--everyone says, "I'm over here" when they should be specific and say "I'm in the kitchen." The pros? Most of the time, people are surprised that I have any hearing loss. It's easy to sleep at night with my good ear to the pillow (no sound!) and I can tune people out very very easily. There's always good with the bad, IMO.

 

[Serena]

 

[Rajah]

 

[ASFCurly]