Prayers from you / Thanks!

  • by bunnykin
  • 2008-04-22 01:04:45
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This seems so lame but I took a good dose of xanax to sleep last night as it's not going to help if I don't get enought rest and fall sick too. At this time I need to be stronger than my husband whatever my cardiac situation is.
I went straight for my labtop as if I have something to cling on for comfort and stability besides the family.
THANKS SO MUCH to all who responded to my plea for prayers. This afternoon my husband, Paul (for Sharon/Calif who asked his name for purpose of prayer) will see his gastro dr and a referred surgeon to discuss further; I'm just "numb" this moment and don't know whether I'm coming or going. In any case I've no choice now but have to be brave and knowing full well that you all out there and my church friends are constantly praying that it's benign is great comfort to me.

For Sharon: Paul had his last colonoscopy 3 yrs ago; had 2 before that and each had polyps removed but they were not sinister looking. Only this time the dr wasn't so happy with what he sees.
Will keep you all posted after today's check. Am very grateful and words can't express how touched with I am the way you empathize. bunnykin

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Hang in there!

by Swedeheart - 2008-04-22 01:04:53

This is a time when you want to be strong and make the decisions that you know are good for you. Let me explain. When my husband underwent a quadruple bypass ~ I did not want a bunch of relatives around hovering... I didn't want to worry about what to feed them, where to house them, etc. So I told everyone to stay away except for the kids. Lots of folks wanted to help, so I just told them to bring casseroles and stuff over for dinner for awhile... if they wanted to really help!

Go get your hair done, do something relaxing for you ~ hey how about a massage! And show up for your hubby looking lovely and relaxed. Be thankful he is not avoiding this procedure. Tell him how proud you are of him for doing the hard things. Remind him you'll be there!

I know various times my hubby had surgery I stayed with him in the hospital 24/7. They brought in a rollaway bed and I was right there with him. Made us both feel better. Don't know what your hospital situation is like... but if you ask they may let you ~ unless he is in ICU, then no dice. The medical folks know that we all heal faster when we have our loved ones near.

Please keep us posted on how things are going. We are certainly right there by your side in spirit!

Swedeheart

Thinking of you both

by Nuka - 2008-04-22 02:04:35

Hi Bunnykin,

You are certainly dealing with a full plate. I know how frightening it is to be going through what your husband Paul is going through right now. And of course being his wife you are going through it right along with him.

What you describe that Paul is experiencing happened to me three and a half years ago. During a routine colonoscopy (for heriditary reasons) there was that one nasty looking polyp (among others that were removed) that just didn't look right. I had surgery within two weeks and sure enough it was early cancer. My surgeon removed two sections of my colon and reattached it.

Now the good part.... While the recovery took a little while, I have never felt better and have been getting the all clear from my surgeon since. This is the beauty of having regular colonoscopys, it catches these things before they get too far out of hand.

I understand that this is a very difficult time for both of you right now. When you get this news it hits swift and hard but you need to draw on your faith (as you are) and believe with all your heart that Paul will have a good outcome.

Never feel alone because many of us are walking hand in hand with you in spirit and with all our hearts willing Paul strength for a quick recovery and you the strength to cope with all that has been dished out to you.

Please understand that I am not making light of your situation nor trying to compare. I just want you to know that others have come through this type of situation with flying colors and hopefully your husband will tool.

My very best to both of you.


Nuka

my experience

by jessie - 2008-04-22 05:04:11

my mom had cancer of the bowel. they caught it early enough and back then they removed it and told her that it would be now very slow growing and would not be what killd her. it wasn't it was heart disease. in those days women were not taken seriously for heart disease. hopefully he will get the help he needs and you can go back to the way things were orat least close. i hope this helps in that if it is cancer and it is early enough.... we are here for you jess will keep on praying....

hugs

by kheming - 2008-04-22 08:04:34

You will get through all of this and in the end will wonder how you did it. God will give you the strength to be the support he needs. A prayer for both of you

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