Gary's been bleeding in all the wrong places...

[flisssweetpea]

Oh Laurie - I'm so sorry for all that you're going through at the moment. You're quite right that Gary needs to focus on himself too and whilst that is correct - don't forget you in all this. You need some care too - whilst it may not be much help bags of hugs are coming your way

It seems to me, and I'm sure you're in the best position to judge this, that Gary is really scared. He'll go to the Dr for a sore throat and take meds, but won't go for something more serious. He's must be so worried about what he's going to hear. Whilst it's never easy to get tough news, if it runs out to be nasty, at least he will be able to get something done about it.

I'm sending bags of vibes your way.

 

[captiva]

Laurie,

I'm so sorry to hear how things are going lately. I'm sending mega prayers your way that he will get into get his test results soon and follows the doctor's advice on what he needs to do.

 

[ldg]

NO CANCER!!!!!!! Thank God. Specialist does want to have surgery to remove the polyps - which is normally no big deal (for most people), but Gary's phobia of Docs and Hospitals makes it so difficult for him. The one polyp that has grown through the back of his colon will require "normal" surgery and will leave some kind of scar (???). Doc's office is calling sometime this week (haven't heard yet) to let us know when the surgery is scheduled for.

In the meantime, our family physician, with whom we're really close and friendly, had Gary into his office - wow - time is blurring - last week? Earlier this week? to sit him down as he was really worried about his mental state (although by the time Doc was worried, Gary was actually back on an upswing). Doc gave Gary the equivalent of my slap in his own way. And Doc's wife is a psychiatrist who runs a clinic affiliated with our hospital's Mental Health unit. Gary has agreed to see one of the people who works with her - a psychopharmacologist/psychiatrist (a psych who concentrates on meds to treat?). Though she's really booked out, his appointment is next week.

Thank you so much for all your advice, thoughts and support. Gary is really doing MUCH much better than he was. He's over the strep - AND he's getting sleep! Doc gave him a prescrption for something called Restoril (?). Ambien & the other traditional stuff hasn't worked for him at all. This is the first thing Gary's had to help him sleep that's working. And just getting sleep has really been improving not only his outlook on things, but his physical health as well.

It doesn't hurt that things seem to have turned our way a bit at work. The office politics have taken a back seat, and we have a new assistant that appears to be working out. Gary's actually been whistling again (he does that when he's in the shower, working around the house, etc. when he's in a good mood).

 

[sashacat421]

Laurie, we are so relieved that the tests were negative.......tell Gary to keep on whistling!!!!!!

 

[hissy]

Laurie,

I just look forward to the day when you come here and post something that does not leave me at a loss for words!

My continued best to you and your family as you travel this latest journey

 

[rapunzel47]

Glad to hear the good news, even if it's somewhat mitigated by the fact that surgery is still indicated. Glad also that Gary is on an upswing, and whistling again

Will keep praying for continued good progress, and good outcomes.

 

[rockcat]

Gary is in my prayers. I'm glad he's doing better.

 

[flisssweetpea]

Laurie - it's great to hear good news

. Sorry that Gary will have to have surgery, but considering the alternative possibility, this is great.

How lovely to hear that he's feeling more cheerful and whistling around the place again

Continued good vibes coming your way that things continue to improve.

 

[valanhb]

Oh my gosh Laurie! All I can say is

I'm so glad things seem to be taking a bit of a positive turn for you guys.

 

[pat]

better news...yah!

 

[jcat]

Laurie, I'm relieved to hear that things aren't as bad as feared, and that Gary is doing better.

 

[sweets]

OK Laurie, now that Gary is whistling again, and Naomi is doing good, I want you to take some time for yourself! After dealing with all this, your insides must be in a knot! Make an appointment for a haircut, manicure and massage! Go out to dinner with some girlfriends! If you don't take time to take care of yourself, you're going to be sick.

 

[KittenKrazy]

Yay!!

 

[ugaimes]

All I can say is....it's about time! Finally things are looking up for you and your family. I'm so glad Gary's health and mental outlook are on an upswing.... I only hope things get even better from here

.

 

[ldg]

Originally Posted by Sweets

OK Laurie, now that Gary is whistling again, and Naomi is doing good, I want you to take some time for yourself! After dealing with all this, your insides must be in a knot! Make an appointment for a haircut, manicure and massage! Go out to dinner with some girlfriends! If you don't take time to take care of yourself, you're going to be sick.

Sweets, most on TCS share this advice, but I must say, I haven't really done this yet. I don't think I've had my hair cut in over a year, I'm ashamed to admit. It's actually down past my hips now (I should post a pic before I get it cut!) I'm not a manicure kind of person - but I am a TCS kind of person, and the more time I spend here, then you'll know I'm finding time to pamper myself, because just visiting TCS is a treat these days.

 

[lorie d.]

Laurie, I'm not able to be here very much lately, and just now saw this thread for the first time. What a relief for you and Gary that he doesn't have cancer!!!!!!

I'll continue to keep your entire family in my thoughts and prayers!

 

[laceydf]

Laurie, I'm glad you had better news to post this time!!! Still not as good as it could be, but I'm still praying that normality returns to your lives!!!

Hang in there. I really admire your strength through all of this.

 

[milos]

his sister is dead? That's horrible

 

[dawnofsierra]

These results are such a relief, Laurie!

It's wonderful that Gary is feeling so much better, and he will remain in my prayers for a speedy full recovery! I echo the sentiments that I hope you're taking care of yourself during this stressful time, however you find best suits you.

 

[jennyr]

Many good vibes coming from me for you, Gary, Naomi and Tuxie. You are an amazing family with deep inner strengths, even if they do not always seem apparent, and I pray you will get over these latest hurdles.