for both your grandmother Georgia and for you. You are both in my prayers.
Joan
Joan
I didnt think of it that way...I guess they wouldnt want to waste their time.Originally posted by lotsofkids
I am so sorry your grandmother is sick! One a semi-bright note they wouldn't be operating if they didn't think she's got a good chance.
I know first hand how hard it is to watch a loved one battling cancer. I'm worried about your grandmother, but I'm also worried about YOU. You need to take care of yourself too. Make sure to take time for yourself. You won't do anyone any good if you're burnt out. I know you said you don't want to talk about it here, but it's a good idea to have someone you can talk to, and I mean someone you'll be comfortable with, not someone you have to mince words with, or hold things back because you're embarassed. Speaking from experience if you try to hold it all in to present a strong front to everyone it's gonna explode out sometime, most likely at the WORST possible time.
I'm not being pessimistic here. Even if everything comes out wonderfully there are going to be alot of emotions running around! I'll be thinking of your Grandmother, you and your family!
I feel weird...well mainly stupid when I cry thats what was making it harder to stop. Now I have a reason to cry and can't...Lyle is there for me 100%, but with his wounds still open I feel so guilty talking to him about it.Originally posted by lotsofkids
Having difficulty crying doesn't make you wierd. I'm the same way. Crying makes me feel weak, then I feel worse about everything. It sounds like your fiancee is definitely there for you if you do decide you want to talk eventually.
To be perfectly frank I didn't get sad often. I got tee totally pissed. Got alot of relief out of going to a batting cage and pounding the *&%$ out of some softballs. When I couldn't get out there I'd take a hammer and annihilate random sticks of wood.(Outside, leaned up against my porch.) Let me vent and didn't hurt anyone.
Yup, I'm fine, thank you for asking.
That's what I've been hoping. I just hate that this happened at all. This has been hard enough for him without having to comfort me too. I dont like feeling guilty about talking to him and bringing back memories. Last night he said that he doesnt care and that he wants to help me. He said it's not my fault it happens and that he understands I need him. I guess he'd feel worse not helping me and seeing me sad, then to be reminded of her 'cause according to him he thinks of her almost daily anyway.Originally posted by kidsncats
"It's not fair...I know it's a different Cancer, but why did Lyle and I both have to have something like this happen to our Grandmothers?"
Again looking for that bright side, no matter how small. Sometimes stress can forge a bond between two people like nothing else can. We had the year from hell, and we're still here. We're closer than we've ever been, and I feel a bond with him that I can't imagine with any other man.
Thanks for the prayers. How long did it take your mom to recover?? Grandma said before she left she wanted to be home in a week, but I dont see how they'll allow that after that big of a surgery.Originally posted by adymarie
I will keep your grandma in my prayers today. The surgery should last about 2 hours. My mom was diagnosed with uterine cancer in March and she is doing fine now. I hope that she breezes thru the surgery.
I'm glad your mom is ok now. Sorry you all had to go through this too. Grandma is overweight too...hope she doesnt get and infection. She's so stubborn and set in her ways that I wouldnt be suprised if she did. She plans to leave there and be back home working in a week!! I hope she is cancer free too.Originally posted by adymarie
Mom was home in about 1 week - but they sent her home too early due to SARS at the hospital. They were tossing patients out before they were ready. Due to her size (she is a size 24-26) it was more difficult for her to recover. She ended up getting a nasty infection in her incision as a result of the fat. She had home care daily for 8 weeks to keep the incision clean. Other then the infection, she was pretty much back to normal within 3-4 weeks.
I will still keep your grandma in my prayers as I know how tough it is for someone after surgery. My mom is now cancer free and I am sure your grandma is too!
She'd die for sure if she knew I posted that photo!!Originally posted by adymarie
That is a lovely pic! She doesn't look too overweight in the pic, so she should be fine. I will continue my prayers to be sure!