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Posted 1/3/2008 10:22 PM (GMT 0)

Hello,

Finally got to bring Randy home today.  He's feeling much better as far as the bloat and gas are concerned.  When I got there he was already dressed and ready to go.  Still moving real slow, especially on the stairs.  He only had to climb 13 to get indoors and up to our bedroom.  It's a rather large master bedroom and luckily there's everything he'll need to be comfortable, a bathroom, a recliner, the bed, a tv, a nice view of our mountain, two loyal dogs and me! 

So Happy New Year!  Thanks again to everyone for all the helpful hints, suggestions, well wishes and prayers.  We'll take this one day at a time and keep you up to date. Right now we're both tired and are going to just kick back and relax and concentrate on getting better.

His next doc appt is on the 11th to remove Mr. C and get the path results.  Keeping our fingers crossed for good news.  yeah

Marie

Posted 1/3/2008 10:40 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Randy and Marie,

Welcome to the "other side". Its nice to have the hard part behind us. You have it right. The next indicated thing to do is kick back and start the healing process. Takes lots of patience but healing up without cancer is worth the trials.

Stay close. We can all get well together...

Jim
Posted 1/3/2008 11:09 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome home, Randy and Marie. You're now across that bridge and let the healing begin!
Posted 1/3/2008 11:58 PM (GMT 0)
Randy & Marie,

Happy 2008 to you, too! Nothing like being home & in your own surroundings. You've been through a lot so take your time and both get your rest.

All the best,
Susan
Posted 1/4/2008 1:18 AM (GMT 0)
Hey, I want a master bedroom with a view of a mountain too! :) Oh, there are no mountains in Chicago, darn.

Well, sounds like Randy has it made with nice surroundings to recuperate and an attentive wife to help him out.

Happy New Year to both of you and thinking positive thoughts for the path results. Keep us posted.

Doug
Posted 1/4/2008 1:25 PM (GMT 0)

Glad you guys are home and settling in.  Now even though he has the seat and the view, he needs to get up and walk around every half hour or so.  Those 13 stairs will be very helpful later as he gains strength and starts tightening up the remaining plumbing equipment.  The best advice I received here was to walk often and rest between.  Walking short distances followed by sitting in that recliner the rest of the time will do more for him to recover than about anything he can do.  Extending the distance each day is stage 2 of the plan.  Again, welcome home and enjoy your time of healing together. 

Posted 1/4/2008 1:51 PM (GMT 0)

Hi,

Yes, whew.... it feels good to both of us to be on the "other side". 

Thanks for the suggestion of a warm heating pad, it's bringing him a lot of comfort.  I will remind him to get up and keep moving today! The trip home yesterday was about all he could handle. He'll have to get down the stairs to the shower and once there he can walk round and round the house.  Just like the Grandkids do, well, maybe not quite as fast as them.  Maybe I'll put a pedometer on him to track his success.  Unfortunately with our beautiful view of the mountain comes winter weather, so he'll have to do his walking indoors for a while. 

He has a question for you, but I will post it on a new topic.  I'm glad he feels comfortable enough to ask and share.  I told him if anyone has the answers it will be you guys!

Thanks

Marie

Posted 1/4/2008 3:47 PM (GMT 0)

Marie- Congratulations on getting thru surgery and the hospital stay!  Now comes the next stage--recuperation.  Easy does it. Each day will bring new challenges as he grows stronger and works to regain bladder control and sexual function.  Time and patience, patience and time.  And as you say, take it one day at a time.  

Take care and hang in there...Tim

Posted 1/5/2008 2:09 AM (GMT 0)
  Yea!!!  ~ Marie & Randy, WELCOME HOME ....it’s good to have you on the other side… Caring is Sharing and having you reach out to all of us ~ is the gift you give back to us… thank you for the gift of friendship.   Continue to pull from “all of us”. Take the time needed to heal and feel the strength that comes to you in the form of warm thoughts and gentle hugs.   Don’t forget to get those naps in when Randy naps…. You will truly see and feel the difference and will be able to handle anything that comes your way. Truly!! Continuing to keep you close… In Friendship ~ Lee & Buddy
Posted 1/5/2008 3:09 PM (GMT 0)

Thanks Bluebird,

Each day is getting a little easier for both of us.  I have been taking afternoon naps with him, since our schedule is a little off and we're both pretty tired. As you know it's mentally exhausting as well as physical.  We're just taking a day at a time, counting our blessings and concentrating on getting him better.  We're getting hit pretty hard with the big snow storm coming from California.  So we'll sit inside all weekend, relax by the fire and watch it snow and feed our Stellar Jays and Grey Jays.  They are the closest thing we have to Bluebirds here. 

Life is good!

Marie

Posted 1/6/2008 12:41 AM (GMT 0)
  Hey ~ Marie & Randy,   I’m familiar with the Stellar Jays and Grey Jays.   Having seen them in Colorado and British Columbia, Canada.   They are beautiful birds…   Snow, mountains, birds, being together ~ aaaahhhhh ~ Yes .. Life is good! Taking one day at a time and taking the “proper” time to heal is so important. Continue moving forward in the positive frame you are both in.   We will soon be at the 2 year mark and we continue to move forward ~ knowing that each day must be lived to the fullest.   We’ve always lived by that motto but believe me when I say ~ It truly means even more now!!!!!   Take care dear friends. In Friendship ~ Lee & Buddy     Helping to keep this journey together for future readers. Threads started by DesertGal 12-24-07   My husband is scheduled for DaVinci Surgery 01-03-08   Finally We're Home 01-05-08   Penis Twitching    
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