RhondaM. Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 We've decided just to head back home so that I can get all my cancer treatment in one place. Playing it cool and strong I was able to convince dh that he should just take us home and fly back to CA to continue his job and just come back for my surgery. he does NOT want to do this...but is the best we could come up with under the circumstances. The job WILL be over by the end of November. I'll have enough help from family and friends to get by. He is my rock, but I can do this. I think though that being without him through all this will be worse than the actual procedure. :crying: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 I'm sorry you have to be away from your dh during this time. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Rhonda, what a tough decision. But I think you'll be better off in the long run being followed by one physician's group. Many hugs and prayers for you, Aggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 We've decided just to head back home so that I can get all my cancer treatment in one place. Playing it cool and strong I was able to convince dh that he should just take us home and fly back to CA to continue his job and just come back for my surgery. he does NOT want to do this...but is the best we could come up with under the circumstances. The job WILL be over by the end of November. I'll have enough help from family and friends to get by. He is my rock, but I can do this. I think though that being without him through all this will be worse than the actual procedure. :crying: :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: It sounds like a wise decision, albeit a difficult one. :sad:. I'm so glad that your dh went home and discovered the damage and it's being fixed so you don't have to deal with that upon your return. I'm praying for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Alfred Academy Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Rhonda...I am so sorry you are going through this and w/o your dh being physically there. What a difficult decision to make. Glad to hear you will others around you for support and encouragement...not that your dh won't be able to support and encourage you from afar, because I am sure he will, but to have others physically with you is a blessing! Hoping for a speedy and full recovery!!!!! Please continue to keep us posted as you have been in my thoughts! :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 I am so sorry you are having to go through this. I will pray for your continued strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in SC Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 We've decided just to head back home so that I can get all my cancer treatment in one place. Playing it cool and strong I was able to convince dh that he should just take us home and fly back to CA to continue his job and just come back for my surgery. he does NOT want to do this...but is the best we could come up with under the circumstances. The job WILL be over by the end of November. I'll have enough help from family and friends to get by. He is my rock, but I can do this. I think though that being without him through all this will be worse than the actual procedure. :crying: Rhonda, :grouphug: I just want you to know that you will be in my *daily* prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 We've decided just to head back home so that I can get all my cancer treatment in one place. Playing it cool and strong I was able to convince dh that he should just take us home and fly back to CA to continue his job and just come back for my surgery. he does NOT want to do this...but is the best we could come up with under the circumstances. The job WILL be over by the end of November. I'll have enough help from family and friends to get by. He is my rock, but I can do this. I think though that being without him through all this will be worse than the actual procedure. :crying: :grouphug:Rhonda:grouphug: What a difficult situation for you to be in, I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 (((Rhonda))) Prayers for peace and healing.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 You are a strong woman. My prayers are w/you and your family. God bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraceyS/FL Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momof165 Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 I'll be praying for you and your family. :grouphug: Sonja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 We've decided just to head back home so that I can get all my cancer treatment in one place. Playing it cool and strong I was able to convince dh that he should just take us home and fly back to CA to continue his job and just come back for my surgery. he does NOT want to do this...but is the best we could come up with under the circumstances. The job WILL be over by the end of November. : Rhonda, I'm so sorry that you're going through this. You and your family are in my prayers. I was just reading your earlier post. Do you already have a surgeon lined up back home? I could be wrong, but I'm going to assume that the surgeon will want to see you before scheduling the surgery itself so you'll want to make that appointment as soon as you can. Will your current doctor send your medical info/test results or will you be picking these up and carrying them back home with you? (...Just wanting to make sure that you don't have to unnecessarily repeat any tests once you get back home.) I'm glad that you'll be back home with family and that it won't be long before your dh can be with you! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhondaM. Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 Rhonda, I'm so sorry that you're going through this. You and your family are in my prayers. I was just reading your earlier post. Do you already have a surgeon lined up back home? I could be wrong, but I'm going to assume that the surgeon will want to see you before scheduling the surgery itself so you'll want to make that appointment as soon as you can. Will your current doctor send your medical info/test results or will you be picking these up and carrying them back home with you? (...Just wanting to make sure that you don't have to unnecessarily repeat any tests once you get back home.) I'm glad that you'll be back home with family and that it won't be long before your dh can be with you! :grouphug: Thanks Laurie. I filled out an online form at M.D. Anderson Cancer hospital to become a new patient. They should be contacting me. Before we leave Friday morning I will be picking up my pathology slides to hand deliver to my surgeon. And yes, I agree he will want to meet with me. I have no idea how I will go about picking one out. Once at home I have to schedule an MRI and then I guess pick a surgeon and meet with him as well as a plastic surgeon to see what type of reconstructive surgery will be best for me. Lots to do. Thanks again, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB in NJ Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Oh my soul...I must've missed something!!!! :grouphug: I'm so sorry you're going through this -- especially without dh! You'll be in my prayers. We've decided just to head back home so that I can get all my cancer treatment in one place. Playing it cool and strong I was able to convince dh that he should just take us home and fly back to CA to continue his job and just come back for my surgery. he does NOT want to do this...but is the best we could come up with under the circumstances. The job WILL be over by the end of November. I'll have enough help from family and friends to get by. He is my rock, but I can do this. I think though that being without him through all this will be worse than the actual procedure. :crying: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura in VA Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 :grouphug:, Rhonda. Praying for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missplacedalaskan Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 I am sorry you will be dealing with this without Dh there with you. I have a friend that is being treated at M.D. Anderson in Houston that says they are WONDERFUL. I pray that is your experience with them also. I'll be praying for you and your family as you walk through this. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 :grouphug: Rhonda :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Laurie Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 :grouphug: Praying for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Once Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 I'm sorry you have to face such a difficult situation. Praying here for a speedy recovery! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Oh my Rhonda. Well, that is one decision made. That feels clean and neat to me...from this side of the fence. :) I know being without your dh will be stressful, but you can do it. I have to tell you the FEAR, the UNCERTAINTY, of it all was MUCH worse for us all (mom included) than the actual surgery and then treatment. Big hugs to you and your family. My friend will be at MDA on Tuesday for her check up....if you are there then...wave to her. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 I'm glad that your dh will be able to come for the actual surgery. :grouphug: I'm sorry that you will have to be without him for all the rest of the time though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 I'm somewhat out of the loop here of late so I had to go back and figure out what's going on with you. I'm so sorry you're facing this challenge. May the peace that passes all understanding be with you, friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy in Ky Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 I was praying for you early this morning, Rhonda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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