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18 years ago

My dad has lung cancer and they are operating tomorrow. Please keep him in your thoughts. I am really scared, I am scared they are gonna open up and find its progressed more then they thought..... Ty

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des_arc_ya_ya
18 years ago
Oh, Lord! I am so sorry, Melanie. Yes, the good thoughts are heading both yours and your dad's way.

(Fingers crossed...)
ronm80
18 years ago
Melanie, I will pray for your dad. keep us posted.
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Tell Logan I flew from MI to Albany by myself the first time when I was 16, and I did not know anyone on the flight either. I was nervous, but it turned out FINE!! The thing that made me the most nervous is I had to change planes in Binghamton, and I was worried that I wouldn't be able to find the right place in the airport where the next flight took off from. Well, I guess coming from a small town I didn't realize that the airport in BINGHAMTON, NY, would not exactly be like Newark, lol! There was basically one terminal, and it was not that big that I was going to get lost. Finding the gate for the next flight took maybe 10 min. Folks were very nice. Tell him not to hesitate to ask the airport staff for help. Remind him he's in a big boat, a lot of the people on the plane will have never flown to DC either, and will not know their way around so the airports are set up to help people find and get what they need, (sort of, but don't tell him the "sort of" part, lol!) If someone is meeting him at the airport on the other end, it will be easy peasy. He's only nervous because he's never done it before. It is a snap, he can do it. Once he goes you will never be able to keep him at home, lol! Surely you can find maybe some friend of the family, etc., in DC for an emergency call number? Although I didn't know anyone in Binghamton, lol! With this age of cell phones, he cal always call you for advice if he is wondering what course of action to take in a given situation, should one arise. Then you could talk him through it.
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I hope she gets the care she needs. It's very scary as a parent to hear these stories. Even if your kid isn't on the social media, the other kids are and "talking" behind her back and she knows something is going on. Schools need to stiffen the penalties for cyber-bullying as much as physical bullying - I don't know, maybe the state has to get involved, if it takes charging kids with a misdemeanor, or issuing restraining orders to prevent driving another kid to suicide then that's what it takes! DS is 15, has always been a thoughtful, sensitive, private kid with a few close friends, not into the "popular" activities but seems to be happy, is definitely busy with Scouts, track, and church. I don't know what other kids may be saying about him, but at least he doesn't know either - or doesn't care. He is going to camp counselor training in a few weeks, and then to National Youth Leadership training for Scouts, hopefully next summer he will get a job at the Scout camp. OK, I'm bragging I guess but I think he's a good role model, and I *think* he's not at risk for depression. DD is 5 years younger and starting puberty - she has 2 very close friends, and watching others coming up to her after school concert she seems to be "popular" but again doesn't have the same interests as many her age (she's also almost a year older than everyone else in her grade, both kids are Nov birthdays and we decided to start DD later than DS since he had been in daycare/preschool and was an early reader, she was a late talker/potty trainer). She's more sensitive to peer pressure - I suppose girls usually are? I wouldn't pull her out to HS unless I thought there was a serious problem, I want to wait to see if she keeps/makes friends in middle school. I hope that keeping her in Scouts will help - if the leaders can keep a group of girls aware of the problems that bullying can cause, and keep them believing in their own value in spite of other people (peers, even some siblings and parents I know of) telling them otherwise. Girl Scouts just doesn't seem to be as organized as Boy Scouts though, and not too many girls seem to keep up with it through middle and high school, from what I can tell by the size of the troops in our town. But "mean girls" start early - DD ran into one her first day of kindergarten. Add a mean teacher, and in 1st grade she was begging me to HS her! At least 2nd - 4th she has regained her love of school, is actually disappointed to have only a few days left this year.
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Sending you good thoughts that this works for you. I use Remicade for my RA and it has been a wonder for me. A friend uses it for Crohns also and has had good results. I have no side effects from my infusions but some my have a tired feeling for about 24 after. Just take it easy and relax and you will be fine. Be sure to drink plenty of water before to plump up your veins to make the very fine preemie needle go in easier. And use a moisturizer before too. If at any time during the infusion you start to feel 'funny" or itchy, speak up. You could be having a reaction but they can easily fix it and generally continue on dripping. Good luck!!!!!!
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Thanks to all of you!! It must of worked! My Dad came home today and he's feeling pretty good! He had a mild reaction to chemo in the begining (low grade fever,rash) and his kidneys were showing signs of stress,so the doctor adjusted his treatment.Now he's doing good. My husband and I got a lesson last night on how to flush his picc line,its kinda scary I've never done anything like this before! I was scared when I had to check his blood sugar! But now its easy!! Thanks again for all your thoughts, prayers, and hugs!! kat_wa Don't cha just love our weather?!!!! UGGGHHHH!!!! 10 inches and counting!!!! Love to you all! shell89 (Michelle)
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grammahony
18 years ago
Your dad and you are in my prayers. I hope it all goes well.
Leslie
ruthieg__tx
18 years ago
Sending prayers and good thoughts. I hope he has a speedy recovery.
maryanntx
18 years ago
I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad, Melanie. He is in my thoughts and prayers. Please let us know how his surgery turns out.
lydia1959
18 years ago
(((Melanie))) Putting him in my thoughts and prayers.
melaniesc
Original Author
18 years ago
ty, I can't be with him since I am in the states and he is in Canada. I am trying TRYING really hard to study tonite cause I have a test tomorrow in school. Its hard to not focus on anything else but whats gonna happen tomorrow
luckygardnr
18 years ago
Melanie, I understand how hard it is to know your Dad is going through this. I remember waiting for my own Dad to recover, and how hard it was everytime he went in the hospital. I'll keep you and your Mom in my prayers.

Laurel
nan_nc
18 years ago
White light and positive thoughts going out right now, and continuing. KT prayers can work miracles but sometimes don't..we always hope it will work.

Hugs and prayers..

Nancy
jannie
18 years ago
I'm so sorry. Good thouights and healing prayers are headed his way!
cheryl_ok
18 years ago
Melanie, sorry to hear this. I too will include your dad in my prayers!
kathi_mdgd
18 years ago
Prayers and good thoughts for all of you.
Kathi
milkdud_2007
18 years ago
Sending good thoughts and healing prayers for your dad.
phyllis__mn
18 years ago
I'm joining the others in sending caring thoughts and prayers your father's way, and to the whole family.

Phyllis
country_bumpkin_al
18 years ago
You can be sure I'll be Praying for your Dad & your Family! That "demon" knocked on our door just a little over a year ago. There are very few things I hate..but cancer is at the top of the list!

I know people DO survive lung cancer and I have a link to a forum of survivors if you're interested. A great bunch of people, that are more than willing to answer any/all questions.
alisande
18 years ago
Oh, dear. I'm joining my fellow KTers, too.
melaniesc
Original Author
18 years ago
Ty all so much, Country Bumpkin I would love that web site. I will check back in tomorrow I am going to try and study some more before I go to bed
creekgirl
18 years ago
Hello Melanie......
I was operated on for lung cancer this past Nov. They took out one of my lobes. Before they operated I had radiation & chemo treatments and the doctors already knew just where & how big the tumor was & what lymph nodes were involved. I would think that your dads doctors would have done the same.

Just the fact that he was a candidate for surgery is a very good sign. If it had been too far advanced the surgeons wouldn't have done it.

So have faith & trust that all will be well. Prayers are being said here for your dad.

Creekgirl
donna_oh
18 years ago
My prayers are with all of you-

Donna (^_^)
heatherinohio
18 years ago
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. Sending lots of good thoughts and prayers that all goes well tomorrow. ((((Big Hugs))))
nanny98
18 years ago
Good luck with your studying tonight and we will keep you and your family in our prayers.
lattefairy
18 years ago
Sending my best wishes your way, Melanie. (((Melanie & Dad)))
Happy_Go_Lucky_Gayle
18 years ago
Melanie,

I'm saying a little prayer for you and your family. Keep positive thoughts.

Gayle
Linda Wayman
18 years ago
I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad, Melanie. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Linda
anneliese_32
18 years ago
Joining the rest of the KT with prayers for your father and have lit a candle for his recovery and strenght for you and your family.

(((((Melanie)))))
koda04
18 years ago
My prayers are with you and your father
judy_jay
18 years ago
Sending strong thoughts & prayers your way for your Dad. Please keep us informed about his surgery.
User
18 years ago
Melanie I am joining the power of positive thoughts and prayer for your dad. I agree with the fact that the doctors are also thinking on the positive side.
It tough studying and writing an exam at the same time - I hope that goes well too.
(((((((((((((((Melanie and family))))))))))))))
Keep talking to us, I'd like to know how it goes for your Dad and how you are holding up too.
God bless,
Peggy
melaniesc
Original Author
18 years ago
Hi all, Well test today was a hard hard test, 74 questions on the renal system not the easiest subject there is sooooo much to know..

Dad went in at 11 20 and is expected to be in there till 3 then recovery till 5, so I have another hour to wait... He never had chemo or radiation, I dont know why, but anyways ty so much for all the prayers and thoughts I will let you know tonite what happens.. Love you all. hugs
sjerin
18 years ago
Don't worry too much if surgery goes longer than expected; they often start late or just take longer than expected. I'll send up a prayer for you and your dad.
FlamingO in AR
18 years ago
I'm hoping for the best along with everyone else, Melanie. Good luck to Dad and the whole family.
ivamae
18 years ago
I just read you post and expect the surgey is over or almost, at least. Praying for good results and hugs to everyone. Praying for the surgeons too.
ivamae

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