Hi Curly!

Welcome to the club but I really wish you didn't have to be here!
I was diagnosed at 33 and now I am 39. The surgery is tough and teh treatments are brutal but you will get through it. The trach wasn't fun - and I was also estatic when it came out. I understand your anxiety. Its doable though. Get lots of pretty scarves and once the swelling goes down they will remove it.

It will be hard for a little while but you will figure things out - Your body mind and spirit will adapt and adjust.

Stay strong and positive and try to just let go and let the Drs. do thier thing to make you well again and get rid of this awful disease once and for all!

Life will be good again!! Promise.


KATE