Dr just called and gave me this schedule for April, the 13th I see him at his office at 9:30 AM. The 15th I meet with Anesthesia to do their thing with me,, we all know what that is, lots of quick questions and listening to the heart and lungs ETC at 7:15 AM ... The 17th I am scheduled at 10:45 for the surgery to get biopsies of my tongue. He hsa to check under it too where it hurts so bad.There is all I know . I guess that didn't make any of us smarter LOL

Just a routine week in Jim's world.

Hi Jim- Thinking of you today and will put in some big prayers for you on those dates especially... Hugs K

Great to have a plan and be moving forward Your angels are on duty - no need for YOU to worry!

Donna

As soon as I hung up another Dr called to schedule me for my 3 month scope. Haven't been scoped that way since last Sept. He is getting worried. He has to wait for the OK t o do it from the other 2 now. We play a lot of let's put Jim to sleep. LOL As long as I win, it's ok.

Well Jim at least agonizing waiting part is getting closer to over right? From what I understand they will just be doing your biopsy on 4/13, but not surgery yet right?

I will start praying even more for you each day.

Patty

Wow you sure have alot of appointments comming up. Hope today was a good day and you felt ok. Take it one day at a time. Tomorrow will be better

Thank you ladies.. I am scheduled for the biopsies the 17th. I think he is taking them from different areas and is going to put me to sleep. Under my tongue, in my tongue, right jaw, maybe ear in that cartoid and seeing as I will be sleeping anywhere he wants. LOL. Both sides of my throat too. He can feel something there too.

EZJim,

Sorry to hear you are having to walk through this again!! Know that all of us will be thinking of you. We will all pray for the best.

Take care.. Diane

EZJim---I marked my calendar so I remember to send xtra prayers your way---Now everyone is going to wonder who you are. Of course my husbands name is Jim, so I can get away with it...LOL Speaking of my Jim, he has a drooping bottom right eye lid, which means another MRI this Friday. The doctor said it's either from the cyberknife treatments or --------possibly a malignancy moving up. So, here we go again........One frightening day after the other. If it spread to his brain, I don't know what I'll do. There's not too much left of my already shattered heart. You all take care and say one for my hubby, too...............Claudia

Jim

Thinking of you and wishing for positive outcomes with your appointments.


Claudia

I'm just shaking my head in disbelief. I'm speechless at just how cruel and never ending this horrid disease can be. I know I'm stating the obvious but, it's just not fair.

So sorry to hear that you and Jim are still having to deal with even more of this.

Karen

Claudia, you are the one that is brave here . I read your posts and yourself and Jim are going thru this war together. We all need someone to lean on and Jim sure has a good person to lean on. I have all of you, my friends in the forums, to lean on . This makes a huge difference in my life. You all keep a smile on my face.

Jim and Claudia -- You are both in my thoughts and prayers -- it seems as if this disease is a never ending roller coaster of events, waiting periods, decisions, relief, disappointment, fear . . .

I have been very fortunate thus far, and I still get emotionally exhausted from time to time. You two put me to shame with your toughness. All the best . . .

Thanks Jeff, but I know you and you are tough. Just like the buckeyes on the tree in my daughters front yard.

And Karen,, thank you for the vote of confidence.

Claudia - I will definitely say one for your hubby too. So devastating, but hang in there!!! Nancy T

Jim, I put a note on General. Glad you have the appts. lined up and hope the waiting time for them goes by quickly. Git 'r done!!! Nancy

Praying for you and your husband Claudia. I'm so sorry that you and he are going through this terrible time. I wish there were words to say that could soothe you and make you feel better.

This community is her for you as a shoulder to lean on during this very very trying time.

K

NancyT, life is like a bnox of choco-lates,, squeeze them before you bite. LOL might have a nut in it. That would hurt the gums.

bnox???? hummmm

You bnox !! of chocolates reminded me of Forest Gump.
Jim am thinking of you and keeping up with your posts daily.
Hugs to you and also Claudia, Patty and all the others hurting at the moment.
Love
Gabriele

I thank you all for your kind words. God Bless each and every one of you. - Claudia

Jim and Claudia.....You are joined in this thread, both with good reason to ask for prayers...and you can be certain of heaven being assaulted in your names.....and Claudia's Jim too. You're right: What an evil, dastardly disease this is! XOXO

Hey there, Jim. You're too funny!!! I guess life is like that, huh? But remember... there's a lot of GOOD in chocolate... maybe not the nuts, but the chocolate :o) Hope the Easter Bunny leaves out those dreaded nuts! Take care - Nancy T

One thing I noticed about dark chocolate doesn't stick in y our throat as bad as the lite milky kind. LOL I have both and don't mind using my fingers to loosen things up.

Jim and Claidia...sorry I'm just seeing this now. I've been working late and go straight to bed when I get home. Jim, I will be checking to see how you are doing. I'm happy that your doctors plans involve you sleeping...who wants to awake for all of that:)

Claudia, Lets hope it's from the Cyberknife treatment and nothing more than that. I will say a prayer for you and your husband and I will be looking for your post to see what they say.

xoxo
Suzanne

Claudia and Jim,
I am out of town and briefly checking in and found this thread. I certainly join the others in prayer that things turn around for both of you.
Malka

You guys are on top of my prayer list.....Friday is almost here, and nobody on this forum is forgetting about either one of you! We know that you'll post as soon as you can. Jim, I guess that means on Saturday in your case. I've never, EVER known anybody to bounce back like you do!! You are a champ! Claudia, as a CG, I know that you wish you could take some of your Jim's problems away from him, but you are doing a good job of what you can do, so hang in there.

XOXO--Colleen

I'm so sorry that both Jim's and Claudia have to go through more. You've already been through so much. May God watch over all of you.

Thank you sweetpea. I am sure god is watching over all of us Just maybe some of us are his tools being used so that others might not have to go thru this. Just a thought. Have a good day all.

Man what a pre op that was. I was checked over much more than I was for any surgery yet. I have to say , they were very thorugh with everything and their questions. The anesthesiast looked at the list of surgeries I have had and said, if this is all surgeries you have had, you paid for this part of the Hospital. LOL They were all very nice . Gotta be there at 8:45 Friday.

Hey there, Jim. I'm glad they were so thorough - they should be. Nice is a good thing, too. Glad you're getting an early start on Friday so you won't have to wait all day. I will be thinking about you and praying for you that all will go well. P.S. - be sure to get all that chocolate out before they go in there :o)

YOu have me smiling big time here Nancy. Just to be sure I get the chocolate all out, I'll fashion a mouth scraper out of some dark chocolate and scrap as I go in the doors of the Hospital. They are no nicer than you but I guess they will work for now. {^^}

Jim...you know I will thinking about you. I know you will be just fine. You are so strong. That was really nice of you to purchase a wing for the hospital. I guess they should name it after you, huh? Can't wait to hear how it all goes!!!

You are one of the toughest people on the boards ever, and have an attitude that most of us should aspire to. We are all going to be with you as you go through another battle. I hope your rebound from this is prompt and easy.

We are all there with you tomorrow. Im sending you lots of prayers. After everything you have gone thru, this shoudl be a piece of cake. Please post when you are able.

Thinking about you and your biopsies on the 17th.
(It�s already Friday 17th mid morning here).
Let us know as soon as you can how things went.
{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{ big hug and love from }}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
Gabriele
Gabi
Gabby etc

Geez, you all have given me so much of a boost in courage that I might just help them and not sleep. LOL THanks everyone individually and collectively. I LUV ya all.

Angel HUGS

((((((((((((JIM))))))))))))

Donna

Big hugs from cornland also Jim

Patty

Jim,

Another one from Pennsylvania who will be praying for you! Keep the fighting spirit and the sense of humor - it certainly helps to have both when dealing with this dreadful disease.

Jim,
Prays and positive thinking coming your way.
Amy

Almost forgot to wear my Team Survivor Tee Shirt like I always do. Got it on this clean body now. Have a good day all.

Go Jim Go!!!

Sending good vibes your way Jim. Hope it all goes well.

Take care,
Eileen

I am home and just fine. When I came to they had me in heated blankets because of a temp drop. My neighbor took me down and my daughter brought me home. The pastor got to me just as I was going to th OR so my angels were on duty. LOL I find out the results in a week and either its cancer orsurgery pains. We play it y ear until then/ He gave me 2 scripts whaich I will pick up in a few miutes. I hope everyone as had a great day and are having tis beautiful day too.

Thanks for the update EZ we've been thinking of you! Get some good rest. KATE

Jim
Thank you for posting. I was concerned, just got home from work and checked this right away for an update. Glad you are home safely. Rest and enjoy the nice weather.

So happy to hear you are home and doing well. We are all waiting with you during this week for the results. I hope the weather in OH is as gorgeous as it is here today. The sun naturally makes us feel good!!!

Thinking of you:)

I wish you a speedy recovery and GOOD news!

You are one tough dude, a real inspiration.

M

I went to my daughters early today, fixed her tractor, t hen the handmower . I mowed 3 acres of grass, cleaned out a garage on property my son bought then we cleaned my daughters shed. I even helped my ex wash her explorer. She looked as pretty today as ever. She's like me and has to be busy 24/7 I fiannly came home after stopping at WalMart for groceries LOL these are groceries?? Bought 3 shirts I liked and came home to rest and eat.

Hey Jim,

Welcome home and I will be waiting for the good news at the end of the week.

BTW, I have some chores around here that I can't get to. Any chance you'll be in my neighborhood this week?

Jerry

Impressive list of chores there Jim. Like the other posters, I wish you the best. My friends all think I'm tough, but you are raising the bar on the "tough" standard here. Love it.
charm

Thanks guys for the compliments LOL.. If I was closer Jerry I would take care of some chores for you. Charm, I have to watch that bar doesn't fall off and hit my weak spot., My Head.. LOL Already lost a good liofe partner fromn this crap, but won't say to what.

Gee - I washed the dishes today!
You are one tough & ambitious guy, Jim. I'll be praying for good news for you.

Marlene

[quote=EzJim] I went to my daughters early today, fixed her tractor, t hen the handmower . I mowed 3 acres of grass, cleaned out a garage on property my son bought then we cleaned my daughters shed. I even helped my ex wash her explorer. She looked as pretty today as ever. She's like me and has to be busy 24/7 I fiannly came home after stopping at WalMart for groceries LOL these are groceries?? Bought 3 shirts I liked and came home to rest and eat.[/quote]

I was a sickly baby and wasn't supposed to walk or even make it very far. I guess I am still proving the Drs wrong.. I have lived thru more things that would have killed most people, and here I am still doing those types of things. I am going to make 100 yrs of age or die trying . LOL My body has so many scars that I look like a railroad map. Starting at my head and proceeding south, there is a scar or 2 anywhere you look. THe one on my right shoulder is actually where it's been operated on 3 times.

Jim,

I can't think of how many times I have wished you were my uncle, neighbor, cousin so that you could help me tackle some of my chores and at the same time make me laugh! Your "name" should be BzJim on this board!

Sophie

Jim, You are my hero! Bless you, Carol

Jim...you are awesome!!! You are a busy man:) You've done more than me this week that's for sure!!!