Administrator, Director of Patient Support Services Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Liza, you will get thru this. It isnt going to be easy but you will get thru it. I know you are afraid and that is only natural. We all fear the unknown.
Try to stay busy and do things that will keep your mind occupied. It will help pass the time productively so you dont sit and worry. Our minds play some nasty tricks on us when we worry, it starts the 'what if' thinking which isnt helpful at all.
I wish I could help ease your fears. Just know, you are not alone in this. You have lots of friends here and on FB who are cheering you on. We are here to lean on. Dont worry, we are in your corner and will help cheer you on.
Be well my friend!!! (((HUGS))) ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive |