To all my OCF pals....

THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I greatly appreciate every single one of you and your posts. It really will be ok. I know this. If its not ok, thats ok too. Guess that sounds kind of odd. After going thru this already twice and facing a huge surgery I understand the outcome is not in my control. I will put my complete trust in my doctors. Of course, I will lean on everybody here to keep me focused and upbeat.

I spent the past couple days trying to get my head straight about all this. I have a game plan in place and also a backup plan too. Then of course, I set up the final plan for if the worst happens. I have about a month to prepare and tons of things to do. Along with my plans, I still will continue with my normal routine as much as I possibly can.

I will get the surgery, recover and move on with my life. My new motto is 2010...NEVER AGAIN!!!!!!!!! Thanks Margaret smile


Christine
SCC 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 smile