Dear Vicci,
I don't know what I'm talking about, but Rich has had big changes in the
way things move round in his body, and it seems only natural that it would
take some getting used to. I never realized before I had surgery how
anytime a person has it, it's a major trauma to the body. I've heard also
with surgery for colon cancer that the stomache is very delicate
afterwards. But again, I don't really know. Hold on, and tell him to hold
on. Our bodies, despite their limitations, do have wonderful capabilities
for adaptation. You sound like you've got a good doctor. Ask him
everything; don't be afraid. Nothing is as bad as not knowing or not
understanding. And if you don't understand, tell them so, and ask for more
explanation.
I am sending you a lot of positive, happy thoughts, cyberhugs to you and
Rich, and pats on the head. Just got back from a lovely July 4 fireworks
display. I kept thinking how much I thank God I was there to see it with
my husband and 9 year old son, and plan to see many more.
Your friend in New York,
Martha Cerreto
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> From: Vicci Ewen <vicci@wave.net>
> To: mol-cancer@lists.meds.com
> Subject: [MOL] Update on Rich
> Date: Saturday, July 04, 1998 7:13 AM
>
> Hello Dear Friends,
> Just got thru all the e-mails. Had missed you all for a couple of days.
> Sounds like things are really getting exciting for your trip. Everyone
> sending pic's. We will do this when things calm down and I figure out
how
> to do it.
> Rich took a little turn yesterday and I've been at the hospital with him.
> We think he is unable to tolerate the pain meds. He was nauseous and
then
> started throwing up. Big beads of sweat all over his head. Shots for
> nausea wasn't working at all. But his pain level has been 0 since 11 am
> this morn.
> They took him for exrays and found everything ok. Had to put the tube
back
> in his nose and to his stomach. He's been resting comfortably and just a
> little nauseated this evening. I sure hope nothing is kinked in his
> bowels. Will let you know how he's doing tomorrow. He's a very good
> patient tho. I expected some noise from him. But he proved me wrong.
> That's my boy!
>
> Marty, I thank you for the 4 books. I'll start at the library Mon. am
> We came to Oregon from Long Beach/Lakewood area 10 years ago. We were
> neighbors.
>
> Carla - great message to Michael. I enjoyed reading it and have put it in
> my perm. file to read again later.
>
> CARLA - Love your red white and blue and your message of love. What have
I
> learned this week? Patience, Patients, more faith, that I don't need as
> much sleep as I thought, to surround myself with friends, and to read my
> e-mails daily! Maybe I'll learn more next week..Hee Hee
>
> Thank you Cindy Crowe and Sheila for your notes of encouragement and your
> thoughts!
>
> Lillian, yes on the Life Support and my chin's up.
>
> Good night everyone! Will talk to you soon! Love Vicci
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