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Taken In Quartzsite Arizona Dec 7th 2015

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Biopsy done easy peasy, just a long day in the hospital.

Where are we today ?
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    Heck last night I got a total of 5 hours sleep in 3 shifts, one 3 hour shifts then 2 separate separate 1 hours shifts, between 9 pm and 5 am gotta do better than that, working in it.
    Up at 5am and left here at 7 check into the Stratford hospital they got me in a day surgery bed, IV installed (ouch) blood work etc, the up to see DR Wan, the surgeon for my liver biopsy, 2 pretty nurses got me ready on monitors cleaned up the the Doc came in with the ultra sound the area he was to target, Sterilized the are a painless freezing of the are then a deeper freeze into my liver. The biopsy results take about a week, so more waiting until the next move. Next a tiny long needle inserted to draw out 4-5 samples, then put a bandaid on it! So easy quick and painless. The IV was much more painful than the biopsy, go figure.
      Now back to the day surgery recovery and have to wait 4 very long hours until they set me free. 2  hours before I could even have a sip of water, man was I thirsty!! Now it is noon, in one hour and they can bring some food. I would like to thank all the friendly helpful staff here at the Stratford General Hospital.
here I am hurry up and wait
          Not bad food today but heck better than nothing Finally they set me free shortly after 2 pm . Yippee a free man. I even was able to slowly walk to the exit, and sit in the warming sun while Suzie got the car. Here I am signing in my head a John Denver tune, Take me Home Country Roads. This felt wonderful taking  the country roads back to Tavistock and relax at home. By 2:30 pm I am kinda whipped so just relax, really can't much more for 24-48 hours. Keep an eye on the tiny incision for infection.
waiting for Suzie
this the place 
nice country road back to Tavistock 15 minutes
took a short walkabout down the rear of the yard
moving very slowly but a bit
of exercise and fresh air was wonderful
loving the clear blue sunny skies
about 55 F today
        Now for supper thought I would try some good ole Campbells chicken noodle soup my sister brought, very tasty but not low sodium is our choice. It went down wonderful though.
a tasty bow of soup for supper yummy
    So other than no energy at all an still feeling week I seem to be getting somewhat better every day. Not out of the woods by a long shot, they still have to figure what these tumours on my liver are all about.
    Another long day at the hospital and Suzie there by my side (what trouper she is) taking notes from the doctors and nurses. Especially the stuff I can't hear very well with my hearing impairment.
    Time now to relax for the evening read a bit and hopefully get an even a better nights' sleep 
tonight. 
     Want to thank everyone again for all those wonderful positive thoughts, and prayers coming in on the blog, via facebook, emails and text messages.
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50 comments:

  1. Sounds like you're handling the whole process pretty well. Hope you keep getting some energy back.

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    1. Thanks Stew are sleep and energy would be wonderful

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  2. Your positive spirit come thru in your blog. The unknown and waiting have to be difficult. But your family, friends and readers are all here for you. More pretty nurses?, too bad your finger doc was not the attending physician :)

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    1. Thanks Jeff positive is in my nature, So much amazing support I and overwhelmed. Yes Lots of pretty nurses here to go around.

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  3. Taking care of One Thing at a time with a positive attitude is the way of getting ahead of this.
    Be Safe and Enjoy the added attention.

    It's about time.

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    1. Thanks guys one day at a time we will et through this,

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  4. Love that great smile, George. Take care.

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    1. Thank you Sue we taking everyday as it goes carefully,

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  5. It will be a long week waiting but try and use that time to rest up and get some protein into yourself.

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    1. It will be a long week Contessa thats my plan with a few other things to take care of.

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  6. Hey George that's my blue Stratford hospital gown you got on there. Hope you didn't spill anything on it from that food tray because I might need it again before too long:)) Yup, they got some pretty ones there alright.

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    1. LOL Al I did nit spill anything on is plus it went into the laundry so they will have is sparkly clean when you need it.. Hmm if we are both there at the same time one of might have to be naked! scary thought.

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  7. OK. Another step done. And here's to better and better sleep time!

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    1. Yes Judith moving right along, had a good sleep last night! bonus.

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  8. Great to hear you got through the day ok. Keep up your strength and take care.

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  9. You know the routine. Keep busy, enjoy each day and like my mother used to tell me, "look at the clouds, there's something in there". You're looking good and so does the food. Thoughts heading your way!

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    1. Yes Chris that is the routine, moving forward each day and enjoy it. Thanks fr the thoughts.

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  10. I am sure the nurses fight over taking care of you! I just have a very good feeling about all of this.

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    1. I don't know about them fighting over me but we do have a few laughs together. All will come out Rosie.

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  11. Chicken soup cures a lot of ailments....low sodium or not! Watch out for those cute nurses though. They can be bad for your health if Suzie smacks you!!
    Take care!

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    1. Yes chicken soup is good for you. Suzie is fine with the nurses she is right there and gets some chuckles as well

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    1. Thanks Lorne is comes naturally. Because it makes me feel good.

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  13. Another step out of the way. Your smile keeps us all in a good humor. You have a fantastic outlook on this and that is the best way to be. Just wish you could get better sleep. Keep up the energy levels with ensure or which ever one you are using. Soup is so good for what is not right with us.

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    1. Yes JO moving right along, we do have a few laughs with the nurses, bette sleepless night was good, More ensure for protein etc, And soup as well,

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  14. Glad this day is over for you. Looks like it went well and now we all wait for a week with our fingers crossed. You're lucky to have Suzie by your side. Take it easy.

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    1. Yes Doug glad we got this one out of the way it do go quite well thanks. Suzie is a life saver by my side always and keeping me organized.

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  15. You have an awesome attitude, hope you sleep better now the biopsy is done. Soon you will be in your new apartment that will be awesome too.

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    1. Thanks Guys every day we on on this earth is awesome, looking fred right now getting settled in our apartment

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  16. stay strong George we are all here with ya'

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    1. Thanks John all this amazing support gives a guy a boost.

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  17. I am glad the biopsy is out of the way but most importantly that it was not painful except for the IV. Even the Canadian hospital gowns are prettier and newer than what we have in Del Rio.

    You are such a positive person and such an inspiration to your readers. Love your smile :) Glad you have Suzie by your side I am sure it is not easy for her either.

    Are you trying to give me competition on the hours of sleep you get? Thankfully, even sick you sleep more than I do. Be well your readers are here for you both.

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    1. Thanks M's B glad that day is checked off the list, Gotta be positive, is there any other way? Not in my mind . Suzie is wonderful and I know it takes a toll on here as well but is holding up very well.
      Inhope to get more sleep and less pain, last night was better.

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  18. Keeping up with your progress, George. Glad to hear you got through the long day.
    Take care while you wait.

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    1. Thanks Patsywe made it through that day, we have a few things ti do while waiting.

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  19. Sending big hugs and some good healing juju your way George.

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  20. I do not know about everyone else who read this but I am now humming "Take Me Home Country Roads"...LOL
    Glad your day went well that long waiting to escape just sounds tiring. Wonderful to see your smiling face. Wouldn't it be nice if they could find a quicker was to get test results? Take care.

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    1. I have been humming it as well. It do go well other than the long wait to be set free, to make sure complications. but we made it home in good time. We were told before these results take a week, but teams of doctors discuss the results there during that time as well.

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  21. I too told a friend who was in deep depression to look at the flowers, the clouds, the sunrise and sunsets and to walk alone to think/meditate to get well. It worked. She is thriving now and enjoys life like no ones business. Spend a quiet time and meditate to sooth your body and soul. Take care.

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    1. Thanks Rita, I am not depressed just in pain and not sleeping well because of it and no appetite because of my meds etc and the unknown. I dpi have lotrsa quite times , Just need to get working on this liver cancer.

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  22. George, I love that you keep smiling with everything going on! Keep on - that attitude is worth so much! Glad to hear you got the apartment and soon things will settle and you can enjoy a nice warm home as the cold weather gets a little colder. I'm already wishing we were further south and it hasn't even gotten that cold here yet. HAHA Continuing to keep you and Susie in our prayers!

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  23. It's just hard to imagine you with little energy. Hope good news comes back.

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