OT - Time for me to come clean a little - Page 2

sterlingice · 04-29-2005, 12:55 AM

Great news.

As a complete aside, since you weren't in the Omerta room, I just want to say I finally figured out where your Omerta image is from since I just saw the episode last night and I'm finally watching the entire series (and didn't recognize it as Wolfwood).

SI

HomerJSimpson · 04-29-2005, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

you can't help but like finding out that there's some sort of "hospital suite" available for a bit of an upcharge, basically, I might be able to stay with her in a room with a separate sleeping area, appointed (in his words) "about like the Ritz-Carlton". ...

Those rooms are incredible. A friend was in there after knee replacement a couple of weeks ago. His room not only had two berooms, but like a conference room with a hallway seperating them. Very nice.

JonInMiddleGA · 05-24-2005, 04:17 PM

Okay gang, we're out of here shortly.
Early morning start means we're spending the night at a nearby hotel tonight before heading to the hospital tomorrow. They've moved her pre-op time back to 8am, so surgery likely to start between 930a & 11a, depending on the one before it.

We're confident, but still scared too.

Those who are so inclined, please remember us, Mary-Ellen, Will, and me, in your prayers. It's appreciated. I'll check back in here when I can, should have some sort of internet access by late tomorrow afternoon.

Whew. I'd really rather not be facing this at all, but if I have to, I'd really rather it be me on that table tomorrow instead of her. It'd be a lot less frightening.

CamEdwards · 05-24-2005, 05:01 PM

you're in my prayers jon. hope all goes well tomorrow.

Emiliano · 05-24-2005, 05:16 PM

My thoughts are for you man. Be strong.

korme · 05-24-2005, 05:19 PM

Your in my thoughts Jon.. good luck, I know how times can be tough.

JeeberD · 05-24-2005, 05:35 PM

Best of luck to y'all tomorrow...

CraigSca · 05-24-2005, 05:36 PM

I'll be thinking of you both - take care of her and yourself.

MizzouRah · 05-24-2005, 07:46 PM

I'll be thinking of you both as well.

Todd

Eaglesfan27 · 05-24-2005, 09:24 PM

You all are in my prayers. Good luck.

JonInMiddleGA · 05-26-2005, 12:36 PM

Sorry for the slow update, computer access problems from the hospital, so I'm doing a couple of errands at the nearby Kinko's.

The news is ALL good

Her two-hour surgery took five hours to complete but:
1) The tumor was exactly as expected - carcinoid tumor, not a hint of growth or spread or anything out of the ordinary.
2) Biopsies of both that tumor and numerous samples of scar tissues revealed not a single reason for concern.
3) All tests of lymph nodes & lymphatic system, etc came back negative - zero indication for any further concern.

The lower/inferior lobe of her right lung was removed as planned, via three 1.5 inch incisions, post-surgical pain has been very minimal, recovery proceeding at/ahead of expectations. Extended surgery time due strictly to the work space inside being somewhat smaller than expected, as the surgeon put it "You really made me earn my money today"

Patient expected to be released either late Saturday or early Sunday.

Words cannot express my appreciation for all yours prayer, support, et al throughout this experience.

I won't preach to anybody here, but I will say that I found tremendous comfort in Psalms 23 yesterday, those words and promises therein were what got me through the day.

Thanks to one & all at FOFC, you made in difference in my life, her life, and Will's life.
See ya'll in a few days.

Jon

st.cronin · 05-26-2005, 12:44 PM

Glad to hear the news is good.

digamma · 05-26-2005, 01:00 PM

Great news!

mhass · 05-26-2005, 01:19 PM

Super, Jon. Glad to know the medical issues are being resolved. Now don't make her lift that furniture she buys - those stitches gotta heal!

Emiliano · 05-26-2005, 01:49 PM

Great news! I'm very happy for both of you.

JeeberD · 05-26-2005, 02:06 PM

Outstanding news.

sachmo71 · 05-26-2005, 02:11 PM

To quote many --- "It's just a message board."

I love when they are proven wrong. Congrats to you and yours, Jon.

bossfan2000 · 05-26-2005, 02:30 PM

that's awesome Jon...glad to hear everything is going even better than expected.

Tara · 05-26-2005, 02:32 PM

It 's few that I'm here, so I read your thread only yesterday. Anyway I've thought about you and your wife a lot. I'm really happy to hear such good news...I'm really happy for both of you.

Flasch186 · 05-26-2005, 02:46 PM

congrats

Eaglesfan27 · 05-26-2005, 04:29 PM

Excellent news! This brings a tear of happiness to my eye.

MizzouRah · 05-26-2005, 04:56 PM

Great news to a long day. I'm so happy for you and your wife.

Todd

Honolulu_Blue · 05-26-2005, 05:12 PM

Great to hear!

JonInMiddleGA · 05-27-2005, 04:31 PM

Just a quick check-the-work-email & 5-minutes-on-some-forums Kinko session (while my folks hang out with the napping wife).

Everything is still good on the medical front, they did make a minor revision to her release schedule, given the later & longer than expected surgery, the window for her going home was shifted to a more realistic late Saturday-to-early Monday timetable ... which is fine by us since you don't want to go home too soon & create any uneccessary problems by doing so.

She's managing to sit in a chair for several hours at a time without problems & has made her first down-and-back hallway walk already, so other than being a little tired (and dreading the eventual disappearance of the Demorol epidural), she's doing great

Eaglesfan27 · 05-27-2005, 05:10 PM

Excellent update

bosshogg23 · 05-27-2005, 10:51 PM

Congrats Jon, glad everything went well!

G'luck with the continuing surgical rehab.

Poli · 05-27-2005, 10:52 PM

Word.

Farrah Whitworth-Rahn · 07-11-2005, 05:57 PM

bumpy bumpy

JIMGA - how's your lovely bride feeling these days?

JonInMiddleGA · 07-11-2005, 07:18 PM

I guess I sort of let this dangle a bit, just trying to walk the fine line of "too much" and "not enough".

First trip back to the doctor a few weeks ago went A-OK, she was cleared to resume pretty much anything she wanted to do, but as the doctor put it "as tolerated". For example, she was cleared for rollercoasters with the caveat that "... you might want to take a couple of Motrin beforehand, and have some handy for afterwards too."

Seems there was one little detail that the surgeon "overlooked" in his cheery "3 weeks & you'll be fully recovered" pep talks before & immediately after -- the area where the incisions were made are among the most densely populated with nerve endings ... nerve endings that are a bit touchy about being cut on in fact. So, as those recover/ regenerate/do-whatever-they-do, she'll experience some moderate discomfort for about 3 months or so. Nothing major, but she had been worried that maybe something was wrong when the pain occasionally popped up again, so at least now she knows that's normal.

Only two real lingering effects that I know of at this point -- 1) Her stamina isn't quite up to par, but that's normal too. She's probably running at about 80% capacity on the average, 70% some days, 90% on others. Basically, she just gets tired more easily. But that's apparently just a temporary side affect of the surgery, not anything permanent due to the partial lung or anything. 2) The other thing, which is really sort of puzzling, is a noticeably reduced appetite. She's guessing that it may literally be a case of not having to support herself AND the tumor (apparently she read somewhere that those things do add to your intake needs/wants). Since everything, and I mean everything checked out fine after the surgery, this is probably also just one of those "oh yeah, that's normal" deals that go with recovery, but I've encouraged her to check in with the docs if it remains a concern to her (I think she's just hoping to take advantage of it while it lasts & get a little unplanned weight loss in the deal).

Thanks much for asking FWR, and to you & all those who kept us in your thoughts & prayers throughout the ordeal and beyond. It helped us all more than you can ever know.

Arles · 07-11-2005, 08:16 PM

We are very happy to hear things are going well Jon and I wish your wife continued success in her recovery.

Eaglesfan27 · 07-11-2005, 08:47 PM

I'm also glad to hear everything is going well. I'll keep you in my prayers.

TroyF · 07-11-2005, 08:52 PM

Glad things are going well. Good to hear.

Farrah Whitworth-Rahn · 07-11-2005, 09:42 PM

JIMGA I'm glad your wife is doing well.

Tara · 07-12-2005, 01:33 AM

Good to hear that. I'm happy that everything is going well.

Suicane75 · 07-12-2005, 01:42 AM

Im glad everything is/did work out well John.

05-24-2005, 04:17 PM	#53
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Okay gang, we're out of here shortly. Early morning start means we're spending the night at a nearby hotel tonight before heading to the hospital tomorrow. They've moved her pre-op time back to 8am, so surgery likely to start between 930a & 11a, depending on the one before it. We're confident, but still scared too. Those who are so inclined, please remember us, Mary-Ellen, Will, and me, in your prayers. It's appreciated. I'll check back in here when I can, should have some sort of internet access by late tomorrow afternoon. Whew. I'd really rather not be facing this at all, but if I have to, I'd really rather it be me on that table tomorrow instead of her. It'd be a lot less frightening. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

05-24-2005, 05:01 PM	#54
CamEdwards Stadium Announcer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Burke, VA	you're in my prayers jon. hope all goes well tomorrow. __________________ I don't want the world. I just want your half.

05-24-2005, 05:35 PM	#57
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Best of luck to y'all tomorrow... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

05-24-2005, 05:36 PM	#58
CraigSca Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Not Delaware - hurray!	I'll be thinking of you both - take care of her and yourself. __________________ She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah! She loves you, yeah! how do you know? how do you know?

05-24-2005, 09:24 PM	#60
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	You all are in my prayers. Good luck. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen. Last edited by Eaglesfan27 : 05-24-2005 at 09:24 PM.

05-24-2005, 05:16 PM	#55
Emiliano College Prospect Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nuremberg, Germany	My thoughts are for you man. Be strong.

05-24-2005, 05:19 PM	#56
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	Your in my thoughts Jon.. good luck, I know how times can be tough.

05-24-2005, 07:46 PM	#59
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	I'll be thinking of you both as well. Todd

05-26-2005, 12:36 PM	#61
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Sorry for the slow update, computer access problems from the hospital, so I'm doing a couple of errands at the nearby Kinko's. The news is ALL good Her two-hour surgery took five hours to complete but: 1) The tumor was exactly as expected - carcinoid tumor, not a hint of growth or spread or anything out of the ordinary. 2) Biopsies of both that tumor and numerous samples of scar tissues revealed not a single reason for concern. 3) All tests of lymph nodes & lymphatic system, etc came back negative - zero indication for any further concern. The lower/inferior lobe of her right lung was removed as planned, via three 1.5 inch incisions, post-surgical pain has been very minimal, recovery proceeding at/ahead of expectations. Extended surgery time due strictly to the work space inside being somewhat smaller than expected, as the surgeon put it "You really made me earn my money today" Patient expected to be released either late Saturday or early Sunday. Words cannot express my appreciation for all yours prayer, support, et al throughout this experience. I won't preach to anybody here, but I will say that I found tremendous comfort in Psalms 23 yesterday, those words and promises therein were what got me through the day. Thanks to one & all at FOFC, you made in difference in my life, her life, and Will's life. See ya'll in a few days. Jon __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

05-26-2005, 12:44 PM	#62
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	Glad to hear the news is good.

05-26-2005, 01:00 PM	#63
digamma Torchbearer Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: On Lake Harriet	Great news!

05-26-2005, 01:19 PM	#64
mhass High School Varsity Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Here	Super, Jon. Glad to know the medical issues are being resolved. Now don't make her lift that furniture she buys - those stitches gotta heal! __________________ Now while I wasn't able to cut everyone I wanted to, I have cut a lot of you. - H.J.S.

05-26-2005, 01:49 PM	#65
Emiliano College Prospect Join Date: May 2004 Location: Nuremberg, Germany	Great news! I'm very happy for both of you.

05-26-2005, 02:06 PM	#66
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Outstanding news. __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

05-26-2005, 02:11 PM	#67
sachmo71 The boy who cried Trout Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: TX	To quote many --- "It's just a message board." I love when they are proven wrong. Congrats to you and yours, Jon.

05-26-2005, 02:30 PM	#68
bossfan2000 n00b Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Nashville, TN	that's awesome Jon...glad to hear everything is going even better than expected. __________________ ------------ http://fantasybookreviewer.blogspot.com/ Latest reviews: Joust , The Phoenix Unchained, The Amber Wizard

05-26-2005, 02:32 PM	#69
Tara Mascot Join Date: May 2005 Location: Rome, Italy	It 's few that I'm here, so I read your thread only yesterday. Anyway I've thought about you and your wife a lot. I'm really happy to hear such good news...I'm really happy for both of you.

05-26-2005, 02:46 PM	#70
Flasch186 Coordinator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL	congrats __________________ Jacksonville-florida-homes-for-sale Putting a New Spin on Real Estate! ----------------------------------------------------------- Commissioner of the USFL USFL

05-26-2005, 04:29 PM	#71
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Excellent news! This brings a tear of happiness to my eye. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

05-26-2005, 04:56 PM	#72
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Great news to a long day. I'm so happy for you and your wife. Todd

05-26-2005, 05:12 PM	#73
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	Great to hear! __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

05-27-2005, 04:31 PM	#74
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Just a quick check-the-work-email & 5-minutes-on-some-forums Kinko session (while my folks hang out with the napping wife). Everything is still good on the medical front, they did make a minor revision to her release schedule, given the later & longer than expected surgery, the window for her going home was shifted to a more realistic late Saturday-to-early Monday timetable ... which is fine by us since you don't want to go home too soon & create any uneccessary problems by doing so. She's managing to sit in a chair for several hours at a time without problems & has made her first down-and-back hallway walk already, so other than being a little tired (and dreading the eventual disappearance of the Demorol epidural), she's doing great __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

05-27-2005, 05:10 PM	#75
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Excellent update __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

05-27-2005, 10:51 PM	#76
bosshogg23 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Philly	Congrats Jon, glad everything went well! G'luck with the continuing surgical rehab.

05-27-2005, 10:52 PM	#77
Poli FOFC Survivor Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wentzville, MO	Word. __________________ Cheer for a walk on quarterback! Ardent leads the Vols in the dynasty forum.

07-11-2005, 05:57 PM	#78
Farrah Whitworth-Rahn Red-Headed Vixen Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ	bumpy bumpy JIMGA - how's your lovely bride feeling these days?

07-11-2005, 07:18 PM	#79
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	I guess I sort of let this dangle a bit, just trying to walk the fine line of "too much" and "not enough". First trip back to the doctor a few weeks ago went A-OK, she was cleared to resume pretty much anything she wanted to do, but as the doctor put it "as tolerated". For example, she was cleared for rollercoasters with the caveat that "... you might want to take a couple of Motrin beforehand, and have some handy for afterwards too." Seems there was one little detail that the surgeon "overlooked" in his cheery "3 weeks & you'll be fully recovered" pep talks before & immediately after -- the area where the incisions were made are among the most densely populated with nerve endings ... nerve endings that are a bit touchy about being cut on in fact. So, as those recover/ regenerate/do-whatever-they-do, she'll experience some moderate discomfort for about 3 months or so. Nothing major, but she had been worried that maybe something was wrong when the pain occasionally popped up again, so at least now she knows that's normal. Only two real lingering effects that I know of at this point -- 1) Her stamina isn't quite up to par, but that's normal too. She's probably running at about 80% capacity on the average, 70% some days, 90% on others. Basically, she just gets tired more easily. But that's apparently just a temporary side affect of the surgery, not anything permanent due to the partial lung or anything. 2) The other thing, which is really sort of puzzling, is a noticeably reduced appetite. She's guessing that it may literally be a case of not having to support herself AND the tumor (apparently she read somewhere that those things do add to your intake needs/wants). Since everything, and I mean everything checked out fine after the surgery, this is probably also just one of those "oh yeah, that's normal" deals that go with recovery, but I've encouraged her to check in with the docs if it remains a concern to her (I think she's just hoping to take advantage of it while it lasts & get a little unplanned weight loss in the deal). Thanks much for asking FWR, and to you & all those who kept us in your thoughts & prayers throughout the ordeal and beyond. It helped us all more than you can ever know. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

07-11-2005, 08:16 PM	#80
Arles Grey Dog Software Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ by way of Belleville, IL	We are very happy to hear things are going well Jon and I wish your wife continued success in her recovery.

07-11-2005, 08:47 PM	#81
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I'm also glad to hear everything is going well. I'll keep you in my prayers. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

07-11-2005, 08:52 PM	#82
TroyF Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Glad things are going well. Good to hear.

07-11-2005, 09:42 PM	#83
Farrah Whitworth-Rahn Red-Headed Vixen Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ	JIMGA I'm glad your wife is doing well.

07-12-2005, 01:33 AM	#84
Tara Mascot Join Date: May 2005 Location: Rome, Italy	Good to hear that. I'm happy that everything is going well.

07-12-2005, 01:42 AM	#85
Suicane75 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NJ	Im glad everything is/did work out well John.

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