It was a long day at the hospital yesterday, but the hospital has thought of everything. Debby already told you a little about it. Their ‘hospitality’ rooms have little mini marts, a computer with printer, craft kits for those so inclined, chairs, and tables – with a jigsaw puzzle on every table. The adjacent room is dimly lit with recliners and couches (with pillows and blankets) for those who want to sleep or rest between appointments/treatments. If you’re alone, they’ll wake you in time for your next appointment. And for appointments at the Mays Clinic, which is in another building, they offer golf cart rides to get there through an air conditioned ¼ mile enclosed bridge.
The hospital also offers free classes for patients and their families – not only those specific to cancer, but their wellness center offers yoga, tai chi, Pilates, massages, and lectures.
Today Jason is recuperating from the excision he had yesterday. Debby didn’t mention that the surgery yesterday took more than just cutting. The doctor told Jason that the smell of burnt meat was just Jason burning. They use electric arc cauterizing before sewing him up. The burn part seems to be causing the most pain for him today. Today will be very calm – it’s probably a movie day. You might even get a movie review or two, Brian!
Joe & Kathy - we just wanted to thank you for the dinner too. That was very nice of you.
Carol, Sue & Mindy (Brian & Amy too?) - hope you have a great time at the Ohio State Fair - eat a funnel cake and a couple of elephant ears for us!Marjorie & Terry
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It deffinately sounds like you are in the right place, the hospital and staff sound amazing. I love you guys so much :) Hope you gets lots of rest today and Debbie, when ever you have the time if you could send me everyones email address, I have an idea tucked under my sleeve hehehe no hints. Hugs and kisses to you all.
Jason - when is your next barbecue? Am sure you can't wait. Seriously, your postings are great. Is so good to know what is going on, as we don't often get a chance to hear a 'play-by-play' live and uncensored (Brian's word-of course). I realize the seriousness of your illness, but you know you are in the right place to get the best treatment. Take care & keep those cards & letters coming. Marge & Terry, keep hanging on. Terry - new quarters just came out, so you can let me know when to send them and where! Love you all!! Aunt Carol and the babies.
Hope you guys had the chance to see some movies that you haven't yet seen.
Sounds like Jason went through the sort of thing on his abdomen that I've been through three times with 1 myomectomy and 2 C-sections, so I know EXACTLY what that pain feels like afterwards. However, instead of having a baby removed, he had a tumor removed. (Although, my first obstetrician joked that I was having a "tumor" removed when she removed Sarah.) They do C-sections pretty much the same way--they "burn" you open to remove the baby.
I hope he got to sleep through his surgery, though. I was awake to "have the pleasure" (being sarcastic) of smelling burning flesh for my C-sections.
In response to your question, Brian, the kids and I won't be attending the Ohio State Fair this year. We have a date with our Ohio realtor to go house-hunting tomorrow. We've finally had our first "positive" responses to a couple of showings of our house in Minnesota, but no offers yet. But in the time that our house has been on the market (7 months now) many of the houses we've visited here in Ohio have disappeared from the market, so we have to start searching all over again.
You are definitely in the best place ever!!! You are in our thoughts and prayers-wishing the best to all! Hopefully I will see you in a couple of weeks while I am out there.
Hugs to all, Franz, Lippy, Tosh, Marley, and Casey! (Remember Casey!) :)
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