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Schwannomatosis.

#1 Post by mrkelley23 » Tue Oct 28, 2014 7:09 am

I can't even have a dignified-sounding medical condition.

After knowing I had a tumor last summer (the pain is different than any other pain I"ve experienced), and not being able to convince anyone outside my family, I finally went back in for another scan in September. Turns out the tumor is finally big enough for them to see, so I'm going in for surgery tomorrow. 3-6 hour surgery with lots of chances for catastrophic failures, then 72 hours flat on my back (and I do mean flat -- 0 degrees inclination), then 6-8 weeks at home recuperating. Poor Wendy is trying to deal with her terminally ill mother (who's still hanging on, but starting that slide) and a one-sided father with no siblings to help, now gets to play nursemaid to me again.

Please keep her and me in your thoughts this week. I'll post again as soon as I can to let you all know how things are going.
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#2 Post by themanintheseersuckersuit » Tue Oct 28, 2014 7:20 am

You are in my prayers
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#3 Post by a1mamacat » Tue Oct 28, 2014 7:31 am

Best of thoughts to both you and Wendy.
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#4 Post by mellytu74 » Tue Oct 28, 2014 7:59 am

Prayers for you and Wendy and big hugs (unless they hurt, of course, in which case, blown kisses).
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#5 Post by Bob Juch » Tue Oct 28, 2014 8:09 am

Damn! That sounds like a huge PITA.

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#6 Post by geoffil » Tue Oct 28, 2014 8:11 am

Sending good vibes your way.
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#7 Post by BackInTex » Tue Oct 28, 2014 8:26 am

Wow. That does not sound fun. You and Wendy will be in my prayers. Good luck with the surgery and recovery.
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#8 Post by Vandal » Tue Oct 28, 2014 9:31 am

Get well quickly, Mike.
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#9 Post by Catfish » Tue Oct 28, 2014 9:54 am

Thoughts, prayers, hugs.
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#10 Post by tlynn78 » Tue Oct 28, 2014 9:54 am

Geez Mikey. Do what they tell you, carefully. You and Wendy are in my prayers.
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#11 Post by christie1111 » Tue Oct 28, 2014 10:00 am

Hope you have a speedy recovery!

I am thinking that Wendy is going to need the majority of the good wishes on this one!

Thinking of you both!
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#12 Post by Bob78164 » Tue Oct 28, 2014 10:12 am

Good luck. You'll be in my thoughts, and we'll be anxious to hear from you. --Bob
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#13 Post by T_Bone0806 » Tue Oct 28, 2014 1:18 pm

Wow. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Does NOT sound like a whole lotta fun. Feel well soon.
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Re: Schwannomatosis.

#14 Post by Ritterskoop » Tue Oct 28, 2014 1:35 pm

Wow. I thought this would be about a scientific process of some sort.

I guess it is.

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#15 Post by MarleysGh0st » Tue Oct 28, 2014 2:45 pm

My thoughts are with you and Wendy.
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#16 Post by ghostjmf » Tue Oct 28, 2014 4:20 pm

Here's hoping for your complete & rapid recovery.
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#17 Post by gsabc » Tue Oct 28, 2014 5:08 pm

Thoughts, prayers and everything good heading your way. Stay strong.
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#18 Post by ne1410s » Tue Oct 28, 2014 5:37 pm

Good thoughts to all.
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#19 Post by kayrharris » Tue Oct 28, 2014 7:27 pm

Thinking of you and your family. Difficult days ahead for sure and wishing you a quick recovery. Hugs to Wendy, she's gonna need them.


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#20 Post by littlebeast13 » Tue Oct 28, 2014 7:36 pm

That doesn't sound like a fun way to spend 2 hours, let alone 72...

Best wishes to you on a full and speedy recovery....

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Re: Schwannomatosis.

#21 Post by silvercamaro » Tue Oct 28, 2014 10:25 pm

Wear your sunglasses tomorrow, Mr. K. I have sent the White Hot Glare to hover over you, Wendy, and all your loved ones with wishes to protect, heal and comfort all of you, as circumstances may require.

I hope you won't mind. You may think of it, if you prefer, as something like the Flying Spaghetti Monster, only brighter, warmer, and far less stringy.
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