BS: Kendall's operation

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: jeffp
Date: 03 Nov 04 - 08:41 AM

Great news!!!!!!!!!

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From: Morticia
Date: 03 Nov 04 - 08:56 AM

that's great!!! ( finally lets breath she was holding out)

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: Alba
Date: 03 Nov 04 - 08:59 AM

Great News Jacqui.
Way to go kendall.
You are in my Thoughts.
Heal well.
Brightest Blessings from the Northern Backwoods
Maine awaits your return..:>)
Jude

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: Big Mick
Date: 03 Nov 04 - 09:29 AM

Jacqui, while he was out did you have them tighten up those wrinkles in his arse? OH, I forgot, ..... you already did that!

:^)

Tell the Captain that I am so relieved and that the prayers for a full recovery will continue.

Love to both of you,

Mick

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: Amos
Date: 03 Nov 04 - 09:42 AM

Well, ya gotta know he's mending nicely if he's lipping off to them nuhses!! It's a shuah soign!! LOL!!


Thansk Jacqui, thanks SINSULL, and thanks Skippuh!! Give 'em hell. Once you get out see if you can arrange for a few more electoral votes for Maine, woud ya? It's pathetic that such a smaht place should only get fouah.

A

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 03 Nov 04 - 09:45 AM

Whooooosh! That's the big sigh of relief. I was more worried (concerned, CONCERNED!) about the Captain's surgery and results than the election and its results (so that's saying something).

Glad Sinsull was there with you, Jacqui. (Somehow I knew she would be.) Having recently gone through 7 hours in the ICU waiting room waiting for postings on the progress of surgery on the most important person in my life, I appreciate how important it is to not be there alone.

Cosmic hugs for everybody concerned -- and "real" ones in person soon. All the best for a complete and easy recovery.

Linn

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: Kim C
Date: 03 Nov 04 - 09:50 AM

Hurrah! Good thoughts headed your way!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: karen k
Date: 03 Nov 04 - 09:58 AM

I'm so glad for the news.   Wish I could have been there with you. But I was there in spirit. Thanks SINS. Glad Jacqui didn't have to wait alone.

Gotta start figuring out when I can make a trip up north.

Be well, Kendall. Listen to Jacqui and whomever else tells you what to do. We'll miss you at NOMAD.

Much love to you both,
karen

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: Tannywheeler
Date: 03 Nov 04 - 10:19 AM

AAAWWwwwRAAHHTTT!!! (Texian term; in English, usually spelled "alright")

Now some quietness for early recovery; then gradually, and carefully, retry the voice, use it sparingly, then more and more. Rebuild carefully. I was raised by storytellers/folklorists. If I can make Getaway next year for your anniversary I want the benefit of Kendall being in full voice.

I'm selfish. I believe I'm better off with healthy storytellers functioning "awlll over my" world.    Tw

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 03 Nov 04 - 11:15 AM

Great news! Love to you both.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: GUEST,bbc at work
Date: 03 Nov 04 - 11:26 AM

Yay! So glad to hear the news! Keep up the good work!

bbc

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 03 Nov 04 - 11:59 AM

Good news!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: RangerSteve
Date: 03 Nov 04 - 12:13 PM

What Spaw said, only in bigger letters.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: Leadfingers
Date: 03 Nov 04 - 01:51 PM

Yee-BLOODY-Hah ! ! ! ! . So when I get over to the Getaway we can have a duet on Banjo mate !!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: SINSULL
Date: 03 Nov 04 - 02:03 PM

Home again home again jiggity jig.

None of us is jigging but I did just deposit two very worn out Mudcatters and their belongings in South Portland. Bet the neighbors think the Captain has been drinking again - hasn't quite got his sea legs. What a relief to see him looking alive and healthy even if he is a bit worse for the wear. Jacqui looks as if a good night's sleep is in order.

All the brothers were valiant.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: GUEST,Dave Swan at work
Date: 03 Nov 04 - 02:37 PM

Great news! All best to all involved, with wishes for a speedy return to full operation of the pipes.

Dave

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: annamill
Date: 03 Nov 04 - 02:46 PM

Thank Goodness! Now rest. Hope to read your postings soon.

Love, Annamill

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: jacqui.c
Date: 03 Nov 04 - 02:48 PM

Well folks, the deed is done. Doctor Shapshay says it went off without a hitch, no tracheotomy, and he sent the samples to the lab to be sure he got all of it. He says I will have a speaking voice but as for singing, no guarantees there. At the same time, he said, and my regular ENT said that vocal cords have been known to regenerated, so, who knows? All your prayers and positive thoughts must have carried great weight with the Great Spirit. In the next bed in recovery was a middle age woman who had had radical surgery and was breathing through a hole in her neck; disgusting sound when she coughed, poor soul.
Anyway I have to go back for a follow up on November 17th, and the Doctor says there is no reason to not go to England in December.
Thasnks so much for all you have done to keep my spirits up. Speaking of spirits, I have a jug of Duggan's Dew o' Kirkintilloch Scotch to help celebrate.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: Leadfingers
Date: 03 Nov 04 - 03:28 PM

Make sure we know the dates in December !! I am working every weekend but should be able to get up to Newark Mid week without any problems !!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: Alaska Mike
Date: 03 Nov 04 - 03:32 PM

GREAT NEWS Kendall!!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: DougR
Date: 03 Nov 04 - 04:16 PM

Good news, Kendall. The Llamas will rejoice!

DougR

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 03 Nov 04 - 04:19 PM

So glad it all went well. Let us know the dates when you are both in the UK...perhaps we can have a mini gather to celebrate the success and your marriage to Jacqui.

much love

Khatt x

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: jacqui.c
Date: 03 Nov 04 - 05:06 PM

This one really is me - not him pretending to be me!

We're back home, exhausted but happy to be here. The Cap'n has a ton of writing pads and gets a real telling off if he tries to speak - you wouldn't believe how peaceful it is here (says she getting ready to duck flying notepads).

We'll be starting a separate thread in the next couple of days for the UK trip. Just got to get the travel arrangements organised now, but maybe not today.

Love to you all for the good wishes, I'm sure that recovery will be much faster knowing that so many people care for him.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: Joybell
Date: 03 Nov 04 - 05:36 PM

Great! So glad it all went so well. Thoughts from way down here. Cheers and love Joy

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 03 Nov 04 - 05:48 PM

Thanks for the updates – so very pleased for both of you! Like Ellenpoly said, at least this news has seriously cheered up an otherwise crap day...

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 03 Nov 04 - 06:02 PM

Really Great News!

On the regeneration of vocal chords - I remember seeing some research 2 years ago about certain antibiotics and foods reversing colon cancer. Now, I don't mean to suggest that the two ends of the Cap'n's alimentary canal are the same, but there could be tissue similarities. It could be worth pursuing.

Very happy for you both

George

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: Deckman
Date: 03 Nov 04 - 06:09 PM

You know Kendall, I've been meaning to speak to you about something. I've heard that some people will do ANYTHING just to get attention, but did you REALLY have to go this far? CHEERS, BOb

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: Mudlark
Date: 03 Nov 04 - 06:34 PM

So very glad to hear the good news. What an upper on a downer day! Now you can really look forward to your trip (I was going to say w/o reservations...but that doesn't sound right!).

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 03 Nov 04 - 06:48 PM

Oh Kendall, just so relieved that you are talking through the correct orifice, rather than anything south of your chin.... And if Julie Andrews can sing again after being told she never would, then you can too....

Take care, get plenty of rest and I promise I will drive the length and breadth of the country to see you in December, providing it's not the 4th.....!

LTS
XX

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: Hollowfox
Date: 03 Nov 04 - 07:01 PM

*Whew!* But I'm still firing up that post-op @#$%-reduction candle for the two of you.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: kendall
Date: 03 Nov 04 - 07:05 PM

I was hoping to get rid of TWO tumors, but one will do for now. It's only 4 more years (if he doesn't get impeached.)

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: Deckman
Date: 03 Nov 04 - 07:13 PM

Kendall ... Perhaps we can keep "him" in remission? Bob

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: Carly
Date: 03 Nov 04 - 08:22 PM

What fantastic news on a gloomy day! Take good care and rest up; we keep you both in our hearts.

Sent with much love from Carly

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: curmudgeon
Date: 03 Nov 04 - 08:37 PM

Good on you, Kendall! Looking forward to seeing you again, with your lovely bride. But I don't want to HEAR from you untill the medcs give the ok. It will be worth the wait, no matter how long -- Tom

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: Áine
Date: 03 Nov 04 - 08:47 PM

Hey Kendal and jacqui,

This is such great news!! As bad as last night was, knowing that 'it' is all gone means so much more to me than anything else. Just hope you all didn't scrunched too much from all the hugs I was sending to ya last night ;-)

One more batch of hugs and snogs to y'all up there, Áine

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: Pauline L
Date: 03 Nov 04 - 09:16 PM

Bravo! Kendall and Jacqui, you were right when you said that everyone's good wishes helped. Now just take it easy for a while and recuperate.

Jacqui, thanks for taking such good care of Kendall. I'm sure that has helped him immensely.

Sinsull, thanks for taking good care of Kendall and Jacqui.

Lots of hugs.

Pauline

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: Bobert
Date: 03 Nov 04 - 09:55 PM

Well said, Kendall... Now go write your congressman to get that impeachment rollin'...

Glad everything worked out well fir ya, my friend..

Sniff...

And a big ol "sniff" from the Wes Ginny Slide Rule, as well...

Bobert

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: Rapparee
Date: 03 Nov 04 - 10:01 PM

Well, good.

'T'ain't much else ta say, is there?

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: Nancy King
Date: 03 Nov 04 - 10:15 PM

No question this is the best news of THIS day!

I'm so glad all went well and they didn't have to go the drastic route. Now, sit back and let it mend! You are so lucky to have Jacqui with you -- so listen to her and don't try to do too much! We'll all be delighted to hear you talk when you can, and if you can sing, well, so much the better! But the important thing is that you're still with us, and we're counting on you stick around a good while.

Much love to both of you --

Nancy

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: KT
Date: 04 Nov 04 - 01:56 AM

Hooray!! So grateful for such good news!!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: Ellenpoly
Date: 04 Nov 04 - 02:10 AM

"I have a jug of Duggan's Dew o' Kirkintilloch Scotch to help celebrate."

Yup, Kendall, gotta say that'll taste a whole lot better being swallowed in the the traditional way, rather than through a trachea tube!!

I've now got something to look forward to in December. Please do start that thread as soon as you've both gotten the R&R you need.

Sinsull, Kendall and Jacqui, and all the other folks on this thread have been the most up-lifting part of my week.

Now to us all, onwards and upwards!

..xx..e

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 04 Nov 04 - 02:29 AM

Hurray! Wonderful news!

Best wishes

Kitty

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: JennyO
Date: 04 Nov 04 - 09:57 AM

Wow, excellent news Kendall. Maybe I will get to hear you sing some time after all! I'm so pleased for you both.

The body's healing abilities are amazing, I find. A few months ago, I had the third of three operations on my wrist after breaking it badly nearly three years ago. It was very slow healing, but the metal plates in there were damaging the tendons and needed to come out. The doc said that if I wanted to have full use of my thumb, which wouldn't bend properly, I would probably need to have another operation some time to fix some of the damage to the tendons as they don't grow back - but there has been so much improvement beyond what was expected, that I've decided not to bother now.

Jenny

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: sledge
Date: 04 Nov 04 - 10:01 AM

Good to have you bouncing back, take it easy.

Cheers

Sledge

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: Tinker
Date: 04 Nov 04 - 12:01 PM

My computer went down the last two days and I've been "expectantly confident" but thrilled to see this none the less. Kept the Mister home all day and sent off all the best energy I could find....

Love Ya,

tinker

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: Janie
Date: 04 Nov 04 - 12:38 PM

Terrific!

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: kendall
Date: 17 Nov 04 - 07:58 PM

Well folks, I had my 200 mile checkup today, and...no that's another story. I had my first two week follow up with the laser surgeon today, and he says everything is good. No sign of infection and healing is coming alone right on schedule. Looks good. I have a little bit of voice, but it is a long ways from here to singing again.
Thanks for the prayers...don't stop now!

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 17 Nov 04 - 08:13 PM

That's good - so nothing to stop you coming on over next month. Jacqui can do the singing for the two of you for now.

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: Tinker
Date: 17 Nov 04 - 08:16 PM

Great news Kendall, thanks for the update. Definately keepin' the love light and prayers all flowin' your way.

tinker

Subject: RE: BS: Kendall's operation
From: Alba
Date: 17 Nov 04 - 08:17 PM

Great News Kendall.
How can you say don't stop sending you the old positive energy...as if we could:>)
Need to get you back singing so relax, heal and let Jacqui work her magic.
Blessings
Jude