BS: I'm going under the knife Thurs 13 May

Subject: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: Little Robyn
Date: 12 May 10 - 03:11 AM

I found a lump, it was squashed, scanned, photographed, and biopsy'd just before Easter.
Cancer!
So tomorrow morning I'm off to the hospital where they'll cut it all off. It should be gone by lunchtime!
It should only take two nights in hospital so I hope to be back at Mudcat very soon.
How do I feel about it?
I'm absolutely terrified!
But they say it must be done so here goes a new experience.
The experts say I should be back to work in a couple of weeks (but some of my colleagues are planning for my final days already).
I am not going to die of breast cancer!!!
My family don't do that – they all have heart attacks and I was mentally preparing for my turn when this thing jumped up and hit me.
I don't know how long before I'll be able to play my pipes again and I don't think I can manage morris tunes on my piano accordian for awhile either.
I have a few books lined up to enjoy and my brother has sent me a set of DVDs of the Poldark TV series from many years ago so I'm intending to enjoy this forced holiday.
And tonight we're off to the Rose & Shamrock for the local session (no I won't be drinking anything alcoholic) and that will probably be my last chance for a wee while.
See you later,
Robyn

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: GUEST,noreen
Date: 12 May 10 - 03:30 AM

Best of luck with all you are going through, Robyn.
Hugs.

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: mouldy
Date: 12 May 10 - 04:33 AM

You know there are loads of people who will be wishing you well here.
They've found it, and are dealing with it.

Best of luck, lass! Your body will tell you when it's ready to play music again, so don't try before it's ready, or you'll end up pulling something.

Andrea

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: Will Fly
Date: 12 May 10 - 04:48 AM

Best wishes - good luck - and here's to success and a speedy recovery!

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: Georgiansilver
Date: 12 May 10 - 05:11 AM

Thought and prayers will be with you. Best wishes, Mike.

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: catspaw49
Date: 12 May 10 - 05:13 AM

What Mouldy said............and you've been around here long enough to know that!

I love that kickass attitude Rob! With all the nutso health problems I've had and close calls, I have gotten the feeling somehow that "this one ain't it." One of these days something will come along and I think I'll "know" but so far......

Keep us posted as you can 'cause we'lll be here waiting for the good news. Remember we need you here to kickoff the New Year thread again!



Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: alanabit
Date: 12 May 10 - 05:29 AM

Look forward to having you back in next to no time.

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: Leadfingers
Date: 12 May 10 - 06:28 AM

One of the Cancers with a VERY good prognosis if its caught early !
I like your attitude - You'll be Fine !!

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: GUEST,kendall
Date: 12 May 10 - 06:51 AM

With modern treatments cancer is not the killer it once was. You will be fine.

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: greg stephens
Date: 12 May 10 - 07:02 AM

All the very best. Happened to me five years ago(different portion of the body!)...played a gig ten days later, still going strong now(touch wood). Take care, and maybe not the piano accordion for a week or two(dangerous at the best of times)

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: Barb'ry
Date: 12 May 10 - 07:39 AM

Thinking of you, Robyn. Much love, barb'ry

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: Charley Noble
Date: 12 May 10 - 07:55 AM

Robyn-

Sounds as if you're as well prepared as someone can be for a life threatening affliction.

Here's hoping that surgery does its job and recovery is swifter than you might expect.

Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: SINSULL
Date: 12 May 10 - 08:07 AM

Robyn,
They found it. By Friday it will be gone and you can get on with your life. I won't pretend it isn't frightening but as Kendall, Greg, and numerous others can attest, it is not the end.
Enjoy the session and the rest.
Come back healthy.
Mary

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: Micca
Date: 12 May 10 - 08:47 AM

Best wishes for the BEST outcome, you are in my thoughts,
Micca

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: Janie
Date: 12 May 10 - 09:21 AM

Cheering for you here from the sidelines, LR.

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: Morticia
Date: 12 May 10 - 09:26 AM

thinking of you, good luck but you aren't going to need it!

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 12 May 10 - 09:37 AM

Good thoughts coming atcha from over here in England, Robyn. Keep your thoughts on the up side and keep us in the know. Now tracing this thread to watch your progress.

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: GUEST,Neil D
Date: 12 May 10 - 09:52 AM

Good luck and best wishes.

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: Bonzo3legs
Date: 12 May 10 - 09:55 AM

Best of luck to you, my wife had breast cancer in 1994 and is still going strong!

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: Rapparee
Date: 12 May 10 - 10:12 AM

My wife had thyroid cancer fifty years ago and she's still going strong. Good things pour upon you!

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: wysiwyg
Date: 12 May 10 - 10:14 AM

Noted, prayerfully.

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: katlaughing
Date: 12 May 10 - 10:21 AM

Thanks for letting us know, Robyn. All good thoughts for a swift and complete healing. Lots and lots of survivors these days. My mom had uterine cancer in the late 1960s and lived to pass on from old age instead! Tell your co-workers to go fly a kite!

With all good wishes for Peace Profound,

kat

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: LilyFestre
Date: 12 May 10 - 10:24 AM

I'm going through chemo myself right now....had my surgery back in January. I don't have breast cancer but I'm beginning to think cancer is cancer......it effects each of us different and the same in a very unique way.

I've cried, stomped, carried on, made new friends, found places of hope when I was sure there was none to be had, figured out what's really important (or not) in my life and that my imagination is not the best friend I thought it was. I've also found support, love, prayers, friendship and an occassional ass kicking right here at Mudcat.....all pretty much when I needed them. If you ever want to talk, feel free to PM me.

In the meantime, eat the best as you can to fortify your body, get registered with the American Cancer Society...they have free wigs, will give you up to $300.00 towards transportation costs and can be very helpful. Read all you can about the specific cancer you have, treatments available, what to expect....knowledge is power, especially in the medical field.

Lots of love, prayers and a shoulder to lean on if you need one.

XOXOXOOX
Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: Ebbie
Date: 12 May 10 - 10:41 AM

Wishing you the best, Little Robyn.

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: frogprince
Date: 12 May 10 - 10:48 AM

If you weren't scared stiff, you probably wouldn't be normal. Just know you'll have a bunch of people on both sides of the pond pulling for you.
               Dean in Michigan

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 12 May 10 - 11:04 AM

What Michelle said! And a follow of her thread LilyFestre - great oncology numbers... may be of help, especially as insight into what kinds of fears, hopes and relief you may face. Especially how to meet the monster with grace.

uumm also I think Robyn is in New Zealand, but there are probably similar support networks there.

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: topical tom
Date: 12 May 10 - 11:15 AM

All best wishes, Robyn. Have courage, stay positive, and kick the hell out of it!

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: Hollowfox
Date: 12 May 10 - 11:21 AM

Isn't it a wonderful thing that something is being done! A hundred years ago, things wouldn't have gone so well. The $#@!-reduction candle starts up when I get home.

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 12 May 10 - 11:40 AM

adding my wishes to the chorus

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: jacqui.c
Date: 12 May 10 - 12:12 PM

All good wishes Robyn from another cancer survivor - six years now since I got past womb cancer. A positive attitude is always a plus.

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: Alice
Date: 12 May 10 - 12:18 PM

Good luck and all the best wishes for you, Robyn.

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: olddude
Date: 12 May 10 - 01:44 PM

In my prayers Robyn, get well soon let us know if you need anything

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: Little Robyn
Date: 12 May 10 - 02:38 PM

Thank you for all your wishes and prayers.
Michelle, I have been following your progress. XOXOX
It's about 20 to seven (am) NZ time and I have to be at the hospital by 7:30. It should be all over in about 5 or 6 hours.
Cheers and love to all,
Robyn

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: gnu
Date: 12 May 10 - 03:08 PM

Have fun and update us with good news AYEC.

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: fat B****rd
Date: 12 May 10 - 03:20 PM

Best regards from Charlie in Dunfermline. Take good care.

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 12 May 10 - 03:25 PM

The best of Mudcat wishes for you Robyn.

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: Bonzo3legs
Date: 12 May 10 - 03:54 PM

Don't forget to take Arnica before and after the operation, it helps with recovery.

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: LilyFestre
Date: 12 May 10 - 05:39 PM

Thinking about you RIGHT now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(((((((((((((((((Hugs and Prayers))))))))))))))))))

Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: Gweltas
Date: 12 May 10 - 09:37 PM

Have included you in my prayers for a good outcome and a swift return to full health.

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 12 May 10 - 09:43 PM

You're probably out of surgery as I write, and wondering what it was you drank last night to give you such a hangover. ;-/

You certainly played this one "close to the vest," so to speak. But do let us know more about how you're doing, if you want, and start a thread if that will help. It becomes your own personal rooting section that way. :)

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: SINSULL
Date: 12 May 10 - 10:02 PM

Welcome back, Robyn.

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: LilyFestre
Date: 12 May 10 - 10:35 PM

:) Good Morning Sunshine.

I'm hoping that you are able to get some sleep at the hospital, that you have a compassionate medical team and that you are gentle with yourself.

Lots of love coming your way.

Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: Little Robyn
Date: 12 May 10 - 11:40 PM

Mitch here, just reporting that Robyn's had the surgery and is recovering pretty well. Straight afterward she was looking a bit blue, but the methylene blue they inject to trace the lymph nodes will do that to you. It looks as though the worst (for a musician) hasn't happened, as she still has full sensation and control in her arm, so she's now looking forward with confidence to getting back into playing at the session and the Morris.
Thanks for all your good wishes - it's great to have a worldwide support group.

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: Genie
Date: 13 May 10 - 12:17 AM

Hugs and prayers for you,
{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Robyn}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

Genie

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: Gurney
Date: 13 May 10 - 12:37 AM

Good wishes from us, of course. The sooner Robyn has the bellows under her elbow, the happier we'll be.   Chris and Judy.

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: catspaw49
Date: 13 May 10 - 12:42 AM

Hey Mitch...........Thanks for the update. We'll be hanging round for awhile 'cause we care and 'cause we're all too damn lazy to go anywhere else. Best of everything to Robbo....and you too!

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: open mike
Date: 13 May 10 - 02:31 AM

every wish for successful outcome...rise above that knife!!

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 13 May 10 - 03:12 AM

ditto

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 13 May 10 - 03:26 AM

Thinking of you x

Subject: RE: BS: I'm going under the knife tomorrow
From: My guru always said
Date: 13 May 10 - 04:47 AM

Thanks for the update!! Sending positive thoughts!