BS: Another biopsy

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: My guru always said
Date: 01 Dec 09 - 09:26 AM

Tomorrow then? Lots of positive thoughts & a candle for you kendall. The candle might come in handy in the cellar....

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 01 Dec 09 - 10:52 AM

Best of everything tomorrow, Kendall -- we warned Sonny and Dr. Z that you're coming.

You'll be in good hands.

Linn

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: Jeri
Date: 01 Dec 09 - 10:57 AM

Too bad. They've moved the llamas to a secure location.
Best wishes from me, Kendall.

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: kendall
Date: 01 Dec 09 - 02:10 PM

I woke up this morning with a very painful lump on my windpipe.
I knew that the squamous cell carcinoma had suddenly become a blastoma.
Went to my local ENT and he thinks it's an infection. I hope he's right.

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: maeve
Date: 01 Dec 09 - 02:18 PM

Kendall, I've always thought you have an infectious grin. Apply it and conjugate some jokes while you wait for your appointment tomorrow.

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 01 Dec 09 - 02:33 PM

Get your Kendall Candles here. Real cheap.

Many uses too. Not just for keeping good thoughts and positive energy flowing towards those in need. F

ull of entertainment factor especially when held within reasonable proximity to Mr. Spaw's posterior. Guess what he's had for dinner from the changes in flame color.

Hours of amusement.

Do I get sent to the CELLAR now?


Best wishes tomorrow, Kendall. May the doctor's thoughts and hands be guided by all that is good and healing.



p.s. sorry to use old Spaw for the jollies above. But he seemed the most likely candidate and I am sure he is up for the sacrifice on the alter of comedy in the interest of a cherished friend.

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: SINSULL
Date: 01 Dec 09 - 04:50 PM

Infection???? Doesn't that woman ever clean that house? Colds, bronchitis, pneumonia, SHEEESH!







CELLAR????



Please...I am very afraid.

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: Ebbie
Date: 01 Dec 09 - 05:12 PM

if you promise to be good - or at least better - in future, Sins, this may be the year that Jacqui installs electric lights down there.

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 01 Dec 09 - 05:29 PM

Mary... Are you OK?

Any infection he may have picked up did not very likely come from the home environment. Them germs is his own.

It's the alien ones that come from shopping carts, that new box of cheerios just pawed by the snuffling stock associate, the money out of the ATM.

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: kendall
Date: 01 Dec 09 - 08:00 PM

And from cats that are allowed to track litter box germs all over the table and counters.

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: catspaw49
Date: 01 Dec 09 - 08:20 PM

The problem isn't as much with the litter as it is in getting the proper mix in the tracking of litter, dander, cat hair, and kitty barf, so as to negate the germs who refuse to live in that kind of gawdawful combination! At least it works for us...................possibly............

And V-Tam......Don't apologize! You got a great idea there!   Keep them coming anytime.   Is there some way we can work that candle test (very much like a freon detector)in with all the gawdamn leftover Anne Frank drum kits?

Do good tomorrow Kendall...........I ain't shittin' about that. I told Tom I expected to hear good reports and he gave them. YOU.....Do the same!

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 01 Dec 09 - 08:30 PM

Good thoughts keep coming from us.......

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: curmudgeon
Date: 01 Dec 09 - 08:32 PM

Kendall, I had occasion to call Dr. Z's office today. and Kim assured me that you would be looked after and well cared for. BUT, you have to lighten up and be ready with some suitable quips, comments and stories of yours so as to live up to the reputation we've bestowed upon you.

Be well and of good cheer; you WILL feel better once you've met with Dr. Zietels!

Tom & Linn

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: ClaireBear
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 01:18 AM

The best of everything tomorrow, Kendall. Tell those doctors to take damned good care of you, or I'll put on my bear suit (note the spelling) and come after them. It has long claws -- sharp, too.

Night!
Claire

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 01:40 AM

more good wishes winging your way

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: kendall
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 05:36 AM

I have to admit that I see this Dr. Zeitels as my last hope. It's kinda nervous making.

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: MikeL2
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 06:30 AM

Hi Kendal

It is normal to feel that way.

I will be thinking about you.

Regards
Mike

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: Janie
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 06:32 AM

Thinking of you Kendall - all day.

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: maeve
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 06:47 AM

Kendall- You are surrounded by friends and family who love you. Put that in your coffee mug and drink it. Please. Sir.

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: Jeri
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 11:24 AM

Kendall, I'll be thinking of you today.

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: gnu
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 01:18 PM

Kinda bitin me nails a tad here too. But, whaddya gonna do eh?

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: catspaw49
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 01:22 PM

.....uh........wait? LOL.......I think there are a lot of us here with you gnu......I guess we could play jacks or something but I figure one of us would cheat.


Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: gnu
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 01:27 PM

Cheat? How can you cheat at jacks?

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 01:41 PM

bounce

snatch 1

bounce

snatch 2

bounce

snatch 3

bounce

snatch 4

it's easy to cheat Gnu, Can you see how many I am catching up at each bounce?

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: SINSULL
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 01:45 PM

I hate this waiting crap.

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: catspaw49
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 01:52 PM

That too Sins.....We could shoot craps but that's allows more room to cheat than jacks does................

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 02:22 PM

7

Did I do it right? I wasn't even using the loaded dice.

When is he due back? I will probably be in bed before he or jacqui posts here.

bum

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: SINSULL
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 03:16 PM

Texas Hold 'Em?????

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: SINSULL
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 03:17 PM

I heard from Jacqui. They are running late and won't be home until late. WHAHAHAHAHAHAAA The puppy is mine!!!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: SINSULL
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 03:43 PM

A whole half hour and no comments from Spaw about Texans holding their own. Hmmmmmmm

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: catspaw49
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 03:49 PM

Texans hold 'em because they're insecure and self-conscious.........

Spaw.....Who is actually trying to find a wedding band set for Christmas....

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: gnu
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 04:17 PM

Twiddle twiddle....

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: SINSULL
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 04:19 PM

A wedding band set? Are you finally going to make Karen legal? Or have Michael and Tris captured some young and foolish hearts?

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: Janie
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 04:47 PM

Gonna be a long night for a bunch of us.

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: ClaireBear
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 04:50 PM

Ayuh.

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: Seamus Kennedy
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 04:51 PM

I was going to say something about all those snatches in VT's post and thought better of it.

A blimp over an archery range if ever I saw one.

All the best Kendall.

Seamus

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: gnu
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 04:53 PM

Blimp! Hahahahahaaa.

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 05:08 PM

whew! i was wonderin whe someone would get bounce snatch thing. saves me bawlin about nobody ever payin attention.

well i am off to bed in a few minutes. you guys play nice.

hope to wake to some good news.

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: DougR
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 05:15 PM

Fingers are crossed, Kendall.

DougR

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: gnu
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 05:26 PM

VT... "whew! i was wonderin whe someone would get bounce snatch thing.... well i am off to bed in a few minutes."

That was close!

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: maeve
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 05:37 PM

So, Mary- How late is late?

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: SINSULL
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 06:51 PM

Just heard from Jacqui. They are catching the 7:15 bus back to Maine and should be home before 10PM.
All the brothers were valiant...

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: GUEST,SussexCarole
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 06:53 PM

Waiting & watching this thread xxxx

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: maeve
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 07:14 PM

Thank you, Mary. Waiting, playing guitar, singing, waiting here.

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: KT
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 08:50 PM

A very long day for you, Kendall & Jacqui ~ We're all with you, friends.

KT

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: maeve
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 09:56 PM

May your homecoming be one of peace and confidence.

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: jacqui.c
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 10:01 PM

We just got back from Boston at 9.15.

We had a good meeting with Dr Zeitels and his staff - Kendall will be going in for a procedure to remove the cancer on January 14th and then Dr Zeitels will be looking to make sure that the cancer is contained and that Kendall's cords are in the best possible shape for work to give him more voice. Dr Zeitels said that Kendall is a suitable candidate, once his cords are stabilised, for the new procedure that is going to be started within the next two years - the materiel for this is now in production and, because they do not intend to market the materiel, but simply to use it themselves, FDA approval should only take a matter of 30 days.

While we were waiting for a voice assessment session Kendall developed a red blotchy rash on his hands, face and torso. He was very hot and had blurred vision. I thought that it might be an allergic reaction to one of the sprays that were used before the tube was put into his nostril and called for some help. We ended up with a roomful of firemen and paramedics and Kendall was carted off in an ambulance to the emergency room at Mass General. By this time Kendall was in real pain from the itching and was put onto an IV with all sorts of stuff to try and reduce the reaction. Luckily the rash subsided and he was sprung from the hospital at about 6.50, just in time to make a mad dash for the 7.15 coach. We have instructions for what to do if the rash comes back and we have an appointment with his doctor tomorrow morning to start an investigation as to what he reacted to.

Right now, it's time to just relax and get some sleep.

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 10:24 PM

Sounds like good news......KENDALL, DON'T SCRATCH!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: katlaughing
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 10:49 PM

SO glad you are home and the news sounds good! If his feet are too itchy, put some ice bags on them...it works! Thanks for taking the time to let us know how it went. I hope you both get lost of deep rest, tonight.

luvyabucketskat

Subject: RE: BS: Another biopsy
From: catspaw49
Date: 02 Dec 09 - 11:12 PM

The news sounds good to me! At first reading, the rash had some of the signs of Shingles. Truthfully Kendall, if you haven't had a Shingles shot, you need one. For those over 60 the odds and consequences and pain of Shingles go up. Shingles info from the Mayo Clinic.

I am truly happy and as you know, this whole damn place will be with you in January too!!!

The wedding rings are a long story, but its going to be a Christmas surprise to my best friend that I married in '86.


Spaw