BS: ChanteyLass Surgery update

Subject: BS: ChanteyLass Surgery update
From: maeve
Date: 21 Apr 11 - 07:48 AM

Good news from ChanteyLass, with her permission to post it here:
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"I'm home! I survived surgery! Only 1 of 4 parathyroid lobes had to be removed. My voice is a little hoarse but better than it was after surgery. It will be a few days until I can drive, but already I have more neck mobility than I expected. Feel free to spread the word. Thank you for your prayers and emotional support." (ChanteyLass)

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May your recovery be complete! Best wishes from Maeve.

Subject: RE: BS: ChanteyLass Surgery update
From: GUEST,ChanteyLass on cell
Date: 21 Apr 11 - 08:29 AM

Thank you, Maeve. I am continuing to improve. I was treated well by the staff at Rhode Island Hospital, but I am glad there were no complications and that my stay there was only one night as planned.

Subject: RE: BS: ChanteyLass Surgery update
From: Charley Noble
Date: 21 Apr 11 - 11:10 AM

ChanteyLass-

"Improvement"

I like to hear that.

See you at Mystic!

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: ChanteyLass Surgery update
From: SINSULL
Date: 21 Apr 11 - 12:21 PM

Good on you! Now heal.
Mary

Subject: RE: BS: ChanteyLass Surgery update
From: gnu
Date: 21 Apr 11 - 12:46 PM

Great! Heed SINS.

Subject: RE: BS: ChanteyLass Surgery update
From: katlaughing
Date: 21 Apr 11 - 01:08 PM

Good to hear! Keep on with same.:-)

kat

Subject: RE: BS: ChanteyLass Surgery update
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 22 Apr 11 - 12:02 AM

Because I can't drive for a few days, I played with my modem and finally figured out what the problem was: a loose wire not connecting the modem to the computer but connecting the modem to something (?) that hooks up to a whole different bunch of wires. I don't have to go to a wifi hotspot or use my phone to post! Good thing, because there's no wifi within walking distance.

Thanks for all the positive comments! Charley, I am planning to go to the Sea Music Festival. Last year instead of commuting from home I stayed in Groton but decided that this year I would stay in Mystic. Now I'm afraid the rooms I can afford there will be booked. I didn't want to book before I knew how the surgery would turn out. I'd better look for something soon.

This afternoon I walked about a quarter of a mile--four times around the circle of condos where I live. In the evening I walked to the neighborhood Chinese restaurant to meet a friend for dinner. She offered me a ride home, but I said I needed the exercise. Tomorrow I plan to do more, and by next week I should be back at the Y doing some of the easier exercise classes. I can't believe how quickly I am recovering. Having followed some of the BS threads, I know how fortunate I am.

Subject: RE: BS: ChanteyLass Surgery update
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 22 Apr 11 - 01:20 AM

I just finished booking a room in Mystic!

Subject: RE: BS: ChanteyLass Surgery update
From: Lizzie Cornish 1
Date: 22 Apr 11 - 03:47 AM

I hope the speedy recovery continues, ChanteyLass..you sound so happy, and so positive. :0)

Subject: RE: BS: ChanteyLass Surgery update
From: Charley Noble
Date: 22 Apr 11 - 09:03 AM

ChanteyLass-

Booking a room in Mystic sounds very therapeutic!

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: ChanteyLass Surgery update
From: olddude
Date: 22 Apr 11 - 09:18 AM

My dear friend, please heal up quickly, you are in my prayers always

Dan

Subject: RE: BS: ChanteyLass Surgery update
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 23 Apr 11 - 12:14 AM

If this were Facebook, I'd click on Like after each of your comments. I walked even farther today, perhaps a half-mile or more. Tomorrow I'll try driving to the market so I'll have something to bring to an Easter potluck and to the laundromat so I'll have clean clothes to wear!

Subject: RE: BS: ChanteyLass Surgery update
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 05 May 11 - 10:02 PM

I already posted this on the Mudcat Recovery Ward Thread, but . . .

I had my post-op exam with the surgeon today. He says the pathology lab work showed no cancer, my incision is healing nicely, and I can resume my regular exercise classes in addition to the senior exercise classes I had already returned too. There is still a little swelling around the scars, but he said that will go down gradually. My endocrinologist will help me adjust my calcium intake to make sure my bones improve.

Subject: RE: BS: ChanteyLass Surgery update
From: olddude
Date: 05 May 11 - 10:30 PM

In my thoughts, prayers and heart my friend. Please heal up quickly
Love Dan

Subject: RE: BS: ChanteyLass Surgery update
From: JennieG
Date: 05 May 11 - 11:12 PM

Good news!

Cheers
JennieG

Subject: RE: BS: ChanteyLass Surgery update
From: katlaughing
Date: 05 May 11 - 11:19 PM

That is wonderful to hear! Also, glad to hear you are staying in Mystic!

Subject: RE: BS: ChanteyLass Surgery update
From: BrooklynJay
Date: 06 May 11 - 12:45 AM

Healing thoughts and all best wishes from the Wilds of Brooklyn.

Jay

Subject: RE: BS: ChanteyLass Surgery update
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 06 May 11 - 01:03 AM

Thanks, All! Your support brings smiles to my face.

Subject: RE: BS: ChanteyLass Surgery update
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 06 May 11 - 02:22 AM

adding to the chorus of good wishes

I missed your original thread while I was away over easter

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: ChanteyLass Surgery update
From: maeve
Date: 06 May 11 - 05:28 AM

Wonderful news; I wish you well in your recovery.

Maeve

Subject: RE: BS: ChanteyLass Surgery update
From: Charley Noble
Date: 06 May 11 - 05:58 AM

Very encouraging news.

We'll see and hear you at Mystic!

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: BS: ChanteyLass Surgery update
From: fat B****rd
Date: 06 May 11 - 06:52 AM

Best thoughts,take good care.
Charlie.

Subject: RE: BS: ChanteyLass Surgery update
From: gnu
Date: 06 May 11 - 02:06 PM

Great news! I hope you heal fast and well.

Subject: RE: BS: ChanteyLass Surgery update
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 06 May 11 - 11:09 PM

Today I saw the endocrinologist who will be monitoring the calcium in my blood. I had a blood draw at his office today. Yesterday the surgeon was going to have it done in his office, but I told him the endocrinologist would want to do it today, so the surgeon relented. I'm sure the endocrinologist will let me know if I need to adjust my calcium intake. I'll see him again in three months unless there is a problem in the meantime. The endocrinologist examined my scar and reviewed the pathology report and seemed satisfied.

I've been playing my sea music CDs and might go to Mystic tomorrow. My son plans to take his family, and if I go he can get in free because I have a Bring a Guest membership.

Subject: RE: BS: ChanteyLass Surgery update
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 07 May 11 - 05:36 AM

The endocrinologist examined my scar and reviewed the pathology report and seemed satisfied.

good.

Subject: RE: BS: ChanteyLass Surgery update
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 07 May 11 - 07:34 AM

Sure is! Thanks, Sandra and Everybody!