Dear So and So

**Crankin** · 08-12-2011, 04:20 PM

I am sorry to hear this news, Mimi. Please feel free to unload your thoughts here.

**OakLeaf** · 08-12-2011, 04:28 PM

Oh Mimi. I'm so sorry to hear that. Hugs and prayers to both of you. Be surrounded by our light.

**crazycanuck** · 08-12-2011, 04:34 PM

(((Mimi & RD))))

Mimi, you're an awesome chicka & you can get through this.

All I can think of is don & humour...

**Biciclista** · 08-12-2011, 05:02 PM

Besides the implications of cancer in general, the thing that is so frightening is that the surgery is so serious; cutting into the chest, removing and replacing the esophagus, possibly messing with his stomach too. This means he won't be able to eat for a while except through a tube. If they do any chemo or radiation, he will be rendered even more weak and this stuff is scary scary stuff. Many of you have been through this or have loved ones that have suffered through this. We just watched my stepfather have repeated surgeries in his gastric areas before he died, so we are a little nervous to say the least. Anyway, we both liked how emphatic the doctor was when he said it could be fixed. ahhh.. thanks you guys

**emily_in_nc** · 08-12-2011, 05:07 PM

{{{{{{{{{{{{{ Mimi & Don }}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

Wishing you much strength in this journey...

**bmccasland** · 08-12-2011, 05:22 PM

((((((Mimi & Don))))))

Am here if you need something.

Guess it wasn't Don that I thought I saw on a bike one day this week.

**Biciclista** · 08-12-2011, 05:42 PM

seriously, Beth? he's riding EVERY day. He doesn't feel bad!! (wait until after his surgery)

**Trek420** · 08-12-2011, 05:48 PM

Originally Posted by Biciclista

seriously, Beth? he's riding EVERY day. He doesn't feel bad!! (wait until after his surgery)

Good. He's a strong man. He's keeping up his strength. He'll need it to make a great recovery. Ride on Raleighdon

After the surgery we'll need some slow, leisurely recovery, rebuilding rides to food or coffee. At that point I might be able to keep up with him. I might even be up there.

**Biciclista** · 08-12-2011, 05:58 PM

cool Trek420
It occurs to me you have never met him? (but you know him very well)

**Blueberry** · 08-13-2011, 04:57 AM

Mimi- Just checked in here and saw this. I'm so sorry - that really, really sucks. Thinking of you both.

**alexis_the_tiny** · 08-13-2011, 11:13 AM

Mimi, it all sounds very terrifying and overwhelming but I think you guys will come through this just fine. The universe never gives us more than it knows we can handle, even if we sometimes don't think we can. Sending you guys tons of positive vibes and virtual hugs for strength.

**shootingstar** · 08-15-2011, 05:07 AM

Besides the implications of cancer in general, the thing that is so frightening is that the surgery is so serious; cutting into the chest, removing and replacing the esophagus, possibly messing with his stomach too. This means he won't be able to eat for a while except through a tube. If they do any chemo or radiation, he will be rendered even more weak and this stuff is scary scary stuff. Many of you have been through this or have loved ones that have suffered through this.

Since I was late even noticing this news until yesterday in another thread, I'm wishing Don and you, Mimi big buckets of luck.

Any radiation /chemo, especially repeated treatments, can easily weaken a person's immune system for awhile.

When is the surgery scheduled?

**Biciclista** · 08-15-2011, 05:44 AM

Shooting star, we don't know yet. We haven't even met the oncologist. we only found out on Thursday, but it seems like before that was another life. Life before cancer. Pretty strange.
Last night my sons came over (it was my daughter in law's bday) DH finally got to talk to them both "man to man" about stuff. My younger son gave me the best hug he's ever given me before he left last night. I guess he finally gets it.
thanks all of you for your supportive comments.
I don't want to take over this thread though

please continue to write your dear so and sos here!

**Trek420** · 08-15-2011, 06:05 AM

You're welcome to take over the thread, heck, the whole board with this.

**indysteel** · 08-15-2011, 06:07 AM

Mimi, I'm so glad you got a good hug. Your son may have been channeling all of us on TE who wish we could give you a hug in person ourselves. I want to assure you that whether it's in this thread or a seperate one, we want you to continue to talk freely about what's going on with you and Don. We care about you and would welcome an opportunity to show our support and to stay apprised.

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