Dear So and So

[Biciclista]

hi guys. We have had long interviews with 2 out of the 3 doctors. Now I understand. the one doctor is suggesting that surgery might not be advisable because he thinks it won't help. That's actually NOT good news. OTH, the second doctor is very enthusiastic (both are thrilled with D's strength) and thinks that he will benefit from that surgery. and he's the surgeon.
(well, duh) so yet another test to determine whether the surgeon is correct in his assumptions that there is nothing hiding in the shadows that they haven't already seen.
Doctor #1 says he's never seen anyone come through his chemo like D has. ! ! !

[channlluv]

Doctor #1 says he's never seen anyone come through his chemo like D has. ! ! !

Not a lot of husbands have wives as supportive and loving as you, and not just in the last few weeks, but all through your time together.

Roxy

[emily_in_nc]

Mimi,

Hoping for the best for your DH. You are a great partner to him, and that can only help. Stay strong!

[snapdragen]

Mimi - is it possible the first doctor is letting RD's age color his opinion? Meaning, he does not realize that RD is probably in better shape the half of the nation's teenagers, and instead is thinking "feeble older man".

I'm so glad to hear he is doing so well, I know this is a difficult time for you. Take care of yourself.

[Biciclista]

the first Doctor came into d's hospital room while D was pedaling his bike on the trainer and said "I like to see you on your bike". He also knows about the 100k and all the other bike rides that D has done recently. No, they all know how fit he is. He is the one who said "I have never seen anyone come through this chemo as well as you have."
but if you go by the staging rules... that's what he's doing.

[NbyNW]

I love that Don has bike & trainer in his hospital room!

[Biciclista]

I love that Don has bike & trainer in his hospital room!

that's past tense. he's home now, done with chemo ... hopefully forever but who knows.

[Owlie]

Dearest Body:
The faster you adjust to the relative cold and work out this "sleep" thing, the better. I don't think we can set mileage records this month, but I'd like to ride. Next weekend, 'kay?

[badgercat]

Dear buddy,
Way to go! I knew you'd sail through your surgery when it finally happened. There's a long, long road ahead, but that's one major step in the right direction. Next stop: transplant list!

PS--the RN implied that the drugs will make you forget most of your recent time in the ICU, but I hope the dumb jokes, bad movies, and silly card games with your many visitors brought you some comfort and distraction in the moment.

also:
Dear universe,
It'd be awful and selfish of me to hope for someone else to die so that my friend can live, but would it be ok of me to hope that if someone is going to meet a tragic end anyway, they're an organ donor and a match?