Yeah, Just a Little Distracted

[billroper]

Most of you have already read this post from daisy_knotwise and thus understand how we've both been a bit distracted lately. To give you the capsule version here:

Gretchen's been diagnosed with endometrial cancer. The oncologist tells us there's a 90-95% chance of survival, which is not as good as not having cancer, but far better than many of the alternatives. It will require major abdominal surgery to remove the uterus and ovaries, but -- as Dr. Bob so trenchantly put it -- it's not like she's was using them. The surgery's scheduled for August 6th.

She won't be allowed to lift anything heavy for four weeks or so. Heavy includes Katie, which is likely to frustrate her greatly. Both "hers", actually. But fortunately, jeff_duntemann and Carol, and later sueposter, sexybass, and decadentdave will be along to help out, which means that I'll be able to avoid a substantial block of time off from work, which is helpful as that's about the time that we're going to be moving to our new office, finishing up releases and all that. The latter group may even get some recording done. :)

In the mixed blessings department, it was while sitting in the oncologist's waiting room that the nurse there told me that I had cellulitis and should proceed immediately to see Dr. Bob. I'd like to think I would have figured that out within the next two hours, but, you know, sometimes we're just stupid about our own health.

The whole thing is scary, of course. At least, it hasn't yet advanced to being terrifying.

And I'm hoping to keep it that way.

Comments

[catsittingstill.livejournal.com]

*hug* Let me know if there's anything I can do.

[jcw-da-dmg.livejournal.com]

Here's hoping both your conditions improve.

[birder2.livejournal.com]

Best wishes, positive thoughts, all coming your way!

[starmalachite.livejournal.com]

Have a virtual kitten. Hugs and supportive vibes are beaming at you. Scary as cancer always is, you're right, this does sound like a "least bad" scenario.

[stevieannie.livejournal.com]

Lots of good thoughts and prayers heading your way.

In an encouraging note, most of the female members of my family over the age of 45 have had Endometrian Cancer and are all still here, mad and ornery many, many years later.

Love to you all.

[jmthane.livejournal.com]

tarsa and I both say that you're not allowed to break any more. We may not see you often, but when we get the chance, we like to see you in one piece.

And Tarsa adds thanks again for the office chair - it's helping her tremendously these days.

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

Sudden Death's new FuMP, "Getting Old Sucks", is my brand-new theme song. Sounds like we're all having a time, although Gretchen's is by far the most concerning. Hugs to you both -- if I can do anything to help, just ask.

[weirdsister.livejournal.com]

Lots of love and prayers coming your way. It sounds like Gretchen's prognosis is very good, and knowing that certainly must help. Best of luck to you both during and after this crisis! *hug*

[madfilkentist]

Best wishes and hopes to Gretchen. I know it's scary, but I'm sure she'll come through OK.

[braider.livejournal.com]

Best wishes to both of you.

While it's scary, isn't it nice when these things are caught relatively early?

[patoadam]

I'm glad to hear the prognosis is good, but it still sounds scary. Best wishes to daisy_knotwise for a quick and complete recovery!

[vixyish.livejournal.com]

*hug* My good thoughts are with you.

[min0taur.livejournal.com]

Friends passed the word to us.
Solidarity and gentle energy to you all from these quarters.