Today brought a new plan, courtesy of the Big Three (Scheinberg, Moore, Dubovsky). Tomorrow I am going to undergo two procedures performed by the surgeon, Dr. Moore. He will perform his own bronchoscopy and he will also obtain samples of lymph nodes on my right side. This involves making an incision in my chest, under general anesthesia. Apparently, at this point, the only "red light" to the surgery is whether my right side is infected. If so, then I will receive other treatment before surgery. If not, my understanding is that I will have surgery to remove my lung 7 to 10 days from tomorrow. The wait is due to the general anesthesia I will require tomorrow.
So, more waiting, but with the waiting will come more knowledge, so I will not complain.
Based on my recovery from the two endoscopic procedures, I fully expect to feel lousy tomorrow, and several days thereafter.
I will keep you posted, even if by a surrogate blogger.
Love to all.
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You are a bastion of flexiblity! Sending love and thoughts for tomorrow. Will be, along with so many others, awaiting word. I wish peace and rest for you tonight, Michelle
I am sending my stongest prayers your way. Wishing you an easy recovery and hope that this time in your life becomes a faint memory very soon. You are a valiant fighter shining positive energy to all who know you.
Much love
Amy
Definitive answers, finally. which is a good thing. Hang in there, many good things are not too far ahead. Sending the best possible vibes your way. xxooo - Rachel & Eric
Elyse-just got word from Ann about you and she also gave me this blog info. We want you to know that we will be praying for you and your family and know that you (of all the stubborn people i know-yes, takes one to know one) will fight this with everything you've got and will BEAT it to a bloody pulp! (no pun intended!)
Thanks for sharing your "big adventure" with all of us-
Debi & David
Elyse - as you said earlier, disease states create a lot of uncertainty and treatment is as much perfected art as it is science. Your team will blend both of these and at times you will be frustrated. I know you will continue to keep your eye on the prize and your attitude will eclipse any negative thoughts. Your will to win will carry you to victory.. Onto my wannabe profession...
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Lawyer to witness: " It is true, is it not, that on the third of Sept. 2003, you and the accused visited a brothel dressed as nuns and asked to be whipped senseless by a nude midget?"
The defendant replies, " I'm not sure. What was the date again?"
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Prosecutor to defendant: " Madam, please explain to this court how you came to stab your husband 153 times."
Defendant: " I couldn't find the on/off switch on the electric knife."
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"I busted a mirror and got 7 years bad luck, but my lawyer thinks he can get me five." - Steven Wright
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A Witchita couple have 5 children: Harry, Richard, Sally, Jane and Ho Yung. Ho Yung is an unusual name for a Kansan, but the couple read that every 5th baby born in the world is Chinese.
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An old lady is polishing a lamp when a genie appears and offers her three wishes. " I'd like to be young and beautiful again," says the old lady. " I'd like this little cottage to be a fine mansion, and I'd like my cat, Tiddles to be a handsome prince." The genie grants the 3 wishes and the old lady, the cottage and Tiddles are transformed.
The beautiful young woman swoons into the handsome prince's arm and he gently whispers in her ear, " Now I bet you hadn't taken me to the vet for that little operation..."
Elyse, John and Brent
Thinking of you. Our prayers are with you. Know that we love you
Nedra and All.
Dear Elyse, John and Brent,
Thinking of you and praying for an easy, speedy recovery for Elyse from today's surgery. Kick cancer's butt!!! That was always the mantra from Deena when Justin was first diagnosed. Kick butt, Elyse! You've got lots of love behind you....and lots of people pulling for you and praying for you.
Lorie
Dear Elyse, John & Brent:
We are so glad that this step is behind you. We hope that you can use the next days to rest, renew and replenish. We add our wishes for "only good things for you" to those coming from so many others. YOU are EACH so very LOVED!
PS: With the assistance of Sam & Ann, I have learned to blog, if I can do this, YOU can do anything!
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