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Date Posted: 00:08:40 04/10/12 Tue
Author: Ravenbeauty
Subject: Update on surgery...........................................
In reply to: Ravenbeauty 's message, "Update......................................." on 13:45:05 04/02/12 Mon

(From Facebook):

Guys,

I'm sorry it took me so long to touch base, but the past few days have been a bit of a blur. The surgery was more intense than I envisioned and left me out of commission there for a while. The surgeon ended up doing the scalp excision in addition to removing the large area of new Angiosarcoma so that caught me off guard (I got the feeling after talking to my Oncologist, that they were going to save that for another day citing that it was too much for me to do all at once). The surgeon asked to see it when I first got there, and told me that it really should be removed there and then. It was night and day from what I endured at the hands of the first surgeon. The new one was caring and did a good job of numbing me however there were area's under the incision to the far left that were brutal for me. There is only so much they can do with local and this thing was not going to wait for a hospital to get me in (usually a three week wait). That Angiosarcoma needed to come off weeks ago so we were simply out of time.

I was grateful to him for getting me in so soon as it is. He did a good job although the pain has been incredible (my skull is still throbbing, but the new incision is starting to ease up a bit, and that's a blessing). He gave me Percocet and Keflex, and I am due to see him for a check up this Thursday to make sure everything is healing well (and by then the pathology report should be back). I am praying for clear margins. I really need a break here. If everything comes back clear, then we can focus on the two malignant Lymph-nodes, but that's hard to do when we can't even get out of the starting gate. I'm just incredibly tired. I haven't read my wall yet, but at a glance I can see that I have many angels out here. You guys are absolutely incredible. Thank you for thinking about me and reaching out with so much love and hope. I hope you had a beautiful Easter (Easter held new meaning for me this year). I'll keep you posted when I can. To say that I love you would be an understatement.....♥♥♥

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[> [> Re: Update on surgery........................................... -- Marie, 01:51:58 04/10/12 Tue [1]

Talking about Easter, at the Saturday night vigil my prayers where mainly centered around YOU.

I was staring into my lit candle for at least 20 minutes between 7:30 - 9 pm EST envisioning you surrounded by white light and Jesus standing by your side holding your hand. So I am especially happy to hear you say it had "special meaning to you" this year.

Special Love sent out to Our Lady of Lourdes who has given me much comfort over the years.


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[> [> Re: Update on surgery........................................... -- cate, 02:02:15 04/10/12 Tue [1]

Raven, You will be in my thoughts and prayers as Thursday nears, I will pray the Lord hold you close and that there are clear margins for you! God will watch over you, He will never leave you or fail you! Just lean on Him


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[> [> Re: Update on surgery........................................... -- Ballerina (Dancingw/defiance), 06:42:17 04/10/12 Tue [1]

Easter always brings the promise of new hope, new life. It's the same for you. You are still here, you are strong in mind and spirit if not quite in body. My prayers are for continued strength to carry you in these rough times in all three areas. Know that you are loved. Hugs, darlin'.


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[> [> Re: Update on surgery........................................... -- rapido, 08:13:23 04/10/12 Tue [1]

You are in my thoughts, prayers. Please let us know you have loving family at your side during these tough times. I know you are protecting your anonymity. Keep your head up, take the pain pills, stay as comfortable as you can.


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[> [> Re: Update on surgery........................................... -- Alexa (Keep the Faith - God is Able), 09:12:43 04/10/12 Tue [1]

Isaiah 53:4-5
4Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.
5But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are HEALED.


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[> [> Re: Update on surgery........................................... -- llanviewlovely, 10:14:33 04/10/12 Tue [1]

You have been in my daily prayers dear Raven, I pray that God grants you clear margins and a break from the pain and suffering. I truly believe that he does not give us more than what we can stand. As always, sending healing white light your way!


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[> [> Re: Update on surgery........................................... -- Angie Smith, 03:25:53 04/11/12 Wed [1]

Went to church on Easter Sunday and when the Pastor started praying for someone with Cancer my prayers went up for you. Keep fighting will keep praying Love you Raven


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[> [> Re: Update on surgery........................................... -- Ant (Thoughts always with you Raven), 07:38:30 04/11/12 Wed [1]

It is so good to come to this site and hear you a fighting and battling through this one day at a time. Its like we used to rush here for soap updates but now it has become so much more its like rushing to see how a loved one is doing and progressing. Then factor in how truly inspirational caring and amazing you are and have always been to us your fight and your strength is truly remarkable and like I mention to you another time you have been given a platform in which to help others and while you are thanking us for all the well wishis I am more than positive that you are helping others through what you have created. Hang in kid and dont let anyone or anything stop u. as if!!!!


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[> [> Re: Update on surgery........................................... -- Emjay, 09:59:01 04/11/12 Wed [1]

It sounds as if this doctor is a winner! He seems to be so caring. And you deserve the best of care! I hope your pain goes away quickly. I pray for you every day. Take care, sweetie!


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[> [> Re: Update on surgery........................................... -- Carolyn (hopeful), 17:36:12 04/11/12 Wed [1]

Raven,thank you for keeping us posted. You are truly remarkable. I know it seems sometimes like the battle is too big to fight and doctors often expect the worse, but we have all heard of instances when even doctors are proven wrong. I have a good friend who had 4th stage breast cancer which was in her lung,liver, and bone. To make a long story short, her doctor is now writing about her in a medical journal because she has shown no sign of the cancer in her body for a long time now. This was not the expected medical result,but it happened nonetheless, and maybe the answer is simply that God is more powerful and decided her life here was not over. I believe in you and your determination. I think you are going through all of this agony to help raise awareness of this ugly disease and help others. There is more work for you to do. Please hold on to that thought and believe what your heart tells you despite what experts may say.


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[> [> Raven, you helped a miracle happen! GH renewed! Now, it is your time! -- Carolyn (Extremely hopeful!!!), 11:28:25 04/12/12 Thu [1]

Raven, with all you are going through, I feel like this second chance GH has been given with the renewal is a sign that you will have your second chance. Miracles do happen to even seemingly ordinary people. However, you are far more than ordinary. You helped join so many to stop what seemed inevitale, the cancellation of GH. Well, keep that in mind whenever the road seemms too tough and mountain too high. Nothing is impossible when Raven Beauty is leading the charge!


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