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mopinko

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110. it certainly has.

Fri Jun 5, 2026, 11:42 AM

4 hrs ago

i’m ready to see a surgeon for my back issues. i’ve tried pain shots, tried meds, tried pt. nothing is working and pt is making it worse. plus it’s triggering my fibro. so i’m stuck.
i didnt want to do it cuz i learned the hard way that when u start fusing discs, u set off a chain reaction. and my spine is rotting, both discs and vertebrae. just hoping they have something better to offer than what was available 18 yrs ago when my neck exploded.

i’ve had a melanoma and a couple of squamous cell growths removed, so i’m staying ahead of that. but it does still bug that every blip on my skin cd b a killer in waiting.
on the plus side, timely scopes have saved me from colon cancer, and my mammos remain clean. so, dodged the big killers of my mom’s generation.

getting old is def not for the faint of heart.
u hang in there, my friend.

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Mrs Marble Falls had cancer surgery yesterday ... [View all] marble falls Yesterday OP

Good Luck to you and Mrs. Marble Falls. dem4decades Yesterday #1

Best of luck to both of you as you navigate this new challenge! biophile Yesterday #2

We're tough. I've been through colon cancer and bladder cancer with a bout with brucellosis tossed in since 2017 ... marble falls Yesterday #5

Sounds like a pretty good prognosis. Good luck to both of you and I hope she recovers quickly. Walleye Yesterday #3

She's as tough as me and we know this caught soooo early. marble falls Yesterday #6

Healing vibes on the way to her, MF SheltieLover Yesterday #4

Over the years you've sent me plenty! marble falls Yesterday #7

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The right spouse makes life much more lighter. marble falls 2 hrs ago #118

Truer words were never spoken! n/t DFW 1 hr ago #125

Sending healing vibes to Mrs Marble Falls! MLAA Yesterday #12

She's a tough old bird. She'll do alright. marble falls Yesterday #48

Yeah, but you may not be alright when she finds out you called her "old".. Permanut 21 hrs ago #65

Neither of us argues with the mirror or the calendar! marble falls 2 hrs ago #119

I hope she recovers well Bettie Yesterday #13

I'd rather be in with the shock troops than in the rear guard, for sure! marble falls Yesterday #49

Hoping for a good outcome! surfered Yesterday #14

It's coming. marble falls Yesterday #50

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I am praying for a full and complete recovery LetMyPeopleVote Yesterday #15

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You both are in my thoughts, marble falls Grim Chieftain Yesterday #16

It's all good no matter what. Sometimes it's not about the cure but for the attitude. Fortunately the surgeon ... marble falls 51 min ago #130

Powerful words, friend Grim Chieftain 35 min ago #131

May her recovery be rapid and complete. Know that you are in our thoughts & wishes! hlthe2b Yesterday #17

Hoping for a great recovery. Don't forget to take care of yourself. It's very hard to be the one in the waiting room. Scrivener7 Yesterday #18

Sending strength to both of you. democrank Yesterday #19

We pay attention. We accept all the vibes we get with glad hearts marble falls 1 hr ago #128

Good news. That small and clean margins are exactly what you want ms liberty Yesterday #20

Remember when the big C was a death sentence? We're changing all that by surviving. marble falls Yesterday #52

That's wonderful news Marble Falls, JMCKUSICK Yesterday #21

I'm 74 and have had several cancers and am still upright and mobile. lark Yesterday #22

We pay attention and follow doctors orders. We're too mean to leave just now! marble falls Yesterday #54

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It's in the works, every bit of outside energy contrubutes. Thank-you! marble falls 2 hrs ago #120

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All the best. My sister-in-law is a ten year survivor after a lumpectomy... NNadir Yesterday #26

We anticipate no bumps in the road. And she won't be getting chemo. marble falls 5 hrs ago #101

Great news. The margins must have been clean. NNadir 3 hrs ago #111

In two scans only one showed the cancer. They used AI to confirm it was there. It didn't get a chance to start it's ... marble falls 2 hrs ago #112

Prayers for a smooth recovery for Mrs. MF TBF Yesterday #28

We have every reason to expect a smooth recovery. Prayers help. marble falls 5 hrs ago #102

best wishes to both of u. mopinko Yesterday #29

When I saw your name I wanted to know how you're doing, your health's been offering you challenges, too. marble falls 5 hrs ago #103

it certainly has. mopinko 4 hrs ago #110

Mild radiation after the tumor removal should cure everything. KS Toronado Yesterday #30

That's our take, too. She got caught really early. marble falls 5 hrs ago #104

Good luckto her and you! electric_blue68 Yesterday #31

Holding you both in love and light. Vibes for swift recovery and healing, niyad Yesterday #32

She's totally positive and everything so far indicates that everything is under control. marble falls 5 hrs ago #105

Hoping for a full and complete recovery sdfernando Yesterday #33

We're on the way. marble falls 5 hrs ago #107

Hope it all goes well! harumph Yesterday #34

Everything will be all right. Thanks for your kind wishes! marble falls 2 hrs ago #121

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Vibes work well! marble falls 2 hrs ago #122

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It will be so! marble falls 5 hrs ago #106

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You're telling me! She knows a lot more about my health and business than I do! marble falls Yesterday #55

You said it!! marble falls 6 hrs ago #98

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Even better than luck, we got good medical care. But luck is always what gets it in over the line. marble falls 59 min ago #129

Healing vibes and prayers for a quick, complete recovery. You're right that cancer treatments are highplainsdem Yesterday #39

Hope she continues to improve! calimary Yesterday #40

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Sending healing vibes to Mrs. Marble Falls. I pray for her complete freedom from LoisB Yesterday #45

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Wishes for quick healing BaronChocula Yesterday #47

It sounds like your wife's cancer was caught early Diamond_Dog Yesterday #53

Well done!!!! marble falls 1 hr ago #123

Just told her about you experiance with the big C, she applauds your toughness. I told her it's part and parcel ... marble falls 1 hr ago #127

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Best Of Luck With Her Recovery! ProfessorGAC Yesterday #56

Send me one of your CDs, "rock and Roll never forgets" and we all know music cures!!! ... marble falls 1 hr ago #124

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Everything has gone very well. She lives a charmed life! marble falls 6 hrs ago #96

Here's to getting a good outcome for the bad news. mercuryblues Yesterday #60

We don't break. Only thing holding us back is I'm a Lutheren, I'm a little more reserved than I'd like to be. marble falls 6 hrs ago #95

Wishing Mrs Marble Falls gademocrat7 Yesterday #61

It's on the way! marble falls 6 hrs ago #94

Hooray for that encouraging news! It sounds like you two are full of grit and courage! What a relief you both must be KitFox Yesterday #62

We know how to adapt. We know how to improvise. Usually we overcome. We face into it and keep going. ... marble falls 6 hrs ago #93

I know you are both happy that the surgery is behind you. hamsterjill 22 hrs ago #63

I remember the first time I heard about cancer ... marble falls 6 hrs ago #92

It was an awful time and as one would suspect, in my case, made a lasting impact on my life. hamsterjill 5 hrs ago #108

Sending healing vibes to Mrs. Marble Falls, and hugs to you both. HeartsCanHope 22 hrs ago #64

DU vibes are effective. I speak from personal experiance. Thank-you!. marble falls 6 hrs ago #91

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Thank you! marble falls 6 hrs ago #83

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We're here to stay. We do not shrink from challenges. marble falls 6 hrs ago #81

Oh so good to hear. IcyPeas 10 hrs ago #75

Thanks! It was bad news wrapped in good news. If one has to have cancer, I'd want to have it the way Joy got it, ... marble falls 6 hrs ago #80

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We'll be around for a long time. We both come from long lived lines with most of out families approaching 100, ... marble falls 6 hrs ago #79

Wishing you and Mrs Marble the best MaryMagdaline 9 hrs ago #77

She has the best insurance I've seen and I've had some good ones. We both have excellent health care. ... marble falls 6 hrs ago #78

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I'm glad your wife's surgery went well MustLoveBeagles 5 hrs ago #109

DU will get us over the bump. We're gonna do well. marble falls 2 hrs ago #115

I'm glad MustLoveBeagles 2 hrs ago #117

Hoping for the best for Mrs. MF Bayard 2 hrs ago #113

She's gonna be just fine, just a couple of prescriptions she'll be taking for a long time and a well hidden scar. marble falls 2 hrs ago #114