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In reply to the discussion: I think I'm pretty much done with politics.... [View all]TeeYiYi
(8,028 posts)130. Absolutely...
Not a club most people would clamor to join, but since you're in...'membership has its privileges.'
As wacky perks go, you've earned the right to display that card at every turn.
You go, girl...and never apologize.
TYY
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Oh crap...I dont pray but my thoughts are with you, my wife is having abdominal pain issues and is
randys1
Feb 2015
#2
Flyellowdog......it's a good philosophy. Sending you positive thoughts for pain management and
livetohike
Feb 2015
#4
So sorry. Good they help you handle your pain but emotionally - devastating. Good thoughts.
Shrike47
Feb 2015
#7
Never knew that about oxycontin, but better than stool softeners is MiraLax or its generic form...
Hekate
Mar 2015
#214
My gastroenterologist prescribed it for me, then it went over the counter, then generic
Hekate
Mar 2015
#283
I agree with the poster who says try to get in on a medical trial--can't hurt, might help.
MADem
Feb 2015
#179
live in the moments, remember Now Is Good !! sending you strength and very good vibes
Tuesday Afternoon
Feb 2015
#39
Glad to wish you the best on this journey -- you sound like you are going to make it a good one
tomm2thumbs
Feb 2015
#40
Those are beautiful words and thoughts from your dad. Thank you for sharing them.
sabrina 1
Feb 2015
#182
What incredibly rough news. Enjoy that well-and-hard-earned break from politics, then...
villager
Feb 2015
#82
I hope I could keep as positive 'til the end...some claim to feel blessed to know...
joanbarnes
Feb 2015
#131
Dr. Oliver Sacks recently wrote in the NYT that he has been diagnosed with terminal cancer,
Electric Monk
Feb 2015
#137
Go to a major center that deals with metastatic cancer and see if there are options
still_one
Feb 2015
#133
Also consider second or third consultations, maybe clinical trials. All the best
still_one
Mar 2015
#210
Oh, FLyellowdog. I'd hug you, but it'd hurt. I can only send a virtual hug: ((HUG)).
freshwest
Feb 2015
#145
It's easy to forget how wide and deep the DU "family" goes. Thanks for the reminder.
Hekate
Mar 2015
#239
Best wishes to you and yours. "Being the first to go is really going to be a freeing thing"
uppityperson
Feb 2015
#151
Sorry. Take good care of yourself and laugh as much as possible, including at those of us who are
merrily
Mar 2015
#226
These kinds of things have a way of putting things into perspective really quick.
ScreamingMeemie
Mar 2015
#289