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Madame Chipmunk
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0 posted 2002-09-10 03:55 PM


The orthodpedic surgeon finally got around to looking at my x-ray today... and I will be seeing her tomorrow morning.
It looks like I will be having surgery to strengthen my leg, so that the bones will knit together before I have radiation.  They are worried that the bone is not strong enough right now, to take the radiation.  
I will most likely be having this surgery on Thursday or Friday, and it will probably, but not necessarily... be outpatient, unless there are any complications.  They are just going to put some re-inforcing screws in it, so that I will set off any metal detector I walk through.
I talked to my radiation oncologist this afternoon and he thinks I may be recovered from the surgery in time to go to the poet meet in Tampa... but nothing is certain yet...
It sure will be fun setting off those metal detectors if we have to fly

I will continue to update everyone as I learn more...

Lyra

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1 posted 2002-09-10 04:17 PM


Love to you, Lyra....with my prayers.
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2 posted 2002-09-10 04:28 PM


Maybe our chipmunk will get to go pick some
coconuts after all......Sure do hope you
get the opportunity....It will be a great
thing for you...and well worth it,  that I
am sure of...

Hugs lady C....and God Speed your recovery..

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3 posted 2002-09-10 04:42 PM



You are in my prayers,
you have my hugs,
and you have all of my remaining bossy attitude
to be doled out as you see fit.

Sunshiney hugs...

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4 posted 2002-09-10 04:56 PM


Lyra,
Make sure to get the anesthetic that tastes and smells like acorns! I love that stuff.

*hugs*

Mikey

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5 posted 2002-09-10 05:36 PM


Thank you Lyra for letting us know.
Madame Chipmunk
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6 posted 2002-09-10 06:28 PM


Karen... Thanks so much, I need all the love and prayers I can get...  I am taking some pain meds now and I keep making spelling and typo errors, b/c I'm not thinking straight.
I'm also in a lot of pain.


Thanks for your confidence in me, Barry... You might be right but the way I feel right now at this moment... I don't think this chipmunk could even pick acorns...

Karilea...
Thanks so much for the hugs and prayers and especially for the bossy attitude...  If I put it together with my bossy attitude...
This disease won't know what hit it!!!
Right now, I have all of those doctors eating out of my hand because they all said it was just muscle pain... and not only is it a metasteses, but it was serious enough to break my leg.  The truth is though... that its actually a very small metasteses but its in a very bad place.  Its amazing how important our femurs are and also how delicate they really are.


Mr.Squirrel... thanks so much for that delicious idea... but I think I am probably going to be awake for this and they will probably give me a spinal...but  I don't know that for sure just yet.  They might also give me something to relax me, in an iv...maybe that has an acorn flavor to it...
I will ask.

Thanks so much, Sue... I will continue to keep everyone posted here...  If you don't see anything, its because either nothing is happening or I am too knocked out on pain pills to type

Lyra

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Martie
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7 posted 2002-09-10 08:02 PM


Dear Lyra

My thoughts continue to be with you.  

Madame Chipmunk
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8 posted 2002-09-10 08:22 PM


Thanks so much, Martie
~ loving hugs

Lyra

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9 posted 2002-09-10 09:17 PM


no
I don't believe that disease knows
who it's dealing with...
the DIAMOND CHIPMUNK
and
add my thoughts to yours
time to show it
who's boss
love and hugs to you, Lyra
get better,
brian

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10 posted 2002-09-10 09:29 PM


Thanks so much, Brian...
I'll remember that one...
A DIAMOND CHIPMUNK... I like that!
~ big thank you hugs from the diamond chip

Lyra

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11 posted 2002-09-10 09:31 PM


Dear little Chippymunk - I shall keep you in my prayers and send positive healing energy your way. Be well my friend, Chris
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12 posted 2002-09-10 10:18 PM


Lyra,
There are many rounds left in this fight! Victory goes to the best fighter. So fight on dear friend.

Madame Chipmunk
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13 posted 2002-09-10 10:23 PM


Chris...
thanks so much for your prayers,
They are so very much appreciated

Larry...
I am not giving up.  Anyone who knows me, knows that I don't give up easily... I will fight right up until the end... even if it isn't a good idea to do so... I just know that I will because thats how I am...

Lyra

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14 posted 2002-09-10 10:27 PM




(big hugggsssssss) Oh Lyra, you continue to be in my prayers every day as you are such a special friend to us all and I too am hoping you ge tto go to Tampa but even if it doesn't work out, I know somehow so many of us will meet you! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend!



Love,
Noah Eaton


"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

[This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (09-10-2002 10:27 PM).]

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15 posted 2002-09-11 03:54 AM


Lyra...I hope all goes well with the surgery
I will say a special prayer for you.
This is your first step to victory over this terrible foe. Be patient you will win the battle...Paul

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16 posted 2002-09-11 07:48 AM


here's hoping you heal in time to go  

hugssss
M

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17 posted 2002-09-11 09:12 AM


Lyra, you know I am on my knees for you.

With warm and loving thoughts, Marti

amigo
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18 posted 2002-09-11 11:16 AM


Lyra dear, with the winds blowing the way it is now, i'm sure it's carrying all the healing energy that you require...(ya, you're right, it's blowing mighty hard)...God bless you, my friend, you're in my thoughts & prayers...
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19 posted 2002-09-11 02:16 PM


Lyra, love, hugs and prayers coming your way.   If I could share some of my peace, I would give that also.  God bless you, gentle friend.     
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20 posted 2002-09-11 03:03 PM


Lots more prayers coming your way!
Be brave little chipmunk!
~Hugs~

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21 posted 2002-09-11 07:05 PM


Lyra, this is bad news, I did not know it was definitely cancerous. But you will make it, strong little chipmunk that you are.
Hugs, and best wishes. Please let me know how you are doing.
Sandra

Madame Chipmunk
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22 posted 2002-09-11 07:35 PM


Noah, Paul, Maureen, Nancy, Marti, amigo, Sandra and Michael....
Thank you all for your caring and your thoughts and prayers...
I will be having the surgery tomorrow (Thursday) morning, and I'll be in the hospital for about 3 days.  I probably won't be able to get online during that time... and I will miss all of you terribly.
~ loving hugs

Lyra

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