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Good luck Jan and prayers are with you.

[B]Hi Jan,

My prayers and good thoughts will be coming your way. I wish you the best.
Bless you.[/B]

Jan ~ I will keep you close in my prayer thoughts. Do you have family/friends to support you in person? Soon as you can, let us know how you are doing. Here’s a hug to go with you 🙂

I had my Mast[1] and Lymph.. done over 18 months ago, and I have to say that I am glad the evil is OUT! Ironically the tumor was what the surgeon called ‘tame’ and well-behaved [not in my mind!] I attribute that to being on the IVIG in a way. There was a very small case study done on PN patients in Israel who later developed BC and it seems the IVIG helped tame the cancer. The IVIG was given for the PN. I don’t know if it’s applicable, but it is comforting.
Prepare for surgery by gathering everything non-refrigeratable next to your favorite chair and plan on parking yourself there for quite a while. Showers will be out for the first few days, but after that it will be really a treat! Drains are the worst part. Or were for me. Be sure you understand the how-to-do’s of it all. Metamucil and citrucel will be good friends for the first few days after surgery, as the pain pills do their side-effects job nicely. Have/get little half or quarter pillows to keep your arms off your surgery sites. And, hard as it seems, MOVE! Keeping your circulation going as you move keeps the swellings down at surgery sites and those pesky ankles. An info site that helped me lots was ‘breast cancer . org’
Going into surgery, be SURE to tell the anathesiologist that you have an AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE, not unlike MS. Somehow that clicks and you can avoid some of the nastier side effects from some anathesias…MS’ers have learned this lesson well and have been vocal in changing how we are treated as well. When I had my surgeries, I made it clear that I wouldn’t do it if they didn’t understand my medical issues. It Worked!
I wore pink fuzzy chenille socks that a friend gave me to keep my feet warm. I was allowed to wear them into surgery and all the nurses wanted to pet these soft socks – after that…I was out. But the petting of the socks I’ll never forget! At least my feet didn’t turn blue?
Truly – My heart and mind are with you. For me, cancer has been easy compared to CIDP! Many soft warm and heartfelt hugs.

Jan,
As always I will be thinking of you and looking forward to hearing from you when you are better. It will go as it should tomorrow.
Be well,
Linda

Jan,
Well wishes and prayers are sent your way. I wish you a speedy recovery.
Dawn Kevies mom

Wishing you well — hugs from Iowa…

Dear Jan,
My prayers are with you, sending you best wishes for a successful operation and speedy recovery and lots of HUGS!
Denise

May God watch over you and give you peace and freedom from pain throughout your surgery and recovery. We all are thinking of you and wishing a speedy recovery and good news.

WithHope

Again this gang comes thru will so many nice words and ways to say Get Well and Good Luck with your surgery and recovery! You are on our prayer list!

[B]Hang In There[/B]

Hello, my friend; You’re on my mind,
Because you’re somehow ailing,
But your response to any challenge
Has always been unfailing.

So I’m confident you’ll win again;
Hang in there, and you’ll see;
You’ll be back on top in no time,
Tackling life courageously.

By Joanna Fuchs [url]www.poemsource.com[/url]

Sending You a Ton of Hugs, Jan! Best Wishes for a Speedy Recovery:) You are in My Thoughts and Prayers, Hun! Take Care!

I’ll keep you in my prayers.

Kelly

We’ve been PM’ing each other from last year.
I want you to know I’ll be thinking of you and wishing you peaceful recovery. 😉 Take your time and ask for help from family/friends/neighbors.
Surround yourself with good energy and positive warm fuzzies. :p
Let us know how you’re doing.
Good luck”””

Hi, Jan.

Those of us on the other side of the Pond are praying, too.

Deb
London

Jan,

Best wishes and lot of prayers from Omaha.

Stacey

May God bless you and keep you .

Lameka

I’m glad that you are home & everything went well.

Make sure to get lots of rest.

Take care,
Kelly

How positive you sound in your post! I will continue praying for a speedy recovery.
Dawn Kevies mom

Hey! Thanks for the update! So glad you are home and everything went well. I hope you have a quick recovery. Stay strong and keep fighting! 🙂

Jan,
Wow! I can’t believe you’re home already! So glad you were able to post. You are so inspiring. Keep us updated as you heal on this journey. I am thinking of you always.
All my best,
Linda

Jan.

Your in my thoughts and prayers. We are here for you when you need us. Please rest and take care of yourself..

Jerimy

Jan, I was so glad to see that you are home and things went well. I hope you have a fast recovery and lots of good care as you are healing.
Will you have to do chemo when you are healed ?

Take one day at a time…best wishes to you !

Stacey

that all the biopsies come back for the good stuff and if you need chemo or rads that it’s at the Minimum.
What I did when I got home, and my DH went back to work, was invite some friends over for lunch if they could make it…Ordered carryout. and spent some cheerful time with friends…I slept for about 14 hours afterwards, but I had the comfort from my friends’ company to keep me warm.
Thinking good things very HARD regarding what the biopsies outcomes say!
You have already done the trip of walking on the ‘hot coals’ with CIDP, this is easier, except for the wait. Truly.

🙂 Looking for an up date on your progress. Hope you are recovering quickly! Best wishes.
Denise

Thinking of you this day and saying prayers.

I will be praying.

Jan, My fingers and toes are still crossed for You, Hun!!!! Big Hugs!! Think Smores!!!:)