As scary as the surgery is, Rika, I'm so glad you're able to have it. More chance of being NED again.
Jeanette, they're right about the $255 SS benefit. AND, I believe it's only paid to a surviving spouse.
I'm waiting to talk to my onc's nurse to see if this pain, which is no worse today, is par for the course or something to be alarmed about. I'm allergic to
ANY for of codeine whether natural or synthetic (Codeine, Oxycontin, Hydrocodone, Tylenol 3&4, etc) that really limits my pain med options. I can take Tramadol and, for worse pain, Dilaudid. I can also take Demerol but everyone seems to shy away from prescribing it for some reason.
I think one of the things I hate the most about cancer is that it makes me think I'm neurotic or a hypochondriac.
Frankly, that kind of thinking is what lead me to having a heart attack right before I was diagnosed with stage four cancer. The cancer that I thought was hemorrhoids caused me so much pain, it contributed to the heart attack! Since then, I've tried to listen to my body and not think I can "walk it off".
Val, thanks for the complements on the Princess. I feel so blessed to be able to enjoy her!
God bless ~
Gwen