Archive for October, 2011

“A Gift from Heaven”

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“A Gift from Heaven”

Welcome to the Flipside,

Recovering from liver and gall bladder surgery is a colorful blend of searing pain, delusional fatigue, and utter exhaustion, but you will find that the most delicious of fruits are often protected by a spiny, painful armor and the reward inside once reached is euphoric and well worth the laborious struggle to obtain it. Life is exactly that if appreciated, euphoric. The simple, beautiful, intricate things we overlook everyday can be so amazing if the time is taken to observe, ...

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On the Road to Recovery

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On the Road to Recovery

Everyone,

Great news! We met with TJ’s surgeon minutes ago to hear that TJ had the best of possible outcomes. Dr. Tanabe successfully removed 9 lesions/tumors from his liver leaving enough healthy liver so that he can continue to “Beat The Challenge”. We learned that we should expect some bumps along the road to recovery but again, the surgery, 6 1/2 hours long, was a success.

Once again, we cannot thank everyone enough for the positive thoughts and prayers. At this moment ...

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Off to Surgery

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Off to Surgery

Everyone,

Teej was wheeled off to surgery this morning at 6 AM telling us all and especially Amanda that he was going to be just fine and he would see us on the “flip side” of the procedure. We have to remind ourselves constantly that surgery is a positive path since it was not a consideration when he was first diagnosed back in July. Lacking any alternative cure (as of today) surgery is the only cure for colon cancer. Thanks to ...

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Tomorrow… Your Challenge Begins

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Tomorrow… Your Challenge Begins

Hi Everyone,

In less than 12 hours I head into the operating room for a nice little nap while my surgical team prepares for their end of this battle. At that moment, I get to to take my first vacation from this challenge and rest (until the fun times of the recovery room begin.) That moment is where I am asking you to begin…. I know so many of you have been fighting alongside me with your prayers, positive energy and ...

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Ahead of the Pack, Diving Head First into the Second Leg

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Ahead of the Pack, Diving Head First into the Second Leg

Hey Guys and Gals,

I have successfully and healthfully made it through the first leg of what is turning out to to be a triathlon against cancer, my first six cycle’s of chemotherapy treatments are complete! My body reacted to the chemotherapy better than expected and has thus opened a new door as I enter the second leg of this challenge: surgery. I am scheduled for a complicated liver surgery on October 17th. A surgery that was not originally possible at the outset ...

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