wife's having surgery for cancer

[Steves LX]

So I have kept this on the down low for quite awhile and other than a few people that I hang out with at the track, nobody else really knows this. But anyway's my wife was diagnosed with a rare cancer this year that is call carcinoid. It has been pure hell trying to track this thing. For several years now she has been having issues with this and every doctor in the tristate couldn't figure it out. We finally had a doctor that referred us too the Cleveland Clinic. So after our 2nd initial trip up too Cleveland a doctor up there figured it out. I know she wishes we could have taken care of this a long time ago. Anyways this Carcinoid tumor has apparently attached itself to her right ovary. So we are leaving this weekened to head back up to CLeveland for her surgery on Monday. They beleive there's another one on her appendix as well. From what the cancer doc's up there say she should be back to normal once all of this is removed. But you never know right away. As long as it hasn't spread to her liver she should be fine. I'll tell you what, this thing is like a bad computer virus. Just to give you an idea as to what it does is it releases serotonin into the blood and when it does all hell breaks lose. Just an idea what happens when the symptoms hit are, explosive diarrhea, severe abdominal pain, hives, flushing, itching, B12 deficiency, no sex drive:mad:, no energy, headaches, dizziness, memory loss. An actual episode just has the explosive diarrhea, hives, flushing, severe abdominal pains, and itching. All the other stuff is a constant 7 days a week 24 hrs a day. So we are keeping our fingers crossed that after Monday she is back to her old self again like she use to be. That is after she makes a full recovery. So if everyone could keep her in mind this next week we would appreciate it.

[Jaylynn]

Sorry to hear - - wishing her (and you) the best next week - a quick & speedy recovery!

[BigBadStang]

Payers sent. Hope all goes well for her!

[Hangingcogs]

Praying for all the cancer to be gone. I know what it's like to finally be diagnosed something after years of dr's not knowing! At least she is on the right path now and the cancer will not return. If your family needs anything, let me know! Have a safe trip to Cleveland.

[1992MustangDW]

I hope everything goes great 4 you 2. When she gets better your going to have to send those kids away for a little bit.

[quik lx]

DAMN buddy!:( Hope it all works out for you. Call if ya need anything.

[MrsAPE]

Prayers are being said and will continue. If you need anything just ask. Meals? Whatever! Ask and we'll get it worked out. Why this place is so cool.

[mach_u]

Prayers sent! Hope everything goes smoothly and she is 100% back to normal! :bigthumb

[NaomiDstangLvr]

Your family is certainly in my prayers. I pray for her quick recovery Steve.

[Mustangchic68]

Prayers to you and your family. I'm glad they have found the source of the problem so that now they can begin proper treatment. I've heard the Cleveland Clinic is one of the best. Have a safe trip and keep us posted.

[Byrd Man]

Prayers sent Steve for your wife and yourself. Wishing her a healthy and speedy recovery.

[chris91]

Thats awesome they figured it out. Good luck to you and your wife and I hope everything goes well.

[sean]

prayers sent and will be sending more. Have a safe trip and come back happy

[DeckerEnt]

Great news that they finally figured it out. That is the hardest part right there. Hope all goes well. Thoughts and prayers.

[cobrajoe]

Wishing her good luck! Prayers sent. Hope everything goes well!:angel:

[2007ShelbyCobra]

Hope it all goes well

[untamed]

Hang in there. Prayers are powerful. My son has just been through the whole cancer thing and it is a very hard thing to watch someone that you love go through. I am praying for you and your wife.

[kennebellcobra]

Prayers sent for ya both:angel:

[Timido]

I am keeping you both in my thoughts.

[Goldenpony]

Prayer sent. Hopefully your wife will make a complete & speedy recovery.

[R825OH]

We will be praying for her! Hope it all gets taken out.

[mustangboy]

Good luck to your wife, I'll be praying for both of you.

[02mingryGT]

Good luck to you and your wife.

[Stangman]

Great! Glad that you are getting it taken care of this weekend man!

From coming over and hanging out at Steves I have seen first hand Vicky's condition. It's sooo weird how it just has it's moments where she's fine, then the next minute (usually after a meal) she's down for the count...

[MADMOD]

I will be praying for you both and God Speed.:angel:

[mustang8998]

Thoughts and prayers.

Hang in there!

[bobtsgt]

Holy hell man. I wish you guys the best. Hope they get it all.

[92coupe]

Sorry to hear that Steve, Hope everything works out for her.

[ibstrokin]

I hope everything works out, Good luck

[KB1]

Best of luck to you & your wife, I just found out tonight that my Dad has lung cancer, however they are very optimistic for a success story! Hope yours is a happy ending also. God Bless.

[8banger]

Steve,thoughts and prayers got out to you and you wonderful wife.If theres ANYTHING you need or I can help with PLEASE let me know.

[Ryan218]

hope all goes well steve. goodluck to you and your wife!

[Steves LX]

Would like to say thanks to everyone. I will keep everyone posted Monday after her surgery.

[rpppaprp]

Good luck and keep us posted so we know how recovery is going. Will be praying for both of you. Be careful.

[cobradon]

Good luck Vicki & Steve anything you need let me know.

[firestang70]

Steve I will be praying for you all. Call me if you need anything.

[jlt2006]

Sorry to hear about this Steve. It seems to happen to the good people. Thoughts and prayers. Hope all is well after this surgery. Again, need anything, call, will be glad to help.

[NXcoupe]

Wow Steve!!! Hope it all goes well, keep us updated. I hope everything works out for you, you've had a rough start of the year. I really hope she makes a speedy, full recovery!

[plated]

i wish you all well and a speedy recovery

[beefcake]

will say a prayer for you guys

[2Kblacksleeper]

I will keep you in my prayers also. Good luck to your family.

John

[JonS]

Sorry to hear about this. Thoughts and prayers.

[Pops Fun]

thoughts and prayers!!!

[95turbocharged]

Good luck I hope everything goes well!!

[KB1]

Steve any word on your wife? Hope everything went well.

[CAPRISTANG]

Sorry to here this... Keep fightin she'll win.. Cancer's a bitch but you both will get threw this..It's going on four years since we went threw the cancer bit..Hang tuff .. Prayer's are with you... Talk to ya soon. Doug

[Stangman]

I stopped by the day they got home, She's doing well, but still feeling sick and down and out from everything...

[MrsAPE]

Jesse...do they need anything?

[Stangman]

Uhhh.... not sure... Rest, I know that much

I havent spoke to Steve since I was there, I'm not sure if he's been to work since they've been back... Probably staying off a few days to take care of Vick. I had planned on calling him this evening.

[Hangingcogs]

I wish her a speedy recovery.

Let us know if they need any dinners, house cleaned, grass cut, etc. Afterall, that's what SBZ is all about, helping others!

[Stangman]

It's funny you say that... The first thing Steve did when he got home while Vicki was sleeping..... was cut the grass :lol:

[MrsAPE]

Well find out and let us know. Dinners etc. Thx Jesse!

[Steves LX]

Well now that things have settled down a bit around the house here I figured I would give everyone an update. Her surgery went great and the doctors beleive they got it all. We have to go back up to Cleveland next week for a follow up. She is still in a lot of pain from her incisions and all the exploring they did once they got in there. But beyond that she is doing fine. She is eating normal meals and she is moving around pretty good. Today was her first time outside in 3 days and she enjoyed that. Playing Mr mom has really been a chore for myself. I guess you dont realize how much you take for granite everyday. We both appreciate everyone's thoughts and prayer's. I'll keep everyone posted on her prognosis.

[RIXXX93GT]

Thats great news Steve, I hope she has a speedy recovery.

[Pops Fun]

Very good news The prayers continue

[8banger]

Thats great to hear Steve.Again let me know if you guys need anything.:bigthumb

[MADMOD]

Good to hear Steve!

[DeckerEnt]

Great news!!!

[R825OH]

Thats Good Steve tell Vicky we send our prayers.

[BigBadStang]

Great news!
I hope all goes well, and things start getting back to normal for you and your family!
Hopefully your children are taking this in stride, and not worrying about Mom too much. :)