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Place: Richardson Comments: Carolyn - I too am sorry you're going thru the pain and annoyance the surgery can produce. I had 6 BCCs removed. 3 were scrapped and no big deal. The other 3 were done with the Mohs procedure. (BCC is what they call Basal Cell Carcinoma) To any one who's dermatologist says, "Oh I can do it", if it's anywhere on your face or head please see a dermatologist who is a surgeon or, even better, a plastic surgeon because it's more complicated than a regular dermatologist should be allowed to do! But as Toni said, unless the next BCC is on my face and a life or death situation . . . I'm done with Mohs surgery! Keep working on you nose Carolyn and it may be a good idea to see another dermatologist or a surgeon if the healing doesn't greatly improve in the next 2 weeks.
Place: Melissa TX USA Comments: Oh Carolyn, I'm sorry you are going through all the pain and suffering too. No one ever warned us 20-30 years ago that we would be going through all of this because we spent too much time in the sun! I hope you continue to improve daily. Between you, Sandy and me, I think we've had enough of this surgery stuff. I've decided to take my chances from here on!
Place: Sugar Land Comments: Toni, I feel bad for you. I had a similar issue, but not as serious as yours. I had a basal cell carcinoma on my nose and the dermatologist said she could do it in the office. It was smaller than the head of a pencil eraser, so I let her do it..one layer removed, but 6 stitches later and the pain! I drove home before deadening wore off. This was 5 wks ago and I have to wear silicone cream night and day for 4 months. Wish I had gone to plastic surgeon. It's still bumpy and red. My sister-in-law, Elaine Amos - Gentry passed away from cancer this week. She was a SOCite, don't know which year, but probably '63 since she would be 72 in Aug. Some of your friends may have known her.
Place: Richardson Comments: It's really good seeing you post again. Like you, I tend to believe my Dr. when they look you me in the eye and say, " I've done this surgery hundreds of times and it's a simple procedure. You'll be able to go back to work in 1-3 days." The last time I'll took those words as true was Nov 2013 when I had "simple" sinus surgery. And that ended up being a major deal that took two months to heal and before I could go out in public. Nightmare!! Glad you can now laugh about it and look back on it as one of those "older but wiser" tales! ![[rolleyes]](https://cdn.websitetoolbox.com/images/boards/smilies/rolleyes.gif "Roll Eyes - :rolleyes:") It's never a simple surgery when its our surgery, it's only simple to the Dr.! ![[smile]](https://cdn.websitetoolbox.com/images/boards/smilies/smile.gif "Smile - :)") So happy you're doing better and wearing those ballcaps.
Place: Melissa TX USA Comments: Hi Everyone! Gee, I didn't realize how long it had been since I last checked in on the GB. I've been a little busy lately (understatement) dealing with a surgery. Although it was a day surgery and I was told I could drive myself, I'll never, ever do that again. I had a basal cell carcinoma on my scalp that I had been suffering with for over a year. After talking to the doctor, I thought this should be a routine day surgery - no problem. Was I wrong! When he mentioned the need for a skin graft, I freaked out as I couldn't imagine having two (head and chest) incisions to deal with at the same time on my left side, but had to wait until the day after surgery when I had to return. Nobody mentioned a two-day surgery! I was in luck (wrong!) as my doctor said he would be able to stitch everything up! I'm thinking....this is going to be a piece of cake so-to-speak. After two hours of working on my head on the second day, I was released to drive home with a gauze-wrapped head. When I finally got into the car and seeing myself in the rear-view mirror, I knew this was not going to go well. It hasn't but after almost four weeks, I can gently move my few hairs with a comb. Did I mention that all the doctor prescribed was super strength Tylenol? I am now the poster grandmother for pain management but I think I'm going to survive. Thank the Good Lord for a wonderful caregiver - Bruce! He even bought me a wardrobe of baseball caps! Thanks again SNL for checking on me and your many offers to help me.
Place: Richardson Comments: I'll be seeing y'all in September - - both nights! Looking forward to it, I know several people from '67 and after our 50th reunion I can add 2 more . . . Carl & Shirley Mullins! Of course Carl has several aliases so maybe his other names should count for more than one person?
Place: Dallas Comments: We saw Marvin and Shirley Mullins today. Shirley's sister passed and her funeral was today in Alba, Tx. Shirley said to say high to all and anyone attending the SOC '67 fiftieth reunion , " See you in September".
Place: Richardson Comments: As a reminder - - Carol does not have a PC at home, she can only access our GB when she is at work. Until she can return to work, she won't be able to respond. But she promised at our Spring Mini she was going to get a PC for home before she retires. Hope you are doing well Carol!!!!
Place: Carthage, TX Comments: Carol here's praying all goes well with your surgery. Pleas keep us posted on how it goes. Take care.
Place: Richardson Comments: I know what you mean Carol. I hate it when a Dr. says, " It's an easy surgery, I've done this surgery hundreds of times." Yeah, it's easy for them!! Take it easy Carol and do as they say as far as reading and resting your eyes. Good Luck kiddo . . . let us know later when you can how you are doing.
Place: KC, MO Comments: Cataract surgery tomorrow morning. I'm more than a little nervous. It's only routine surgery when it's happening to someone else! Love to all - Carol
Place: Richardson Comments: We ended up having breakfast Sunday with my brother, as his wife wasn't feeling well. Lots of coffee and I had waffles & chicken. Yum, whoever thought of that for breakfast hit the nail on the head!
Place: Richardson Comments: No Shortcake, Don didn't make that ride this yr. Had too many things to tie up here and finish because he's headed to Houston Friday (will stay with his mom) to do the ride in Alvin, TX. He'll stay at his mom for several days before coming back home. But, my brother did! He & a friend went to C. S. yesterday evening and he rode today. Happy Easter everyone!
Place: Cypress Springs Lake Comments: There were so many clocks to choose from Jack that I decided to bring you a brochure and you can order your own. Besides I had already maxed out your credit card on my souvenirs....thanks for that by the way! Will go see my sister on Easter. First holiday without Mom. Too many "firsts" I just saw a whole group of cyclists go over our bridge! SNL...is Don riding here this year?
Place: Richardson Comments: Carol - I'm sorry to hear about your sis-n-law's Mom. Do hope she will recover. Guess it will be you & Kitty. Kind of the same here, us & Tiger kitty. Sometimes easy does it is great. |
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