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Saturday, October 1, 2011

Updates While in the Hospital

I know you people are expecting me to post immediately out of anesthesia - and trust me, I would if I could.

I doubt I'll have the strength for a couple of days, but I hear that the nursing staff makes you get up and walk the very next day, so who knows? Maybe posting will be easy.

I think the best way for me to update you immediately is via twitter. I can use my iPhone for that so it's light and easy. If you haven't subscribed you can do so @butdocihatepink. If you don't want to subscribe - and really, I might be the most uninteresting tweeter in a world of tweeters so I don't blame you - there is a box to the right where my tweets are inlined, so you can just load this page and see how I am. Excuse any potential typos; as iPhone owners know, the device likes to change mistakes into weird words.

It doesn't mean I've thrown a clot.

....cue ominious music... If you don't hear from me in a week, I imagine the news is not very good. My family has instructions to, at some point, update this blog if I can't. When that will happen is up to them.

Dear Criminals: If you are planning on robbing me thinking the house will be empty, think again. I have a big, burly, 25 year old male house-sitter staying here with my dog and cat. It's good to have older children with scary looking friends.

Now, I have to go finish my laundry. Thank you for all the well-wishes, both emailed and posted. I do appreciate each and every thought, even if I can't respond to them all.


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31 comments:

  1. RennOctober 1, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    I'll make this short and sweet (just as I hope your hospital stay will be):

    We are thinking of you, pulling for you & fighting for you!

    Looking forward to reading more of you wit very soon.

    -Renn

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  2. AnonymousOctober 1, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Best wishes for a quick recovery. You'll never know how much your blog has inspired me in my own cancer journey. Here's to you kickin' cancer's a$$. Hold that thought.
    Love & hugs,
    Heather xoxo

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  3. AnonymousOctober 1, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    you will do great, you always have, you always will!

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  4. Dianne DuffyOctober 1, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Ann,

    I hope everything goes exactly as planned. I hope your pain is little and your rest is much and your recovery quick and your benefit long.

    God bless you. I'm praying.

    Dianne Duffy

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  5. AnonymousOctober 2, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    Yeah, we're a pretty patient bunch here. You just relax, we'll pray, and we'll see you when you get back.

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  6. AnonymousOctober 2, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Good luck Ann - you are in my thoughts and prayers! I know you will do great...relax and feel better soon...Look forward to reading the play by play soon!

    Hugs to you,

    Jill in Michigan

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  7. Nancy's PointOctober 2, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    I hope all goes well for you, Ann. Sending you my best wishes.

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  8. AnonymousOctober 2, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Praying for your surgery - stay strong Ann

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  9. JenOctober 2, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    You will do great, Ann. I just know it! I will be thinking of you and checking your Twitter feed for an update.

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  10. sherriOctober 2, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Wishing you a speedy recovery!! I will be praying for you and checking back here for updates. You update us when you can.

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  11. KimmyPOctober 2, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Ann, i lit a candle for you today at Mass. Prayers went up to St. Therese and St. Peregrine for you! Keep the faith darlin'!

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  12. AnonymousOctober 2, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Praying for the best surgery ever and a quick and speedy recovery. See you when you get back! Stay strong and we out here will be rooting for you!

    Rachel in Alabama, coincidentally a Surgical Nurse :)

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  13. My Cancer ScoreboardOctober 2, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Stay strong! Say it, fight it, cure it! You can do it! No One fights this horrible disease alone! Hang in there, I'm thinking of you and pulling for you!

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  14. AndreaOctober 2, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    I will be thinking of you tomorrow. Good luck and God speed.

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  15. AnonymousOctober 2, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    we are sending you a big hug and lots of support. your readers in canada :)

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  16. Anonymous GOctober 2, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    You're on my mind, dear Ann. Sending my prayers (my iPhone autocorrected "prayers" with "oysters"!) and wishes for a successful surgery and swift recovery. May you have awesome nurses and absent roommates.
    Ps: loved your note to the criminals :)

    xxoo
    Gayle

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  17. MelleOctober 3, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    I'm not hoping for anything. I'm waiting for one of your outrageous updates on hospital care, hospital food, & etc. because I know this is going to work for you. All best, Melle

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  18. KarenOctober 3, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Praying for you, Ann. Stay strong and get well soon!

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  19. StephOctober 3, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    You don't know me and I have never met you, but I do believe that your positive energy has served you well (plus lots of drugs). Keep up the energy. Stay fighting. Kick some cancer ass!

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  20. DonnavOctober 4, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Hi Ann,

    Just wanted to let you know I'm thinking about you today... and that crazy walk in the halls those nurses make us do. I am praying that you are able to do it, and that they are giving you enough pain meds to make this whole ordeal a quickly fading memory.
    You continually inspire me! Thank you for sharing your life, here's to a quick recovery!

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  21. AnonymousOctober 5, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    Thinking of you, sending positive vibes for a speedy recovery. Soon you can change verb tense from Kicking to Kicked A**.
    Thank you your blog, you helped me laugh thru a rough summer.

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  22. ArlaOctober 5, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Praying for you Ann and wishing you a doctor with steady hands who knows how much you want to live. I believe you will be up and walking the halls in no time with good pain meds. We are all pulling for you and praying for you. Godspeed my friend.

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  23. cancer centers of americaOctober 6, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Get well soon. Do complete your treatment successfully and come back strong. My prayers and wishes for you.

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  24. PraeliorOctober 6, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Your tweets say that you're upright and managing (mostly) your pain--great news!! Congratulations on both fronts. Continued good wishes to you as you recover.

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  25. AnonymousOctober 7, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Your sense of humor and positive attitude are an inspiration to all us girls out here fighting the good fight. Prayers and good thoughts being sent your way for a speedy recovery! Jen

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  26. Anonymous GOctober 8, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    I'm so happy for you! :) coming home today!! Keep on healing, Ann. Sending love and hugs your way........
    Gayle

    (i'm a twit - don't know how to tweet!)

    xo

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  27. AnonymousOctober 8, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    I just found you and am a new blog follower. I was diagnosed this past April at age 36. I had a bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction which was completed three weeks ago. I am returning back to work in a week and a half after 6 months leave of absence. I have been running my blog Your Happy Hearts.com since 2009 as I was in love with health and fitness and encouraging others to fall in love with it as well. Now it has taken a turn in content. Healthy, organic, and cancer free. Thank you for being an inspiration to many. God Bless!

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  28. Alison ScottOctober 9, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Thinking of you Ann; I know a lot of the Jan97 moms are. Hope you're healing well.

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  29. Elise FrancoOctober 13, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    I pray for your wellness. You are a strong woman, you will do good. Take care. ~~electronic hugs and kisses.

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  30. Bec9861November 10, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Ann - Where are you?? Plantlover

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  31. Ann aka ButDoctorIHatePinkNovember 10, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Hey Bec aka Plantlover aka my online stalker. :)

    Here I am. :)

    I just won't put up with bullies.

    Sadly my form of support seems unwanted, nor do others care whether I need my own - the silence was deafening. But, people here are wonderful so why did I venture away? Find me here, I'll write my blog as long as I'm able. :) My email address is in my profile if you'd like to email me.

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