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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Diabetes / June 2006Quentin's news
Quentin survived surgery to his neck, and is now awaiting the biopsy results of this surgery the procedure went very well, with the anaesthesiologist allowing Quentin to take charge of the pain meds used now, all we have to do is send positive thoughts and prayers to Quentin that this isn't serious he has mine kate  SignatureJoin us in the Diabetic-Talk Chatroom on UnderNet /server irc.undernet.org --- /join #Diabetic-Talk More info: http://www.diabetic-talk.org/ http://www.diabetic-talk.org/freeveggies.htm I have no medical qualifications beyond my own experience. Choose your advisers carefully, because experience can be an expensive teacher. I'm sending out positive thoughts all the way to NZ... Jennifer > Quentin survived surgery to his neck, and is now > awaiting the biopsy results of this surgery [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > kate Best wishes going out to Quentin and his family for a positive out come. Lois > I'm sending out positive thoughts all the way to NZ... > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] >> >> kate > Quentin survived surgery to his neck, and is now > awaiting the biopsy results of this surgery [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > kate Thank you, Kate. My thoughts are with him. Arlene Thanks Kate! ((((quentin))))) love and prayers, Vickie B. Thank you so much, Kate, for the news. He is on my mind here in Arkansas, thinking of him in New Zealand every day. I've told Jim about him, and now the name Quentin is a household name here. I will anxiously await the news of the biopsy, and my thoughts and prayers are going out for him daily. Billie A Happy Pumper and new Power WheelChair user in Arkansas! bh-wages @ swbell.net Pumping with MiniMed Paradigm 715, 2/06 Humalog. Symlin, 20u On a recent trip, I discovered that "Home is where my kitties are." Today is the first day of the rest of my life! : Quentin survived surgery to his neck, and is now : awaiting the biopsy results of this surgery [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] : : kate > Quentin survived surgery to his neck, and is now > awaiting the biopsy results of this surgery [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > now, all we have to do is send positive thoughts > and prayers to Quentin that this isn't serious My fingers, legs, eyes, and anything else I can think of are crossed for good luck. Best wishes and vibes going out over the many miles to Quentin. He deserves some good news! Best, Kurt no , you thinged off >Quentin survived surgery to his neck, and is now >awaiting the biopsy results of this surgery [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > >kate Laurie and I will give him a special place in our prayers tonight and in the future. Normally we just say as the last line to our prayer, "please help those that need it." We figure that means everyone. When we know someone needs a bit more we mention that person by name. SignatureGrandpa Chuck -ô¿ô- ~ Have you noticed just how fast the number of deaths in this war are rising? Why didn't we learn in Vietnam that you can't defeat an enemy you cannot see with an army? The following information is given with the utmost respect for the armed forces and civilians who have died in the current war in Iraq. According to http://icasualties.org/oif/ The number of Americans killed in Iraq as of June 09, 2006 is 2,492. Americans wounded = more than 17,869 United Kingdom = 113 Other = 113 In January through March over 3800 Iraqi civilians were killed. Most of them by the so-called insurgents. Today, June 10, 2006 it has been 1136 days since Bush declared, "Mission Accomplished in Iraq." Why do some people still believe what he says? > Quentin survived surgery to his neck, and is now > awaiting the biopsy results of this surgery [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > kate Thank you Kate for the faithful updates. Quentin sure has my prayers too and I wish him all the very best in Health and Life. >now, all we have to do is send positive thoughts >and prayers to Quentin that this isn't serious If pagans are OK, I'll add him to the positive energy list tomorrow evening. It couldn't hurt. Gary Woods AKA K2AHC- PGP key on request, or at home.earthlink.net/~garygarlic Zone 5/6 in upstate New York, 1420' elevation. NY WO G >>now, all we have to do is send positive thoughts >>and prayers to Quentin that this isn't serious [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > Zone 5/6 in upstate New York, 1420' elevation. NY WO > G Sweetie, Positive thoughts and words equal positive happenings. I am sure Quentin is not prejudice on who sends him good thoughts and well wishes. >Positive thoughts and words equal positive >happenings Which is what "magic" is about, however you spell it! Gary Woods AKA K2AHC- PGP key on request, or at home.earthlink.net/~garygarlic Zone 5/6 in upstate New York, 1420' elevation. NY WO G I don't believe in magic , I believe only in Jesus however just because someone is not a Christian does not make me dislike them. We all have our own wrongs to face. I know I have alot of wrongs I have had to face and pay for. That being said I wish you good health and a great life. I also pray that Quentin is getting better with each passing day. >>Positive thoughts and words equal positive >>happenings [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Zone 5/6 in upstate New York, 1420' elevation. NY WO > G >>now, all we have to do is send positive thoughts >>and prayers to Quentin that this isn't serious > >If pagans are OK, I'll add him to the positive energy list tomorrow >evening. >It couldn't hurt. And if atheists are OK, I wish Quentin good news from the biopsy and a quick recovery. SignaturePeter Bowditch aa #2243 The Millenium Project http://www.ratbags.com/rsoles Australian Council Against Health Fraud http://www.acahf.org.au Australian Skeptics http://www.skeptics.com.au To email me use my first name only at ratbags.com Thanks, Kate. Nice Jewish Girl prayers on their way from Salt Lake City to NZ. Barbara > Quentin survived surgery to his neck, and is now > awaiting the biopsy results of this surgery [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > can be > an expensive teacher. > Quentin survived surgery to his neck, and is now > awaiting the biopsy results of this surgery [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > kate I sure hope it all ends well. The mighty Quintin is a decent soul. >now, all we have to do is send positive thoughts >and prayers to Quentin that this isn't serious I am sending good thoughts his way. Please wish him a speedy recovery and the best of news on his biopsy. Leigh -- Consequences, shmonsequences, as long as I'm rich. - D. Duck We'll be waiting to see our next, "G'day, G'day", then we can be sure all is well. I hope it's soon. Good luck and best wishes from an appreciative newbie. Sorry to hear I'm not the only pain in the (neck?). Get back here soon, Quentin. Cheers, Wizzzer > We'll be waiting to see our next, "G'day, G'day", > then we can be sure all is well. I hope it's soon. > Good luck and best wishes from an appreciative > newbie. Sorry to hear I'm not the only pain in the > (neck?). Get back here soon, Quentin. > Cheers, Wizzzer Yes !!! I would miss that so much too. I always look forward to Quentins G'day's :-) >Quentin survived surgery to his neck, and is now >awaiting the biopsy results of this surgery [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > >kate And mine as well. > now, all we have to do is send positive thoughts > and prayers to Quentin that this isn't serious Thanks, Kate. Here's hoping! Nicky SignatureA1c 10.5/5.4/<6 T2 DX 05/2004 1g Metformin, 100ug Thyroxine 95/73/72Kg I wish you a speedy, complete, recovery Quentin. Your one of the good ones that we can least afford to loose. Anon > Quentin survived surgery to his neck, and is now > awaiting the biopsy results of this surgery [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > kate >Quentin survived surgery to his neck, and is now >awaiting the biopsy results of this surgery [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > >kate Thanks for the info, Kate. Quentin, you are one very tough man! I have every confidence that you will emerge from all of this in fighting form and hopefully be stronger in the end. My prayers and best wishes go out to you. Will, T2 >Quentin survived surgery to his neck, and is now >awaiting the biopsy results of this surgery [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > >kate Thanks Kate. He has mine also. Prayers for your full recovery, Quentin. > Quentin survived surgery to his neck, and is now > awaiting the biopsy results of this surgery [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > kate This post not CC'd by email On Sun, 11 Jun 2006 12:24:55 GMT, "Uncle Enrico" <Uncle@nospam.com> wrote: >Prayers for your full recovery, Quentin. Thanks. I hope you do realise that I have a long way to go. The biopsy is just that ... a biopsy that will tell my oncologist what he is dealing with. I am on thalidomide treatment for multiple myeloma. So far it has stabilised my condition but has not improved it. Now that I have had the excision biopsy he intends to put me onto thalidomide with with dexamethasone. As many of you will be only too well aware dexamethasone is a steroid for steroid junkies. It play merry hell with blood glucose. It also raises the risks of deep vein thrombosis from 1 or 2% to about 12%. I will need to be on warfarin or another injectible drug which has similar effects. These are scary times for me and there is little prospect of me living a carefree life from now on. That being so, I have to make daily choices about what is and what isn't important. I have kept up the student mentoring and am now very selective with my students choosing only those for whom the tuition is mutually beneficial. When the students enjoy the tuition I feel better and that is vital to maintaining my well being. I will endeavour to do my best to keep up posting here on asd because I firmly believe asd has a vital role to play in people's lives. Put simply I'm here and intend to remain here because I believe asd is important and I can do something useful. Kate has mentioned pain control. You'll be pleased to know that I have much better pain control now than I did say a month ago. When I was admitted to Cranford Hospice for a review of the pain control I was sobbing with agony. My wife had, had more than she could bear as well. At Cranford they completely changed my pain control regime and it seems to be working. This continues to be a character building experience for my wife and I. <grin> We get by mostly on her salary though I make enough to pay a few bills. To cap it off, her car has blown a head gasket or cracked a cylinder. We're not sure which. We need the two cars as she works shifts to make ends meet so we'll have to take out a loan to replace her car. Thank you, everyone who has supported me here or in other less visible ways. If you have emailed me I hope I have replied to you. I know some people I have missed because my email has taken on a life of its own and occasionally rejects emails for no apparent reason. I hope to get this fixed sooner rather than later. If you do email me it helps to include the words student student student in the subject ... not online shopping watches <grin> Best wishes, SignatureQuentin Grady ^ ^ / New Zealand, >#,#< [ / \ /\ "... and the blind dog was leading." http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/quentin > This post not CC'd by email > On Sun, 11 Jun 2006 12:24:55 GMT, "Uncle Enrico" [quoted text clipped - 85 lines] > > Best wishes, I honestly do not have a reply other than my heartfelt thoughts and prayers are for a miracle for a full recovery for you Quentin. You are good people and good for all of us here in ASD. I have written you but please do not reply unless you are up to it. I just needed to say Hello and let you know my thoughts are always with you. Now with your wife too. I will pray that your financial problems will be a thing of the past and that you and your wife will have sufficient funds for all your needs and (your wants ) ) This post not CC'd by email On Mon, 12 Jun 2006 21:11:13 GMT, "Diana" <diana@nowheretobe.found> wrote: >I honestly do not have a reply other than my heartfelt >thoughts and prayers are for a miracle for a full >recovery for you Quentin. G'day G'day Diana, It will take a miracle for me to survive. For about six months I had a remission when I was on no oncological medications. Unfortunately this brought about a degree of complacency. It was only at my insistence that I had the blood test performed and my oncologist informed of the results. By this time the levels of the immunoglobulin marker for the myeloma has risen dangerously high. It is moments like this when we say, "If only ... " My oncologist lives on the other side of New Zealand so it has been hard to stay in touch. As is so often said here, the bottom line is we must accept the ultimate responsibility for what happens to ourselves. The specialists are busy people and we are only one of their patients. >You are good people and good for all of us here in ASD. Thank you. ASD has been good for me also. >I have written you but please do not reply unless you >are up to it. I just needed to say Hello and let you >know my thoughts are always with you. Now with your >wife too. I have searched for your email but cannot find it. I don't know why. >I will pray that your financial problems will be a >thing of the past and that you and your wife will have >sufficient funds for all your needs and (your wants Tricia belongs to a Credit Union at the hospital where she works. We should be able to get a small loan sufficient to buy a car sufficient for getting to work and back. Strange as it may seem we are both happy. The hardship has brought us closer together. So has letting go of things that are unimportant. We sort financial advice when my condition was known. The financial advisor had dealt with about five other couples where one of them had been diagnosed with cancer. His advice was not to leave undone anything that would leave behind resentment when we are "gone". Pretty tough but reasonable so we plod on. He suggests we should save for holiday. I don't see that happening any time soon. Best wishes, SignatureQuentin Grady ^ ^ / New Zealand, >#,#< [ / \ /\ "... and the blind dog was leading." http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/quentin > This post not CC'd by email > On Mon, 12 Jun 2006 21:11:13 GMT, "Diana" [quoted text clipped - 72 lines] > > Best wishes, ((( Quentin ))) Your courage is beyond measure. I had a saying that use to be my signature line that said ..."Don't believe in Miracles...Rely on them. " This is where sometimes my faith falters as I wonder why it has to happen to the Good people. You are loved Quentin. In my subject line I put Diana from ASD so that might help in finding the email. I used the address off the back of your posts if it is a good one. That is the one I have. I sent email from your web site a while back but I can't remember how long. I just want you to get better and you replying is the least of my concerns. My concern is for you my friend. Love and Hugs Di This post not CC'd by email On Tue, 13 Jun 2006 00:52:40 GMT, "Diana" <diana@nowheretobe.found> wrote: >((( Quentin ))) Your courage is beyond measure. I had a >saying that use to be my signature line that said >..."Don't believe in Miracles...Rely on them. " G'day G'day Diana, It seems I may be going to put that to the test. >This is where sometimes my faith falters as I wonder >why it has to happen to the Good people. Opinions vary as to who they are. >You are loved Quentin. Thank you. >In my subject line I put Diana from ASD so that might >help in finding the email. I used the address off the >back of your posts if it is a good one. That is the one >I have. I sent email from your web site a while back >but I can't remember how long. Found. >I just want you to get better and you replying is the >least of my concerns. My concern is for you my friend. > >Love and Hugs >Di Best wishes, SignatureQuentin Grady ^ ^ / New Zealand, >#,#< [ / \ /\ "... and the blind dog was leading." http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/quentin >This post not CC'd by email > [quoted text clipped - 47 lines] > >Best wishes, Dear Quentin, you have been helping people on ASD for as long as I have been a member, and that seems like a lifetime. Everyone here has benefited from your wisdom and generosity. I am so sorry you have to go through these troubling times. I am a Buddhist, I will pray for you in my own way, . Andrea2 Type 2 ------------------------------------------------- To the one who endures, the final victory comes. ............ Buddha This post not CC'd by email On Mon, 12 Jun 2006 15:26:41 -0700, Andrea2 <andrea6192001nospam@yahoolcom> wrote: >Dear Quentin, you have been helping people on ASD for as long as I >have been a member, and that seems like a lifetime. Everyone here has >benefited from your wisdom and generosity. G'day G'day Andrea, I have enjoyed helping people. It has helped define me. >I am so sorry you have to go through these troubling times. I am a >Buddhist, I will pray for you in my own way, . Each in their own way. That is what makes asd what it is. People giving their best in their own way. Thank you. >Andrea2 >Type 2 SignatureQuentin Grady ^ ^ / New Zealand, >#,#< [ / \ /\ "... and the blind dog was leading." http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/quentin >I am on thalidomide treatment for multiple myeloma. Multiple myeloma is the spectre at the feast in my family. For the last three years it has been there in the background - indolent, asymptomatic, and waiting. I might be an atheist, but I can understand why people feel the need to pray. I really understand it while we are waiting for those quarterly test results, hoping that the news will be "same as last time". Good luck, Quentin. Our luck has been holding, and I hope yours does too. SignaturePeter Bowditch aa #2243 The Millenium Project http://www.ratbags.com/rsoles Australian Council Against Health Fraud http://www.acahf.org.au Australian Skeptics http://www.skeptics.com.au To email me use my first name only at ratbags.com This post not CC'd by email On Tue, 13 Jun 2006 01:47:43 GMT, Peter Bowditch <myfirstname@ratbags.com> wrote: >>I am on thalidomide treatment for multiple myeloma. > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] >quarterly test results, hoping that the news will be "same as last >time". G'day G'day Peter, I wish the tests had been more frequent. The multiple myeloma got away during a three month wait. >Good luck, Quentin. Our luck has been holding, and I hope yours does >too. Thanks. I think I need more than luck now. A miracle should do it. Best wishes, SignatureQuentin Grady ^ ^ / New Zealand, >#,#< [ / \ /\ "... and the blind dog was leading." http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/quentin > Thanks. I think I need more than luck now. A miracle should do it. If anyone deserves one, you do. Chak SignatureUncoerced, unbribed and unbought, humanity will move toward the light. --Alice Hubbard Mine too. -- Cheri >Quentin survived surgery to his neck, and is now >awaiting the biopsy results of this surgery [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] >can be >an expensive teacher. > Quentin survived surgery to his neck, and is now > awaiting the biopsy results of this surgery [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > he has mine Amen. Priscilla >Quentin survived surgery to his neck, and is now >awaiting the biopsy results of this surgery [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > >he has mine Tell him to return quickly, and as his ol self. Fun reading his crazy postings. He sure has an outstanding knowledge of many things. Would be a great loss if he stopped posting for any reason. _____________________________________ http://www.healthdiabeticsoftware.com/ Free > Quentin survived surgery to his neck, and is now > awaiting the biopsy results of this surgery [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > kate And mine, too. His is the earliest, helpful and caring presence on this NG that I can recall. Signature----------- Janet Wilder The Road Princess http://janetwilder.blogspot.com > Quentin survived surgery to his neck, and is now > awaiting the biopsy results of this surgery [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > kate That's wonderful news. Please keep us updated. I still often think of myself as a "newbie," but that it probably stretching it since I was diagnosed T2 almost exactly two years ago. Quentin is one of the people who was very helpful to me in the learning and adjustment process. I wish the very best for him! MaryL : Quentin survived surgery to his neck, and is now : awaiting the biopsy results of this surgery : the procedure went very well, with the : anaesthesiologist allowing Quentin to take charge : of the pain meds used : now, all we have to do is send positive thoughts : and prayers to Quentin that this isn't serious : he has mine : kate Thanks for letting us know. My prayers adn thoughts are with him too. may he have some relief from the pain. Wendy Wendy, my understanding is that he's got good pain control...... the mornings are the hardest when the pain meds have had some time to wear off and not be replaced........ but for the most part Quentin is NOW pain free............ i couldn't have said this a month ago........ kate SignatureJoin us in the Diabetic-Talk Chatroom on UnderNet /server irc.undernet.org --- /join #Diabetic-Talk More info: http://www.diabetic-talk.org/ http://www.diabetic-talk.org/freeveggies.htm I have no medical qualifications beyond my own experience. Choose your advisers carefully, because experience can be an expensive teacher. > : Quentin survived surgery to his neck, and is now > : awaiting the biopsy results of this surgery [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Wendy > Wendy, my understanding is that he's got good pain > control...... the mornings are the hardest when [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > kate Thanks a bunch Kate for keeping the extended family well informed. The man who has by his shear wisdom and methodical thinking enabled numerous folks here and around his own extended family to overcome fear and anxiety thus reducing real and imagined pain should not have to himself suffer. Unfortunately life has neither predictability nor a direction. Its just a series of experiences neatly packed in time ordered sequential manner. That has never stopped us lookingor a sense of purpose or sharing our passion for better and joyful life. Quentin allows us to shape our future by giving us the tools to shape our present. I know I sure owe him so much! He has been the wizard of the eclectic and exotic foods and spices unearthing ever so desired properties that group like us can benefit from. Constantly prodding folks to go out and try that which is new inexperienced, allow us to become comfortable in being uncomfortable. He uses our dilemmas as a reservoir for tomorrows joys of discovery, the discovery of taste, of good health and above all good spirit. Staying attached and detached at the same time! Encouraging when needed, cautioning when alarmed, and even urging to turn around when so compelled. Always wanting us to stay on top of our disability. He the teacher, the leader, the beacon. He simply has to get well and get well soon. Nothing less is acceptable. As always, his recovery has remained in my thought. And I know I am just one of probably hundreds and hundreds who have been silently praying the same hymns! To him, good health and super fast recovery. Anil >> Wendy, my understanding is that he's got good pain >> control...... the mornings are the hardest when [quoted text clipped - 37 lines] > > Anil You said it all right there, and beautifully, thanks! --Jenny http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes Diabetes Info http://www.alt-support-diabetes.org/newlydiagnosed.htm Get Your Blood Sugar Under Control > Quentin is NOW pain free............ i couldn't > have said this a month ago........ That's wonderful! Nicky. SignatureA1c 10.5/5.4/<6 T2 DX 05/2004 1g Metformin, 100ug Thyroxine 95/73/72Kg Positive thoughts coming from the Arizona Desert area....Take care Quentin. jacquie > Quentin survived surgery to his neck, and is now > awaiting the biopsy results of this surgery [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > kate This post not CC'd by email On Sat, 10 Jun 2006 19:31:03 -0600, "TigerLily" <me@privacy.net> wrote: >Quentin survived surgery to his neck, and is now >awaiting the biopsy results of this surgery >the procedure went very well, with the >anaesthesiologist allowing Quentin to take charge >of the pain meds used G'day G'day Folks, Thank you all for you kind thoughts, prayers and positive energies. Some people say I do so well because I have a positive attitude. I think it more that I have surrounded myself with people who have a positive outlook on life. Some things are too much for an individual to cope with. IMHO that is at the heart of a support group. Surgery was a breeze. I was the last on the morning's surgery list. The surgeon and anesthetist both allowed me to make some decisions for myself. As Kate has mentioned the anesthetist allowed me largely to figure out my own pain control as he didn't want to mess with something that was working well. In the event I was very relaxed and needed hardly any sedation. I was due to be discharged the followed day but the surgeon said the surgery had been so uneventful he discharged me that afternoon and I went out to a Thai restaurant for tea. On Saturday I walked the dogs along my favourite kilometre beach walk where the gazanias grow. Although it is mid-Winter they are flowering vigorously. >now, all we have to do is send positive thoughts >and prayers to Quentin that this isn't serious So far all I know is that the abscess on my neck is a cancerous tumour. It will take a few more days before they identify the type of cancer as either myeloma or lymphoma and what grade it is. As far as I know they can't operate to remove it because of nerves that run through it. I am due to have the bandages removed on Friday. Yesterday I was back at work with two advanced electrical trade students teaching them about three phase transformers. Today I'm having a rest day. >he has mine > >kate Best wishes to you all and thanks once again, SignatureQuentin Grady ^ ^ / New Zealand, >#,#< [ / \ /\ "... and the blind dog was leading." http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/quentin > This post not CC'd by email > G'day G'day Folks, > [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > at work with two advanced electrical trade students teaching them > about three phase transformers. Today I'm having a rest day. Best wishes to you all and thanks once again, Best wishes for a full and complete recovery Quentin. Lois > Quentin survived surgery to his neck, and is now > awaiting the biopsy results of this surgery [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > kate And mine..... SignatureBest Regards, Evelyn (to reply to me personally, remove 'sox') >> Quentin survived surgery to his neck, and is now >> awaiting the biopsy results of this surgery [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > >And mine..... And mine. It doesn't really matter if they are prayers or not so long as they are hopeful thoughts. I believe they all help. SignatureGrandpa Chuck -ô¿ô- ~ The following information is given with the utmost respect for the armed forces and civilians who have died in the current war in Iraq. According to http://icasualties.org/oif/ The number of Americans killed in Iraq as of June 09, 2006 is 2,497. Americans wounded = more than 17,869 United Kingdom = 113 Other = 113 In January through March over 3800 Iraqi civilians were killed. Most of them by the so-called insurgents. Today, June 13, 2006 it has been 1139 days since Bush declared, "Mission Accomplished in Iraq." Why do some people still believe what he says? |
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