I am only doing this because I promised, and the kind folks here on RCM
deserve to know.

I will be going under the knife on Tuesday.
The situation is a lot more serious than I had hoped it to be.
Not to go into too many details; Apparantly one *can* *survive* after having
one's entire stomach removed.
On topic - Wonder what kind of food will be appropriate.
Damned if I know hot that works but I have to believe my surgeon (who -
BTW - is advertised to me as the best qualified in this procedure in
Canada).
That is (almost) the worst case scenario G).
Chances of my outliving the actual operation are very good. After..........?
If you look at my sig line at the bottom of this post you will see something
that has been there for years - long before I ever imagined how personal it
would become.
Please check it out!
Now it *is* personal!

Sigh; Maiiling address for those who asked.
PO Box 872.
Prince Rupert
BC
Canada.
V8J 3Y1

No need to wish me luck - I know those thoughts are there.
And, Sheldumb, go ahead and accuse me of hoaxing the group; I know how much
you enjoy dumping on the helpless.

Keep up the good work gang.

Regards.
Ken.



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"Ken Davey" > wrote in message
...
|I am only doing this because I promised, and the kind folks here on RCM
| deserve to know.
|
| I will be going under the knife on Tuesday.
| The situation is a lot more serious than I had hoped it to be.
| Not to go into too many details; Apparantly one *can* *survive* after
having
| one's entire stomach removed.
| On topic - Wonder what kind of food will be appropriate.
| Damned if I know hot that works but I have to believe my surgeon (who -
| BTW - is advertised to me as the best qualified in this procedure in
| Canada).


I am counting on you and your surgeon to beat this Ken. You said it was
possible.. so it shall be. Will be thinking of you.

Debbie

On Fri 21 Oct 2005 05:53:26p, Ken Davey wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> I am only doing this because I promised, and the kind folks here on RCM
> deserve to know.

As you requested, Ken, I won't wish you luck, but may God bless and be with
you.

--
Wayne Boatwright *¿*
_____________________________

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Meet Mr. Bailey

Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> On Fri 21 Oct 2005 05:53:26p, Ken Davey wrote in rec.food.cooking:
>
>> I am only doing this because I promised, and the kind folks here on
>> RCM deserve to know.
>
> As you requested, Ken, I won't wish you luck, but may God bless and
> be with you.

Thanks Wayne - but - And *please* everyone. do not let this morph into a
religious argument - I do not believe in a God. Certainly not one that
actually cares about something as insignificant as my miserable (poetic
licence here) existence.
Looking mortality in the face has not changed that view.

Do something concrete.
Go to the site in my sig line and sign up!

Do that for me (or for your God) - whatever.

Love.
Ken.

On Fri 21 Oct 2005 06:27:42p, Ken Davey wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>> On Fri 21 Oct 2005 05:53:26p, Ken Davey wrote in rec.food.cooking:
>>
>>> I am only doing this because I promised, and the kind folks here on
>>> RCM deserve to know.
>>
>> As you requested, Ken, I won't wish you luck, but may God bless and be
>> with you.
>
> Thanks Wayne - but - And *please* everyone. do not let this morph into a
> religious argument - I do not believe in a God. Certainly not one that
> actually cares about something as insignificant as my miserable (poetic
> licence here) existence.
> Looking mortality in the face has not changed that view.

That's okay. Then I wish your surgeon great success and you a fast and
full recovery.

> Do something concrete.
> Go to the site in my sig line and sign up!
>
> Do that for me (or for your God) - whatever.
>
> Love.
> Ken.

I will definitely do that, Ken.

As soon as you're able, do please let us know how you are coming along.

--
Wayne Boatwright *¿*
_____________________________

http://tinypic.com/eikz78.jpg

Meet Mr. Bailey

Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> On Fri 21 Oct 2005 06:27:42p, Ken Davey wrote in rec.food.cooking:
>
>> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>> On Fri 21 Oct 2005 05:53:26p, Ken Davey wrote in rec.food.cooking:
>>>
>>>> I am only doing this because I promised, and the kind folks here on
>>>> RCM deserve to know.
>>>
>>> As you requested, Ken, I won't wish you luck, but may God bless and
>>> be with you.
>>
>> Thanks Wayne - but - And *please* everyone. do not let this morph
>> into a religious argument - I do not believe in a God. Certainly not
>> one that actually cares about something as insignificant as my
>> miserable (poetic licence here) existence.
>> Looking mortality in the face has not changed that view.
>
> That's okay. Then I wish your surgeon great success and you a fast
> and full recovery.
>
>> Do something concrete.
>> Go to the site in my sig line and sign up!
>>
>> Do that for me (or for your God) - whatever.
>>
>> Love.
>> Ken.
>
> I will definitely do that, Ken.
>
> As soon as you're able, do please let us know how you are coming
> along.

That's a given Wayne.
If I am unable to I will designate a local friend to do it.
I do have lots of support here.
Folks I have known for years and those I have helped in various ways with no
thought of compensation are now 'circling the wagons' on my behalf.
It is a good feeling!
Tearing up now.

Ken.

On Fri, 21 Oct 2005 18:50:46 -0700, "Ken Davey"
> wrote:

>
>It is a good feeling!
>Tearing up now.
>
>Ken.


>

Ken, Hang in there. March 29, 2000 I was diagnosed with advanced ,
very aggressive prostate cancer and the Doctors gave me "probably
about five years" I have been through a lot of treatments, but feel
really good and Sept 7 of this year the same Doctor said "You're going
to be around for a lot of years." Next my wife of fifty years and I
are going to Alaska for a tour.
A few months after my diagnosis, my older brother was diagnosed with
stomach cancer. He had a serious operation and most of his stomach
had to be removed. Last month the doctors pronounced him cured, since
it was about five years after his operation. Be opimistic, enjoy
every day and get well
Allan

In article >,
"Ken Davey" > wrote:

> I am only doing this because I promised, and the kind folks here on RCM
> deserve to know.
>
> I will be going under the knife on Tuesday.
> The situation is a lot more serious than I had hoped it to be.
> Not to go into too many details; Apparantly one *can* *survive* after having
> one's entire stomach removed.
> On topic - Wonder what kind of food will be appropriate.
> Damned if I know hot that works but I have to believe my surgeon (who -
> BTW - is advertised to me as the best qualified in this procedure in
> Canada).
> That is (almost) the worst case scenario G).
> Chances of my outliving the actual operation are very good. After..........?
> If you look at my sig line at the bottom of this post you will see something
> that has been there for years - long before I ever imagined how personal it
> would become.
> Please check it out!
> Now it *is* personal!
>
> Sigh; Maiiling address for those who asked.
> PO Box 872.
> Prince Rupert
> BC
> Canada.
> V8J 3Y1
>
> No need to wish me luck - I know those thoughts are there.
> And, Sheldumb, go ahead and accuse me of hoaxing the group; I know how much
> you enjoy dumping on the helpless.
>
> Keep up the good work gang.
>
> Regards.
> Ken.

I do wish you the best of luck... :-(
There will be a lot of special considerations for diet,
your doctor and a good nutritionist can advise you.

Vitamin supplementation will become imperitive I understand.

Be well and take care!
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson

"Michael "Dog3" Lonergan" > wrote in message
1...
| "Debbie" > looking for trouble wrote in
| :
|
| >
| > "Ken Davey" > wrote in message
| > ...
| >|I am only doing this because I promised, and the kind folks here on RCM
| >| deserve to know.
| >|
| >| I will be going under the knife on Tuesday.
| >| The situation is a lot more serious than I had hoped it to be.
| >| Not to go into too many details; Apparantly one *can* *survive* after
| > having
| >| one's entire stomach removed.
| >| On topic - Wonder what kind of food will be appropriate.
| >| Damned if I know hot that works but I have to believe my surgeon (who -
| >| BTW - is advertised to me as the best qualified in this procedure in
| >| Canada).
| >
| >
| > I am counting on you and your surgeon to beat this Ken. You said it was
| > possible.. so it shall be. Will be thinking of you.
| >
| > Debbie
|
| Hmmm... "You said it was possible... so it shall be"... I like it. Sounds
| like something right out of a pastry written on a big chocolate cake
|
Chocolate cake sounds better. :-) Wish I had better words of wisdom (or
perhaps that should just be wisdom) to impart.

Debbie

Ken Davey wrote:

> I am only doing this because I promised, and the kind folks here on RCM
> deserve to know.
>
> I will be going under the knife on Tuesday.
> The situation is a lot more serious than I had hoped it to be.
> Not to go into too many details; Apparantly one *can* *survive* after having
> one's entire stomach removed.
> On topic - Wonder what kind of food will be appropriate.

Best of luck Ken. One of the sayings our gastric bypass group likes is "rejoice
in your limitations." Course we were *trying* to lose weight. If you can't eat
your favorite noodle dish, rejoice that you can eat cream of mushroom soup. Or
whatever. Rejoice that you can see, walk, hear, play bagpipes, etc. Our group is
very diverse in what we can or want to eat, but we all agree we liked cold stuff
better, especially the first year. We also found out that group meetings and
sharings helped a lot too. Find a group with your particular disease and go. May
the force be with you.
Edrena

On Fri 21 Oct 2005 06:50:46p, Ken Davey wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>> On Fri 21 Oct 2005 06:27:42p, Ken Davey wrote in rec.food.cooking:
>>
>>> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>>> On Fri 21 Oct 2005 05:53:26p, Ken Davey wrote in rec.food.cooking:
>>>>
>>>>> I am only doing this because I promised, and the kind folks here on
>>>>> RCM deserve to know.
>>>>
>>>> As you requested, Ken, I won't wish you luck, but may God bless and
>>>> be with you.
>>>
>>> Thanks Wayne - but - And *please* everyone. do not let this morph
>>> into a religious argument - I do not believe in a God. Certainly not
>>> one that actually cares about something as insignificant as my
>>> miserable (poetic licence here) existence.
>>> Looking mortality in the face has not changed that view.
>>
>> That's okay. Then I wish your surgeon great success and you a fast
>> and full recovery.
>>
>>> Do something concrete.
>>> Go to the site in my sig line and sign up!
>>>
>>> Do that for me (or for your God) - whatever.
>>>
>>> Love.
>>> Ken.
>>
>> I will definitely do that, Ken.
>>
>> As soon as you're able, do please let us know how you are coming
>> along.
>
> That's a given Wayne.
> If I am unable to I will designate a local friend to do it.
> I do have lots of support here.
> Folks I have known for years and those I have helped in various ways
> with no thought of compensation are now 'circling the wagons' on my
> behalf. It is a good feeling!
> Tearing up now.

It's good to know that you have a lot of good support. That's probably one
of the most important factors in recovery. We'll look to having you back!

--
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_____________________________

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Meet Mr. Bailey

In article >,
"Ken Davey" > wrote:

> I am only doing this because I promised, and the kind folks here on RCM
> deserve to know.
>
> I will be going under the knife on Tuesday.
> The situation is a lot more serious than I had hoped it to be.

> Regards.
> Ken.

God be with you, Ken.
--
http://www.jamlady.eboard.com, updated 10-20-05 with a note from Niece Jo.

Ken Davey wrote:
> I am only doing this because I promised, and the kind folks here
> deserve to know.
>
> I will be going under the knife on Tuesday.
> The situation is a lot more serious than I had hoped it to be.



Sending vibes for a successful procedure and uneventful recovery.

gloria p

"Puester" > wrote in message
...
> Ken Davey wrote:
>> I am only doing this because I promised, and the kind folks here deserve
>> to know.
>>
>> I will be going under the knife on Tuesday.
>> The situation is a lot more serious than I had hoped it to be.

> Sending vibes for a successful procedure and uneventful recovery.

Yeah, what she said, Ken.

nancy

Ken Davey wrote:
> I am only doing this because I promised, and the kind folks here on RCM
> deserve to know.
>
> I will be going under the knife on Tuesday.
> The situation is a lot more serious than I had hoped it to be.
> Not to go into too many details; Apparantly one *can* *survive* after having
> one's entire stomach removed.
> On topic - Wonder what kind of food will be appropriate.
> Damned if I know hot that works but I have to believe my surgeon (who -
> BTW - is advertised to me as the best qualified in this procedure in
> Canada).
> That is (almost) the worst case scenario G).
> Chances of my outliving the actual operation are very good. After..........?
> If you look at my sig line at the bottom of this post you will see something
> that has been there for years - long before I ever imagined how personal it
> would become.
> Please check it out!
> Now it *is* personal!
>
> Sigh; Maiiling address for those who asked.
> PO Box 872.
> Prince Rupert
> BC
> Canada.
> V8J 3Y1
>
> No need to wish me luck - I know those thoughts are there.
> And, Sheldumb, go ahead and accuse me of hoaxing the group; I know how much
> you enjoy dumping on the helpless.

Hey, blaming others just tells me you have no inner strength (that's
unfortunate), so if dumping your anger on me somehow helps you get
through then go for it... but I rather suggest you get a sense of
humor, STAT... you'll need it, laughter is truly the best medicine.
And if you're wondering what kind of food is appropriate, breast milk
on tap.

Sheldon

Puester wrote:
> Ken Davey wrote:
>> I am only doing this because I promised, and the kind folks here
>> deserve to know.
>>
>> I will be going under the knife on Tuesday.
>> The situation is a lot more serious than I had hoped it to be.
>
>
>
> Sending vibes for a successful procedure and uneventful recovery.
>
> gloria p

To Gloria and the rest of you.

I am trying to be positive through all of this.
It ain't easy : To be positiive
Chances are that I will wake up.
If I don't I really won't care.
At that point I will be an SEP.
An SEP you ask?
Somebody else's problem - Douglas Adam's "A hitckiker's guide To The
Galaxy."

"Nancy Young" > wrote in
:

>
> "Puester" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Ken Davey wrote:
>>> I am only doing this because I promised, and the kind folks here
>>> deserve to know.
>>>
>>> I will be going under the knife on Tuesday.
>>> The situation is a lot more serious than I had hoped it to be.
>
>> Sending vibes for a successful procedure and uneventful recovery.
>
> Yeah, what she said, Ken.

And from me too. Hang in there.

Rhonda Anderson
Cranebrook, NSW, Australia

Ken,
I wish you God's speed in your recovery. I am so sorry you have to
go through this hard time, and suffering. I will have you on my prayer
list . God watch over you and see to your care. hugs, kate





Ken Davey wrote:
> I am only doing this because I promised, and the kind folks here on RCM
> deserve to know.
>
> I will be going under the knife on Tuesday.
> The situation is a lot more serious than I had hoped it to be.
> Not to go into too many details; Apparantly one *can* *survive* after having
> one's entire stomach removed.
> On topic - Wonder what kind of food will be appropriate.
> Damned if I know hot that works but I have to believe my surgeon (who -
> BTW - is advertised to me as the best qualified in this procedure in
> Canada).
> That is (almost) the worst case scenario G).
> Chances of my outliving the actual operation are very good. After..........?
> If you look at my sig line at the bottom of this post you will see something
> that has been there for years - long before I ever imagined how personal it
> would become.
> Please check it out!
> Now it *is* personal!
>
> Sigh; Maiiling address for those who asked.
> PO Box 872.
> Prince Rupert
> BC
> Canada.
> V8J 3Y1
>
> No need to wish me luck - I know those thoughts are there.
> And, Sheldumb, go ahead and accuse me of hoaxing the group; I know how much
> you enjoy dumping on the helpless.
>
> Keep up the good work gang.
>
> Regards.
> Ken.
>
>
>

"Michael "Dog3" Lonergan" > wrote in message
1...
> "Debbie" > looking for trouble wrote in
> :
>
> >
> > "Ken Davey" > wrote in message
> > ...

> >
> > I am counting on you and your surgeon to beat this Ken. You said it was
> > possible.. so it shall be. Will be thinking of you.
> >
> > Debbie
>
> Hmmm... "You said it was possible... so it shall be"... I like it. Sounds
> like something right out of a pastry written on a big chocolate cake
>
> Michael
>

Beautiful sentiment, Michael. It's perfect for this situation.

kili

"Ken Davey" > wrote in message
...
> Puester wrote:
> > Ken Davey wrote:
> >> I am only doing this because I promised, and the kind folks here
> >> deserve to know.
> >>
> >> I will be going under the knife on Tuesday.
> >> The situation is a lot more serious than I had hoped it to be.
> >
> >
> >
> > Sending vibes for a successful procedure and uneventful recovery.
> >
> > gloria p
>
> To Gloria and the rest of you.
>
> I am trying to be positive through all of this.
> It ain't easy : To be positiive
> Chances are that I will wake up.
> If I don't I really won't care.
> At that point I will be an SEP.
> An SEP you ask?
> Somebody else's problem - Douglas Adam's "A hitckiker's guide To The
> Galaxy."
>
>

Ken, you're gonna wake up. Recovery won't be fun, but I send lots of laughs
(or maybe that's not a good idea?) your way. Post surgery, as soon as
you're able, send us the foods you're allowed to consume and we can all help
put together a menu for you. That *will* be fun!

kili

Ken Davey wrote:
> I am only doing this because I promised, and the kind folks here on RCM
> deserve to know.
>
> I will be going under the knife on Tuesday.
> The situation is a lot more serious than I had hoped it to be.
> Not to go into too many details; Apparantly one *can* *survive* after having
> one's entire stomach removed.
> On topic - Wonder what kind of food will be appropriate.
> Damned if I know hot that works but I have to believe my surgeon (who -
> BTW - is advertised to me as the best qualified in this procedure in
> Canada).
> That is (almost) the worst case scenario G).
> Chances of my outliving the actual operation are very good. After..........?
> If you look at my sig line at the bottom of this post you will see something
> that has been there for years - long before I ever imagined how personal it
> would become.
> Please check it out!
> Now it *is* personal!
>
> Sigh; Maiiling address for those who asked.
> PO Box 872.
> Prince Rupert
> BC
> Canada.
> V8J 3Y1
>
> No need to wish me luck - I know those thoughts are there.
> And, Sheldumb, go ahead and accuse me of hoaxing the group; I know how much
> you enjoy dumping on the helpless.
>
> Keep up the good work gang.
>
> Regards.
> Ken.
>
>
>
Ken, Instead of Good Luck wishes and prayers, I am sending a small
donation to the Sloan Kettering Cancer Clinic.

Now you have to stick around, so that you can get the notification
from SKCC. )

All the best, M

"Ken Davey" > writes:

>I will be going under the knife on Tuesday.
>The situation is a lot more serious than I had hoped it to be.

Ken, I wish you the best of luck and quick and painless recovery.
(Yeah yeah, I know there was no need, but I want you to know.) Sounds
like you have a great surgeon. Keep us posted.

Stacia

"Ken Davey" > wrote in message
...
>I am only doing this because I promised, and the kind folks here on RCM
>deserve to know.
>
> I will be going under the knife on Tuesday.
> The situation is a lot more serious than I had hoped it to be.
> Not to go into too many details; Apparantly one *can* *survive* after
> having one's entire stomach removed.
> On topic - Wonder what kind of food will be appropriate.
> Damned if I know hot that works but I have to believe my surgeon (who -
> BTW - is advertised to me as the best qualified in this procedure in
> Canada).
> That is (almost) the worst case scenario G).
> Chances of my outliving the actual operation are very good.
> After..........?
> If you look at my sig line at the bottom of this post you will see
> something that has been there for years - long before I ever imagined how
> personal it would become.
> Please check it out!
> Now it *is* personal!
>
> Sigh; Maiiling address for those who asked.
> PO Box 872.
> Prince Rupert
> BC
> Canada.
> V8J 3Y1
>
> No need to wish me luck - I know those thoughts are there.
> And, Sheldumb, go ahead and accuse me of hoaxing the group; I know how
> much you enjoy dumping on the helpless.
>
> Keep up the good work gang.
>
> Regards.
> Ken.
>
>
>
> --
> Volunteer your idle computer time for cancer research
> http//www.grid.org/download/gold/download.htm
I won't send you luck but I will send my prayers for your safe recovery and
God's peace.

MoM

On Fri, 21 Oct 2005 20:32:24 -0700, "Ken Davey"
> wrote:

>Puester wrote:
>> Ken Davey wrote:
>>> I am only doing this because I promised, and the kind folks here
>>> deserve to know.
>>>
>>> I will be going under the knife on Tuesday.
>>> The situation is a lot more serious than I had hoped it to be.
>>
>>
>>
>> Sending vibes for a successful procedure and uneventful recovery.
>>
>> gloria p
>
>To Gloria and the rest of you.
>
>I am trying to be positive through all of this.
>It ain't easy : To be positiive
>Chances are that I will wake up.
>If I don't I really won't care.
>At that point I will be an SEP.
>An SEP you ask?
>Somebody else's problem - Douglas Adam's "A hitckiker's guide To The
>Galaxy."
>

I am not a believer in happy thoughts curing disease, and the stress
you are under right now must be enormous, but try to stay as calm as
possible. Ask your doc for something like Xanax...call the service
over the weekend and get a prescription.

Even though the reality of the situation will create anxiety, there is
no reason why you should feel so very uneasy with it. You will have a
long recovery period after the surgery, which may be only one of the
treatments necessary to cure you. You need a clear head to make
important decisions and stress can hinder it.

Do you have a close friend or family member who can be advocate for
you right now? Hopefully you have. If so, allow this person to take on
all the burdens except the unavoidable physical ones. Try to focus on
the most important task at hand - getting you through this, one day at
a time. If you cannot handle it on a day-to-day basis, by golly, then
concern yourself with getting though it all an hour at a time.

Think of the "best of you," the wonderful things you have
accomplished, seen, and shared and concentrate on the joys and
pleasures as much as you can. You can cry until you can't catch your
breath, that will happen and is nothing to be ashamed of, but if you
are so uncomfortable that you cannot relax or sleep, please call your
doctor and get something. S/he will understand and get you through the
next days.

All the best,

Boron

"Boron Elgar" wrote in message
Davey" wrote:
>
>>>> I am only doing this because I promised, and the kind folks here
>>>> deserve to know.
>>>>
>>>> I will be going under the knife on Tuesday.
>>>> The situation is a lot more serious than I had hoped it to be.
>>>
>>Ken
>
> I am not a believer in happy thoughts curing disease, and the stress
> you are under right now must be enormous, but try to stay as calm as
> possible. Ask your doc for something like Xanax...call the service
> over the weekend and get a prescription.
>
> Even though the reality of the situation will create anxiety, there is
> no reason why you should feel so very uneasy with it. You will have a
> long recovery period after the surgery, which may be only one of the
> treatments necessary to cure you. You need a clear head to make
> important decisions and stress can hinder it.
>
> Do you have a close friend or family member who can be advocate for
> you right now? Hopefully you have. If so, allow this person to take on
> all the burdens except the unavoidable physical ones. Try to focus on
> the most important task at hand - getting you through this, one day at
> a time. If you cannot handle it on a day-to-day basis, by golly, then
> concern yourself with getting though it all an hour at a time.
>
> Think of the "best of you," the wonderful things you have
> accomplished, seen, and shared and concentrate on the joys and
> pleasures as much as you can. You can cry until you can't catch your
> breath, that will happen and is nothing to be ashamed of, but if you
> are so uncomfortable that you cannot relax or sleep, please call your
> doctor and get something. S/he will understand and get you through the
> next days.
>
> All the best,
>
> Boron

This says it all, Ken. Thinking of you.

Dora

"Boron Elgar" > wrote in message
...
> On Fri, 21 Oct 2005 20:32:24 -0700, "Ken Davey"
> > wrote:
>
>>Puester wrote:
>>> Ken Davey wrote:
>>>> I am only doing this because I promised, and the kind folks here
>>>> deserve to know.
>>>>
>>>> I will be going under the knife on Tuesday.
>>>> The situation is a lot more serious than I had hoped it to be.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Sending vibes for a successful procedure and uneventful recovery.
>>>
>>> gloria p
>>
>>To Gloria and the rest of you.
>>
>>I am trying to be positive through all of this.
>>It ain't easy : To be positiive
>>Chances are that I will wake up.
>>If I don't I really won't care.
>>At that point I will be an SEP.
>>An SEP you ask?
>>Somebody else's problem - Douglas Adam's "A hitckiker's guide To The
>>Galaxy."
>>
>
> I am not a believer in happy thoughts curing disease, and the stress
> you are under right now must be enormous, but try to stay as calm as
> possible. Ask your doc for something like Xanax...call the service
> over the weekend and get a prescription.
>
> Even though the reality of the situation will create anxiety, there is
> no reason why you should feel so very uneasy with it. You will have a
> long recovery period after the surgery, which may be only one of the
> treatments necessary to cure you. You need a clear head to make
> important decisions and stress can hinder it.
>
> Do you have a close friend or family member who can be advocate for
> you right now? Hopefully you have. If so, allow this person to take on
> all the burdens except the unavoidable physical ones. Try to focus on
> the most important task at hand - getting you through this, one day at
> a time. If you cannot handle it on a day-to-day basis, by golly, then
> concern yourself with getting though it all an hour at a time.
>
> Think of the "best of you," the wonderful things you have
> accomplished, seen, and shared and concentrate on the joys and
> pleasures as much as you can. You can cry until you can't catch your
> breath, that will happen and is nothing to be ashamed of, but if you
> are so uncomfortable that you cannot relax or sleep, please call your
> doctor and get something. S/he will understand and get you through the
> next days.
>
> All the best,
>
> Boron

I did some visualization when I was recovering -- funny what the mind comes
up with. My everyday visualization when I was up and looking out the window
was seeing a lot of Indians (4-10 of them dressed in Indian attire)
wandering around in my yard keeping 'whatever' away. I "felt" that they
protected me.
I tried to do a lot of visualization techniques using the books' ideas, but
I could never get them going in my head. I think you have to come up with
your own.
Dee Dee