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Doug Letcher
05-31-2004, 06:54 AM
After a recent visit to my doctor, they have discovered a tumour around my right shoulder area, and are rushing me in to surgery tommorow, June 1, to have it removed. It is
apparantly a fairly major operation which will require them to remove most of the shoulder and a large portion of my upper thigh to replace what's lost from the shoulder. I'm not sure why I'm telling all of you this, just a way to vent, I guess. I won't be getting around much over the next few weeks, so needless to say, Gordon is waiting in my 3 disc cd changer. I have chosen " Gord's Gold ", " Harmony " , and
" Summertime Dream ". That should do the trick. It will be a while before I'm up and around, and some time before I'll be back on this site. I'll be sure to give you an update, and maybe in a few weeks someone can update me on everything I've missed, to avoid me reading 5 weeks of posts!! Until then, peace to all and I'll talk to ya later.


Doug.

charlene
05-31-2004, 07:18 AM
Our best wishes for a full recovery and minimum pain are sent your way. We'll be thinking of you, take care and rest easy..
Char

Auburn Annie
05-31-2004, 08:01 AM
Yes, Doug, please know we'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Good luck with the surgery and may your recovery be as short and painless as possible.

BILLW
05-31-2004, 09:25 AM
Doug,

Best of luck to you, hang in there.

Bill http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

SomewhereupinMichigan
05-31-2004, 10:13 AM
I echo the wishes sent by the others, Doug! Good luck to you...you'll be in thoughts and prayers and, don't worry, we'll keep the light on round here for ya. See you again in a few!

violet Blue Horse
05-31-2004, 12:57 PM
I will think good thoughts for you and wish you the best.

The three you picked should do the trick.

Janice
05-31-2004, 01:02 PM
Doug, I too send my best wishes for a speedy recovery. We'll miss you around here and look forward to your return.

Cathy
05-31-2004, 07:53 PM
quote:Originally posted by Doug Letcher:
After a recent visit to my doctor, they have discovered a tumour around my right shoulder area, and are rushing me in to surgery tommorow, June 1, to have it removed. It is
apparantly a fairly major operation which will require them to remove most of the shoulder and a large portion of my upper thigh to replace what's lost from the shoulder. I'm not sure why I'm telling all of you this, just a way to vent, I guess. I won't be getting around much over the next few weeks, so needless to say, Gordon is waiting in my 3 disc cd changer. I have chosen " Gord's Gold ", " Harmony " , and
" Summertime Dream ". That should do the trick. It will be a while before I'm up and around, and some time before I'll be back on this site. I'll be sure to give you an update, and maybe in a few weeks someone can update me on everything I've missed, to avoid me reading 5 weeks of posts!! Until then, peace to all and I'll talk to ya later.


Doug.

Good luck with the surgery, Doug. We'll keep you in our thoughts.

Cathy http://www.cathycowette.com

DMD3
05-31-2004, 09:28 PM
God bless, Doug, come back to us soon as you can!!! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

brink
05-31-2004, 10:19 PM
You will be in my thoughts. I hope all goes well, and as Char said minimal pain. you can come back and visit as you are recouping one handed typing is an art (right John?) please, if you can't lets us know have someone get on board and tell us how you've faired and how your recovery is going. Good luck and good listening.
Deb

searam
06-01-2004, 01:44 PM
I'll say a prayer for you! Best wishes for a very speedy recovery!
Sean

searam
06-02-2004, 10:14 AM
Doug, just saying "hello" and hoping you are feeling alright! When you are able, let us know how you are doing. Take care.
Sean

Borderstone
06-03-2004, 07:10 PM
Hey Doug,excuse my tardiness in replying. My PC is down at home and when I was at the library yesterday (June 2nd) I spent more time on the main board and by the time I got here,time was up.

I wish you a successful operation and a rapid & equally successful recovery! (As good as Gord's! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif If not better! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif
We hope to hear from you soon and good luck! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

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"A knight of the road,going back to a place where he might get warm." ;) - Borderstone

gwen snyder
06-07-2004, 05:05 PM
hope all is well with you Doug, I will keep you in my prayers.

Shadows53
06-07-2004, 06:38 PM
you'll be in my thoughts and prayers....I'll send good vibes your way for a speedy recovery .....take care

Doug Letcher
06-10-2004, 03:32 PM
Thank you all, this was very nice to come home to. Feeling o.k, but a long road ahead.
I will keep you all updated in a week or two.
Once again, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.

Doug

Auburn Annie
06-10-2004, 04:03 PM
Glad to hear you're out of hospital - there really is no place like home.

Gaby
06-10-2004, 06:43 PM
Doug, I hope everything has gone well.
I shall be thinking of you.
All my love,
Gaby.

searam
06-10-2004, 11:03 PM
Doug, very glad to hear you are on the mend! We were all concerned with your health. I pray the forecast is a good one!!!
Sean

Janice
06-10-2004, 11:45 PM
Doug, it was good to see your post. Glad to see you home and hopefully on the mend. Take care!

BILLW
06-11-2004, 05:18 AM
Doug,

Glad you're back. Now as they say 'one day at a time' - best wishes !

Bill http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

Doug Letcher
06-22-2004, 10:58 AM
Once again, thanks to all. I am recovering very well, slow, but well. I am looking forward to jumping back in to the forum.
Talk to ya soon.

Doug

searam
06-22-2004, 03:57 PM
Great news, Doug. Speedy recovery! We all look forward to your return to the forum.
Sean

DMD3
06-22-2004, 09:01 PM
quote:Originally posted by Doug Letcher:
Thank you all, this was very nice to come home to. Feeling o.k, but a long road ahead.
I will keep you all updated in a week or two.
Once again, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.

Doug


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Janice
06-22-2004, 11:26 PM
quote:Originally posted by Doug Letcher:
Once again, thanks to all. I am recovering very well, slow, but well. I am looking forward to jumping back in to the forum.
Talk to ya soon.

Doug

Doug, please continue to pop in every once in a while to keep us posted. Hopefuly you'll be back with us more frequently in no time at all. Glad to hear things are going well, if slow.

Continued recovery wishes to you!

janice

charlene
06-23-2004, 06:51 AM
Doug,
glad to hear you are on the mend...take care and drop in as often as you can.
Char

SilverHeels
07-05-2004, 11:14 AM
quote:Originally posted by Doug Letcher:
Thank you all, this was very nice to come home to. Feeling o.k, but a long road ahead.
I will keep you all updated in a week or two.
Once again, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.

Doug

Doug,
I just found this thread and am sorry I missed the 'wish you well' messages. Glad to hear you are home and on the road to recovery. I believe greatly in the power of candles, as those who know me, will verify http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif so I shall light a candle in your name and send healing thoughts across the pond in your direction.