Off to the Doc

[Stumper]

I'm heading out for some cancer surgery this morning (Don't panic-Basal cell carcinoma). I'm more concerned with the drive on snowy roads than the procedure but for all those pray-Yours would be appreciated.

[vharrison]

Stumper, prayers headed your way. Drive safe. I hope your wife is feeling better also.

[Tom_Scheller]

Happy thoughts on the way.

TS

[MasterBlaster]

Hope your truck doesn't break down on the way! :X

Good luck! Are they burning it out or cutting?

[stehansen]

My Dad has had that procedure a bunch of times Stumper. Prayers sent.

[Chisel Tooth]

Justin it's not your driving that worries me it's those other people. Safe journey, and good luck at the docs.
See Ya
Mike

[Blinky]

I don't pray much but I'll be thinking about you.

[Che]

Good luck, Justin! Be careful...but be thankful you're not driving snowy roads in Kentucky.....THAT'S scary.

Good reminder for everyone: SUNBLOCK

[sotc]

good luck

[Burnham]

Got your back, Justin. All will be well.

[Paul B]

Not a praying type but I do offer good thoughts and such, be well Justin. :)

[squisher]

Best wishes to you Justin on a safe journey and a flawless surgery.

[Skwerl]

Sorry I missed this before heading to work this morning. I certainly hope everything went smoothly, Justin.

[Jonseredbred]

I missed it too, I hope everything went well.

[pantheraba]

I've had several taken care of, too...both freezing and cutting. I was a lifeguard way back and got LOTS of sun. I hope everything went well.

[Stumper]

Thanks all. Everything did go well. I had the Mohs procedure where they excise a mimimal amount of skin and then do a lab test to determine if any cancer cells are present on the margins and excise more if needed. Great system but it takes a lot of time. I got a neck lift, a back of the neck full of staples and am supposed to take it easy for a while but all is well.

[pantheraba]

Good deal on the Mohs...that's what they did with me, too.

Rest easy, bro.

[squisher]

Good to hear everything went well, now here's to a speedy recovery.:thumbup:

[Skwerl]

Glad you're home safe, my friend. :thumbup: Kick back and enjoy the time off.

[MasterBlaster]

Break out a cold one and chill!!!

[sawinredneck]

Good to hear it all went well Justin!!!
Good to have that sigh of relief at the end of the day EF?

[sotc]

glad to hear it justin

[stehansen]

Glad to hear everything went well buddy.

[Frans]

Thanks all. Everything did go well.


Freeze 'em & flick 'em! :D

Glad it went o.k.

[Stumper]

Freeze 'em & flick 'em! :D

Glad it went o.k.

Frans, LOL- I had a couple precancerous spots frozen a couple weeks ago-Unfortunately this spot was on the back of my neck and about 7/8ths by 1 1/8 inches. Back where I couldn't see it and didn't think about it until someone asked me about it. I dismssed it as an old scar-Then a few months later I got asked again, looked at it using 2 mirrors and made an appointment with the dermatologist. Like Che said-WEAR SUNSCREEN

[Frans]

Like Che said-WEAR SUNSCREEN

I second that! Damm good advice even for the youngsters.
I have a hard time wearing sunscreen because when I get sweaty I wipe it all off.
So my alternate is to wear hats with a brim, and stay away from ball caps and shirts without a collar.

[vharrison]

Good deal Justin! Take it easy!

[Blinky]

Glad to hear you're all fixed up. Take it easy and enjoy the down time.

[Che]

Glad it went well for you Justin!

My mom has gone through this many times...including the radiation treatments. She's Swedish with light skin that burns easily, my dad is Greek and just tans. I'm hoping I inherited more than just his pig headedness.

The new spray-on sunscreen has been a God send. If you make sure it's the alcohol based clear type, you can just spray it on all exposed areas (spray it on your hands first, then wipe on your face) and get going. No rubbing it in, VERY fast, easy to get on that exact area you're talking about Justin. Great for kids too. Seems to stay on pretty well through sweat.

[vharrison]

The new spray-on sunscreen has been a God send. If you make sure it's the alcohol based clear type, you can just spray it on all exposed areas (spray it on your hands first, then wipe on your face) and get going. No rubbing it in, VERY fast, easy to get on that exact area you're talking about Justin. Great for kids too. Seems to stay on pretty well through sweat.


I love that stuff!

[Burnham]

Good news, Justin. Heal up quick and keep in the shade.

[Frans]

My wife is going in for arthiscopy (sp). Torn meniscus. Cant spell those words worth a damm.
She is going in after Jan.
I hear the healing time is very short and they dont put you under for the operation.

Stumper, heal up quick. Looks like they really dug around in there.

[Stumper]

Frans, Your wife should have a much smaller wound than mine. After removal of the tumor I had a surface wound of 3.4 x 2.7 cm. As the Doc explained-most of that was the surface layer of skin-only in the center did he go into the second layer. Given time the wound would have filled in....but as large as it was it would take a while and given my profession it might have been a pain to try to keep clean and covered plus inhibit me getting back to work.
Since it is hard to pill a circular or wide oval hole closed without puckers he actually enlarged the wound and reshaped it and beveled the interior layer of skin so that he could close it up. He used staples because they hold better and I have an active job. Of course then they give you instructions to do no bending or heavy lifting until the staples are removed..... I gather that my surgeon understands the realities of life and knows active, self employed people are not likely to sit around for 2 weeks doing nothing whn they have a minor wound.

[squisher]

You just take 'er as easy as you can Justin and focus on your healing. And those are orders!:D

[Frans]

You just take 'er as easy as you can Justin and focus on your healing. And those are orders!:D

Obey these instructions!

[TC3]

My Mom has had this procedure many times, although it's usually the flick of a scalpel... not quite so invasive as what you've had done, Justin.
Way to stay on it >>> Seeing your dermatologist regularly to check stuff is the way to go !
Glad things went well, Stumpinest !!!