This will be a quick note just to bring you up to date, and will probably be my last Blog entry for thirty days or so.
Finally got everything cleared. The vascular surgeon here in Albuquerque said there is no problem with my aneurysm as far as surgery is concerned. He feels surgery for the cancer is over-riding any potential problem with the heart. He has conveyed this message to MD Anderson and everything is ready to go - unless we run into another snag of some sort.
I will go to Houston next Tuesday, the 16th, meet with the surgeon the 17th, meet with the rest of the team for prep on Thursday and Friday and go into surgery Monday the 22nd. It is anticipated that I will be in the hospital for ten days and need to stay in Houston until around November 6th. I will come home for a period of recovery with at least one trip back to Houston for follow up sometime in November.
I made it through the radiation and chemotherapy and other procedures with some discomfort, but nothing major. I avoided thinking about the surgery and will continue to try to not think about it. It doesn't sound like it is going to be a pleasant experience, but I know some of you have gone through this kind of thing - and much worse in some cases. I am really not a baby - just a coward!
Right now I have to remind myself that the most unpleasant fact I have to deal with is the fact that too many people know I am a Denver Bronco fan. How embarrassing! However I have found a solution to this problem. When people give me a bad time about being a Bronco fan, I just say; "Oh - I thought you asked if I was a Rockie fan." How about those Rockies!!!!
Anyway - there is no turning back now. Whatever happens is going to happen and I am ready for it. Thanks to all of you for your fantastic support, your thoughts and your prayers and love.
I love you all and will be back to see you soon!
AL
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Hi Al--You have not been aware that I have kept up with your health thru Sue,Dave & Jerry, & have said prayers for your recovery
& am sure that your strong faith & upbeat attitude will help you thru what is to come.
I have not deserted the Broncos, but we all love a winner, so right now it is the Rockies & YOU!
Love,
Virginia
Received your blog this morning,up at 4:30 AM, Im still not back into Mountain time. We just returned from a 7 day Carribian cruise to Grand Caymen, Roatan, Central America, Belize, Central America and Cozumel. Our liquer bill on ship was $925.00 I knew you would be proud of that factoid and I have to tell you that I raised my drink(s)toasting you more than once. I toast you once again because you always taught me to not worry about the little stuff. Your humor and outlook on life will carry you through this ordeal much as it has before,I am sure many times. I have asked some very special people to watch over you and they have all agreed. they will be with you as Val and I will be with you....God's Speed and I look forward to your next blog upon your return..How about Applebees for a cocktail?, I'll be waiting.....Nick
Hey Al,
I'm glad to hear the Doc here has cleared you. You will do just fine and we are all praying for you. Can you son send out a message to all your fans? I look forward to hearing from you and will probably see you at Carmax before you leave. Take care,
Becky Sue
Hey Al...your blogs are SOooo positive and uplifting. You should have been a writer!! Our prayers are certainly with you and we are looking forward to your next blog in a month or so. We are so glad we re-connected with you...even though it was at the Healthplex for PT. Plan to get together with you again soon. You know how old people like to talk about their illnesses. Go Rockies!!! Love....Bunny and Joe
Al, we're all looking forward to your next blog. Thirty days is a long time to wait to be entertained by the Will Rogers of Albuquerque. No excuses about tubes coming out of your nose (and other places!).
You're in the best place in the world for this operation, and we all know MDA's success rate will be enhanced by your result. Got bless you, MM and the boys and their families.
Les and Donna, Betsy and Tom
Al:
I know you will do great! My prayers are that your recovery will go faster than any one expects. I look forward to seeing you when you get back! Keep up the good work.
Love,
Tonya
Al-We are all with you and we are looking forward to seeing you soon. We have been trying to make contact with you every time we get to Albuquerque but we haven't been successful yet. We know everything will be great! There are alot people praying for you!!
Love,
Ken & Lynette Gomez
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