| Author | Message | ||
| susan
Moderator Username: susan Post Number: 123 Registered: 5-2002 |
You all know I don't post much... Mica is the voice you hear most often from Alembic. Besides, all of you already do so well supporting and informing each other of all things Alembic. I generally just enjoy reading all your postings. I am making this post so all of you hear it directly from me and not from a second or third hand source. Short story...what started as feeling run down for almost a year, but really funky this past summer, progressed to testing in September which resulted in a diagnosis of cancer in October...Endometrial (uterine) to be specific. I'm home and resting, and completely cancer free. Longer story...Surgery was on 11-25. It was performed with a very hi-tech Da Vinci robotic assisted surgery machine at Kaiser Sacramento... how Alembic is that? I had a great surgical and anesthesiologist team. Pathology report Grade 2 Stage 1. They got it all...no chemo required. This is the best news you can have. As my wonderful surgeon said on my first consultation for surgery, “If you had to go to the Cancer Store and pick one...this would be the one to pick.” In the same meeting she also said “you have to leave in better shape than you came in...do no harm.” This convinced me I would be in good hands. She was good to her word. I am requiring a lot of post op care at home. This is coming from Mica and Ron. I know you are a patient group but if we are working on current items that involve me, Mica or Ron you'll have to be more patient for the next few weeks. I don't expect to be back at the office until the new year. Though the incisions were small, it was still major abdominal surgery, and it just takes time to heal. Finally...the reason I am having a positive result is that I did not ignore the first warning sign but acted immediately. As most of our members are men...my encouragement in general is to listen to your body and check things out if out of your norm. There are no stupid questions when it comes to your health. Specifically for the women in your lives...if they have any unusual bleeding either before or during menopause get to the doctor without delay. This is the one cancer that gives you a heads up and a chance for a positive outcome like mine. | ||
| terryc
Senior Member Username: terryc Post Number: 2453 Registered: 11-2004 |
News like that doesn't come easy and I guess I speak for all us on here that we are glad that it all went well and you are on the road to recovery. Get well and stay well and don't rush back to work, having had a major cartharsis myself suddenly everything comes into perspective. All the best for your recovery here from the UK. Terry Capewell | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 4637 Registered: 5-2009 |
Dear Susan , It is most certainly good to read that your prognosis is that of a positive report. I have to admit that I was very concerned and worried for you when I first started to read, still am . I wish for comfort and joy for you and of course your entire family during this time of healing. Love and Best Wishes all around , Wolf | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 1708 Registered: 11-2004 |
Speedy recovery to you, Susan. So glad to hear you didn't ignore the warning signs and that they caught things early. Rest, recharge and don't rush back. | ||
| 811952
Senior Member Username: 811952 Post Number: 2412 Registered: 10-2003 |
Much love, Susan, from the entire family. Here's to a speedy and full recovery, and hopefully another visit with you and yours in 2016. John | ||
| growlypants
Intermediate Member Username: growlypants Post Number: 153 Registered: 3-2011 |
Thanks for letting us all know - we are a family, right? I wish you all the best, I'm very glad to hear they got it all, and rest up!! Happy Holidays. | ||
| edwardofhuncote
Senior Member Username: edwardofhuncote Post Number: 710 Registered: 6-2014 |
So glad to hear you'll be alright Ms. W. Just get well before you come back... work will keep. Best Wishes to you and Family. =) | ||
| tubeperson
Senior Member Username: tubeperson Post Number: 526 Registered: 5-2005 |
I am glad to hear that you are recovering, and it certainly helps that you have a strong support system. Having spent much of 2014 and early 2015 in the hospital, I truly understand the recovery process. Blessings from here out for you and the crew, I will always keep you in mind. | ||
| elwoodblue
Senior Member Username: elwoodblue Post Number: 1777 Registered: 6-2002 |
Really happy to hear your on the mend, All my best thoughts of joy and comfort to you and your wonderful attendants : ) | ||
| rraymond
Senior Member Username: rraymond Post Number: 415 Registered: 6-2002 |
Congrats Susan, glad to hear you're on the road to recovery. You, Ron, Mica and everybody on the Alembic team, have a restful, wonderful holiday season. Reid | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 11997 Registered: 5-2002 |
This is as good an outcome as one could hope for. I am very happy to hear you are doing so well. Of course with Mica and Ron by your side, you are being well cared for. | ||
| stephenr
Intermediate Member Username: stephenr Post Number: 147 Registered: 9-2014 |
Hope you recover and heal up as quickly as possible! You are blessed to have such an amazing family and the love of Ron and Mica to support and help take care of you at a time like this. So glad to hear of a positive outcome to a frightening situation. Rest, reflect and enjoy the opportunity to be grateful... Stephen | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 4805 Registered: 6-2002 |
Get well soon Susan, it's good to know you are survivor. Jazzyvee | ||
| smokin_dave
Senior Member Username: smokin_dave Post Number: 439 Registered: 10-2002 |
Godspeed on your recovery Susan.So glad that you are in capable hands. Dave | ||
| bonesrad
Intermediate Member Username: bonesrad Post Number: 121 Registered: 5-2002 |
Best wishes for a complete recovery. Bones | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 6293 Registered: 7-2004 |
Under the circumstances, this is the best Xmas/Channukah present our little community could possibly hope for this holiday season. Take as long as you need, Susan, and then take a little more. Health is more important than anything else. With all the love being sent your way, you're sure to make a complete recovery. Bill, tgo | ||
| rv_bass
Junior Username: rv_bass Post Number: 33 Registered: 8-2014 |
Scary to read, even scarier for you and your family. Bad craziness as the good Dr. Duke would say. Very glad to hear the procedure was a success, and kudos to you for listening to yourself and taking early action. All the best to you, Susan, for a speedy recovery, and to your family for enduring such a stressful time. Rob | ||
| keith_h
Senior Member Username: keith_h Post Number: 2327 Registered: 2-2005 |
Susan. I'm glad to hear the surgery went well. I had been hoping for a good outcome when I had heard about your situation. Here's to a quick recovery. Keith | ||
| hammer
Senior Member Username: hammer Post Number: 812 Registered: 9-2009 |
Susan: Very appreciative of the fact that they caught it so soon. Also thankful that you've got a proximal support team, including your family, and health care professionals who are able to provide you with the physical supports you need, and a distal support network that can provide the social, psychological, and other things that are just as necessary. Get well soon! | ||
| jimmyj
Senior Member Username: jimmyj Post Number: 616 Registered: 8-2008 |
Dear Susan, Congratulations on diagnosing, taking action, and conquering the situation. With the proper high-tech twist, of course! Please allow yourself to lay low as long as you can - like until you're bored silly and feel you absolutely must to get back to your desk! Big love to you and the family, Jimmy J | ||
| chinacat
New Username: chinacat Post Number: 10 Registered: 8-2014 |
Susan: Great news!!! Wishing you all the best for a speedy recovery! | ||
| jcdlc72
Senior Member Username: jcdlc72 Post Number: 453 Registered: 11-2009 |
Susan: As it has been already said, this is the best outcome for such a situation, and I feel real glad not only for your recovery (which I wish is speedy and hassle-free), but also for knowing Mica and Ron are there for you in such a loving and expedite way. I send from here the strongest healing vibes, tons of positive energy, and a little bit of the sun of the Caribbean just to keep you smiling! | ||
| slawie
Senior Member Username: slawie Post Number: 837 Registered: 8-2002 |
All the best to you. In this modern world it is comforting to know that things such as what you have experienced are possible. God bless Susan | ||
| bigredbass
Senior Member Username: bigredbass Post Number: 2510 Registered: 9-2002 |
This is wonderful, wonderful news about my favorite guitar goddess, my one true Bass Whisperer if there ever was one. A hell of a way to F I N A L L Y get a break from the office, though, I must say. You have been a wonderful friend and mentor to me, and I am so happy you dodged the bullet. My Very Best to You and family, and this will, absolutely be a MERRY CHRISTMAS. Get well soon, kiddo !! Joey Wilson | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 6294 Registered: 7-2004 |
Under the circumstances, this is the best Xmas/Channukah present our little community could possibly hope for this holiday season. Take as long as you need, Susan, and then take a little more. Health is more important than anything else. With all the love being sent your way, you're sure to make a complete recovery. Bill, tgo | ||
| edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 2149 Registered: 5-2002 |
Thank you for checking in, Susan. You've been on our minds. I'm so glad everything went well and that you have at least two people there with you who are determined to take great care of you! Everything we need out here in bass (and guitar) land can wait for your return. Much love to the whole family from all of us! Edwin (and Dawn and Xander) Who has what looks like two bellybuttons from abdominal surgery and had to go on the road for a month a week after going under the knife. Much better to rest up and heal properly. | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 3720 Registered: 10-2002 |
Get well soon Susan. As everyone has said, take it easy and recuperate fully before you even think about returning. We'll be thinking of you over here in Scotland Graeme | ||
| mtjam
Advanced Member Username: mtjam Post Number: 350 Registered: 11-2011 |
Susan, so glad to hear that you are doing well. It sounds like you are in good hands! | ||
| mario_farufyno
Senior Member Username: mario_farufyno Post Number: 1119 Registered: 9-2008 |
Good recovery and my best wishes, Susan. | ||
| flpete1uw
Senior Member Username: flpete1uw Post Number: 591 Registered: 11-2011 |
Thoughts and prayers Susan, Not many companies would be as forthright in these affairs especially with someone as critical to the operations as you. But Alembic runs as a family and that family spirit flows outward into making extended families. Having spoke with a few people at Alembic I know you are in good loving hands. God Bless and Peace towards a speedy recovery. Pete | ||
| serialnumber12
Senior Member Username: serialnumber12 Post Number: 1126 Registered: 12-2004 |
...'Customer to factory' | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 1759 Registered: 2-2011 |
Thank God for early detection & complete eradication! Praying for a complete & speedy recovery Susan! | ||
| edwardofhuncote
Senior Member Username: edwardofhuncote Post Number: 712 Registered: 6-2014 |
I *really* like Keavin's comment... was thinking something along those lines last night. Having joined this clientele' only 18 months ago, it's not just somebody who built our instruments on the other end of this thread, and I've never once felt like I was just a client. As an aside, to reiterate Ms. W.'s advice, one of my co-workers (and close friends) was diagnosed with almost exactly the same cancer this Fall. She immediately had the orthoscopic surgery, and after some time off to recover, is back on duty, completely cancer-free. Get it checked! | ||
| paulman
Senior Member Username: paulman Post Number: 462 Registered: 2-2005 |
Glad you are speedily recovering, and that you are free of offending cells. Thanks for all you've done, and glad you for all you will do! | ||
| 5a_quilt_top
Junior Username: 5a_quilt_top Post Number: 32 Registered: 6-2012 |
All in all, a very positive outcome for what could've been a much worse scenario. Kudos to you for early detection and having the courage to confront and quickly deal with what you instinctively knew was not normal - you are very adept at listening to your body and it paid off. Kudos to your medical support team for a very complete and careful examination, correct diagnosis, excellent treatment and thorough, caring follow through. Kudos to your immediate family (and extended Alembic family) for love and support. With all of that in your favor, this temporary unpleasantness will soon be a distant memory and you will emerge stronger, better and more focused - ready to guide the Alembic ship into a future filled with creativity and endless possibilities. All of us look forward to sharing that journey with you for many years to come! | ||
| dfung60
Senior Member Username: dfung60 Post Number: 621 Registered: 5-2002 |
Susan - I'm so glad to hear of your great outcome! Best wishes for a speedy recuperation. And, to you and all the Wickersham and Alembic family, have a restful and renewing holiday break! DF | ||
| wayne
Advanced Member Username: wayne Post Number: 232 Registered: 5-2002 |
Much love from Texas!! C-Ya...…wayne | ||
| dtothec
Member Username: dtothec Post Number: 75 Registered: 3-2015 |
Susan, best wishes for a speedy recovery! | ||
| pauldo
Senior Member Username: pauldo Post Number: 1572 Registered: 6-2006 |
Susan, I love your attitude. I don't like where you shop. (cancer store) | ||
| cozmik_cowboy
Senior Member Username: cozmik_cowboy Post Number: 1983 Registered: 10-2006 |
OK, I admit the thread title had me thinking we'd be reading about another type of problem....... So glad the news is happy, Susan! Peter | ||
| richbass939
Senior Member Username: richbass939 Post Number: 1238 Registered: 11-2004 |
Susan, I am sorry to hear about your health issues but very happy to hear that things are going as well as they are. All the best to you. Rich | ||
| kilowatt
Intermediate Member Username: kilowatt Post Number: 144 Registered: 12-2004 |
Susan, So happy that you are feeling better. Best wishes for your complete recovery. In a situation such as this, the love and support of friends and family can really make a difference. You have an impressive support system! Regards, Pete | ||
| ed_too
Member Username: ed_too Post Number: 51 Registered: 3-2011 |
Susan, I just want to add my good wishes to those everyone else has sent. I'll be hoping for a wonderful year to come for you and yours. Ed | ||
| xlrogue6
Advanced Member Username: xlrogue6 Post Number: 313 Registered: 8-2002 |
Susan, hope your recovery goes smoothly and quickly, and NO MORE SHOPPING AT THE CANCER STORE, dammit! | ||
| susan
Moderator Username: susan Post Number: 124 Registered: 5-2002 |
Hi to All, Many thanks for all your good vibes...it actually does help with recovery :-) Hardest part is doing almost nothing for someone who is used to doing a lot. Can't bend over to pick up anything and can't reach up to get a cup if on a second shelf. No hugging for fear of bumping the belly and disturbing the 6 incisions...ouch! Grandson had a hard time with this one at first because he likes to sit on my lap and talk to me. And...of course we are a very huggy family...so Air hugs only for the moment are just fine. Love to All-Susan | ||
| artswork99
Moderator Username: artswork99 Post Number: 2060 Registered: 7-2007 |
Big ((((((((( AIR HUG ))))))))) for you Susan! | ||
| 811952
Senior Member Username: 811952 Post Number: 2416 Registered: 10-2003 |
 Much love. John | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 1764 Registered: 2-2011 |
Huge Cyber Hug! It may not feel as good as the real thing but the sentiment is the same! Continued prayers for a speedy recovery! | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 4649 Registered: 5-2009 |
Hello Susan , it is great to read that you are in good sprit during this recovery time . I hope that you also enjoy any music and video as part of your rest . I am also sending you these ;<((((((( Air Hugs ! <{[((( Air Hugs ! And a Smile ! Wolf | ||
| jcdlc72
Senior Member Username: jcdlc72 Post Number: 456 Registered: 11-2009 |
If I'm connected to the Internet via WiFi, does this apply as an Air Hug? A Cyber Hug? A Cyber Air Hug? Well, so be it, whichever it may be! | ||
| rv_bass
Junior Username: rv_bass Post Number: 37 Registered: 8-2014 |
((((((Big Air Hug from New England)))))) Rest up and get well soon! | ||
| peoplechipper
Senior Member Username: peoplechipper Post Number: 647 Registered: 2-2009 |
Susan, healing vibes from here too; so glad you got it diagnosed early, it makes it all so much easier... my ex had ovarian cancer which she caught early, thankfully, and she was asking me for advice since I'd been through Melanoma which was also caught early...anyway, big difference between a Hysterectomy and a chunk outta your face...Healing vibes from Vancouver and for everyone else reading GET YOUR STUFF CHECKED OUT!!! if it seems weird, maybe it is...Tony | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 6296 Registered: 7-2004 |
With all the air hugs being sent your way, Susan, it's getting down right windy here in California! If the Beatles were right and "All you need is love" you have enough to keep you running Alembic for many years to come! Bill, tgo | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 12008 Registered: 5-2002 |
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| lidon2001
Senior Member Username: lidon2001 Post Number: 558 Registered: 4-2005 |
Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Tom | ||
| hydrargyrum
Senior Member Username: hydrargyrum Post Number: 1249 Registered: 3-2004 |
Positive thoughts from here. | ||
| byoung
Senior Member Username: byoung Post Number: 1473 Registered: 12-2004 |
Susan, I know we talked before you were diagnosed, but wanted you to know that we're continuing in prayer for you, and looking forward to seeing you soon! Bradley | ||
| southpaw
Advanced Member Username: southpaw Post Number: 285 Registered: 12-2004 |
Susan, Godspeed on your recovery. I am glad to hear you are doing well. When I visited in October you mention a medical test the day before but did not elaborate, understandably. We had a wonderful chat that I truly enjoyed and you seemed in good spirits. I am glad to hear all is well, please rest and let Ron, Mica, Mary and the gang handle the shop for now. You are in our prayers. |
