DandJofAZ

[Hawken50]

Healing prayers up

[Red Badger]

Any Update, Russell?

[russell shaffer]

Doug is slowly gaining on his recovery.  The burns are healing well and the donor sites where the skin grafts were removed are fine.  He is working on getting range of movement in his right arm because things tighten up when the grafts heal.  I called him a couple of days ago and he was out walking with his wife so that is a good sign.  He is in really good spirits I think, and sounding better that since he started the chemo.  The fog is going away - now he has to get some strength back so he can have a good summer. 

[Red Badger]

 

[Hanshi]

Yes, let's have the very best of outcomes; okay?

[DandJofAZ]

My thoughts and prayers are with you Doug for a speedy recovery. Sounds like I need to send you another eagle feather!

Burned Strap on feather.  Found it strapless in pile of burned cloths,  If my hands would work right,I might be able to fix it to wear again.  It  sure saw me through the worst of my cancer--worn every day!!
I'm  going to need more surgery as I am splitting scar tissue and growing ropes under my right arm.  They tear and stretch leaving gaping holes that leak and soak my shirt.
Doug

[Hawken50]

Dang...you are really goin threw it brother,,,Prayers upon the wind for healing

[redhawk]

Doug, got a feather made to send you and deer season came in and somehow I got sidetracked. I'll get you one out. I may wait til after Xmas so it won't get lost in the hustle and bustle of Xmas . Is your address the same?

[DandJofAZ]

My thoughts and prayers are with you Doug for a speedy recovery. Sounds like I need to send you another eagle feather!

The one I could still wear burned off.  Recovered feather and part of beads and one horn pipe from burned clothing pile.  Was just able to rebuild one last week.  4 hours to untie knot, restring feather. 4 beads and one horn pipe. Fingers still don't work too well, but perseverance got me through.  Wearing full time again and will for life to hold back the big C and recover as much as I can from burns.  Thanks  Doug

[DandJofAZ]

Surgery on Monday, working so far--Esophagus stricture ,Acute esophagitis with extensive ulceration, inability to swallow.  Second time around.  Last one lasted 5 weeks.  Bigger stretch this time and more scarring removed.  Tested non- malignant last time, looking for same pathology report this time.
  If I can make it for three months without closure again, I will be back in for repeat of procedure and again 3 months later, hopefully for last time.. Time will tell.  Just don't seem to stay out of Dr's hands very long.  Cancer still in remission.  Next testing/scans in August.  Hope to get in for spinal injections for pain relief later this month (old military time injury).

Doug

[Hanshi]

I had to have the esophagus stretching done a few years back so I could swallow.  So far, so good.  My best wishes for your complete recovery and comfort, Doug.

[Red Badger]

prayers still going out for you - the wife actually thought I had gone back to smoking with all the tobacco smoke I am sending into t he sky for all my recovering friends :)  Worth it if these prayers are getting to the places they need to be to help!

Jim

[William]

Any updates lately?

[DandJofAZ]

               ONLY SON KILLED BY TRAIN TODAY.  I was train engineer/conductor with 4 fatalities under my belt and know what that does to a person..  Out of here for now. 
Doug

[Red Badger]

Prayers Up - tried to call, no answer...


update : Doug called and we talked for a few minutes... He needs our support folks....