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Posted by Mochakitty on June 16, 2004, at 3:39:00
My 74 year old dad had quadruple bypass surgery last week, and will have surgery for his stomach cancer this week. The cancer hasn't spread. Don't know if part or the entire stomach will have to be removed. Will have to fly back home for the first time in 13 years.
I have suffered from severe social anxiety, advoidant personality disorder, some autistic tendencies, constant suicidal thoughts, and severe depression for over 20 years. I am 35.Been living of my parents. Teh only people I have contact with are my parents and my sister. No one has ever really liked me. I hate going back to my home town, but I will need to provide them support and help my dad out of the hospital after he hopefully recovers. have to leave my cat here.....haven't left her alone for more than half a day for the 4 years I've had her. If my dad dies, I won't be in any condition to help my mom. 74 is too yong. I am so worried about what waits me. Suicide probably. Suicide has constantly been on my mind since I was a teenager. Tried psychiatry, medication, didn't work, felt betrayed by my quack shrink. More later when I get something to eat. Oh btw, i am lso obese at 225 lbs.
Posted by TofuEmmy on June 19, 2004, at 9:24:18
In reply to Dad has stomach cancer, posted by Mochakitty on June 16, 2004, at 3:39:00
Oh my! How did the surgery go? How are you doing after all this stress? Please keep posting.
This board doesn't get a lot of attention, so please consider posting under psyschology or social boards too if you are not already, OK?
Please take care and let us know how you are!
Emmy
Posted by Mochakitty on July 20, 2004, at 11:31:53
In reply to Dad has stomach cancer, posted by Mochakitty on June 16, 2004, at 3:39:00
Only one response after an enitre month? Well screw all of you selfish scumbags!!!!!
Posted by gardenergirl on July 20, 2004, at 14:14:05
In reply to Re: Dad has stomach cancer, posted by Mochakitty on July 20, 2004, at 11:31:53
Wow, you must have a great deal of pain inside. I'm sorry for that. I was wondering, though, if you read the post from Emmy in June. She is right, the Grief board does not get as much traffic as other boards. I'm quite certain that you will be more likely to get responses if you try the psychology or social boards. Those seem to get a great deal of posts from some wonderfully caring, warm, and thoughtful people.
I wish you peace,
gg
Posted by Dr. Bob on July 27, 2004, at 1:51:10
In reply to Re: Dad has stomach cancer, posted by Mochakitty on July 20, 2004, at 11:31:53
> Only one response after an enitre month? Well screw all of you selfish scumbags!!!!!
I'm sorry about your father, but please don't post anything that could lead others to feel accused or put down.
If you have any questions or comments about this or about posting policies in general, or are interested in alternative ways of expressing yourself, please see the FAQ:
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Thanks,
Bob
Posted by Gohanssj on August 5, 2004, at 7:54:22
In reply to Dad has stomach cancer, posted by Mochakitty on June 16, 2004, at 3:39:00
I know what your going through....today I only just found out my dad, who is almost 60, has lung cancer, and its connected to his heart.
Its really hard to talk about right now since im still getting over the shock.
We havent really been really close until just lately, im 16, we only started to really get along since i was 15, But I love him now and have told him, and I do martial arts (shaolin kung fu) and he has said that he wants me to be the best I can be, and he loves me, I am so happy, yet sad at the same time......
He is going tommorow to get more tests to see if it is treatable, yet the doctor said he doubts it is since dad only has one working lung and has had 3 heart attacks, and he went through the vietnam war, so he has been very lucky, plus he has diabeties, but I will try to make the time left as best I can.
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