Hey Everyone! Sorry!

[Solly Mack]

I'm OK. I have had a lot of doctor visits lately with more to go. If that wasn't enough we've recently learned that my husband needs surgery.

Seems some Iraq vets have developed tumors on their backs and my husband is one of them. He had one removed when we lived in Germany (non-cancerous) and now he has 6 more. The doctors don't believe they are cancerous but they do want them removed. Of course I'm still worried about the tumors being cancer. We'll know soon enough. Surgery is next week.

Over Thanksgiving my brother-in-law was hospitalized with a serious condition, so I was busy with that. His meds (cholesterol) were destroying the muscles in his legs. It's a possible side-effect. He couldn't walk at all. He is now better and getting stronger. His meds have been changed.

On top of all of that, we are preparing to retire and move. Lots of work, classes, paperwork & housecleaning involved.

It's been a crazy time. Very busy and very stressful.


I am sorry for not letting you guys know sooner. I didn't mean for anyone to worry.

You all mean the world to me and I should have made the effort to let you all know.

Again, I'm sorry!


Love you all!!

Solly

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. My dear Solly Mack!

Wow, you sure have been through the wringer lately!

I am so glad to hear you're doing well, and sorry about everyone else. Thanks for letting us know!

[Solly Mack]

2. Hi, CaliforniaPeggy!

:hugs:

Everything just hit at once, or so it seemed.

I feel awful for not letting everyone know sooner.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. No worries, sweetie.............we know you're OK now!

[Crewleader]

4. So happy to hear from you!

You have had a lot on your plate and we all certainly understand and truly are relieved you're OK.

Hubby will be in my prayers and stay in touch when you can. Best of everything on your move and

we love you too!

[Solly Mack]

5. Thanks, Crewleader.

Love ya!

[Celebration]

6. when it rains it pours!

But the sun will come out tomorrow!

Tell your brother in law to look into Coenzyme Q10. Everyone who is on or has been on statin drugs should be taking it.

Mainly though, try to take it easy, and take advantage of your latitude and get some more woodpecker photos!!

Sending vibes to hubby!!

[Solly Mack]

8. Thanks! I'll tell him that!

I'll try and get some photos.

[handmade34]

7. ....

[Solly Mack]

9. Hey!

[Curmudgeoness]

10. Good to know that you are doing ok.

Things sound hectic, and too many problems, but at least it sounds like all will resolve itself. We all understand that there are times when we are too busy to worry about DU and the computer. I guess that it is worrying about your health that makes it matter.

[Solly Mack]

11. Thanks, Curmudgeoness!

I'm seeing a little light...and hoping nothing else pops up.

[NV Whino]

12. Glad to see you

I hope things start to ease up soon.

[Solly Mack]

13. Thanks, NV Whino!

Me, too!

[Blue_In_AK]

14. Very good to know that you're okay.

[Solly Mack]

23. Thank you, Blue

[Adsos Letter]

15. No apologies needed!

I'm just glad to hear you are ok. for you, and for hubby and brother.

[Solly Mack]

22. Thanks, Adsos Letter.

Still, it was wrong of me and I do feel bad about it.


It was all I could do to focus on what was in front of me. I got some help with that and feel better.

[Mira]

16. So happy you surfaced and are in one piece and continue to be well.

I'm wishing the same to come for your husband and brother in law. You have your hands full. All we needed is to know you are OK after what you personally have suffered.
A big communal hug goes out to you.

[Solly Mack]

21. Thanks, Mira.

I'm OK. The peg tube needs to come out and I'll know when in January 2015. I'm not gaining weight but I am now holding steady. My blood work is good. I have another scan in January and that will let me know if I'm still cancer free.

I am sorry I worried everyone.

[Mira]

24. You are loved and we missed you! n/t

[mnhtnbb]

17. So glad you checked in!

Sorry to hear about your husband's and BIL's difficulties; sounds like 2014 can't be over soon enough for your family. Hope 2015 brings better health all around!

When you retire and move, will you stay in your area?

[Solly Mack]

20. Hey! Thanks!

2014 was memorable, if nothing else.

We're staying in the state until my current cancer doctors release me. They will set up appointments with doctors in the state we're moving to later. My doctors were worried about my moving too soon and without referrals.

[mnhtnbb]

36. Oh, moving. Ugh! It's hard enough just to downsize or move across town,

but to move to another state is a BIG change. All new everything!

Have you identified exactly where you are going? Family nearby?

[alfredo]

18. Has he signed up at the VA? If not, do it ASAP.

If this is service related, they have to take care of him and all costs related to the illness.

[Solly Mack]

19. He's in their evaluation process.

We're doing it by the book and hitting every page along the way. He has to be officially retired to be officially signed up though. His evals are for both the VA and his active duty, soon to be retired status.

We've kept our own records to make sure every little ache and pain was documented.

Thanks!

[alfredo]

25. Sounds like you're doing the right things.

What helped me was I was the third person in a row that went down with injury from this one mail route. If there is a history for the same illness, and those sufferers got the service related designation, your case gets stronger.

Get in touch with his Iraq comrades and see if they have the same ailments. That's what helped me with the VA. I got 10%, but that's what I expected. I get $130 a month for bilateral tinnitus and hearing loss. The letters sent from my Army buddies attesting to the same issues, and acting as character witnesses helped a whole lot. There's a lot of deaf O5h20's out there. Morse Intercept - 05h20

[elleng]

26. Thank goodness!

I've been out today, but was thinking of you.

[Solly Mack]

30. Thanks, elleng!

I took a nap earlier and now I'm wide awake.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

27. Glad you are ok. Good vibes your family's way !

[Solly Mack]

31. Thanks, Laura PourMeADrink.

Much appreciated!

[Mz Pip]

28. Thanks for checking in.

Missed you but it sounds like you have more thane nought to deal with.

Hang in there and know that we are all sending good thoughts your way.

[Solly Mack]

32. Hey, Mz Pip!

I've missed you too!

I've missed everyone. Just busy...and a little stressed.

[CC]

29. Good to see you posting

and wow no wonder you haven't been. Sending well wishes to all in your family. Edits out the VA stuff as it seems you are on it.

[Solly Mack]

33. Thanks, CC!

It's been one heck of a year.

[CrispyQ]

34. So good to hear from you, Solly!

Although I'm sorry to hear about your husband's troubles. Sending positive vibes your way!

[Solly Mack]

38. Thanks,CrispyQ!

[JohnnyRingo]

35. Best of wishes.

Ever the optimist, I'm hopeful that your ordeal will have a positive conclusion.

I'm very sorry that you and yours have to suffer through this health setback, but know I'm (we're) thinking of you. Good luck!

[Solly Mack]

39. Thanks, JohnnyRingo

It's been a suck year but I tend to be an optimist too.

[bluesbassman]

37. Thanks for the update!

Best wishes to your husband, hoping all turns out benign. Also to your BIL that the med change is successful. And of course to you for continued good news!

[Solly Mack]

40. Thanks, bluesbassman!