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Archive for May, 2004

Back Home to Family

Posted by Ramesh on May 31st, 2004

Finally I¡¯m home.  Today Dr. Brunson came and removed the drainage tube, got a final X-ray check and released me from the hospital.  Of course, he gave lots of instructions related to eating and taking care of myself.  It all appears quite simple and straight forward.  The most important thing is that on January 30, [...]

Five legs

Posted by Ramesh on May 29th, 2004

“The hardest part of gaining any new idea is sweeping out the false idea occupying that niche.” (Robert Heinlein) I have started thinking about the ¡®balanced life¡¯ and will share some of my thoughts, observations, and your points here not just in one mail, but in multiple mails.  The topic is too complex for me [...]

Why do surgery, when cancer has disappeared?

Posted by Ramesh on May 28th, 2004

Today was a very good learning day.  One question that was never answered satisfactorily was why was the surgery?  Could we do without it?  Except for some answers from doctors which were kind of satisfactory, no good convincing answers came through.  Today first, Dr. Brunson mentioned that he is very pleased with the pathology report.  [...]

What is the difference between a surgeon and a nurse

Posted by Ramesh on May 27th, 2004

Today my dinner line was clogged.  That means the food line feeding directly to my stomach was not working.  About 5 different nurses tried to flush it and clean it so it could be connected.  Nothing worked.  It appears that many times the food starts drying up and then becomes solid there – on doctor [...]

Back to blogs

Posted by Ramesh on May 26th, 2004

I am here exactly one week after I wrote my blogs last time. Suzi, THANKS for keeping all important and relevant information coming to people.  I noted that you were very thorough in providing important details.  I really appreciate your efforts in doing this for me.  Maybe I will have to say one good thing [...]