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Title: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: Mario on August 06, 2006, 09:50:23 AM
I guess I just wanted to say bye for a bit.   We are flying out of Los Angeles this afternoon, but have to leave this morning from Ontario(CA) airport on a shuttle, to L.A. My surgery is tommarrow morning with Dr Brownstein. I really can't believe it is finally here. I want to thank so many of you for being so supportive these last 8 months or so. There have been times I felt so alone and this place was here for me to come to. Also I have learned more than I thought I ever could just hanging around here. For those of you who pray I ask for your prayers that all will go well. ;) We will get on a computer somewhere while we are there to check in I hope in a few days. Will you miss me?

                                             Marco
Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: HelenW on August 06, 2006, 09:55:47 AM
I'll miss you, of course, but with happy thoughts  :) because I can well imagine your joy at this long awaited for event.

My wife lost a breast to cancer many years ago and I heard that it hurts but for you I'm sure the pain will be mitigated by your new sense of freedom and acievement.

I'll be thinking good thoughts for you, Marco, CONGRATULATIONS!
helen
Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: NightAngel on August 06, 2006, 10:29:58 AM
QuoteWill you miss me?

We didn't talk so much as I wish we would, because I'm not good enough in English (I'm sorry Marco) but I was reading your posts and I will definitely miss you a lot!!!!

I wish you all the best tomorrow!!!!!

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Michelle
Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: Buffy on August 06, 2006, 10:30:48 AM
Marco,

I wish you the best of luck honey.

I have not known you for long, but you are a great guy and deserve happiness......

Come back soon...

Buffy

:icon_bunch:
Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: jaded on August 06, 2006, 10:34:57 AM
im so happy for you man. ill have you in my prayers.
be safe
              jaded
Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: Nero on August 06, 2006, 10:57:49 AM
I'll miss you, Marco. And I've got to say that new photo is awesome!
I'll keep you in my thoughts tomorrow. Good luck.

Nero
Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: stephanie_craxford on August 06, 2006, 11:31:28 AM
Godspeed Marco.

Know that we will all be thinking of you both through what is undoubtedly one of the most important events of your life.  May your recovery be uneventful and that you will finally be able to experience the happiness you have sought all this time.

Take care bud, and have a wonderful trip, the trip of your life.

Steph
Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: Dennis on August 06, 2006, 11:44:41 AM
Good luck Marco. If it goes as easily as mine did, you'll be up and wandering around SF in a day or two. Don't do what I did and decide to walk up Lombard Street the day after surgery though.

Looking forward to your post-surgery post!

Dennis
Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: tinkerbell on August 06, 2006, 12:51:58 PM
Hi Marco:

I'm sure you'll read this before your big day tomorrow...I'm so very happy for you Marco and share the joy you must be feeling right now. 
I can't wait to meet you and Pam.
Take care, you kids have a nice flight, enjoy your complementary peanuts and welcome to San Francisco!  We'll keep in touch tomorrow; you know me, I'm nosy and want to know how everything goes before we meet on saturday.. ;D

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Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: umop ap!sdn on August 06, 2006, 02:39:21 PM
Hope all goes well! :)

You look great, BTW.
Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: Cindi Jones on August 06, 2006, 02:42:51 PM
Marco,

Best of luck to you.  I'm sure that you'll feel so much better once this is behind you. Congrats. My best to you and SO.

Cindi
Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: Hazumu on August 06, 2006, 04:16:18 PM
Congratulations, Marco;

Isn't it amazing that these long awaited events have a habit of sneaking up on us?

Karen
Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: Melissa on August 06, 2006, 04:23:18 PM
Congratulations Marco.  Good luck with your surgery.  Let us all know how it went.

Melissa
Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: Jillieann Rose on August 06, 2006, 06:44:46 PM
My prayers are with you Marco.

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:)
Jillieann
Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: LynnER on August 06, 2006, 06:53:15 PM
Best of luck on your trip Maro.  Im so happy your getting what you need  *Hugs*  I'll keep you in my prayers.
Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: Chaunte on August 06, 2006, 08:18:12 PM
Godspeed, Marco!

I hope surgery goes well.  See you when you come back!

Chaunte
Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: taylor on August 06, 2006, 08:42:40 PM
Marco,

Dude this is just awsome! What freedom it will bring for you...take care and let us hear your ok ASAP.

Peace

Taylor
Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: Luc on August 07, 2006, 12:21:43 AM
That's awesome, Marco... I'm so envious. I'll pray it goes well, and I'm sure you'll come out feeling like a new man!

Rafe
Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: Elizabeth on August 07, 2006, 03:16:09 AM
Marco,

I don't know how this thread got passed me yesterday, but it certainly is not because I am not wishing you the best.  I have watched you count down the days to this very important event and know how much you have been looking forward to it.  I hope it brings you the peice of mind that you have been hoping for.

Love always,
Elizabeth
Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: Sarah Louise on August 07, 2006, 09:35:57 AM
Good luck Marco, I hope we can meet sometime after you get back.

Sarah L.
Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: gin on August 07, 2006, 10:33:44 AM
Congratulations Marco!  I'll definately be thinking about you.  I think it's great that you're going after what you need and grabbing at the happiness everyone deserves! -Can't wait to hear from you.
Ginger
Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: tinkerbell on August 09, 2006, 06:02:54 PM
I just talked to Marco and Pam!  Marco's surgery was a success.  Today was his official day out in Frisco; We've made plans and we'll be meeting this saturday.  He sends his regards and best wishes to all of you!



tinkerbell
Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: MarcosGirl on August 09, 2006, 06:44:24 PM
Hi everyone!!!

We just talked to Tinkerbell!!  We are looking forwar to meeting you on Saturday!

I am giving the update, because Marco doesn't feel like typing right now.  He isn't taking the pain medication that they gave him, because he doesn't like the way it makes him feel, so he in a little pain.

His surgery went great!  The doctor said it couldn't have gone better.  He says that Marco will be very pleased with the results.  The day of the surgery, he was really groggy and slept most of the day, but yesterday he was much more alert.  He didn't go out yesterday, just walked around the hotel room.  We are very excited because last night, he started to feel sensation in his right nipple.  He hasn't felt the left one yet, but I'm sure that will come.  This is his first day out and about.  He is doing great!!  We get to see his chest for the first time on Friday.  He gets his drains out then.  We'll see the nipples on Monday...that's when he gets his stitches out.

All is going great!!  Thank you, everyone, for the well wishes, thoughts and prayers!!!!

We love you guys and will check in soon!

:icon_dance: :icon_dance: :icon_dance:
Marco and Pam
Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: Jillieann Rose on August 09, 2006, 08:25:11 PM
Oh Wow that is great Pam.
I will keep praying.
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Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: stephanie_craxford on August 09, 2006, 08:39:59 PM
That is such good news.  I truly hope that his speedy recovery continues, and that you both can finally experience the happiness you have both been seeking.

Steph
Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: umop ap!sdn on August 09, 2006, 10:53:42 PM
Congrats Marco! Glad it was a success! :)
Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: taylor on August 09, 2006, 11:38:35 PM
Marco,

You have truly been in my thoughts and prayers.  Pam thanks for the update for us!

Peace,

Taylor
Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: Buffy on August 09, 2006, 11:41:12 PM
Great news..... congrats Marco

Take it easy, rest up and enjoy your stay.

Part of a long journey hasnow been completed.

Buffy
Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: Melissa on August 10, 2006, 12:14:35 AM
Congratulations Marco.  I bet you will be strutting around with your shirt off after this. :)

Melissa
Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: Cindi Jones on August 10, 2006, 01:10:10 AM
This is truly wonderful news.  I'm sure you will be very happy with the results Marco.

And I do hope you enjoy your stay in the fair city by the bay.  It truly is a wonderful place which I miss from time to time.

Cindi
Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: NightAngel on August 10, 2006, 05:10:40 AM
 

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That really is a wonderful news!!
Thanks for the updates.

take care,


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Michelle
Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: jaded on August 10, 2006, 08:25:25 AM
thats wonderful :)
im glad marco is doing well
i kept him in my prayers
Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: Dennis on August 10, 2006, 09:31:40 AM
Yay Marco. Thanks for the update Pam. Glad it's going well.

Dennis
Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: Mario on August 10, 2006, 05:24:36 PM
 Thanks to everyone. I feel much better today. Went for a walk by the bay with my birthmother. The tempreture here is much cooler so it is a nice break from Southern California 100's. I get my drains out tomarrow.I hope I get to see my chest tommarrow. Then the stitches come out on Friday. Everything is going well sofar. It means alot that you are all are around.

                                   Marco
Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: LynnER on August 10, 2006, 05:33:40 PM
Allright Marco,  Congrats again and glad to see you up, about, and feeling well enough to post  :)

Id give you a hug but it might be a good idea to wait till you heal up abit.  Heal up quick, and Im glad your enjoying your current climate  :)

Take Care
Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: stephanie_craxford on August 10, 2006, 05:39:30 PM
Quote from: Marco on August 10, 2006, 05:24:36 PM
Thanks to everyone. I feel much better today. Went for a walk by the bay with my birthmother. The tempreture here is much cooler so it is a nice break from Southern California 100's. I get my drains out tomarrow.I hope I get to see my chest tommarrow. Then the stitches come out on Friday. Everything is going well sofar. It means alot that you are all are around.

                                   Marco

Yahoo Marco.

It looks like things are going great for you.  That's really good.  It's seems that everything is happening so fast... stitches out on Friday wow.  Well I'm so glad that everything went as you hoped get back here quick, we miss you.

Steph
Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: HelenW on August 10, 2006, 08:11:10 PM
I'm grinning from ear to ear after reading your good news Marco!

My oh my, GOOD FOR YOU ! ! !

Keep taking good care of yourself and let Pam take care of you even if you don't want to be a bother so you can heal up soon.

Get better quick!
helen
Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: Jillieann Rose on August 10, 2006, 08:49:27 PM
Macro,
:icon_wave:
Glad to see your posting already.
I'm praying for you to heal quickly. Take care and hope to see you back soon.
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Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: Mario on August 11, 2006, 08:24:03 PM
I am here agian at my computer access for a moment. My drains came out today. The right one did not hurt, but boy did the left one. I felt every inch of him pulling it out. I did not get to see my chest yet, but Pam did, and said it looks totally like a man chest, nipples are very well placed. I kept saying the stitches come out Friday, but I meant to say Monday. Everyday, I am a bit closer. I am very happy. We meet Tinkerbell  tomorrow. take care all.

                                Marco
                             
Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: Nero on August 11, 2006, 08:27:11 PM
That's great, Marco. Glad to hear everything went well. Take care of yourself.

Nero
Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: Chaunte on August 11, 2006, 08:40:41 PM

Marco,

I'm glad that the surgery went well!

Chaunte
Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: Melissa on August 12, 2006, 12:39:14 AM
That's great.  I did not see this post before replying to your PM. ;)

Melissa
Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: Peggiann on August 12, 2006, 02:25:24 PM
I hope your trip and surgery are safe ones.

I look forword to your posts about it all when your feel well enough when you return.

Smiles,
Peggiann
Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: Mario on August 15, 2006, 01:54:26 PM
Well, it is time to go home. I can't even explain how at peace I already feel with my body. I want to thank everyone agin for your support.

                             Marco
Title: Re: OFF TO SAN FRANCISCO
Post by: Peggiann on August 15, 2006, 04:58:58 PM
Glad to hear you are really feeling such peace. Everyone should be able to enjoy life with all at peace as it should be. How wonderful it is happening for you this way. Be safe on your journey home.

Smiles,
peggiann