[Clough]

actually i just had an image of a bearded man running around the room screaming 'im gonna get cut im gonna get cut and then bumping into a wall.

perhaps some zulus in the corner jumping up and down...for effect.

dont panic,all will be well.

Actually, I am a bearded man! Perhaps you've connected with me in more than one way?

[redhed35]

Actually, I am a bearded man! Perhaps you've connected with me in more than one way?

I know you're a bearded man because you told me in a thread,I just pay attention.

But the zulus,now that's a different matter.

[Clough]

What is zulus, please?

I haven't a clue!

Thanks!

[redhed35]

A zulu is an african warrior,there is a famous film with michael caine it was made about 1964/5...

There is a part in the film where thousands of zulus run down this hill and slaughter british soldiers... its an epic scene.

Hmmm,if you did'nt know zulu I guess my joke flat lined.

[Clough]

A friend is picking me up in about fifteen minutes to take me to my appointment.

Please pray for me and/or send your good thoughts to me!

Going to get cut, today... :eek:

Thanks!

[Clough]

a zulu is an african warrior,there is a famous film with michael caine it was made about 1964/5...

there is a part in the film where thousands of zulus run down this hill and slaughter british soldiers...its an epic scene.

hmmm,if you did'nt know zulu i guess my joke flat lined.

I don't get out much, redhed35!

When my keepers let me out, it's usually at night, when there aren't as many people around! :D

[redhed35]

Hey clough,take a deep breathe,stay in control of your thoughts,don't let them run amouk.

I'm sending positive vibes your way.

[Clough]

hey clough,take a deep breathe,stay in control of your thoughts,dont let them run amouk.

im sending positive vibes your way.

Thank you!

It's going to happen, soon! I'm glad that a nurse friend is going to be with me! I hope that I don't squeeze her hand too hard!

I know that it's something that I just simply need to do! No choice here! Have to do something...

These things are getting bigger! Plus, I'm starting to freak out!

I'm going to probably one of the best surgeons in the area!

Bless his heart! I'm glad that he's willing to help me!

I know, I'm just a pansy! Many people go through so much... endure so much pain...

Why am I so afraid?

[Clough]

Got to go now...

Will report back as to how things went!

Thanks!

[redhed35]

Because it's the unknown,will all fear what we don't know,what might be,our imaginations conjure up the worst.

Your being proactive in your health.

Fear is fear, and hurt is hurt,is does not matter if your terrified of spiders or seeing a surgeon,its fear.

Think back on your life,is this the worst thing that you have ever faced?

If so,when its done,whatever the outcome,know that you faced your fear head on,and that's takes courage.

[Clough]

Update:

Just got back from visiting the doctor.

He wants to operate at the hospital. Needs to also do a skin graft. Wants to go down to the bone. I'll be awake during the whole thing.

Operation is in two weeks.

He's 99% sure that it's basil cell carcinoma.

A nurse also took pictures of it. I asked her if that would be on the Internet. She assured me that it wouldn't be.

Thank you all for your concern, prayers and good thoughts!

[Clough]

because its the unknown,will all fear what we dont know,what might be,our imaginations conjure up the worst.

your being proactive in your health.

fear is fear, and hurt is hurt,is does not matter if your terrified of spiders or seeing a surgeon,its fear.

think back on your life,is this the worst thing that you have ever faced?

if so,when its done,whatever the outcome,know that you faced your fear head on,and thats takes courage.

No, it's not the worst thing that I've ever faced.

You give an excellent perspective on things, redhed35!

Thank you so much!

[thisisit]

It's good you didn't wait any longer, Clough! It sounds like the doctor knows what he's doing. A skin graft will help you heal faster and give a better look once it is healed.

[Clough]

Have you had experience with or known people who've had skin grafts, thisisit?

I would appreciate hearing what experience people have had with them.

Thanks!

[redhed35]

See all went OK, and you were running around singing 'im going to be cut'!

All you have to do now is put your head down and your shoulder to the work that's needs to be done.

Easy peesy.

[Clough]

see all went ok, and you were running around singing 'im gonna be cut'!

all you have to do now is put your head down and your shoulder to the work thats needs to be done.

easy peesy.

Yeah, I was singing, "I'm gonna be cut!"

Well, it's now a certainty that I am going to be cut, and I have a date with the surgeon and his knife for that!

Is it really going to be that easy?

Thanks!

[redhed35]

We all have mountains to climb clough,how you view that mountain is important,is it too hard? Or is it achievable?. others have done it,so can you... your embarking a personal learning journey,your going to learn a lot about yourself during this time.

Writing about the experience will help you reflect.

Be brave be strong and be true to your feelings and you can't go too far wrong.

Sounds like a lot of codswallop!

But it has worked for me,hell,it might work for you too.

[Clough]

What's "codswallop", please?

Thanks!

[redhed35]

What's "codswallop", please?

Thanks!

Nonsense,I guess is the best description.

[Clough]

Well, you've just taught me a new word then, redhed35!