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FireSoul · « **Reply #30 on:** November 06, 2007, 01:03:59 pm »

Here's news directly from my friends:

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Yves' parents were there, my mother spoke to them for a good hour
while visiting Yves.

He's opened his eyes when the nurse said "Yves, your parents are
here!" and just like he did to me he was focusing on them until the
heavy drugs got him to close his eyes again.

His right side isn't as responsive but is now moving (only his
arm/hand for now) but Yves mother has confirmed that he grabs their
hands and specifically goes for her wedding ring & plays with it.
The drugs he's on are still pretty strong and will be off the heavy
stuff soon and therefore, should be pretty conscious soon (that's me
hoping here, not a fact).

Yves just left (~30 mins ago) for an MRI., Doc wants a full 3D scan
of his body. Re-confirmed that he thinks he took 100% of the tumor
and thus was very happy with the surgery.

We're still waiting for the result of the tumor, his potential
cancer, the conversation was more supportive than a questionnaire as
I'm sure we'll find out soon enough about all that.

All in all, this is awesome news.

-Fab.

FA Frey XC · « **Reply #31 on:** November 06, 2007, 01:12:44 pm »

WOO HOO !!!!

Keeping the FAITH!

Regards,

KBF-Crim · « **Reply #32 on:** November 06, 2007, 01:50:06 pm »

Fight the fight..

Fedman NCC-3758 · « **Reply #33 on:** November 06, 2007, 01:57:20 pm »

FireSoul · « **Reply #34 on:** November 06, 2007, 10:38:10 pm »

I've made arrangements to go and see him. I've taken a week off and I'm gonna fly to Ottawa from where I am right now, California.

... this is what I got today in my email from one of my pals there:

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Tuesday's update:
Yves was still "status quo".
Still in a semi-coma.
Talking to the nurse (that can't really say anything, since we're not
"family"), she told me that he's sometimes responsive. It happens that when
she asks Yves to lift his arms, he does.

I told Yves that Lanthier is really worried about him, and that he's coming
down this weekend to see him.
At that, Yves opened his eyes, started to breath quicker and started to move
both hands.
The light's on.

I don't know if it damage or drugs...the nurse really can't talk.
Hopefully, when I stop by Yves' parents would be there somethime soon. I'll
ask if I can ask some questions to Yves' doctor...you know that questions
that are all on our minds.

Next update tomorrow.

FireSoul · « **Reply #35 on:** November 07, 2007, 12:56:25 pm »

Looks like he's pulling through.. *whew*..

Here's the best news yet:

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Yves was getting a bath 'bout 45mins ago by the nurses (he's gota hook
me up!), he's responding very well, his brother Alain was with him
yesterday and telling him everything that's happened to him while Yves
attention was completely focused on Alain the entire time.

His right side if functional but a bit weak., his parents asked for
physio and doctors said yes right away (good news!). Hasn't spoken yet
but responds to pretty much everything the nurses & doctors ask now.

No new from the MRI and the biopsy on the tumor. Hoping for tomorrow.

It seems there was 2 tumors, one beside the exploded one, which was the
main cause for immediate surgery and the belief that the cancer is
spreading fast. The good news is that it might have been the same tumor
with 2 lumps, we won't know until we hear of the MRI results.

Yves is in no pain at all, is improving and allot more conscious.

Dash Jones · « **Reply #36 on:** November 07, 2007, 05:13:23 pm »

Glad to hear he's improving and hope they got all of it.

Nemesis · « **Reply #37 on:** November 07, 2007, 07:07:52 pm »

KBF-Kapact · « **Reply #38 on:** November 07, 2007, 09:10:10 pm »

I've been following along, and awfully glad to hear that things seem to be looking up. Please continue to post updates.

Kapact

The_Joker · « **Reply #39 on:** November 08, 2007, 02:04:15 am »

I've been absent of late and just saw this. I'm very glad to hear that his condition is improving.

Steve

FireSoul · « **Reply #40 on:** November 09, 2007, 10:35:15 am »

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Fab took the time to joke around Yves with one liners and groaners...Yves could always best Fab with those.

Confirmed by the nurses:
Yves' more interactive, though he's still sleepy and zones out from time to time.
MRIs are not alraming, and they take more everyday.
Yves will have to go through chemo for several months.

Time will tell how Yves will recover...but considering it has been 4 days since the surgery, the nurses say it's encouraging.

Bonk · « **Reply #41 on:** November 09, 2007, 11:00:18 am »

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his parents asked for physio and doctors said yes right away

That is good news! I think physiotherapy is great, it is amazing how they can get stuff working again. Strafer is still in my thoughts and prayers and it is good to hear he is improving and will be getting physiotherapy. Thanks for the update.

FA Frey XC · « **Reply #42 on:** November 10, 2007, 09:17:03 am »

As I know at some point Strafer will be perusing this thread... and because laughter is absolutely the best medicine....

phasers are....

You are in our thoughts and heart, Strafer !

Regards,

FireSoul · « **Reply #43 on:** November 12, 2007, 11:45:48 pm »

Context: My surname is 'Lanthier'.

Update for yesterday, written by a buddy:

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I brought Sam & Lanthier to go see Yves today.

Lanthier told me that Yves trieds to say "la" when he saw him.
It's the first time that Yves has tried to say anything.
That's good.

Around 12:30, again I was out of the room (seeing a pattern?) Lanthier said
that Yves pointed with his right hand (again good) to the panel to lower
his bed, then closed his eyes.
Yves was tried and wanted to kick Lanthier out (that's awesome!)

It was the weekend nurse team, so they didn't know about how Yves'
progressing...but I'll go see him again (worst case) Tuesday, and get the
wanted update...and mention these developments.

Today, written by strafer's brother:

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This evening I never was so happy to hear my name. I asked Yves if he recognized me and through his breath he whispered my name. He also told me to "Break a leg"! Along with other words I couldn't make out since he's got a tube down his nose going to his stomach, he said "tendress", "sauve toi" and we got to the letter "B" before he dozed off and came back saying "alphabet".

Sirgod · « **Reply #44 on:** November 13, 2007, 09:43:54 am »

Outstanding , glad to hear he's doing better.

Thanks for all the updates FireSoul, please keep them coming.

Stephen

FA Frey XC · « **Reply #45 on:** November 14, 2007, 09:20:14 am »

!!!!!!

WOOT !

Bonk · « **Reply #46 on:** November 14, 2007, 11:15:26 am »

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Yves was tried and wanted to kick Lanthier out (that's awesome!)

Heh, next time bring a stack of SSDs and tell him you've started work on OP+4.3 and need some help. That will get him going good!

KBF-Kapact · « **Reply #47 on:** November 14, 2007, 09:15:47 pm »

FireSoul · « **Reply #48 on:** November 14, 2007, 09:43:51 pm »

I've reported this to Strafer's brother's FaceBook page:

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I went to see Yves yesterday as well, but with his parents. They are currently living out of Yves' place to be closer and thus it's easy for us to hook up and do stuff since Yves is my neighbour here in ottawa.

Anyway, I had poured some Ginger Ale into a cup, as suggested by the nurse and gave the cup to Yves. He's able to grasp it and bring the straw to his mouth and sip. His recovery is step by step, but each day brings something new.

FireSoul · « **Reply #49 on:** November 15, 2007, 11:42:56 pm »

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Subject: "Hey Yves how's it going?" -- "Good" :-O

The guy's sitting in a special chair and his brother's there., I come up and
he's just looking at me so I say "Hey! Comment ca va?" and he answers
"bien."

His brother & father were on their way out and I stayed for half an hour
until I was kicked out as they have their shuffle stuff to do.

He's not conversive.. he answers after processing for a bit. After talking
to him for a minute I realized he probably wasn't understanding all of it so
I asked if I was speaking to fast. He answered "Acceptable." LOL

So I talked about the games we played and he answered everything right, you
just need to be a bit slow as you see he's still healing and the meds cause
him to be a bit drowsy on top of things.

I can sorta see frustration as he sometimes understand it all but just can't
speak his mind. So I can understand why he would be annoyed at his
condition. However, twice I did see him close his eyes and go to la-la land
for a few seconds. All in all it's _major_ improvement, the swelling isn't
all gone yet therefore more improvements to come just from the brain going
back to normal size. Then later on he will be healing and improving more.

His right side seems quite good, he kept using his right hand to clean his
table in front of him and I gave him a hand shake when I left. He was using
his hand/arm with no sign of handicap.

If you sit in front of him he'll stare, if you don't say anything he'll
start looking around and clean his table.. So you can see what I mean by
"not conversive".. He's also not "all there" yet. The minute you ask a
question, he makes an effort and answers straight up.

worfhonour · « **Reply #50 on:** November 16, 2007, 02:04:11 pm »

Hello,
Firesoul your a sure good buddy to Strafer.

My sister died of the same stupid tumour about 8 years ago now, she was 14 years old.

But I aint posting negative, i've made many friends who have recovered, the most amazing thing with them all is that they state the same, "they can hear you".

My sister came around for a short while and thanked me for words i never would have thought she could hear. She came home for 2 days ,her request, and sat on my knee playing SFC3 she used to love it. I will never forget her last 2 days at home " Go on WorfHonour destroy their ships"

Stick with it Strafer can hear you, if nothing else Strafer will love to hear your voice.

Use words that you know will give the will to live.

My hopes and Prayers to a recovery

Worfy

C-Los · « **Reply #51 on:** November 18, 2007, 07:59:07 am »

Great News ..... He's doing "Good"

Your stopping by and talking means a lot to him, your a "Good Friend"

"Semper Fi" <S>

FireSoul · « **Reply #52 on:** November 18, 2007, 09:05:09 pm »

Well unfortunately I'm back in California now.. I'll try to keep in touch with the flow of information, but I have to go on with my establishing my life down here with my family.

New job, new town.. it's a whole new thing for Ast and I..

one · « **Reply #53 on:** November 19, 2007, 01:51:17 am »

I never met Strafer, but I sympathize with him still. I hope he will recover well. Good thing he in in Canada with their health care system and not in the US.

Kruk · « **Reply #54 on:** November 19, 2007, 10:43:44 pm »

I've been away for a while and just saw this.

I've met Strafer with Firesoul a few years back over dinner to discuss SFC in general. He was a really nice guy with a good sense of humour. I hope he gets better soon and beat this thing.

Firesoul, I hope you and your family are doing good in California.

Kruk

FireSoul · « **Reply #55 on:** November 21, 2007, 11:07:17 am »

Unfortunately, my family's not down here yet.. paperwork complications. ;(

Anwyay, this is all the news I have, from his brother:

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Got a call from the hospital saying that Yves may be depressed or have been since he's known he's had cancer. I think he's holding up pretty good but when we leave and at night time it's only normal that he feels sad.

Astarte · « **Reply #56 on:** November 21, 2007, 12:16:20 pm »

I'll be making sure to visit him this weekend.

I did print out and show him parts of the thread. He particularly was interested in the joke Frey sent, so if any of you have good jokes to send him, please post them and I will be sure to print them out and bring them.

I only have a black and white printer though, so keep that in mind *chuckles*

FireSoul · « **Reply #57 on:** November 21, 2007, 12:26:54 pm »

I asked for news and got some:

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The cancer is at a stage that can't be prevented from spreading. It went to his head and likely going to spread again hence the request we had to either let it be or try to give him more time by operating. Now it's hoping nothing goes wrong before Yves can undergo chemo.

He's still at the Civic. He migth be able to walk soon and have a room instead of the observation area.

FireSoul · « **Reply #58 on:** November 22, 2007, 01:23:41 pm »

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Yves' parents called me yesterday, told me about the room change, added some good news where Alain told
a good one the way he knows how to get Yves and got him to laugh out loud for a bit which made Alain laugh
even more and got a few tears of joy. Yves' much stronger, he lifts himself up square now to adjust himself in
bed and what not. His good attitude is coming back too, he actually told a joke to Alain, a joke from Francois Perusse.

It's looking up for the guy, he's still recovering at a fast pace. They took the feeding tube out on Tuesday, Yves now
eats on his own. Today or tomorrow, the nurses want Yves to stand and walk on his own. Friday it THE day. All 3
specialists/doctors are getting together to talk about Yves, his condition & future. After tomorrow, we'll know what's
really in store for Yves., and of course, once he can start Chemo, we can only pray that cancer's been at bay.

Yves' parents confirmed that they will spend extra time with Yves tomorrow and that Alain will be there right
after work to keep him company.

For sure I'll be visiting this week-end, don't really mind as to when, so it's up to you Amy. I'm avail. to pick you up
as well so anytime is good.

KBF-Crim · « **Reply #59 on:** November 22, 2007, 09:56:50 pm »

Thanks FS.....

News:

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