Irish - Just so, so sorry to read about what you endured and want to send some good vibes and thoughts your way. So glad the problem at least resolved and that you can feel better now. I can't imagine dealing with anything like that. I've read about blockages and vaguely heard about a couple, and it has always sounded like a terrible ordeal to me - looks like it is!
Also want to add my continuing sympathies re Booty. I sure hope you get some answers. Sending a hug too.
Mae, I am curious as well. Not fearful of death itself, just how it may happen. Ideally, I would like my mind to be intact enough for me to send thoughts of family, friends and pets I missed and imagining seeing them again. I don't rule out anyone's belief about what happens after, faith is strong for a lot of people. I like the idea of retaining a ghost form after, like a force ghost from Star Wars and have fun with people in the family or visit and chat with friends or to torture criminals as well until they confessed.
@cookie54 we are flying home to my parents in Wisconsin, so Ill be about 15 minutes north of Goldens actually. I just want to see my parents and spend the time resting - having someone else cook and clean and fuss about the two of us :) Depending on how I feel we may do some day trips as well, but honestly for this trip just sitting outside in heat and sun with a book or dozing sounds pretty ok :) - Buster sounds like he is having the best doggy time, and I love the idea of a giant dog shammy towel!
@sunshine99 when I had pneumonitis I didnt really have much chest pain just started to have shortness of breath on climbing stairs and feeling like I was about to pass out. This sounds like something else - are you going to contact your MO about it? I really hope its not met growth for you too :/