So....talk about.....CANCER SUPPORT THREAD !!

[Lunachick]

There's nothing like checking into my BYC support group! You guys are amazing.

You keep me going, and I need that very much right now.

Well, my daughter took me over this morning as DH is in the throes of tax season, and we got lost in the hospital hallways......

we kept getting directed to different areas, anyway we got papered in and I gave them more blood (my poor arm) even the nurse felt sorry for me. I never knew I bruised so much. Then I got prepped for the IV and sent into radiology (?) It's on the ground floor and a little bit more spooky, cause there isn't any windows down there. But they took care of me and I was so nervous, not knowing what to expect.......the local with the HUGE needle went into my right side collar bone area a couple of times

I just looked the other way.....the nurse gave me the valium into the IV and it was only enough to keep me from freezing up on the slab. And it was weird feeling them cut away at me and put that thing in and stitch it up. Then we were done and I left. I have to go back in a week so they can take the bandages off and check how it's healing. But they also said that if I start treatment sooner then that, that it would be OK and the Dr. (oncologist) will wrap it all up again. They said take only tylenol, yeah well...I'm good on my own.

I can't shower for a week, and not allowed to lift or overdo anything with my right arm. I'm doing what I'm told, I don't want to mess this up, so yesterday I did a lot of work in the yard and got the chicken coop all cleared out of old stuff and bleached down and organized with fresh shavings and fixed this and that and they're good to go for the season. So I feel good about that.

Hurdles:

#1 Diagnosis - check

#2 Hysterectomy - check

#3 Follow up visit for pathology report - C on ovary - check

#4 Find oncologist - check

#5 CT scan with contrast

- check

#6 I got my hair cut

- check

#7 procedure for port catheter - check

I think I get the weekend off from the medical world which will make me feel better about stuff, then just wait for that phone call from the oncologist with the CT scan results and take it from there. That's when I get more details about the treatment and she hands me different meds for when I might need them and everything.

 

[Lunachick]

Ugh, I'm really sore and tired....good night everyone.

 

[HennyJenny]

Awwwe Luna - what a long day! I hope you have a restful weekend. Take care!
Jenny

 

[CoyoteMagic]

Quote:
Sleep well my friend you deserve it.

 

[Opa]

Each night I think about how the day went and give thanks for what was given me. Then I think about all the folks I know that need the Lord to make their coming day a little easier and ask to find it in his mercy. Luna you stay in my prayers.

 

[jjthink]

I'm glad for you that New Jersey will by all accounts be beautiful this weekend. Hope you get the chance to bask in the sunshine and spring flowers, with the knowledge that you've got a chunk of this stuff behind you now and each day brings you closer to having it all behind you. Hugs!

JJ

 

[CedarRidgeChicks]

..dear Luna, I am kinda like Opa..for years I have gotten up in the mornings saying..this is the day the Lord hath made, I will rejoice and be glad in it..I end my day asking the Lord to remember the needs of all those that I passed during that day...you are in that list continuously my friend. Continue to know that you are among many who care!!..

 

[Pumpkinpup]

Luna, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Enjoy this beautiful weekend and rest and let it refresh you. We are all here for you. There are many of us who care so always remember that you have friends who are happy to lend a ear and share. Take care and keep us updated.

 

[3goodeggs]

 

[Damummis]

Sending good vibes.....................