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Sun, Aug 24th, 2014, 11:51 PM #106
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Thinking of you tonight Tara, as I start Chemo on Sept 2. Yuck. Picc line is in am I am waiting.
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Mon, Aug 25th, 2014, 12:14 AM #107
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Oh Tara, your reaction to the Chemo pill sounds absolutely horrible. I am happy to read that the new anti-nausea med worked so far. The part about the nurse with the Hello Kitty charm brought tears to my eyes. I am so sorry that you are going through this again, but I am happy to read about the support that you have to help you during this battle.
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Mon, Aug 25th, 2014, 07:41 PM #108
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Tara, I'm so very happy to read that the new meds worked and that you were able to get some rest. It's wonderful who the nurses and rest of staff are making you feel at home. Of coarse nothing makes us feel better than being in our own home, but when you can't be, it always helps to have friendly faces around. I'm happy that a few foods are staying put and hopefully as the days go on you'll be able to add a few more to the list. Please know that we all have you in our thoughts and prayers.
We all need a little sunshine every now and then
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Mon, Aug 25th, 2014, 08:51 PM #109
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Mon, Aug 25th, 2014, 10:26 PM #110
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May tomorrow be a smooth day! Hugs!
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Mon, Aug 25th, 2014, 11:10 PM #111
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Keeping you in my prayers.
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Mon, Aug 25th, 2014, 11:27 PM #112
Good Luck and hugs!!
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Tue, Aug 26th, 2014, 10:52 AM #113
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We all need a little sunshine every now and then
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Tue, Aug 26th, 2014, 10:53 AM #114
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We all need a little sunshine every now and then
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Fri, Aug 29th, 2014, 08:26 PM #115
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I'm home for the long weekend....THAT I'm happy about. I just want to sleep. Sleep it all away.
I wasn't online this week due to being in bed sick or trying not to be sick this week.
So I was vomiting still. I couldn't even keep water down. It got so bad that I was not only vomiting up the anti nauseant medication I was taking but just looking at a pill I had to take would make me gag. By Wednesday I had no clue how I'd get through the week. I asked my Husband to get me some Glucerna, thinking I could get some liquid nourishment into me. It was a wonderful thought while it lasted. Anything that went in was coming right back out. I couldn't take it. If I sat up or stood up I felt like I was going to throw up, and most often I did. So I was spending 18-20 hr's a day in bed. If I wasn't at an appointment, I was in bed. My stomach was never fully settled but it felt less queasy this way. A problem to that was that my head was started to hurt because of all of the pressure I was putting on it. *sighs* Not to mention I ended up missing radiation sessions due to vomiting.
I was so ready to just pack it in. I was walking to my appointments with my "barf bucket" in hand, I literally looked like the walking dead and I felt even worse. I know the Chemo is kicking my ass, severely. And so I really want to stop that portion of the treatment, but I have been chasing that Dr down to speak to him to have my questions addressed to see if we can work on it or whether I'm just ending it. I saw my Oncologist yesterday for an assessment and he sent me right over to the E.R. I spent 10 hrs there to be told I was severely dehydrated and get several litres of IV pumped into me, including some amazing anti nauseant. I left with a few prescriptions and back to see my Oncologist today. Though I gotta say, having all of that liquid in my body has allowed me to feel a lot better. I feel like I can actually function today for the first time in over a week. AND I actually had real food and it stayed where it's suppose to!
So I show up to my radiation appointment and they asked if I took my Temodal. "No. I'm not taking anymore Chemotherapy until I have a face to face with Dr. Torres". I was told that I needed permission from my Radiation Oncologist that I could have my radiation without having taken my chemo before they'd do it. Ummm are you serious? lol I don't want to take the chemo and you're telling me I need a Dr's note to go ahead with the other portion of the treatment? Whatever. So I went to that clinic earlier today and spoke to my Oncologist and he's cool with it. He knows where I'm sitting with everything, how my experience has been so incredibly horrible, and how I want some solid answers from the other Dr before another ounce of poison goes into my body.
My nurse was pleasantly surprised that I've only lost 6 lbs in the last 9 days considering I've been vomiting so much. Um yay me? lol
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Fri, Aug 29th, 2014, 08:38 PM #116
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Fri, Aug 29th, 2014, 08:52 PM #117
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Yay you, indeed, Sweetheart...you know we all want what's best for you and for you to use every means at your disposal to get well...I'm not certain as to whether you're taking your chemo now, or has it stalled until you can talk with Dr Torres? Does that mean that you're not waging the war you're supposed to be waging right now? I mean...hell..I hear what that chemo is doing to you, but I'm also scared that you need it, yet....look what it's doing to you?! When might you meet with Torres?
Honey, you're one bright cookie, and I know you're going to do the best you can and fight your way all the way through this until you're back on your feet again. I'm proud of you for asking questions and demanding answers until you're satisfied that what you're being asked to do is the best course of action for you. I pray you continue to feel relief from the nausea, and that he has answers for you that will alleviate the stresses that chemo is putting on your body.
Bless you, little one...may Angels be with you every minute of the day and may you feel our arms around you always! We're cheering for you, Tara...and we know you'll get through this! We only hope you get through this more comfortably.
Gentle hugs, Lynn
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Fri, Aug 29th, 2014, 10:16 PM #118
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Tara, I'm so sorry that you're having to go through such "hell" to get back to health! Do they have any counsellors who can talk with you about the emotional toll that this must be having on you and your dh? Hoping that this weekend can be a relaxing one for you. There are gladiolas for sale and that always tells me that the lovely days of fall will soon be here, with the beautiful colours and "snuggly" temps. When I walk the dogs, I hear the crickets and up above the geese are gathering in V's. I LOVE this time of year. I hope that it brings you better times. Your courage just stands as a beacon for all of us. My best wishes to you and please know that I think of you each day.
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Fri, Aug 29th, 2014, 11:01 PM #119
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Tara, I am so happy that you are home for the long w/e. So very lucky that they gave you the IV ( fluids) when they did, the weakness must have been so draining for you. Whatever madness awaits you in the hospital and with the treatment just use these 3 days for you and your DH now. Whatever form of pleasant relaxation you can enjoy, grab hold of it. Oh it is really tough to read what you have had to endure, I just think of how many others are doing the same and feeling every bit as lousy as you do. Thank you for taking the time to let us know how things are going. All the best for next week.
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Sat, Aug 30th, 2014, 10:24 AM #120
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Tara, when your sick after treatment, I don't understand why the nurses, staff or Dr's didn't give you IV fluids at the lodge, it should almost be part of your regime. They shouldn't watch you suffer like that, as they all know that every time you get sick, you loose fluid, the less fluid you have, the sicker you get. It just doesn't make sense. I'm glad you're now waiting to see Dr. Torres. I've found that we have to be proactive and ask all the questions, and almost TELL THEM, what we want or need done! As you know, the Dr. will tell you that the best efforts are hitting the cancer with all you've got, which means both treatments together. But, having said that, if you can't to it, I know that in some cases they have done radiation first, then finished up with rounds of chemo after. Not sure if it's as effective that way, but if it's not working doing both together, they don't have much choice, rely.
Honey, I pray for you every single day. Stay strong, no matter how down you get, please remember that we're all here pulling for you...We luv you hun and we've got your back...ALWAYSWe all need a little sunshine every now and then
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