Sorry friends and family,
For not blogging anymore than I do. My justification is that, when something happens or changes, I blog. In the mean time, all is the same. However, I didn't realize that some of you still check in between to read my blog. I don't want to waste anyone's time with all my complaining. I've been feeling pretty poor up until this last doctor's visit where he changed my medications. Since that visit, my pain has been under control and I have been able to do more things. A girlfriend picked me up Monday and we got our nails done. Its not much, but I got out and was able to enjoy the event without being in pain. I was hot-flashing like crazy though! (thanks Kay!)
Yeah, hot-flashes in the middle of summer isn't pleasant. Most of you know that I love to be out in the sun in some capacity or another and usually have a wonderful tan constantly. This year, you'd think it was still cold and I lived further up north and never got out. I'm pale to say the least. GUYS-- hot-flashes is a horrible thing your gal has to go through, so please understand. Wear a sweat shirt so she can have the room she's in cooler or give her some kind of ice pack! As if women didn't have enough girl stuff to worry about....
What else? I'm still not adjusted to being a stay at home wife; I wish I could still work outside the home because truthfully, I miss that pay check! However, I've been reading and that puts me to sleep and naps cut most of my day away; ingenious! Since I'm a neat freak, I'm always finding something new to clean or clean out! This wears me out well enough to put into a good nap; so as you can tell, sleeping seems to be the way I'm spending my time. I'd think that my body needs this rest, or it wouldn't allow so much, right? Doesn't seem logical that a "normal" person could put in that many sleeping hours! Any suggestions for an outside athletic gal?
I'll try to update more often. Next week on the 5th, is my next PET scan. I'll be sure to write then. Take care
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Another update
Hello-
Mondays appointment went good enough. The three of us came up with a plan to A)relieve some of my pain, and B)to find out what the heck is going on.
August 5th is my next PET scan, and then a few days later I'll follow up with the doctor. Depending on what we see (or don't) determines which direction we'll go? I maybe seeing a thoracic doctor regardless because of the pain I continiously have in my sternum.
In nut shell, thats all I have. I'm trying to make the most of each day. Hope each of you are well this summer. Write when you can....
Mondays appointment went good enough. The three of us came up with a plan to A)relieve some of my pain, and B)to find out what the heck is going on.
August 5th is my next PET scan, and then a few days later I'll follow up with the doctor. Depending on what we see (or don't) determines which direction we'll go? I maybe seeing a thoracic doctor regardless because of the pain I continiously have in my sternum.
In nut shell, thats all I have. I'm trying to make the most of each day. Hope each of you are well this summer. Write when you can....
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Anniversary of it all
Hi all,
I'm happy to be on this end of having cancer. Last year when I heard, I had to have a mastectomy, I thought my life was over. Looking forward to the actual surgery, I knew specifically, what was going to happen from the moment the nurses rolled me away from my family, until I got to recovery; I knew the motions of the surgery. However, being a patient, a recovering patient was something forgein to me.
I don't know when it was, late August or early September, I began to fast walk,that led into a very slow jog. I knew then, I was gonna be okay. I realized that, Cancer had taken my breasts away, the stuff that makes us look extra girlie, but it had not taken my determination or my passion away. For that I am thankful! I'm thankful to be on this end of having cancer.
I'm smack in the middle of a new battle, and unknown one. I'm in constant pain,& full of narcotics. I replay 2007's late August or early September in my head. Remembering what it was like to start slowly jogging again. It sure did hurt, and it sure did tire the hell out of me, but the fact that I could do it was all that mattered to me. That same determine gal is still inside me, she's just drunk from medication! I know though, that I've been okay once before, and will be again. Patience (most of you know that I'm not the very best with this) is what will help me win this next battle.....AND, the support from you guys!
The notes ya'll leave on my site are so supportive. I read those messages a couple of times a day, more on the days when I've got the blues. Please continue to visit the site, check up on me, and leave me a note.Thank you for what each of you have already done, and thank you in advance for......being my/our friends.
More information about what's next will be posted as soon as I know more. I'm scheduled to see my doctor 7-21, maybe I'll know more then.
I'm happy to be on this end of having cancer. Last year when I heard, I had to have a mastectomy, I thought my life was over. Looking forward to the actual surgery, I knew specifically, what was going to happen from the moment the nurses rolled me away from my family, until I got to recovery; I knew the motions of the surgery. However, being a patient, a recovering patient was something forgein to me.
I don't know when it was, late August or early September, I began to fast walk,that led into a very slow jog. I knew then, I was gonna be okay. I realized that, Cancer had taken my breasts away, the stuff that makes us look extra girlie, but it had not taken my determination or my passion away. For that I am thankful! I'm thankful to be on this end of having cancer.
I'm smack in the middle of a new battle, and unknown one. I'm in constant pain,& full of narcotics. I replay 2007's late August or early September in my head. Remembering what it was like to start slowly jogging again. It sure did hurt, and it sure did tire the hell out of me, but the fact that I could do it was all that mattered to me. That same determine gal is still inside me, she's just drunk from medication! I know though, that I've been okay once before, and will be again. Patience (most of you know that I'm not the very best with this) is what will help me win this next battle.....AND, the support from you guys!
The notes ya'll leave on my site are so supportive. I read those messages a couple of times a day, more on the days when I've got the blues. Please continue to visit the site, check up on me, and leave me a note.Thank you for what each of you have already done, and thank you in advance for......being my/our friends.
More information about what's next will be posted as soon as I know more. I'm scheduled to see my doctor 7-21, maybe I'll know more then.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Monday, July 7, 2008
Not Bone Cancer
Hi all-
I hope that this note finds everybody well, and overly patriotic from this weekend.July fourth has always been my favorite holiday! My parents always made it such a fun day for us. There were cook-outs, friends, carnivals, artillery stlye fireworks (my dad was army artillery), and then we went home for the real fun. We managed to live in a state where fireworks were illegal to the public. However, mysteriously my dad would always shoot off roman candles & bottle rockets & screaming eagles! To this day, the fourth always brings around fun memories.
In addition to my favorite holiday, we got the great news that I do not have bone or bone marrow cancer! What a relief; you gotta know a huge weight has been lifted from our minds knowing that the pain I'm enduring is not cancer! Needless to say, I'm still taking narcotics around the clock for pain management, because even laughing hurts.
Cas was here, from Atlanta, this weekend too! And even though I wasn't able to do a whole lot of go- go- going, we managed to have a good time. Cas & I even got robbed! Yep, someone swiped his camera from my bag when we weren't looking. Even though this is a crappy thing to happen, we had to laugh because on top of all that has transpired, we are still vulnerable to petty thieves! (sick humor I suppose!) Having my boy around helped me feel better, & reminded me of why I want to get better.
Cas' visit is the huge reason I was unable to get this posting out sooner. I neglected phone calls and the internet to spend all my waking time with him; sorry.... As most of you know, when your adult child comes to town, its a special event!
So you gotta know, that I'm a happy gal today.
I hope that this note finds everybody well, and overly patriotic from this weekend.July fourth has always been my favorite holiday! My parents always made it such a fun day for us. There were cook-outs, friends, carnivals, artillery stlye fireworks (my dad was army artillery), and then we went home for the real fun. We managed to live in a state where fireworks were illegal to the public. However, mysteriously my dad would always shoot off roman candles & bottle rockets & screaming eagles! To this day, the fourth always brings around fun memories.
In addition to my favorite holiday, we got the great news that I do not have bone or bone marrow cancer! What a relief; you gotta know a huge weight has been lifted from our minds knowing that the pain I'm enduring is not cancer! Needless to say, I'm still taking narcotics around the clock for pain management, because even laughing hurts.
Cas was here, from Atlanta, this weekend too! And even though I wasn't able to do a whole lot of go- go- going, we managed to have a good time. Cas & I even got robbed! Yep, someone swiped his camera from my bag when we weren't looking. Even though this is a crappy thing to happen, we had to laugh because on top of all that has transpired, we are still vulnerable to petty thieves! (sick humor I suppose!) Having my boy around helped me feel better, & reminded me of why I want to get better.
Cas' visit is the huge reason I was unable to get this posting out sooner. I neglected phone calls and the internet to spend all my waking time with him; sorry.... As most of you know, when your adult child comes to town, its a special event!
So you gotta know, that I'm a happy gal today.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
July 2
Hi all-
I was worried I might not make it yesterday. I felt terrible, and knew I was probably dying..... Then I had some coffee & a shower, and miraculously I was better! With the help of my drugs, I feel okay this morning, better than yesterday, but nothing like normal. However, I might get dressed, and try to comb this lovely hair of mine today!(for Mickey-i'm only wearing socks)
A year ago one this day, I had my first & only mammogram. That mammogram changed my life. Its been a tough, long year, but I'm thankful to be on this end of it.
I was worried I might not make it yesterday. I felt terrible, and knew I was probably dying..... Then I had some coffee & a shower, and miraculously I was better! With the help of my drugs, I feel okay this morning, better than yesterday, but nothing like normal. However, I might get dressed, and try to comb this lovely hair of mine today!(for Mickey-i'm only wearing socks)
A year ago one this day, I had my first & only mammogram. That mammogram changed my life. Its been a tough, long year, but I'm thankful to be on this end of it.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
The beginning of July
Hi family & friends,
I feel like I've been beat up, but just in my chest. When I use my arms, chest muscles or if I lay down I have sharp pain. You can tell by the time I'm posting this message that I'm having trouble. Its the pain I'm feeling while asleep that doesn't allow me to stay that way. I'll talk to my doctor during normal working hours about tweaking my pain medications.
Yesterdays biopsy went well, and if not for the reason why I was there, I'd call it a good experience. The pre-op nurse started my IV in only one try! (thanks Helen) The Interventional Radiology nurses were compassionate as hell. They made me feel special, like I was the only thing that mattered. Thanks Janet & Eileen-not Irene, ya'll do great things! The doctor got the specimens he needed, and probably made it as painless as he possibly could. Now we just wait a few days for the results to come back.
I want to say, that I've gotten really good treatment at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. Since the day I walked into Mammography, I've been treated like a VIP. Maybe its because I've got cancer, or maybe that's how they treat everyone, but with the exception of the dietician I saw(i dont think she was very bright & felt like she wasted my time), I've gotten great care. I needed to say this, spread the word, because with military hospitals one usually only hears bad things. I hope you guys get as great of care as I have.
So, me & my narcotics are waiting patiently! Steve is staying busy with crazy work hours, and with marathon training; which I'm out of now, if you couldn't already guess that. He can't quit now, because he's running this for both of us. As much as I was complaining about the how hard the training was, I was proud of the fact I was actually doing it. Having to quit, is sad. Praise Steve, for doing this.
Does anyone know why I feel the need to type in purple these days? My eye gets drawn right to the shades of grape, and I'm not sure why. Just wondering....
I feel like I've been beat up, but just in my chest. When I use my arms, chest muscles or if I lay down I have sharp pain. You can tell by the time I'm posting this message that I'm having trouble. Its the pain I'm feeling while asleep that doesn't allow me to stay that way. I'll talk to my doctor during normal working hours about tweaking my pain medications.
Yesterdays biopsy went well, and if not for the reason why I was there, I'd call it a good experience. The pre-op nurse started my IV in only one try! (thanks Helen) The Interventional Radiology nurses were compassionate as hell. They made me feel special, like I was the only thing that mattered. Thanks Janet & Eileen-not Irene, ya'll do great things! The doctor got the specimens he needed, and probably made it as painless as he possibly could. Now we just wait a few days for the results to come back.
I want to say, that I've gotten really good treatment at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. Since the day I walked into Mammography, I've been treated like a VIP. Maybe its because I've got cancer, or maybe that's how they treat everyone, but with the exception of the dietician I saw(i dont think she was very bright & felt like she wasted my time), I've gotten great care. I needed to say this, spread the word, because with military hospitals one usually only hears bad things. I hope you guys get as great of care as I have.
So, me & my narcotics are waiting patiently! Steve is staying busy with crazy work hours, and with marathon training; which I'm out of now, if you couldn't already guess that. He can't quit now, because he's running this for both of us. As much as I was complaining about the how hard the training was, I was proud of the fact I was actually doing it. Having to quit, is sad. Praise Steve, for doing this.
Does anyone know why I feel the need to type in purple these days? My eye gets drawn right to the shades of grape, and I'm not sure why. Just wondering....
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)