Joanne,
If anyone can do it, you can. You will catch on in no time and be able to get rid of those nurses.
You know that you are always in my prayers.
Love Chris
Animals are so helpful in situations like this.Just by petting them ,your blood pressure lowers and experts say pet owners heal much faster,they bring so much comfort don't they? I'm glad you have your precious pooches in bed with you.Just be careful not to strangle them with the stuff your hooked up to,just kidding.Get better girl and a big hug to you and your pooches! Jen
Hi Joanne, Your posts sound more and more positive and stronger, that's such a comfort. Be well and you know we're all thinking positive thoughts about you!
Are all your doggies in bed with you? They know when something's going on and when their love is needed.
Maybe we can all have a cyber coffee klatch, or cyber luncheon since we're all over the world. We can raise a cup, or a glass to good health and peace in this new year!
Take care of yourself,
xoxo
Jane
Thank you all for the prayers and love. I would certainly be 1/2 crazy by now... if not for my wonderful family and the ladies of several other forums they'd be admitting me. Life is a bit different now. I keep forgetting to grab the purse like thing they gave that holds the pump and fluid..and sometimes have strangled myself getting up to run for the bathroom!!! Kinda funny at times...kinda heartbreaking at the same time. There is a home health nurse everyday to change the dressing and to keep teaching me and my family how to use the abd. cath, last amount taken was 200cc..much better than the numbers I have been draining lately. I know I have the dressing changes down ..but need to watch more of the draining of ascites. I want to get it down so there will not be a need for that nurse to come out...therefore going back to life before this all started. Anyway ladies thanks alot for the love and prayers. I have seen some miracles the last few days,like my insurance paying for the pain control!!! I have tears now for all your love and support....I wish I could meet you all and give each one a hug. (((((hugz))) love to all~~~~Joanne
Hey there, girlfriend. I am glad you are able to be home with the little dogs you love so much.....I hope they give you comfort and joy....I'm sure they do. I also hope your son is around as often as you need him to be.
It is so good you are able to have some control over your life....good luck with your new chemo. Please do keep us posted.
Peace.
dian
Oh! You did get the pump for I.V meds good,If you need any support whenever I don't sleep much.You can still overcome this you know.Whats going on with blockages that were starting,Can you keep any thing down,building up your strength is very important.An advance health care directive needs to be done or who will make decisions regarding your health for you if you can't.Talk to an attorney,the social worker at the hospital can help you get this started,and of course a will.And you need to make a decision whether you want a do not resesitate order also! So sorry but these things are important.Rest,Jen
I've talked to you a few times,noooo hospice that means all life saving measures are stopped and comfort control is what they concentrate on .Ask about liquid morphine,can be taken quite often and Dilaudid pills for breakthrough pain.I know i.v. Dilaudid,theirs nothing better.Once pain gets to a certain point its harder to get under control.Fentanyl patch and transderm patch,ask about those,too!! I'm so sorry.I sware if you lived close I would take such good care of you.God Bless and fight this girl and win!!! Prayers and loving healing thoughts I'm sending your way! Love,Jen
Joanne,
Sharing.. the good and the "not so good".. That's what this forum is all about. Really happy to hear the Insurance news. Keep up the fight !!! Thinking of you,
Sandy
Wow, Joanne, I'm so happy your insurance is allowing you to get the help and relief you need at home. What a blessing that is. I hope the new treatment is good for you. Keep fighting and we'll keep praying.
~L
You keep on fighting! You are such an inspiration for me and no,,,you don't scare me! I'm glad to know you from your journal etc and just want you to get stronger and hope the new chemo works for you. You focus on getting better and know that all of us are praying and sending you healing thoughts! Let us know how you are doing.
Teresa
Dear Joanne,
I want you to know I'll be praying for you and hoping the treatment works. Just keep on fighting and kicking this monster in the butt!!
Buckets of Teal Hugs and Prayers,
Terry
You are such a brave soul .. God Bless you. Judy
Joanne, I am so sorry that didn't get the news that you hoped for. Thank God, that your insurance is at least paying for your pump. I will be praying for you. Good luck on the new chemo. Kasie
Keep up the fight and I will be hoping and praying the treatment works well for you. Marie
Hi Sweetie,
I feel the same as Gail and Chris, so glad that you're home in your own bed and that you've got things under your control. It's good news that you'll have the pump and home health training, and that the ins.co will cover it.
Your appitite coming back and your tummy working normally is wonderful, I know what a problem it's been for you. Now you can get some of that weight back,and feel better.
I know that you're anxious to start the new chemo again and start killing the cancer bastards that invaded your body uninvited. Prayers and best wishes to you.
You don't scare us by anything you say my dear, it's the cancer that scares the heck out of us!!!!!
Feel better,and have a good night.
Hugs back,
Jane
Joanne,
You know that our prayers are always with you. I am glad the set back had a bright side. Now you just need to focus on getting better again, and don't give up because it will happen!
Hey don't ever worry about scaring or upsetting anyone. There is a side to this that we all tend to not talk about much, but in reality we need to, as it is part of the whole journey that we face. I say this a lot but our fear of the unknown, is really the biggest fear that we face. It would help a lot of us to talk about this side of it more, get it out in the open, and realize that it is not just one of us that have these feelings and emotions, but each and every one of us.
Hang in there!
Love Chris
Joanne,
Lord Bless you! I am so sorry to hear what you are having to deal with now. I am so inspired by your strength in even sitting at the computer to tell us all about what is happening to you.
your post does not scare me! if anything it sure helps to hear what you are going through so we can pray that much harder for you!
God is Good! I'm so glad you got the equipment and care you need at home approved!
Keep Your Head To The Sky!!
Ana/bcppc
Joanne,
Keep up the fight! That is exactly what it sounds like you are doing. Be strong.
Teresa
I'm so happy this setback has a little bit of a silver lining and will allow you to continue your fight. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joanne,
I am so sorry my heart goes out to you, I am glad your insurance is going to take care of paying for the pump and what you need at home. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Dawnlyn
I can't imagine anything you said scaring anyone. The most upsetting thing is that you've had to spend so much of the last week in the hospital. I'm glad they have your pain under control, and you'll be able to drain the fluid off instead of having to go in every other day to have someone else do it. I hope you'll be able to start Taxotere soon and see if you can get this thing under control. What a relief that your insurance is going to pay for the pump and the Home Health training! One less thing to have to worry about since your plate is already full. Continued prayers for you and wishing you better days ahead!
Gail