Back to the Hospital

[Jan214]

I haven't had more than 2 consecutive days in the last 2 months that I haven't thrown up.  It started again a little while ago and my onc said to go to the ER so that is were I am heading.  I am weak and exhausted and i don't know what else to do although that is the last place I want to be.  Cory is getting my stuff together while I am between bouts.  I don't know how long this time, but I will have my lapttop, but won't feel like getting on it tonight.  Take care you all.
Love,
Jan

[freshair]

Jan,
I feel so bad for you throwing up all the time. I am glad to hear the fluids are helping. Hope you are coming home very soon.

I haven't been posting much because of extreme fatigue and gas that seizes up the musles. This is the most painful chemo I have had.

Love, Helen

[Shari4444]

Soooo glad you are starting to feel better!!!! You keep up the good work, girl!!!
        Healing hugs,
              Shari
        

[Jan214]

Hi everybody. I am feeling better and had hoped to get back to you all before this.  Apparently I was none to soon getting here.  It wasn't long after i got here that my legs starting having horrible spasms, and they told me I was really dehydrated and got stuff done really  quickly once they saw me spazzing out in the waiting room and when a triage nurse came out and took my pulse it was racing like an  old muscle car.  I was very confused and just didn't really realize how sick I was.  They got me back right away but I was in the ER until 4:30 AM.  The oncology floor is full of people that are not oncology patients.  My nurse says there are only 4 of us up here and the rooms are full. I am waiting for transport for another test. I think this one is an xray.  They want to make sure I don't have a kink or a tumor on something.  I didn't really hear that one.  I can't tell you all how much I appreciate the love and concern.  It really does make me feel like part of a great neighborhood where everybody looks out for each other.  Thank you all for being so supportive and such good friends.  I hope you all are doing well and enjoying your weekend whether it be sunny or snowy.

Yes, Colleen you can say it sucks cause it does.

Ronni I will ask about the meds.  The resident mentioned Ativan, an anti-anxiety drug that is good for chemo related nausea so we are going to try that.  She is going to give me scrips for several things when I leave so I will have a new arsenal.  Thanks.

Lori, I know you have been worried and you are a good friend.  You are right, this has been going on to long.  The resident, Alison, hit the nail on the head when she said you can't build your strength back up when you are throwing up so much that what food you do retain is only enough to keep the systems working and not enough for rebuilding.  

Paula, oh, I do know that you know.  You have really had a time of it.  I appreciate you checking on me, especially with as poorly as you have been feeling.   I don't like being in the hospital, but the deciding factor was that I COULDN'T control anything and it was time to bring in the big guns.  

Sharri:  The nurtrients I can get in an IV do so much more than the sips of water I was managing and I was't getting anything that would help with the rebuilding.  So very little fluids and no nutrients. No wonder I have felt awful and weak. Thank you for the prayers and the "gentle hug".  The bone ache is something else at times isn't it?

Judy:  My oncs office just doesn't have the room to do that.  They just expanded their chemo room and it is still to small and they are packed everyday.  Isn't that a shame.  I am going to ask about a home health care nurse next time to come to the house and do it.

Mary: Don't be sad. Honestly, it was the best thing I could have done.  As you can see I was in a lot more trouble than I realized and it was a good thing the worse symtoms didn't start at home because I avoided the WORST symptoms by being at the ER exactly when I was.

Chris:  I am so very, very pleased that you are getting back in the swing of things.  Nothing like reclaiming your life right?  You were really in a bad place for awhile and i am happy that you aren't there anymore.

Thank you all again for your kindnesses.  You all mean the world to me and I am blessed to have such loving, caring friends.
Jan

[msjazz]

I am so sorry you are back in the hospital. I hope they can get this worked out for you this time and help you get better. As always, in my prayers......Love Donna

[crecco]

Hon I know how much you hate all of this, and I hate it for you! Hopefully this time they can get it taken care of. If there is anything that I can do, you know where I am.
                   Love Chris

[marie3B]

I am so sorry you are going through such a hard time. I wish I could do something to help. You are loved by many on this forum. I will pray for you. Love, Marie