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

[Brownie3321]

Jan - I am so sorry you are going through this. I thought about you often while on vacation, you are always in my prayers. I pray you will continue to feel better and gain your strength back. I love you and think you are a stong, amazing woman. With love, Deandra

[justscore]

Hope things get better soon............there are alot of storms before the rainbow :)

[ChrisP2236]

So sorry to hear you are going through this but glad things are looking better and you got the help you needed in time.  Please take care.  Big hugs, Chris P

[gah_70]

I hope you are feeling better and get to come home soon.  Boy, its always something, isn't it???  I am still trying to work out the specifics for this weekend when I fly to Houston, but if you are still feeling unwell, PLEASE don't get out too soon for what your body can handle.  The most important thing is that you feel better and get rid of this nausea.  Having said that, I am on my way to my Onc's office to get IV's this afternoon.  I think I must have been having sympathy nausea for you this weekend.  :)  Take care of yourself (and hi Cory!)

Love,
Gail  

[ireneo]

It's so good to hear from you. I even see those bits of humor popping out in your message. You are amazing. Take it easy and continue to improve.

[gma718]

Glad you are regaining your strength..keep it up!!!! You are a fighter! Gia :)

[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

[Helmar]

Hi Jan...Sorry to hear your news, and can only wish you all the best, and hope that you will soon be out of there, and feeling so much better....hugs...Helen..

[Mary 53]

Just saw this post and felt a stab of sadness. You will feel better, though, after you get the help they can offer. You are in my prayers and thoughts.

Love, Mary

[puppyluve]

Jan...I am wishing you comfort and relief. My prayers are with you. Patty

[gma718]

You are our source of strength on here and everyone needs your wisdom!!! Just get better and hurry back...I hope you are feeling well soon! Gia :)

[Sandymac]

Just thinking of you..

[JC145]

I am so sorry you are having such a horrible time right now.  I work for oncologists (on the business side .. no medical background for me) and they automatically bring the patients into the office for hydration if they have been vomiting.  You may have tried this, but it happens often where I work and they don't hesitate to bring the patient into the office treatment center.  Prayers coming your way.

Judy C.

[Shari4444]

So sorry, honey. It's where you can get the nutriants you need to build up your strength be cause you can't do it by yourself, right now. So, please, get some rest and fluids in you, and I'll do a ton of praying for you!!! Post when you can, We ALL care!!!!!
                      Gentle Hugs,
                        Shari

[mrsbaguba]

Please get better......I am sorry to hear that you're headed to the hospital, but it's the best place for you right now.  Get some much needed rest. Love, Judie :)

[PF_PVD]

Having spent 5 days in the hospital myself last week for N/V, I so know what you are feeling!  I am soooo sorry--you spend way too much time there.  The only thing I can say is was a relief to have someone else manage my pain and nausea for a while, and I've always come out feeling better.  Hard to appreciate now, I know.  Just take care of yourself and keep us posted the best you can.  In my thoughts...Paula

[vegas2cr]

Please get better quickly... ask about all the meds we have discussed... hugs Ronni

[cirella]

Jan!  Well, I'm glad you're going in.  You need to get some hydration into your body.  I hope they get you in quickly and that you can get some much needed rest.

Take care, sweets...
L

[lvfrogs]

Jan,
I will be praying for you - I really hated to read that you are going through so much right now. Throwing up sucks! Hope you don't mind me saying that, but I want you to know that I will be thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers. I hope to read a post soon that says you are much better!
Colleen