Hello everyone--
I thought I'd send you an update. On Monday, Dec. 22nd I'll be getting a port put in (this time in my arm). It's half the size of the one they put in my chest (that broke). Now it should be easier for me to have IVs, blood draws, etc. Then, two days later, on Christmas Eve day, I'll be getting the second pain block. The problem is that to have these procedures, I have to go off the coumadin for five days before and three days after. When I did this with the first pain block, I had to drive to Walnut Creek for eight consecutive days for a 24-hour blood thinner shot (Arixtra), and on top of that gas expense, they charged me a $25 co-pay every time I went in. Well, this time they are ordering the shots for me and having them sent to my home as if I were going to give myself the shots. Those of you that really know me know that there is no way on God's green earth that I could EVER give MYSELF a shot. I don't mind getting them, but I just can't do it myself. Of course I will beg any of my nurse friends out there to give me the shots--any takers? I can also take it to my regular doc and have them give it to me--at least that's in Pleasanton.
Well, that's where I stand right now. Looking forward to a wonderful Christmas with my family. I hope you are too! Thanks again for the prayers--they help so much!
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Friday, December 5, 2008
Hi Everyone—
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! The surgeon evaluated my toe, and didn’t think amputation was necessary (talk about having something to be thankful for on Thanksgiving!) I had the pain block on Wed. The procedure definitely wasn’t fun, since the nurse missed (on his 3rd try) on my IV and I didn’t get any sedation drugs. So it looks like I’ll have to have another one or possibly two, since it hasn’t worked on my pain. The doc warned me that might be necessary. I see him a week from today. Meanwhile, the meds he gave me are at least getting me sleep during the night. I’ve started round 14 of Gemzar. Well, I hope this stuff is working, because now I’m starting to get neuropathy (numbness) in my fingers, lips and tip of the tongue. They haven’t said anything, but I think I’m going to have a scan after this round (end of the month). I’ll let you know when I get an actual date. Please keep up the prayers. I feel them and know they are working!
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! The surgeon evaluated my toe, and didn’t think amputation was necessary (talk about having something to be thankful for on Thanksgiving!) I had the pain block on Wed. The procedure definitely wasn’t fun, since the nurse missed (on his 3rd try) on my IV and I didn’t get any sedation drugs. So it looks like I’ll have to have another one or possibly two, since it hasn’t worked on my pain. The doc warned me that might be necessary. I see him a week from today. Meanwhile, the meds he gave me are at least getting me sleep during the night. I’ve started round 14 of Gemzar. Well, I hope this stuff is working, because now I’m starting to get neuropathy (numbness) in my fingers, lips and tip of the tongue. They haven’t said anything, but I think I’m going to have a scan after this round (end of the month). I’ll let you know when I get an actual date. Please keep up the prayers. I feel them and know they are working!
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