power port

My surgery is over. Whew.. I don't think it gets any easier. OUCH!!!
I have a huge bandage over the upper left side of my chest. My neck is pretty bruised. Needless to say last night was a long.......long night.
On the up side I am now a power port recipient.
When they discharged me from the hospital, they gave me a package with information for any medical personnel I encounter. This is a new technology, I also have a card for traveling purposes a bracelet and key ring so I guess you could call me, " a card caring POWER PORT PERSON" . hah say that fast 3 times.

Today I have a CT scan scheduled and I hope I can make it. Tom and Grace are taking me to my appointment . I don't know what I would do without them. The medication I am on is making me feel pretty nauseous. I hope I can choke down the barium....ick
Wish me luck!

one step at a time.....

One step at a time.......





Once again we are off to the hospital. You would think that I would be getting used to this. But I still get nervous.
Thank you everyone for the emails cards and prayers, you cannot imagine how much it means to me!

Happy Birthday Krystal!

I am not telling you how old Krystal is.....then you would know how old I am. err...I was a child Mom.
Happy Birthday Krystal!!!!

Oncologist

So Mike and I met with my oncologist Friday. He answered so many of our questions. (and then some)
I will be starting with a 36 million unit intravenous dose each day for the first 4 weeks and then next 11 months a 15 million dose by injection 3 times a week.
So I have a couple of days to focus on getting stronger before my next surgery on Wednesday.
(I am polishing up my armor, I think I will be needing it soon!)

Happy Birthday ETHAN!!!!!

 

Little Ethan is 4 years old today!!! My how time flies!

I said Port.. Not Airport

So today was my doctors appointment. I know I said it was yesterday, and you talk about feeling embarrassed yesterday when they called my name and said "Lynette, your appointment is tomorrow". OK it happens to the best of us. Well today I spoke with my surgeon, my incisions are healing well and the swelling has gone down a bit. The next step is to have a titanium port put in. My next surgery is scheduled for the 6th, this coming Wednesday. I am actually excited to get this. This means I will be able to use this for all the IV applications, interferon, CT scans, PET scans, blood work and future surgeries. I know that sounds pretty "lame" but for me "the human pin cushion" it is pretty exciting.

On a happier subject, I left my camera at Krystals when we were there on the 4th of July. She sent it back and I received it today. I have a classic video of our grandson Bryton dancing. Now remember he is only 17 months old, and we have never seen him dance before. He sure doesn't get his rhythm from his Uncle Kale.

I just felt like I needed to post an encouraging message.
Have a wonderful day!

On the move

So Friday ended up being a pretty good day.
I received a card in the mail signed by all my friends and co-workers. (thanks guys! you made my day!)
Kales girlfriend, Lisa and her family sent me flowers (what a surprise! thanks Lisa, Janice, Jake and Lori!)


The Cancer Center called me and answered so many questions I had. I feel a little better going into the treatment. I spoke with my Oncologist and he referred me to see my Surgeon next week to set up the surgery to put the port in. So one more surgery, I don't think it will be as bad as the others.

My dog and I started to do a little on the treadmill (she is my trainer, and lays on her rug watching as I walk) I had to laugh at myself. I started out walking 1.2 mph, as I was envisioning how this would look to anyone else I thought to make this scene complete, I would need to put a walker in front of me, then I could "shuffle" properly. But even though I was slow, it felt sooo good to move again. I am hoping I can work up to a respectable speed of at least 3.0 mph by the end of next week.




Yesterday, Mike took me for a drive. We rolled the windows down and drove through the country, stopped and visited with some good friends. It's amazing how you miss the simple things when you can't do them. Anyway the drive and the visit with friends restored my spirit and outlook.


So today is Sunday and I feel restored and thankful for my wonderful friends, husband, children and Mikes Parents!

Happy Friday!!!!

I thought ... this has been a hard week. We need to celebrate the week being over.
(Especially you Chris woo hoo half over!)
Have a happy Friday!!!!!

So today was basically a wash out. I am not feeling much better. I thought I would focus on some inspirational thoughts.
Smile and have a good day!
Tomorrow has to be better!