Hello everyone, my mom asked me to blog for her today. She just is not up to it. I think everything has finally caught up with her.
Yesterday she underwent her third surgery in 30 days. Her power port was removed and a medi-port was inserted. The operation went very smoothly and quickly. Her surgeon had a cancellation, so she was called into the hospital earlier than planned.
We started off the day with radiation. She wasn't feeling well – probably a combination of side effects from her treatments, thirst/hunger from being NPO, exhaustion from not sleeping the previous night, and nerves/anxiety about the surgery. We arrived home from radiation to find a message from Northside asking her to come in earlier. So we turned around and headed right back out. Mom was exhausted and had been looking forward to an hour nap before going in, but that didn't happen.
After she was discharged, she went home and slept for about 5 hours or so. She got up, ate some chicken soup my dad had made (yum) and took one of her pain meds and fell asleep again for the rest of the night.
Today it was back to radiation at 9:15. Of course, there were delays and she had to wait. Then she started feeling very nauseated, tired, and started coughing. Her doctor said no Canfield Fair for her this year. He wants her to spend the next 4 days recovering and getting her body stronger before chemo again on Tuesday. Of course she is disappointed, but understands that she must rest and recover.
So at the moment she is at home in bed, feeling an overwhelming exhaustion and fatigue and fighting nausea. She is also in a little pain at the site of the mediport insertion. The plan is for her to stay home and rest until Tuesday.
Please continue to send positive, healing thoughts and prayers to my mom.
sending prayers and good thoughts your way. even superman has to rest sometimes. :) i know you'll bounce back even stronger and more determined than before!
ReplyDeleteEmbrace a restful weekend and try smelling lemons & drinking lemonade for the nausea. Worked for me when I was sick.
ReplyDeletePlease just rest up for the next few days. Don't worry about the fair - nothing there but dirty smelly people and germs. We'll be thinking of you constantly, as usual!
ReplyDeleteLove you!
Hey! Who you callin' dirty and smelly?!??
ReplyDeleteKara, you & Shawn are hilarious. It's Saturday and I am out of bed. Dad is making me a power milkshake. Love you guys, Mom
ReplyDeleteFeeling any better today????
ReplyDeleteI'll call you later :)
Do they sell power shakes at the Canfield Fair. I could use one today.
ReplyDeleteLinda, Hope that u feel stronger today. Will Alan give out the recipe to the Power Shake? Thinking about you all and praying for you.Tell Shawn to lighten up and go and see some dirty smelly people. haha Love Karen
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i have to agree with shawn!!but i.m not a fair lover anyway..linda, feel better and rest,rest,rest.i will call you mon.to see how you are.more prayers and love on the way.hope you can feel them.debbie h
ReplyDeletewhat a great way to keep up with your progress. good to know you are surrounded by a great family that cares and loves you. my sister-in-law has a family just like yours who used a blog to keep us informed and it was such a relief since she was pittsburg and we were here. we went see her yesterday and i must say support, advocacy is the best the thing to get anyone through a serious illness. i continue to pray for you and your family; they are great and special prayers for them
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I hope you're feeling rested and better today, and ready for Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteRemember to take some time to focus on yourself. Remind your body that it is strong and beautiful. Soak up the positive thoughts and energy that surround you and banish any negativity.
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