Don Wood
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I'm walking with you, Heather.
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I know my daughter is going through a lot of the same feelings right now.
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I fill at about 1/4 tank normally.
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Sorry I missed you all this week. I was entertaining a nephew I had not seen in almost 9 years. Don
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Nina, you are all-right! As many have said, it is a great attitude. I had cataract surgery on the left eye in the 1980's and the right eye a few years ago. It was great to see well again both times. Best to you. Don
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I hated the ventilator. I had one when I had bypass surgery on my heart in 1997. It was a good thing they had my hands tied down, because when I woke up I wanted to pull the damned tube out. I can see why they would keep your dad sedated. They put me out and when I woke up, the tube was gone and I was a lot calmer. Best to you. Don
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I used to, but not anymore. Has to be at least a dime.
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Answer: card
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Bible and chemistry
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I'm walking with you, Teri.
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Alriiiiiight!
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My prayers are with you all.
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Ry, need the lei pass for a glorious week with my son in Hawaii -- May 12 thru 20. The islands beckon! Don
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My wife used something like lemon tree oil on her nails during chemo. Don
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Well, hey, Rich -- our own dadstimeon -- congratulations on your 5000th post here. As a 5-year Stage IV NSCLC survivor, you are a constant inspiration to us all. We appreciate all your support and sage advice since you joined us almost 4 years ago. Thanks you also for being one of our Moderators. Rah! Rah! Rah! for Rich! Our hero! Many blessings, dude. Don
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Welcome! Glad you posted. My best wishes for your sister. Keep us posted. Don
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Terrific! What a treat!
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I wear a watch and a cross on a chain. Before Lucie died, I had a wedding ring. I take them off for showering because I don't like the water getting between them and me. I take them off when going to bed because I don't want them catching on things during the night. Don
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Terrific news!
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My opinion -- when it comes to eating, you can't give too much support. It is essential that the patient eat well, so anything you find that works -- and you may have to try many things -- is worth the effort. My daughter called me "the food Nazi" when it came to my insisting my wife eat, even when she didn't feel like it (which was often when under treatment). I believe my insistence was a factor in her living as long as she did. I never gave her a choice of eating or not eating -- it was "either this or this or this". She thanked me many times when she realized she needed to be prodded. It is understandable - with the patient tired, nauseous, medicated, bad taste, etc. -- that they don't feel like eating -- but they did to. I found that feeding her small snacks every two or three hours, instead of the traditional 3 squares, worked better. She could handle it better and it also cut down on the nausea. Hang in there. Don
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There are no easy answers to whether or not to have chemo. It may give one person months of good life and another person agony. And there is no way to tell ahead of time. I go with getting another opinion, weighing the options and going with whatever you two then decide. As you say, ultimately it is your husband's choice but you need to buy in, because you are also greatly affected by any decision. I do know your agony and overwhelmingness. I went through that for 4 years. I would go through more if I just had her here to take care of. But I do believe she is in a better place. I hold you both up during this terrific time. Don
Tropical Storm Andrea
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Well, wouldn't you just know that Andrea would appear ahead of schedule!