Maryanne Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Hi All, Have not wanted to post as so much has been going on with Beth and Addie. I have really been busy reading over all the posts and giving feeback when I could. Joel had that radioactive pill given to him Tuesday. It is now Saturday, and there has been quite an improvement. Not as much as he would like, but I see such a dfference from last weekend. His appitite is much improved and he is getting less fatigued. The Endocrinologist called to see how he was doing and said that it would take a good week for him to feel better, which would be this coming Tuesday. She also said that his T levels were very high. So at least we know the reason for the weight loss, nervousness, accelerated heart rate, insomnia and oh that horrible fatigue. He felt like his life force little by little was being drawn from him. But that is going to change. I can't wait for him to start to feel like himself again. He would have come through the surgery fine, if it wasn't for that horrible pain patch that made him so sick, and then being diagnoised with the hyperthyroidism during his recooperaton from the operation. But thank G-d it is not the cancer and hyperthyroidism is treatable, and hopefully this time next week he will be more like the wonderful man I know and love and will gain some of his control and independence back. Take care all, and I will keep you posted. Love ya guys, Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Sounds good, Maryanne. Best to you btoh. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Maryanne, It's so good to hear that Joel is making progress. That's fantastic news! Keep us posted next week as he gets better and better. Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Maryanne, So glad to hear that Joel is rebounding. Soon he will be able to complete his treatments. Yay! Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Sounds like he is on the road to recovery. That is really good news.. Sure hope he continues to feel better and better. sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 I hope he's back to his old self real soon. Hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Being hyperthyroid can really mess you up....so I'm happy that Joel's is being treated and he's feeling better now. Once it really gets into his system, he and you will probably notice a marked difference. Sending good thoughts his and your way, for feeling good again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justakid Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 So glad that Joel is responding and feeling better, that's great news, he has been through a lot and deserves it! Keep us posted on his recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Sounds like good news. It is so hard to have patients however. It will take time for him to get back to "normal", get his weight back on, strength built up, etc. Good to hear he's headed in the right direction! Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Patience is a virtue, something I don't have much of - Hang in there Maryanne. Glad to hear that Joel is making progress in the right direction!! Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 More prayers going out for continued improvment for Joel! I am so glad things are getting a little better for you all! Blessings Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Maryanne, sending lots more prayers for Joel to keep getting better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Maryanne: I am glad to see that things are going better for Joel and you. Now he can put on some weight and perhaps get ready for chemo. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 This sounds like good news. I am so glad things are improving and hope they continue. Keep in touch. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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