stand4hope Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Hubby is still doing ok. He had a great weekend last weekend, but has been a little draggy this week. I'm glad tomorrow's Friday, so he can catch up on rest. We still think the Tarceva is working. On our onc visit last Friday, the onc said we would wait a while before doing new scans to see how it's working, and we would wait even longer before doing another PET. I think the insurance companies must be really picky about frequent PET scans since they are so expensive. I think this last one was about $3,500. The bad news is that our son has been in the hospital here in Indiana since Monday with serious pancreatitis. He will eventually be ok, but it's really bad this time. He's had it several times and each time it takes longer for his pancreas to heal. He's in a lot of pain and been pretty sick, but seemed a little better today and more responsive. He's starting to gripe, so I think that's a good sign. I doubt he will get out of there before the weekend at the earliest. Well, just thought I'd let you all know what's been going on at our house. I've been having long days and late nights, so I've been absent from the board more than usual. Everyone have a great weekend! Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Glad to hear that the Tarceva seems to be working. That's great news and also pleased tomorrow is Friday -- pleased for your hubby and myself. Sorry to hear about your son. I don't know much about pancreatitis but it doesn't sound pleasant. I hope he's home soon and on his way to a cure for it. Gail P-M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Peggy, I am so sorry to hear about your son. It must be very hard playing double duty nurse. I hope you all are feeling much better soon and that your husbands future scans are good. Keeping you all in my prayers. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Prayers for you and your son. Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Peggy, so glad your husband is holding steady. He may be draggy this week because he overdid it a bit last week because he felt so well? Dave will do that. I will include your son in my prayers. I'm so sorry he's having to go through this. Lots of love and God Bless, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Peggy, dear Peggy, You have had a pretty lousy last few years, your Dad, your sweetheart and your son. You must be one very strong and special lady not to collapse under all of this. I agree with others that Don probably over did and that is why he is draggy. And I know a few people that have had pancreatitis and from what I understand it is not pleasant and that is an understatement. Here comes a prayer that Don feels better and that your son is home soon and that the weather is beautiful in Indiana this weekend for you all to enjoy. Peggy, don't forget to be kind to yourself. Love, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Peggy, sorry about your son, glad about your hubby, but sending prayers anyway that the road gets better. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Neighbors, We are sending love and prayers and wishes for strength and good news. We care Brian and Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Peggy... So glad to hear about hubby...but am sorry your son is again struggling with the pancreatitis. Sending healing thoughts his way...and doin' one of Betty's happy dances for hubby and Tarceva! Hope you're taking care of you too, Peg...and not burning your candle at both ends!! We do miss you when you're not here, you know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berisa Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Glad to hear from you. keep us posted!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Glad hubby is hanging in there. Maybe to go for a ride again soon. A sick kid who starts to sass is getting better, that's right. Hang in there Peggy, and YOU have a good weekend too. cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kim Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 I hope YOU have a good weekend and take care of you! You are such a strong woman and an inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Peggy, Glad the Tarceva is working! Good sign. Hope your son does get home for the weekend - feeling pretty good himself! Pet scans cost that much $$ here where I am too. In fact, we actually paid OURSELVES for mine - insurance co. said it was experimental and, after all, I did already have a CT scan. So why a Pet. Interesting - when you pay yourself the cost came down from $3500 to $2500. Anyhow - we challenged it and then did win. BUT just one more thing to fuss about! Wishing all of you a GREAT weekend. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 I am glad the tarceva is doing its thing. Sorry to hear your son is ill. Hang in there Peggy~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy P Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 ((((Peggy))))) You and yours continue to be in my prayers! Much Love, Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Hope your husband perks up over the weekend. Peggy, on my Dad's side of the family everyone had Chronic Pancreatitis with acute episodes. And I do mean everyone. I know that heavy alcohol use can cause this, but there is a familial form which occurs in the absence of alcohol use. That's what happened in my father's family. I certainly hope that your son's Physicians can find a way to treat this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Hang in there, Peggy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Dear Peggy, I'm so sorry to hear your plate has been full once again! I sure hope that black cloud starts moving far far away from you and your family. I'm sending GET WELL WISHES to your hubby, and your son! Stay strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 I can just tell that your heart is as big as an elephant. Hang in there girl.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Peggy, First of all, it sounds like you need to take care of yourself. Sure hope for good news as far as your hubby is concerned . I'm so sorry to hear your son has been so ill. I hope he gets home this weekend and maybe you all can rest a bit. I recently spent about 2 weeks with 3 family members going through a medical crisis all at once. It is very draining. I want you to know that I am keeping you and yours in my prayers... (((Hugs))), Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted April 23, 2005 Author Share Posted April 23, 2005 Thank you for all your kind and loving thoughts. Hubby is doing really well. We had a chance (FINALLY) to sit down and talk some tonight before I headed to the hospital. Our son is not so good. He will survive this, but it wasn't a good day. His lipase (the blood test they do for pancreatitis) went down some yesterday, so last night they added "all" liquids (up from clear liquids). He had pureed vegetable soup, milk and ice cream. His pain skyrocketed and this morning his lipase almost doubled. They now have him complete npo, except ice chips, for 3 days. They finally got his pain under control with 100 mg. of demerol every 3 hours and ativan every 2-4 hours. The morphine wasn't getting the job done for the pain. They also added an antibiotic today and are going to give him nutrients via i.v. (I'm not sure how that will work. Some kind of specialist has to come in for this). They have also been giving him fluids, potassium, thiamin and folic acid via i.v. Tomorrow will be his 6th day in the hospital, and he will be in there for an undetermined time. They think he may be moving into a chronic state with this; he has had it several times before but never this bad. Any and all prayers that anyone has time to offer to God are very much appreciated. He doesn't typically have very good coping skills, and while he isn't doing "great" coping with this, he's coping better than I would have expected. That's good news. Of course, I'm sure the drugs they're giving him are helping with that, too. I'm going to sleep in tomorrow morning - so there! Love to all, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 Peggy: you and your family have my prayers. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 Hi Peggy, So glad your husband is doing better. I feel so bad that you son is having such a tough time. It is so hard for a mother to have to see her son is such pain. It tears at your heart. I don't know what that desease is, but it really sounds very serious. I pray for his healing. You take care of yourself Betty. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 Prayers for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenl Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 Hi Peggy Sending much love and positive energy your way. Hope things settle down for you. Love Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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