MilliBr1 Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 I was thinking of you and your mom today and wondering how she is doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Thanks Millie for posting this message. I woke up this morning and I had Bunny and her Mom on my mind. Hummmmm!! Sending Good thoughts to Bunny and Mom!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Bunny, Suki, Love and warm thoughts and hugs and good vibes. pat and Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 So????????? Bunny?????????? You out there???? We need an update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 here I am. Milli, thank you so much for thinking of us - and Connie, Brat, Addie. I feel so loved here. it's truly an amazing feeling. it's sustaining. Suki had a horrible Thurs. - Sun., then, as often seems to happen with these things, everything started to look up yesterday. her white count went down to 7 (normal, from what I hear - it was nearly 4 times that when she went back in to the hospital!) and they removed the chest tube this morning. she was so, so scared about that, because the insertion on Fri. was so excrutiating, and her lung actually collapsed for one painful, scary second when they first hooked her up. happily, the tube came out MUCH easier than it went in. they are transitioning her to oral pain meds and antibiotics, hopefully a sign that she'll go home soon. I added it up today, and I think she's spent a total of 22 nights in the hospital since 6/24. I trust the docs not to send her home too soon, but she's understandably very anxious - having gone home and come back 3 times now since her pneumonectomy. we've been playing the "gee, I hope the doc stops by while I'm visiting game" but I just left a message for him to call me directly because we have a lot of questions, not the least of which is "what the heck happened?" it's 99% sure she had pneumonia, but never confirmed. in any event, she's getting better and I am so, so happy about that. downsides: I don't know how long it will be before she feels secure again, with SO many setbacks occuring just as she was feeling better from the last one, and there is a strong liklihood that her onc will decide NOT to do chemo, in light of the hard road she's had. she's just not strong enough. she'll get tarceva, though, which is good. this may have been more of an update than you wanted! I guess I needed to get it out. I feel scared for her, a little, and sad she's having such a hard time, I am EXHAUSTED, but mainly I am happy she made it through this and is heading towards health. oh, and she ate all the birthday lobster! and, because it needs to be said, there is nothing to suggest she's anything other than CANCER FREE. so thanks again for loving and looking for me. xoxo amie as of 6:30, it looks like she might go home tomorrow. I know I should be elated, and I am, but I am also so scared that something else will happen to her. I guess I need my mojo back, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted August 17, 2005 Author Share Posted August 17, 2005 Not to long of an update at all. I'm glad to hear she is doing better and praying this is the last time she needs to go back. I think eating all her lobester is an excellent sign Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Thank you, Bunnygirl. Gee, I wish we could be there with you for a 'spell'. do I remind you of granny on Beverly Hillbillies???? Anyway, don't forget our spirits are with you and we are part of Team Suki. Love Brat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 oh Pat, I do like the sound of that "Team Suki"! And Bunny.. I know your fears. Please get well, Suki! Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Bunny, Sure hope Suki will continue to get better and better . Prayers are still coming for the two of you. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 I never told you this before...but my first serious beau in high school called me Suki! From that song, popular back in the early 60, Sukiyaki. Your mom might remember it...you're too young. But that being the case...I am eminently qualified to hold your pork chop (worries) for a while....deal? You just take care of Suki, keep the faith and rely on the power of Good Vibe Central coming to you from high atop the penthouse at LCSC! Film at 11:00 (Dammit, this oral Decadron is making me sorta weird, eh?! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Hoping Suki is genuinely on the mend very soon, and that the whole family can soon be living a more normal life. Hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Okay Bunny, I THINK I'm glad we looked you up!! Not funny for Bunny! All this is so overwhelming and painful. I have NO DOUBT your BEAT! (((((((AMIE)))))))) I look back when I went through this with my family, and I have NO CLUE where my energy came from. The Energy Bunny I guess! I just wish there was something I could say, that would take that fear away from you and from Suki, as to, when will that other shoe drop again! We can only HOPE and PRAY she is really on the mend. Thanks for checking in with us. I tend to worry when people spend a lot of time on the board and then POOF nothing for days. Your entitled to some away time from LCSC. (((((AMIE))))) We'll just hunt you down and drag you back. Tell her to take it easy if she comes home tomorrow. My love and support to you and Mom. Hugs, Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Hi Bunny honey I am really glad your mom is one the mend. She will start to get stronger and feel better in the next couple of days. I know what you mean by being exhausted. When my was in the hospital, we were there everyday until late for 3 weeks straight and it really works on you mentally, But at least your mom will be coming home and I feel confident that she will be just fine. I know you know we are are pulling for her. Prayers sent for her to have a speedy recovery. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 thank you all, a million times. sometimes I feel like a whiner for being so tired out by all of this. today was one of those false alarms I know only people here understand the stress of - we were literally on the way out, when her surgeon opted for one more day in hospital, just to make sure. I support his decision, but anyone who's ever driven in NYC knows why it made me a little bazonkers to drive in to get her, and leave Suki-less. I have been advised by those close to me that I have lost it just a wee bit - so instead of going to work, I will use the rest of this 'personal day' for my, well, person. love y'all. xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Bunny.. Got pretzels and freshly squeezed lemonade in the pub... Can't imagine driving in NYC! Glad you are home safely and your Mom is safe too! Enjoy your day! cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 mmmmm. pretzels. mustard, too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 You know I like that personal day idea. A Bunny Honey day.. Hope it was a good one!! Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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