Guest DaveG Posted August 21, 2003 Share Posted August 21, 2003 I was gone for 4 days due to an infection in my right foot and not having a high enough white blood cell count to fight it. So I spent Monday through today in the hospital getting IV antibiotics. my white cell count was not responding to the infection one bit. I was put in reverse isolation, eveyone who entered my room had to wear a mask. I cannot eat raw fruits or vegatables or use black pepper. Somewhat limits my appetite. Everything has to be well cooked. When I go out in a public place, I have to wear a mask. Oh the sacrifices one has to make when trying to beat cancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelleyu Posted August 21, 2003 Share Posted August 21, 2003 Dave: Just wanted to let you know I have been following your story and know you will get through this with flying colors. You are truly a remarkable human being and a fighter. Hang in there. Thinking and praying for a speedy recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmc Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 Hey Dave, Glad to hear from ya, missed last night on the chat , we was worried, but glad your your out of the hospital and doing better. Guess ya just gotta keep keeping on Dave, You know your in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in ! Youll beat it man!! God bless and be well Bobmc- NSCLC- stageIIB- left pneumonectomy- 5/2/01 " absolutely insist on enjoying life today!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaMRG Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 I remember when my father was in that position two years ago before his stem cell transplant for lymphoma. But its only a temporary bump in the road. Hope youre feeling better every day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 sorry about the infection, Dave. If we lived in Japan you would fit right in wearing your face mask...when I lived there it was considered the polite thing to do if one had asthma, a cold, or had respiratory problems of any kind. Hope we reach that point here in the USA. When my counts start to drop I'm going to wear the mask. Period. Hope the foot is on the mend very soon. Fay A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berisa Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 Glad to hear that you are discharged already. Hang in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 You can hang in Dave. Why don't you draw a Mouth on the mask. You can have one with a smile and one ugly one and switch them according to your mood. We cancer folk must maintain a sense of humor if we're to beat this thing. I'll be thinking of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Karen C. Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 Hi, David G., David C's wife here - I hope you're doing a little better each day. That sounds like an unpleasant, if not scary, way to have to go through the day, not to mention the hospital stay. Will pray for your infection to clear up so life can get back to "normal" (whatever that is!)) God Bless, Karen, Dave and Faith Chapman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 And we thought you missed chat cause you were out with Estelle Hope you're around real soon and back to your old self. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 Dave, I guess no one told you it wasn't Oct. 31st yet. haha. Hope you are feeling better. Why not pepper????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Posted August 22, 2003 Share Posted August 22, 2003 Sorry to hear you were in hospital and not feeling well, hope you get back to your "normal" soon, missed you in chat, was hard to keep Ry from spreading new rumors about you. Get well soon.!!! thats an order Soldier!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.