TAnn Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 I've been gone for quite a while! I'm sorry I'm so far behind with everyone. My recovery from getting out of the hospital has been very slow. I'm just now getting some of my strength back. I still have pain issues, we are going to try a milder dose of the pain patch that they sent me home with. The one I was on was just making me want to stay in bed all day, and I was a bit loopy on it too. My last scan showed blood clots in the left lung, and all other areas remained unchanged, sooo, I'm back on the lovenox shots. I'm not on any chemo right now, I'll get new scans of the chest and spine at the end of the month and go from there. Right now I'm just trying to get stronger. I miss you all so much, thanks to everyone for your thoughts and prayers. Teri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Welcome Home Teri! You've been missed greatly by all of us! (((((((TERI)))))))) I sorry to hear your still having to deal with some pain. I'll keep praying things will work out for you. So glad to have you back where you belong! Take care and rest up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 I am glad you updated us. I hope you get some strength back soon. Thinking of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Oh, Teri, you have absolutely no idea how happy I am to see you post. I was just about to head for bed and so glad I saw this before I left. I have missed you so much and thrilled to hear that you are getting back some strength. I have been praying for you. Now, DON'T DO THAT AGAIN!! Sending you tons of love and hugs, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eppie Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 TAnn, I have been praying for you and I am so glad to see you post. Much love, Eppie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debi Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Teri, I'm sure with each passing day, you will grow stronger. Thinking of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Teri, Was really getting worried about you. Glad to hear you are getting some strength back. Hope you're up and around soon. Don't scare us like that again, you hear? God Bless. CharlieD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Teri: I am glad you are geting some strength back. Let it continue. I hope you can move around a bit now and get a little exercise without pain. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Teri, We have all been so worried about you. Seeing your name on your post made me smile right away. It meant you were home. I hope your strength gets better each day and that the pain issues can be resolved soon. Golly, I've missed you. Keeping you in my prayers. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Great to see you back-you have truly been missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Teri, Thank you so much for the post. I pray for you every day and think about you and yes, worry. Today you have made me smile!! Thank you. I hope your strength returns soon.........Maybe the hint of Spring in the air will help? ~ Although, in TX, it may be much more than the little hint we have in IL..................maybe like a big shout??? Lots of love P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Teri, Glad you've checked in and are gaining some strength. You continue to be in my prayers. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Hi Teri, Welcome home. It must feel so good to be home. It was great to see your posts and I pray they get that pain under control. I know once that happens you will regain your strength. Praying for you Teri. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 So very glad to see you up and about! May you find some fun in the spring temperatures. gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Teri, good to see your post. Glad you took the time and energy to let us know about you. You continue in our prayers. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Teri,I am glad you are starting to feel stronger.Hope it keeps improving every day for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Teri, Hope they can do something to relieve the pain. Take care of yourself. You're in my prayers. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvillella Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 Glad to see you back. Hope the pain issue is resolved quickly. Prayers for a speedy recovery. Ralph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted March 11, 2006 Share Posted March 11, 2006 So glad to see you back, will keep the prayers going so the pain goes away and the strength keeps coming back, xo Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 hip hip hooray! For being home, Teri! Get everything all cleared up and you will be cleaning bathrooms in no time at all! Great to see you post! love, Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 Glad to see you, my prayers continue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 Teri Glad that you are home. Continue being extra nice to yourself. Hoping the pain improves and that strength increases as discomfort decreases. Best thoughts to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Teri, It was good to see you post. keep working on getting your strength up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze100 Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 You've been in my prayers TAnn. I am glad you are out of the hospital. Love and Mercy, Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inkerdoodler Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Welcome home and hope you continue to progress and improve! Pain management is a huge issue. Jim was experiencing a lot of chest pain (probably because several ribs are now involved as well as progression into the pleura where there are nerves). Tried oxcodone which didn't work, and then they put him on Fentanyl pain patches in varying strengths. The patches didn't seem to work well for him at all... didn't control the pain, and also made him extremely sleepy and "dopey" -- sometimes he even got a "wild eyed" look that really concerned us. Finally they removed the patch and put him on time-release oxycontin which he can supplement with low dose oxycodone and ibuprofen. He finally seems comfortable. He doesn't want to feel "out of control"! Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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