TAnn Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Thank you so much Don and Lucie for posting my update and for your continued support. Lucie calls and checks on me about once a week and I really enjoy talking to her. She is such an amazing woman. I went to the ER yesterday and they thought the pain might be coming from my liver, so they did an ultrasound. Liver is all clear, but by then the department for the pericentesis was closed so I had to go back today for them to drain it. When I was in the hospital, only 1 month ago they removed 2 1/2 liters of fluid. In only 1 month the fluid was back and today they removed 1 1/2 liters. Since I'm no longer hooked up to the "good pain killers by IV, I'm feeling very sore, but the actual procedure went well. Thank goodness I didn't have to stay in the hospital. My husband has been juggling work and sooo many trips to the hospital, he has been so wonderful through it all. But I can see the stress it is causing and it makes me feel so bad. The caregivers are such an important part of this process. Thanks to you all. I go back on Friday for a new ct of the chest and mri of the spine, then get the results from my doctor next Wednesday. That is when we will discuss what comes next for me. He is proposing Gemzar without the Carboplatin and lowering the dosage. I'm still unsure if my body can handle any more chemo, but I don't really see any other choice. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers, it helps more than you know. Keepin up the fight, Teri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 So Happy that you are home safe and sound saying prayers for Wed. Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleyb Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Teri, I wish you well in the days to come. I hope you are able to get a treatment plan in place that you are able to handle well. Much love and prayers, Shirleyb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 YES! YES! YES! Teri - I AM SO HAPPY TO SEE YOUR POST! I love you, girlfriend, and I have achingly missed you. You go girl and beat that cancer to mush! I hope the soreness disappears soon and please know that I will be praying every single day for good scans. Stay in touch now, you hear!!! Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelepal Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Wonderful!!! I'm so glad your home and resting in your own bed instead of that Hospital! Praying for good things.. Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 So glad to see that you are back home. I hope that your doctors find a treatment plan that works for you. Prayers and positive thoughts continue for you. Prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 I am glad you are home and posted. Gemzar was very successful for John-- I wish the same for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Teri, glad to see your post and that you are home. I will let Lucie know. Prayers continue. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Teri, Great to hear from you and that you are home and able to post. I had Gemzar initially and then with the Clinical Trial and it worked both times. It stopped my pleural effusion when I first started Chemo and it has not come back to any significant amount. Pray that you have good luck with it too. Hang tough my friend. God Bless. Praying for you. CharlieD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaze100 Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Hi Terri, I am glad to hear you are out of that stinky old hospital. You're in my prayers Terri. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 P.S. Teri, Gemzar was good to Don, too, and gentle - he had almost no side effects - same with Carboplatin. Love, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Teri , You keep on fighting and we will keep on praying and sending all kinds of healing vibes your way. Will be waiting to see your results on the Ct and MRI. In the meantime I'm sending lots of prayers your way. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Keep kickin', Teri, keep kickin'. xxoo, Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyT Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Teri, So happy that you are at home. Hope the pain gets under control, sending prayers NancyT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Teri, So very glad to see your post. Glad you didn't have to stay in the hospital. I sure hope they can find a magic bullet and that your pain subsides. I'll be watching for good news on the CT and MRI. You deserve good news my friend. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 It is sooooo good to see your post. I am thrilled that you are home. I pray thay they get that water build up under control. That must really knock you through a loop. Thinking of you and it is so good to see you here. Prayers always sent to you. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Teri Good to see your post, girl. Please try to accept the help that you get from your husband and all with humility and gratitude. Do not worry that you are a burden. You are absolutely NOT! Think of it this way, Please. If the tables were turned in any other direction, you would be there 100% for them. Not to say all isn't without worry. LC is worriesome. Please just concentrate on getting better. Do not caretake the caretakers. For right now, Teri is #1. Trust that all else will fall into place. Best of luck with the Gemzar, Teri. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Glad your home, prayers all goes well for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melindasue37 Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Teri, It is so nice to see you back here!! I'm praying for good results from your scans and a good response to the new chemo. Warm Hugs, Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Teri,glad you are home and had the fluid drained.Good luck with the next dr.visit.wishing for all the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Teri, HOME SWEET HOME, for you. Prayers for the right chemo for you. xoxo Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Amen to what Cindi said. It is a "welcomed burden". It is when we can't help you that we worry and stress out. Focus on Teri. I am so glad you are fighting this thing with all you have!! You are such a special woman. Kisses and hugs for your bravery, courage and sensitivity. My love to you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Teri Sending lots of prayers and positive energy your way. Keep up the fight! Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myrnalu Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 So glad you are home.Nothing like being home.My best to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Hey Teri, So glad your home!!! Keep that fighting spirit!! GOD BLESS! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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