ginnyde Posted October 20, 2003 Share Posted October 20, 2003 Just an update. Earl had a port installed on Fri am. That went well. Then had his first Taxol/Carboplatin infusion. That went well. But we were at the hospital from 8:15 am to 6:15 pm. Loooooooong day. Friday night at 10:30 (while I was asleep on the couch) my darling husband decided to go for a walk. Well, as I have posted before, he walks like a man after 3/4 beers. You got it, he fell flat on his face on our asphalt driveway. Took him 1-1/2 hours to get in the house. I never heard him until he got into the house and I feel so GUILTY. He was covered with blood and soaking wet, it was raining. His face, hands and knees are skinned beyond belief, but no broken anything. My heart just breaks for him. I wish I had a magic wand. Saturday night we were scheduled to have our dinner group at our house. Earl insisted he wanted to have it. It is 3 other couples for hors' and dinner. He had a wonderful time, laughed, ate, drank and was extremely merry. And he got the big sympathy vote for his face. It was absolutely fantastic to see the smile and twinkle in his eye for a short time. He paid the price on Sunday, he was exhausted, but it was worth it. I am fighting our insurance company right now. They have refused the Celebrex rx. We are going to appeal it since even the onc. agrees that it seems to help with this chemo. Our hope right now is that this chemo either halts or shrinks the tumors. Please remember the Duke in your prayers. Ginny P.S. I bought him a cane first thing Sat am. I told him either he uses it or I will use it on him. He is using it - and I think he is glad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted October 20, 2003 Share Posted October 20, 2003 It is weird you can not use your old signiture. You are still there!!!!!!!!! Sorting the member list by date registered now you are # 28 on Jan 10 , and # 636 on Oct 7, 03. Sorting by alphabetical you are # 220 and # 221. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted October 20, 2003 Author Share Posted October 20, 2003 Donna, I think that my old password was stored somehow in my old AOL stuff. Now with a totally new AOL (my old one got corrupted), I just can't seem to sign on as ginnyd. Will keep trying. Rick has given me a new pw but can't seem to make it work. No big deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debaroo Posted October 20, 2003 Share Posted October 20, 2003 Ginny, boy your Earl is one hell of a spunky guy!!! I felt so badly when you spoke of his fall-but please don't feel guilty-have you guys thought of getting one of those Nextel-type two way radios? I'm not sure of how expensive they are, as there is going to be some compitition now that other companies can come out with the same type of phone/walkie talkie. My parents actually got a cordless phone for the house that came with 2 handsets and it has an intercom so that if Dad needs Mom all he has to do is beep her and they can talk. It has come in very handy. Anyway-it gives my mom some peace of mind that if she can't hear Dad call her, he can call her on the intercom. I am glad that you guys had a good visit with your friends, and of course you both are in my thoughts and prayers all the time. Continue to take care-by the way, how does Earl like the port? My dad LOVES his, it has made his chemo session so much easier and more comfortable for him. Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted October 20, 2003 Share Posted October 20, 2003 Ginny, sorry Earl took a tumble, but you have nothing to feel guilty about. It was his decision to go out alone. Even when we have cancer, we do dumb things! I am so glad you all went ahead with the gathering -- as you could see, it was good for you both. Always opt on the side of going ahead with fun plans when you can. I have said a prayer for Earl. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norme Posted October 20, 2003 Share Posted October 20, 2003 Ginny, so glad you both had a good dinner party. That had to be horrible him out there in the dark and rain and falling down and couldn't get himself back up and back into the house. The poor soul.... Maybe you need to put your couch in front of the door....... All kidding aside, I think I would worry a lot if buddy went out in the dark for a walk. TAke care and give the duke a hug..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted October 21, 2003 Share Posted October 21, 2003 Oh Ginny so glad Earl is okay! Glad he got some time with friends too. Bill got up while I was asleep last night and fixed a bowl of ice cream and then spilled it all over the chair and himself too. He spent an hour trying to clean it up and by that time his sleeping pills had really kicked in. I'm surprised he made it back to bed (and never woke me up!!) Blessings to you and Earl, Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyS Posted October 21, 2003 Share Posted October 21, 2003 Ginny - Poor Earl - I like the "putting the couch in FRONT of the door" idea! Hugs for you and prayers for Earl, SandyS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaMRG Posted October 21, 2003 Share Posted October 21, 2003 Hi Ginny, So glad the Duke is okay and that he enjoyed the party. Im praying for him right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolyn Flournoy Posted October 21, 2003 Share Posted October 21, 2003 Ginny My husband just began same chemo as yours. He was on Iressa for 3 months but CT scan showed 2 new mets one on the liver and one on his kidney. Lungs are stable. After first treatment he feels pretty good. Good enough to go on a little vacation until next week when he gets his second infusion. Hope your husband feels as well with this chemo too. I asked the onc. nurse about taking Celebrex and she gave him some samples enough for a couple of weeks. Could you get some samples from your dr. while you wait on the appeal from the insurance? Carolyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaf Posted October 21, 2003 Share Posted October 21, 2003 ginny: praying for the duke. glad to hear he is ok after his fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted October 21, 2003 Author Share Posted October 21, 2003 Our primary did give us about a 3 week supply of Celebrex. Our onc. told me yesterday he is faxing 20 pages to the insurance co. to justify the rx. He said when you inundate them like that they always approve, they don't want to read it. Haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted October 22, 2003 Share Posted October 22, 2003 Ahhhh....the laziness of the bureaucracy! Glad to see it working FOR you and not AGAINST you! Now, any idea why insurance companies are no longer "local"?? They SURELY don't want someone knocking at their door or camped out in the lobby with questions and requests regarding treatment.... Easy to deny a "non-person" that's just a case number, not so easy if said person meets you at your office... Good luck to ya! Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karma1976 Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 Just wanted to say hello ginny and hope everything is going good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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