ErinC1973 Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Tony and Debi, Just wanted to let you both know I am thinking of you and my prayers are always with you. Tony, you must get sprung soon! Keep up the fighting spirit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Prayers and Thoughts and hugs tonite for Both of you wonderful folks!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Welthy-- I can imagine how scared you are feeling tonight. Please stay strong. All of my thoughts and prayers are with you and Tony. Best, Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Welthy- I hope Tony is feeling better soon. Keep us posted on how he is doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Oh Erin -- you are such a sweetie. Thanks everyone for your kind wishes. Here's how Tony ended up in the hospital or "What I've learned about not having a coordinated care team at a Cancer Center": 1. Never have breathing problems when your pulmonologist is on vacation and your oncologist is taking his daughter back to college. 2. Remain calm in the face of stupid questions, tests, and ER doctor's who don't have a clue and think you don't have a clue. 3. Try to smile when your beloved family doctor is put in charge of your care even though he hasn't treated you in over two years. But wait, there's more! 4. Don't have a heart attack when that same beloved family doctor wakes you up with an early morning phone call and tells you that your husband's tumor is completely blocking airflow into his left lung (it's not) and that he now has a "Do Not Resuscitate" order on Tony. So, here we are. Tony's p.o.'d about getting stuck in the hospital. We thought it would be a simple "tap and go" kind of a day on Thursday. At least they did pick up an infection in his left lung. He is receiving antibiotics. I think he is getting weaker from laying around in bed, so I told him to at least get off his duff and go to the bathroom instead of peeing in that little plastic men's thing. He gets nebulizer treatments 4x per day that helps slightly because he also has emphysema. Slightly means a lot these days. AND I finally brought in the medical power of attorney and directives order so the hospital could have that on file. The upshot is that other doctor's don't know how to handle an advanced Stage IV cancer patient and go off the deep end. They don't know who they are dealing with here! Can't wait for our "regulars" to get back. I do hear an old woman crying down the hallway, but no fat lady singing, so it's going to be okay for the time being. Not great, but okay. I feel strong and know that it is not me, but God holding me up these past days. He gives me serenity now. There you have it. Thanks again, Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laban Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 It sounds like you two have really got your act together. You should be running the show. Blessings to you both. Tony get up and out of there. Welthy, keep on keepin' on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Welthy--Prayers for the best for Tony and you. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Oh Welthy.....soundslike Murphy's Law, doesn't it? I hope things continue to improve and that you will have Tony home as fast as possible. Prayers this AM for you both. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 I'm glad to hear things are improving. "God's spirit is always active in the minute details and grand plans of our life" Daily word God Bless!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Sending lots of prayers. Hope Tony is sent home soon. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiredmom959 Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Too bad someone w/the knowledge of cancer you do just can't bypass the docs some of the time and write your own orders for Tony! You should be in hospital administration ... hoping you're outta that hospital soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dscherer Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Welthy, I am sending prayers your way! Hope things keep improving and Tony gets sprung soon! YOu are both true insprirations. Prayers, Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raneyf Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Hi Welthy, Hope Tony is feeling better soon and your normal docs get back from vacation. It always happens like that for me too - scary stuff going on while my doctor is gone. Take care of yourselves, Raney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 I hope you get Tony home soon. What a scary experience. I saw the first couple posts in this strand yesterday and looked all over for more info. Couldn't figure out what was going on till I read your post today. Let us know how you both are doing. Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Hi Debi, My G-d what an experience. Talking about when it rain it pours . I could imagine what a rollercoater ride that was. I am glad they found the infection and are treating that. Hope the doc's are all back tomorrow. They should have you on their team as if anyone is knowledgeable on Tony's condition it is you! Prayers sent to Tony... Keep that faith in G-d as he is holding you up along with us of course Stay strong Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Adding my prayers to the rest and hoping Tony will be home soon. Best, Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtay Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Thinking of you both Dawn x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyr Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 (((Welthy))) Been out of town and out of the loop since Friday & just got back tonite. So glad you sprung Tony from the hospital. What an ordeal you've both been through!!! Prayers that the antibiotic will have Tony feeling better soon. God Bless wendyr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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