bunny Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 hi all. I've been reading but not posting and you all continue to amaze, inspire and move me. I wanted to update you on Suki's health because I know how helpful it was for me to read of others' experience. first and foremost, she remains NED. at her last scan in December, her onc. noted some "wear and tear" on her lung and referred her to a pulmonologist. the new doc seems great and very thorough. he found her SOB marked - part of the downside of being as tough as Suki is is that she sometimes bullies through things she could get help with - and did a walking test. well, after only 6 minutes of walking on the treadmill her O2 sats went down to 82!! so he recommended supplemental O2 24/7. we, especially Suki, were all dismayed at first. I think we all felt like we had really "gotten away with it". then, she spent her first day on O2 and felt so much better than she has in so long! so now she's using it - not quite 24/7 but definitely when she exerts (including walking) or goes into a respiratorily (is that a word?) challenging environment, like a construction area (which she doesn frequently for her work). so I think she's adjusting to the idea. it's still a pretty remarkable outcome for a 7+ year survivor of stage IIIb NSCLC, and we remain proud as ever. Irish eyes were laughing hysterically on Monday: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Congratulations to Suki, that's fantastic news Aime! Nice to see you post and love the picture! Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Great news about Suki and thanks for updating us. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 WOW. Thanks for posting. I am thrilled to hear about a 7+ year IIIB survivor. Yeah!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovesLife Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Thanks for sharing the good news on continued NED. What an adorable little baby! Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 That's wonderful news. Thanks for the update. Baby is adorable! Muriel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Wonderful news about Suki, beautiful Irish baby. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Bunny, This is great news about Suki. I love the picture of your little guy all dressed up in his Irish attire. He is just too cute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 (((Bunny))), Missed you girl. So good to hear the news about Suki being NED. Sorry about her needing the oxygen, but thankful there is something to help. And, your little "baby bunny" sooo precious.. yess. Thanks for sharing . Take care and know you are thought about often. Hugs, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti B Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Congrats to Suki for being NED!!! Thats what we like to hear!! That baby is sooooo cute - I just wanted to reach thru the screen and give those cheeks a squeeze!!!! Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 It certainly is good to read such good news! And that baby is beautiful! A beautiful Blessing! Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 I am glad your mom continues to do well. The baby is absolutely adorable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Tell Suki I continue to wish her well. Levi sure is getting big!!!! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Amie: I am glad to see Suki is NED and that the oxygen has helped her. I have read that the oxygen is most useful at nighttime. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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