Patti B Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 I AM STABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yipee!!! The doctor feels that my increased shortness of breath IS from the Alimta. He wanted to know if I thought I needed a break from the chemo - I told him absolutely NOT - I would need to be coming in here on my hands and knees before I let the cancer get another foothold. He told me he has absolutely no clue about the pain I have been having in my lung area. This has gotten a lot worse latey. But he said it is NOT progression so it must be either muscular or a weird side effect from Alimta. Of course then he goes on and on about what am I doing physically. I told him I have been doing yard work (which I absolutely LOVE) but that I do listen to my body and take long breaks. He wanted to know if I thought I should stop doing all things I do. I told him if I can't go watch my kid at sporting events, can't putz in my yard, and do all the other things I ENJOY doing, whats the purpose?? Whether its cancer that does me in, or whether I die in my sleep at the age of 90, I want to enjoy myself. Each day is a day that we can never get back. So he just said to pace myself a lot more and if I decide I need a break, to let him know. Thank you all for your prayers and support. I was really scared with this SOB - its frightening when you can't catch your breath and I truly thought it was from progression. So, I will be doing the happy dance tonight!!! You guys are the best!! Want would I do without you all!! Hugs - Patti B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 WOO HOO, Patti!!! I'm so relieved to read this post. I've been watching for this update all afternoon. Lost count how many times I looked. You have the most fantastic attitude and you are truly an inspiration to me. God Bless you... Hugs, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 CAll Hubbie and Share GREAT NEWS with him!! I am sure he won't mind hearing this news! Congrats on GREAT NEWS!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbi Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Hey, g/f! That is the best news. I'm so, so happy for you. I hope you're celebrating. Robbi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraL Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 hey there Patti. Awesome news girlfriend. I have just ordered up a bottle of Zinfandel?? (have I got that right) to be delivered to your home. All virtual of course but hope you enjoy just the same. Am sure your son and hubby will be absolutely thrilled. You are an inspiration. Stable is great with this "C" thing. Now if they could just figure out a way to stable our brains through all of this!!! Fondly, Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Great news Patti! Woo HOO! Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esky0083 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 GREAT NEWS PATTI . SO VERY GLAD TO HEAR GOOD NEWS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Time to celebrate the good news Hugs Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famograham Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Patti!!! That is fantastic news!!! You just keep right on living the heck out of life!! I am so happy for you, your family, and ALL of US! ((((Patti)))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ry Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Congratulations Patti- Stable is great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley (MLC) Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 So very happy to hear your news. My mom has been having a few S/E from the Alimta, so I am forwading your good news to her as well. Congratulations! Shelley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peebygeeby Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Hey Patti, YESSSS! wonderful news! I'm so happy to hear this. You must be so very relieved. Enjoy yourself. All the best, Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mary colleen Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I'm truly very happy for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 See, told ya! Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyman35 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Fabulous. So happy to hear the news Patti!!! You go girl!!!! Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe B Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe B Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce u Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Great news Patti. Congratulations.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet B Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Hip Hip Hooray!!!!! I am so happy for you !!!! Happy dance going on at my house tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 A BIG CONGRATS TO YOU PATTI!! Enjoy that yard work, your kids games etc. You have a GREAT attitude. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Hey Patti One more congrats from me! lol.. I am so happy for you. Hugs to you, Nick and Joe!! Love ya!!! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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