Nothing untoward to report - just ongoing life with the everyday symptomatic impact of the journey. However, life is made richer by the presence of friends who visit and who keep in touch with us.
We have been thinking about how we will enter the Christmas season this year; a season which evokes lots of feelings for us. We hope to make it a gentle one.
Friday, November 30, 2007
Monday, November 26, 2007
Chemo Day
Chemo day today and so far so good. Saw Dr. Doreen who plans to schedule a CT Scan for early in the new year. Shelley is taking a break from treatments from Dec. 17 to Jan. 7 and looks forward to Christmas without GB.
Dr. Doreen thought she "looked well" but is a little concerned about the continued weight loss and hopes that will stabilize soon.
Rain and high winds are forecast for tonight and tomorrow. Glad we have no plans to be out until Wednesday!
Dr. Doreen thought she "looked well" but is a little concerned about the continued weight loss and hopes that will stabilize soon.
Rain and high winds are forecast for tonight and tomorrow. Glad we have no plans to be out until Wednesday!
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Just To Let You Know
I had a somewhat uncomfortable night, a quiet restful day in bed, but I'm feeling quite a bit better tonight.
Thanks for holding me through all this!
Thanks for holding me through all this!
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
On The Other Side!
We headed to the hospital at 8:45 this morning for Shelley's procedure and returned home at 3:45. She is now the proud owner of a (permanent) "Wallstent RX Biliary Endoprosthesis!
In the early stages of the procedure, the drugs did not quite do their job resulting in Shelley "assisting the medical team" through several attempts at pulling her tubes out early. The team, however, was quick to offer her more "happy juice." When "second rounds" were still not enough, they offered her "thirds." That is by way of saying that Shelley is now sound asleep in her own bed and will likely be in that state until this time tomorrow.
Presently, she has a bit of a temperature which will need to be monitored throughout the night to make certain it doesn't rise above 38. Should that happen, we will need to, once again, acquaint ourselves with Emerg. However, there are no intentions in this household to fill our bed-sitting-room with any more paramedic guests however nice they might be!
With gratitude and relief to be on the other side of our stint with the stent! Praise be!
In the early stages of the procedure, the drugs did not quite do their job resulting in Shelley "assisting the medical team" through several attempts at pulling her tubes out early. The team, however, was quick to offer her more "happy juice." When "second rounds" were still not enough, they offered her "thirds." That is by way of saying that Shelley is now sound asleep in her own bed and will likely be in that state until this time tomorrow.
Presently, she has a bit of a temperature which will need to be monitored throughout the night to make certain it doesn't rise above 38. Should that happen, we will need to, once again, acquaint ourselves with Emerg. However, there are no intentions in this household to fill our bed-sitting-room with any more paramedic guests however nice they might be!
With gratitude and relief to be on the other side of our stint with the stent! Praise be!
Thursday, November 15, 2007
A Pleasant Surprise
I was pleasantly surprised that the consequences, following Chemo on Tuesday, have been minimal. Although I lost my breakfast this morning, I didn't experience vomiting/nausea on the day of or the day following my encounter with GB. I now dare to hope that we might be getting use to each other!
My time with my brother was joy-filled and, of course, I was sad to see him leave. He and Barbara visited each of the eight days they were here and are now safely ensconced back home in Paignton,England.
I am looking forward to a break from Chemo next week but need to summon my courage, once again, to face another Stent procedure. At least once this one is over, I won't have to worry about it again.
Today I decided to begin a walking regime, at least while the weather holds. Its 13 degrees outside with light showers. Walking does not exactly provide the high of running but I am conscious of the need to get more exercise and this might be a way to accomplish that.
It has been a delight to be able to see friends for short visits and we hope this can continue. We are celebrating more good days and, should you not find an update on the blog, you can assume that we are doing o.k.
My time with my brother was joy-filled and, of course, I was sad to see him leave. He and Barbara visited each of the eight days they were here and are now safely ensconced back home in Paignton,England.
I am looking forward to a break from Chemo next week but need to summon my courage, once again, to face another Stent procedure. At least once this one is over, I won't have to worry about it again.
Today I decided to begin a walking regime, at least while the weather holds. Its 13 degrees outside with light showers. Walking does not exactly provide the high of running but I am conscious of the need to get more exercise and this might be a way to accomplish that.
It has been a delight to be able to see friends for short visits and we hope this can continue. We are celebrating more good days and, should you not find an update on the blog, you can assume that we are doing o.k.
Friday, November 9, 2007
A Joyous Time
As evidenced by the joy caught on camera, you can see how the visit between brother and sister is unfolding.
Today was Shelley's first "good" day since Monday's Chemo. We made the best of it including supper out (with Brian and Barb) in a near by family restaurant and staying up "late" too! Didn't climb into bed until 7:30!
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Noel's Arrival/Our Departure
When "Noel" arrived this weekend taking our power in his wake, we decided to find warmer space and thus spent the night at the Lord Nelson Hotel downtown. Yesterday afternoon, upon our return home, we gave thanks for the return of heat and lights!
Shelley's brother arrived yesterday (a wonderful treat for both of them!) but Gemcitabine also kept her appointment continuing to create havoc for a few days. As in past encounters, Shelley's Monday and Tuesday has been/is filled with major nausea and some vomiting.
Here's looking forward to Thursday and beyond.
Shelley's brother arrived yesterday (a wonderful treat for both of them!) but Gemcitabine also kept her appointment continuing to create havoc for a few days. As in past encounters, Shelley's Monday and Tuesday has been/is filled with major nausea and some vomiting.
Here's looking forward to Thursday and beyond.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
A Good Day!
Greeting grandchildren, Leah (Salt) and Holly (Sugar) with their friend Abbie (Pepper), on their way Trick or Treating.
All in all, a good day today!
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