Good morning all ......... Just a very brief update: I was badly dehydrated yesterday ... got 2-liters of saline solution thru an IV. Blood pressure was very low at 80 over 52. In an hour, my...
Hello all ..... a very brief update: Yesterday, at my oncologists office, my visit was 7-hours long and included three different IV's of saline water. I was extremely dehydrated. Long story short...
Hello all .......... I can't thank you enough for all the care you've shown. Some updates: I do have one daughter who lives about 40-miles away. For over 2-1/2 years now, I'm convinced she has kept a...
Good morning/afternoon ...... Thanks everyone for the kind thoughts. I was so surprised that you tracked me down Sally - to the depression Forum. Hope you and Ted both have some positive things to...
Good morning ..... Hope everyone is OK. Still very weak. Rob & Gizmo...
Good morning ....... Again, thanks all. Weakness is the name of the game right now. I did get a call from my new primary doctors office and the only things abnormal were my kidney test (known that...
I was on the generic lexapro (20mg) from last October to about July. No problems ... and it did greatly reduce my emotional reactions. Will probably go back on it soon....
Thanks all .......... My mouse batteries died yesterday - so back today, although kinda short. My new primary doctor meeting was mostly good two days ago - except that my blood pressure was down to...
Good morning .... Another short one! It does seem that hydration has been my biggest problem the past few days - although 400 to 500-calories/day doesn't keep you going either. I'm glad I have the...
Just a quick post ....... I have an appointment with my new primary doctor tomorrow. My daughter re-arranged her time here for Friday now - instead of Tuesday. I'm getting strong feelings that I may...
Update for Rob on 9/1/14: My inability to eat continues. I did have a little watermelon and one greek yogurt yesterday. The yogurt was hard to get down. the day before i had 1-1/2 bottles of "Boost...
A short note ...... Not feeling too well.Too much housework to do and no energy! I did have 1-1/2 bottles of "Boost" yesterday .... and may pick up some greek yogurt and some watermelon pieces today....
Good morning ........ Another "no coffee" day - herbal tea instead for the hydration. Gizmo was a a major pain thru the night getting me up at least three times. It was the lightning! I did get too...
Good morning .......... No drive this morning - herbal tea instead. It counts toward hydrating! Gizmo woke me up three times thru the night - but left me alone from about 4am - so slept late. I had...
An early good evening ....... My support group meeting was earlier today. I certainly will miss them after September. The group is getting smaller. It is metastisized cancer after all. Today, it was...
Hello Dixie ....... You've written one of the textbooks for Family Dysfunction. I'm so sorry you were in the position to be able to write this! Somewhere, it was said that you can't change the things...
Good morning ............. Back to coffee this morning - beautiful day out - up to about 75 later today. It's been an unusually kind Summer here - only a few thunderstorm warnings and no tornado...
Brief update - for Rob: I've taken several days off - two by choice and two out of necessity for stomach pains (moderate) and diarrea (substantial). I will be calling the primary doctors office today...
Good morning ........ Two days of superb weather coming - into the 70's for highs both days. Although rain is coming by Friday. Gizmo saw just one dog this morning ...... strange one ..... tall, very...
Good morning ..... It's gonna be a warm one today - 92 or thereabouts! It's back to school around here today - at least for the elementary and junior high school. Gizzy finally saw his GF this...
Good morning .......... Got up real late this morning - Gizmo woke me up three times thru the night, but then let me sleep until 9am. He saw four dogs this morning .... barked his head off at a...
Good afternoon ..... Heavy rainstorms this afternoon - Gizzy was my extra buddy today - he is so frightened of the lightning and thunder! I've been having an extra diversion for over a week now - and...
For Rob - 8/22/2014 changes: To my surprise, my Oncologist yesterday removed me from the "mitoxantrone" infusions. I only had two total - but after yesterdays catscan, it was apparent that my cancer...
Well ....... I had no idea that this thread would be for what I'm about to say. My Oncologist has NOT left me in the cold - but he does want me to go in for a second opinion from a specialist in...
Good morning ......... Another muggy one today .... and rain coming .... again. My least favorite expressway in this area was flooded again yesterday .... so thankful i don't have to use it. A large...
Trina ........ I agree so much with you on the liability issue. I did my initial internet research on three Primary Doctors. It's wonderful how much info is out there. One of the doctors was rated a...
Good morning ....... The definition of miserably muggy = Chicago the morning of 8/21/2014! Eeeks ..... no need for a shower today - just go outside. Of course, it's NOT raining - but it sure is wet!...
Can I say that you really need to remove the guilt you've taken on. You have had a ton of things to deal with. But ..... you were able to talk about them here. You're consciously fighting your...
Please .......... Reach out ...... to therapist! I could very easily write a book on "alone and lonely". Many of us can! But, it's what you do with the problems you have that matters. Yeah, i was an...
Hello ..... Please do give the psychologist a chance (at least months) - especially if your son relates to the psychologist. Long ago, when i was his age - i did not get concerned about my existence...
Hi Karen ..... Gizmo's hair is going to be very slow in coming back ... so much was taken off. He looks pathetically skinny. BUT .... having his nails filed was a great idea. Soooooo nice for those...
Unexpected update for Rob - 8/20/2014: My surgery for my kidney stent - was called off or postponed. My Primary doctor (who I've had for nearly 25-years) refused to sign-off for my upcoming surgery....
I met with my Oncology Nurse Practitioner yesterday ....... very helpful!!! First ..... she actually listened to my story (my frustrations with my Primary Doctor). She's about midway between my two...
Not to a prayer group BUT ........ Did go to a Spirituality Support Group which ........ could have been good - but it turned into a debate group. I would absolutely try another Spirituality Support...
Good morning ..... Yesterday was nearly all-day sleeping. Today .... it's to be in the mid-80's and rain on-and-off all day - and dark all day. Hey .... the "Daily" was a ghost town yesterday. Karen...
Hello ....... I have an appointment with my Nurse Practitioner at the Oncologists office this morning. She is so helpful. I will ask her if there are any referals thru their office for a primary. I...
Good morning ........ This is spooky! I had just typed in "Billy Gates is getting richer and richer" ... and my computer turned itself off! That is, freakin microsoft again - cut me off of what I was...
How much butt covering is too much ...... when your doctor is covering his butt? /community/emoticons/confused.gif I had surgery scheduled for Monday, August 25th .... for a routine replacement of a...
Good morning ....... Well - Gizzy and I had a first this morning. Within 2-miles of home, on the way to get some coffee, Gizmo threw up in the back seat on my detailed interior. Hmmm! But .... he was...
Hey Jamie ........ I want to test your sense of humor for a moment - OK? I was in a long distance relationship once for 7-years - although at least 3-vacations were taken with no communications each...
Good morning ......... I had sticker shock this morning. I'm getting sick of the DD coffee - because cream & sugar to them means god-awful sweet! McD's coffee seems too bitter. And the decaf at...
Is making as much noise as possible - in the marriage vows? Of course not! When communications break down, making more noise will never make it better. Guaranteed though .... it can and likely will...
Hope you're getting better. Take care. Rob & Gizmo...
Hello ......... I don't see how expectations of a spouse can change in the first two years of a marriage. I think there's something else going on ..... weak communciations likely ...... depression...
Dan ...... I would not call it premature!!!! To me, it was much more like unprofessional. Slipping you a note???? I would look for another therapist or counselor .... and i think i might have...
Hello ......... Glad you went. And I'm hoping the more you go, the more you'll be looking forward to going. I've been to three therapists in my lifetime - each for a completely different reason. One...
Good morning ...... Gizmo was too stubborn to go for a ride today! ...... ???? Myself 09 ...... do you prefer a handlebar moustache? That would seem most appropriate with those bikes. Cass ..... keep...
AV ........ there's one happy camper here this morning! Saturday morning - nice day out today - so far! We went out for the morning coffee run - and I realized my car change was down to $1.65 - so...
"Letting him have it with both barrels"!!!!!!!!!! Yep, communications are the backbone of any good or even decent marriage. Without communications, it ain't gonna work! Been there - done that!!! A...
AV ....... keep the faith. I know you don't like what's going on. I've never heard of the term "cone of shame" - but it's well-named. Gizmo had one of those once when it was snip-snip time! Giz does...