First, I want to apologize to those of you that had to read about cancer on Fb. I could not call everyone. Second, for all of you that have tried to leave messages on this page and couldn't, I changed the settings. You shouldn't have problem. I had the cat scan, went by my house, had some lunch, and I am back in bed. Another big day. Some of my friends aren't calling. That has me worried. I couldn't take calls at the beginning but I can talk now. Just not a long time. And I can't deal with being peppered with questions, or questioning my decisions. This is my life, my illness, and my journey. I do appreciate the concern but I need support not conflict. That is why I have this blog. I can't say the same thing over and over again. If you want to raise a question that concerns you, email it to me. I can look at it and think about it and respond. It takes less energy that way and I don't feel put on the spot. I am still processing this and trying to determine my course of action. It is difficult and a learning process. Walk a mile in my shoes and then start questioning. I am sure you will be treading lighter. Nothing is set in stone.
We are going to MD Anderson because it is the best place for the type of cancer I have.
Since some of you are not Doctors or even in the field, I am curious how you would know more than a gyn onc or for that matter a panel of gyn oncs that are going to review my case. Splain it to me Lucy. This is the kind of thing that totally drains my precious energy. So please, respect. I know you care or you would not be asking, but....I have to take care of myself.
Do call, do write, or call and set up a visit.
Peace :-)
I'm abed myself today after having knee surgery yesterday. My sister and her dog are here with my dog and me, and we're all lying around my house watching bad TV and eating rice pudding. Do you watch Jersey Shore? Pop a painkiller and watch it, as I did last night. Snooki is even scarier and more ridiculous when one is high. xoxoxoxoxo p.s. At some point, I will drag my sorry ass over to Atlanta to see you.
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ReplyDeleteI think that was well put and understandable. And, reserve the right to reserve your energy in whatever way works for you. And watch and
ReplyDeleteI watched the Barefoot Contessa on Food Network while on the treadmill today and she taught me how to make some easy Scallops and I kept thinking, "I want to make that in Ellen's kitchen", lol. Soon, later this month!
I love taking the pin pills but I am really tired of being constipated so today I switched to Motrin. I was on dilaudid for a week and almost 2 weeks of percosette. OUCH.... Here's to the motrin!
ReplyDeleteDid you have a knee replacement or acl?
When you start chemo and are given those miraculous anti-nausea drugs, you will find that they also cause constipation. I was told to use Senakot and Colace (both) which really worked well for me. I needed to play around to find the right dosage.
ReplyDeleteMy doctor withheld Emend from me for the first half of my chemo regimen and I will never forgive her for that. It is billed as an anti-nausea drug, but what it really did was relieve the feelings I had of having a horrible flu and being hit by a truck at the same time. By the time she gave it to me, I was a mess.
JoAnn, Eloise's friend
Thanks JoAnn that is very helpful information.
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