tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456387438971149721.post2080450473686499643..comments2023-10-13T03:13:38.656-05:00Comments on Laura's Blog: Chemo Round 2Laura Shookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14285867804875252073noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456387438971149721.post-36930555259925538482009-10-23T10:30:08.795-05:002009-10-23T10:30:08.795-05:00Oh Laura! I am so thrilled that you got thru round...Oh Laura! I am so thrilled that you got thru round 2. Frequently I used to tell Dr. Campos, "Bet you don't have many patients begging for chemo like I do." Now I know someone else saying, "Can I have it today? Can I have it today? Can I have it today?"!<br /><br />I pray that you experience a faster "rebound this time." <br /><br />The 2nd word of the day is IMODIUM - it;s cheaper by the large box at Walgreens. The 3rd word is SANDOSTATIN. It's an anto-diarrheal injection. Yhere are 2 versions - short-acting (3x/day shot in stomach that you give yourself) and long-acting (1x/month, given in doctor's office. Hurts like a big dog BUT it works!<br /><br />You might consider tracking your fluid "ins & outs", if you aren't already. I use a small spiral notebook and have 3 columns (out-urine, out-ostomy & intake) as well as daily totals. Reminds me to "sip" all day long & helps dr. know what's going on from 1 day to next (I can't remember!). As a nurse you know what "measuring vessels" are needed. <br /><br />Sometimes I think what a blessing your nurse's training is - it must help you filter and grasp info and shorten the learning curve all us laypersons must go thru...<br /><br />I pray your 3rd round will come much sooner and that you will have a much shorter rebound period. I also pray that your faith "cup" will always be at least "half-full and not half-empty". Stay strong and BELIEVE yor blood will cooperate!<br /><br />Hugs!Emilie Oevermannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13631857942722578121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456387438971149721.post-34218336094551504292009-10-20T23:29:14.900-05:002009-10-20T23:29:14.900-05:00Prayer!! That is 3 of us mature Christians that ar...Prayer!! That is 3 of us mature Christians that are amaized when God answers prayer. I have a small group of young or seeking Christians weekly. Last week I told them my son had not done drugs for 6 weeks but it had nothing to do with the Lord. And one lady remined me that we have been praying for him daily. Oh ye of little faith! Forgive me Lord Jesus.Marilyn Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07217299622367627160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456387438971149721.post-64795388867601401352009-10-20T09:53:11.447-05:002009-10-20T09:53:11.447-05:00OH the power of prayer!! GOD is great!OH the power of prayer!! GOD is great!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05515550472745703718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456387438971149721.post-84891354486371557262009-10-20T09:23:55.055-05:002009-10-20T09:23:55.055-05:00Your 'exile' away from people and their un...Your 'exile' away from people and their unwanted germies has paid off!!! May God continue to keep you healthy and multiplying those white blood cells!!! Hugs!Jeanne Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550965671847655936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456387438971149721.post-88916941291408858132009-10-20T08:25:32.835-05:002009-10-20T08:25:32.835-05:00WOO HOO!!! Only a cancer patient can understand g...WOO HOO!!! Only a cancer patient can understand getting excited about chemo...one more down...one step closer to the END! So happy your counts are good. Get that Neulasta shot and take those anti-naseau meds BEFORE you feel like you need them!! You are doing great... Hang tough, my friend. I am praying and I love you.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11069149441785477299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456387438971149721.post-34494400729358251512009-10-20T07:54:05.172-05:002009-10-20T07:54:05.172-05:00I'm so happy the bloodcount went up! I was pr...I'm so happy the bloodcount went up! I was praying for that! Great news!Gwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441284829216311939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6456387438971149721.post-54009361518043184832009-10-19T23:29:02.074-05:002009-10-19T23:29:02.074-05:00What is a Wyrick blanket??? Altogether good news!...What is a Wyrick blanket??? Altogether good news! And getting chemo today.... all in God's timing ! :) Perfect timing! <br /><br />Have you ever played Banangrams??? Its like Speed Scrabble ... its really actually speed scrabble in a banana peel...not an actual banana peel as that would be gross but, a cloth one. :) <br /><br />I always say the same thing...why am I always so amazed to answered prayer...its like I think maybe He stopped last time He answered and maybe this time He won't. I'm always in awe at the marvelous things God does!!!!LibbyLibbyLibbyLibbyLibbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06920048348177226476noreply@blogger.com