Hear Me Roar!Yesterday was a very good day for Rene because of the following items;
- All but one IV was removed from her port
- She doesn't need her morphine pump anymore for pain management
- No more catheter
- Her oncologist stated that she is past the worst with her nadir
- She had a long talk with her oncologist and clarified issues pertaining to her care
- She understands the overall benefits of exercising and eating during chemo treatments
- She had lots of visitors
- She is plain happy
At this point for Rene, she must continue her exercising with her physical therapist and walk with the nurses 2 to 3 times a day. She is still weak and needs help getting in and out of bed at this point. Per her oncologist, she won't be released from the hospital until she is in a state that she can care for herself. I don't anticipate getting her back on the 23rd of this month, maybe by the 28th if she is mobile and stronger by then. Either way, she doesn't want to leave the hospital until she is in this state!
Her business analyst skills will be unleashed on her oncologist very soon. She wants a complete outline of medicines she will be given for round #4 of her treatment. Additionally she wants to know any and all known side effects and how they will be treated if they should occur. Once she knows this, she will not dwell on why it happens.
For her to dwell on it, would be negative, instead she will accept it and make sure to follow the prescribed treatments. I am sure her oncologist will feel like he is back in medical school again because she will not relent until she gets this information. As I stated before, he is in a relationship with her now and he will need me to help him navigate with her. I have been successful in this area for 20 years, I can save him a few bruises, then again it is fun to watch the flogging!
Chemo-ism
Yesterday she found out that her lapses with her thoughts are called "chemo head" from oncologist. During our conversation, I witnessed her completely forgetting situations for a moment and then realizing it. She likes the term and more importantly knowing that it is not a long term issue to be concerned with. Another one of her favorite nurses is taking care of her for the next two days and she will see what other new terms she can learn.
4 comments:
Wow!! What a great change from when I saw Rene yesterday at about 1 pm. I am delighted that all worked out. She was quite worried about going home in the condition that she is presently in. (strength-wise(,but the coordinator that was in while I was there obviously helped her see things a little clearer. She was still there when I left.
Rene, keep up the good spirits. All WILL be well!!!!!
Love, E
Nice to see you Renénay. Get out of that bed sweet thing and use that walker!
Today we celebrate René at CCW. All that positive thought in one room....I don't know, you may be levitated out of your bed (so you have been warned ahead of time, do not be alarmed).
Love, KJ
Hurray!!!! I knew you could do it. Keep up the good work and you will be home with the boys and girls before you know it.
Lovve,
Janice
Rene,
Just a quick note to say I love you very much and hope you get well soon. I hope to see you soon. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Eugene.
Love,
Keiko
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