& what a cruddy one it has been....
Last night...dad started to get sick. The nurse gave him some intravenous meds to stop the vomiting. It seemed to have helped. The nurse told us that, usually, the severe nausea/vomiting starts during the 3rd chemo treatment. Aren't we surprised...it's not supposed to happen yet, it's happening to dad. Shocker. Our positive thinking...at least it shows that something's happening in his body & it's happening quicker than usual...good sign (even though it's a much less than enjoyable sign).
As of yesterday, they were thinking that Dad was going to be released this morning. After speaking with mom this morning, they are going to experiment with some different anti-nausea meds & then re-evaluate later this afternoon (my guess is that he'll stay overnight b/c he was sick most of the night & morning). Mom said that dad's pretty out of it. As of a few hours ago, dad couldn't even hold down any water (hang in there dad & mom!) - poor guy, as if this wasn't hard enough there has to be another layer. We are keeping our fingers crossed that they find some meds & quick so that dad can resume his walks & writing on his own blog! On the other hand, we hope the Drs don't release him before this is under control so that he can enjoy his time at home.
I'm right there with Mike & my little brother...this chemo has got to be doing something to that dang tumor if you feel this horrible! On the bright side...they reduced his pain meds (a few days ago), & he still feels no pain (in his sacrum - obviously not the rest of his body). It's awesome!
We hope that tomorrow & the New Year bring dad home feeling better than he has these past few days.
Happy New Year's to all of our family & friends! We hope you have a wonderful one & are able to spend it with those you love. We all are truly blessed to have each & every one of you thinking of dad, praying for him, sending him well wishes, & just being there for both mom & dad in whatever capacity you are able. What a gift you are to our dad, mom & the rest of our family.
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That just shows the stuff is working RC! I'm so glad that the pain in your sacrum has subsidded.. I love you and it was great to see the whole family for Christmas. We will all run that Marathon in Phoenix this time next year!
Ron and Kathy, Being computer illiterate, our comments don't seem to be going through. So we're trying a short one again to try. We are hoping that the nausea and pain are gone soon, but the ma be signs that the chemo is doing what it's supposed to. Just know you're in our thoughts right now. 2008 will be all uphill! Hugs, Chuck and Sue
Ron, Kathy and family,
Hang in there! We're all thinking of you. Damn that cancer. More and better progress in the NY.
Brian and Cynthia
Ron, I don't want to make you vomit any more than you already have been, but the Ducks won their bowl game today and, I can't believe that I am writing this, but they actually looked good. My son will disown me if he should get word of this blog.
I am sooooo sorry to hear about the past couple of days. I agree with everyone else, if you are having this severe a reaction, think of what it is doing to the cancer cells. Be brave a while longer. You've come this far and we are all pulling for you.
My love to you and Kathy and kids.
C.
RC and everyone else tracking your progress:
I suggest at midnight we all raise a glass of something (the Blue stuff, anti-nausea medication or whatever else we may choose) and wish for a very healthy New Year for Ron and put this one in the books! A toast to better times for all!
JC
RC,
We knew it was coming, just sooner than we thought. But then your body tends to work quicker than the rest of us humans!
Laugh of the day, as I usually commit one parental blunder a day. Took the kids on a bike ride, snapped Chan's helmet on and she immediately started screaming. Only took me 30 seconds or so to figure out that I snapped a piece of her skin in the helmet!
I know this will be rough, but visualize yourself on a warm beach, or a lake fishing. We love you and are thinking of you down here!
Here's to 2008. I trust this to be the year you will be declared cancer free. Keep fighting the good fight, Jefferson
Ron, When we were in Mexico, we consulted a prominent pharmacist concerning your problem with shaking, hiccups, and nausea. He assured us that these conditions could be cured with Hagen-Daz rum raisin ice cream. Give it a try!. I hope you get over this hump and get home soon. You are a very special person. Hope to see you soon. Harold and Karen
Happy Happy Happy New Year Mom & Dad!!! Okay, so it's not quite midnight, but come on, I am 30. What do you expect? I raised my glass of snow cap beer earlier & now I'm raising a glass of red wine (I ate a piece of homemade pizza & some coffee cake for you) to you both! I agree w/cousin Jon...but how pathetic that he'll probably stay up until midnight while I'm going to be in some rem sleep. I hope the night brought good sleep & a settled stomache. I love you both, so very much. Here's to 2008! Can't wait to see you tomorrow! All my love - T
RC and Kath:
Happy Health New Year! You were right Tory ( you will read this about half time of the Rose Bowl)- I did stay up and toasted to Ron's speedy recovery. Nothing like Milk of Magnesia on ice!
RC, if you didn't, have a shot of the whatcamacallit noted earlier!
I snapped my "Live Strong" bracelet a few extra time tonight!
Tory, I recommend an aspirin and lots of water after the Snow Cap and a glass of cheap red wine. Oh that's right, you learned that in college!
Ron, Happy Better Year! Kath, stay strong! Family keep the faith!
JC
Happy New Year, buddy. In case you haven't noticed, you are a pretty important person in my life, and I intend to spend a bunch of great times with you and our friends and your family in 2008. I have a real good feeling that this chemo is doing it's job in your body, but I am really sorry that you have to feel the other effects that often come with it. I hope that you're home as I write this - just about 10 minutes after I've rung in the new year. I'm feeling even more optimistic considering that I actually was able to keep Sue up until the ball dropped at midnight....REALLY rare! Hope to talk with you later today.
Love, Car
Happy New Year, Ron and Kathy.
I hope this first morning of the New Year is finding that nausea a lot better.............a much better way to start off 2008. We actually stayed up and watched that darn ball come down, like we thought it might not! :)
Take care, Lindell and Ernie
Betty and I are sending our love. So sorry to hear you are having such a rough time of late. All day yesterday I was visualizing you taking one final mile around the nurses, checking out, on your way home, and ready for the next outdoor walk. Hopefully you'll begin feeling much better today and get this nausea under control. If all of the good wishes and love of your family could be put into an I.V. you'd certainly be feeling better --- see what docs can do about this remedy. B&B
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