November 19, 2006

November 19 Final Update

I’m still very weak and tired. The pain seems to have subsided a bit. But I need help going up the stairs at night.

I’ve had two sessions of throwing up. One on Friday morning and one this morning. It just comes on me in a heartbeat. Since both times occurred in the morning I only upchucked some clear fluid. I’ll tell you, when you have to upchuck, it is a relief when you do.

I had about 3 to 6 spasms and then it passed as quickly as it came. I even took a couple of Kytrils today. I haven’t felt the need to take them for many months. They seemed to settle my stomach down.

I’m afraid I’m not presenting a very good picture of myself while the Vorlon Parents and Sister are visiting. I probably look like I’m at death’s door, when I’m really not.

I had thought this would be a bit easier than it’s proving to be as they cut my chemo load by 25%. I’m really hoping these symptoms subside in the coming week.

I think I’m going to call the lung guy and have him drain the plural effusion. It’s given me a cough I would like to get rid of.

And now, I’m off to bed.

Posted by The Vorlon at November 19, 2006 8:16 PM
Comments

Good morning you all.

Posted by: Mauricio at November 19, 2006 8:25 PM

Take it slow and easy. Don't try to push yourself. Be careful on the stairs. I sometimes use a cain when I'm unsteady on my feet. You might consider something like that.

Posted by: reborrell at November 20, 2006 10:15 AM

It sounds like you have been having it pretty tough lately. And, you are so right about when you need to upchuck, it feels so much better to just upchuck. That awful feeling of nausea passes for awhile anyway. And, maybe if the doctor does rid you of all the fluid you've been retaining, that will help too. Certainly a lot you must deal with Ted. Praying that the rest of the week will grant you some "good days". So glad your parents and sister and brother-in -law were able to actually visit you. They need to actually be with you for their comfort as well. God Bless you and grant you rest this week. You surely couldn't ask for a better support team than your loving family. Ruth

Posted by: Ruth Berlien at November 20, 2006 2:18 PM