Deb is home

Hello Everyone,

Home never looked so welcoming as it did when we finally arrived home from the hospital at 5 pm today. The doctors tried many concoctions before I was able to find success in bypassing the blockage in the colon. I continue to deal with much cramping as all the various meds need to get out of my system. But I so wanted to come home instead of waiting in the hospital for Dr. Ginsberg to arrive home from New Orleans.

The stent insertion is scheduled for Monday, May 10 at 1 pm. This GI doctor is the expert in this procedure so I am trusting that this palliative measure is the way to go. The stent is a type of spring device that when inserted will serve to allow the colon, which is blocked by the tumor, to have a wider opening. While it certainly is not a cure, it will hopefully make day to day living easier on my body.

Will spoke with my oncologist today and she has some new ideas of treatment to deal with the liver tumors that would perhaps help in shrinking them. I have an appointment to meet with her on Wednesday, the 12th.

I can tell the difference in my energy level after having the two bags of blood transfused yesterday. My blood count went up and I can tell in the way I feel.

The hospital is not a fun place, but I had wonderful friends who visited and kept me laughing. I also improved in my texting skills as so many of you sent messages of love and support.

The doctors sent me home with a list of foods I am allowed to eat. Think of the most unhealthy diet and it is mine--white bread, rice, noodles, etc. and the funniest is the cereals I am allowed to have: fruit loops, honey grahams--anything with no fiber and I guess empty calories!

Right now I long for a shower since my port is de-accessed. I know it is an uphill journey ahead, but I am thankful not to be facing it alone.

May the Lord be with you all tonight. I look forward to an uniterrupted night's sleep.

Love,
Deb