Another successful biopsy
November16
How do we define success when talking about a biopsy that happened only a few hours ago? IT DID NOT HURT!! The first one was tough and has made her worry about any future biopsy. Today was number 3 and that means the last two were good. Well, the drugs were good.
We will have prelimary results tomorrow and will, of course, pass on what we hear.
Glad this biopsy was not painful. Will be praying for good results and that you won’t feel too bad during the consolidation. I think it’s great that you’re ready to hit this “head on”. Take the lead and keep the upper hand. It will be hard not to be home for Thanksgiving, but there are many things to Give Thanks for.
Hey Karen-
Glad you are getting biopsies that are not as difficult as the first! Did you try the bacon soda-salt water rinse for your mouth that I mentioned? I remember Kevin’s consolidation therapy, they always focused alot on keeping his mouth health, I am assuming so that he would keep a good appetite and to prevent the soreness that chemo can cause to the mouth. I donot remember him having very much trouble with the consolidation therapy the only thing that really sticks out was that he began to not sleep well, kinda of like some restless legs and such and the doc gave him alittle something for that. I remember that as the chemo was infusing we had to stay in the hospital, but like the days inbetween he might just have some normal saline running and we took the pump and the bag with us and took a few hours pass and left the hospital rode around I stopped at the car wash and washed the truck then we got some lunch and back to the hospital we went. It was nice just to get out a little. I do also remember that during consolidation, unlike induction, his blood counts took much longer to decline. Are you planning on getting some type of port for the transfusions and blood tests? I will say another prayer for you and your family, keep your chin up, you will be home again soon!
Do you have an address to where you are staying at the camper?
Leila
Glad it didn’t hurt. I will be sure to keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Keep your chin up! We’re all pulling for you!
hey honey,
im glad to hear you were able to go home and spend time with the boys away from the hospital. i bet it was hard leaving to head back, but just keep your head held high and remember you will be home for good soon. I want you to know we are all praying for you and pulling for you! I love the pink hair by the way it is defintly you! It matches your personality to a t! if you need anything you just let me know i will do what ever i can to make sure it gets done! well Keep strong and never, never give up! You have alot of things to see and alot of places to go so hold that pretty head up high and remember we love you! You and your family are in our every though and prayer!