Nov 3, 4:30 pm
Hi everyone. I am doing so much better. They put me on a pain pump yesterday that also has a continuous drip of pain medicine. It is perfect. The pain is still in my stomach and esophagus, but with this pain medication going, I hardly even hurt at all. I’m not really able to eat because I feel so bloated and I am having a lot of fluid in my legs and abdomen. My allergic rash is almost gone. I still have the petechiae rash from low platelets. The doctor says this is normal after chemo until your counts get better. I think my blood counts are probably fixing to start coming back up.
Don and I have been walking around exploring the new floor. He holds my hand real tight and pushes my IV pole. I have to wear a mask if I leave my room. I get a little short of breath but the views are amazing.
I will be getting my bone marrow biopsy tomorrow. Mixed emotions about this one. The last time it hurt so bad. I will be heavily medicated this time!! I won’t have results for a couple of days, but then we will know what the next step is… Pray that the bone marrow is clean and cancer free!!!! Also that it doesn’t hurt!!!!
love karen
I am praying for a good outcome tomorrow with your biopsy. I will call you soon.
Love,
Lisa
Hey, still thinking about you everyday and praying all goes well.
The pics are great!! I don’t know if I would have the courage to do that.
Take care and keep your spirits high.
Anne
Karen,
Glad they have your pain under control. I will pray that your biopsy tomorrow goes well and is clean. Take care..continue to be strong and positive and trust that God’s hands are guiding you through this entire process. God Bless and many prayers going your way. Mary Bus’ Kummer
hey karen just thinking about you and your family. im so thankful that your having a better day. we will be praying for you tomorrow. “be strong and courageous and do not be afraid the lord goes with you each and everyday. he’ll never forsake you”. stand firm in him always. god bless.
Goodmorning Karen, I am praying that the Bx. goes smoothly and pain free. I am confident the results will be good, and you will be able to go home soon. I am lifting you up every day along with your family ,and mom and dad. Love you much hope to see you soon. Auntie M
It was wonderful catching up with you last night on FB Chat! I’m so very glad the new pain meds are working for you and I’m praying the biopsy is pain free and will come back with good results. (((Hugs)))
Love,
Tina
Karen, wishing you a pain free day and tomorrow as well. I know those pain drugs can work wonders! I am thinking and praying for you.
love you and by the way… Tell Don I like the horses on top of the page!!
Michele
To my sis, I am so glad that they are going to heavily medicate you for the biopsy. I hope you don’t feel a thing. And I pray that your bone marrow will be cancer free. I love you Karen and cannot wait to see you. I hope they send you home. I sure they are ready:)……Just kidding! I miss you! Y’all call me as SOON as you know! Love ya, Laura
Hey,
I don’t know if you remember me, I’m angies daughter ? I don’t know if your going to read this but anyways here’s what I’d really like to say face to face but since we are so far away I can’t!! Laugh out loud’ but, you are so brave, always happy, and that’s something that I look up to you about! Always so positive! That is probably something I need to try and do: you’re a great person, you inspire so many people including me:) I know we are all praying for you, I know you don’t need to read this but I don’t let my mom know that I cry because this is happening to such a good person. I don’t think it’s fair! We all are very worried I know we all read this every day. Well I love you! I’ll keep praying and keep your head high:)
Love,
Katelynn:)
P.S
I’ll write to you:)
Karen, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there girl.. it is totally worth it! You are an inspiration to all.
Good luck tomorrow. You are going to pull through this…Think of it like “This ain’t nothin…Bring it on…”
God Bless.
Shelly Busch