Karen's Day at Shands

Karen wanted a place for family and friends to be able to see how she is doing each day at Shands. This is how she is making that happen.

Shands Tuesday, Oct 13, Day 2

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We got here at around 8or 9am.  Today I was scheduled for a spinal tap.  I was nervous since the bone marrow thing was very painful.  It hurt so bad when they got into the bone (3 times), and the next day or two I felt like I’d been kicked by a horse.  oh my gosh.  that really hurt!  they will have to do more bone marrow biopsies, because it is the ONLY way to tell if I am in remission.  not taking any chances there…  The spinal tap was a piece a cake.  Don who is getting quite medical, got to stay in the room for both procedures.  Anyway, on with the story, we ate breakfast but because they had told us we would need another CT scan I was  not to eat again until after the procedure.  This did not start until 5 pm when I got to drink a quart of contrast with purple gatorade over 1 1/2 hours.  Yuck!!  no CT until 630 pm!!!!!  Don and I were starving!  Not to mention, I’m already dealing with weakness, fatigue, and nausea.  ugghhh.  What a long day.  We ate dinner at a china buffet afterwards, my favorite.  Mom and dad had already eaten so they just watched.

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4 Comments to

“Shands Tuesday, Oct 13, Day 2”

  1. On October 16th, 2009 at 7:36 pm Ginny Sprague Says:

    Hang in there baby girl! I love you so much! You can do this…one day at a time. I will be there soon and I am ALWAYS with you in spirit. You are constantly in my thoughts and prayers. All my love, your loving sister, Ginny

  2. On October 16th, 2009 at 7:37 pm ANGELA HALL Says:

    Hey,
    I just found out about this site.. Your on everyones mind in WV.. and in all our prayers. We love you so much. We are very proud of your strengths and abilities to fight.. In the time that Ive been told of your illness, you inspire me. I want to give you in return hope and prayers..
    love,
    your family in WV
    Angie

  3. On October 16th, 2009 at 8:06 pm Stacy Says:

    Hi Hunny, Sure miss you at work and I was so shocked to hear of this, especially since we just spoke of our ibs issues. I will keep up with your blog and hope to keep in touch . God Bless, I will keep you in my prayers! Stacy

  4. On October 16th, 2009 at 8:46 pm Lisa Says:

    Hey chick.. You will be strong in this and you will get through this. You have a lot of support and love on your side if you need anything call up your BMC buddies you know we will help no matter what. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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