Hi Everyone:
This will be short as I just checked my e-mail for the first time and there are a lot - so to those of you who e-mailed me.....I'll get back to you as soon as I can and the reason I haven't replied before this is that I couldn't get to the computer. Wasn't feeling too great today (effects of the drugs, which is to be expected). I'll just appreciate the good days more!!!
Love Janet
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Saturday Night - From PMH
Well Hello Everyone:
How wonderful to be mobile enough to get to the computer at the end of the hall. I managed to escape my room unassisted and undetected - used the walker to get to my personal wheelchair outside my door and zoomed down the hall from there. I was actually able to walk to the lounge and back with the walker today so very pleased at how much stronger my legs are getting and how much steadier I am on my feet now. I'm only getting antibiotics in the afternoon now, so they have disconnected me from my pole buddy most of the day so that makes it a lot easier to get around.
I did start chemo again last night. Two IV medications- just yesterday though, then I have to take pills each night for 14 days, and get 4 meds by lumbar puncture over the next 14 days and if all goes well (which I expect it will as I've had more than my share of setbacks) I should be out of here by then.
I just want to thank you all for your good wishes and cards and calls - it sure means a lot to me to know that there are so many people thinking of me, and I've often thought of you all surrounding me and protecting me when I've been through some unpleasant procedures.
A special thanks also, to those of you who are blood doners (especially the newest one, Doug). I've had at least a dozen blood transfusions while I've been here and every time they hung up a bag of blood I have blessed the person (in my case, at least a dozen of them) who took the time to give blood and save my life. So much time and money goes into treating cancer, but without that blood none of us would survive. To all of you who have asked if there is anything you can do for me - yes, there is - give blood.
I'm looking forward to being able to update this blog on a more regular basis - Mike, you've done a great job of keeping it up-to-date, which I know was a challenge at the end of a busy day, and thanks Laura for setting it up and for your updates. Mine probably won't be as interesting as Mike's though!!
Love
Janet
How wonderful to be mobile enough to get to the computer at the end of the hall. I managed to escape my room unassisted and undetected - used the walker to get to my personal wheelchair outside my door and zoomed down the hall from there. I was actually able to walk to the lounge and back with the walker today so very pleased at how much stronger my legs are getting and how much steadier I am on my feet now. I'm only getting antibiotics in the afternoon now, so they have disconnected me from my pole buddy most of the day so that makes it a lot easier to get around.
I did start chemo again last night. Two IV medications- just yesterday though, then I have to take pills each night for 14 days, and get 4 meds by lumbar puncture over the next 14 days and if all goes well (which I expect it will as I've had more than my share of setbacks) I should be out of here by then.
I just want to thank you all for your good wishes and cards and calls - it sure means a lot to me to know that there are so many people thinking of me, and I've often thought of you all surrounding me and protecting me when I've been through some unpleasant procedures.
A special thanks also, to those of you who are blood doners (especially the newest one, Doug). I've had at least a dozen blood transfusions while I've been here and every time they hung up a bag of blood I have blessed the person (in my case, at least a dozen of them) who took the time to give blood and save my life. So much time and money goes into treating cancer, but without that blood none of us would survive. To all of you who have asked if there is anything you can do for me - yes, there is - give blood.
I'm looking forward to being able to update this blog on a more regular basis - Mike, you've done a great job of keeping it up-to-date, which I know was a challenge at the end of a busy day, and thanks Laura for setting it up and for your updates. Mine probably won't be as interesting as Mike's though!!
Love
Janet
Friday, September 28, 2007
Friday nights all right
Some good news today, Jan got dolled up ,and went to the wig store with her friend Betty. They did not tell them that it was closed.No sale today.
Jan was telling me that they are going to start her chemo tonight.They must be satisfied with her left leg draining.She feels her legs are getting stronger.
Soon she will be able to get to the computer and do her own blog.That lets me of the hook for bad spelling.Lots happening with her treatment in the future .We hope it goes smooth
Keep the faith gang
Mike and Jan
Jan was telling me that they are going to start her chemo tonight.They must be satisfied with her left leg draining.She feels her legs are getting stronger.
Soon she will be able to get to the computer and do her own blog.That lets me of the hook for bad spelling.Lots happening with her treatment in the future .We hope it goes smooth
Keep the faith gang
Mike and Jan
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
September 29
Hello everyone
Today Jan finished her last radiation treatment.And as a going away present, she got to keep her radiation mask.I hope it glows in the dark.We can use it for a night light.Physiotherapist took her down to the gym,and got her on the parallel bars where is did a triple sow cow.Sorry that figure skating .That the week after.
Her left leg still has some infection in it,and they will made some sort of decision Thursday or Friday as whether to start chemo, or try and drain it out some how.Oh and before dinner she got a pint of blood.And we thought we had a though day.
Love Jan and Mike
PS.call Jan if you feel like it
Today Jan finished her last radiation treatment.And as a going away present, she got to keep her radiation mask.I hope it glows in the dark.We can use it for a night light.Physiotherapist took her down to the gym,and got her on the parallel bars where is did a triple sow cow.Sorry that figure skating .That the week after.
Her left leg still has some infection in it,and they will made some sort of decision Thursday or Friday as whether to start chemo, or try and drain it out some how.Oh and before dinner she got a pint of blood.And we thought we had a though day.
Love Jan and Mike
PS.call Jan if you feel like it
Monday, September 24, 2007
Monday 24
Some good news today ,Jan had the tube removed from her right leg.If all goes well she may have the other one out bye the end of the week.That being the case she can concentrate on getting walking,This also means chemo can resume.Mike
Saturday, September 22, 2007
September 22
Last day of summer,so we had to do something special for our girl.
I was able to go see Jan yesterday and today ,only for a short while ,do too a persistent cough
Jan got into a wheel chair, much on her own steam, and we proceeded to the 16th floor.Which is the Tanenbaum Gardens.
I pushed the wheel chair.She not that strong yet..We spent 15 minutes or so up there.It was a great place for Jan and myself to spend time together.
Here's hoping Jan and myself get better soon
Love Mike
I was able to go see Jan yesterday and today ,only for a short while ,do too a persistent cough
Jan got into a wheel chair, much on her own steam, and we proceeded to the 16th floor.Which is the Tanenbaum Gardens.
I pushed the wheel chair.She not that strong yet..We spent 15 minutes or so up there.It was a great place for Jan and myself to spend time together.
Here's hoping Jan and myself get better soon
Love Mike
Thursday, September 20, 2007
September 20
Have not been able to see Jan, as this blasted cold will not leave me.Will phone doctor tomorrow, and see if I can get another remedy
Jan said she felt good today ,and that her left leg had more movement and mobility and strength.Her right leg is weaker than she would like it to be ,as she can not put her entire dainty weight on it,as of yet
Jan is half way through her radiation,with 4 more sessions.I can,t tell you what she say,s when she goes into the machine.But I think it is a cursing statement of sorts.
I would not be surprised if my name was not mentioned in vein.
Good news, Neil,Jan,s brother is back in town on Sunday and I am sure he will wan,t to see Jan.
He better
All our best
Mike and Jan
Hope my grammar and spelling are better
Jan said she felt good today ,and that her left leg had more movement and mobility and strength.Her right leg is weaker than she would like it to be ,as she can not put her entire dainty weight on it,as of yet
Jan is half way through her radiation,with 4 more sessions.I can,t tell you what she say,s when she goes into the machine.But I think it is a cursing statement of sorts.
I would not be surprised if my name was not mentioned in vein.
Good news, Neil,Jan,s brother is back in town on Sunday and I am sure he will wan,t to see Jan.
He better
All our best
Mike and Jan
Hope my grammar and spelling are better
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