September 22, 2009

  • I'm Home

    Thank you EVERYONE for the flood of prayers.

    I checked myself out Sunday.  No one thought I was ready to go home (medical staff) but the doctor agreed to my dismissal.  I felt there was nothing more they could do for me that I couldn't do at home.  I weaned myself from the IV morphine and came home to pain tablets.  The only thing they had that I don't have at home is IV saline going and a bed that sits up when a button is pressed.

    It feels wonderful to be in my own bedroom and bathroom!

    I am very weak and must stay on bed rest.  I feel less pain than when I first went in.  I'm still in pain and can't eat much - but I AM eating and drinking.  No more vomiting  - just the same ol' dry heaves!

    I see the doctor tomorrow morning and have decided (after DAYS of very heavy praying) to NOT continue radiation.  I may pick up the rest of the treatments after I've had a chance to heal.  I've had 8 of the 15 recommended treatments and it has severely damaged my insides.  I don't need anymore burning for now!  They said the next 7 treatments *COULD* land me in the hospital for a month and feeding tubes *could* become necessary.  No thanks!

    Chest pain was diagnosed as esophogitis (burned esophagus from radiation) and the shoulder pain was possible bursitis.  All lab and scans came back normal - so I don't have a viral or bacterial infection in my shoulder. 

    Can't spend much time on here - really none at all.  I'm a pretty sick lady, right now. 

    So, will be back soon to update.

    Be Blessed  ~

    P.S.  I highly recommend my "Current 'Book'"

Comments (15)

  • So glad to hear from you!!  I kept checking Xanga every few hours to see if there was an update.  I will continue praying for you!  Get some rest and feel better soon.  Much love and hugs, Jill

  • Welcome home!  I've been thinking about you all weekend & almost called Lori to see if she knew anything.  I decided, if she did, she would've posted it....

    Will discontinuing the radiation right now affect you in the long run?  I totally understand your decision, though!  Get plenty of rest!

    ((((HUGS))))

  • Much and love and prayers for your health and recovery!

  • So glad to hear from you.

    Rest, and rest some more.

  • Wishing you a speedy recovery.  Now go rest!!!!!!!

  • I am sure it feels good to be home. I am so sorry you have been having such a hard time. I think it was probably a good idea to give your body a break from all the radiation. That stuff is nasty. We will continue to pray for a total recovery. Love you, my dear sister. You have been on my heart and in my prayers often. HUGS

  • Good to see this update from you. Rest my dear sister, & praying God will continue to heal your body....

  • Oh Cheryl - I haven't been on much and am sad to see you've had such a rough time. I will be praying that you heal quickly. Hugs my friend.

  • I'm glad you felt well enough to post. I meant to ask you if you wanted me to post anything about your being home.

    Love you, girl!
    Lori

  • I've been thinking about you and praying for you daily--many times a day!! So glad to hear from you but so sad that the goings been this tough. How good it must be to be back in your home. The prayers will continue to flood and may you feel each and every one as your body heals. With love and prayers~Dawne

  • I will continue to pray for you.  I hope you start to feel better very soon.  I'm sorry to hear you have been going through all of this.

  • Welcome home, friend! Am so sorry this was so hard on you. I think it is wise for you to make the choice to stop before things get worse. Do you have someone there who can help with your care and with the girls care? Hoping you regain your strength very quickly.

    Praying daily for your recovery.
    Gentle {{{HUGS}}}}
    Tina

  • I am so praying for you, girl. I hate to hear that radiation is doing this to you, and I completely understand your stopping it. I know when I had to go through it, Shayne was more worried about what the radiation would do than what the chemo would do!
    Praying for and loving you, girlfriend, every step of the way. {{{{gentle hugs}}}}

  • Our prayers continue to go up for you! Take care & keep up on your rest!

  • Oh girl, I've been thinking and thinking about you and checking daily for updates.  SOOOO happy you're home - that does wonders for a recovery!  You're still in my prayers and even though it was hard for you, I'm glad you posted to let us know of your progress.  God bless and get some rest ~  ♥

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