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Getbig Female Info Boards => Open Talk for Girl Discussion => Topic started by: Butterbean on September 05, 2008, 07:27:55 PM
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May we please have an update on your healing and recovery? Love you dweetir :-*
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While we're at it how about some more bikini pics? :)
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While we're at it how about some more bikini pics? :)
Sure go ahead! What size do you wear?
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Sure go ahead! What size do you wear?
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XXL.
You really wanna see that? ;D
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Well I do need to have the radiation. I will be having it done October 6th according to my endocrinologist.
The schedule of events leading up to it is as follows: I have to stop taking my thyroid medication that I am on right now for the next month. This should be fun. I told it's gonna make me very tired, lethargic and feel all in all very crummy...oh and I'll most like gain a little weight :'(. Can't wait. The doctor also put me on a Low Iodine Diet for this month prior to my radiation. This diet pretty much excludes everything, so that will be great for the mood as well, lol. I had joked to the doctor about losing some weight and he said wishful thinking because not being on any thyroid medication is going to make me gain weight from any food I put in my mouth…figures.
September 22nd, I'll be going to the hospital for blood work, then a Thyroid Uptake scan and that will be followed by a full body scan the following day.
On October 6th I will receive the radiation treatment which will have me living in solitude for 5 days. I will be working from home those days. And ya, Mike and Rocky have to stay clear of me during that time. I have to eat with plastic utensils and paper plates. He can't use my bathroom or sleep in the same bed. Can't touch anything I touch. No kissing or hugging. :-[
After all that…the doc said I should be golden. He will put me back on my thyroid hormone therapy and if all goes as planned, I should be feeling better in no time regarding my thyroid or lack thereof. I will still be dealing with the sarcoidosis.
I had emailed my primary doctor (who is the one who actually was the firsr to find and diagnose all my problems before the so called "experts" emailed me back saying: "I know that it's a lot to endure, so hang in there. Once everything is stable (spring/summer 2009?), I bet you'll finally be feeling great again--especially since you will have likely dodged a couple of bullets (cardiac sarcoidosis and thyroid cancer)" He is really an amazing doctor. :)
So chaos...there will not be any bikini pics anytime soon, lol. ;)
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Well I do need to have the radiation. I will be having it done October 6th according to my endocrinologist.
The schedule of events leading up to it is as follows: I have to stop taking my thyroid medication that I am on right now for the next month. This should be fun. I told it's gonna make me very tired, lethargic and feel all in all very crummy...oh and I'll most like gain a little weight :'(. Can't wait. The doctor also put me on a Low Iodine Diet for this month prior to my radiation. This diet pretty much excludes everything, so that will be great for the mood as well, lol. I had joked to the doctor about losing some weight and he said wishful thinking because not being on any thyroid medication is going to make me gain weight from any food I put in my mouth…figures.
September 22nd, I'll be going to the hospital for blood work, then a Thyroid Uptake scan and that will be followed by a full body scan the following day.
On October 6th I will receive the radiation treatment which will have me living in solitude for 5 days. I will be working from home those days. And ya, Mike and Rocky have to stay clear of me during that time. I have to eat with plastic utensils and paper plates. He can't use my bathroom or sleep in the same bed. Can't touch anything I touch. No kissing or hugging. :-[
After all that…the doc said I should be golden. He will put me back on my thyroid hormone therapy and if all goes as planned, I should be feeling better in no time regarding my thyroid or lack thereof. I will still be dealing with the sarcoidosis.
I had emailed my primary doctor (who is the one who actually was the firsr to find and diagnose all my problems before the so called "experts" emailed me back saying: "I know that it's a lot to endure, so hang in there. Once everything is stable (spring/summer 2009?), I bet you'll finally be feeling great again--especially since you will have likely dodged a couple of bullets (cardiac sarcoidosis and thyroid cancer)" He is really an amazing doctor. :)
That sounds like alot of shit, I hope everything goes well for you and here's to a happy spring/summer in 2009!
So chaos...there will not be any bikini pics anytime soon, lol. ;)
Now, now, let's not count STella out of the equation. ;D
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That sounds like alot of shit, I hope everything goes well for you and here's to a happy spring/summer in 2009!
Now, now, let's not count STella out of the equation. ;D
Thanks Chaos. I hope so too. :)
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Good to here things are going well under the circumstances
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why were you on thyroid meds ?
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why were you on thyroid meds ?
I just had my thyroid removed on August 12th because I had/have thyroid cancer. You have to have thyroid hormone replacement medication when it's removed.
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I just had my thyroid removed on August 12th because I had/have thyroid cancer. You have to have thyroid hormone replacement medication when it's removed.
Laura,
Call me if you want to borrow my thyroid for a while :)
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Laura,
Call me if you want to borrow my thyroid for a while :)
Awww, thanks LH :-*
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Laura thanks for the update! Love you dweetir :-*
Laura,
Call me if you want to borrow my thyroid for a while :)
Lord H steps up ;D
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While we're at it how about some more bikini pics? :)
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Sure go ahead! What size do you wear? ;D
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XXL.
You really wanna see that? ;D
YES 8)
Laura thanks for the update! Love you dweetir :-*
Lord H steps up ;D
ditto
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I just had my thyroid removed on August 12th because I had/have thyroid cancer. You have to have thyroid hormone replacement medication when it's removed.
Oh I didn't know that, my bad for not following up on your stuff. I will not ask a stupid question like that again I will do my research.
jt
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Oh I didn't know that, my bad for not following up on your stuff. I will not ask a stupid question like that again I will do my research.
jt
Don't worry about it jt. You can't follow everything on these boards. :)
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Don't worry about it jt. You can't follow everything on these boards. :)
Why'd you let your boyfriend get all fat again? All that hard work down the drain. :(
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Awww, thanks LH :-*
Anytime sweets! :-*Laura thanks for the update! Love you dweetir :-*
Lord H steps up ;D
And you though I only had thyroids for you Stells! ;)
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Why'd you let your boyfriend get all fat again? All that hard work down the drain. :(
Why did I "let" him? First off, I don't have to "let" anyone do anything, we are all in control of our own selves. Secondly, he's definitely gained some weight, but he enjoyed the process (lol, being able to eat things he hadn't for a long time). He probably wouldn't have gained as much if he were going to the gym like he used to. When I started getting sick (back in January) I had to quit training (in fact I still don't have the go ahead to start yet). I was Mike's training partner, and he doesn't like training without me. He will still train, but not like he did when I trained with him. We are each others motivation. He said (and I know you guys, as in men, think he's lying or stupid, but he said I'm the best training partner he's had. I work hard, i don't complain, I don't quit, and I push him.
He plans on doing a show in March. He's done all this before and kicked ass...he can do it again! :D
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You motivate me chicky! ;D
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You motivate me chicky! ;D
As long as it's in a good way, lol. :)
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Why did I "let" him? First off, I don't have to "let" anyone do anything, we are all in control of our own selves. Secondly, he's definitely gained some weight, but he enjoyed the process (lol, being able to eat things he hadn't for a long time). He probably wouldn't have gained as much if he were going to the gym like he used to. When I started getting sick (back in January) I had to quit training (in fact I still don't have the go ahead to start yet). I was Mike's training partner, and he doesn't like training without me. He will still train, but not like he did when I trained with him. We are each others motivation. He said (and I know you guys, as in men, think he's lying or stupid, but he said I'm the best training partner he's had. I work hard, i don't complain, I don't quit, and I push him.
He plans on doing a show in March. He's done all this before and kicked ass...he can do it again! :D
If he's doing a show in March you better get back into the gym and quick!!
How long did the doc say you have to wait? Can't you just go in there and "motivate" him without working out yourself?
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If he's doing a show in March you better get back into the gym and quick!!
How long did the doc say you have to wait? Can't you just go in there and "motivate" him without working out yourself?
I won't be training for a couple weeks due to the surgery. It may prove longer not being on any thyroid medication. Without it I'm in hypothyroidism which is going to make me very tired, lethargic, weak, make my hair dry out and fall out, my skin to dry out and flake, be cold all the time, irritable and feel all in all very shitty. So everyone, please forgive me in advance for not being up to par during that time. :(
I do go to the gym and just sit there when I'm up to it.
He can do it. I believe in him. :)
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I won't be training for a couple weeks due to the surgery. It may prove longer not being on any thyroid medication. Without it I'm in hypothyroidism which is going to make me very tired, lethargic, weak, make my hair dry out and fall out, my skin to dry out and flake, be cold all the time, irritable and feel all in all very shitty. So everyone, please forgive me in advance for not being up to par during that time. :(
I do go to the gym and just sit there when I'm up to it.
He can do it. I believe in him. :)
You could always follow him around the gym in a leather outfit and a cat-n-nine tails and whip the shit out of him for slacking! ;D
Good luck with all you're going through, it must really suck right now, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. ;)
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why can't you take your thyroid meds during this time? Are you allowed to take ephedra / clen and stuff instead?
jt
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Oh Laura...what a journey you have had since leaving the Northeast.
I pop in to GB occasionally and have watched your progress from beautiful woman ...to competitor...to managing a sudden illness and now managing a disease. You are no doubt, still a beautiful woman, but what a long road....
I truly hope you are feeling better soon. I hope your children, family & of course Mike are able to support you and cheer you on. Keep your positive attitude!
Please take care of yourself and know there are lots of us here sending positive energy and thoughts your way.
Oh and if you are looking for a laugh during your days of seclusion, check out the website www.hotchickswithdoucheb ags.com
I think there are a few Getbiggers pictured there (:
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Oh Laura...what a journey you have had since leaving the Northeast.
I pop in to GB occasionally and have watched your progress from beautiful woman ...to competitor...to managing a sudden illness and now managing a disease. You are no doubt, still a beautiful woman, but what a long road....
I truly hope you are feeling better soon. I hope your children, family & of course Mike are able to support you and cheer you on. Keep your positive attitude!
Please take care of yourself and know there are lots of us here sending positive energy and thoughts your way.
Oh and if you are looking for a laugh during your days of seclusion, check out the website www.hotchickswithdoucheb ags.com
I think there are a few Getbiggers pictured there (:
Thank you sweetie! Everyone has been great. Even the getbiggers here have been so supportive and caring. It's been a long process, I just hope it will be all over soon and I can get back to normal again.
OMG re: that site :-X ;D LMAO!!!!
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Thank you sweetie! Everyone has been great. Even the getbiggers here have been so supportive and caring. It's been a long process, I just hope it will be all over soon and I can get back to normal again.
OMG re: that site :-X ;D LMAO!!!!
And you won't get rid of us either. We luv ya Laura :) Keep us posted on your progress.
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And you won't get rid of us either. We luv ya Laura :) Keep us posted on your progress.
You know it PB.
Since being off the thyroid medication (have to be until my radiation treatment October 6th) I'm feeling very week and lethargic, I'm always tired, have onstant headaches and sense of confusion at times, along with some memory loss (I forget what I'm saying or names & stuff). I have to make an appointment to have my eyes checked to because my vision is getting worse by the weeks. I'm always hot except for last night. It was the first time I was so cold that I felt like I was back up in New England during a fridged winter, like after you walk across a tile floor barefoot and the chill starts in your feet and freezes your whole body. :( It's awful. Hopefully this month will fly by and after the radiation I can start back up on the medication and get back to being and looking like myself.
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Hopefully this month will fly by and after the radiation I can start back up on the medication and get back to being and looking like myself.
Yes dweetir! :-*
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I got a call from my doctor regarding the two scans that were done yesterday (thyroid uptake and whole body scan).
Bad news: They did find there were still cells in my body.
Good news: They moved up the radiation to tomorrow (which is kinda scary cuz they moved it up so quickly but I'll be glad to get it over with). I'll be highly radioactive for a week, the joy of being all alone for a week. Can't be around Mike or Rocky. :( So expect a lot of postings during this time as I will be terribly lonely.
More good news: They are starting me back up on my thyroid medication on Monday!!! This means that although I'll feel sick next week due to the radiation, by the time that wears off I will be feeling better because my body will be getting the thyroid medication it's been desperately needing! :D
I'll be returning to the Hospital on the 6th for another full body scan to see if the radiation killed all those cells. If so…I'm cured! No more cancer!!! YAY!!!! :D If they still see cells, they will have me go through another radiation treatment. Boooooo!!!! >:(
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hhaa Laura you crack me up with your attitude despite the situation you are in, great way to think :)
Screw that why can't you be around Rocky, he prolly lives like a total of 20 years and like 100 dog years, is it really gonna hurt him that bad, it would help you more not being lonley.
jt
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hhaa Laura you crack me up with your attitude despite the situation you are in, great way to think :)
Screw that why can't you be around Rocky, he prolly lives like a total of 20 years and like 100 dog years, is it really gonna hurt him that bad, it would help you more not being lonley.
jt
Totally can. It can kill him. >:(
It's really dangerous for others. Can make them really sick, radiate them and help induce cancer cells in their bodies, do significant damage if not terminate babies in utero, sterilize young men and women, cause health problems for children, kill small animals, the list is pretty scary. I'll tell you what my doctor told me. When I get my scans (like the 2 I got done on Wednesday) they gave me 2 units of radiation (via a pill) on Monday...for the tests on Wednesday. It came in a lead box that the tech brought while wearing a lead vest. She opened the container and inside is a glass container. She took it out with metal tongs and then passed the glass container to me. She told me to take the container and pour its contents into my mouth without touching the pills with my hands. Then drink a glass of water. On 2 units I cannot be near people for 3 hours and cannot go to airports or anywhere they use radiation detection as I will set them off, lol. Ok, now…tomorrow I will be receiving anywhere between 75-100 units of radiation (via pill form). A huge difference in dosages of radiation.
Here is a picture of the lead container that the 2 unit pill came in. I took it with my phone so Michael could see it. When I went to get this pill on Monday I also had an ultra-sound that I had to have done as well. The scheduling was set up that I go to nuclear medicine and take my pill, then go to ultra sound and have that done. The nuclear tech said I couldn't take the pill and then go ultra-sound as that tech was a young woman and it would be dangerous for her to be around me after taking the pill. So they sent me to ultra-sound first and then I had to go back to nuclear to take the pill. So, if it's dangerous for me to be around this 110 lb woman on 2 units of radiation, what do you think it would be like to be around a 4 lb animal on 75-100 units? He would develop cancer and die
***Edit, Oops, sorry forgot to post the pic.
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Oh man, Laura that all sounds really cool! Can you plz post pic, I don't see it. It sounds like you are the Hulk or something and they are experimenting on you lol. Maybe you will bust out soon and be huge :)
So they don't inject radiation you swallow pills. I wonder if they get the radiation pills made from nuclear bombs, like U 232 or whatever it is, is it active uranium or whatever?
So technically if you wanted to suicide bomb a place, it would be best after 100 units of radiation and you would be a dirty bomb! That is nuts, surprised more terrible Arabs don't think of that.
Hope it goes well tommarow.
jt
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Oh man, Laura that all sounds really cool! Can you plz post pic, I don't see it. It sounds like you are the Hulk or something and they are experimenting on you lol. Maybe you will bust out soon and be huge :)
So they don't inject radiation you swallow pills. I wonder if they get the radiation pills made from nuclear bombs, like U 232 or whatever it is, is it active uranium or whatever?
So technically if you wanted to suicide bomb a place, it would be best after 100 units of radiation and you would be a dirty bomb! That is nuts, surprised more terrible Arabs don't think of that.
Hope it goes well tommarow.
jt
Umm, I don't know where they get the pills from, lol.
And I'm pretty sure you can't make a bomb from these pills. It is radioative iodine, not c-4, uranium or plutonium. And even if it were...I doubt the amount I have to swallow would be enough to blow anything up. I just would set off radioative equipment (alarms, geiger counters, like at the airport). lol
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hahah geiger counters lol, sounds funny. Sorry can't write long post gotta get going its the morning.
jt
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I'll be returning to the Hospital on the 6th for another full body scan to see if the radiation killed all those cells. If so…I'm cured! No more cancer!!! YAY!!!! :D If they still see cells, they will have me go through another radiation treatment. Boooooo!!!! >:(
Thanks for these updates :-*
Praying for a clear scan on the 6th dweetir! ....and that you don't feel too ill from the radiation.
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Thanks for these updates :-*
Praying for a clear scan on the 6th dweetir! ....and that you don't feel too ill from the radiation.
I agree all the best ;)
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Laura Lee is awesome!
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Laura Lee is awesome!
yes she is!
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yes she is!
BWHAHAHAHHAHAH Mike you just made the funny of my day ;D
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BWHAHAHAHHAHAH Mike you just made the funny of my day ;D
;D
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Good luck with everything Laura. I must say that it bothers me, after all these years and money spent on research, that the best they can offer you is the toxic radiation therapies..that they've used for countless years. One would think medical science should have progressed more over the years. Anyhow, I'm rooting for you.
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yes she is!
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Well...
They ended up giving me the highest dosage (100 mCi). Said I'll be nauseous over the next 3 days and they were right. I am so nauseous right now. :-X I also have a sore throat (which they also said would happen) and have lost my sense of taste again >:( I have a metal taste in my mouth and my banana tasted like shit :-[ (they said that could for up to a year!). They also said there is a 20-30% chance I'll have to have the radiation again, but I'm hopeful that this time will be enough. ;) I'm always hopeful, right.
So, now I sit alone ... in the spare bedroom with no TV, just my laptop, a DVD player and a few movies and 7 magazines to keep me company, lol. Funny, but sad too. Mike knocks every once in a while, opens the door and say he loves me....then starts singing the song "Radioactive" and slams the door running >:( ROFLMAO!!! ;D
5 days of this and I'll probably go insane. :'(
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:)
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Well...
They ended up giving me the highest dosage (100 mCi). Said I'll be nauseous over the next 3 days and they were right. I am so nauseous right now. :-X I also have a sore throat (which they also said would happen) and have lost my sense of taste again >:( I have a metal taste in my mouth and my banana tasted like shit :-[ (they said that could for up to a year!). They also said there is a 20-30% chance I'll have to have the radiation again, but I'm hopeful that this time will be enough. ;) I'm always hopeful, right.
So, now I sit alone ... in the spare bedroom with no TV, just my laptop, a DVD player and a few movies and 7 magazines to keep me company, lol. Funny, but sad too. Mike knocks every once in a while, opens the door and say he loves me....then starts singing the song "Radioactive" and slams the door running >:( ROFLMAO!!! ;D
5 days of this and I'll probably go insane. :'(
LOL Laura you sound so lonely :-\ So cute though to hear you talk about it :-*
So does mike open door leave food there and run real quick not to get hurt by the radiation? That reminds me of Kramer he lost his sense of taste in mango season and he was horrified by it! What Mike didn't bring TV in there for you! Well I guess since it's Olympia weekend you have all kinds of pictures and videos to watch on bodybuilding.com I am not doing anything this weekend so I will be sure to reply and talk to your posts a lot.
jt
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Also Laura can you take shower like do you have to warn Mike you are coming out of your layer to shower and I guess you shave and get all clean and come back to your room? That would be a nice break.
jt
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jt, we have 2 1/2 bathroom so I have my own. He's down one end of the hallway while I'm on the other. But If I decide to go downstairs...I do have to warn him that I'm leaving the room so he can grab Rocky (our dog) and close the door.
I'm radioactive... :o
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Wow Laura Mike really got you a nice house! 2 bathrooms and another 1/2 of one! HAHA warm him the radioactive girl is coming :) AHAH you got a radioactive face too someone you must have imported it someone??? very special unless Ron gave it to you only I don't see it on my list of smiley faces :|
jt
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yes she is!
LOLOZ ;D
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Im feeling strange from all this Radiation............... .........
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Im feeling strange from all this Radiation............... .........
me 2! :o
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GRRRRRRRR!
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LOL you two guys are so FUNNY ;D
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Day two ... feelin' bigggggggggerrrrrrr ... feelin' gooooooooood Arrrrrrrrrgggggggggggg
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:o
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Nice to see the two of you with a great sense of humour ;)
Great motivation for life in general
Salute! 8)
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Nice to see the two of you with a great sense of humour ;)
Great motivation for life in general
Salute! 8)
When life feeds ya lemons... ;)
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how soon can you leave your room Laura? Monday?
jt
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how soon can you leave your room Laura? Monday?
jt
Wednesday :D
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aww Laura is so cute, finally getting to leave your room on Wednesday, that will be fun! What do you have planned for that day?
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aww Laura is so cute, finally getting to leave your room on Wednesday, that will be fun! What do you have planned for that day?
Oh ya, tons of fun. I get to go and get more blood taken. :P
But at least I'll be outta this room and with my babies....I miss them. :'(
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aww Laura is so cute, finally getting to leave your room on Wednesday, that will be fun! What do you have planned for that day?
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Wow Mike you are so LUCKY!
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(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=232621.0;attach=277135;image)
Mike can't resist Laura's boobies no matter what the danger! ;D
poor dweetir, :( stuck in a room :(
You'll be out before Craig and Kelly at least! ;D
Will that room be off limits for awhile after wards? Do you have to throw stuff out you used?
I hope this is the last you have to go through!! I love your strength, spirit and your upbeat outlook you bring to difficult times. It is what makes you the kick ass woman you are!! :-*
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Great news Laura that you will be home in a few days
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Nice to see the two of you with a great sense of humour ;)
Great motivation for life in general
Salute! 8)
I hope this is the last you have to go through!! I love your strength, spirit and your upbeat outlook you bring to difficult times. It is what makes you the kick ass woman you are!! [/color] :-*
:) :)
Did you get any ice cream yet? Can you taste anything yet?
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(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=232621.0;attach=277135;image)
Mike can't resist Laura's boobies no matter what the danger! ;D
poor dweetir, :( stuck in a room :(
You'll be out before Craig and Kelly at least! ;D
Will that room be off limits for awhile after wards? Do you have to throw stuff out you used?
I hope this is the last you have to go through!! I love your strength, spirit and your upbeat outlook you bring to difficult times. It is what makes you the kick ass woman you are!! :-*
awwwww Amy this was a really sweet post!........................ ....(even made a big goon like me tear up)
of course i laughed at the first part first
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You guys are all great. :)
Stella, no, I haven't had any ice cream yet. Although I might have a chocolate covered ice cream later if I'm up to it.
Amy... :)... you're so sweet (and funny...you made me laugh too ;D). The room will have to be cleaned and aired out. Sheets laundered in hot water, twice. I had to use paper plates and plastic-ware. Drinking bottled water and canned diet ginger-ale. Any other kitchen items I have used (bowl for oatmeal and coffee mug) will just go through the dishwasher and be ok. I have my own bathroom and that will be cleaned after with lysol and bleach cleaners. Man, I sound like I have a dreaded contageous disease, lol.
Also, thank you for the kind words. :-* It has been a long, rough 9 months. The hardest I've (we've) probably ever been through. I dunno if most couples would have made it through what Mike and I have been through over the last 4 years. We've been through a lot together in such a short time. I've come to look at life so differently. When I was younger...I never thought about (and I'm sure most don't) life as being so fragile and short. We are too busy thinking we're going to be here forever and nothing will ever happen to us...stuff only happens to other people, or just on TV. We are to busy being selfish to realize anything differently. Too busy screaming at the guy in front of us at the light the second it turns green. Too busy rolling our eyes when the person in the check-out lane in front of us needs a price check or is paying with change because that's all they have. Too busy ignoring or passing judgement to those less fortunate peddling for change in the streets and not at the very least offering up a meal to them that's probably sitting right next to us in the car (that will most likely spoil because we waste so much). Too busy taking family and friends for granted and treating them crap because we think we can and they'll always be there...only eventually we will find out that's not true and by then it's too late and wish we had treated them differently. So many things... Now, I'm not claiming I've all of sudden become holier than thou. I am sure that I'll still have my moments...but, I have learned to appreciate the little things more, strive to be a better person every day and realize life is way too short to not value and respect each moment. :)
With all that said (I know...it was quite a mouthful, or pageful, lol) I thought I'd tell you about last night.
I had a really bad time with some side effects of my radiation. It was the worst I've ever felt. I was nauseous, was running a fever but so cold, my salivary glands dont work due to the radiation and my mouth is just so damn dry and drinking water doesn't really help but would add to my nausau. I was so week and lathargic. I was shaking uncontrollably and my head was so woozy. I just layed here crying for hours by myself...it brought me back to when my mother was suffering so badly at the end (she passed away over 2 years ago from pancreatic cancer...ithe cancer took her in less than 4 months of diagnosis and she suffered miserably the last 2 weeks of her life). Poor Mike felt so helpless and couldn't help me because he couldn't come in here. I know it was tearing him up inside. It was a pretty long night.
Today I got up at about 9am. I don't feel as bad, but still nauseous, bad bloat in my stomach...look about 8 months pregnant. Still have a severe dry mouth (they say it can last up to a year). I sit here today hoping last night was the worst of it as I'm on day 3. I start back up on my thyroid medication on Monday morning, so that should start eleviating the hypothyroidism symptoms I've been have (on top of all this) and I'm down on the prednisone to 15mg (from 40mg in the beginning) so that's a plus...because that comes with it's own issues, lol.
So, with all that said...I am looking forward to each day going forth getting better and better. :)
Great news Laura that you will be home in a few days
I am home actually. I'm just living in the spare bedroom.
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Also, thank you for the kind words. :-* It has been a long, rough 9 months. The hardest I've (we've) probably ever been through. I dunno if most couples would have made it through what Mike and I have been through over the last 4 years. We've been through a lot together in such a short time. I've come to look at life so differently. When I was younger...I never thought about (and I'm sure most don't) life as being so fragile and short. We are too busy thinking we're going to be here forever and nothing will ever happen to us...stuff only happens to other people, or just on TV. We are to busy being selfish to realize anything differently. Too busy screaming at the guy in front of us at the light the second it turns green. Too busy rolling our eyes when the person in the check-out lane in front of us needs a price check or is paying with change because that's all they have. Too busy ignoring or passing judgement to those less fortunate peddling for change in the streets and not at the very least offering up a meal to them that's probably sitting right next to us in the car (that will most likely spoil because we waste so much). Too busy taking family and friends for granted and treating them crap because we think we can and they'll always be there...only eventually we will find out that's not true and by then it's too late and wish we had treated them differently. So many things... Now, I'm not claiming I've all of sudden become holier than thou. I am sure that I'll still have my moments...but, I have learned to appreciate the little things more, strive to be a better person every day and realize life is way too short to not value and respect each moment. :)
Great post thank you.
I had a really bad time with some side effects of my radiation. It was the worst I've ever felt. I was nauseous, was running a fever but so cold, my salivary glands dont work due to the radiation and my mouth is just so damn dry and drinking water doesn't really help but would add to my nausau. I was so week and lathargic. I was shaking uncontrollably and my head was so woozy. I just layed here crying for hours by myself...it brought me back to when my mother was suffering so badly at the end (she passed away over 2 years ago from pancreatic cancer...ithe cancer took her in less than 4 months of diagnosis and she suffered miserably the last 2 weeks of her life). Poor Mike felt so helpless and couldn't help me because he couldn't come in here. I know it was tearing him up inside. It was a pretty long night.
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Praying for you and Mike dweetir. During trying times sometimes nights can seem harder to get through but I'm grateful you're feeling better in all ways this morning :-*
and I'm down on the prednisone to 15mg (from 40mg in the beginning)
That's good news!
So, with all that said...I am looking forward to each day going forth getting better and better. :)
:) :-*
Mike, when Laura can taste again if these seem like something she may like you may want to whip some of these up for her:
Reese's Brownie Cupcakes
From the kitchen of Jillian Stensland
2 sticks of butter (1 cup)
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 package Reese's Mini Cups
Melt butter. Mix in next four ingredients till creamy. Add flour and salt. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Press an unwrapped Reese's Mini Cup in the center of brownie while still hot.
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Mike, when Laura can taste again if these seem like something she may like you may want to whip some of these up for her:
Reese's Brownie Cupcakes
From the kitchen of Jillian Stensland
2 sticks of butter (1 cup)
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 package Reese's Mini Cups
Melt butter. Mix in next four ingredients till creamy. Add flour and salt. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Press an unwrapped Reese's Mini Cup in the center of brownie while still hot.
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OMG YUMMY :P
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OMG YUMMY :P
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It's settled then. Mike will make them when you can taste again. Right Mike ??? :)
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It's settled then. Mike will make them when you can taste again. Right Mike ??? :)
Of course!
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Laura for noble peace prize of the year!