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Bile is certainly something none of us ever think of until it effects us or our loved ones. Yet it is such a serious matter, as it effects the liver, digestion, and overall health so profoundly.
I’m glad the brushings are clear! Hopefully they can find out what is pressing on the bile duct and take care of it quickly.
I had that combination – just a warning – it will probably make Jeff very uncomfortable. I had a lot of nausea associated with this combination and the only thing that actually helped was marinol (medical marijuana). Best of luck with the chemo!
The wedding is to be June 11, 11 and I am encouraging them to move back to Idaho so Jess can complete her degree. So hopefully that will happen. Both of them should get more in financial aid as a married couple so I have high hopes. Jason wants to go to school to become a firefighter, but is running into trouble because his parents won’t complete their part of the financial aid forms that are required by the school for them to even consider financial aid. Once they are married, his parents won’t be required to fill anything out, so that will resolve itself. Meantime, I pray for patience.
Yeah, a parent’s job is never done!
With three adult children living with me at home I am still the parent and caregiver as well as the patient. I am sick and tired of worried about bills. I am ending up supporting the three children because one is in college and makes enough to buy her clothes and books, and the other two have crap jobs that barely pay for the gas to get to work. And they are planning a wedding.
So my grumpiness comes out when I am frustrated at the sight of the prospective bride and groom sitting around at all hours on the computer and on the tv. I know it’s a terrible economy and I know they are applying for other jobs, but it seems like no one is hiring. So it’s bad for everyone who is not fortunate enought to have a full time job.
My financial situation would be more bearable if I wasn’t stuck with a mortgage and insurance payments that take up 60 percent of my income. It tried to sell my house, but at the worst time, so no one was buying. I feel foolish sometimes for paying my mortgage on what little income I have – with no prospects that it will improve – while people are not paying their mortgage, living in their house, or just walking away. But the kids, pets, and I need a place to live.
So on top of bills, kids, a wedding, throw on terminal cancer and treatments. low energy and occasional pain, you can see why I do get a little frustrated at times. Usually not, because I know I can depend on the Lord for all my needs. But we still have to deal with real people that we live with and that can be challenging.
On Friday I got the results of the scan. There is very little growth in the nodules in the lungs, but there is a growth in the spot on the peritoneum from 18 mm to 30 mm. That is not good. I’ll be continuing in the Irenotecan treatment on Monday.
I am feeling more and more tired as time goes on. I’m trying to reconcile what I could do with what I need to do so I don’t waste my energy. I have been having more episodes of pain for some reason. Don’t know where that is coming from except maybe from trying to digest fats? Consequently I am trying to eat low fat and eat very little. Should probably look into nutrition drinks as I’ve been losing about 2 pounds a week lately.
Oh Kris, I wish you knew how much we love and care for you. Those nurses should be taking care of your every whim and treating you like a queen – but especially such basics as hydration!
The ERCP went well and just in time. For some reason it was clogged with blod clots instead of the usual grime. I don’t know what that means. It took a long time to get past the tumor that encroaches in and narrows the stents.
Felt crappy and nauseaus after I came home last night. Hope to feel better today.
Linda, you have your own little cheering squad right here on this board.
Writing to Dr. Giles or seeking family counseling may be a good suggestion. You shouldn’t have to go through this on your own and with extra family stress from someone who should be supportive of you.
Whatever happened to the “in sickness and in health” part? You may remind your hubby about that. Did he think everything was going to be perfect? What if he were the one who was sick? Men!
It’s very important that your pain issues are addressed. There is no reason to be in pain when there are good meds out there. Did they mention that there could be a blockage in the bile ducts or cholangitis that may be causing the fever?
Wishing you the best.
