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Thank you for your concern and kind words, Marion;
Dear Hopeandgrace. What a touching, heart-rendering email. It has me crying. You have a wonderful outlook about the beauty of each day with your mother and how you are greatful you have had her as long as you have. I copied your post and sent it to my daughter because I want her to see that all through your devastation and stress, your baby is fine. She is due January 29th. My granddaughter will be given the name Anna.
My draining procedure was at the hospital, outpatient, and it did not hurt one bit. In fact, I wasn’t even sedated. Lydocaine was used to numb the spot where the fluid would be drained. An ultrasound was used to show the radiation doctor where to remove the fluid. I went home, and I felt no nausea. I was able to eat and drink a little. The draining hole is only as big as a needle hole, and I was able to sleep last night without pain. Your mom’s doctor should be able to palpitate her stomach and be able to tell right away if it’s fluid retention, especially since she is a small woman. It will make her feel so much better.
Thank you, hopeandgrace for your kind words to me. It gives me confort and eases my mental anxiety.
Prayers for you and your family,
SophieDear Hopeandgrace, God bless you and your family. My daughter is just 30 and is pregnant with her first child. She is having a hard time as you are. My abdomen became huge and relatively fast. I looked as pregnant as my daughter. I believe it sounds like ascites (fluid retention). Yesterday I had it drained for the first time. They removed 3-1/2 liters of fluid, and they were going to send it to the lab to see if the fluid is malignant. It doesn’t hurt, hopeandgrace, and it relieved my discomfort immediately and helped my breathing. Your mom doesn’t need to suffer with that. It took about 30 to 45 minutes. I was able to go home and carry on as normally as I can. I do know that it can come back, but everyone is different. I also was told it could be removed quite a few times.
My prayers are with you and all the best to your mom and your family,
SophieOh Lainy and Teddy, you must be so excited and thrilled. How wonderful for you! I’m praying Teddy’s side effects will be minimal or even better than that..none. A big congratulations, Teddy.
Sophie
Dear Tonia, I also had a special relationship to my Grandma…so hard to lose. My heart goes out to you. You are in my prayers.
Sophie
Dave, I have had six cycles of Gemzar and Xeloda. My worst symptoms have been dealing with constipation. I have two weeks on taking the Gemzar with oral Xeloda 1300 mgs. in the morning and 1300 mgs in the evening. I never sleep. One scan has shown the cancer is stable but no shrinkage. I have it on 75% of my liver. I had a scan yesterday..results due Thursday..and I hope it shows some shrinkage. On the other hand, my liver enzymes have been normal. I always wonder how my liver enzymes can be normal, and I have cancer on 75% of my liver. I’m praying for some shrinkage on this new scan. Hope this helps.
My prayers for you and your family.
SophieVincent, I went to City of Hope. My surgeon’s name was Dr. Joseph Kim. He is very smart, an excellent surgeon, to the point and even emails and calls back. He knows me as Sandra May. I unfortunately was not resectable, but I think Dr. Kim is a good surgeon, and I would not hesitate to get in touch with him if surgery might be an option. My prayers for your family and your mom. Here is is email address. If you use it, tell him “hey” from Sandra May. Kim, Joseph
E-mail Address(es):
JoKim@coh.orgSophie
Sophie
Thank you everyone for your support, prayers and empathy. I can always count on this board to understand what I’m going through. Being depressed all the time keeps me from posting, but I do read what you post daily. Sometimes I just cry too much at the posts. All of you are in my prayers every night, and I am so greatful to you.
Love,
SophieMy heart goes out to you, Carol and Charlie. I hope Charlie rallies and BC surprises you with good news.
You’re in my prayers.
SophieAh Jeff, my niece Hollie just told me you are in hospice care. I have been staying off the site for awhile. Jeff, your emails, information, and compassion you have shown me have meant the world to me. Your heart
and concern for all of us shows what a special man you are with strength of character and love for everyone. So many times I have been so depressed, and I’d think of something you said, and I’d feel more lighthearted. God Bless You, Jeff. You’re in my prayers.Love,
SophieDear Lainy and Teddy
oh joy! oh joy! I am so happy for both of you. What great news!My prayers for you both,
SophieLainy and Teddy, I hope today is better, and Teddy is feeling better, temp is down and able to procede with the stents. Thank you for the tip on high temperature.
My prayers for you and Teddy,
SophieDear Joyce, my deepest sympathy to you and your family at the loss of your husband. I know that you are comforted that he was peaceful and able to express his love for you. I am just so sorry, Joyce, and I pray that you are going to be able to find some peace and comfort as time goes on.
God Bless You,
SophieDear Joyce and Butch,
You are both so so in my prayers. I strongly feel your hearts are talking to each other as well as you verbalizing to Butch also.
Peace and comfort for Butch and you, Joyce.
Love,
Sophie
