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Post by Moophles on Oct 3, 2022 12:46:13 GMT -5
Thanks Nf <3 I appreciate that! It does help to hear that its not too bad, I've since changed how I'm eating and haven't had any attacks yet so fingers crossed :3
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Post by melodysangel on Oct 16, 2022 12:54:58 GMT -5
Everything ok?
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Post by Angel_of_Music on Oct 31, 2022 6:42:21 GMT -5
I hope everyone is doing well. Happy Samhain, Happy Halloween!!  |
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Post by Mr. Pooka on Dec 1, 2022 17:03:28 GMT -5
So I had a few ER visits recently, first one didn't tell me what was wrong because they couldn't find the source of the pain, and the second time I found out I had Gallstones. So I've had to completely change my diet just to avoid another attack. No more unhealthy fatty foods for me lol (I will miss you burgers and fries) It's been a difficult change but I'm losing weight slowly now and am feeling better, it is just kinda scary to think I may need surgery, I just hope that's not the case. ^^;; I just wanted to kinda update here that I'm alive and I miss all of you guys <3 Hope everyone is doing okay! I hope everything works out for you Moophles! Pooka had the same problem many years back and we switched to a very very low fat diet which totally helped at the time... I found it very hard for me personally... I know the feeling of giving up eating the things you love and how hard it can be! (I wrote about it in my Diabetes posts so I won't go on about it here...) It was also Pooka's gall pains that made me the most nervous for her when she started eating my low carb (and very high fat) Diabetes diet but things are working out great for her. I'm not one for proselytizing my own nutrition and diet methods but if you'd like to hear more about our own food/health journey just PM me and I'd be happy to share in case there is anything helpful for you there, (-8 Super best wishes, (-8 |
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Post by Sweetintoxikation on Dec 11, 2022 22:13:57 GMT -5
Not a happy update but an update.
Ysabeau came out of remission 2 months after she completed the first full CHOP protocol. What we've since learned is that she likely was never in full remission and as we're fairly certain (can't be 100% without a time machine and more tests) that the internal lymph-nodes nearest her liver were the start of the cancer. When she came out of remission we learned that both the liver and pancreas are involved. We did get her into CHOP once more and it pulled her out of her very sudden relapse and downward spiral but just this past Tuesday we confirmed she's not in remission. And sadly the single lymph-node by her liver has grown even on chemo.
Not news I wanted but also something that is a reality when dealing with this type of disease.
She's still loving life; the chemo is going to continue until January (after Paul's parents return home) and then we will have to say good-bye for now. We can't bring ourselves to do it before the holidays and for now she's still a super trooper and loving the extra loves and play times with momma and dad.
Aside from that I have finally passed my NMLS test (first time; though it was a close thing) and I'm just waiting for the license to come through with my state.
Still a very rough year in our family; but one I'm grateful for because all this with our pup has made us appreciate her and our time with her all the more. We got a year extra with Beau. Something to be grateful for every moment.
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Post by springacres on Dec 12, 2022 16:53:19 GMT -5
So sorry about your pup's illness, Toxi. Losing a furry family member is never easy.
Congrats on passing your NMLS test, at least!
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Post by hotaru13 on Dec 14, 2022 0:50:33 GMT -5
so...im in a bad place. mom was just diagnosed with stage 3/4 liver cancer that has possibly metastasized up into her chest. Ill get more info tomorrow when im there to hear her being informed. so merry holidays to us....
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Post by springacres on Dec 14, 2022 10:08:06 GMT -5
Oh, no, Hotaru, that's awful! I'm so sorry your family is going through that.
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Post by hotaru13 on Dec 14, 2022 17:19:30 GMT -5
So...mom has stage 4 cancer. Staying in hospital for now while her oxygen needs are so high. I may have to go on fml (family medical leave). She wants to fight the cancer so I'm supporting her
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Post by melodysangel on Dec 15, 2022 17:59:31 GMT -5
*screams into a pillow*
Brandon just tested positive for covid. I tested negative but will have to see if it stays that way.
This cant come at a worse time. My main show is this sunday and I cant afford to get sick. Im also down to myself in getting everything ready. I just ><
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Post by springacres on Dec 15, 2022 20:24:41 GMT -5
Oh, no, MA! I also have Covid-like symptoms but tested negative tonight. Fingers crossed it's just a sinus infection since my last booster was in October (right around the time I was coming down with Covid; I had symptoms already at the booster appointment). So I should be triple boosted and Covidified for now, but...
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Post by Angel_of_Music on Feb 21, 2023 22:22:30 GMT -5
Sooo...I could use some positive vibes, but also some good vibes for my mom. She's in the hospital, has been since Monday, and is getting herself taken care of. It was the one thing I was hoping to never hear...cancer. I'm already dealing with a sister(not blood related) who is battling cancer and I haven't heard from her in nearly three months and it scares me because she didn't view my e-cards and the Christmas gifts I sent her....the package is still sitting at the post office to be picked up. I'm already afraid that I've lost her and to now have my mom battling cancer...it just hits too hard.
Sunday, we were supposed to go out to the breeder's place and pick up a supply of the raw food that she wants Blake to have mixed in with his dry food. I knew this was going to be a bit of a long ride given that mom can't exactly sit comfortably due to a bad growth. We didn't even make it five miles from the house before she was saying she couldn't do it. When she asked me what we should do, I said 'if you don't think you can make it, then lets turn around and go home, lets be safe'. We made a stop at the Rite Aid so I could put money on her card as the people at the CVS refused to help me, even when I said my mom was battling cancer and was unable to come inside. So we got out of there, got to the cut through and as we got to the turning point, she thanked me and said 'bless you'. She never says that unless I sneeze. We got home safely and I ran up and opened the door, then went back out to help her inside. She went right to the bathroom, then went right back into bed. While she was in the bathroom, I got Blake out of the car. Once she was in bed and had a cup of cran-grape juice, I took Blake for a walk, but once I got home, I was doing my best to help my mom whenever she called for me, which wasn't very often.
Yesterday morning, she had me put up the crate before I left for work, had me put in the one bucket with water and had me put him in before I left. She also had me make sure her car was locked, had me put her phone charger in her purse and had me put her purse on her chair. I figured she was up to something. What hit me though was that when I looked at my phone when I was five minutes from work and she was telling me that she was going to contact the breeder we got Blake from and she was going to make arrangements for them to come get him on Thursday, said it would only be fair to him since I'm working and such. That crushed me. Yes I can understand her reasoning since I wouldn't be able to drive out and get Blake's raw food or get him to the vet, but I can still take care of him otherwise. With all this going on, he's a comfort to me, he helps me decompress after those rough days at work, he makes me feel better. So I told her I understood. I then asked her if she could, to write down any passwords I would need to know. She sent them to me through text, I saved them. The whole day yesterday I was a freaking mess and the fact that yesterday was a dumpster fire of a shift...it didn't help. The only person I told at work...was my general manager. I let her know that my mom was in the hospital dealing with cancer and my gm understood and said 'if there's anything I can do for you hun, you just let me know, okay?'. I thanked her and returned to my position.
My mom has a room and she's...very comfortable, loves the bed she's got there...and also thinks her nurse is cute. Yea, she's still got that humor of hers at least. She also told me that she spoke to the breeder and when the breeder asked if I was capable of taking care of Blake, mom told her that I was. So the breeder is NOT coming on Thursday, I'm keeping my buddy and right now...I FREAKING NEED HIM!!! No I can't drive him up to the vet if he were to need it. No I can't drive out to get his raw food, but I'm still able to feed him and get him out for walks and play with him. We have a pet food store right in the same shopping center as where I work, so I can get a bag of his dog food. I was relieved when I heard Blake was staying put in this house. She goes in for surgery tomorrow. The cancer team talked with her earlier today. She also had a visit from one of her former work partners she loved working with when on the ambulance. Her brother came to see her and was there for a few hours and one of her other friends came to see her too. I got to talk to mom when she called me 10 minutes after i'd gotten home from work. It was nice to hear her voice back to normal. There was still a small touch of hoarseness to it, but not as horrible as it had been. She gave me my cousin's number in case I needed anything since she lives up the way. I didn't ask what type of cancer it was and I didn't ask what stage it's in, but at least she's there and not here at home in pain.
She's been having the issue though for a few months now. It had started as one thing and then it started to progress to what it is now. When the growth showed up and got bigger, I was hoping she would have gone in sooner. I had suggested it and she said 'no, I want to do it after the holidays, I don't want to miss it'. I even said that I wouldn't be upset if she went in to get it taken care of, I'd rather her do that than let it go too long. She just gave me 'the look'. Holidays passed and...she still didn't get it looked at and it got worse. It got so bad, that she could barely eat ANYTHING! She was going off of TastyKake krimpets, applesauce, ginger ale, crackers, milk, and cran-grape juice...that was it! Anything else she tried to eat...she couldn't even swallow because it tasted like crap to her and her stomach would automatically go NOPE!!! With her having let it go this long, it had me scared....scared to where i had nightmares of waking up and finding her gone or going to work, doing my shift and coming home only to find her gone. If she would have gone in sooner than this, this could have been cleared up a lot faster. Hopefully with this surgery, it'll help and I'll have her with me for a bit longer. I just...I just wish this wasn't happening to her.
I know I've complained about her, but who hasn't complained about their mothers? It's all part of that parent/child relationship. I know she and I have butted heads so many times and she's always won...except on a few RARE occasions where I've won...but she's still my mom and yea, I'm scared. I really am. No I don't know what to expect, but I'm hoping she at least talks to me about it when she gets to come home. I'm also hoping that she'll be able to at least do some light activities again...like go out fishing or just go for a small ride. I feel bad that I don't have a license, but she wasn't very supportive/helpful when I had my permit. Okay, so I missed hitting a telephone pole by three feet....is that really that bad of situation to ban me from driving her car to practice? Yea...that one time she let me behind the wheel to drive her car and practice, I missed a telephone pole by three feet. I was making a turn, the car jerked a bit and my reaction was to correct it. I corrected a little too fast and...yup...missed a pole by three feet. After that, she never let me drive her car again. She'd only let me 'behind the wheel' if I was starting her car to warm it up before work. So after that I...didn't get any practice and my permit just...expired.
Anyway...thanks for reading, sorry it was long, but...some good vibes would be helpful. Thanks all <3
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Post by Phoenix Stardancer on Feb 24, 2023 15:17:58 GMT -5
So I am currently in the hospital for pancreatitis and they are already discussing removing my gall bladder as it apparently looks really bad right now. Hopefully I will be out an home soon though.
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Post by PookaWitch on Feb 25, 2023 20:39:01 GMT -5
OMG! That's some serious news! Let us know how this turns out and if you're okay.
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Post by Phoenix Stardancer on Feb 26, 2023 17:45:49 GMT -5
So the decision was made. They remove my gall bladder tomorrow to avoid any future plans. From what was said and my research on the various diagnosis it looks like they are concerned they only way to avoid this becoming a recurring issue is to remove the gall bladder. I will know after surgery whether I get to go home the same day or have to wait another day or two depending on what type of incision they have to make.
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