Moving Right along....port tomorrow/chemo Friday - Lymphomas Message Board

singer78 · 05-30-2007, 09:50 AM

Hi all...
First, I want to thank everyone walking me through this, thus far.

Secondly, it's all "coming together." I have the port put in tomorrow...they're leaving in the needle, so I can start chemo Friday. It's all happening so fast, my head is spinning....although, I'm more confident as the days go by.
One thing I'm a little leery about...I haven't heard from my bone biopsy test they did--- is "no news, good news?" They called me with the 'negative' liver results, so, naturally ...here I go again....assuming the worst, that "it" may have invaded my body more than I know... I don't know the protocol there---
I'm seeing my Oncologist, immediately after the port is put in. My right shoulder has been bothering me (where my node was removed)...so, they're putting the port in the left side! Goodness gracious....how will I pick up anything? I'll ask for some heavy-duty painkillers---but, I get soooo queasy on just about every drug...other than Tylenol.
Thought I'd start a new thread. I know Susie has a hard time, after there's so many posts posted. Please help me along--- I'm hopeful, yet anticipatory.
Start your Engines !!!!!!!!!
Here I go....
Please help me hang on tight. I need all of you.
Thanks.
XO S.

DebM412 · 05-30-2007, 10:15 AM

Singer78,

Your strength is so inspiring. You may not know this but you help me out with your positive attitude and they way you handle situations. I want to thank you!
I will be thinking of you tomorrow getting the port in and on Friday. I will be praying for you. I hope you have a terrific day!

Love and hugs,

Deb

singer78 · 05-30-2007, 11:00 AM

Deb, What a nice thing to say. If I can give "anything" back to this Forum, I will. I was really about to have a nervous breakdown, when somehow, some way, I was directed to this site. I normally never post like this---I'm turning into a NEW person!---not that the the 'old' me was bad....I'm just different. Like, my perspectives have all changed & it's true what they say about debilitating diseases....You come to realize every day is a gift. Amen.
Love you all who respond....

S.

Ails · 05-30-2007, 01:12 PM

Hi Chick

You're doing so well. You must be so excited - tomorrow you begin to get well again!!!

Big big virtual higs coming your way

Deb is right - you are a very positive person and no doubt have been helping many people on here already with your attitude to the whole thing

Ails xx

singer78 · 05-30-2007, 01:40 PM

Ails---I've said it before, and I'll say it again---
You know JUST the right thing to say.
I just awoke from a nap, with that "oh no"

feeling....
I can't have anything after midnight to drink/eat ....probably will have nausea tomorrow..etc...installation of a port....talk to my Oncologist...etc...

So, I'm making a cup of green tea & decided to log on....
And there it is --- Your statement "begin to get well again..." is just what I needed. It's a series of steps---baby ones

AND now it's the BIG Kahoonies

---or whatevertheheck you call it. Now, we ZAP those darned things and make them BE GONE FOREVER!!! (too much drama...)

Anyway, that's such a positive statement. I will write that one down & put it in my special "retreat" room (with my fairy-lights) & remind myself of that---until I DO get well.

I'm so serious---you girls are priceless.
God Bless You.
XO S.

p.s. Ails...any thoughts on why I haven't heard about my bone biopsy???? They called me when the liver biopsy was negative---so far, I haven't heard...and of course, jittery.....I guess that would just mean harsher chemo & further treatment, if it's spread???!!