Sunday, January 1, 2012

1st Update of 2012

So just an update. The big news is that I was able to make it home after my 3rd day ICE chemo treatment (that really took 4 days). I entered the hospital on Tuesday around 9 am but didn't get discharged until mid-afternoon on Friday, so this had a bit of angst to get back home. Not that I had anything to do (or could do) at home, as you all know it is just better to be in “your place”. It helps that at home you are back on your own schedule, no nurse visits, no labs, no beeping IV poles. Right now things are going OK, we had a visit from the Home Heath nurse yesterday where Karen learned to help me out with some pick-line flushing but truly Karen is my “go-to” nurse, she is taking care of everything. The last 2 days have been pretty uneventful; we have made a quick run to the grocery store and did a very short walk to the park, but really I am just out of sorts. I cannot describe the feeling at this point: other than to say that things just feel wrong. Not any one part of me is wrong, its just the general feeling over everything. Not that I like this feeling but I am sure it could be worse. If this is the way things are going to be for awhile then I have to consider myself lucky.  

5 comments:

  1. Tony and Karen,

    I agree with Angela that this blog is working out great. I'm glad to hear you are home for now, as it definitely is good for the soul to be in your own space. <3

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  2. Indeed it could be worse and your positive attitude is going to help immensly! Keep it up! Thanks for keeping us updated! Gave this link to Linda Hall (Beckette) so she could stay updated as well. Was wondering about getting over there to see you guys this coming weekend for a little while. Are you able to have visitors right now?

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  3. You're doing a great job with this blog Tony, and you and Karen are doing a great job with your fight! In our prayers daily, love you,
    Auntie Betty

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  4. Tony - you are the supreme computer nerd with this BLOG, love it. I had a pic line for almost two months when my broken leg got infected. Are you doing the tummy shots as well to prevent infections? The visiting nurse I had always wanted to change the damn thing every time she came, which was not enjoyable. Well you hang tough - we got things covered here at work so get some rest and "recharge"... Paul C

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  5. Tony
    Your blog is informative & your attitude is inspiring. Thanks for the updates.

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