I was in about a week ago, and they had a little trouble getting my blood pressure, it was pretty low, about 78 over 50-something, and trouble getting enough blood from my finger prick - so I had to get 1000 ml of fluids (1 hour), then they decided to do another 250 ml (15 more minutes). It seemed to help, it's sometimes hard to tell whether I benefit from that, but I do what they tell me.
Today I went in (without Doug who had to work). My blood pressure was 83 over 62, but when I stood up, it improved to acceptable. I hadn't numbed my port area, so Dr. Basche said as long as I continue to drink plenty of fluids I'll be okay, which I did. Other than that, we talked and she said I'm doing well, and congratulated me on getting through everything I have, and set up a couple future appts. She also said that in a couple months I'll tell a real difference in how I feel, and even start growing back the hair that still seems to be coming out.
Tomorrow I have another hospital appointment, this time at Presbyterian St. Luke's for a check up to see how things have recovered since the surgery last November. That is the last big hurdle before my final surgery at the end of this month.
A Note from Debbie.....
It's been one amazing year and now I am happy to say I am cured. Please see below for my journey through cancer....
Hello my friends, on August 4, 2008 I was diagnosed with Cancer.
As you can imagine the initial shock was great, for me, Doug and our girls. We've now got a great team of colorectal doctors, learned a lot about what is ahead, and have gotten our minds wrapped around it. So now we are in the "let's get this thing out of here" mode and feel very confident that, with prayers and support of my friends and family, by next Spring I will celebrate being cancer-free.
Please join me in this journey of Recovery, and visit this blog from time to time for updates, to post your comments, and read others'. If you're new to Blogging (as am I!) new postings are at the top, click the Archives at the left and scroll down to start at the beginning, then press "Comments" to read responses, and please add your own! And if you will, leave your name and how we're associated, as opposed to Anonymous (thanks!). Email Doug for instructions if you have trouble, ddavis@archifects.com.
With much love,
Debbie
Hello my friends, on August 4, 2008 I was diagnosed with Cancer.
As you can imagine the initial shock was great, for me, Doug and our girls. We've now got a great team of colorectal doctors, learned a lot about what is ahead, and have gotten our minds wrapped around it. So now we are in the "let's get this thing out of here" mode and feel very confident that, with prayers and support of my friends and family, by next Spring I will celebrate being cancer-free.
Please join me in this journey of Recovery, and visit this blog from time to time for updates, to post your comments, and read others'. If you're new to Blogging (as am I!) new postings are at the top, click the Archives at the left and scroll down to start at the beginning, then press "Comments" to read responses, and please add your own! And if you will, leave your name and how we're associated, as opposed to Anonymous (thanks!). Email Doug for instructions if you have trouble, ddavis@archifects.com.
With much love,
Debbie
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
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Hi Lil Sis,
Sure hope you get a glowing report from St Luke's today. You've always been so wonderful about keeping your deadline's and being on schedule, that I don't expect this case to be any different.
Are you making rest your number-one priority? Sleep, baby, sleep. I know that must seem difficult for someone as ambitious as you. There is nothing--I repeat, NOTHING, that won't wait until later. I'm totally speaking from experience-- every time I don't do a chore, there it is, still waiting for me no matter how long I put it off!
It must be some kind of universal law or something, but it's a FACT.
AND, if you wait LONG enough, you don't even care if you EVER get it done. I KNOW I'm speaking a foreign language to you now, but trust me- it's true! Come on over to the wild side with me, I'd love to have the company.
We just want you to get stronger every day. You WILL come through this with flying colors. You are going to have a wonderful summer, a glorious fall, and a Christmas season the likes of which you have never known (that's really saying something, considering the holidays we have shared over the years) Just keep visualizing the future, like you are, it'll get you through the icky parts. I wish I was there just to be with you--I miss you terribly. LOVE Laurey
Dear Debbie,
I told you to eat a dill pickle. That will get your blood pressure up and you will retain water:) Isn't that a lot easier than spending an hour and 15 minutes getting an infusion?
Glenn needs our prayers tomorrow at 10:30AM. They will surgically remove that SKUNK from his lung.Please God? Another blessing for our family?
I hope you are having another FG day! You are MY blessing.
I love you
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