I was scheduled for my chemo on Friday beforehand, so the doctor let me receive that at Lewis Gale, since I was there anyway. They began that treatment late in the afternoon and it lasted for 4 hours. This sent my hemoglobin even lower, therefore I needed 2 blood transfusions. This took most of the evening and even part of the wee morning hours. Needless to say...I didn't get to come home Friday night.
Early Saturday, after very little sleep, I asked what the chances were for me going home today. They were not sure for most of the morning, but by mid-afternoon they decided I could leave. Hallelujah! I came home and had dinner with my family and am looking forward to a good night's rest in my own bed!
Again, thank you for your prayers, love and support!
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Hi Fran,
ReplyDeleteI am glad to have the blog to read and keep up with your progress. We miss you so much at work, it's not the same without you. So glad the awful pain and first chemo are behind you. We are covering you with prayer and so hope you are feeling better after the carpal tunnel surgery and cement--(was it real cement?)in your pelvis!! Sending love and hugs, Terry
Aunt Frances,
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to hear that the doctors were able to relieve the terrible pain you had after the cement procedure and that you were able to go home on Saturday after a very rough few days. I hope the chemo treatments go well this week and that you continue not to experience side effects. Prayers and love are with you! I'll be checking this blog regularly for updates -- great idea!
Melissa
Hi Fran, I just heard about your illness and wanted you to know that I'm thinking and praying for you. Please know that the Pettrey family will be here for support and please call us if there is anything that we can do for you and your family. Your grandson, Ben is adorable and I'm sure that he can keep your spirits high. I'll be checking your blog and keeping closer contact with a dear friend. Love, Beth Pettrey
ReplyDeleteFran, be assured of prayers for you and your family from the Doremuses. We miss our Roanoke friends.
ReplyDeleteJeff and Terry