Okay, I am bored! I read two magazines, book and a bunch of web sites about cancer! That is in the last hour alone. No really it is not so bad. I have had many wonderful calls and emails from my friends and family. Mom and Dad have been here each day to help me do laundry and clean. Well that is Mom, Dad is outside doing something everyday. I think I got new cement somewhere today.
Daniel came home from school to check on me, played some violent shooting video game and then left to go to the movies with his brother and Dad. Joe came by on Wednesday. He turned 15 last week, so I don't expect too much.
As for how I feel I think I am still a little off from the anesthesia. I stopped taking the Oxycontin. Too scary! I am still really tired and very sore. My throat hurts and I feel like I got run over by a truck. But that is okay cause I can still type!
My babies are here keeping me company. Dotty my white cat with black spots, Alex, my little black cat and Chip, my 75lb baby. Who was barking at Aunt Chubby when she wanted to come in to talk to me yesterday. I think he just wanted a kiss from her.
Well must go see what's on prime time TV. Or maybe I will go do some on line shopping.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Doing Well - Thursday Morning
Hi all, I think I should make Denise keep blogging for me she did a great job. Made it home finally sometime yesterday and got some more sleep. They lied when they said I would be there for only a few hours. Anyway, things went well. I think there are two hole in me and some really gross drain thing. I have a sore throat too. Must be from the anesthesia. Didn't realize they were going to totally knock me out. They gave me the good drugs, so I think I will go back to sleep now. TV is too depressing today....
The boys came over last night they both stayed home from school yesterday because they were worried about me and convinced their dad that school was not a good idea. I send Joe home and told him he better get to school today. Dan slept here. He was so cute he gave me his mini fridge to put by my bed and figured out how to get a straw thru a water bottle. This morning I got up made him breakfast and got him to go to school. He did not feel good but I made him go. Grandpa drove him.
Well drugs are kicking in. Must go sleep. Thanks for all the prayers, Donna
The boys came over last night they both stayed home from school yesterday because they were worried about me and convinced their dad that school was not a good idea. I send Joe home and told him he better get to school today. Dan slept here. He was so cute he gave me his mini fridge to put by my bed and figured out how to get a straw thru a water bottle. This morning I got up made him breakfast and got him to go to school. He did not feel good but I made him go. Grandpa drove him.
Well drugs are kicking in. Must go sleep. Thanks for all the prayers, Donna
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
4:45 PM Surgery Day
I spoke with Donna's mom, Rose. She said she is sleeping at the moment due to the nausea after surgery. Donna was given nausea medication to help settle her stomach which knocked her out. By her sleeping it is helping with the pain she is probably feeling.
Her doctor said all went well, but more test will need to be done on the lumpectomy/removed tissue areas.
After she wakes up from her nap, and her vitals are well enough, she will be released to come home. There is a very slim chance that she would need to stay overnight.
This will be my last entry on Donna's behalf. Thank you all for keeping Donna in your thoughts and prayers. And thank you dear Lord for watching over my "bestest" friend today.
Denise
Her doctor said all went well, but more test will need to be done on the lumpectomy/removed tissue areas.
After she wakes up from her nap, and her vitals are well enough, she will be released to come home. There is a very slim chance that she would need to stay overnight.
This will be my last entry on Donna's behalf. Thank you all for keeping Donna in your thoughts and prayers. And thank you dear Lord for watching over my "bestest" friend today.
Denise
2:50 PM Surgery Day
Donna is out of surgery and in recovery. Surgery went well and is currently receiving pain killer medication. That is all I can get out of the nurses.
In about a half hour she will moved to the same-day surgery floor and will be discharged from there. My personal guess is she will be home in time for dinner.
Denise
In about a half hour she will moved to the same-day surgery floor and will be discharged from there. My personal guess is she will be home in time for dinner.
Denise
1:30 PM Surgery Day
I called the hospital to check on the status of Donna. The only information the cold, non-sympathetic receptionist in same-day surgery would tell me is she that is in surgery right now. I do not know what time she went in or how much longer it will be.
Imagine her not telling me, Donna's own "sister" her surgery status. (OK, I lied, but we are just like sisters.) I'll call back in a little while. Hopefully I will get a better person on the line.
Denise
Imagine her not telling me, Donna's own "sister" her surgery status. (OK, I lied, but we are just like sisters.) I'll call back in a little while. Hopefully I will get a better person on the line.
Denise
10:30 AM - Surgery Day
Hello Donna's friends! Donna asked me to update all of her friends and love ones throughout the day until she is able to communicate back to all that have been wishing her well throughout her ordeal.
I just hung up with Donna at the hospital, she is still awaiting to go into her 8 AM surgery and it is now 10:30 AM. Seems the hospital is backlogged on operating rooms. Hopefully there will be a room available sometime before noontime.
I spoke briefly with her, we were both watching Rachael Ray, and she is in good spirits. At least the distraction of TV helps ease the anxiety. Donna even joked that at this time of the morning she would have been on her third cup of coffee. She is starting to have caffeine withdrawals, but we all know our gal is tough and will be home this afternoon and back to her own warm and caring self in no time.
Good luck and speedy recovery to Donna and her family during this trying time. And I will update her blog throughout the day as soon as I know anything new.
God Bless,
Denise Smith
I just hung up with Donna at the hospital, she is still awaiting to go into her 8 AM surgery and it is now 10:30 AM. Seems the hospital is backlogged on operating rooms. Hopefully there will be a room available sometime before noontime.
I spoke briefly with her, we were both watching Rachael Ray, and she is in good spirits. At least the distraction of TV helps ease the anxiety. Donna even joked that at this time of the morning she would have been on her third cup of coffee. She is starting to have caffeine withdrawals, but we all know our gal is tough and will be home this afternoon and back to her own warm and caring self in no time.
Good luck and speedy recovery to Donna and her family during this trying time. And I will update her blog throughout the day as soon as I know anything new.
God Bless,
Denise Smith
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Surgery Tomorrow!
Can't wait to get this over with! I am so tired. Can't sleep but tired. Tonight I went out with my boys. We had a nice dinner and they made me laugh by talking about some South Park episode where someone had cancer. I think they even mentioned a song about a tumor. Wait maybe it was Family Guy. Anyway they are mine and they keep me laughing.
Checking in the hospital tomorrow at 8. I hope to be home by 2. I just feel bad that my parents have to hang around all that time. At this point in my life, aren't I supposed to be taking care of them? Well I am happy I don't have to!
Daniel was supposed to go sleep at his Dad's house tonight but did not want to go. Kevin will just have to pick him up in the morning. Joe went home but gave me a big fat kiss and told me not to forget to mail his package before he left.
I am hoping to get this blog updated sometime tomorrow. Thank for all the good wishes, emails, calls and prayers. Love ya, Donna
Checking in the hospital tomorrow at 8. I hope to be home by 2. I just feel bad that my parents have to hang around all that time. At this point in my life, aren't I supposed to be taking care of them? Well I am happy I don't have to!
Daniel was supposed to go sleep at his Dad's house tonight but did not want to go. Kevin will just have to pick him up in the morning. Joe went home but gave me a big fat kiss and told me not to forget to mail his package before he left.
I am hoping to get this blog updated sometime tomorrow. Thank for all the good wishes, emails, calls and prayers. Love ya, Donna
Monday, September 8, 2008
Tuesday 9/8/08
I am creating this because I want to update my friends and family about my condition. I started a blog on my myspace page, but I heard that not everyone could see it.
Anyway, I am scheduled to have surgery on Wednesday. They are going to do a lumpectomy and take out some lymph nodes. Sounds scary, so that is why I try not to talk about it. Isn't that called denial?
I went for my pre-admission testing today. I better have passed the pregnancy test , or they will have to change my name to Mary. All that is going on, and they won't take my word that I could not be pregnant!
Trying to do everything I have been putting off for a while now. I just washed my shower curtain and I am thinking about painting the heater in my bathroom.
I even brought an automatic litter box but not sure if it is really working out. Dotty does not like it!
I have read just about every web site there is and there are more support groups then I know what to do with. My mother told me I better stop reading. I may be able to treat myself soon!
Well the good news is that Joe does not totally hate school and Daniel really likes it. He is even playing football. I can't wait to go to a game. I am so proud of him!! Go NORTH!
Anyway, I am scheduled to have surgery on Wednesday. They are going to do a lumpectomy and take out some lymph nodes. Sounds scary, so that is why I try not to talk about it. Isn't that called denial?
I went for my pre-admission testing today. I better have passed the pregnancy test , or they will have to change my name to Mary. All that is going on, and they won't take my word that I could not be pregnant!
Trying to do everything I have been putting off for a while now. I just washed my shower curtain and I am thinking about painting the heater in my bathroom.
I even brought an automatic litter box but not sure if it is really working out. Dotty does not like it!
I have read just about every web site there is and there are more support groups then I know what to do with. My mother told me I better stop reading. I may be able to treat myself soon!
Well the good news is that Joe does not totally hate school and Daniel really likes it. He is even playing football. I can't wait to go to a game. I am so proud of him!! Go NORTH!
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