Hurrah Kezy. Glad that things are going better and that you and Jeff are healing. I hope the feeling of the wires and prosthetic bones fades soon. Congrats on shopping! Feeling like you can accomplish things definitely builds self confidence
Mike and Jeff and Keyzy's Health
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Keyzy, why the wires? Mike didn't have them when he had open heart. Will they remove them? You are doing so well! I would be proud if it were me. Hey anyday without dizzy and sick are really fine days.
No word on the wheelchair yet. But we have some ideas on how to make it happen..thanks Wac vet!
Mike isn't depressed as far as I can tell..it's hard to tell with an old fart! LOL He is keeping busy, comfortable and engaged thanks to the preps we made beforehand. We were not party animals..so when we do get out it's a big deal..so few and far between trips are the norm for us. The getting up to go to radiation has been good for him..except for the radiation part, it's like going to a job!
No word on the wheelchair yet. But we have some ideas on how to make it happen..thanks Wac vet!
Mike isn't depressed as far as I can tell..it's hard to tell with an old fart! LOL He is keeping busy, comfortable and engaged thanks to the preps we made beforehand. We were not party animals..so when we do get out it's a big deal..so few and far between trips are the norm for us. The getting up to go to radiation has been good for him..except for the radiation part, it's like going to a job!
Kezy...sounds like you just keep improving and that is awesome
MK - you are so right the treatments are like having a job again, but one that sucks and makes you feel bad Hopefully you'll have a few days when the weather is nice and his strength is up so you can go on a few outings. Do they have a dollar theatre at the mall you went to the other day? I'm just too tight to pay full price for movies these days...but love the dollar theatre.
MK - you are so right the treatments are like having a job again, but one that sucks and makes you feel bad
Hopefully you'll have a few days when the weather is nice and his strength is up so you can go on a few outings. Do they have a dollar theatre at the mall you went to the other day? I'm just too tight to pay full price for movies these days...but love the dollar theatre.
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Mike has just started his last two weeks of radiation. He is so tired! He looks forward to Saturday and Sunday because he feels a bit stronger.
His hot flashes were so bad they scared me. He flushed and broke out in sweats..then went weak and nearly passed out a few times. The worst part was that they came in clusters of two to four in an hour! I did my normal searches and found that female hormones would help. The Dr. agreed and gave him some. He still gets the flashes but more like I used to..just a bit uncomfortable to annoying. He said he would help me fight for them from now on..lol! It made me mad that the Doctor and Nurse said the hot flashes were normal..that was NOT normal! Mike gave him the study I printed out and said "my wife said to use these".
He has some redness on his sides..he said the machine goes around him in a circle. He uses the cream they gave him for that. His hips are still sore (part of prostate cancer). he is still getting the hormone shots and that will continue for 2 years.
Once his is finished with radiation we will have to wait for a few weeks to find out what the verdict is. If the numbers and scans look bad..he will have more radiation. We knew the chances were 50/50 to begin with so what ever the outcome is..we are prepared (as best as we can be). But we will continue to seek further help.
Today Mike had two teeth (in the back) pulled. The surgeon said they could probably save them by doing root canels and crowns but he said that with his health history it wasn't the smart thing to do. Teeth can affect your whole immune system and heart..the faster the infection heals the better and the same with the bad teeth. They pulled them. more drugs..lol but he feels pretty good (looks funny with a swollen jaw) He ordered toast and sausage gravy for dinner and got jello and mashed potatos! What an optomist!
Mike has just started his last two weeks of radiation. He is so tired! He looks forward to Saturday and Sunday because he feels a bit stronger.
His hot flashes were so bad they scared me. He flushed and broke out in sweats..then went weak and nearly passed out a few times. The worst part was that they came in clusters of two to four in an hour! I did my normal searches and found that female hormones would help. The Dr. agreed and gave him some. He still gets the flashes but more like I used to..just a bit uncomfortable to annoying. He said he would help me fight for them from now on..lol! It made me mad that the Doctor and Nurse said the hot flashes were normal..that was NOT normal! Mike gave him the study I printed out and said "my wife said to use these".
He has some redness on his sides..he said the machine goes around him in a circle. He uses the cream they gave him for that. His hips are still sore (part of prostate cancer). he is still getting the hormone shots and that will continue for 2 years.
Once his is finished with radiation we will have to wait for a few weeks to find out what the verdict is. If the numbers and scans look bad..he will have more radiation. We knew the chances were 50/50 to begin with so what ever the outcome is..we are prepared (as best as we can be). But we will continue to seek further help.
Today Mike had two teeth (in the back) pulled. The surgeon said they could probably save them by doing root canels and crowns but he said that with his health history it wasn't the smart thing to do. Teeth can affect your whole immune system and heart..the faster the infection heals the better and the same with the bad teeth. They pulled them. more drugs..lol but he feels pretty good (looks funny with a swollen jaw) He ordered toast and sausage gravy for dinner and got jello and mashed potatos! What an optomist!
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(((Hugs MK!)))Mike is lucky to have a strong lady to get him through all this.Take care of him and maybe baby him a bit.
Ya'll are still in my prayers MK. Glad he was able to get some relief from the hot flashes. And hope his mouth feels better quick. No need to say take care of him, I know you are and will. Take care of yourself too. ((hugs))
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MK, sending healing thoughts your way. I hope this first round of radiation is all that Mike needs- and that he has some relief soon. I know that you'll keep fighting for him. (((((hugs))))
I just had to tell you girls this...
The coffee shop I worked at for 5yrs before Hubs and I started having health issues is being sold.The mean old B manager who lied and replaced me while I was with Hubs at the hospital having heart surgery has been fired.She was told they have their own management team.Then I got a call from them saying that when Im doing better would I come by and talk to them.They want team players and people they can trust.THEN!I got a call from the owner saying that I had a small bonus check coming to me because he was selling and wanted to give us a little something.Im sure its not much but its just nice to be included and thought of.Funny how I didnt do anything mean to that horrible woman and things just kinda worked out for me and not so much for her.I probably wont go back to work there but I feel good about the offer.KARMA BABY!!
The coffee shop I worked at for 5yrs before Hubs and I started having health issues is being sold.The mean old B manager who lied and replaced me while I was with Hubs at the hospital having heart surgery has been fired.She was told they have their own management team.Then I got a call from them saying that when Im doing better would I come by and talk to them.They want team players and people they can trust.THEN!I got a call from the owner saying that I had a small bonus check coming to me because he was selling and wanted to give us a little something.Im sure its not much but its just nice to be included and thought of.Funny how I didnt do anything mean to that horrible woman and things just kinda worked out for me and not so much for her.I probably wont go back to work there but I feel good about the offer.KARMA BABY!!
Karma is right
I'm so glad the owner included you, and that the new owners can see quality.
How ARE you doing?
I'm so glad the owner included you, and that the new owners can see quality.
How ARE you doing?
Im doing good.Ive started having a some headaches again but they think its just part of the healing and are going to do a cat scan just to be sure.Im not worried.Just being safe.
Tomorrow is Mike's last day of radiation. We won't know anything for 3 months..it seems it takes that long for the meds to leave his system so they can test. It will take a month for Mike to get his stamia back.
I hope we won't need another round.
I hope we won't need another round.
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