On January 4th, I called the cancer center and spoke with Dr. Puhalla's aide. She told me that the spot hadn't materialized like they thought it would. At this point I'm still waiting.
On Friday, January 8th, NationalLink awarded their second Peer-to-Peer award. This is where a co-worker nominates someone else for special recognition. I won the award On Friday for the month of December.
I had been having a persistent nagging cough the past few weeks and thought it was a sinus infection. On Saturday, while at work, I stood up and it felt like I had been punched in the kidney. When I sat down, I felt fine. Saturday night, I had a fever. On Monday, I called the cancer center and they told me to go in to the ER. I thought I had a sinus infection and kidney infection. I was stressed that it would keep me out of the trial.
Turns out I have pneumonia and a blood clot in my lung. I was admitted into the hospital on Monday, the 11th, and should go home tomorrow, the 14th. My breathing is much better. I have to give myself two shots a day for the next 2 months or so with an anti-coagulant.
I also had them look at my shoulder thst was giving me pain off and on. They gave me a prescription pain-killer and suggested massage. Apparently I have a big knot.
The last thing was that I was given a different anti-depressant. It seems to help, at least more than Zoloft.
The thing I was worried about the most was whether or not this would stop me from getting into the trial. The Physician assistant for the admitting doctor checked for me and it won't. Whew!
So, I'm sitting here in my private room (thank god), deciding what to order for dinner and thinking about taking a walk around the corner to see if I see any babies in the nursery on this floor.
I'm feeling pretty good. Good night peoples.
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I am glad to hear you are feeling better - Maria
Hi Suesan!
I just wanted to check in to see how you are doing and wanted to let you know that I think about you every day and was so sad to hear that the clinical trial was not going to work out. Please stay in touch and don't hesitate to contact me for any reason.
Suzanne
My comment won't be read by you, my dearest friend, Suesan. I prayed and I prayed and I prayed. Enjoying time with you and knowing you and having you in my life was fabulous. You were always there for me no matter what. My memories with you go back to the day we met at St. Andrew's when Bill and Chris were introduced in preschool. I have pictures and memories that no one could ever take away. You were always upbeat and reading your blogs kept me informed of your good and bad days without you having to repeat what happened that day to all the people that cared and loved you. God Bless you and John,Meghann, Bill and your extended family. You will be missed! I love you still...Love, Lin
We are going to miss you so much...I am sorry you had to go.
Love,
Suzanne
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