Just a request.

[walter327]

Thanks, guys.I already know I'm good lookin', Squid .I had a shot last night and still feel better than I have. I find myself needing frequent rest. But, ya think about all this and me trying to wrap my mind around it, then prayin' and fightin' my head to keep a positive outlook, etc., etc., and my system is probably pretty worn out, starting from the head down.I'll let you know what doc says today (About an hour from now, as a matter of fact).By the way, got some folks coming over from church at some point to have several prayer sessions with me, and we start counseling sessions next Wednesday at 2:00.Boy!! It's quiet for a bit, and then everything happens at once .Thanks, again and bless y'all.

[walter327]

Doc was very encouraged yesterday. He said I looked much better than last time ( Yeah. That plastic surgery cost a bundle ), I've gained 13 lbs, there's no appreciable change in the mass behind my eyes (He made that sound like good news) and has me back in for a CT scan in March. He liked it that I'm drinking Boost to keep my weight up. I also requested that we up my dosage of Interferon from 4 mil. units to 5 mil. 3x a wk to really go after this junk. There are folks on 10 mil. units. So, I'm safe . We talked about a newer chemo and Prednisone depending on how things go. His attitude really lifted a ton off of my shoulders. I'm not as scared, now.

[Casey H]

Quote:Doc was very encouraged yesterday. He said I looked much better than last time ( Yeah. That plastic surgery cost a bundle ), I've gained 13 lbs, there's no appreciable change in the mass behind my eyes (He made that sound like good news) and has me back in for a CT scan in March. He liked it that I'm drinking Boost to keep my weight up. I also requested that we up my dosage of Interferon from 4 mil. units to 5 mil. 3x a wk to really go after this junk. There are folks on 10 mil. units. So, I'm safe . We talked about a newer chemo and Prednisone depending on how things go. His attitude really lifted a ton off of my shoulders. I'm not as scared, now.Great news, Walt... Keep drinking that Vodka and Boost... Casey

[squids]

Quote:Doc was very encouraged yesterday. He said I looked much better than last time ( Yeah. That plastic surgery cost a bundle ), I've gained 13 lbs, there's no appreciable change in the mass behind my eyes (He made that sound like good news) and has me back in for a CT scan in March. He liked it that I'm drinking Boost to keep my weight up. I also requested that we up my dosage of Interferon from 4 mil. units to 5 mil. 3x a wk to really go after this junk. There are folks on 10 mil. units. So, I'm safe . We talked about a newer chemo and Prednisone depending on how things go. His attitude really lifted a ton off of my shoulders. I'm not as scared, now.Don't forget those fluids if you start pred, k, Walt? That stuff can not only make you cranky as heck (jes got off some myself) but it can really dehydrate you.And you bet, having a mass not grow is always a good sign, in my book. You go, honey. I know all this can be scary but you're managing it really well. You can trust yourself.

[anne]

Walt, You even sound better in your posts than you have in the past. An illness like yours is a long journey but it sounds like you keep putting one foot in front of the other and are going to walk out of it just fine!

[tinozigzag]

Hi Wait.Hope evrything will be OK. Best of luck to you.RegardsTino

[walter327]

In church this morning, "Scooby", a great aquaintance, asked how we were doing. Our church, of course, has been keeping close tabs on us. I told him I was doing much better, that I just worried about Kristine carrying the burden of the bills due to my inability to work. Told him I'd feel better if I could just simply help keep gas in her car and/or fuel in the furnace. I was just being open, ya know.Well. That sweet guy pulled out his wallet and handed me a C-note saying, "Here. Put some gas in your cars". Yeah. Like a sap, I cried . We've been so very blessed through this trial. I try really hard to remember to stop "asking" so much in my prayers and, instead say "Thank You".Then, our Pastor came over and hugged me. He asked me if I'd like some company Tuesday afternoon. I get really lonely here by myself. I told him I'd LOVE some company. So, Tuesday afternoon, he's comin' over just to visit for a bit.I've said it before, and I'll say it again. We are a very blessed couple. God takes good care of us.I just wanted to share that.Y'all behave .

[tedsingingfox]

Quote:In church this morning, "Scooby", a great aquaintance, asked how we were doing. Our church, of course, has been keeping close tabs on us. I told him I was doing much better, that I just worried about Kristine carrying the burden of the bills due to my inability to work. Told him I'd feel better if I could just simply help keep gas in her car and/or fuel in the furnace. I was just being open, ya know.Well. That sweet guy pulled out his wallet and handed me a C-note saying, "Here. Put some gas in your cars". Yeah. Like a sap, I cried . We've been so very blessed through this trial. I try really hard to remember to stop "asking" so much in my prayers and, instead say "Thank You".Then, our Pastor came over and hugged me. He asked me if I'd like some company Tuesday afternoon. I get really lonely here by myself. I told him I'd LOVE some company. So, Tuesday afternoon, he's comin' over just to visit for a bit.I've said it before, and I'll say it again. We are a very blessed couple. God takes good care of us.I just wanted to share that.Y'all behave .So, Walt, who's the bigger sap? You, for crying over his gift or ME, for crying about reading about it?Agree with Anne, your posts even sound like you're feeling better. You can't go wrong with an attitude of gratitude like you've got. You seem surrounded by love and support, both here and at home. You are blessed.Ted

[walter327]

Well, Yeeha!! the doc ordered more monthly blood tests. At least they can get all the info they need for both doc's from one draw. I was just sayin' to my wife last night," Ya know, Hon. I've got too much blood and not enough holes in me ".I start the increased dosage of my favorite drug, Interferon, tonight. I'll let ya know how highly I recommend it .

[tedsingingfox]

Quote:Well, Yeeha!! the doc ordered more monthly blood tests. At least they can get all the info they need for both doc's from one draw. I was just sayin' to my wife last night," Ya know, Hon. I've got too much blood and not enough holes in me ".I start the increased dosage of my favorite drug, Interferon, tonight. I'll let ya know how highly I recommend it .And you know (...depending on who you ASK, of course...), BUT, they say the VERY finest aged Swiss Cheese has smaller holes and fewer of them. You should go visit Martin. You'd feel right at home.(You know...I tried SO hard to come up with a pin-cushion joke and just didn't like any of them.... and yet, that one wasn't ANY better. Oh, well! )Keep us posted.TedYou rock, Walt. Keep us posted.Ted