July 2010

I was discharged from CTCA late this afternoon after being hospitalized for a few days at St. Josephs and then a few days at CTCA. I had a petscan done this morning so we spent a good portion of the day waiting for the results. I pretty much slept the entire day because of the high dosage of the painkillers they were giving me. At one point I was on a PCA pump that was administering 1mg .. Read More

After a hellacious bumpy ride in the emergency vehicle, I finally made it to CTCA where my treatment will continue. It was nice to walk in the hospital room at CTA after being at the hospital rooms at St. Joes. I felt like I was in a closet at the other hospital the room was tiny. Every single time I would move, something would start beeping. They moved me to ICU so they could monitor my .. Read More

Damn! I thought I was just going to come to St. Joes to get some temporary relief by getting some IV meds and then they would transfer me to CTCA since they are my “primary” hospital. I ended up having to stay the night and then again last night because the neuro group wouldn’t let me leave until I did an MRI. Also, they had yet to do any x-rays or scans of my ribs which is where .. Read More

An update…

Julie brought me to ST Joes ER this afternoon because I was having major pain. I did a relistor shot because I have been a little “backed up” and that brought about this hot and cold sweats, cramping, and general pain. I knew this was going to happen, it always does. Usually though if I have to take it I do it when I know I am going to CTCA for chemo or something so in .. Read More

Back in my own bed. Normally, I am excited to come home, but this time I was looking forward to spending another night in the comfortable confines of Villa Descanso in Cabo. I can’t say enough about the services, home, and surroundings of the Villa. It was better than any 5 start resort than any 5 star resort. To make it a thousand times better, I was with such a great group of people. Everyone .. Read More

The couples arrived today. Julie, Amber, and I caught them on our walk as they were driving the streets of Pedregal. I stopped the van and opened the door to find them in nothing but good spirits…and ready to party! We drove back with them to the house and gave them a tour. They were in awe just as we were at the mini mansion. They wasted no time settling in and preparing drinks. .. Read More

It’s finally time for me to relax with good friends, good food, and plenty of drinks! I don’t think I have been this happy in weeks, I certainly was needing this vacation. I needed this to refuel my tank and recharge my soul. I was feeling pretty down and stressed out ever since I got home. It was nice to be home, but being thrown back into reality was also a shock. Thank goodness I have .. Read More

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A friend of mine wrote an article about me awhile back and I thought I would re-share it with you. I know I have alot of new visitors of the site, and thought this would be interesting to see a contributor’s thought’s. She has won awards for some of her work and has a talent for witty writing that brings us back to simple things that can rock us to the core. I posted the link to .. Read More

Today I had to be at Scottsdale Healthcare at 6am for a lung biopsy. This morning came all too soon and I was still halfway asleep as I was escorted through pre-op in the quiet morning hours. When it finally came time for surgery the doctor called in and was running late because of car troubles. The nurses wheeled me back out to the pre-op room where Julie and I waited another 20 minutes for the doctor. .. Read More

Great, one more week until Cabo and I have never felt more unattractive in a swim suit in my entire life. I used to work out almost everyday and at least felt somewhat healthy, but now it’s been so long I don’t even know what it feels like to probably even break a sweat. The steriods really mess up your body too. They make your face puffy (moon face) and your stomach and K have these bruises .. Read More