July 18, 2007

  • About Swelling and Compression Garments

    My friend, Tracy, came over last night, and told me that I really did need to put on my compression garments over my swollen leg.  I know, deep down in my heart, that she's right...

    BUT I HATE WEARING THEM!!!

    Actually, what my hesitation always is is that I know that the first few hours that I have them on will hurt worse than not wearing them.  Because they're tight. Which, of course, is the point.  They're also hot and we don't have A/C.  I'm going to keep them on for the next 24 hours at least and see if it makes a difference.  And then after this chemo is over, and my 2 outpatient surgeries are over, I'll make an appointment with the lymphedema nurse again.

    So, here are some treatment specifics for you to be praying over.  I have chemo tomorrow.  Friday, I see the Urologist who is going to replace the stents in my ureters on the 30th.  The weekend is just going to be bad.  My Aunt Sally is flying in from TN on Thursday and will be here until the following Wednesday.  I have outpatient surgery on the 30th to replace the stents, and then again on the 6th to replace my g-tube.  At some point in there I will be having another CT scan and then Dr. H and I will be having our big "where do we go next" conversation.

    I need a break from treatment to try to recover some of my strength.  But, if we determine that the only reason my cancer hasn't grown is because of chemo, then I have a decision to make.  So if y'all could be praying over the outcome of this scan.  That God will have done some major work on the tumor and that it's smaller than it was when we scanned the last time I was in the hospital.  If it's the same size, it makes decision making harder, YK?

    Also, I started having neuropathy in my fingers yesterday.  Which is a new side effect.  I've had it in my feet since we started chemo.  But my fingers are definitely new.  If you could pray that it's temporary, I'd appreciate it.

    Have a happy Wednesday!  I get to go cuddle baby Hannah today.  I can't wait!

Comments (4)

  • So put cold rice packs on your leg after you put on your compression garment.

  • I will always be praying for you, Evie. 

  • My husband is at City of Hope cancer hospital, and they sell t-shirts that say Got Hope? and on the back they say, I do. I'm getting these for all my lotsofhelpinghands friends, and I'd like to send one to you. I assume you wear a small? Please message me a mailing address.

    I'm not a prayerful person, sad to say. But you are in my thoughts daily. Getting good news after a scan is a heart-filling joy, and I wish it for you. Truly!

  • You are definitely in my prayers.  Have fun holding that baby.  One day at a time - God is present in each moment.  He holds you in the palm of His hand as His precious child.    Psalm 121

     

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