Since last we met I had my back surgery to have a stimulator implanted which has greatly decreased the pain I feel in my back. The only post-op thing I was told was to not pick up anything over 10# for four weeks. When I went back for the post-op appointment I found I am in a "study" regarding the implant and need to be seen every 3 months, I don't know for how long. I asked if they would be paying me to come in but was told "no" because it would be seen as collusion. I better not be charged for those appointments.
Last week I had a total bone scan to see what progression of the cancer in my bones had occurred. I also had an organ scan to see if there was any cancer impact there.
Then on Friday I started having abdominal pain. I didn't feel sick but did hurt and couldn't eat. I also was very restless and figured I must have the flu. By Sunday I was not getting better, was very weak, and shaky. I decided I was dehydrated and needed help so off to the ER we went, along with our daughter (the nurse) and her husband. Five hours later I was rehydrated, was told I didn't have the flu, was given anti-nausea medication (I didn't have nausea), and was given the results of my two scans.
I was told that almost all of my skeletal system did not appear worse than the scan that was done in 7/2015. There is, however, one area where significant deterioration was noted. The ER doc said he thought the pain I was experiencing from this bone deterioration and suggested pain medication. I decided that I will use Advil and that seems to be taking care of that pain. And, nothing was noted in my organs.
Meanwhile Abby has taken up Mahjong.
And Stubby has taken up protecting the baby Christmas cactus from the cold.
I have been knitting and just a very little quilting. I keep thinking I will feel that I can get back into quilting but even thinking about it makes me tired. Gotta build my strength. Gari
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That is good news that most of the bones haven't changed and no cancer elsewhere. GOD is good! He wants you to stick around awhile longer. I'm glad to hear they didn't suggest a high powered pain killer.
Sorry about the ER room trip. Maybe you got one of those nasty stomach viruses that's going around this year. DT caught it and it was nasty, we thought she'd have to go to the ER because she couldn't even keep water down. Glad both scans came back with steady results. Rest up and enjoy your knitting and such.
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