On Monday afternoon I went to the Loyola Emergency room on directions from my oncologist. I had a very red and hot patch under my left arm that seemed to be getting worse. I was admitted on Monday evening and here I am still waiting a week later. I have an infection that is being treated with antibiotics. However, when I came in my counts were so low that there wasn't much else they could do. So we waited. This would not be a difficult fix if I didn't have cancer. Yesterday I received another ultra sound and my wound started to ooze. This is a good sign. My body has enough power to help fight off the infection. Today I'm supposed to have the area drained and hopefully they can remove the infection. I'm really praying for that.
This has been a true test of patience. The time just creeps along here and the food is terrible! Each day I think I must be going home soon!!!!
I will let you know when I am finally released.
Karen
Karen, you are in my thoughts and in my prayers for a release from the hospital soon. Keep your chin up, it will get better soon and so will you!!! Love, Nancy E.
ReplyDeleteHope you're keeping busy. Time to watch lots of trashy talk shows or are you a soap opera person? I'm praying that you're home soon... I'm thinking of visiting you this weekend; I'll give you a call!
ReplyDeleteClaire
Dear Karen,
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear that you have been in the hospital for so long. I hope you are feeling well enough to read or watch TV. Hopefully by now your counts are up and you are on the road to recovery. Hope you will be well enough to come to Women's Weekend.
Thinking of you ,
Ellen
Hi Karen!
ReplyDeleteI hope that you are reading this
at home! You are always in my prayers.
Love, Karen M.
Hi Karen,
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts are with you.
Bill was on Taxol and he experienced a lot of joint pain. Pain medication seemed to help him a great deal. It was almost unbearable at times.
I hope your wound heals and that you can get out of there soon. I just want you to know that we are thinking of you. Please let us know if we can help in anyway. I mean it!
Fondly,
Carol Dawe