Hang in there Marg. Thinking of you AND all other GN's with health problems.
Aussie Paul.
kandagal said
04:05 PM Apr 13, 2016
Hope there is a good treatment for you that will sort it all out. Sending kind thoughts to you. My first chemo is on 22/4. Cheers from Alice
Happywanderer said
04:15 PM Apr 13, 2016
Just back from my pet scan. Was away over 3 hours. Now Im so tired but I can't sleep as I had to lie flat on my back with my arms above my head. Stretching the wounds doesn't help. Need paid relief. Will call for some.
Will write on this thread as I find the strength.
Thanks everyone.
Kaid said
08:13 PM Apr 13, 2016
Marj, hope all goes well for you
BarbandDaz said
08:38 PM Apr 13, 2016
Keep your strength up lovely lady. Hope that pain relief has kicked in and they can start treatment ASAP. Hope Daisy is in good hands too.
Barb
Happywanderer said
09:15 PM Apr 13, 2016
Daisy is at my son Stephens place. Ive sent up some money to buy her a new chair as she's worn through this one.
Get well soon marj
Daisy does not look that worried
The attachments that Jules put up, is that your mine at sapphire ???? looks good
Ken
pricey43 said
03:34 PM Apr 14, 2016
All our love ,care and positive thoughts are being sent your way Marj. Will catch up with you when we get to Queensland.
kandagal said
04:24 PM Apr 14, 2016
Marj Will you have to stay in Brisbane full time while you have chemo or will you be able to come up to Stephen's place in between? Cheers Alice
Happywanderer said
07:04 PM Apr 14, 2016
Just had a canula put in making it difficult to write. Billeee and Jules visited. Should be able to give you todays update. Its been a busy day.
Alice I should be back in HB in a bit over a week. Then coming back down here for chemo every 3 weeks. We can catch up.
Ken not my claim. Thats the mesas. Cornpore. Thinks thats how its spelt.
Thanks every one. Will answer when I have the strength. I give Jules the ok to pass on anything from today.
jules47 said
08:31 PM Apr 14, 2016
Marj - it was great to see you, and looking pretty good, considering. That hospital is so big - we got lost about four times, a couple of pretty young ladies offered to walk us over to where you are.
Marj was off having "procedures" - I pictured blood tests, etc., but no, she goes for the big stuff - scans of every organ in her body! The lymphoma is contained, which is good, easier to treat - it hasn't travelled to other parts of her body, though there are two small lymph nodes at the bottom of her neck which are a bit "iffy" - but chemo, which starts next week, should get rid of them.
Not a good way to do it, but Marj has lost about 10kg in two weeks, before she went to hospital, weighed herself today and thinks she has put a bit back on.
As I said, looking good, and with good attitude, our Happy Wanderer will be back wandering before too long!
So glad we visited Marj -
Happywanderer said
09:26 PM Apr 14, 2016
Thanks Jules and Billeee. As you said Good memories never die.
Neither will I.
Happywanderer said
09:32 PM Apr 14, 2016
Was finally able to upload an avatar.
Photographed this at Kumbia. Hoping to put a couple together for the entrance to my block in Sapphire which I have now named Daisy Hill.
Weevil said
09:36 PM Apr 14, 2016
Chin up Marj, we're all thinking of you !
Happywanderer said
04:10 PM Apr 15, 2016
I'm now on Prednisone daily til Monday to shrink the little green man a bit before starting chemo on Monday.
Shortly I will be starting a blood transfusion in a couple of hours.
Will be a fairly quiet weekend before a very busy next week.
Happywanderer said
09:16 PM Apr 15, 2016
Going to try and post photo I received today. I have now changed its name from the little green man to The Abdominal Snowman.
For anyone offended don't look. It might offend you but so far I'm keeping a positive attitude and want to stay that way
Sorry it's sideways.
Tomorrow I have to be up early as I'm playing model to the trainee doctors who are sitting exams. I'm the patient with this unusual condition that they poke and prod at making noises andcoming to conclusions. Then I sit and watch them sit their exam.
jules47 said
06:05 PM Apr 17, 2016
Lovely photo Marj - crikey - that is pretty big - I think the "Abdomenle Snowman" is a great - a good sign as we all snow melts!!!!! Good luck tomorrow!
-- Edited by jules47 on Sunday 17th of April 2016 06:06:13 PM
Tomorrow is the big day. I am now staying in here for another 3 weeks starting with round 1. Ironing out all the wrinkles and going home to Hervey Bay after being given round 2. From then on in I'm a day patient coming down every 21 days for a full days treatment then home again.
Ame25 said
09:17 PM Apr 17, 2016
Gosh Marj, just caught up with this news. You looked so well a few weeks ago. Wishing you all the best with your treatment, Colleen xx
Happywanderer said
09:27 AM Apr 18, 2016
Day One and ready to go. Because they give it to me all in one day it should be a fairly quiet day The next few days will show any effects.
How are you doing Alice?
Happywanderer said
08:24 PM Apr 18, 2016
First round finished today.
Changes made already. Being discharged tomorrow. Staying in motel near the hospital with Jaz over night. Back to hospital Wednesday morning for an outpatient drug then back to Hervey Bay for 21 days.
kandagal said
08:53 PM Apr 18, 2016
Marg Let's hope the side effects are none or at least very minimal. We are now at racecourse Torbanlea & move to Maryborough on 27/4. I have first injection into eye on Wed 20/4; & first dose of chemo on Fri 22/4. A fingers & toes crossed for me as well as for you Cheers Alice
Dunmowin said
10:00 PM Apr 18, 2016
Stay strong. Thinking of you.
Happywanderer said
05:18 PM Apr 19, 2016
Now discharged and in a comfortable motel room. Here for two nights as they couldn't fit me in for the extra treatment until Thursday morning.
Happywanderer said
03:09 PM Apr 20, 2016
Going great so far. After a slow start.
Get A Life said
05:39 PM Apr 20, 2016
Just a quick photo of Marj from hospital. She is looking good
I have diffuse large B Cell Lymphoma non Germinal.
I have been moved to hematology ward off to scan now.
Gday...
Not good news ... and I can only again offer the same advice ... thoughts are with you.
Cheers - John
Hang in there Marg. Thinking of you AND all other GN's with health problems.
Aussie Paul.
Will write on this thread as I find the strength.
Thanks everyone.
Keep your strength up lovely lady. Hope that pain relief has kicked in and they can start treatment ASAP. Hope Daisy is in good hands too.
Barb
Daisy is at my son Stephens place. Ive sent up some money to buy her a new chair as she's worn through this one.
Daisy does not look that worried
The attachments that Jules put up, is that your mine at sapphire ???? looks good
Ken
All our love ,care and positive thoughts are being sent your way Marj. Will catch up with you when we get to Queensland.
Alice I should be back in HB in a bit over a week. Then coming back down here for chemo every 3 weeks. We can catch up.
Ken not my claim. Thats the mesas. Cornpore. Thinks thats how its spelt.
Thanks every one. Will answer when I have the strength. I give Jules the ok to pass on anything from today.
Marj - it was great to see you, and looking pretty good, considering. That hospital is so big - we got lost about four times, a couple of pretty young ladies offered to walk us over to where you are.
Marj was off having "procedures" - I pictured blood tests, etc., but no, she goes for the big stuff - scans of every organ in her body! The lymphoma is contained, which is good, easier to treat - it hasn't travelled to other parts of her body, though there are two small lymph nodes at the bottom of her neck which are a bit "iffy" - but chemo, which starts next week, should get rid of them.
Not a good way to do it, but Marj has lost about 10kg in two weeks, before she went to hospital, weighed herself today and thinks she has put a bit back on.
As I said, looking good, and with good attitude, our Happy Wanderer will be back wandering before too long!
So glad we visited Marj -
Neither will I.
Photographed this at Kumbia. Hoping to put a couple together for the entrance to my block in Sapphire which I have now named Daisy Hill.
Chin up Marj, we're all thinking of you !
Shortly I will be starting a blood transfusion in a couple of hours.
Will be a fairly quiet weekend before a very busy next week.
Going to try and post photo I received today. I have now changed its name from the little green man to The Abdominal Snowman.
For anyone offended don't look. It might offend you but so far I'm keeping a positive attitude and want to stay that way
The large white mass is the snowman.
Tomorrow I have to be up early as I'm playing model to the trainee doctors who are sitting exams. I'm the patient with this unusual condition that they poke and prod at making noises andcoming to conclusions. Then I sit and watch them sit their exam.
Lovely photo Marj - crikey - that is pretty big - I think the "Abdomenle Snowman" is a great - a good sign as we all snow melts!!!!! Good luck tomorrow!
-- Edited by jules47 on Sunday 17th of April 2016 06:06:13 PM
How are you doing Alice?
Changes made already. Being discharged tomorrow. Staying in motel near the hospital with Jaz over night. Back to hospital Wednesday morning for an outpatient drug then back to Hervey Bay for 21 days.
Stay strong. Thinking of you.
Just a quick photo of Marj from hospital. She is looking good