I am home…had a rough time after surgery but doing so much better now.

I want to think you all for your good thoughts and prayers.

They did not see cancer in the lymph lodes they removed, but wont be sure until path is done,

Yay,,,,such good news, I am so glad this part is over.

(((hugs)))) debbi

   Thanks for including us in your journey, Debbi.  The pics of your family and grandkids on your blog are darling !!!   It keeps me humble to know how hard this is for you, … and yet,  and yet…you still keep truckin'.  I am so proud of you .  You really are a hero,  an inspiration to us.

   I know you work hard…i can tell by your body and faith.  and your work right now is to stay positive and network and ask questions about this sicko inside of you.   I know you'll know more than the rest of us about cancer in 2 weeks after u read everything on medscape etc…

   Please,  make sure you see a good chiropractor and acupuncturist.  My girlfriend w/ stage 4 melanoma swears by the pain relief…and the energy return after each treatment…

  what can you lose ?  Money doesn't matter as much anymore,  right ?

   I love and admire your courage.  Your voice is strong.

  laur

I havent been around to post or read much.
It was a crazy week.
I had Doctors appointments.
Surgery to put in the Power Port under the skin for chemo.
It was just crazy…All that after two of Tom and our neighbors died of lung cancer last week.

I start chemo Thursday.
I then go back for a shot Friday to boost my white blood count, then to my surgeon Friday also.
I tried to write it all down in my blog.
But I've been pretty down this week.
No need posting when you're Debbie Downer…lol

I go back for another stress test /echo Oct 11th so they can see it the results are still showing a blockage.
But this time will use a chemical instead of me trying to do the treadmill, since I didn't do well with my COPD.

They have to find out if I do have a blockage before I have the next surgery for cancer that is in both sides of my chest yet. :(
I will find out Friday when they are doing that.
I am so sick of hurting already. I can't imagine how its going to be when they go deeper this next time.

Has anyone went thru chemo?
I have such a touchy stomach anyways…I am so worried I will get very sick.
I am already very under weight.

Any helpful idea's to prevent nausea I would appreciate.
They did give me a prescription for Compazine. Which I have to take every month already for migraines…..

Please continue to keep me in your prayers.
I will try to update you as I can..or the blog.

(((hugs)))
Debbi

I am new to the forums, but want to send my best wishes and prayers your way.   I do not have cancer, but am chronically ill myself, so I understand completely how down it can make you.  The best advice I can give you is to try to take pleasure in the small things, even when you are feeling bad or bedridden or don't feel like you can cope… it's the really small, simple things that can bring you peace and comfort as well as knowing that friends, family and internet strangers care about you!  

I have a bird feeder right outside my bedroom window and I cannot begin to tell you how much quiet pleasure I get from watching the chickadees, titmice, and nuthatches going about their busy little lives.  Save your energy and strength for the activities that lift you up and feed your soul… let others do for you and most of all don't feel like you can't share the frustrations, fear and down times.   

Bless you and I will be thinking about you and praying for you.