Up and at em early this morning, as I get to go see Colie, Allie and Katie play their last hockey games of the season. I've already had a visitor as well. Jan Ranum has a friend with an ostomy, and after reading about my blow-out the other day she found a neat little device that allows you to let air out of the pouch, without having to empty it. So I now have changed my pouch and have attached this new little button that I can open and release the gas. I'll still have to go to a private spot to do this, but it will help in the long run. Excited to test it out.
I'm still coughing....will it ever end? But I got on the scale this morning and I am up 8 pounds from my all time low last week, so I'm doing good in that area....I'll even start chemo on Monday ahead of what I was 2 weeks ago, so it should help in how I handle the chemo as well.
Didn't do a lot yesterday, but did run to MacDonalds for dinner....that fish and fry special they have going looked so good in the ads....I couldn't resist. Tasted good too!
Got a call from Carol (Bill's wife) yesterday afternoon, and he will be having surgery next Thursday on his neck. He has a narrowing of the space around the spinal cord a long with some other rough spots, that they will go in through the front and clean up. Then they will be putting in a plate and screws, and turning him over and doing the same thing from the back side. So another to add to our list of prayers. I'll try to keep you informed as to how he is doing along the way.
Thanks Jan, for bringing over the gas button this morning early. Love, thoughts and prayers, m
Hi Mary,
ReplyDeleteThe gas button sounds like something we all might need from time to time! I also love that we get to cheer on the blessings that come with weight gain! And, please know that the Wright County Chicks continue to send you love and prayers,
Brenda
Attention everyone! Be aware that Mary has found joy from an old joke. If she ever asks you, do not, I repeat, DO NOT pull her finger.
ReplyDeleteMary, we'll keep sending you the love and prayers, you just keep fighting to get well.
Phil
m, the button sounds like a winner, easier is always good. The weight gain was probably not from a lot of fresh fruits and vegies, but maybe to come. I'm hoping the chemo session goes well and things go better this time. You'll be lifted up in thoughts and prayer, love, Jeanie
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