Hi. The sigmoidoscopy turned into a colonoscopy. They found a bunch of inflammation and an ulcer. These are caused by the chemo. They biopsied the tissue to rule out GvHD (Graft vs. Host Disease). Until the pathology report comes in, they are treating it as such. So I'm on Prednisone. The good part is that it's making me hungry. Luckily, I had a delivery of the finest homemade chicken soup this side of the Mississippi. (Can't begin to thank you enough, G). So far that's really all I've eaten since the procedure. They have me on clear fluids -- which is fine because I don't really want to eat the hospital food.
I haven't had any more pain, Thank God. I've been spending less time in bed. Sitting in the chair or walking the hall. They put me back on IV Tacro (instead of oral) because of the inflammation and absorption.
Happy Birthday Bunky!!!
Leah, Lets keep the wbc up hope fully everything else fall into place,,Sorry to hear about the stomache pains, but we are all sure you're going to be ok !!
ReplyDeleteWe are all pulling for you and think of you everyday !!
Steve fills me in when he can, and I check this amazing blog of yours almost everyday.
YOU ARE AMAZING !! ( and so is your mom !!)
I say your name in R'faeinu EVERYDAY in Shemoneh Esrieh.
Much love ,
Howie and Fran
So glad that all they found is inflammation and an ulcer. Hopefully these are easily treated. Any idea when the pathology will come back.
ReplyDeleteThank G-d you are feeling better and you are able to walk around more. Just keep doing what they tell you and you'll be walking around at home before you know it.
Let me know when we can start penciling in our visitations with mom and I'm happy to be on cooking duty. Anything you want!!!!
Love ya.
Shelly
I'm so sorry about the stomach developments. I'm glad you are feeling better, and walking more. And let's hear it for homemade chicken soup!!!the real panacea! Continue to be strong. Love to you and your mom.
ReplyDeleteSusie
moonie...just so glad you are out of pain (although you should still ask for some of that morhpine). With all of everything going on...you still look beautiful and I can't wait to see you. It's great you are out of bed and walking around...keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteStill thinking of you endlessly xoxoxo
sunny
Leah, You're looking good in your flowered hat. Hopefully the pathology will be negative. I'm glad you have enough strength to walk around. Keep your focus on the gold ring. You feeling better is the bestest birthday wish I can receive. Thanks sooo much!! Always on my mind and in my heart, Bunky xxx000xxx
ReplyDeleteLeah, The Florida Pollacks are thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, I love the hat! Second of all, I am so happy to hear you are sitting up and walking around! I hope the colonoscopy wasn't too bad (the prep is the worst part!). Keep that smile on, busting it out helped me feel a little better sometimes. I just went in for an endoscopy the other day and they found 80% improvements since my first one. Yay! I wish the same for you with your recovery, as I know you will be better very soon!!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Amy Texas
:) love u
ReplyDeleteLeah,
ReplyDeleteI am glad to hear that everything is turning out o.k. and that you are no longer in pain. I am sure you will be home and on the complete mend very soon. I wish I could have some of that morphine right now. Keep the smile on your face and the rest will fall into place. I love the hat.
Marsha
Hey Cuz, Did you say you were having an IV with Taco's, go easy on the hot sauce. The jalapenos clog up the tube. You look great!! I wish I could get there to see you. I guess writing will have to do for know. Everyone here is hoping for all good things for you. I called Illana the other day, I like getting the scoop from here also.
ReplyDeleteWell, you hang in there, and don't forget everyone is praying for and thinking of you.
Hope to actually see you in person soon!!
Abe
Leah,
ReplyDeleteYou have been on our minds and we are sending many positive thoughts your way, especially when we were walking on the beach this week at Fire Island. It sounds like you are getting stronger, we're so happy for that.
Love, Steve & Vicki