Wednesday, December 03, 2008

T+9


Good Morning. It looks like a beautiful day. I'm pretty tired. I wasn't able to sleep well last night. Yesterday I received a unit of platelets and then again last night I received a unit of blood. Thankfully, I'm usually able to get a couple of hours of sleep during the day. I'm having trouble with nutrition. I am simply unable to eat. Besides the fact that I've got no appetite, I have this awful taste in my mouth. So ingesting is just out of the question. So, I think that today they're going to start me on IV Nutrition. I really wanted to hold out and see if I could just do it myself...like force myself to start eating but, when the doc mentioned how important it was for my body to have the proper nutrition to turn the corner and start to heal well, that's a pretty strong argument. I'm also scheduled for an abdominal scan this morning because I've had some pain there. All these meds running through me are very tough on the liver. Now you probably know more than you wanted to, right??

Thank you again for all the positive energy I feel coming my way, for your prayers, your thoughts of love and for your wishes for my recovery, for your cards, etc. I am truly blessed.

26 comments:

  1. Good Morning Leah!
    Your friends look soft and cuddly! Hope they are giving you the hugs we feel for you!
    Imagine not wanting to eat...never! No stunts now to get on to Americas next top model!
    Have a good day the sun is shining! I bet it looks pretty on the water!
    :)
    Autumn

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  2. HI lil,
    I have no update today because I had a very boring few days. I gotta go because Im starting class but Im gonna write again later. Feel better and I hope that the abdominoma whatever thing goes well.
    love
    weezy

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  3. Leah, Today I'm writing on my time. As you know, I don't work on Wednesdays. I'm so happy to see you on today. No appetite! Imagine that! I'm sure that will change real soon. I just came home from doing some errands and one of the first things I did was run to my computer to see if you've written. Thanks! Your friends are adorable. Also, thanks for allowing us to share everything that's going on with you. It means so much to us (and this way I hear it straight from you, Judie or Illana). Each day gets you that much closer to coming home. I have to go say my Tehillim before I go back out.

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  4. Nice to see your smiling face.
    Love, Froggie.
    PS. Hey, weezy, get back to class.

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  5. Good morning Diva,

    It is early afternoon but it looks like it's morning for you. When you get the IV maybe you can request it with a spike??

    Love ya and can't wait to have you back home.

    Princess

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  6. HI- good morning- what a great suprize to get a picture of you so we see how u are really doing.
    Its good you were able to write today and even scan in a picture. I heard u were reading all the comments my whole family wrote yesterday with Ilana there- all we have is this blog that is what makes us feel connected- thanks for thinking of the idea of this blog it really helps everyone connect to you while u are going through this tough time- hang in there i am sure the worst is over and maybe with the iv nustition u will start feeling much better and stronger, hope the scan came back ok we will wait to hear from you how it all went-
    You have the most amazing mother any one in the world can ask for-
    I gave my aunt Chava the update on you today already- since as she said yesterday she wont be on a computer today, but we all fill her in.

    Love-
    Leah Berg (Yurman)

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  7. It is so good to see your beautiful and smiling face. There is never too much information, you just write what you need to write. I'm just happy to know you are feeling well enough to write. Keep getting stronger and keep that positive attitude.

    Love ya,
    Shelly

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  8. It is so great to see a picture of you today. I am not surprised to see you smiling, because from all your posts, it is quite clear how strong and positive you always are. As much as you tried eating on your own, you never know…. It could be the IV nutrition will give you that extra burst of energy that you are waiting for! There is no need to thank us, it is YOU that deserves the thanks for giving us the opportunity to be uplifted from your strength!

    Hoping you have a better day today!

    Leiba (Moskowitz) Helman

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  9. hey mama hope ur feeling better u have so many teddys and u look so good good to see ur happy face

    love robyna

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  10. i love u mommy

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  11. Hi Leah,

    It's nice to see you smile....hang in there. Looking forward to seeing you soon.
    Love, ME, AV, ET..... and the Elliot :-)

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  12. Moonie...
    You really just can't eat??? You have no appetite?? And on top of that you get drugs? What the hell are you complaining about??? Sounds to me like a spa. I bet you get massages too. Anyway, thank you for posting that pic of you...it made me feel so happy to see you. You may be feeling like shit but you are looking good, my moonie. Hope you are feeling better since this morning...xoxoxoxo I love you,
    sunny

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  13. Lee,
    It's almost time to come home already, K?
    Love,
    Lan

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  14. Hi Leah,
    Well you got to do what will speed the healing process.Hang in there.
    Gary

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  15. Hi Leah- so glad to hear you are feeling better. Talk about bear hugs- I see you are surrounded with them. How's that water view of your doing? Stay strong- I love getting updaes everyday instead of texting your sister and waiting. Say hi to Judie and tell her to smile! Limor

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  16. Hi Leah

    When you think you are up to one, I will make you my best strawberry shortcake ever!

    You are in my thoughts and prayers every day. You have the best support system a person could ever have. Loving family and friends are most definitely some of the best medicine.

    Martino sends his best wishes and speedy recovery to you.

    Sandye

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  17. Hello Sunshine, I'm glad to see your smiling face. Maybe if they put pizza in your IV you'll perk up in no time. If you or the family needs anything Please don't hesitate to ask, I'll be more than willing. I'm on my way to Torah class. I'll have Rabbi Goodman say a mishabarach. XXX000 Beth

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  18. you're doing great.

    I love you, mom!

    -Jacob

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  19. Doctors know best...

    Keep up the positive attitude...we have you in our tefillos.

    Grease Ball

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  20. Leah!
    WOW!!!
    What a nice surprise! You look great! Your beautiful smile is whats going to get you through this.
    Thanks for the great detail about you progress it makes me fell so much closer!
    Tziril Yurman

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  21. Dear Lil ,
    Told you I would write again.I didnt forget about you(yet). I like it when you put up pictures. BTW Im not just ignoring my daily update but the stuffs that I have to say I dont think are go to post on the internet so I decided not to. Ill try calling Safti's cell B''N and shell tell you my daily update. Oh yeah Did you like my pic. that I sent you? write on my facebook if you want more pics!!
    I miss you sooo much and I catnt wait to read your blog tomorrw also I think that this blog thingy is realli cool. Love always,
    aliza moskowskiz

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  22. Hi Leah-
    I so wish this process would go faster & easier for you. Your spirit is so amazing and admirable! Soon this will all be a memory and you will be back on solid foods! (Although after seeing Twilight, the whole vampire, Immortality thing is looking a little kewl....)! You are always in my prayers and on my mind!
    love & hugs,
    jaime

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  23. Dear Leah,
    I'm glad to see you back on the computer. Peter and I are thinking and praying for you. I just wanted to say Hi, hope to see you soon!
    Love, Gale and Peter

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  24. Hi, It's me Chava, back in the office!!

    THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE BEUTIFUL PICTURE! This keeps us so connected like Moish said he wants to get his picture in as well! Thanks for the update, look at the positive side in some ways there is not that much effort on your part and you will get the proper nutrition to make you strong to keep pushing for a quick recovery!!!

    I love you beautiful smile and keep smiling because there are so many MALACHIM watching over you and we all know positive approach is always the BEST!

    Juds hang in there, I know you will LEAH is a lucky girl to have you, I dont stop thinking about it!!Please send my best to DAVID!!!

    Illans are you there if not I'm sure you will be there in no time, keep everyones spirits up, you could do it!!
    Love ya, getting paid to work better do some real work!! Check in later!!

    Love You, Chava

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  25. Hey Leah,
    I'm having coffee with your beautiful daughter and O.K. husband. I love all of you. And they're coming over for dinner Friday night! Be well Leah. We are all thinking of you.
    Love, Geanie

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  26. Glad to see a smiling Leah :) As always, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Alice & Harold

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