My Wife Pat

Uncle Fester · Post by **Uncle Fester** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 4:38 am

Just to let you know that Pat went in to hospital last night to start 5 days of Chemo , they are putting in a central line today and start treatment later , we are both a bit nervous about it and Pat has been told she will lose her hair :-1 , I have already picked out a nice head cover which has a fringe in any color she wants , I will give updates when I have them

Les

SlipStream · Post by **SlipStream** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 4:41 am

good luck.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 5:07 am

We will be thinking of you both.

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 5:26 am

Good luck to you both. If you need to talk, we're all here for you. :yh_hugs:yh_hugs

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 5:28 am

You're both in our thoughts, Fester. :yh_flower

neffy · Post by **neffy** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 5:41 am

my love and thoughts to you both:-4:-4

Pheasy · Post by **Pheasy** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 5:47 am

Love and Hugs to you both. :-4:-4

Mia · Post by **Mia** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 6:24 am

Thinking of you both,try to stay strong for her I know how difficult it is.We are all here if you need some support.

xx

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 6:45 am

sending you both lots of love and prayers! :yh_hugs

WonderWendy3 · Post by **WonderWendy3** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 6:45 am

Sending lots of :yh_hugs:yh_hugs and :-4:-4 to both of you!!

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 6:51 am

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 7:32 am

Sending you much love Uncle :-4:-4:-4:-4

minks · Post by **minks** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 7:35 am

:-6:-6Beams to you, Pat and your families:-6:-6

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 7:52 am

:-4:-4:yh_hugs:yh_hugs

KB. · Post by **KB.** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 8:08 am

She will be in my thoughts, and I am sure everything will go well.

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 9:05 am

Hi Unc,:-4

I am so sorry to hear the news about Pat. All my thoughts are with you. Take care of yourself also.

Kathy Ellen

valerie · Post by **valerie** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 9:05 am

I'm sorry you are going through this.

A tip for something that MIGHT help with hair loss... ask the people at

the center if they have ever used ice caps for patients. It is something

that covers the patient's scalp, keeping it very cold, and lowered

circulation up there would mean lower chemo getting to that area.

Can't hurt, anyway, and maybe worth a try.

>

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 9:08 am

Hugs and Prayers to you and your wife! :-4

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 9:12 am

Look after her and give her love

Just as important, look after yourself.

Hoping everything works out for both of you.

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 9:19 am

Beams to you and yor wife Unc. We all wish you well.

Carl44 · Post by **Carl44** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 10:09 am

Best Wishes In These Terrible Times Unc :-6:-6:-6:-6

littlemissgiggle · Post by **littlemissgiggle** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 11:42 am

Love and hugs to both of you :-4

i pass on my strength to keep you strong :-1

SuzyB · Post by **SuzyB** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 2:33 pm

Uncle Fester;680371 wrote: Just to let you know that Pat went in to hospital last night to start 5 days of Chemo , they are putting in a central line today and start treatment later , we are both a bit nervous about it and Pat has been told she will lose her hair :-1 , I have already picked out a nice head cover which has a fringe in any color she wants , I will give updates when I have them

Les

Unc, my Mum is having chemo every fortnight, by the time her 2nd session was due she had lost all her hair, you can get some fantastic wigs and scarves now. I went along with Mum to pick her bits and so many people have told her how nice her hair looks :wah:

Be strong, sending you and Pat my love and warm wishes:-4

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 2:49 pm

My good wishes for you both. :-4

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 2:51 pm

You know we are here for you any time you need some moral support...you and your wife.

DelicateDominatrix · Post by **DelicateDominatrix** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 3:40 pm

Good luck to you both and Ill keep you in my prayers hugs.

The Rob · Post by **The Rob** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 4:25 pm

Best of luck to you both. :-6

Ali. · Post by **Ali.** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 9:02 pm

Good luck to u both u are in our thoughts.:yh_pray:yh_pray:yh_hugs:yh_hugs

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Thu Aug 16, 2007 9:07 pm

Your in my thought Unc stay strong and I will pray for your wifes speedy recovery. You take care as well. :yh_hugs

Uncle Fester · Post by **Uncle Fester** » Fri Aug 17, 2007 2:35 am

Thank you all for your lovely support :-4

Update , Pat had a bad day yesterday they tried for two hours to get a central line in ,twice in the neck and once in the groin , she wanted to come home but I persuaded her to stay , last night they took her down to theater and sent her back 2 hours later with one in

, Chemo started 30 mins ago

Les

Carl44 · Post by **Carl44** » Fri Aug 17, 2007 2:38 am

i really hope that everything goes well for you :-6:-6

i really admire your strength and dignity in this terrible time for you and your loved ones :-6:-6

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Fri Aug 17, 2007 3:43 pm

I always feel privileged and honored when people think enough of us to post family news.

Post by **spot** » Sat Aug 18, 2007 1:00 am

Did Pat manage to sleep after the first day of it? Hospitals are dreadful places, hours of tedium and then patches of excitement you'd much rather do without. I hope she has bright cheery staff rather than dour bed-wardens.

Uncle Fester · Post by **Uncle Fester** » Sat Aug 18, 2007 4:15 am

Update

Some one is having a bloody laugh at us , Pat just phoned me to tell me she has a high temperature so they are keeping watch for infection , they have now told her she has a Heart mummer and that one of her heart valves is not working as it should other than that after day one of Chemo she is feeling pretty well

, all the doctors and nurses are brilliant on her wards

Les

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sat Aug 18, 2007 4:18 am

Im sure you are nervous. And scared. And alot of other things. The only thing I can think of to say is be gentle with her and just love her. Which Im sure didnt need to be said. Im trying to put myself in your place and I think Id just want to be very loving.

I think you know what I mean.

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Sat Aug 18, 2007 4:25 am

Thanks for keeping us posted Uncle:-4

You and Pat are in my thoughts - stay strong:-4:-4

Mia · Post by **Mia** » Sat Aug 18, 2007 4:36 am

Awww Fester.My hubby has a central line in all the time so he can be fed through it for twelve hours a day.They are a bugger to get in,and can easily get infected.They will soon sort that out with antibiotics so try not to worry too much.

Thinking of you both.

Mia xx

Uncle Fester · Post by **Uncle Fester** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 3:29 am

Pat had a bad night last night , she required a bit of oxygen , there is an infection in the line , they are not going to take it out as the Chemo finishes Wednesday morning they are just going to pump her with antibiotics , just phoned her and she is feeling a bit better , she must be , she is demanding some packets of crisp ( potato chips ) to be brought in

I am bloody smoking again

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 4:02 am

You better stop and get the dear some chips! I hope everything goes all right with the chemo, thinking of you both.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 5:33 am

Chonsi's right. No smoking, or you two'll be sharing a ward!

Uncle Fester · Post by **Uncle Fester** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 3:59 am

Just a quick update , Pat has finished her Chemo , she has had a sh1ty week the line caused an infection which affected her lungs , they put antibiotics in as though they were going out of existence , took line out yesterday but had to put a canular in for more antibiotics and they are putting Platelets in today , she MAY be home Sunday

Les

Post by **spot** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 4:05 am

She is, I have no doubt, feeling uncomfortable. I do hope they manage to clean out any residual infection and not let it embed itself, that can be really hard to clear out - you go along clean for weeks and wham, fever and swellings back with no warning. I think it lives in joints when it's misbehaving that way. It complicates matters.

Are you any good at cooking, once she's back? A two-week exploration of indian curry recipes would take her mind off what she's been through.

Carl44 · Post by **Carl44** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 4:08 am

i hope all goes well my friend :-6:-6

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 4:21 am

Hope she gets out on Sunday Uncle....

Sending you much love and well wishes xx:-4:-4:-4

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 4:33 am

Hang on and don't let go, Fes.

neffy · Post by **neffy** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 4:41 am

thinking of you all xxx

Mia · Post by **Mia** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 4:42 am

Still thinking of you both.

Hugs Mia xx

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 4:45 am

Poor Pat:-4 I hope she does get home on Sunday, it will make her feel so much better:yh_hugs

Uncle Fester · Post by **Uncle Fester** » Sat Sep 01, 2007 4:40 am

Just to let you know , Pat is home , The Leukemia has gone but at the moment she is a total wreck , can't do much for herself and she has to use oxygen now and again she is upset as her hair is falling out , on the funny side, somehow she has learned to speak Klingon in her sleep