Last night, my mom and I had a rare treat - we went to a play!
Through the kindness of friends, we were given two tickets to see Pride and Prejudice at the Manitoba Theatre. So away we went. The Old Boot was kind enough to drop us off and pick us up so we didn't need to worry about parking and then getting into a cold car to get home. The play ran from 8 PM to about 10:40. By the middle, I was getting sleepy because I have been hitting the hay at about 9 PM, but a couple of times I rested my head on mom's shoulders for a bit, closed my eyes, had a mininap, and managed to stay for the whole thing.
If you're a Jane Austen fan, especially if you love Pride and Prejudice, then you're probably like me and are rather sceptical of any production that tries to stuff all the action of the book into two and a half hours. But the playwright did not too bad a job and got all the important bits in. I did miss some of the characters and scenes that were left out, though. I guess I'm a purist at heart.
Anyway, if you have an inkling you'd like to see the play, I can tell you that it is enjoyable and rather humorous.
-- Lori
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Saturday, October 25, 2008
CancerCare Continued . . .
Once again I am impressed with how quickly the medical system is working for me.
I got a call from CancerCare Manitoba yesterday saying they had an opening on Thursday, October 30, at 9 AM, and would that be convenient for me? Heck yeah, of course!
How's that for quick? We went from waiting for weeks to waiting for days! Yippee!
Having never been through this process before, I am not sure what to expect from the first visit, but I am hoping that the doctor will be able to lay out a treatment plan for us, give us information on the chemo drugs they will be using, the side effects I can expect, the schedule for appointments, and all that interesting and important stuff. I just hope I am recovered enough from the surgery to be able to start the chemo soon. I will of course be taking along my Rock, The Old Boot, to the appointment, and will of course update this blog to keep all of you dear readers in the know.
-- Lori
I got a call from CancerCare Manitoba yesterday saying they had an opening on Thursday, October 30, at 9 AM, and would that be convenient for me? Heck yeah, of course!
How's that for quick? We went from waiting for weeks to waiting for days! Yippee!
Having never been through this process before, I am not sure what to expect from the first visit, but I am hoping that the doctor will be able to lay out a treatment plan for us, give us information on the chemo drugs they will be using, the side effects I can expect, the schedule for appointments, and all that interesting and important stuff. I just hope I am recovered enough from the surgery to be able to start the chemo soon. I will of course be taking along my Rock, The Old Boot, to the appointment, and will of course update this blog to keep all of you dear readers in the know.
-- Lori
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
CancerCare Manitoba . . .
I have finally heard from CancerCare. Got a call from the referrals clerk yesterday to let me know they had received the referral and my file, and that a doctor will be reviewing the file and then an appointment will be arranged for me.
When I asked how long that would take, the clerk said it usually took weeks, but that in my case she thought they would hurry things up a bit.
Here's hoping I won't have to wait too long.
-- Lori
When I asked how long that would take, the clerk said it usually took weeks, but that in my case she thought they would hurry things up a bit.
Here's hoping I won't have to wait too long.
-- Lori
Monday, October 20, 2008
Readjusting . . .
Good morning, folks!
I thought I had better post something today to let you all know that things are going pretty well. I am eating a little better every day, gaining a little more strength and stamina every day, and am generally on the mend.
However, I am having some difficulty readjusting to life at home, mainly because I have to behave so differently. At home, I'm used to doing this, doing that, cleaning, cooking, etc., but I find myself unable to do much. So I am struggling (weakly) to just let others take care of me and not get too wound up when I can't do something that I ordinarily would do.
In hospital, it was easy to let others do everything - the setting is so different. All you have to do is relax, do as you're told, and trust in the people around you to help you get well. The hospital has its own rhythm, and that also helps because after a few days, you know when bloodwork is done, when you'll get your Heparin shot, when breakfast, lunch and supper are served. You just rely on the hospital rhythm to choreograph your day.
At home, I find I want to fall into my old rhythm but I can't, because I'm an "invalid". So I am working toward building a different rhythm for this time: several short walks a day, regular meal times, naps in the afternoon, that kind of thing. But it's hard.
-- Lori
I thought I had better post something today to let you all know that things are going pretty well. I am eating a little better every day, gaining a little more strength and stamina every day, and am generally on the mend.
However, I am having some difficulty readjusting to life at home, mainly because I have to behave so differently. At home, I'm used to doing this, doing that, cleaning, cooking, etc., but I find myself unable to do much. So I am struggling (weakly) to just let others take care of me and not get too wound up when I can't do something that I ordinarily would do.
In hospital, it was easy to let others do everything - the setting is so different. All you have to do is relax, do as you're told, and trust in the people around you to help you get well. The hospital has its own rhythm, and that also helps because after a few days, you know when bloodwork is done, when you'll get your Heparin shot, when breakfast, lunch and supper are served. You just rely on the hospital rhythm to choreograph your day.
At home, I find I want to fall into my old rhythm but I can't, because I'm an "invalid". So I am working toward building a different rhythm for this time: several short walks a day, regular meal times, naps in the afternoon, that kind of thing. But it's hard.
-- Lori
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
I'm Home!
Even though Tara already wrote a post to let everyone know I got sprung from the hospital today, I have to write my own to say a few things:
1. Man, am I glad to be disconnected from the pumps and the hoses and the monitors! I can walk around without dragging any machinery! I no longer have people asking me about my urine, gas and stool output. (Sorry, I know this is a bit graphic, but it gets tiresome having nurses ask when was the last time you peed. Every time I saw a nurse, s/he was sure to ask about some bodily function or other.)
2. Man, am I glad to be home! Just to bask in quietness after the continuous background roar of hospital noises is a treat. Plus, I got home to a very unexpected surprise: The Spice Moms and a couple of friends in cahoots with my mother had redone my bedroom - repainted, recurtained, rearranged and really nicely done. The bathroom was redone too; not too sure about purple in the bathroom but it will grow on me, I'm sure.
3. Man, am I glad I have so many friends! So many came to visit in the hospital, so many sent cards or gifts or flowers, so many sent messages of hope and good cheer, that my spirits were always buoyed up. I feel such gratitude for all of this support. Thank you, everyone.
-- Lori
1. Man, am I glad to be disconnected from the pumps and the hoses and the monitors! I can walk around without dragging any machinery! I no longer have people asking me about my urine, gas and stool output. (Sorry, I know this is a bit graphic, but it gets tiresome having nurses ask when was the last time you peed. Every time I saw a nurse, s/he was sure to ask about some bodily function or other.)
2. Man, am I glad to be home! Just to bask in quietness after the continuous background roar of hospital noises is a treat. Plus, I got home to a very unexpected surprise: The Spice Moms and a couple of friends in cahoots with my mother had redone my bedroom - repainted, recurtained, rearranged and really nicely done. The bathroom was redone too; not too sure about purple in the bathroom but it will grow on me, I'm sure.
3. Man, am I glad I have so many friends! So many came to visit in the hospital, so many sent cards or gifts or flowers, so many sent messages of hope and good cheer, that my spirits were always buoyed up. I feel such gratitude for all of this support. Thank you, everyone.
-- Lori
Home Sweet Home!!!
Hello, this is Tara. Mom's youngest daughter for those who don't know! I am here to inform everyone that Mom is no longer in the hospital and is now home. So I hope some people check this before going to the hospital to visit her XD
. . . I don't know what else to say so I will end it here. . .
TOOTLES!!!
. . . I don't know what else to say so I will end it here. . .
TOOTLES!!!
Monday, October 13, 2008
straight from the horses mouth
I only suffered minor bruises during todays visit; but I must say mother is getting stronger with each day that passes. I dread the day she is out of the hospital. Surely she will beat me to a bloody pulp...
This is a note wot my mom wrote for her fans!
"Today is a red-letter day.
1) Ten days post-op and I have finally eaten something like real food - porridge! (Hospital porridge is only 'something' like real food)
2)Nasogastric tube came out this morning. No more rubber hose a-danglin' from my nose! And hopefully, no more sore nose.
3) Staples - all 27 of them - are now out. It feels odd not to feel that little pull every time I breathe or move, but I'm sure I'll adjust quickly".
I have been asked to post more photos of the foliage sent our way. Here they be.
How lovely!
--Kyra
This is a note wot my mom wrote for her fans!
"Today is a red-letter day.
1) Ten days post-op and I have finally eaten something like real food - porridge! (Hospital porridge is only 'something' like real food)
2)Nasogastric tube came out this morning. No more rubber hose a-danglin' from my nose! And hopefully, no more sore nose.
3) Staples - all 27 of them - are now out. It feels odd not to feel that little pull every time I breathe or move, but I'm sure I'll adjust quickly".
I have been asked to post more photos of the foliage sent our way. Here they be.
How lovely!
--Kyra
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