I think my anxiety leading up to this procedure was probably disproportionate to what the actual experience was. Fear of the unknown. It was fairly simple: put me on a table, close the door and a low-level buzz for about12 minutes. Then they came in, literally flipped me over and 12 minutes later I was [...]
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They are pumping me full of saline solution – liters and liters of the stuff – to keep my bladder irrigated which is the standard procedure to avoid infection. The corollary effect, however, is a lot of … uh … discharge. The Chemo is starting to make me queasy but it’s being managed. My appetite [...]
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It was a fairly uneventful day after getting a foley line installed. I received my chemo today along with anti-nauseau drugs, some magnesium and a bunch of vitamin E. I had a diuretic to help get some of the fluid out of my bladder which is being flushed and that’s worked well. I’m tired earlier [...]
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Please come walk with us in NYC and in Philadelphia as we raise awareness and money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Mom is team captain in both cities and you can sign up to walk and pledge money at lightthenight.org.
To join our team, go to http://www.lightthenight.org. From the top navigation, click on Register. On the [...]
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We will be walking as “Seth’s Solemates” — many thanks to my cousins Shari and Benet for the suggestion … and for everyone’s suggestions. Loved them all!
We are in the process of registering for the walks in NYC and in Philadelphia and [...]
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UPDATE: The contest is now closed and we are deciding on a name. Look for a new post shortly announcing the winning team name.
We are forming a team for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s annual walk to raise awareness and money. Soon, we’ll be solicitng your attendence and support, but right now, we’re trying to [...]
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