This afternoon we will meet with the first Oncologist to get his suggestions on a treatment plan. I went out and bought a new recorder that we can hopefully use when we meet with him. I also bought a new notebook and fabulous tote bag to carry everything in. I think of it as my "Cancer Kit." The bag is bright orange and the notebook is a variety of "cheery" colors - I guess that was my "retail therapy" for today. After we meet with the Oncologist we have to run over to meet with my Gyn. to go over some concerns with her. On Friday we will meet with another Oncologist to get his suggestions. I was amazed that we were able to get all these appts. this week. I was even able to get into the dentist yesterday (I read that you should have your teeth taken care of before starting treatment).
To all our friends in Georgia - Annie and Jamie filled me in on the "trouble" with the Schwan (sp?) food that you guys were trying to have delivered to us this week. I am sorry that things are not going smoothly but if anyone can get a resolution Jamie will do it....if not, maybe you should just all plan to get together at Jamie and Jay's for a fabulous dinner!!! The food delivery is a wonderful idea - I can't tell you how much we have appreciated people bringing in meals. My poor kids have been deprived though.....they have not had a meal from Mc'Ds in almost TWO WEEKS....yeah, we do eat a lot of fast food....not something I am proud of but you gotta do what you gotta do, right????
I will try to do an update this evening after my appointments....I need to get back to studying to be prepared for this first round of appointments.....
Thanks for all the calls, emails, prayers, etc. Yesterday was kind of a "blue" day for me and every time I read an email or open a card I remember what a gift each day is and how lucky I am to have so many wonderful people in my life!!!
3 comments:
Way to dive in and hit this thing head on! You will be one of the most informed patients these guys have seen, they won't know what hit them! Good for you!! Keep strong and call if you need ANYTHING!!
Love ya,
Kay
Jan - why does your organizational skills NOT surprise me.... You will be so prepared that I'm sure you'll IMPRESS the doctors! That is truly the way to go at it though. I'm so proud of you!!!! I'll look forward to hearing what you find out at this oncologist - I can't get your blog at home for some reason - probably user inability...... Anyway, I'll look forward to checking in first thing tomorrow - unless you want to call - of course I'll be around! :) Take care my friend. I'm sorry you were blue yesterday - but happy that there were "things" that could lift you up... Personally I'm waiting for that big hug - I promise I'll go easy if you are still sore..... Love you girl! Sue T
Well I am happy to report that the Schwan dilemma has been resolved and food will be delivered by Monday, October 1st. Getting the food to you was more important than me fighting about it but before I could get the food ordered I had an e-mail confirmation from them where they ordered it for me. So all is well in the land of Schwan. Everything happens for a reason so now I believe this order was messed up on purpose so that you would have it next week when you start back to work and probably too tired to cook when you get home. But, I can still have everyone over for dinner because I bought you guys stuff that I don't eat myself but I know that you like:) Take care and tell Bret to keep on dreamin'! Stay strong and when in doubt, indulge in more retail therapy:)
Love Ya
Jamie
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