Prayer Warriors -- Update on Vicki Sam .. I am alive, not well, but alive

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VickiSam

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Joined: Aug 2009

November 18, 2009 - 8:44pm

I found the posting a few minutes ago while map questing directions to a Holistic doctor. I am so sick, fatigued and weak. My oncologist and staff have never seen side efforts like the ones that I am experiencing. Have any suggestions been made to give me a week or 2 break .. NO .. believe me!!!

I collapse yesterday in the onc office after enduring 1 1/2 hours of herceptin drip .. all while throwing up. As of yesterday, I have lost 29 lbs in 10 weeks ... did I need to loss any weight, yes, but not like this.

Miss Bella Luna .. thank you for the posting, and I do feel stronger - mentality. TJ Hay, I still love you, but I truly have been bed ridden for over 10 days. And to the rest of you Prayer Warriors .. THANK YOU so very much from the bottom of my tired heart and soul.

I have a 9:30 a.m. appointment with Visceral Manipulation doctor (2 hour drive from our home), and 11:30 a.m. appointment craniosacral therispt. What I am trying to do for my poor tired and sick body is open up blood flow, cells, muscle and joints.

I am hoping to get some sort of relief tomorrow, so I can finish my TCH 18 week chemo treatment. 11/24 will be week #12 of 18 -- I'm into the double digits .. WOW ..

Keep strong my Prayer Warriors,, Chemo Chicks, and Rad Girls.

Your sister in PINK,

VickiSam

chenheart

Posts: 2976
Joined: Apr 2003

November 18, 2009 - 8:50pm

(((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))

I have nothing to offer you but all of the things your own avatar says~ those words are not abstract but REAL things to attach yourself to: Hope, Faith, Love, Courage, Strength. Know that your cyber sisters in pink are also real and in your corner at every turn. You are never more than a thought or prayer away from the hearts of so many of us who know and love you. Be well sweet sister....

Hugs,
Chen♥

Aortus

Posts: 643
Joined: Jan 2009

November 18, 2009 - 8:54pm

Bozhe moi, Viktoriya!

Please hang in there, Vicki! Soon you will be 2/3 of the way through your ordeal... literally on the home stretch.

Господь благослови Bac!

VickiSam

Posts: 684
Joined: Aug 2009

November 18, 2009 - 9:00pm

Aortus .. Thank you for the GREAT posting ...

I am still laughing, my Russian brother from another Mother.

VickiSam

Moopy23

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Joined: Jan 2009

November 18, 2009 - 9:10pm

Wishing you Quick Relief and Healing

VickiSam, from your first posts, your strength of will and courage have shone through. You have suffered so much, yet you have soldiered on through 12 grueling treatments. You will cross the finish line. We all are praying for you and will be celebrating with you when that 18th and last treatment is done.

lanie940

Posts: 458
Joined: Jul 2009

November 18, 2009 - 9:15pm

((((HUGS)))) Vickisam! I

((((HUGS)))) Vickisam! I will be thinking of you and praying for you. Be strong girl, we love you!

Deb1969

Posts: 131
Joined: Aug 2009

November 18, 2009 - 9:47pm

Stay strong and positive. Im

Stay strong and positive. Im praying for you.
Deb

LC815

Posts: 156
Joined: Oct 2009

November 18, 2009 - 9:54pm

Warriors we are . . .

VickiSam,

Hang in there, babe! Man, I wish I had the very thing to say to make it all go away. What I've got is: YOU CAN DO THIS!!!

Prayers, Strength and Peace.
Linda

cats_toy

Posts: 1322
Joined: Feb 2009

November 18, 2009 - 10:43pm

oh Vicki, so sorry

that really sucks on top of everything else. Hope you get some relief real soon. Keep the Faith,Hope,Love,Courage,Strength that is you.
=^..^=

jennytwist

Posts: 202
Joined: Sep 2009

November 18, 2009 - 10:51pm

Keeping you in

my prayers - sending you hugs and love - we are all here for you!
-Jenny

Angel_4_James

Posts: 73
Joined: Nov 2009

November 18, 2009 - 10:57pm

Praying for you

VickiSam,

My husband and I will be praying for you. That God will reach down and fill your body with His peace.

I have not started my chemo yet. So I have no idea of what you are going throuogh, but
I do know how to pray.

God bless you,
Angel_4_James

lynn1950

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Joined: Jun 2008

November 18, 2009 - 11:12pm

Prayers still coming atcha

Vickisam, I am sorry that you are having such a tough time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. xoxoxoxo Lynn

fauxma

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Joined: Dec 2008

November 19, 2009 - 12:32am

Vickie I hope that you get

Vickie
I hope that you get some relief. 2/3 of the way is good and I can see that you are a fighter and will endure.
Stef

Bella Luna

Posts: 151
Joined: Aug 2009

November 19, 2009 - 1:16am

In my Thoughts and Prayers...

Baby Girl, hang in there. We are all pulling for you and we will keep you in our prayers.

Love,
BL

natly15

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Joined: Sep 2009

November 19, 2009 - 2:16am

Vicki Sam I was so very

Vicki Sam I was so very happy to see your post. You are in my daily prayers, and I pray it gets better for you real soon. Talk about a courageous chemo warrior--you are that girl. Prayers and Hugs.

tommaseena

Posts: 1419
Joined: Feb 2009

November 19, 2009 - 5:53am

VickiSam

You are in my thoughts and prayers and hoping that something helps you real soon to feel better.
Keep us posted when you can.

Lots of Hugs,
Margo

always

Posts: 257
Joined: Oct 2009

November 19, 2009 - 6:09am

VickiSam

Like all of the Pink Warriors you have been in my thoughts and prayers. You have passed on continually your Faith, Hope, Strength, Love and Courage through your advise, kind words and steadfast encouragement. My prayers now will be that 10 fold you will receive the peace and relief of all that some light and love you give to all of us. God Bless.
becky

MyTurnNow

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Joined: Aug 2009

November 19, 2009 - 8:30am

I was so happy to see you

I was so happy to see you post. I'm so sorry you are having such a rough time. I know it's also easier said than done but hang in there and soon you will be finished with the chemo. We are all here praying and thinking about you. I sure do hope your appointment today goes well and you see some relief. Keep your chin up, we love you and miss you on the board!!

patti anne

Posts: 49
Joined: Oct 2009

November 19, 2009 - 9:42am

Sending you many prayers,

Sending you many prayers, hugs, and love! I'm sorry you are going through all this.

Jadie

Posts: 736
Joined: Mar 2004

November 19, 2009 - 2:38pm

VickiSam

I just wanted to send a big cyber hug your way. I am so sorry that you are having so much trouble with the side effects.

(((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))
Jadie<3

Sunrae

Posts: 452
Joined: Oct 2009

November 19, 2009 - 5:13pm

VickiSam, my heart goes out

VickiSam, my heart goes out to you. I'm so sorry your poor body is so sick and tired but we all know you still have that beautiful strong courageous heart beating for you. May you be lifted up soon and able to continue on your journey to being free of this beast. Much love and prayers are being sent you way. Keep us posted when you can as we're here for you, all the time, everyday.

ppurdin

Posts: 654
Joined: Jul 2009

November 19, 2009 - 5:39pm

Hi Vickisam

I am so sorry to hear you are having such a hard time.God Bless you.I will keep Praying for you.Take care.Love and Prayers.(Pat).

Akiss4me

Posts: 2114
Joined: May 2009

November 19, 2009 - 6:20pm

Vicki...

Hoping you are feeling better today and will keep you in my prayers. ♥Pammy

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sweetvickid

Posts: 87
Joined: Nov 2009

November 19, 2009 - 6:28pm

Sending all my positive

Sending all my positive thoughts your way!

rjjj

Posts: 1741
Joined: Jan 2009

November 19, 2009 - 6:32pm

VickiSam

I know how hard this is for you and my prayers are with you. You are almost done...and things will get better. I am on my 1st anniversary since diagnosis this month, and it seems like it was someone else that went through all of it. ButI did do it and you will too. Keep the faith, we are all with you in spirit.
your sister in Pink, Jackie

cruf

Posts: 813
Joined: Oct 2000

November 19, 2009 - 7:25pm

HUGS!!!!!!

VickiSam, I'm so sorry you are having such a bad time. There is light at the end of the tunnel! Hang in there! My thoughts and prayers are with you! Sending lots of cyber HUGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!<<>> Cathy

newbiefromcananda

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Joined: Oct 2009

November 19, 2009 - 8:16pm

hang in there my new friend

hang in there my new friend we are all here for you xxxoooo Lisa

carkris

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November 19, 2009 - 8:56pm

VickiSam

My prayers are with you . I told my docs today basically chemo sucks. I have had a tough time too and lost 35 pounds. I dont think as tough as you though. sometimes I want to just say I quit but we know we cant, we dont have to run across the finish line we just have to get there. You have so many people who care . and wish you well and are sending strength your way. I hope you feel the caring wave that is sent your way. We will celebrate your return to health with you and you will get there.!!!!!

New Flower

Posts: 724
Joined: Aug 2009

November 19, 2009 - 9:57pm

Vicki

I am glad that you are back.
Positive thought have been send to your way.
You are more than half way through the treatment!!!
Hugs

mlmjt1

Posts: 540
Joined: Jul 2009

November 19, 2009 - 11:36pm

HI VickiSam

I will say a prayer for you everynight until you get well!! YOu will get thru this and you will find yourself stronger for it.
Hang in there...we are all here for you

Hugs

Linda T

Whoknowz

Posts: 82
Joined: Nov 2009

November 20, 2009 - 12:08am

Hope you found what you needed today

I hope your journey today took you where and to whom you could find the help you needed so your body can stabilize and you can get the rest you need to move on through this. Keeping you iin my thoughts and prayers.

Angela

Reikigemgirl

Posts: 154
Joined: Jul 2009

November 20, 2009 - 5:55am

You are in my thoughts....

and prayers!!

Love and light,
Vicki

outdoorgirl

Posts: 1477
Joined: Mar 2009

November 20, 2009 - 7:57am

Vicki

Sorry to hear about all of this. I hope that they can take care of all of it soon and you can be feeling better!
Let us know how things are going when you are able.

chickad52

Posts: 500
Joined: Jun 2009

November 20, 2009 - 8:09am

VickiSam

Lots of Prayers and good thoughts are with!!Hugs, Diane

tommaseena

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Joined: Feb 2009

November 20, 2009 - 6:47pm

VickiSam

Still thinking of you. thoughts and prayers are still coming your way.

Hugs,
Margo

creampuff91344

Posts: 584
Joined: Nov 2008

November 21, 2009 - 12:18pm

My Dear VickiSam

It is so good to hear from you, although you are having such a hard time with tx. There are no words that make things better, but believe me when I say that the more prayers that come your way, the more you will feel the healing power they provide. Being in the middle of treatment is such a hard place to be, but you are over half way through. I am keeping you near me all the time, and hope you can feel all of the love and thoughts that come to you from so many different directions. A good friend of mine gave me a suggestion when I thought I just couldn't do one more treatment. She said to take myself away in my own mind, mainly by sitting down, closing my eyes, and imagining the most wonderful place I have ever seen in my image. Then just relax your body from head to toe, taking deep even breaths. You can laugh if you want, but this is and has worked for me for the past several months. I take a "mini vacation" away from the present time, and visit a place that made me happy many years ago. It works for some, and hope you can find a small amount of peace with this. Hugs are coming to you, and many good thoughts are always there for your picking.

Judy

VickiSam

Posts: 684
Joined: Aug 2009

November 22, 2009 - 12:41am

Thank you my Sisters in Pink ... You "all" are the BEST

I would like to personally thank each and every one you for keeping me in your prayers as it has been a very difficult few weeks. Just when you think you have everything figured out, dialed in and ready to continue your fight .. you slip and fall. This time, I ended up with a head cold. My white blood counts are dropping and peaking every few days, and a blood clot in my right arm (diagnosised by Holistic doctor on Thursday).

So I am taking a page from Judy and going on a Mini vacation, when needed to re-energize and re-focus my fight. I've learned a few technique this weeks while visiting several holistic centers, and spend 2 days in the hospital disolving a blood clot.

I have 2 more cycles /// or 6 weeks of treatments TCH wk 1 & 4, Herc wk2, 3, 5, & 6 - end my insane, over the edge agressive chemo.

Thank you all..

VickiSam

New Flower

Posts: 724
Joined: Aug 2009

November 22, 2009 - 2:06am

Vicki

I am glad you are back.I had a very difficult time from Chemo#4 trough 3 weeks after # 6 side effect almost made me insane. Painting helped me to go through the Chemo treatment. I have not done it since I was 8, and to my surprise I wanted to paint.
My husband bought me everything for water color painting and it was my escape.
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