Update on George

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geotina
geotina Member Posts: 2,111 Member
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Sorry I haven't been around much, I had George in the hospital for several days. I don't scare easy at all but this time I was.

His immune system was shot. We even had to wear a mask to go into the room. He received 4 or maybe it was 6 units of blood, platelets and some other stuff. Poor guy was weak as a kitten. When they started the first blood transfusion he would spike a fever so it had to be done very slowly and they administered some anti-biotics and all calmed down after that.

He has rebounded very nicely. When we first came home his diet was pretty strict for a few days, no leafy vegies, no fresh fruit of any kind, no salads of any kind, no fresh vegetables, no meat, no tomato based stuff, heck they even said no flowers in the house. His diet is back to normal now. Feeding him and he was hungry was a challenge.

He finally had his retirement party (the first one had to be canceled). The gang at work did a fabulous job. George was really overwhelmed when he opened a gift and it contained an I-Pad. Colleagues down in New Orleans sent him a very generous gift card to Bass Pro and we now have $400.00 in gift cards to his favorite restaurant. The generosity has been overwhelming at times and left George quite emotional.

He was feeling pretty good this week and with the heat downstate (Michigan) we came up to the cottage for 4 days so it has been nice up here.

On the cancer front, all is stable and as we all know, stable is good. So thats about it for now. Hopefully I will get some time to respond to some of the posts.

Take care all - Hugs Tina

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  • steved
    steved Member Posts: 834 Member
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    Hard times
    What a rough patch you have both been through. I think these are often harder on carers than the person going through it all. But it sounds like you have both come through well and sensibly taken some time to recoup your energies.

    look after yourselves and enjoy playing with the ipad- the ideal toy, thinking of getting myself one for an up coming potentially long stay in hospital. Been looking for an excuse to for some time!

    steve
  • jjaj133
    jjaj133 Member Posts: 867 Member
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    Tina and George, I truly
    Tina and George, I truly hope the worst is over and your days are filled with peace and joy.
    Will be sending prayers your way,
    Hugs,
    Judy
  • steveandnat
    steveandnat Member Posts: 886
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    wow you all have been through a work out
    I'm so happy things are getting better for you all. George is a real fighter having gone through so much. And you are something else keeping everything together. Pray the good progress continues. Jeff
  • idlehunters
    idlehunters Member Posts: 1,787 Member
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    steveandnat said:

    wow you all have been through a work out
    I'm so happy things are getting better for you all. George is a real fighter having gone through so much. And you are something else keeping everything together. Pray the good progress continues. Jeff

    LOVE YOU GEORGE!!!!!
    Hey Tina.....yes, sounds like a rough patch.....but ya got thru it! George....you are such a fighter and with Tina on our team how can you do anything BUT win!!!! You guys are a rocker team and I love ya both! It brought a tear to my eye thinking about all the emotion George faced with his retirement party. A happy tear........ Take care my friends

    Jennie
  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
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    Terrible
    What awful news to hear but I'm so glad that h is doing so much better. Enjoy the time at the cottage. Yes, it has been unusually hot here. You both deserve to get away for awhile. Congratulations on his retirement.

    Kim
  • Phil64
    Phil64 Member Posts: 838 Member
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    Wishing you some good weather soon
    I'm looking forward to going up north to Burt Lake for a week (7/26 to 8/4). I hope you and George enjoy your time at the Cottage. God Bless you both!

    Phil (from Marshall Michigan)
  • danker
    danker Member Posts: 1,276 Member
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    cottage
    Enjoy your mini-vacation. Glad things are stable. If you want to know hot. come visit me in Tucson for a few days, It may be dry, but 107 is hot hot hot !
  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties Member Posts: 3,364 Member
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    Dear Tina
    So sorry to hear that George had such a rough time, but glad he is much better now.

    Enjoy the milder weather and each other.

    Hugs,

    Marie who loves kitties
  • Doc_Hawk
    Doc_Hawk Member Posts: 685
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    Hey Tina
    I'm so glad to hear that George is doing better and I pray that he continues to improve.
  • Doc_Hawk
    Doc_Hawk Member Posts: 685
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    Hey Tina
    I'm so glad to hear that George is doing better and I pray that he continues to improve.
  • pepebcn
    pepebcn Member Posts: 6,331 Member
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    Doc_Hawk said:

    Hey Tina
    I'm so glad to hear that George is doing better and I pray that he continues to improve.

    Tina it sounds like everything is under control ,I'm glad about
    it! Hope you enjoy f your mini vacations with George!
    Sending you my best wishes and prayers. Pepe.
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
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    Oh, me.
    My goodness! I'm glad things are settling down! You've both been through a very trying time.

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • Doc_Hawk
    Doc_Hawk Member Posts: 685
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    danker said:

    cottage
    Enjoy your mini-vacation. Glad things are stable. If you want to know hot. come visit me in Tucson for a few days, It may be dry, but 107 is hot hot hot !

    Tucson
    Hey Dan,

    Before Flagstaff I lived in Mesa for 12 years. No kidding about that 100+ heat! After about 105 my ex-wife would say that it was "100 and you've got to be kidding me!"
  • pete43lost_at_sea
    pete43lost_at_sea Member Posts: 3,900 Member
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    glad george is feeling better
    the cottage sounds great.

    hugs,
    pete
  • danker
    danker Member Posts: 1,276 Member
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    Doc_Hawk said:

    Tucson
    Hey Dan,

    Before Flagstaff I lived in Mesa for 12 years. No kidding about that 100+ heat! After about 105 my ex-wife would say that it was "100 and you've got to be kidding me!"

    Doc-Hawk
    In Flagstaff you are nearly a mile higher in altitude than Tucson. I try to get out of town In July and August to avoid the worst of it,
    Tried Payson Last year. it;s higher elevation is also much cooler. Hope your chemo works its miracle.
  • LivinginNH
    LivinginNH Member Posts: 1,456 Member
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    Hi Tina,
    Please give George
    Hi Tina,
    Please give George a big hug for me - I'm so glad that he's stable and feeling better. :-)
    Now try to get plenty of well deserved rest at your cabin and enjoy the quiet time together. Hugs, Cynthia
  • thxmiker
    thxmiker Member Posts: 1,278 Member
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    LivinginNH said:

    Hi Tina,
    Please give George
    Hi Tina,
    Please give George a big hug for me - I'm so glad that he's stable and feeling better. :-)
    Now try to get plenty of well deserved rest at your cabin and enjoy the quiet time together. Hugs, Cynthia

    We are glad that Jorge is
    We are glad that Jorge is getting better.

    Take Care you two!
    Best Always, mike
  • Kathleen808
    Kathleen808 Member Posts: 2,342 Member
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    Tina,
    That sounds like a
    Tina,

    That sounds like a scary few days. So glad George got to enjoy his retirement party and that he was able to make it. :) I like the sound of stable. Thinking of you two and I hope the rest of the summer treats both of you well.


    Aloha,
    Kathleen
  • lesvanb
    lesvanb Member Posts: 905
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    Hugs to you both!
    Tina and George, So glad that all is calmed down right now. Glad to hear George is hungry! Hugs from my heart.

    all the best, Leslie

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