Update 8/28 on Doc Hawk - Doc added update 8/30

Lovekitties
Lovekitties Member Posts: 3,364 Member
edited August 2012 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Our friend did get to the hospital this morning and was admitted. Blood tests and CT scan show that along with the mets in the right lung he has pneumonia in both, and blood clots in the upper lobes of both lungs.

He has his laptop with him and said he will keep us updated.

Prayers for good meds and good care to help aid him in his recovery.

Marie who loves kitties
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  • steveandnat
    steveandnat Member Posts: 886
    Speedy recovery
    Thanks Marie for the update. Praying for a speedy recovery for Doc. We're all here for you. Jeff
  • k44454445
    k44454445 Member Posts: 494
    Doc
    gald you are getting the medical care you need. hoping for a speedy recovery. i bet that good hospital food will help! ha ha!
    prayers for you!
    judy
  • wolfen
    wolfen Member Posts: 1,324 Member
    k44454445 said:

    Doc
    gald you are getting the medical care you need. hoping for a speedy recovery. i bet that good hospital food will help! ha ha!
    prayers for you!
    judy

    Doc
    Sorry to hear that you are having such a rough time kicking this stuff. Hope to see you feeling much better soon.

    Luv,

    Wolfen
  • fatbob2010
    fatbob2010 Member Posts: 467 Member
    Bad News / Good News
    Doc,
    Sorry to hear that you are having to fight these combined attacks on your health. Glad that you are in the hospital were there is help with the fight.
    Prayers of wisdom for the doctors and healing for you Doc.
    Art
  • LivinginNH
    LivinginNH Member Posts: 1,456 Member
    Doc, I'm so sorry to hear

    Doc, I'm so sorry to hear that you're in the hospital, I hope that you're up and back to feeling better soon.

    Take care, and rest up.

    Cyn
  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    Sorry
    Sorry that he is going through all this. Hope he feels well soon. Geez Doc your name is Doc get better hear me :) Kidding aside, your going through heck, want you back on the board back and in good health.

    Kims
  • Brenda Bricco
    Brenda Bricco Member Posts: 579 Member
    I sent him a message on
    I sent him a message on Facebook but haven't heard back as of yet. I think of him often and send prayers too. Get Better Doc!
    GOD bless you!
  • thxmiker
    thxmiker Member Posts: 1,278 Member
    Sending out our thoughts and
    Sending out our thoughts and Prayers to you Doc!

    Best Always, mike
  • jjaj133
    jjaj133 Member Posts: 867 Member
    Thanks Marie. Adding my
    Thanks Marie. Adding my prayers for a swift recovery Doc.
    Judy
  • steved
    steved Member Posts: 834 Member
    Doc
    Sorry to hear that you are in hospital but it is clearly the right place to be for now. I hope the meds clear the pneumonia quickly and you are feel better. Worrying to hear of the blood clots and wonder whether is related to any recent chemo or whether is simply due to being unwell (cancer makes us all a bit more prone to clots in the legs and lungs). I also hope things sre okay with your family as I know you have also been providing care there too. What a bloody mess we find our lives in at times!

    My thoughts are with you and hope you get the right treatment to get back up and running as soon as possible.

    steve
  • JayhawkDan
    JayhawkDan Member Posts: 205
    Doc . . . You seem too
    Doc . . . You seem too ornery to let a damn bug keep you down for long. Kick it's ****, and kick cancer's **** while you're at it. Hope you're not too uncomfortable, but i know that's difficult in a hospital. Get home soon! Dan
  • Phil64
    Phil64 Member Posts: 838 Member
    thanks for the update
    Marie,

    Thanks for the update.

    My prayers are for Doc to have a recovery soon and to see him back online!

    God Bless everyone!!!

    Phil
  • dmj101
    dmj101 Member Posts: 527 Member
    Doc Get Better!
    Thanks Marie for the update.

    Doc Get better.. we will be missing you!

    Light and Prayers for you today and always.

    Donna
  • Wenchie
    Wenchie Member Posts: 88
    Doc!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    I've been there with the clots and lung mets. I came out just fine. The clotbusters are awesome so sit tight and you'll be home soon. xoxox
  • smokeyjoe
    smokeyjoe Member Posts: 1,425 Member
    Wenchie said:

    Doc!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    I've been there with the clots and lung mets. I came out just fine. The clotbusters are awesome so sit tight and you'll be home soon. xoxox

    Hope your feeling better
    Hope your feeling better soon, blood clots suck, been there and on Lovenox for almost 2 years now. The way my oncologist presented the blood thinners to me was comparable to someone with diabetes having to give themselves a shot every day.....not quite but you do what you gotta do. Feel better soon.
  • Doc_Hawk
    Doc_Hawk Member Posts: 685
    Thanks all
    I did a bit better today than yesterday although I'm still pretty weak and tired. I'm getting lovenox injections twice a day and breathing treatments every four hours or as needed. Because she's a service dog, my Lulu is able to stay here with me. Now all I need is my PS3, a few more books and my little fridge full of beer and I'd been happy!

    When I take Lu for her walks, nurse has to go with me because I get really winded and tired. After I check out, I'll be on warfarin for at least 6 month, so no green vegetables. I'm REALLY gonna miss my spinach.

    I'd like to thank you all for your prayers, thoughts and kind words. They really do help and make a big difference. No matter how craptacular I feel, when I read them I feel much better.

    God Bless and Hugs to all!
    Ray/Doc
  • thingy45
    thingy45 Member Posts: 632 Member
    Doc_Hawk said:

    Thanks all
    I did a bit better today than yesterday although I'm still pretty weak and tired. I'm getting lovenox injections twice a day and breathing treatments every four hours or as needed. Because she's a service dog, my Lulu is able to stay here with me. Now all I need is my PS3, a few more books and my little fridge full of beer and I'd been happy!

    When I take Lu for her walks, nurse has to go with me because I get really winded and tired. After I check out, I'll be on warfarin for at least 6 month, so no green vegetables. I'm REALLY gonna miss my spinach.

    I'd like to thank you all for your prayers, thoughts and kind words. They really do help and make a big difference. No matter how craptacular I feel, when I read them I feel much better.

    God Bless and Hugs to all!
    Ray/Doc

    So sorry
    So sorry Doc about the problem, lucky that you can have Lu with you.
    I am to far away otherwise I would bring you a pile of books,what is your preference?
    maybe I can send some up.
    Dutch hugs work because they are special,so I send you many of Dutch HUGS Marjan
  • jjaj133
    jjaj133 Member Posts: 867 Member
    Doc_Hawk said:

    Thanks all
    I did a bit better today than yesterday although I'm still pretty weak and tired. I'm getting lovenox injections twice a day and breathing treatments every four hours or as needed. Because she's a service dog, my Lulu is able to stay here with me. Now all I need is my PS3, a few more books and my little fridge full of beer and I'd been happy!

    When I take Lu for her walks, nurse has to go with me because I get really winded and tired. After I check out, I'll be on warfarin for at least 6 month, so no green vegetables. I'm REALLY gonna miss my spinach.

    I'd like to thank you all for your prayers, thoughts and kind words. They really do help and make a big difference. No matter how craptacular I feel, when I read them I feel much better.

    God Bless and Hugs to all!
    Ray/Doc

    Glad you're feeling better
    Glad you're feeling better Doc. You need a Kindle, easier to carry than a lot of books.
    Prayers for a swift recovery.
    Hugs,
    Judy
  • Doc_Hawk
    Doc_Hawk Member Posts: 685
    jjaj133 said:

    Glad you're feeling better
    Glad you're feeling better Doc. You need a Kindle, easier to carry than a lot of books.
    Prayers for a swift recovery.
    Hugs,
    Judy

    Dutch hugs and books
    Thanks for the Dutch hugs, Marjan! My ancestry is Danish and I think Viking hugs would be a bit scary.

    My preference in books is pretty eclectic. I do have a Kindle app on my phone and currently reading The Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T.E. Lawrence. I'e also got some Japanese literature and history. I don't read much fiction, mostly history and philosophy.
  • Helen321
    Helen321 Member Posts: 1,459 Member
    Doc_Hawk said:

    Thanks all
    I did a bit better today than yesterday although I'm still pretty weak and tired. I'm getting lovenox injections twice a day and breathing treatments every four hours or as needed. Because she's a service dog, my Lulu is able to stay here with me. Now all I need is my PS3, a few more books and my little fridge full of beer and I'd been happy!

    When I take Lu for her walks, nurse has to go with me because I get really winded and tired. After I check out, I'll be on warfarin for at least 6 month, so no green vegetables. I'm REALLY gonna miss my spinach.

    I'd like to thank you all for your prayers, thoughts and kind words. They really do help and make a big difference. No matter how craptacular I feel, when I read them I feel much better.

    God Bless and Hugs to all!
    Ray/Doc

    Hi Doc, Sorry to hear about
    Hi Doc, Sorry to hear about your pneumonia. Glad your dog can stay with you. My daughter has a dog that has two back legs that don't work so she's in a wheelchair and everyone let's the dog come in the stores. Dummies, the dog is the one that needs the service! lol My daughter loves it because she takes her everywhere.

    I hope they're giving you some pain killers too. Those are just plain good all around. Just don't take them if anyone shows up with that beer=)

    A kindle is a great thing and a laptop even better. Lucky you! I'm going to have to bribe someone in my family to lend me theirs, it's a very good idea to bring those along.

    My prayers are with you, kick ****! Helen