In the hospital

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  • Janet3
    Janet3 Member Posts: 59
    Oh Eric
    I'm so sorry. Well, first let me say I'm so happy you recognized the signs and got to the ER ASAP. My mom is Stage IV and I have warned her and written down the signs/symptoms for her. Hopefully she'll recognize them if it happens. That being said, as a nurse myself, I would recommend not harassing them, as someone said earlier they are the ones with the needles and the control over how quickly and well you get served with whatever you may need. That being said, with your sense of humor you could probably get away with anything. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. I'm heading out to church shortly and will mention you in the prayer request. It never hurts to have another prayer. Hope that clot dissolves quickly. Hope you can avoid the coumadin/warfarin if possible. Lovenox/Heparin better choices I think. Happy thoughts for your quick release. What a crappy way to spend the weekend!
    Janet
  • betina61
    betina61 Member Posts: 642 Member
    Eric
    Sorry that your are in the hospital,but I'm glad that in there everything will be under control. Keep that great and funny attitude,is good for you and for all of us.
  • PhillieG
    PhillieG Member Posts: 4,866 Member
    Bummer
    Sorry to hear this Eric. I guess it's something they can fix through meds and not an operation? I was surprised that the food at Sloan was really good. They had a good variety but it would take 1 hour to get anything.
    Hope you're out soon.
    -p
  • lisa42
    lisa42 Member Posts: 3,625 Member
    get well soon!
    Hi Eric,

    Sorry to hear it- here's hoping you'll be better and out again soon!
    You take care-

    Lisa
  • eric38
    eric38 Member Posts: 583
    lisa42 said:

    get well soon!
    Hi Eric,

    Sorry to hear it- here's hoping you'll be better and out again soon!
    You take care-

    Lisa

    All is Well
    Thanks for all the support. I just got a call from Craig. He is about 20 miles from me and is coming to visit. So, I will be meeting the illustrious Craig in person. Too bad it`s in a hospital room. He can update you on the man behind the crazy texts. This group may never have anything to do with me again.

    Eric } : . }
  • lesvanb
    lesvanb Member Posts: 905
    Heal quickly Eric
    Glad to hear it's "just" a blood clot in your leg. I had one in my leg what the tail end of radiation/chemo. Enjoy the food! :-)

    Leslie
  • Mike49
    Mike49 Member Posts: 261
    How's the food?
    I know whenever I am in the hospital I anxiously lift the tray cover only to find that they can take bland to a new level. Be careful harrasing the nurses, they control that IV pump.

    Hope your back home soon.

    Mike
  • Sonia32
    Sonia32 Member Posts: 1,071 Member
    Sorry your in hospital
    Awww hugs Eric get well soon and get out of hospital unless you enjoy being around the nurses lol. Prayers and thoughts are with you
    Hugs
    Sonia
  • Julie 44
    Julie 44 Member Posts: 476 Member
    Sonia32 said:

    Sorry your in hospital
    Awww hugs Eric get well soon and get out of hospital unless you enjoy being around the nurses lol. Prayers and thoughts are with you
    Hugs
    Sonia

    Hey Dude
    Eric,
    I can sympathize with you cause I just got out of the hospital on Thursday....Now we can look like twin drug users with all the needle marks and black and blues...Hang in there. Have a good time with Craig visiting you..Remember now you have ammo on him too...Which I can't wait for both of you to share with us... JULIE
  • kuastoi
    kuastoi Member Posts: 63
    Julie 44 said:

    Hey Dude
    Eric,
    I can sympathize with you cause I just got out of the hospital on Thursday....Now we can look like twin drug users with all the needle marks and black and blues...Hang in there. Have a good time with Craig visiting you..Remember now you have ammo on him too...Which I can't wait for both of you to share with us... JULIE

    Keep on keeping on....
    Make sure you get up and out of bed and walk as soon as possible, clear it with your Doc's first - but they should get you up once they have you no the blood thinner for a day or so. Reduces the risk of propagation of the clot or new clot development. And no, you do not want a PE, no matter what.

    Am sure you'll do fine - keep the positive attitude.

    Tom
  • shrevebud
    shrevebud Member Posts: 105
    Hello there
    Hi Eric:

    Saw your posting and thought I would say hi. From reading your message, I see that we have the same type of cancer with liver involvement. I've never had a blood clot, but they thought I did in the beginning. I have been living with cancer for about 2 and a half years. It sounds like you are in good spirits and dealing with this in a positive way. I think maintaining as good an attitude as possible helps a lot. BTW, I'm over in Louisiana, not too far away from you. I asked my doc about going to Baylor in Dallas for some trials. We'll see what works out. Wishing the best for you man. Take care, Roy.
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    eric38 said:

    All is Well
    Thanks for all the support. I just got a call from Craig. He is about 20 miles from me and is coming to visit. So, I will be meeting the illustrious Craig in person. Too bad it`s in a hospital room. He can update you on the man behind the crazy texts. This group may never have anything to do with me again.

    Eric } : . }

    Ha!
    Now that would be a meeting I'd love to have a videotape of! Can't wait to get the skinny on both of you!

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • eric38
    eric38 Member Posts: 583
    shrevebud said:

    Hello there
    Hi Eric:

    Saw your posting and thought I would say hi. From reading your message, I see that we have the same type of cancer with liver involvement. I've never had a blood clot, but they thought I did in the beginning. I have been living with cancer for about 2 and a half years. It sounds like you are in good spirits and dealing with this in a positive way. I think maintaining as good an attitude as possible helps a lot. BTW, I'm over in Louisiana, not too far away from you. I asked my doc about going to Baylor in Dallas for some trials. We'll see what works out. Wishing the best for you man. Take care, Roy.

    I`m out
    Craig is a freak. I am never text messaging or talking to him again. I`m kidding. Craig is as good a guy as he seems to be. I enjoyed the visit and hopefully there will be more. One of these days we may be able to go out like normal people and not meet at a hospital.

    Eric
  • luv3jay
    luv3jay Member Posts: 533 Member
    Oh Eric! Get some much
    Oh Eric! Get some much needed rest...although I hate when folks say that to me because who can rest in a hospital?? Anyway, feel better soon so you can go home and get some rest!!

    -Sheri
  • eric38
    eric38 Member Posts: 583
    shrevebud said:

    Hello there
    Hi Eric:

    Saw your posting and thought I would say hi. From reading your message, I see that we have the same type of cancer with liver involvement. I've never had a blood clot, but they thought I did in the beginning. I have been living with cancer for about 2 and a half years. It sounds like you are in good spirits and dealing with this in a positive way. I think maintaining as good an attitude as possible helps a lot. BTW, I'm over in Louisiana, not too far away from you. I asked my doc about going to Baylor in Dallas for some trials. We'll see what works out. Wishing the best for you man. Take care, Roy.

    Roy
    I hope all is going well. Baylor is a great hospital. I think that would be great if it works out. I`m sorry you have been battling this beast for that length of time but I am glad you have managed to keep it at bay thus far. This is a great site for support and inspiration. Welcome to the group.

    Eric ( : . )_
  • krystle singer
    krystle singer Member Posts: 108
    eric38 said:

    I`m out
    Craig is a freak. I am never text messaging or talking to him again. I`m kidding. Craig is as good a guy as he seems to be. I enjoyed the visit and hopefully there will be more. One of these days we may be able to go out like normal people and not meet at a hospital.

    Eric

    On parole?
    Eric,
    Sooo, they let you out! Great! None of my nurses beat me, but I still have the "holes" left by a thousand needles from last March. Very glad that you are sprung and feeling better. Yeah, I hear ya. Meeting normal people is a kick once ina while. Not that I'm anywhere close to being normal myself!

    Good news on your release! Keep up the thumb and the attitude!

    Hugs, Sandi
  • eric38
    eric38 Member Posts: 583
    eric38 said:

    I`m out
    Craig is a freak. I am never text messaging or talking to him again. I`m kidding. Craig is as good a guy as he seems to be. I enjoyed the visit and hopefully there will be more. One of these days we may be able to go out like normal people and not meet at a hospital.

    Eric

    I`m sorry - Last post
    I`m sorry - Last post misleading. I am not out of the hospital. I was kidding. I`m out meant I am done with these cancer posts but it was a joke.

    Eric
  • Shayenne
    Shayenne Member Posts: 2,342
    luv3jay said:

    Oh Eric! Get some much
    Oh Eric! Get some much needed rest...although I hate when folks say that to me because who can rest in a hospital?? Anyway, feel better soon so you can go home and get some rest!!

    -Sheri

    Awwww....
    ...I hate to hear you're in the hospital Eric, not a fun place to be with the poking and prodding, one place you can't get rest in, is the hospital! the nurses are there every hour doing something to you, but I hope you do try to get squeeze in some shut eye, without them waking you up all the time to check this or that.

    I hope you feel better, and hope you get home soon!

    Hugsss!
    ~Donna
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
    eric38 said:

    I`m out
    Craig is a freak. I am never text messaging or talking to him again. I`m kidding. Craig is as good a guy as he seems to be. I enjoyed the visit and hopefully there will be more. One of these days we may be able to go out like normal people and not meet at a hospital.

    Eric

    I thought so!
    I suspect he may say the same thing about you!

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • jenalynet
    jenalynet Member Posts: 361 Member
    Hi Eric,
    Sorry to read

    Hi Eric,
    Sorry to read that you are in the hospital. It's nice that you got to meet Craig though. Heal quickly, hugs to you, Audrey.