My mom leaves ICU for Acute Rehab today
Because her mental state has been blurry, we still haven't really talked about what she has been through. I think she has a general idea that she was unconscious for many weeks. Her mood has gone from "flying high" to depressed and now fairly normal. I recognize she is many weeks behind the rest of us in dealing with her diagnoses and treatment. She completed 4 rounds of Cisplatin while in the hospital and will now have a three week break before beginning the Taxol/Carbo mix. So---we have a window to get her to rehab and get her up to speed. I think she will even be able to return home if things go well. Her CA-125 has dropped in response to the Cisplatin. I think the oncologist said she is down to 190 already. It has been a truly amazing ride and at times my head feels like it might burst.
Thanks for all your well wishes and prayers. I really believe that my mom's story is a true testament to how a very bleak picture can radically change for the better. I never realized the power of the human body and spirit before this.
Wendy
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I'm so happy for you !
This is wonderful, thank you for sharing with us. It gives me a boost thinking of how dire it looked for your Mom and her progress now. She must be a very special lady to fight so hard to get back to her family. That is so funny that she thinks you can multi-task so well to juggle three boyfriends !
There is a Gilda's Club in Buffalo in case you are interested. I have not gone there yet but plan to in the future. It is on Delaware Ave.
Best Wishes to you and your family !0 -
WooHOOkayandok said:Wendy,
thank you for the update. You are a real trooper to hang in there with your mom. She doesn't know how blessed she is. So glad she is doing better,
kathleen❤
I can only sit here and smile for you and your family.
Here's to continued healing and rehab for your mom.
The power of prayer is at work.0 -
Wendy, your mom's storyclamryn said:Great News
Wendy,
What great news. You made my day.
Linda
Wendy, your mom's story would make a great made-for-TV movie. I am nothing short of amazed. I know you are, too....and delighted, of course.
An affair with three men, huh? You are one energetic girl!0 -
Such an inspiring news!Hissy_Fitz said:Wendy, your mom's story
Wendy, your mom's story would make a great made-for-TV movie. I am nothing short of amazed. I know you are, too....and delighted, of course.
An affair with three men, huh? You are one energetic girl!
Such an inspiring news!0
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