update on Lee

Daisylin

Hi friends,
I just wanted to give a short update on Lee. He is still at the hospital, and will likely be there at least another week. They have been giving him lasiks to help rid the body of fluids, but he still seems pretty swollen. He is having such a hard time walking, the nurses have forbidden him to try getting up without help. He's fighting that one a bit, but is trying to be as safe as he can, using objects around him for balance. He is fairly comfortable there, the nurses are spectacular. We have been assigned a new doctor, and he really has gained our trust. He also will follow Lee once we get home, and be the doctor that comes out to the house as needed.

The internal bleeding continues, despite plasma transfusions, so they have moved on to the next step. Radiation. They will be starting that today, and although we are a bit worried, we are trying to be optimistic. We were given 50/50 odds that it would work, and seal off the bleeding blood vessels. The downside, is that there is a small chance that it could cause more bleeding. We discussed this for hours, with several doctors, nurses and amongst ourselves, and finally Lee decided to go for it. In this battle, every step of the way, the decisions seem to be 'damned if you do, damned if you don't'. We are really hoping to catch a break here and stop the bleeding and allow Lee some good quality time.

They have been adjusting his pain meds accordingly, and overall he is pain free, if maybe a bit dopey and very sleepy. He seems to have the enviable habit of being able to fall asleep mid conversation.

I guess that's about it for the update. My parents arrived the other day to help me out, and of course to visit with Lee, which has been wonderful. My mom has been cooking and cleaning, tasks that I have left badly neglected lately, so the house is clean and my belly is full. My dad is puttering about and I'm making him a Daddy-do list of chores as well!!

I have been reading most of your posts, and am still praying for all of you. There has been so much bad news here lately, for so many of you with hospitalizations, death of loved ones, pets and increased pain. I hope to be able to answer many of your posts, but there just does not seem to be enough hours in the day. As always, I wish you all well, and send much thanks for all the love and support you've showed Lee and I over the last 10 months, and especially this last few weeks. It truly means a lot to us.

Love,
Chantal

sangora

Glad For The Update
Chantel, we all know your plate is full but appreciate your update. Glad your parents are there to help out. Let Lee know between naps that we are all praying for you both and especially that the radiation works. In much prayer, Sam

Donna70

sangora said:

Glad For The Update
Chantel, we all know your plate is full but appreciate your update. Glad your parents are there to help out. Let Lee know between naps that we are all praying for you both and especially that the radiation works. In much prayer, Sam

thanks for the update
Dear Chantal,
Thank you so much for taking the time with all that is going on to update us on Lee's condition. Now we know what we are praying for that the bleeding stops. I am so glad you say he is not in pain and medicated. Happy that you have a doctor you both have faith in. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Donna70

TerryV

Unreal that you can find time for us
Chantal,

You are a totally amazing woman! I am in awe of you. You are an A+++ caregiver for your husband, a Daisy mom, and still find time to update us. Thank you.

Glad that Lee is painfree. Lovely that you have a doctor that you have trust in. And wonderful that there are still options.

This is a good update. We pray for you always!

Love, hugs, and strength to you.

Terry

MissusB

TerryV said:

Unreal that you can find time for us
Chantal,

You are a totally amazing woman! I am in awe of you. You are an A+++ caregiver for your husband, a Daisy mom, and still find time to update us. Thank you.

Glad that Lee is painfree. Lovely that you have a doctor that you have trust in. And wonderful that there are still options.

This is a good update. We pray for you always!

Love, hugs, and strength to you.

Terry

So glad your parents are there!
I'm continuing to pray for you both and that the radiation will be successful in helping alleviate some of Lee's discomfort. I think about you so many times throughout my day and am so grateful to be able to get an update. Take care of yourself, Chantal! ((hugs)) Kim

Wife of patient 50378

Chantal & Lee
Chantal, I'm glad you have the extra help and support. Such a blessing, parents. I am glad they are able to carry some of the load for you. I hope Lee gets home to you soon. Please let Lee know he is in my thoughts and prayers. Chantal....remember to get some rest. Please take care
Hopes & prayers,
Sal

Ginny_B

God bless you, dear one!

God bless you, dear one!

annalan

Thanks for the update.
Thanks for the update. Really glad that Lee is pain free and that you have the love and support of your mum and dad. Hoping and praying that the blood vessels will seal and Lee will be able to go home.
Ann (2)

paul61

Thanks for the update!!!
Chantal,

I am glad that Lee's medical team is moving forward with a plan and glad to hear that Lee is more comfortable. I am sure it is great to have some support from your mom and dad.

I will be praying that the plan works and Lee will be feeling better soon.

Best Regards,

Paul Adams
McCormick, South Carolina

DX 10/22/2009 T2N1M0 Stage IIB
12/03/2009 Ivor Lewis
2/8 through 6/14/2010 Adjuvant Chemo Cisplatin, Epirubicin, 5 FU
Two year survivor

Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance!

jojoshort

Hello Chantal & Lee
Having a support team, your family in particular, is such a wonderful thing. Lean on them and allow them to do everything they can. I have found that people are fantastic, the best comes out in everyone when one is dealing with these huge life issues.

Of course you know we are all 100% behind you and Lee as you keep on fighting the good fight. "Damned if you do and damned if you don't" sums it up so very well. All you can do is get informed and then make the best decision you can. You have both done so well with being proactive and keeping yourselves in the loop with your doctors and all the information you've had to digest--quickly, too. A wonderful job indeed.

Sending hugs from snowy New Hampshire,
Jo-Ann

chemosmoker

more love
Chantal,
Thank you for the update.
I just want Lee home with you and Daisy. That is All.
I love you three and we wish you nothing but more time together to make real memories and just BE together.

Keep us posted as you can find the time. I sure worry about you two,
Your life-long friends with LOVE and hugs,
Eric and Michelle

jss2011

chemosmoker said:

more love
Chantal,
Thank you for the update.
I just want Lee home with you and Daisy. That is All.
I love you three and we wish you nothing but more time together to make real memories and just BE together.

Keep us posted as you can find the time. I sure worry about you two,
Your life-long friends with LOVE and hugs,
Eric and Michelle

radiation
Hi Chantal,
I see the radiation was started yesterday, do you have some good news? I sure hope so!
I'm sure Lee is more than ready to get home by now.

Julie

JimboC

Love and Prayers for both
Love and Prayers for both you and Lee. You guys are incredible. I feel so close to you guys especially because we're all around the same age and battling this dreaded deamon. I'm just 42. I'm so glad to hear that Lee is pain free and hope they get his bleeding under control soon. I know you're doing an incredible job of taking care of Lee but be sure to take care of yourself also.

God Bless you both!!!
Jimbo

sandy1943

Glad they are giving Lee
Glad they are giving Lee something that is keeping him more comfortable.
Thoughts and prayers for you both,
Sandra