prayers for Jim update

jim and i
jim and i Member Posts: 1,788 Member
edited January 2012 in Head and Neck Cancer #1
Thanks for all the prayers and offers for help with my Ambien. I have recieved some money to help with that.

Jim's surgery was a success, Thank you Lord! He is home and only has a little pain in his stomach, although still sleeping alot. He has not needed pain meds since leaving the hospital. Doctor said he would regain his balance and mental function over the next few weeks. He is so looking forward to fishing.

Thanks again for the prayers and offer of help. God bless you all.

Debbie

Haven't posted in awhile. Been really stressed about Jim's surgery date. They finally scheduled it for Monday, Jan.23rd at noon. Two surgeons will do the surgery. One to put the stint in the brain and another to run the tube inside to his stomach to drain the fluid. Please pray all goes well for him. His PET is coming up in February as well. If you remember it was not clear so that is adding to the stress.

Please pray for me as well. I do not feel as confident and sure about this as I did the cancer treatment and survival. I guess because it is the brain they are cutting on. I am having trouble sleeping and focusing. I ran out of my Abien and can't afford more. Guess I will try TYLENOL PM. Can't seem to accomplish much. Am eating bad again which doesn't help with the sleep and energy. I will be glad when next Monday is behind us. Jim having a real hard time walking and his mind is getting real bad. He can't wait to be able to function and remember again.

Sorry for running on. Thanks for all the prayers.

Debbie

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  • Skiffin16
    Skiffin16 Member Posts: 8,305 Member
    #2
    Prayers Debbie
    You and Jim are in my Thoughts and Prayers Debbie.....

    Try to stay focused and especially positive.....

    Faith, Family and Friends

    Thoughts and Prayers,
    John
  • LYLHA
    LYLHA Member Posts: 25
    #3
    Prayers
    Prayers for you and your family. Keep your faith on God as He is in control in everything that is happening to us. I love to listen to this song- God will make a way... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQQrYrtD2Zs
    All the best. God bless.

    Lylha
  • tommyodavey
    tommyodavey Member Posts: 728 Member
    #4
    LYLHA said:

    Prayers
    Prayers for you and your family. Keep your faith on God as He is in control in everything that is happening to us. I love to listen to this song- God will make a way... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQQrYrtD2Zs
    All the best. God bless.

    Lylha

    On the List
    Debbie,

    You and Jim are on my prayer list too. My insurance doesn't cover my Ambien but CVS pharmacy has a program for those w/o it and 30 pills only cost me $8.46 (approx). That's cheaper than my insurance. Maybe they can do the same for you?

    Sleep for you is essential for your mental state. I pray you will be able to find a solution to your Ambien problem soon.

    Tommy
  • Pumakitty
    Pumakitty Member Posts: 652
    #5
    Prayers
    Debbie,

    I am thinking about you and Jim and sending prayers.

    Hugs,

    Kathy
  • longtermsurvivor
    longtermsurvivor Member Posts: 1,842 Member
    #6
    He's going to do great
    and so are you. I've seen a number of these done. I'm still predicting great results for you guys. Its a shame it has taken so long for the fix to get here.

    Here's to better sleep.
  • Sue22
    Sue22 Member Posts: 99
    #7
    Thoughts
    and prayers for Jim and you. Sending positive thoughts as well. Sue
  • Jan Trinks
    Jan Trinks Member Posts: 477
    #8
    Prayers as Always
    Debbie:

    First, please don't apologize for running on. You know all of us here are here to listen no matter how long the post may be. Will be praying for Jim and the surgeons and you. I so know how you feel although Charlie never had any surgery except for the feeding tube. Let as know as soon as you can and will be praying without ceasing and at noon on Monday! Good luck and God Bless!

    Jan (Basketcase)
  • robinleigh
    robinleigh Member Posts: 297
    #9
    hang in there
    This is a tough road and I am sorry you have to go through it. I know if you can get better sleep you will cope better. We caregivers have to stay rested to deal with the stress. Will pray for a successful outcome. Meanwhile, breathe...try to stay busy...distractions help. You are not alone!
    Robin
  • sweetblood22
    sweetblood22 Member Posts: 3,228
    #10
    Jim and Debbie
    Lifting you up in prayer and will do so on Monday, as well.
  • Pam M
    Pam M Member Posts: 2,196
    #11
    Hurry, Monday
    Debbie,

    Hoping for good results for you and Jim. In my opinion, it's easy to see how you could become stressed out and lose some hope. It's hard to be hit with another whammy when you think you're at a point when things will be improving. Hoping the surgery is boring, and recovery smooth.
  • HAWVET
    HAWVET Member Posts: 318
    #12
    Pam M said:

    Hurry, Monday
    Debbie,

    Hoping for good results for you and Jim. In my opinion, it's easy to see how you could become stressed out and lose some hope. It's hard to be hit with another whammy when you think you're at a point when things will be improving. Hoping the surgery is boring, and recovery smooth.

    Sending along my prayers for
    Sending along my prayers for both of you.
  • Ed_PortOrange
    Ed_PortOrange Member Posts: 110
    #13
    Praying all goes well
    Be strong and stay positive, we're all praying for Jim.

    Ed
  • hawk711
    hawk711 Member Posts: 566
    #14
    Ed_PortOrange said:

    Praying all goes well
    Be strong and stay positive, we're all praying for Jim.

    Ed

    Prayers on the way
    Adding both Jim and you to my prayers for total recovery....Keep the faith!
  • tesa
    tesa Member Posts: 123
    #15
    hawk711 said:

    Prayers on the way
    Adding both Jim and you to my prayers for total recovery....Keep the faith!

    You and Jim are in my
    You and Jim are in my prayers. Stay strong
  • connieprice1
    connieprice1 Member Posts: 300 Member
    #16
    Hi Debbie, Sorry to hear
    Hi Debbie, Sorry to hear yours & Jim's fight is ongoing. I will definitely say a prayer for Jim, after all it is truly up to God. If you need Ambien to get some much needed rest, just private message me and I could call your pharmacy with my credit card info as I know how it is to be broke. It would be my pleasure to do this! We wish you both the Best, Homer & Connie
  • Ingrid K
    Ingrid K Member Posts: 813
    #17
    connieprice1 said:

    Hi Debbie, Sorry to hear
    Hi Debbie, Sorry to hear yours & Jim's fight is ongoing. I will definitely say a prayer for Jim, after all it is truly up to God. If you need Ambien to get some much needed rest, just private message me and I could call your pharmacy with my credit card info as I know how it is to be broke. It would be my pleasure to do this! We wish you both the Best, Homer & Connie

    help w/ ambien
    Homer & Connie... I had the same idea so I had sent a PM to Debbie a few days ago. I wanted to help her to pay for the ambien, but I didn't hear anything back. Jim's surgery was scheduled for yesterday, Jan 23, but I haven' heard anything. I know how much I appreciated my caregiver hubby, so I wanted to help them out a little bit. Hopefully we hear something soon about how the surgery went.
  • jim and i
    jim and i Member Posts: 1,788 Member
    #18
    tommyodavey said:

    On the List
    Debbie,

    You and Jim are on my prayer list too. My insurance doesn't cover my Ambien but CVS pharmacy has a program for those w/o it and 30 pills only cost me $8.46 (approx). That's cheaper than my insurance. Maybe they can do the same for you?

    Sleep for you is essential for your mental state. I pray you will be able to find a solution to your Ambien problem soon.

    Tommy

    Wow! Thanks for the heads up
    Wow! Thanks for the heads up on CVS. I will check on it.

    Debbie
  • jim and i
    jim and i Member Posts: 1,788 Member
    #19
    connieprice1 said:

    Hi Debbie, Sorry to hear
    Hi Debbie, Sorry to hear yours & Jim's fight is ongoing. I will definitely say a prayer for Jim, after all it is truly up to God. If you need Ambien to get some much needed rest, just private message me and I could call your pharmacy with my credit card info as I know how it is to be broke. It would be my pleasure to do this! We wish you both the Best, Homer & Connie

    Thank you
    Thank you for the offer of help with abien. I am overwhelmed by all those who offered to help. My father whom I reconciled with a few years ago, long story, sent me some money. But I am so grateful for the offer.

    God Bless you,
    Debbie
  • Hal61
    Hal61 Member Posts: 655
    #20
    Good to hear
    Hi Debbie, my positive thoughts and prayers for you and Jim also. I'm glad to hear the pressure is off both of you. Time to rest and heal now.

    best, Hal
  • Daddisgrl
    Daddisgrl Member Posts: 116
    #21
    jim and i said:

    Wow! Thanks for the heads up
    Wow! Thanks for the heads up on CVS. I will check on it.

    Debbie

    Most pharmacies have
    Most pharmacies have programs to get medications. I personally dislike Ambien & take Lunesta which can end up being free with coupons. Go to the lunesta site & sign up. Ambien may also have a similar cost card.

    Next it could also be hormones; when I turned 46 I started having sleep issues & started taking melatonin 5mg fast dissolve "eggs" from natures bounty- if 1 doesn't work; take 2; it's natural & may take a few weeks to build back up in your system. Walgreens usually has a buy 1 get one 1/2 off. Next is Estroven night time which I get from Walmart; that replaces estrogen in your body.

    Unisom sleep gels also work good.

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