update on doctor appt

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  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #22
    Texasgirl10 said:

    Oh Meena, I'm hugging you
    Oh Meena, I am so sorry that you are going through this. Pulmonary embolisms are no fun. And the heparin injections do hurt. Are you pinching up a little bit of "fat" before you inject? If not, try that, it may actually make the injection hurt less. You are so strong Meena, and I am so very proud of you for fighting with everything you have and then some. Take good care of yourself, get plenty of rest, and know that we are all there with you cheering you on :)

    Hugs and God Bless You,

    Dawne

    Meena, I wish I could offer
    Meena, I wish I could offer you more help than what I am able to on this board, but, please know that I always pray for you and am happy to read the word stable!

    If I, or, any of the other pink sisters could take the injections for you, we would. That is how loved you are!

    Stay strong, keep fighting and know that we are all in your corner to support, encourage and help however we can.


    Sue :)
  • tgf
    tgf Member Posts: 950 Member
    #23
    creampuff91344 said:

    Meena
    So sorry that you are having to go through so much, but so glad to hear no new tumors or new growth. This cycle of ups and downs sometimes makes you think you are on a roller coaster. We are all glad to hear the good parts, but not so glad to hear that you are having to give yourself shots. Hang in there, dear one. This too shall pass. Hugs, Judy

    Stable is good news!
    Meena ... you are my hero. I don't know how you can be so brave. I can't imagine giving myself shots in the stomach ... and I can't imagine LETTING anyone else do it. They'd have to give me general anesthesia every time ... or hit me with a 2 by 4.

    Hang in there... we're all rooting for you. Maybe if you just visualize that every time you stick that needle in your tummy you should take out some of your anger at BC and just jab away.

    Hope you don't have to be a human pin-cushion for too much longer.

    We're all thinking of you ...

    big hugs,
    teena
  • disneyfan2008
    disneyfan2008 Member Posts: 6,583 Member
    #24
    wish you didnt' have to go through this
    Needle sounds painful...but on flip side no cancer! that's great!
  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    #25
    CypressCynthia said:

    Oh Meena, I am so sorry to
    Oh Meena, I am so sorry to hear this news. I am assuming that you are injecting some type of heparin product and I am attaching a youtube video of how to give yourself a SQ injection into your belly. Note, you might want to skip 3/4 way through--they take a while to get to the actual injection. Hope this helps and feel free to pm me about anything. You are in my prayers.

    How to Give Yourself a Subcutaneous Injection

    P.S. I think stable is awesome. And a pulmonary clot will definitely make you tired.

    I want to thank you again
    I want to thank you again Cynthia for always providing a link for anything that we ask about. Always good information!


    Hugs, Diane
  • cindycflynn
    cindycflynn Member Posts: 1,132 Member
    #26
    Talk about Good News, Bad News!
    Even though the good news is REALLY Good!!!, I'm sorry you have to go through giving yourself shots like that.

    How much longer do you have to do that routine? I'm hoping the clot dissolves quickly for you so that your poor tummy feels better soon.

    Gentle, Healing, Hugs,
    Cindy
  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    #27
    creampuff91344 said:

    Meena
    So sorry that you are having to go through so much, but so glad to hear no new tumors or new growth. This cycle of ups and downs sometimes makes you think you are on a roller coaster. We are all glad to hear the good parts, but not so glad to hear that you are having to give yourself shots. Hang in there, dear one. This too shall pass. Hugs, Judy

    You are my hero too Meena!
    Good news that there are no tumors and that your doctor says your condition is stable. I am so glad that you have this oncologist Meena.

    I am sure those shots hurt a lot and I am so sorry.


    Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers,

    Kylez
  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    #28
    creampuff91344 said:

    Meena
    So sorry that you are having to go through so much, but so glad to hear no new tumors or new growth. This cycle of ups and downs sometimes makes you think you are on a roller coaster. We are all glad to hear the good parts, but not so glad to hear that you are having to give yourself shots. Hang in there, dear one. This too shall pass. Hugs, Judy

    Sorry double post

    Sorry double post
  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    #29
    CypressCynthia said:

    Oh Meena, I am so sorry to
    Oh Meena, I am so sorry to hear this news. I am assuming that you are injecting some type of heparin product and I am attaching a youtube video of how to give yourself a SQ injection into your belly. Note, you might want to skip 3/4 way through--they take a while to get to the actual injection. Hope this helps and feel free to pm me about anything. You are in my prayers.

    How to Give Yourself a Subcutaneous Injection

    P.S. I think stable is awesome. And a pulmonary clot will definitely make you tired.

    I just saw on here too Meena
    I just saw on here too Meena where you just had an anniversary. So, Happy Anniversary to you and your husband!


    Hugs, Jan
  • Gabe N Abby Mom
    Gabe N Abby Mom Member Posts: 2,413
    #30
    I totally 'get' the shot
    I totally 'get' the shot thing. I had to inject neupogin in my stomach for seven consecutive days after each chemo. Pinching the 'fat' definitely helps, and I found the sting was worse if I didn't let the alcohol dry completely. I also did a slightly different location each day, started to the left and below my belly button and moved an inch or so to the right each day. It's nice to know we have our medical professionals here to help.

    Stable, that word has a very nice ring to it! I hope your clot goes away quickly, and that your energy comes back soon!

    Hugs,

    Linda
  • smalldoggroomer
    smalldoggroomer Member Posts: 1,184
    #31
    Oh Meena, You are the
    Oh Meena, You are the strongest warrior I know. So sorry to hear about the clot. Hope that is resolved quickly. You are always in my prayers HUGS to you.
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    #32
    smalldoggroomer said:

    Oh Meena, You are the
    Oh Meena, You are the strongest warrior I know. So sorry to hear about the clot. Hope that is resolved quickly. You are always in my prayers HUGS to you.

    I so agree with
    I so agree with smalldoggroomer, you are the strongest pink sister I know. I know I wouldn't handle this as well as you are.

    You are amazing Meena, amazing!


    Hugs and Love,


    Leeza
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    #33
    survivorbc09 said:

    I just saw on here too Meena
    I just saw on here too Meena where you just had an anniversary. So, Happy Anniversary to you and your husband!


    Hugs, Jan

    And, Happy Anniversary to
    And, Happy Anniversary to you too!

    Leeza
  • Boppy_of_6
    Boppy_of_6 Member Posts: 1,138
    #34
    jnl said:

    I so agree with
    I so agree with smalldoggroomer, you are the strongest pink sister I know. I know I wouldn't handle this as well as you are.

    You are amazing Meena, amazing!


    Hugs and Love,


    Leeza

    So sorry
    So sorry to hear about the clot and the shots. I pray that will clear up soon. I am thankful there is no new growth and it has not spread. God Bless
    (((hugs))) Janice
  • GreeneyedGirl
    GreeneyedGirl Member Posts: 1,077
    #35
    Boppy_of_6 said:

    So sorry
    So sorry to hear about the clot and the shots. I pray that will clear up soon. I am thankful there is no new growth and it has not spread. God Bless
    (((hugs))) Janice

    Thanks for posting~Meena
    we all appreciate hearing from you, popping in to update us. Rest, and we shall all send clot dissolving prayers and good thoughts your way~
    Melanie~
  • sbmly53
    sbmly53 Member Posts: 1,522
    #36
    Meena,
    You are so brave - giving yourself shots, wow! I'm focusing on 'stable'. when this clot goes, I hope your energy comes back.

    Big, but gentle hugs,

    Sue
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    #37
    PinkPearl said:

    Well the word stable is a great sign
    But am so sorry you now have to add giving yourself shots to your routine. Plus who wants to give themselves painful shots? I just wish the fight wasn't so hard for you at this time but as you said the "fight goes on. You are a strong woman and I know you can do this but I sure wish you didn't have to! I have a very bouncy little dog and I also wish I could give you some of her energy :). Love and Hugs to you from Pink.

    Meena, this may be dumb,
    Meena, this may be dumb, but, could you use emend or something to help deaden the area you give your shot in? Just wish there was something to ease the pain of it.


    Have a good weekend!

    Love, Leeza
  • jo jo
    jo jo Member Posts: 1,175 Member
    #38
    Its good to hear from you
    Its good to hear from you Meena!
    Your fight just keeps on going but your like the energizer bunny...you keep going and going...:)
    I had to give myself injections in my belly for blood clots too and they smart...they brought tears to my eyes and im just sorry you have to do that cuz i know its miserable. Just keep fightin Meena and were all pullin for you!
  • Hippiechick58
    Hippiechick58 Member Posts: 320
    #39
    jo jo said:

    Its good to hear from you
    Its good to hear from you Meena!
    Your fight just keeps on going but your like the energizer bunny...you keep going and going...:)
    I had to give myself injections in my belly for blood clots too and they smart...they brought tears to my eyes and im just sorry you have to do that cuz i know its miserable. Just keep fightin Meena and were all pullin for you!

    You have such a good,
    You have such a good, positive attitude that I have no doubt your body will find a way to dissolve this clot! If not, there is always heperin. I had blood clots in my lungs years ago and had to be on heperin and coumadin for a while. Not fun, but doable.

    My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

    "May you be at Peace, May you be free of Suffering,"
    Dianne
  • Lighthouse_7
    Lighthouse_7 Member Posts: 1,566 Member
    #40
    Hippiechick58 said:

    You have such a good,
    You have such a good, positive attitude that I have no doubt your body will find a way to dissolve this clot! If not, there is always heperin. I had blood clots in my lungs years ago and had to be on heperin and coumadin for a while. Not fun, but doable.

    My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

    "May you be at Peace, May you be free of Suffering,"
    Dianne

    Oh Meena,
    So sorry about the
    Oh Meena,
    So sorry about the shots but I love stable.
    As always, thoughts and prayers.
    Big Hugs,
    Wanda
  • tommaseena
    tommaseena Member Posts: 1,769
    #41
    Lighthouse_7 said:

    Oh Meena,
    So sorry about the
    Oh Meena,
    So sorry about the shots but I love stable.
    As always, thoughts and prayers.
    Big Hugs,
    Wanda

    Meena
    STABLE--is wonderful
    Giving yourself shots is not but look at the outcome--will dissolve that clot and you will feel so much better.

    Feel better soon.
    Huge Hugs,
    Margo

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