Day 119...Day 1
First let me apologize to anyone coming here hoping to find another heartfelt gem written by my beautiful, talented and determined wife. For today you'll have to settle for me, Greg giving an update on day 119...day 1.
119 days ago Bobbie went in for a work sponsored Health Evaluation expecting, like I did to find out she was in much better shape than most women her age and as healthy as she felt. She is always busy at work and pushed off this evaluation a number of times before finally deciding she just had to make time to squeeze it in. That decision is looking to be a very wise, life saving decision. It's her job to make very important decisions and I think we all know timing can be crucial in the business world. If she had continued to put it off the evil would still be growing inside her unchecked.The super nice lady from Uruguay seemed a little unsettled during the ultrasound. Because she was good at her job a bunch of other tests were done that day that hadn't been planned. Bobbie came home a little shell shocked and kind of worried. 119 days ago we didn't know but we suspected...
The weeks of waiting and more tests began. We heard stuff that turned out not to be true. At one point we celebrated that it was "only" breast cancer. The only constant was that the news seemed to get worse every time we talked to someone. The lumpectomy came up short of expectations (like the surgeon who performed it) and after most of the 119 days we were staring at chemo, another surgery and probably radiation to make sure. We were a long, long way from the original diagnosis.
That brings us to today, Day 1. Bobbie had her first chemo treatment today. During the treatment itself she joked with the nurse, took pictures of us and no one would have known the two bright red tubes of poison were being slowly squeezed into her body. Since we got home today it hasn't been that great. She slept a lot and when she was awake she said most of her body hurt and she was feeling pretty sick. Auntie Nina's arrival of course has helped. She was up for a little while tonight and had a little to eat and I'm following the nurses orders of having to drink lots of water. Now, she sleeps again. But fear not. There's no reason to believe your heroine won't wake up tomorrow feeling a little bit better and one step closer to taking her life back from the Big C. Day 2 should be better than day 1. Day 3 and beyond are a mystery but we move on, fight on.
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Thanks for the update Greg - Bobbie's attitude will see her through - I can hear her joking and caring on with her nurses today. Like the nurse said , fluids are important to flush out Bobbie's system - but so too is taking the anti nausea meds and giving honest feedback about how Bobbie feels following her treatments and sleep. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
In your corner brother, wishing your wife and family strength and patience during this time.
Well done Greg. You too are a hero - know it or not. ❤️
Give her our love Greg. Hugs too. And thank you for you and all you do. My lovely Cuz too.
Thanks for the update. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your lovely wife and family. It breaks my heart that Bobbie has gone through so much tragedy in the last year. Both of you hang in there. Love Carol and Fiona
Thanks for the update Greg--this "C" shit takes a toll on all--and remember you need to take care of yourself too. You are the best to take care of her and the kids. This road is tough and more so day to day we just don't know what to expect. You both are strong warriors on the outside--and in the inside you worry, wonder, and question what will I feel like tomorrow. Always take a deep breath and know you all have many people who are here for you and always willing to help in anyway they can. Keeping food and fluids will help with keeping strong--and there def will be days when Bobbie may not want anything--but even a piece of toast is something. Those damn nausea pills--well some work and some don't depending on the persons body--but be reminded to take them before you start feeling nauseated..which is kind of hard when all day she can feel this way. Sending much love, prayers, and hugs to all of you. Keep strong and f- cancer--it can't destroy everyone!!
Thanks for the update, keep strong, and Blessings to you, Bobby and all your family. Have a great day and weekend. Rosemary
Greg thank you for the truth and for sharing what we all want to really know. The hardest part of chemotherapy is trying to remember the poison is also going to make her better. Easy for me to say, I know. I think, or so I've been told, it's a "mind" game, and I've no doubt that lady will outmatch wits with the big 'c'. Give Bobbie a big hug and a kiss, and one for you too, always the wonderful caretaker ❤️
Sending love and prayers. Saltines and flattish ginger ale for nausea. Rest and love. You are a good role model as a caree Greg and will pick up the slack, but like Julie suggested, take care of you too. I'm sure the kids will make Mum some beautiful love cards and pictures to help carry you all on this river of feelings. Let us know if we can do anything. Love you all, hope tomorrow can have some celebrations xoxo😘
Oh my- she's a trooper- it looks like Adriamycin or Bleomycin, I had both- nasty stuff- Excerise- Eat .... REALLY IMPORTANT... lots of water! Exercise....KILL IT! Looks like one bad week- one good- take advantage of the bad! Are they giving her any anti-nausea Drugs with the effusion and any steroids for energy? My thoughts are with you both! KILL IT
PS. You have a great looking skull bone Bobbie xoxo