Sorry I've been mia for a few days.

GregP_WN
GregP_WN Member Posts: 742
edited July 2020 in General Cancer
Had a few bad days. This afternoon was better. Hope it continues to improve. I still have a few issues to resolve. Hopefully things will continue to improve. Looks like we'll have a few more days here. I've just today felt well enough to sit up and text.

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  • andreacha
    andreacha Member Posts: 196
    edited July 2020
    You do what you have to do, Greg. We are here to support you and Donna. So glad you posted.
  • Kp2018
    Kp2018 Member Posts: 105
    edited July 2020
    You've been through a wringer, Greg. We all support your rest and recuperation and Donna's being there for you.
  • Carool
    Carool Member Posts: 787
    edited July 2020
    Greg, thank you for taking the energy to write to us. I hope you feel stronger and stronger and go home soon.
  • MarcieB
    MarcieB Member Posts: 528
    edited July 2020
    You have had such a rough time. I don't think any of us expected to hear from you today, so this is a bonus for us! I hope you rest and get stronger with each passing hour. And feel better too. Thank you for touching base with us.
  • Teachertina
    Teachertina Member Posts: 205
    edited July 2020
    Good to hear from you! Keep getting well, rest and follow doctors orders. We’re all thinking about you both! Going home soon is a great motivation for getting well! Glad you are feeling better today!
  • JaneA
    JaneA Member Posts: 335
    edited July 2020
    It's good to hear from you.
  • Richardc
    Richardc Member Posts: 10
    edited July 2020
    Greg, it’s always good to hear from you. You and Donna need to take as much time as needed to recover. Both of you are in my prayers.
  • Bengal
    Bengal Member Posts: 518
    edited July 2020
    Figured when we didn't hear from you that you were going through some tough &%%-$. Hang in there. Good to know things are starting to turn around for you. You and Donna have both been much in my thoughts. Sure hope they can get you back home soon.
  • legaljen1969
    legaljen1969 Member Posts: 763
    edited July 2020
    Many good wishes for both of you. We all know you have been through a lot. I am glad you are feeling a little better, at least well enough to text. Thank you for giving us a little update.
  • wldflwrgoddess
    wldflwrgoddess Member Posts: 17
    edited July 2020
    You and Donna have been in our thoughts and prayers. So very sorry you are going thru a rough time.
  • TerriL
    TerriL Member Posts: 60
    edited July 2020
    Not surprised at all that you were MIA. You have been going through some rough stuff! Hang in there and don't worry about anything else except taking care of you.
  • Bug
    Bug Member Posts: 394
    edited July 2020
    I’m so sorry to hear this. Thank you for the update. You two take good care. You’re both in my prayers as always.
  • GregP_WN
    GregP_WN Member Posts: 742
    edited July 2020
    now we are down to waiting for my bowels to start working again and me being able to tolerate tube feeding and then can go home. It was a major surgery to put in the feeding tube because of all of the scar tissue. That wasn't expected.
  • 2943
    2943 Member Posts: 94
    edited July 2020
    And give yourself the okay to be mia. Bodies need a time out once in awhile to concentrate on getting better. Your cheering squad has been busy! Hugs!
  • JaneA
    JaneA Member Posts: 335
    edited July 2020
    Waiting for those bowles to start working again is probably an extra challenge since you've not been able to eat or drink for so long. We are all so sorry to know of your trials and tribulations.
  • po18guy
    po18guy Member Posts: 329
    edited July 2020
    May you receive the strength to endure all that lies ahead. Prayers ascending. That's all I can do.
  • GregP_WN
    GregP_WN Member Posts: 742
    edited July 2020
    I feel like a little boy waiting to make doop for a prize.
  • c1a1c1
    c1a1c1 Member Posts: 12
    edited July 2020
    Sending positive vibes your way
  • LiveWithCancer
    LiveWithCancer Member Posts: 470
    edited July 2020
    It is good to see that you feel / felt good enough to post a bit, Greg!!! Hoping you were able to earn the prize and get to go home in the morning! THAT would be a great prize!
  • MLT
    MLT Member Posts: 89
    edited July 2020
    Praying for you, Greg. Hope you have earned your prize by now.
  • wldflwrgoddess
    wldflwrgoddess Member Posts: 17
    edited July 2020
    Thanks for the update! Hang in there! We are sending much support and prayers!
  • MyLungCancer
    MyLungCancer Member Posts: 72
    edited July 2020
    Glad you are getting closer to home
  • GregP_WN
    GregP_WN Member Posts: 742
    edited July 2020
    Well, I was finally able to deliver, then they put another qualifier on me. I had to be able to take 300 ML of feeding formula in an hour without any problems in an hour. Challenge accepted. I made it right up until 5 minutes from being done and had to make a dash for the bathroom. Still, I passed. Then, you know how the rest goes. You get to go home now, just as soon as we spend 5 hours on paper work to discharge you. Sweetie and I are home in our happy spots, and probably won't leave until next Tuesday when I have to go back for treatment i missed.
  • Carool
    Carool Member Posts: 787
    edited July 2020
    Yay! I’m so glad you’re out of the hospital and back home. I bet that your dogs are also so happy. I hope that you and Donna can relax and can sleep well (no disruptive hospital routines to awaken you).
  • Kp2018
    Kp2018 Member Posts: 105
    edited July 2020
    So glad you're home! It must feel wonderful. And, what an ordeal.

    Now it's time to regain some strength (not to mention weight) and get ready for another round of treatment. This time you'll be really ready, hydrated and all!

    My best to you and your wonderful wife for a lovely weekend.
  • GregP_WN
    GregP_WN Member Posts: 742
    edited July 2020
    KP, the weight thing is tops right now. I lost another 5# while in the hospital. Now at home I'm back on tube feeding schedule and monitoring my intake. I just finished my first one. I'm down to 184# from my top of 225 before the last diagnosis.
  • Teachertina
    Teachertina Member Posts: 205
    edited July 2020
    Thank goodness y’all got to go home! Good luck with weight gain and getting stronger. Being home should help everything! Keep us posted!

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