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Lillyann
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Joined: 12 Mar 2008
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 Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 5:30 pm Post subject: For JamieS (about your dad) |
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Hi Jamie,
I am posting this *here* because I didn't want to take the blog off topic. Also, didn't want to use the PM feature, as I am uncomfortable..not with you, just in general.
Anyway...
Just wanted to share a couple of things that may help your dad go through his treatments with a little more comfort.
If he is having chemotherapy, it's really important that he does not get dehydrated. He needs to drink plenty of fluids. (unless his doc says otherwise)
Important that if he experiences nausea and or vomiting, that he still try to eat SOMETHING. It's best to have small, frequent meals always available for him. Snacking is his friend 
Make sure to have him ask if there are any dietary limitations, as to what he can eat. Lots of different schools of thought on this...
The over the counter appetite supplements are also good for nutrition (best served icy cold)
So are milkshakes. Bottom line, he needs his caloric intake maintained or even a little higher because of the weight loss he may experience.
If he has radiation treatments and you have any questions, post back and I will try and help with any questions.
If and when he gets tired, make sure he does rest.
Speaking of questions, if possible, have someone go with him to his appointments with his doc. Have him write down any questions he may have, and if he doesn't understand something the doc tells him, ask the doc to put in plain english. Sometimes, these docs get carried away with all the medical terminolgoy.
The privacy laws are in effect big time...so make sure your dad lets the doc know what info and to whom any info can be released.
My best to you and yours...healing thoughts and prayers as well.
Also, there are quite a few cancer sites on the internet for patients and caregivers...sometimes they are quite helpful for info and support.
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JamieS
Seen Better Days
Joined: 12 Apr 2008
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| Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 8:31 pm Post subject: Re: For JamieS (about your dad) |
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| Lillyann wrote: |
Hi Jamie,
I am posting this *here* because I didn't want to take the blog off topic. Also, didn't want to use the PM feature, as I am uncomfortable..not with you, just in general.
Anyway...
Just wanted to share a couple of things that may help your dad go through his treatments with a little more comfort.
If he is having chemotherapy, it's really important that he does not get dehydrated. He needs to drink plenty of fluids. (unless his doc says otherwise)
Important that if he experiences nausea and or vomiting, that he still try to eat SOMETHING. It's best to have small, frequent meals always available for him. Snacking is his friend
Make sure to have him ask if there are any dietary limitations, as to what he can eat. Lots of different schools of thought on this...
The over the counter appetite supplements are also good for nutrition (best served icy cold)
So are milkshakes. Bottom line, he needs his caloric intake maintained or even a little higher because of the weight loss he may experience.
If he has radiation treatments and you have any questions, post back and I will try and help with any questions.
If and when he gets tired, make sure he does rest.
Speaking of questions, if possible, have someone go with him to his appointments with his doc. Have him write down any questions he may have, and if he doesn't understand something the doc tells him, ask the doc to put in plain english. Sometimes, these docs get carried away with all the medical terminolgoy.
The privacy laws are in effect big time...so make sure your dad lets the doc know what info and to whom any info can be released.
My best to you and yours...healing thoughts and prayers as well.
Also, there are quite a few cancer sites on the internet for patients and caregivers...sometimes they are quite helpful for info and support.
Lillyann |
Lillyann,
You are such a sweetheart.
Thank you so much for your kind words and advice. I sincerely appreciate the thoughts
My mom goes to the doctor with him each time so that she understands what's said.
They are going through a major battle with the insurance company disapproving the treatment. Surprisingly because it's on their formulary. The doctor had medicare launch a complaint against the insurance company and are trying to get medicare to take over the treatment if they put him in the hospital to do it. We find out tomorrow what happens.
Thank you for being such a good person. I've always like talking to you on the blog.
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Jessica
Queen of Imperfection
Joined: 20 Apr 2002
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Location: Chi-town
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| Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 8:35 pm Post subject: |
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| Jamie, I am also so sorry to hear about your Dad. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. |
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JamieS
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| Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 8:37 pm Post subject: |
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| Jessica wrote: |
| Jamie, I am also so sorry to hear about your Dad. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. |
Thank you Jessica. Your thoughts and prayers are very much appreciated. |
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Stacey S
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Joined: 12 Apr 2008
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| Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 9:05 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Jamie S!
My dad has been taking vitamin B-6 & vitamin B-12 everyday to help with the worn down feeling. In the beginning he took in in the A.M w/ his stop puke pills...but he discovered if he took them at lunch he had a little more get up & go! Just a suggestion.  |
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iowafan
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Joined: 13 Apr 2008
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Location: midwest
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| Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 9:06 pm Post subject: |
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Jamie,
I think Lilyann did a wonderful job with her post to you, and I want to share my prayers with you as well. If you are not already listed as a person to share info with, have your parents list you (isn't it hippa law?) If for some reason your parents don't get all the information (which you know can happen with cancer), make sure you are in his charts so you can call and clarify.
I'll be thinking of you all. |
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Lillyann
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Joined: 12 Mar 2008
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Gosh, hope things go well with the ins. company.
On top of everything, they don't need that hassle.
Take care of you, too, Jamie. It's stressful for the entire family.
Lots of hugs and I enjoy posting with you too. |
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JamieS
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| Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 9:10 pm Post subject: |
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You guys are the best. I can't tell you how much I appreciate the support and advice.
Thank you. |
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Ephesians 2:10
Seen Better Days
Joined: 13 Apr 2008
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Location: Southern California
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| Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 10:31 pm Post subject: |
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| My prayers are there with you too Jamie. Please keep us posted. |
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ElleBelly
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Joined: 22 Apr 2008
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 8:02 am Post subject: |
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My thoughts are with you and your family JamieS.
My mom was dx with ovarian cancer 3 months after my son was born. Seems like no family is exempt from this disease. You have gotten great advice from the other posters. My only advice would be to live in the momemt and take it day by day. |
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jenna roberts
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Joined: 13 Apr 2008
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Location: upstate NY
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| Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 9:38 am Post subject: |
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| Sending you some ((((HUGS)))) JamieS! So sorry to hear of what is going on with your Dad. My Grandpa survived two different cancers and it is not an easy road but I am sending you prayers for hope, healing and comfort for your Dad and your family. |
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momof3
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Joined: 12 Apr 2008
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| Jamie, WOW!!! So sorry to hear about your dad! My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family throughout all of this. Let me know if there is anything I can do. I know that these times are tough and it will make you question your religious beliefs but please remember that everything happens for a reason even if we dont agree with it or understand it God knows what he is doing. I hope he gets better soon. Talk to you later hon! (((((hugs))))) |
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iowafan
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Location: midwest
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Jamie,
I was thinking about you yesterday. You probably won't get results until after the weekend, I suppose.
I try to remember that God won't give us more than we can handle. It may not seem like that initially, but know that you have many cyber friends as well as your own friends and family thinking of you.. |
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JamieS
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| Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 8:17 am Post subject: |
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Jamie,
I was thinking about you yesterday. You probably won't get results until after the weekend, I suppose.
I try to remember that God won't give us more than we can handle. It may not seem like that initially, but know that you have many cyber friends as well as your own friends and family thinking of you.. |
You all are so good to me. I really appreciate it.
Medicare said that if the doctor admits my dad to the hospital for his treatments, they would pay for it. The insurance company still said no. So, we got some good news. I sent what I could for money and his son got a crew together to do a job and donated what money they could. His daughter is putting together a garage sale to try to help. Medicare doesn't pay for everything and the bills will rack up so we're doing what we can to try to help. My dad was self employed all his life and scrapped for everything he had so a retirement package wasn't as accessible to him I guess. He's my stepfather and having said that, I have to say the best dad I've ever had. He is the epitome of it takes a man to be a father. |
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Lillyann
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Oh, Jamie...your recent post brought tears to my eyes! *&^%$# Insurance Company 
If I understand you correctly...then he is going to be admitted and will receive treatment?
Sometimes it's like jumping through hoops to receive the proper care and just so darn infuriating.
Many prayers for you and your family! |
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