We were in the hospital until 7PM last evening awaiting results from an xray of Sally's leg and hip related to the pain she has been experiencing. Tim came at 7PM, and we spent the remainder of the evening with him..
Sally's radiation doctor called this morning, and indicated that they would be making an appointment for Sally at their Orthopedic Clinic in the JHH Bayview Hospital sometime this weekend. The orthopedic specialists will help find a solution to releive the pain.
Sally had a better night after a change in her pain medication... Now it seems to hurt only when she attempts to put her weight on the leg.. Of course, this makes her very uncomfortable, as there is a potential for bone breakage. We ride the shuttle to and from the Hospital, and use a wheelchair in the hospital which has been very convenient.
Sally's sister and brother ( Flo and Allen) are expected today.. Most of our children will visit tomorrow.
Thanks for your notes and messages.. They are very encouraging to us...
Friday, February 29, 2008
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Activities thru Wednesday
We had a very nice visit with Charles and Mamie Graves Tuesday evening. On Wednesday morning, we picked up Charles who guided us to their noon Bible Study. ( Mamie wasn't feeling well.) Our Bible Study was John 5 which was very helpful to us... As you might imagine, a noon Bible Study is made up of retired folks from around Baltimore.. There was about a dozen of us who met together. Sally and I were amoung the youngest!!!
Sally's treatment Wednesday afternoon was routine, however she had a significant increase in pain as we walked the 2 blocks to our apartment. We spent most of the evening attempting to find a measure of relief from the pain.
This morning we called Sally's radiologist doctor regarding the pain, and are scheduled to see him when she goes in for her treatment at 3PM today. We anticipate new stronger medication for the pain..
The new developments have changed our daily activities a bit... We will begin taking a shuttle bus to the hospital and back home. Sally's sister and bother, Flo and Allen have postponed their planned visit for today. We hope to see our son Tim later this evening who is working in Washington, DC.
Sally's treatment Wednesday afternoon was routine, however she had a significant increase in pain as we walked the 2 blocks to our apartment. We spent most of the evening attempting to find a measure of relief from the pain.
This morning we called Sally's radiologist doctor regarding the pain, and are scheduled to see him when she goes in for her treatment at 3PM today. We anticipate new stronger medication for the pain..
The new developments have changed our daily activities a bit... We will begin taking a shuttle bus to the hospital and back home. Sally's sister and bother, Flo and Allen have postponed their planned visit for today. We hope to see our son Tim later this evening who is working in Washington, DC.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Here in Baltimore...
Sally and I are settled into our temporary quarters.... Small and basic, but nice and close to her treatment...
Yesterday, Sally had her first treatment at 3PM.. After the treatment and settling into our quarters, we went out for a bite to eat, and to buy some groceries... We arrived home at 7PM, and Sally promptly fell asleep.. She slept for 13 hours, resting well. When she awoke this morning, she indicated that the pain in her hip had subsided significantly..
We are at the Hospital Library, where we have internet access, and can get a line off to everyone.. After Sally's treatment today, we hope to visit the Graves, and make arrangements to go to Wednesday Bible Study with them tomorrow at noon..
Yesterday, Sally had her first treatment at 3PM.. After the treatment and settling into our quarters, we went out for a bite to eat, and to buy some groceries... We arrived home at 7PM, and Sally promptly fell asleep.. She slept for 13 hours, resting well. When she awoke this morning, she indicated that the pain in her hip had subsided significantly..
We are at the Hospital Library, where we have internet access, and can get a line off to everyone.. After Sally's treatment today, we hope to visit the Graves, and make arrangements to go to Wednesday Bible Study with them tomorrow at noon..
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Sally's Status
In January 2008, Sally returned to Johns Hopkins Hospital for a PET scan to determine where active cancer might be present in her body. This appointment was as a result of increasing pain in her rib and in her hip. The results of the scan revealed that the cancer tumor had increased in her hip, and that she should have radiation to reduce the tumor and relieve the pain.
On February 18Th, she had a consultation with the radiologist to better understand the purpose of the radiation treatment. Tim's family and Sue's family invited us to stay with them at the Marriott on Sunday evening, allowing us to be with their families before proceeding to the consultation on Monday. Tim and Sue accompanied us to the consultation.
Monday afternoon, Sally was scheduled for a preliminary radiology session to map her body in preparation for treatment. Dan, Kate and Zaloni arrived to be with us as we waited for that appointment. After the appointment we met up with all of the families at Inner Harbor for dinner before proceeding home..
Sally and I stopped at Ron's home on the way home to let them know of the day's activities. We arrived late, but their children stayed up to greet us as we arrived.. We were tired as we arrived home, but we could say that we had a wonderful day, with encouragement from our 4 children and their spouses, and the privilege to be with all of our 11 grand-children during this difficult time.
Sally is scheduled to begin 10 days of radiation therapy on Monday February 25Th at Johns Hopkins. We plan to live in a Johns Hopkins University townhouse which is located two blocks from the hospital for the duration of her treatment. We hope to keep you posted as to how we are doing during this stay..
On February 18Th, she had a consultation with the radiologist to better understand the purpose of the radiation treatment. Tim's family and Sue's family invited us to stay with them at the Marriott on Sunday evening, allowing us to be with their families before proceeding to the consultation on Monday. Tim and Sue accompanied us to the consultation.
Monday afternoon, Sally was scheduled for a preliminary radiology session to map her body in preparation for treatment. Dan, Kate and Zaloni arrived to be with us as we waited for that appointment. After the appointment we met up with all of the families at Inner Harbor for dinner before proceeding home..
Sally and I stopped at Ron's home on the way home to let them know of the day's activities. We arrived late, but their children stayed up to greet us as we arrived.. We were tired as we arrived home, but we could say that we had a wonderful day, with encouragement from our 4 children and their spouses, and the privilege to be with all of our 11 grand-children during this difficult time.
Sally is scheduled to begin 10 days of radiation therapy on Monday February 25Th at Johns Hopkins. We plan to live in a Johns Hopkins University townhouse which is located two blocks from the hospital for the duration of her treatment. We hope to keep you posted as to how we are doing during this stay..
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