Monday, August 27, 2012
Lung
Mom had a good day today. She got more rest. When i got there, they took her back to surgery to get a catheter drain put in her lung. While she was in surgery, they told her that there was too much scar tissue. They won't be able to put it in. Mom told the doctor to just drain as much as he could and not to worry about the catheter. The doctor said that was a good idea so that is what they did.
Doctor Day
This morning was Doctor Day for mom. She had doctor after doctor after doctor come in and talk to her. They are going to put in a drain thing in her lung. (sorry I don't know all the technical names) They are doing to do that sometime today. Also, they are going to continue her chemo treatments. Dr. Rich said that if everything goes well, we are looking more at a year to a year and half with my beautiful mom. If the chemo doesn't react well, then we are looking at 3-4 months. So let's pray that the chemo works! Love you mom!
Update on my mom...
My mom wanted me to do a blog update. A lot has happened since she last posted. I am going to just start where we are now.
Last week, mom started to get some really bad pains in her abdomen. She called her doctor, and he said to go to the ER. So on Sunday night (the 19th), she went. She was thinking... ok, I'll go to the ER and then be home Monday or Tuesday. Not the case. She went in, was in EXTREME pain, so they gave her lots of meds. They didn't know what was causing the pain. They thought it might be the fluid in her lungs, so they drained it and started treating her with antibiotics for "pneumonia". Still had pain. They did a bunch of scans. She still had the pain. Then she had an allergic reaction to the antibiotic. Her heart rate jumped clear up and her other vitals went really low. They quickly got that under control, but the meds that they gave her made her really loopy and hallucinate. She was not acting like my mom at all. She then became really lethargic and really sleepy. She would be talking to you and then her eyes would roll back in her head and she would fall asleep. She texted me some really random texts that didn't make any sense... something about Illinois.?? and Terri warming up the polio. ?? Which was funny but weird. Then finally she came out of the loopiness. She started to act like my mom again. They said that they thought the pain was coming from a "hot spot" on her liver that the cancer was causing. I went home thinking all was great and they would get this all under control and she would be going home.
The next morning, Jared and I went to the hospital, and everyone was sad. She just talked to the Doc. (I wasn't there... so this is all what other people have told me...) but he told her that there is a lot of fluid in her lungs which is making it hard to breathe. there is also fluid around her heart which is causing her heart to work twice as hard and start to enlarge. Then I also heart that she may have some fluid in her heart as well. He told her that this is serious. And basically she has weeks to months until it will take her life.
So not the news any of us wanted to hear. I've been crying a lot. I know Heavenly Father's plan for us, and I know we will all be together... but it still sucks. So that's where mom is right now. She is in the ICU. She hasn't been getting very good sleep and is very tired, but is still happy and smiling and such an inspiration to everyone. I love her so, so much.
The doctor is thinking about putting in a drain in her lungs to help with the fluid in them so she doesn't have to keep getting poked in the back with that huge needle to get the fluid out... which increases the chances of getting a punctured lung... but that's still in the works. Well, I'm going to go get ready so I can go see my mom. :)
Here are a few pics:
Last week, mom started to get some really bad pains in her abdomen. She called her doctor, and he said to go to the ER. So on Sunday night (the 19th), she went. She was thinking... ok, I'll go to the ER and then be home Monday or Tuesday. Not the case. She went in, was in EXTREME pain, so they gave her lots of meds. They didn't know what was causing the pain. They thought it might be the fluid in her lungs, so they drained it and started treating her with antibiotics for "pneumonia". Still had pain. They did a bunch of scans. She still had the pain. Then she had an allergic reaction to the antibiotic. Her heart rate jumped clear up and her other vitals went really low. They quickly got that under control, but the meds that they gave her made her really loopy and hallucinate. She was not acting like my mom at all. She then became really lethargic and really sleepy. She would be talking to you and then her eyes would roll back in her head and she would fall asleep. She texted me some really random texts that didn't make any sense... something about Illinois.?? and Terri warming up the polio. ?? Which was funny but weird. Then finally she came out of the loopiness. She started to act like my mom again. They said that they thought the pain was coming from a "hot spot" on her liver that the cancer was causing. I went home thinking all was great and they would get this all under control and she would be going home.
The next morning, Jared and I went to the hospital, and everyone was sad. She just talked to the Doc. (I wasn't there... so this is all what other people have told me...) but he told her that there is a lot of fluid in her lungs which is making it hard to breathe. there is also fluid around her heart which is causing her heart to work twice as hard and start to enlarge. Then I also heart that she may have some fluid in her heart as well. He told her that this is serious. And basically she has weeks to months until it will take her life.
So not the news any of us wanted to hear. I've been crying a lot. I know Heavenly Father's plan for us, and I know we will all be together... but it still sucks. So that's where mom is right now. She is in the ICU. She hasn't been getting very good sleep and is very tired, but is still happy and smiling and such an inspiration to everyone. I love her so, so much.
The doctor is thinking about putting in a drain in her lungs to help with the fluid in them so she doesn't have to keep getting poked in the back with that huge needle to get the fluid out... which increases the chances of getting a punctured lung... but that's still in the works. Well, I'm going to go get ready so I can go see my mom. :)
Here are a few pics:
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Blog addresses
Hi Everyone! :) So I was fixing my mom's blog because the background decided to disappear, and when I did, the list of friends and family's blogs that she had on the side disappeared. sheesh! My mom likes to stay updated on all her friends lives, so if you have a blog, let me or my mom know the URL so I can add it to her list on the side. You can send it to: jenni.skelton@yahoo.com or put it below as a comment. Thanks so much!
Jenni
Jenni
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Doctor Whirlwind
Wow what you have to do to get a trip to Star Valley..... Unbelievable. Yesterday, Jenni and I along with Cali headed to Provo to get blood tests and to get a bone strengthening shot. We got the results--which were quit low, but not real low... AKA-- I need to stay away from people. .. NO HUGGING... I am so sad, because I am a huggy person. Also, my Oxygen was only 82... very concerning that I am going to be at High altitude. So we left our Provo appointment and Jenni asked??? whats wrong mom? Nothing. Mom whats wrong? Kelly is leaving and I started to cry. I can't believe I cried. She is leaving Dr. Rich's office and her family is moving. I should take things so serious. I will miss her, she has taken care of me for the last 2 years.
After leaving Provo, we headed to Salt Lake for appointment number 2. My appointment was set for 11:30 we arrived at 11:05 we got into see the doctor at 1:15... FRUSTRATING, ANNOYING, UNPROFESSIONAL!!! I understand if a doctor is running late. I also understand its not so bad if the receptionist, acknowledges you and lets you know we are in the same room. But nothing.... Yes the waiting room cleared out three times while we waited patiently. Cali was a trooper... She laughed, and played, took a nap, diaper change, played again, talked up a storm and played with her grandma glori some more. At about 1:00 I was getting kinda ticked and hungry. I finally asked if the doctor had left the building or had an emergency or something. They said no she was just running behind. Behind, Behind, an hour and a half behind. Whoa.... That is just crazy behind... Though I must tell you that Dr. Rich still has this doctor beat. We have waited up to three hours for Dr, Rich so what you do is learn patience. Lots and Lots of patience. We finally got in to see the doctor and Cali wanted to be heard. She talked and talked and talked and talked some more. It was so cute. The doctor hurried our appointment to try to get back on schedule. She said there were overbooking of rooms. really..... I watched at least a dozen people come and go. Patience Gloria, Learn more patience.
We finished up my appointment at about 1:50 or so. We were not STARVING. (you know when you're so hungry that you stomach is growling and EVERYTHING looks good to you?) This is how Jenni and I were feeling. Just give us anything. We headed to Costco... ran out of diapers at the doctors appointment. After Costco we went across the street to Mimi's Cafe. We both wanted something huge, but we kept it in tact and went with something more reasonable.
So here it was 3:15 and we're FINALLY headed home. Cali had had it. She had a total melt down on the way home. She was crying so hard, I felt so bad for her. Jenni just kept it all in control. We took the IKEA exit and changed her clothes. She had a total poop attack. Jenni took care of her and settled her down, and we got back on the road again. Once again Total Melt Down. it was a long ride home.
So that was day one. We get to start all over again TODAY. Only this time I get to get a CT scan for possible blood clots in the lung. See what I men about going to Star Valley. I must have Doctors clearance.
After leaving Provo, we headed to Salt Lake for appointment number 2. My appointment was set for 11:30 we arrived at 11:05 we got into see the doctor at 1:15... FRUSTRATING, ANNOYING, UNPROFESSIONAL!!! I understand if a doctor is running late. I also understand its not so bad if the receptionist, acknowledges you and lets you know we are in the same room. But nothing.... Yes the waiting room cleared out three times while we waited patiently. Cali was a trooper... She laughed, and played, took a nap, diaper change, played again, talked up a storm and played with her grandma glori some more. At about 1:00 I was getting kinda ticked and hungry. I finally asked if the doctor had left the building or had an emergency or something. They said no she was just running behind. Behind, Behind, an hour and a half behind. Whoa.... That is just crazy behind... Though I must tell you that Dr. Rich still has this doctor beat. We have waited up to three hours for Dr, Rich so what you do is learn patience. Lots and Lots of patience. We finally got in to see the doctor and Cali wanted to be heard. She talked and talked and talked and talked some more. It was so cute. The doctor hurried our appointment to try to get back on schedule. She said there were overbooking of rooms. really..... I watched at least a dozen people come and go. Patience Gloria, Learn more patience.
We finished up my appointment at about 1:50 or so. We were not STARVING. (you know when you're so hungry that you stomach is growling and EVERYTHING looks good to you?) This is how Jenni and I were feeling. Just give us anything. We headed to Costco... ran out of diapers at the doctors appointment. After Costco we went across the street to Mimi's Cafe. We both wanted something huge, but we kept it in tact and went with something more reasonable.
So here it was 3:15 and we're FINALLY headed home. Cali had had it. She had a total melt down on the way home. She was crying so hard, I felt so bad for her. Jenni just kept it all in control. We took the IKEA exit and changed her clothes. She had a total poop attack. Jenni took care of her and settled her down, and we got back on the road again. Once again Total Melt Down. it was a long ride home.
So that was day one. We get to start all over again TODAY. Only this time I get to get a CT scan for possible blood clots in the lung. See what I men about going to Star Valley. I must have Doctors clearance.
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Chemo - toleration
I am on a chemo that I am taking orally. I do take it daily which is "okay." At least I don't have to go into the doctors office once a week and having an IV drip for hours. I am on this Fourteen days on the Chemo-- Seven days off. Believe or not I am tolerating the chemo quite well. I am on my second round of Chemo right now. I finish my round on Monday. I really have had no real nausea, side effects. After the third round the doctors will do more tests on me to see if the chemo is working. I do get really tired during the day. I am on oxygen all the time now. It kidda freaks people out, especially at church. I have an oxygen tank, a mask, and the hose come out of the mask. What a mess..... I am feeling better NOW then I did a year ago. Thank you to all those who have given me support Terry and I. We love you!
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Church New Surprise
A HUGE Surprise came to me this morning as Terry brought me the LDS Church News and a handful of tissues. "You may need these" he said.
In April of this year I received the "Alumni Administrator of the Year" from my Alma Mater, Utah State University. A reporter for my hometown newspaper, the Star Valley Independent wrote an article that appeared in May. Following it's appearance, she called me and asked if she could modify it and send it to the Church News. I agreed thinking that there is no way it will ever appear. How suprised am I??? I am also very humbled and honored and blessed. What a tender mercy. Thank you to all who have helped me and pray for me continually. I Love You All!
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