March 20, 2007
Tuesday
Hey Guys!! Today is March 20; I had my last Chemo treatment today!! YES! YES! YES! Thank you Lord! It is also my daughters birthday today, so happy birthday Cassie !! We love you. I really feel good today. We met with radiation Dr. Kurley Monday he said everything is looking like it is suppose to. My mouth is really sore inside, when my teeth touch my tongue it is very painful. My skin is peeling on my face where the radiation is hitting it. It looks like I have 2nd. Degree burns on my face. He told me it will take about 2 weeks after last treatment which is March 28 for my throat to heal to where I can begin to swallow and begin to try to eat. My weight Monday was 203 lbs. Met Tuesday with Chemo Dr. He said everything went as planned. I still haven’t lost any hair except at the bottom of my neckline. The Nurse said she was surprised that I was able to still talk, she said most patients are not able to at this point. She is still stunned why I haven’t lost my hair to. I asked her why I am still producing saliva and she said be thankful that you are. She said most patients at this point have dry mouth and it takes close to a year for it to come back, and they have to carry a water bottle with them all the time. So I give thanks to God for all this that he has brought me through. I don’t have to sleep with oxygen any more either! The light seems to be getting brighter everyday. Thanks everybody for your continued prayers, cards, calls, and concern. I will post next week after my last radiation!! May God bless you and your families.
Robert
Hello from me now, I am also grateful how well Robert is doing. I am in awe of him and his strength. As some of you are aware my father had sinus surgery yesterday, they removed his adenoids, tonsils and his uvula and they rotor rudered his sinuses. Dr. Oxford, the same surgeon who did Robert’s neck dissection did my Dad’s surgery. My dad had people telling him that this type surgery was the worst surgery you could have as far as pain goes. Well Sandi and I got him to the hospital Monday at 5:15 am and the surgery lasted for 4 hours and he was in recovery for 4 hours. He and Sandi were home this morning by about 10:00 am and our Dad is doing really well. Last time I talked to them Sandi was cooking hamburgers for dinner. It is amazing how well he is doing and I think we have the excellent surgeon Dr. Oxford as well Robert’s attitude as an example to contribute to his great recovery. Of course he has the best nurse in the world taking care of him also. Thanks Sandi!!!! Thanks again for all your special comments. We really appreciate them. And we are so looking forward to next Wednesday for Robert to ring the bell.
Judy
Ps. Robert’s favorite driver Jimmy Johnson has won 2 races since Andrew gave him that @#$% hat. It sits right on top of our TV, so when I watch my NASCAR races I have to look at that @#$% hat. Lisa Garvin (a Jr. Fan) made me promise that I would hide that @#$% hat Sunday before the race, and if that does not work, when her and William come back to visit we are going to use the @#$% hat to start our camp fire. Go # 2 Miller Lite Dodge - Kurt Busch 2004 NASCAR Champion!!!
I have attached some pictures… Robert’s last chemo treatment and how we spent St. Patrick’s Day!!
Tuesday
Hey Guys!! Today is March 20; I had my last Chemo treatment today!! YES! YES! YES! Thank you Lord! It is also my daughters birthday today, so happy birthday Cassie !! We love you. I really feel good today. We met with radiation Dr. Kurley Monday he said everything is looking like it is suppose to. My mouth is really sore inside, when my teeth touch my tongue it is very painful. My skin is peeling on my face where the radiation is hitting it. It looks like I have 2nd. Degree burns on my face. He told me it will take about 2 weeks after last treatment which is March 28 for my throat to heal to where I can begin to swallow and begin to try to eat. My weight Monday was 203 lbs. Met Tuesday with Chemo Dr. He said everything went as planned. I still haven’t lost any hair except at the bottom of my neckline. The Nurse said she was surprised that I was able to still talk, she said most patients are not able to at this point. She is still stunned why I haven’t lost my hair to. I asked her why I am still producing saliva and she said be thankful that you are. She said most patients at this point have dry mouth and it takes close to a year for it to come back, and they have to carry a water bottle with them all the time. So I give thanks to God for all this that he has brought me through. I don’t have to sleep with oxygen any more either! The light seems to be getting brighter everyday. Thanks everybody for your continued prayers, cards, calls, and concern. I will post next week after my last radiation!! May God bless you and your families.
Robert
Hello from me now, I am also grateful how well Robert is doing. I am in awe of him and his strength. As some of you are aware my father had sinus surgery yesterday, they removed his adenoids, tonsils and his uvula and they rotor rudered his sinuses. Dr. Oxford, the same surgeon who did Robert’s neck dissection did my Dad’s surgery. My dad had people telling him that this type surgery was the worst surgery you could have as far as pain goes. Well Sandi and I got him to the hospital Monday at 5:15 am and the surgery lasted for 4 hours and he was in recovery for 4 hours. He and Sandi were home this morning by about 10:00 am and our Dad is doing really well. Last time I talked to them Sandi was cooking hamburgers for dinner. It is amazing how well he is doing and I think we have the excellent surgeon Dr. Oxford as well Robert’s attitude as an example to contribute to his great recovery. Of course he has the best nurse in the world taking care of him also. Thanks Sandi!!!! Thanks again for all your special comments. We really appreciate them. And we are so looking forward to next Wednesday for Robert to ring the bell.
Judy
Ps. Robert’s favorite driver Jimmy Johnson has won 2 races since Andrew gave him that @#$% hat. It sits right on top of our TV, so when I watch my NASCAR races I have to look at that @#$% hat. Lisa Garvin (a Jr. Fan) made me promise that I would hide that @#$% hat Sunday before the race, and if that does not work, when her and William come back to visit we are going to use the @#$% hat to start our camp fire. Go # 2 Miller Lite Dodge - Kurt Busch 2004 NASCAR Champion!!!
I have attached some pictures… Robert’s last chemo treatment and how we spent St. Patrick’s Day!!
6 comments:
Great report! So happy to hear you are doing well...can't believe you still have your stinkin hair! I bet God thought about how ugly you would be without it so he decided to consider those of us that have to look at you and let you keep it. hehe ;0) Glad to see you got to ride on St Patties...we did too and LOVED it!
By the way that was from Tammy JO...I forgot to put that on there...
Robert,
That is so good to hear! The saliva stuff is great news. That is one thing that I haven't talked about too much in my blog was how bad loosing my saliva was. Most people don't realize how important it is. Since you are as far along as you are, it sounds like you'll be fine. Which is an answered prayer. It sounds like you have made through pretty well and that is really great news! We will all continue you pray that you progress as you have been. That is wonderful news and you are in inspiration to many!
Chris Beegle
Robert and Judy,
This is my favorite post thus far. You have made it through the toughest part and are inches away from the finish line.. and with your hair and saliva in tact. I had talked with Chris about the saliva thing and was worried about that and I am thankful you still have it.. I am going to pray for Chris to return soon too. Speaking of I can't wait for you to feel better and have a chance to meet Chris. He and Melissa are amazing just like you two and I am so thankful you had them to inspire and help you with any questions you have had. God does work in mysterious ways and he is always present. Roberto if Judy has an emergency you tell her to call me next time.... you guys are a hop and skip away from me and there is nothing I wouldn't do for the two of you. I hope to see you both soon..
hugs lisa
Hey guys!
It is so nice to see such a good posting on you Robert. Every day I have been looking to see the latest on you and wondering when we would see more pics. Even though I talk to you both...it's just good to see it on here too. So far Grandpa Tucker is doing fine. I am really surprised how well he is doing. Mimi and Pawpaw came over today and he ragged on me a bit. You better not brag on my nursing too much. He got choked at dinner last night and was turning beet red and I just sat there and laughed. I asked him if I needed to do the hymlich maneuver or what and he was not amused. He said I have no sympathy for him at all. I guess he just isn't as good a patient as you were Robert. He picked up those darn cigarettes and when he did....I decided then he was going to get a hard time from me. So, he could use some pointers from you on how to overcome adversity and be strong to fight the fight.
Well, better go check on him. Glad to see your doing good. Look forward to seeing you both Easter!!!
Love ya'll Kisses!!!!
Man, oh man, what a report!! I am so glad to hear how well you are doing fella. Just hang in there, it won't be long now, (Thats what they told the monkey when he got his tail in the lawnmower). love you guys
Al
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