Well, I definitely don’t recommend it, but the side effects from radiation are serving as a great weight loss program for me right now. 🤣😭😔
Seriously….if I don’t joke about it, I will cry.
Saturday night we called the radiation oncologist oncall and he said we could go the ER and get fluids and pain meds, or he could give us a prescription for liquid Oxycodone that I could take so I could tolerate drinking fluids. Tom found a pharmacy open late and got the prescription for me.
I’ve been trying to just take 5ml every 4 hours, but if I still can’t handle the pain when I drink, I can take more.
Today I have been able to drink 2 Ensures, about a half cup of chocolate pudding and a little apple juice. I’m going to try another Ensure for dinner, maybe a little something else as well. It’s not much.
The medicine makes me very tired and itchy. So between that and the bennadryl I’m really weak and light headed. I pretty much have been laying/sitting on my bed for the past few days. The Dr. said I should be feeling better by the weekend, which is discouraging.
I have been reaching out for help, especially driving the kids places, as I am unable to drive this drugged up. I am thankful this is temporary, but I will admit, it has been a very, very hard few days. Because of the medicine I’m not really able to think about much, which I am thankful for. Still taking one moment at a time…
Tomorrow I have a Dr. apt. via phone with my nautropath and am also trying to get into the infusion center to get 2 liters of fluid. Right now they have no appointments available, but the radiation oncolology nurse is going to call again in the morning and try and get me in. I am trying really hard to stay hydrated enough to stay out of the hospital. I will go in one other time this week for an additional 2 liters as well.
Tom took great care of me over the weekend and I had help from friends today. Thank you to everyone who has helped at the last minute. I will be reaching out more this week. ♥️♥️
If you are local and would be willing to drive one of our girls someplace or take me to an appointment when Tom can’t, will you message me so I can create a list? I know many of you have reached out already, but I think I need to get a bit more organized. ♥️ Thanks friends!
As you pray, will you please pray my esophagus will heal quickly so I can eat and drink without pain? Please also pray that I will be able to get an appointment to get some fluids tomorrow. Also, please pray that we will not be discouraged.
Jennifer, I will pray for you. Again I am so sorry you have to go though this and be so young. You little girls need you. I wished I lived near you to help you.
Praying you will find some kinda relief from pain. Praying your throat will enable to to eat and drink with some ease. Praying for strength for you . We are thinking and pray for you on a daily bases. Hoping you will get all the help you need . Stay strong Jennifer. ❤️
Oh, yes, my friend, I will pray!
I am praying daily for each need you share but also for those unspoken. God bless you and comfort you, Jennifer. May His strong arms undergird you. With love, Bonnie
Praying for you. Aunt carol.
Praying for you and your requests, Jennifer. This is such a difficult time and I grieve with you with the pain you are experiencing.
Praying God will cover you with His warm healing white. Father we ask You to please fulfill Jennifer’s needs Father you know what her needs are please see into her heart and know she loves you very much Father. I ask you this in Jesus precious name Amen
Morning Jennifer,
Gary and I will pray for everything you’ve requested and we will leave every other detail, that we may not see or know about to His Sovereign plan and provision!
May He be the lifter of your head, and a Shield about you this very day!
Psalm 3:3-5
Praying importunately ✝️⚓️❤️
Jennifer, I am praying. I am so sorry you are suffering. I so wish I could be there to help. Much love, so much love to you and Tom and the girls.
John 16:33 I have told you these things, so that in my you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.
Praying for peace for you.
Jennifer, I am praying for you. Wish I could carry your burden for a little while to give you a break. I feel so helpless because I live in another state. Know I hold you and your family in my heart and in my prayers. My love is eternally yours.
Praying for you so earnestly. Tears welled up as I read this blog. I can’t even imagine what you are going thru. Praying you get the help you have asked for. Also praying for Tom and the girls. May He so be your comforter.