CAPTAIN POOLIE

Poorly Photoshopped indeed.

 

I work with a wonderful nurse named Barbara.  She’s a very up to date woman with information I didn’t take in the first time she told me.  “Lymphoma always comes back,” she said.

Poolie’s Lymphoma has returned.  This newest hospitalization was in La Jolla because the wait to get into the ER was over an hour.  The flu here is an epidemic.  She’s back at her usual hospital now with news that the lymphoma has returned, there is a tumor on her spine, and she is now paralyzed from the waist down.

The day they discovered it, they tattooed her and began radiation.  She’s in tears thinking she will be stuck in a wheel chair for the rest of her life.  I am acutely aware that Lymphoma always returns.

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Himself:  Feeling very good.  Made dinner appointment for his Birthday, took day off to take me to the eye doc on the 19th, Saw Poolie at the hospital last night.

Herself:  Literally everyone at the hospital was wearing a mask.  Security was at the door greeting all visitors with masks.  It was a Frightening experience.  I’m waiting for a CT scan appointment.  Dentist today.

Reading:  Nothing at this exact second.

Gratitude’s:  That I’m only wearing out.

 

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January 11, 2018

I send you lots of good thoughs… be strong.

January 11, 2018

I have an issue with providers that use the term, “always”. Medicine has very few absolutes. (The truth is that an average of 25% of different types of lymphomas recur, so it is not the Sword of Damocles that the pessimists would make it out to be.) It’s important to discuss the numbers with the patients, and give them a realistic world view. of their condition.

January 11, 2018

Your poor Poolie! She certainly has had enough trouble. And you are so aware why? In my thoughts and prayers, the both of you.

January 11, 2018

@Mage B: I am sorry to hear of Poolie’s Lymphoma returning. I shall put her in my prayers starting today. Hope ya’ll get over the Flu asap!! Take good care of YOU!!

January 11, 2018

Well, dammit. Life can be so painful. I am sorry. Hoping for the best for her. And keeping fingers crossed for the wearing out.

January 12, 2018

Me too. Hugs.