Urgent Prayers Needed for RedMDer's Beautiful Wife, Lynn [Update 214, 269, 373, 502. 551]

Free Republic | Friday, March 28, 2014 | onyx

[miserare]

Many prayers up for strength and grace and hope while doing the ongoing treatments.

I have a dear niece, Christie, going thru the same thing right now. I will pray for Lynn every time I pray for Christie ...which is several times a day.

[RedMDer]

And also with you.
Thank you very much.

[RedMDer]

God bless you and your niece.

[Myrddin]

A few practical suggestions on the radiation treatment. The vomiting from having it applied to my abdomen persisted for 4 to 6 hours commencing about 30 minutes after the treatment. Eat a good meal that is fully digested before you go for the treatment. No sense in adding to the material that will be ejected. At 1200 rads, the diarrhea sets in. I found Compazine was helpful for the nausea. My treated area extended from sternum to pubic bone with the spine/pelvis getting some major hits. As such, a blood draw was done before each radiation treatment to make sure I hadn't dropped below a safe threshold due to bone marrow damage. My physical vitality was impacted for 2 years after the treatment. I could speed skate for 7 hours a day before the treatment and could not complete a single circuit of a skating rink floor afterwards. Two years later, I was able to mow the lawn again. Be patient. You will have no energy. If you need to vomit after a treatment, do it. Get the toxic crap out of your stomach. Holding it back is no virtue. It needs to go.

My experience dates back to 1985. The treatment was successful. The road back was slow. The only thing more wearing than the treatment is having people ask you how your are feeling over and over. Be a good sport and provide a single point of contact for your wife so she doesn't have to endure constantly recounting the experience to a crowd of well meaning friends and family.

[KGeorge]

Thanks so much for the update! Prayers ongoing. God Bless you both & Keep you close.

[jch10]

Yes, thanks!

[RedMDer]

Thank you very much. God Bless.

[RedMDer]

[RedMDer]

We had a consultation with the radiologist. Lynn will have radiation 5 days a week for 7 weeks starting on the 14th along with the chemo 3 days a week for 4 more weeks.
We both know that it will be a long road to recovery. My biggest part in all of this is really just to support her in any way that I can. There is some good news though. Lynn slept on her right side the past few nights for the first time in at least 6 months because it was uncomfortable. Maybe that is some small sign that the treatments are working.
She will be pretty much confined to home except for the hospital and Dr. visits. She will be vulnerable to infections during the treatments and for some time after that. We also have to consider the oxygen supply. So far we have a machine at home but only one 6 hour bottle and two 3 hour bottles when not at home or if we lose electricity. There is also a home nurse to check vitals on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Also, our dear friend onyx's husband is in the hospital. Please pray for DrO and onyx.
Prayer request for onyx's husband

[fatima]

((((((Hugs))))))

[onedoug]

Praying on....

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you for keeping us informed. Prayers continue...

[freekitty]

Prayers being said.

[boycott]

Continued prayers for her and the family.

[gitmo]

Prayed

[Marine_Uncle]

Glad to hear you have a little good news to report regarding your wife. Lord willing it shall continue to be good news as time goes by.
Onyx's husband and her, also have been prayed for per the post you reference. Take take.

[Bigg Red]

Thank you for the update.

Prayers continue for you and Lynn and your family.

Thank you for the update on our own dear onyx.

[Jane Long]

Thanks for the update. Glad to hear the good news of Lynn’s comfort! Prayers continuing for her....for His healing touch to be upon Lynn and His guidance and wisdom to be upon all of her docs and caregivers and His peace and confidence to be with both you and Lynn.
In Jesus’ name.

Thanks for the link for our dear onyx’ Dr O. Prayers up.

[bramps]

Strength and prayers to both of you.

[rockinqsranch]

Prayers continue for Lynn, you, and your family.

Thanks for the note on Dr. O. We also pray for his recovery as well.