Hello all,
The wireless router has been out here so I couldn't get online to update everyone until today. The day got away from me and now we're getting ready to head to bed, so I'll share some more updates and stories tomorrow. Just wanted to let everyone know that all is well here. Mom is doing great! She has started to have some healing reactions, or "flare ups" as the Doctors here call them. This is when the body has a reaction to the toxins being pulled out of the kidneys and liver. Some examples are fevers and aches or symptoms like mom experienced during chemo, though not nearly as bad. The last few days have been peppered with these little episodes, but overall she is great and the Doctors are very happy with her progress.
The most exciting update today is that mom is off all 6 of her medications! Crazy! Doctor Ramos (my favorite...he is very silly and fun) is so proud of her and we found out at dinner today that he was bragging to all of the other patients about how well the lady in room 9 is doing. That's mom! She isn't taking ANYTHING other than the natural supplements prescribed by the Doctors here. Just 5 days ago she was on blood pressure medication!!! She is officially au naturel! Congrats mummy!
That's all for now...we're beat! Tomorrow I'll be back with more updates about yoga, cooking classes, learning how to give B12 shots and an adventure to a local store called Uno De Precio to find some flip flops. (There was an unfortunate incident by the pool today - I tripped, took a digger, cut my toe and broke a flop. I knew it was too good to be true that I hadn't injured myself yet!)
Love to all,
k
So thrilled to read your update! Way to go Sis! Katie, I'm thankful beyond measure that you are there with your Mom! Glad you were not badly hurt! Still can hop that plane if needed ya know!
ReplyDeleteSo good to have a little update! Love ya! Great job on the no meds, Aunnie!
ReplyDeleteOuch! Take care of your tootsie, Katie Lynn. Be gentle with yourself, as well as with your Mom. Mimi says!
ReplyDeleteSuch good news otherwise. Love your blog, especially when it's filled with good news.
so good to hear things are going so well....been a little worried that i hadn;t heard for a while keep up the good work teresa love u
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ReplyDeleteOh my clumsy Katie Baby. I am so sorry I wasn't there to help nurse your wounds or at least help carry you back up the field...oh wait sorry I was reliving a memory from our childhood. SO glad you are fine. Hope you picked out cute new flip flops.
ReplyDeleteNO MEDS!!! Aunnie I am so proud. Great job! Praise God!! Keep working hard and when the tough moments come remember that you have us all behind you and loving you so much.
I love you my girls and am so happy you are able to share with us again. Hope to hear more soon!
Way to go Auntie!!! The Macs here are all praying for you girls and your fam. Kate...hope you didn't get any rocks stuck between your toes during your fall! Oh the memories :)
ReplyDeleteSending buckets full of hugs and kisses to you both...love you
Excuse me while I talk to Grammie for a minute....Great job Gram for being a "blogger"' You always have been so current! love you too!