It was hard at times and I almost gave up , but now I am planning a Disney World Trip w/my Grand kids and Great Grand kids ...
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Thursday, August 25, 2011
The best news EVER for Geno type 1a
Went 2 see my Dr. and he told me the good news . I am Virus free ! My Virus Level was in the Millions ! The Teleprevire has knocked my Virus out ! It is a new drug for None Responders . In 8 Weeks my Virus is gone. Now I have to take the Teleprevire for one more month and Chemo shots once a week for the next 6 Month and Ribiviren Pills .
It was hard at times and I almost gave up , but now I am planning a Disney World Trip w/my Grand kids and Great Grand kids ...
It was hard at times and I almost gave up , but now I am planning a Disney World Trip w/my Grand kids and Great Grand kids ...
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
8 Weeks on Treatment
I know I am a little late posting this ; 4 some reason I had to really make myself 2 do my Shot ! I waited til' after 10 PM and also waited to the last Minute with my " Wonder Pills "
Because I know that with each pill I take my Rash is getting worse and with each shot I get weaker . But what the heck ; I did it .
I will have some Answers in less then 14 Hours . I hope I can sleep tonight . I am so anxious about my Dr. Visit .
MY RASH from the Medicine for Hep C
Here comes something gross ! I can not believe that I feel like I am on Fire ....
Had to make these pictures just so you all can see what it looks like
I am on FIRE ! OATMEAL Bath and spray is the only thing that helps a little .....
I can't wait 2 see my Dr. tomorrow !
Had to make these pictures just so you all can see what it looks like
I am on FIRE ! OATMEAL Bath and spray is the only thing that helps a little .....
I can't wait 2 see my Dr. tomorrow !
My Husbands response 2 UPS
Back 2 last week when my Medication did not come on time ; my Husband wrote a sign and left it by the door for the UPS People . I had no glue that he did that . When UPS came and brought my Stuff I saw this Cardboard sign 4 the first time . Here is something 2 smile about !
His spelling was off ( no spell check ) But instead of beat on the door until the dogs go nuts , he wrote " beat the dog til they go nuts ! UPS Guy and me both laughed so hard !
His spelling was off ( no spell check ) But instead of beat on the door until the dogs go nuts , he wrote " beat the dog til they go nuts ! UPS Guy and me both laughed so hard !
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Another day in the ER ....
Never in my Life have I ever felt like this ! My first 7 Weeks of Treatment where not bad at all. I was so positive about everything that I just knew I would slay the " Dragon" I know it is important to stay positive . But I am the weakest link and don't know how to deal with this crap anymore ! My Rash has now spread all over my Body , my arms my legs, my back and my neck . Husband went to Drugstore and got me Benadryl and Bath soak ( Oatmeal will help ! Most of my Advice and Support I get from Teri Gottlieb's Website on Facebook.
I have finally stopped itching , Husband sprayed me with stinky stuff and it worked . My back is bloody from scratching and I am getting little Blisters. Someone told me that when I see Blisters 2 go to the ER right away. In the mean time I am still weak ... Mimi , I am so sorry that I missed your call but I will be in touch as soon as I have spoken to my Dr. I miss you all and thank u all for the wonderful encouraging words ...
I have finally stopped itching , Husband sprayed me with stinky stuff and it worked . My back is bloody from scratching and I am getting little Blisters. Someone told me that when I see Blisters 2 go to the ER right away. In the mean time I am still weak ... Mimi , I am so sorry that I missed your call but I will be in touch as soon as I have spoken to my Dr. I miss you all and thank u all for the wonderful encouraging words ...
5 more Days before my Dr. will see me !
I haven't written anything since last Wednesday . I just went in my Cocoon and try to stay in Bed . I have no strength ... my body feels so weak and my spirit is broken...
I spend Hours just laying in Bed and praying .. I woke up Thursday and noticed a Rash that is halfway around my whole Body Every inch of my Body is itching ... My God people ; I don't think I can wait until Thursday . I got out of the ER on Monday August 15th . My Appointment is the 24th of August .
My Dr. has not called at all ! Yeah, I am pissed , and I am so angry that I am afraid that I will just blow up when I see him .
Needless 2 say : My poor Husband don't know what else to do !
Maybe it was the craziest Idea to write this stupid Blog. ..
I spend Hours just laying in Bed and praying .. I woke up Thursday and noticed a Rash that is halfway around my whole Body Every inch of my Body is itching ... My God people ; I don't think I can wait until Thursday . I got out of the ER on Monday August 15th . My Appointment is the 24th of August .
My Dr. has not called at all ! Yeah, I am pissed , and I am so angry that I am afraid that I will just blow up when I see him .
Needless 2 say : My poor Husband don't know what else to do !
Maybe it was the craziest Idea to write this stupid Blog. ..
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
What do you do when you just don't want 2 go on ?
I know it sounds crazy but I feel so drained and disappointed that I feel pretty hopeless today. I feel so weak again and I am shocked that my Doctor would not be able to talk 2 me
The Receptionist was a real snotty BIATCH ( sorry , my Blog , my Words ) and if I find out that the message was not passed on to him I will blow another Casket .
The Emergency Doctor told me that my Platelets where down to 20 and to instantly go see my Doctor the next day .... Well, I am very down about it and feel like a Number again.
I am not sure if I can make it through this Treatment or if I even want to go on period . But I do know one thing : I had a wonderful Life and all my Affairs are in Order ! ( Just being organized ) I am not at peace but I feel like I am going in the right direction , in my Mind ...
The Receptionist was a real snotty BIATCH ( sorry , my Blog , my Words ) and if I find out that the message was not passed on to him I will blow another Casket .
The Emergency Doctor told me that my Platelets where down to 20 and to instantly go see my Doctor the next day .... Well, I am very down about it and feel like a Number again.
I am not sure if I can make it through this Treatment or if I even want to go on period . But I do know one thing : I had a wonderful Life and all my Affairs are in Order ! ( Just being organized ) I am not at peace but I feel like I am going in the right direction , in my Mind ...
Monday, August 15, 2011
My Meds never came FRIDAY !
Boy , am I pissed ! Friday I was home all day , and the UPS Lady left a notice in my Mailbox to let me know she was unable to deliver the Package . She came by today and honked the Horn ! Never did she come to the door , I went out and I told her where to shove this package because all my Medication was spoiled. I ripped the Box open and showed her the shots that where hot as hell ! Not usable ! She was rude and I just let her have it . I told her that this Medication costs between $ 40- 60 000 ! She left me standing there with my Package , in tears and left ...
Well I got on the phone with UPS waited on the phone for 30 Minutes to finally get a person to speak to. By then I was so damn mad I actually think that they heard that in my voice ( LOL )
Again I was put on hold ! Finally I was able to put a complaint in against the Driver ! Then I called my Pharmaceutical Company and told them what happened , they promised that they will send me new Medication and not to take the one that came today ! Then UPS called back and gave me a Tracking Number for my Complained and insured me to have a talk with the Driver and there will be a Investigation ! I said " I sure hope so ; because it was the drivers Fault for not coming to the door instead of honking the horn . I am glad my Husband was not here because he would have been so embarrassed because I was so loud ! I don't care . .. This Treatment is kicking my ass all of a sudden and I don't have any strength ! I called my Dr. and just talked to the receptionist and she told me to go to the ER Immediately .
Then I called the Nurse of Pegasus and she was so nice and calmed me down pretty much. Her Name was Pam and she is a registered Nurse . So, I am feeling somewhat better but still weak but not like I am dying . So, now I will lay down and drink as much water as I can ... God help me ... Keep me strong and keep me alive !
Phone just rang and it is a woman name Teri from UPS she started to get really load with me like she was speaking to a person with no hearing ! She said that the delivery Driver said that my Iron Gate ( Burglar Bar ) was locked and she rang the doorbell . So not true
So then I told her not to take up for her Driver, after I told her that I was home I asked her if she is calling me a Liar 2 now ! So, that was a short phone call . On my way 2 ER now
Well I got on the phone with UPS waited on the phone for 30 Minutes to finally get a person to speak to. By then I was so damn mad I actually think that they heard that in my voice ( LOL )
Again I was put on hold ! Finally I was able to put a complaint in against the Driver ! Then I called my Pharmaceutical Company and told them what happened , they promised that they will send me new Medication and not to take the one that came today ! Then UPS called back and gave me a Tracking Number for my Complained and insured me to have a talk with the Driver and there will be a Investigation ! I said " I sure hope so ; because it was the drivers Fault for not coming to the door instead of honking the horn . I am glad my Husband was not here because he would have been so embarrassed because I was so loud ! I don't care . .. This Treatment is kicking my ass all of a sudden and I don't have any strength ! I called my Dr. and just talked to the receptionist and she told me to go to the ER Immediately .
Then I called the Nurse of Pegasus and she was so nice and calmed me down pretty much. Her Name was Pam and she is a registered Nurse . So, I am feeling somewhat better but still weak but not like I am dying . So, now I will lay down and drink as much water as I can ... God help me ... Keep me strong and keep me alive !
Phone just rang and it is a woman name Teri from UPS she started to get really load with me like she was speaking to a person with no hearing ! She said that the delivery Driver said that my Iron Gate ( Burglar Bar ) was locked and she rang the doorbell . So not true
So then I told her not to take up for her Driver, after I told her that I was home I asked her if she is calling me a Liar 2 now ! So, that was a short phone call . On my way 2 ER now
Sunday, August 14, 2011
3 days in Bed ... get's old
Wednesday , Thursday and Friday I spend in Bed ... I was so weak that I couldn't even think straight. I kept sleeping and then just laying around thinking . No TV..... Just darkness and me and my Dogs ...
People are not always what they seem to be !
Sometimes we believe that everybody is good and decent . But we live and learn and find out that sometimes what we see people is not how people really are . I much rather forget about Saturday and the disappointment I felt when my Friend who I was trying to treat suddenly tried to take Advantage of me . I gave her $ 40 Dollars to play with and 20 Minutes later she asked me if I could lend her $ 20 I said I couldn't . Then I won a few bucks and she asked me again I gave her $ 20 and told her to be ready to eat in 30 Minutes because I was already aggravated . Then I found out that my Coupons where no good so I had to pay cash for the Meals $ 60 . I couldn't wait to leave there ! And I don't think I will ever do that again !
Friday, August 12, 2011
I don't participate in Life anymore
I know the symptoms ; I am very depressed for what ever reason ! It doesn't matter but I have to get a grip on this . What the hell is wrong with me ? I don't want to admit it but the drugs are finally getting to me again .
Again it is a familiar feeling , because I felt like that when I was on the other Treatment . Please don't miss understand me , but I have been feeling so week and just want to be alone ! I want nobody around me ! I just need a attitude adjustment and I don't know where to turn right now.
I will always feel like a Have a stamp on my Forehead .
Why I am I so weak suddenly ? 6 Week's in Treatment and it is tolerable but please people get on Anti Depressant , get double Dosages .
Well , I made up my Mind and take a old Friend ( we go back 2 over 20 Years } I invited her for tomorrow and I want to treat her to Casino and a nice Meal . She is 62 and has had a terrible couple of Years . Something tells me that I need to this !
Again it is a familiar feeling , because I felt like that when I was on the other Treatment . Please don't miss understand me , but I have been feeling so week and just want to be alone ! I want nobody around me ! I just need a attitude adjustment and I don't know where to turn right now.
I will always feel like a Have a stamp on my Forehead .
Why I am I so weak suddenly ? 6 Week's in Treatment and it is tolerable but please people get on Anti Depressant , get double Dosages .
Well , I made up my Mind and take a old Friend ( we go back 2 over 20 Years } I invited her for tomorrow and I want to treat her to Casino and a nice Meal . She is 62 and has had a terrible couple of Years . Something tells me that I need to this !
Thursday, August 11, 2011
What a day...
Really feel like I am on Fire ... Like Eminem sings .. Went to the Air force base since we found out that you can not have the Id Cards done at Stennis . So we had to drive all the way to Keessler Air force Base in Biloxi again . Well, not much you can do when you need the extension for your Id Card . So we had no problems get the Id Card but had to wait for finger printing . We went and ate a slice of Pizza and he said he be right back . DON'T DO THAT TO ME ! 30 Minutes later he was still not back I got madder and madder . So I walked around which wasn't pleasant considering I have PROBLEMS IN A STRANGE AREA
So needless 2 say , the whole trip home we didn't talk. I really had nuttin <<< (my word ) to say .Then we got home around 5 PM and I went to Bed . Personal problems will bring you down deeper and faster then anything else can. I wanted to go to the Thrift store but he didn't. That is just fine with me ! I have a I d Card forever now . So that was the last time he had to be a prick....
I slept for a couple of hours , ate a Banana and 2 Protein shakes . And stayed in a coma .
So needless 2 say , the whole trip home we didn't talk. I really had nuttin <<< (my word ) to say .Then we got home around 5 PM and I went to Bed . Personal problems will bring you down deeper and faster then anything else can. I wanted to go to the Thrift store but he didn't. That is just fine with me ! I have a I d Card forever now . So that was the last time he had to be a prick....
I slept for a couple of hours , ate a Banana and 2 Protein shakes . And stayed in a coma .
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Today is Tuedsay ! Yuk,,,
Well, I did my 6th shot . Feeling a little blue but I am confidant that I will beat this ! I did sleep most of the day , after I went for Blood tests . On the 24th I have my next Appointment with my Dr. I am anxious and nervous , scared and confidant ! Weird ; all in one I know that this will be must last chance of beating this Virus that changed my Life forever.
But it will not defeat me : )
I have noticed that my fuse is very short ; well, I have no patience and I need to learn not to explode . But I wait and wait and then you can stick a Fork in me ; because I am done !
Like I said in one of my other Posts : It is not easy to live with a Veteran that has PTSD and is Bi Polar . He is very moody right now and I am worried because there is nothing I can do right now . He had to see a shrink from VA and after 2 weeks she was gone ; then he opened up to another one for the last 3 Month , now she is gone . Yeah, he has every right to be pissed . So now he don't want to go at all , is sick and tired of being bounced around and I can't blame him.... But I have no Patience right now . You want to change things " Write, send it to the paper , write and tell your congress people and your elected official . Don't just let it go ... You have to fight those Bastards ; for what you untitled 2. What you were promised ! Anyway don't get me started !
Back to my shot... I make him participate now , by making him hold my fat spot so I can inject .
Well, for those who are trying to get on this Treatment : You will be surprised , it is not as bad as the old Treatments .
Stay positive don't let nobody bring you down .
But it will not defeat me : )
I have noticed that my fuse is very short ; well, I have no patience and I need to learn not to explode . But I wait and wait and then you can stick a Fork in me ; because I am done !
Like I said in one of my other Posts : It is not easy to live with a Veteran that has PTSD and is Bi Polar . He is very moody right now and I am worried because there is nothing I can do right now . He had to see a shrink from VA and after 2 weeks she was gone ; then he opened up to another one for the last 3 Month , now she is gone . Yeah, he has every right to be pissed . So now he don't want to go at all , is sick and tired of being bounced around and I can't blame him.... But I have no Patience right now . You want to change things " Write, send it to the paper , write and tell your congress people and your elected official . Don't just let it go ... You have to fight those Bastards ; for what you untitled 2. What you were promised ! Anyway don't get me started !
Back to my shot... I make him participate now , by making him hold my fat spot so I can inject .
Well, for those who are trying to get on this Treatment : You will be surprised , it is not as bad as the old Treatments .
Stay positive don't let nobody bring you down .
Monday, August 8, 2011
2012 is coming soon .....
To even think that a Man who leaves his wife when she tells him she has cancer , could lead our Country ; makes me sick to my stomach ! Ok, I am on a political Rampage today ! 'But what do we have to pick from ? Bachman lives in her own little world and so does Mitt and Gingrich ... Well , I don't vote for either of them that's for sure .
The Crimes of G W Bush !
Why am I bleeding so easy ?
For the last couple of weeks I am having a lot of Nose Bleeds. It is kinda weird, when it happens ; because it comes without a warning . I just run for Paper Towels , I made a appointment with my Dr. for the 24th of this month . Yes it will be my " Moment of truth " Week . Going into my sixth week tomorrow ! God please let my Virus be gone ! I need some good news ...
My Official Bucket List
My Treatment would be half as stress full if my Husband wouldn't be a Veteran with PTSD, RLS , Depression , Bi Polar and a Heart Patient. No, it's not a " bitch about the Husband " day its just life ! Between being a care taker and never knowing if I wake up w/ Dr. Heckel, or Mr. Hide , my nerves are pretty much shot the passed 2 days.
I am very worried that the peace I have been feeling for the last 5 weeks just went out the window . But don't worry I will keep on trucking. This Treatment is just to important 4 me .
Bucket List
1.) Disney World
w/ da Great Grand kids and Grand kids
2.) Jumping out of a plane with my Grandson Jason
3.) Making one more trip to Germany ( really just want 2 see my sister again )
4.) Making peace with 3 people
5.) Going 2 Texas 2 c my Friend Doris
6.) Go 2 the Zoo
7.) Going back to South Dakota
8.) Straighten my WILL out
9.) Jello Stone with Camryn
10.) Walk on the Beach ...
11.) Tell my REAL Friends that I love them
12.) See Rhonda's Grave again
13.) Watch my Great Grand kids graduate
14.) Make 20 Beach Gifts 4 Friends
15.) Make the CD's 4 Mothers day 2011
16.) Make 20 Kitchen Witches
17.) Do something really selfless for somebody every month
18.) GET WELL
19.) Stop and smell the Flowers
I am very worried that the peace I have been feeling for the last 5 weeks just went out the window . But don't worry I will keep on trucking. This Treatment is just to important 4 me .
Bucket List
1.) Disney World
w/ da Great Grand kids and Grand kids
2.) Jumping out of a plane with my Grandson Jason
3.) Making one more trip to Germany ( really just want 2 see my sister again )
4.) Making peace with 3 people
5.) Going 2 Texas 2 c my Friend Doris
6.) Go 2 the Zoo
7.) Going back to South Dakota
8.) Straighten my WILL out
9.) Jello Stone with Camryn
10.) Walk on the Beach ...
11.) Tell my REAL Friends that I love them
12.) See Rhonda's Grave again
13.) Watch my Great Grand kids graduate
14.) Make 20 Beach Gifts 4 Friends
15.) Make the CD's 4 Mothers day 2011
16.) Make 20 Kitchen Witches
17.) Do something really selfless for somebody every month
18.) GET WELL
19.) Stop and smell the Flowers
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Am I alone in this ?
Today is one of these days , where I am just fed up ! I have to ask myself : am I really in this alone ? Why can't a spouse understand what You are going through ? It could be less stress full if your spouse supports you . But I guess that is 2 much 2 ask sometimes ! Maybe I just ask 4 to much ....
I know one thing : this decease has changed me so much ! I don't eat shit anymore , I will no longer be the little Lady that gives in all the time . I have grown so much in the last 5 weeks and I see everything pretty clearly . I have no longer Blind folds on . I am a grown 54 year old woman and it is time I live my life the way I SEE FIT !
I know one thing : this decease has changed me so much ! I don't eat shit anymore , I will no longer be the little Lady that gives in all the time . I have grown so much in the last 5 weeks and I see everything pretty clearly . I have no longer Blind folds on . I am a grown 54 year old woman and it is time I live my life the way I SEE FIT !
If you have Hep C ; TALK about it ! Educate people
Hepatitis C is a dangerous disease that can cause a number of health problems for those infected. The virus is different from hepatitis A and B because, with successful treatment, it can be cleared from the body. Clearing the virus reduces the danger it poses to your liver.
Getting treatment for hepatitis C takes a lot of commitment and learning what to expect is a good way to prepare. Start educating yourself today by viewing the information in the links below and talking to your doctor about treatment options.
What is the Liver ?
The liver is one of the largest, most important organs in your body. It is reddish brown, about the size of a football, and can weigh up to three pounds in an adult. It's on the right side of your abdomen (or belly) behind your lower ribs and has two main sections or lobes.
What does the liver do?
The liver breaks down and removes toxins from the things we eat, alcohol we drink and the medication we take. The liver helps us digest fatty foods and it also makes many chemicals our body can't live without. You need a healthy liver to have a healthy body. Here are a few things your liver does for you:
* It helps clean your blood by getting rid of waste products, drugs (over the counter or street drugs), alcohol, and other toxins
* It helps control some of your body’s hormones
* It helps control most chemical levels in your blood
* It produces bile, a yellow-green fluid that helps digest food. Bile also helps carry away liquid waste and solid waste
* It makes proteins that help stop bleeding so injuries can heal
* It helps remove bacteria from your bloodstream to fight infections
* It stores vitamins, sugar, hormones, cholesterol and important minerals like iron, so they can be released into your bloodstream when you need them
* Getting Ready for Treatment
* Understanding Treatment Options
* How to Have a Healthier Liver
* What I Know About Hepatitis C Treatment
Getting treatment for hepatitis C takes a lot of commitment and learning what to expect is a good way to prepare. Start educating yourself today by viewing the information in the links below and talking to your doctor about treatment options.
What is the Liver ?
The liver is one of the largest, most important organs in your body. It is reddish brown, about the size of a football, and can weigh up to three pounds in an adult. It's on the right side of your abdomen (or belly) behind your lower ribs and has two main sections or lobes.
What does the liver do?
The liver breaks down and removes toxins from the things we eat, alcohol we drink and the medication we take. The liver helps us digest fatty foods and it also makes many chemicals our body can't live without. You need a healthy liver to have a healthy body. Here are a few things your liver does for you:
* It helps clean your blood by getting rid of waste products, drugs (over the counter or street drugs), alcohol, and other toxins
* It helps control some of your body’s hormones
* It helps control most chemical levels in your blood
* It produces bile, a yellow-green fluid that helps digest food. Bile also helps carry away liquid waste and solid waste
* It makes proteins that help stop bleeding so injuries can heal
* It helps remove bacteria from your bloodstream to fight infections
* It stores vitamins, sugar, hormones, cholesterol and important minerals like iron, so they can be released into your bloodstream when you need them
* Getting Ready for Treatment
* Understanding Treatment Options
* How to Have a Healthier Liver
* What I Know About Hepatitis C Treatment
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Don't take anything for granted !
" You just never appreciate your health until you are without your health " ... The Rock
It is not like you take your health for granted but you just expect to feel alright forever. So you really have to take care of yourself now ! Eat a lot of fresh Vegetables eat lean meat , lots of Salads and greens . And don't forget fresh fruit ! It is important to eat right while you are on Treatment ... I know it is hard because of the lack of Appetite but you have to force yourself .. I used to just skip meals , now I try not to fall back into that again .
I had a fun afternoon . Went to the Am. Legion Post and helped set up for Steak night . But one of the AC 's didn't work and it was hot as hell there . Met my Friend Theresa there and we just BS for a couple of hours . And God knows I needed a brake today !
So I talked to some of my favorite Veterans today and had a great time .
I was pretty tired when I got home around 9 PM and I finally watched the Movie
" Lincoln Lawyer " and it was a great Movie ! I am so glad I watched it ...
Chill time , and Pill time ... Nighty night ...
It is not like you take your health for granted but you just expect to feel alright forever. So you really have to take care of yourself now ! Eat a lot of fresh Vegetables eat lean meat , lots of Salads and greens . And don't forget fresh fruit ! It is important to eat right while you are on Treatment ... I know it is hard because of the lack of Appetite but you have to force yourself .. I used to just skip meals , now I try not to fall back into that again .
I had a fun afternoon . Went to the Am. Legion Post and helped set up for Steak night . But one of the AC 's didn't work and it was hot as hell there . Met my Friend Theresa there and we just BS for a couple of hours . And God knows I needed a brake today !
So I talked to some of my favorite Veterans today and had a great time .
I was pretty tired when I got home around 9 PM and I finally watched the Movie
" Lincoln Lawyer " and it was a great Movie ! I am so glad I watched it ...
Chill time , and Pill time ... Nighty night ...
Friday, August 5, 2011
Sorry , but sometimes I have to vent
I can't believe I actually wrote about Rhonda ; It is the first time in 6 Years that I actually wrote about it . There is much more to say about her but I want to get back to my Treatment because I can't deal with writing more about the Funeral .
We had rain all day and it is kind of nasty outside . I got up at 8 AM took my telaprevir and Ribiviren , did Laundry , put clothe away , mopped the floor and cleaned the Bathroom. I feel like a Zombie today for some reason . I worked out a little bit with my Wii and felt really good. Then I made me some soup and now I feel like shit again . My Stomach just feels sour and I am nauseated . I am going to watch a Movie now ! " Lincoln Lawyer " . I will let you all know how good it was . My Friend Liana said it was great . Anyway, I think it was a good idea to write this Blog , it gives me a chance to get things of my chest without bothering anyone with all my weird worries and thoughts ... Sometimes I like to be in Isolation ! I have days like that , but tomorrow will be better : ( I am sure ...
We had rain all day and it is kind of nasty outside . I got up at 8 AM took my telaprevir and Ribiviren , did Laundry , put clothe away , mopped the floor and cleaned the Bathroom. I feel like a Zombie today for some reason . I worked out a little bit with my Wii and felt really good. Then I made me some soup and now I feel like shit again . My Stomach just feels sour and I am nauseated . I am going to watch a Movie now ! " Lincoln Lawyer " . I will let you all know how good it was . My Friend Liana said it was great . Anyway, I think it was a good idea to write this Blog , it gives me a chance to get things of my chest without bothering anyone with all my weird worries and thoughts ... Sometimes I like to be in Isolation ! I have days like that , but tomorrow will be better : ( I am sure ...
There is nothing worse then losing a child
In 2005 my Step daughter Rhonda decided to come for a visit ; she called me and asked if it was ok to bring her Mother . I said " Sure , I always wanted to meet the Mother of My Children " . We laughed and planned her trip . Finally in May they come and see us . We haven't seen her in 3 or 4 Years and wasn't sure why she had no contact with us in that time I finally met Brenda and welcomed her and tried to make her feel comfortable . I wanted her to make peace with our 2 boys , that she left when they were 10 and 14 Years old . We all had a good time and met our Grand daughter Shelby that Rhonda had in 2003 . Our youngest son works for the Sheriff and told us that Brenda could stay with him. He is dating a Philippine Woman named Myrna and she tried to make her feel comfortable . I had my Doubts because our youngest Son is a little revengeful and does not do anything without a thought behind it ! We found out from his Girlfriend that he ignored his Birth Mother the whole time she stayed with him .I understood that he was hateful towards her but it was time to move on and make peace !
Rhonda wanted to bring them together and she knew I supported that thought . We went to New Orleans with everybody , when my Grandson and his Girlfriend arrived a couple days later . Beth was pregnant for Jordon and Austin was about 2 Years old . We had fun and took many pictures . But Brenda was always hiding behind her Sun glasses .
When they left for the Airport on May 17th ; we had no glue that we NEVER would see Rhonda alive again !
Brenda called us on July 4th and told us that Rhonda was in the Hospital and that she didn't know what happened . I told Weldon to get packing and within an Hour we where on our way to Goldsboro North Carolina .
We got there the next morning and we went straight for the Hospital where we met with Brenda and her " New Daughter Tori " the reason why she left my Husband after 14 Years of Marriage . We asked them Questions and they kept saying that Rhonda's Boyfriend Ken called the Ambulance and they didn't know what is going on . As soon as Ken came in I took him out in the Hallway and asked him " What the hell happened " and he told me that they just made love and when she got up she felt dizzy and she just fell over like someone had shot her .
Later on that afternoon we finally got to see her and she was connected to a lot of Machines and I felt the cold room like death has been here . My Husband said " She looks like Charlotte " and he started to cry . Charlotte was my Husbands sister that died in her 20 Ti's of Hodgkin Decease . I touched her feet and they where ice cold . My Grandson kept trying to open her eyes and we all cried a Million Tears . When we finally got to speak with the Doctors ; we found out that she had a aneurysm and she was already brain dead . She was being kept alive because she was a Organ Donor !
I will never forget the pain in every bodies Faces and the tears and the pain ! I was worried about my Husband because he had a triple Bypass 2 Years before that . It was the worst day in our lives ! And we just couldn't believe it ...
Our Rhonda , my Friend, our son's sister, Jason's and Shelby's Mom was no longer alive !
Rhonda wanted to bring them together and she knew I supported that thought . We went to New Orleans with everybody , when my Grandson and his Girlfriend arrived a couple days later . Beth was pregnant for Jordon and Austin was about 2 Years old . We had fun and took many pictures . But Brenda was always hiding behind her Sun glasses .
When they left for the Airport on May 17th ; we had no glue that we NEVER would see Rhonda alive again !
Brenda called us on July 4th and told us that Rhonda was in the Hospital and that she didn't know what happened . I told Weldon to get packing and within an Hour we where on our way to Goldsboro North Carolina .
We got there the next morning and we went straight for the Hospital where we met with Brenda and her " New Daughter Tori " the reason why she left my Husband after 14 Years of Marriage . We asked them Questions and they kept saying that Rhonda's Boyfriend Ken called the Ambulance and they didn't know what is going on . As soon as Ken came in I took him out in the Hallway and asked him " What the hell happened " and he told me that they just made love and when she got up she felt dizzy and she just fell over like someone had shot her .
Later on that afternoon we finally got to see her and she was connected to a lot of Machines and I felt the cold room like death has been here . My Husband said " She looks like Charlotte " and he started to cry . Charlotte was my Husbands sister that died in her 20 Ti's of Hodgkin Decease . I touched her feet and they where ice cold . My Grandson kept trying to open her eyes and we all cried a Million Tears . When we finally got to speak with the Doctors ; we found out that she had a aneurysm and she was already brain dead . She was being kept alive because she was a Organ Donor !
I will never forget the pain in every bodies Faces and the tears and the pain ! I was worried about my Husband because he had a triple Bypass 2 Years before that . It was the worst day in our lives ! And we just couldn't believe it ...
Our Rhonda , my Friend, our son's sister, Jason's and Shelby's Mom was no longer alive !
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Hepatitis C is a epedemic
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis is a disease characterized by inflammation of the liver, usually producing swelling and, in many cases, permanent damage to liver tissues. A number of agents can cause hepatitis, including infectious diseases, chemical poisons, drugs and alcohol. Hepatitis C is a contagious viral disease that leads to serious, permanent liver damage, and in many cases, death
Please go to this site if u have to gather Information http://www.epidemic.org/
I remember how shocked I was in 2001 when I was finally diagnosed with this disease and found out that there is no cure ! The first thing I thought was " You are dying " ! But I started to read anything there was to read about Hepatitis C . My Fathers words where still ringing in my ears ( " You have to get to know your Enemy ") He died in 1980 of Lung Cancer and never did see me making something out of myself : while he was alive ...
So , my advise is " If you just been diagnosed , learn as much as you can about the Virus and then find a good Doctor "
Hepatitis is a disease characterized by inflammation of the liver, usually producing swelling and, in many cases, permanent damage to liver tissues. A number of agents can cause hepatitis, including infectious diseases, chemical poisons, drugs and alcohol. Hepatitis C is a contagious viral disease that leads to serious, permanent liver damage, and in many cases, death
Please go to this site if u have to gather Information http://www.epidemic.org/
I remember how shocked I was in 2001 when I was finally diagnosed with this disease and found out that there is no cure ! The first thing I thought was " You are dying " ! But I started to read anything there was to read about Hepatitis C . My Fathers words where still ringing in my ears ( " You have to get to know your Enemy ") He died in 1980 of Lung Cancer and never did see me making something out of myself : while he was alive ...
So , my advise is " If you just been diagnosed , learn as much as you can about the Virus and then find a good Doctor "
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Even the bad days are good days
Got up @ 8 AM : just couldn't lay in bed anymore , my Back was hurting and I figured might as well get up . When I stepped on the Scale I was sure the scale is broke ! In one week I have lost 7 Pounds ! No I was not excited because I would like to lose a few pounds but not in one week ! Not healthy ... So , I been drinking these Protein shakes and eat ( Weight W )
Ice cream just because I want to lose it the right way ... Yeah.. right .
So I am telling myself I have to get out my PJ's and do something around the house . So I get dressed and fix my Hair ... by the way I like my new Hair due : ) Not cut by my Friend Mimi but pretty good : ) By the time I walk from the Bath room to the Living room ( it is not a long walk LOL ) I feel something wet dripping on my Shirt .... I look down , it's Blood .. But I was not 2 excited , just ran for the Paper towels ... but then this feeling of Iron in my Throat .... I am spitting up Blood .... Hubby freaking out telling me not to panic ( I was calm ) He told me to lean back and I kept spitting up blood ! He is gagging ; I am gagging .... actually it is funny now ! So not funny then ! In the mean time I feel a Headache coming , now Hubby ( used to be a first responder ) is thinking I am having a stroke ! I put Ice in the back of my Neck told him to calm the f.... down and just laid back . It took about a Hour when I started to feel better ! Hubby looks at me and said
" Do you know I have a Heart condition ? I can't handle this kind of Stress " Boy did I lose it ! WTF... Does he think I enjoy to be or feel like this .. These damn Army guys are just wore out when they retire from the Military ! So , I get up telling myself " Remove yourself from the Situation " and went in my Office and turned on EMINEM . For some reason I can relate to his Music and his way of expressing himself . ( Don't ask me why ? ) Anyway , after Hubby went back to bed, I think he was exhausted just from the stress.. I decided to get something done and changed my Blinds on one of my Windows cleaned the windows and did laundry . I called my Doctor and told him about what happened and he does want to talk to me Friday when he has the new Blood results . Dark Blood is not a bad sign he said , but since I been bleeding so easy now he wants to find out why .
My Great Grandson's Austin and Jordan and my awesome Friend Beth ( Partner of my Grandson Jason ) Just feel like sharing : )
Then I called my Friend Sigi , in Germany and we talked for about 2 Hours on the phone . It made me feel so much better . Well, since I had such an exciting day I am chilling out now ... Found a great way to get rid of my nausea ! " Ice cream " and if you believe that then you don't know me at all ! Love you all ; and if anyone ever has a question and I can help ; please let me know !
Ok one more picture of my handsome Grandson Jason !
The best Christmas EVER 2010 when we surprised our Grandson and his Family ( Beth was the only one that knew for 2 weeks , that we where coming ) Yes we are mean people and made her keep this Secret for 2 weeks ! I will upload a Video on later one that he hasn't seen yet either ! LOL It is so cool to be a Grandma : ) I miss them so much ! But they give me the drive to push myself ! We want to take them to Disney World next Year when I am Virus FREE !
Ice cream just because I want to lose it the right way ... Yeah.. right .
So I am telling myself I have to get out my PJ's and do something around the house . So I get dressed and fix my Hair ... by the way I like my new Hair due : ) Not cut by my Friend Mimi but pretty good : ) By the time I walk from the Bath room to the Living room ( it is not a long walk LOL ) I feel something wet dripping on my Shirt .... I look down , it's Blood .. But I was not 2 excited , just ran for the Paper towels ... but then this feeling of Iron in my Throat .... I am spitting up Blood .... Hubby freaking out telling me not to panic ( I was calm ) He told me to lean back and I kept spitting up blood ! He is gagging ; I am gagging .... actually it is funny now ! So not funny then ! In the mean time I feel a Headache coming , now Hubby ( used to be a first responder ) is thinking I am having a stroke ! I put Ice in the back of my Neck told him to calm the f.... down and just laid back . It took about a Hour when I started to feel better ! Hubby looks at me and said
" Do you know I have a Heart condition ? I can't handle this kind of Stress " Boy did I lose it ! WTF... Does he think I enjoy to be or feel like this .. These damn Army guys are just wore out when they retire from the Military ! So , I get up telling myself " Remove yourself from the Situation " and went in my Office and turned on EMINEM . For some reason I can relate to his Music and his way of expressing himself . ( Don't ask me why ? ) Anyway , after Hubby went back to bed, I think he was exhausted just from the stress.. I decided to get something done and changed my Blinds on one of my Windows cleaned the windows and did laundry . I called my Doctor and told him about what happened and he does want to talk to me Friday when he has the new Blood results . Dark Blood is not a bad sign he said , but since I been bleeding so easy now he wants to find out why .
My Great Grandson's Austin and Jordan and my awesome Friend Beth ( Partner of my Grandson Jason ) Just feel like sharing : )
Then I called my Friend Sigi , in Germany and we talked for about 2 Hours on the phone . It made me feel so much better . Well, since I had such an exciting day I am chilling out now ... Found a great way to get rid of my nausea ! " Ice cream " and if you believe that then you don't know me at all ! Love you all ; and if anyone ever has a question and I can help ; please let me know !
Ok one more picture of my handsome Grandson Jason !
The best Christmas EVER 2010 when we surprised our Grandson and his Family ( Beth was the only one that knew for 2 weeks , that we where coming ) Yes we are mean people and made her keep this Secret for 2 weeks ! I will upload a Video on later one that he hasn't seen yet either ! LOL It is so cool to be a Grandma : ) I miss them so much ! But they give me the drive to push myself ! We want to take them to Disney World next Year when I am Virus FREE !
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
This is a update on the FT Hood Killings !
http://www.abc6.com/story/15052968/fort-hood-suspects-defense-has-few-options?clienttype=printable
Just thought I share this with you !
Just thought I share this with you !
I always have to make a Statement !

Blood work done in the morning ! Only this time they forgot 2 put some more Pressure on it . By the time I left ; blood is running down my legs ! Grrrrrrr..... But my blood is so damn thin right now that anything will make me bleed ! Anyway to day is week 4 ! I messed up somehow on my Telaprevir : I thought I took them and so I didn't realize until I take my Laundry out ; that I washed them !!! Yes 2 Tablets , very clean !! So I looked at the pills but no water got in . So I took them anyway ! What the heck .. they where clean !
Then I drank a shake for muscles and a shake with my Shot tonight ; for the Protein .
I have to admit that I am getting a little Brain fog : ) Took my first 2 pills at 5 AM and the next 2 Pills that I should have taken around 1 PM I took them at 5 PM, now I am all screwed up and have to take the next pills 1 AM . It is such a routine and I still screwed up , but before I miss a dose I take 'em anyway . Well tomorrow is another day and I will do it right !
Makes me sick just knowing that some people can't afford their Medicine ! I already did my shot and Hubby actually held my " Fat spot " so I could inject the Pegasus : ) He had to look away ... But he did it ! I am running out of Fat spots ( as I call them ) . I hardly eat anymore and if I wouldn't drink those shakes I be in trouble . Just not hungry ! No Appetite ! Like I said tomorrow is another day !

Monday, August 1, 2011
Hanging in there and being hopeful
I have been on cloud nine since Friday ! I just know that this drug is helping me ! I just know ... Sometimes I get confused about the days but I have to write everything down now . I am taking the Telaprevir now @ 21: 00 9:00 AM and 5 PM Had 2 switch time up a little !
So far the only Side effect that is bugging me is spending lots of time on the porcelain Chair ! LOL
No matter what I eat ; it is going right through me , but it works on my weight LOL . Been buying power shakes with extra Vitamins just to get some food to stay with me . Needless to say , I can't go to far from home now ! : ) Toilette Paper Co. is making lots of money on me !
The Alarm clocks are driving me nuts ! It seems like 8 Hours are 2 Hours and I have to remind myself that 8 Hours is 8 Hours ! Crazy !
Fatigue is getting a little worse and I have to make myself get out of bed ! Actually today I did some Laundry and moped my floors . " When feet stick 2 Floor it is time to mop " LOL
I am dreaming the same dream over and over again ! I am in front of a big group of people and I give Lectures on how this Drug made me well ! Never ever give up ! I have a Friend in Germany and she will try to get on the List for this triple Cocktail ! I am keeping her in my prayers because she need this drugs ! I am making plans for next year .... When I am well, I have to make up for all the time that I been sleeping ! In the mean time I am sitting on my Porch and enjoy my Rock Garden
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