A Little Update on Janet

May 14, 2005

In a message dated 5/11/2005 11:54:30 PM Eastern Standard Time,

lwg_art@... writes:

Just wanted to post a little bit about Janet. She has not been on the

computer for awhile. Everything is okay. Just some of the usual things

with the side effects of the chemo, but nothing she has not been able

to tolerate. Still some energy concerns and getting her to drink has

been an effort. I hope that this finds everyone doing well,

Larry

Prayers for Janet and Larry!!! Those last few rounds of Drano seem to be

the kicker!!! Omigod, how I hate this disease!!! Glenn is " stuck " right now

and no chemo for 5 wks. due to all his other problems...some caused by the

cancer in the liver/vein and some caused by the chemo itself. GI Dr. told me

last night that Glenn would be able to continue with chemo, but I don't believe

it. I haven't spoken to the Onc. lately, so don't know what HIS feelings

are. At this point, I just want Glenn's b/p to come back up and stay!!! So he

can get in to a regular bed and out of ICU.

Tell Janet we are all routing for her...hoping her body can continue to

fight for her! And, as a caregiver, I know you need prayers for strength and

you

are getting them, Larry. Close your eyes and " Feel " the strength!!!

Lots of hugs and prayers, Donelle

Caregiver to Glenn

May 14, 2005

That nurse must have been from a foreign country. Tea is definitely and

underscore that for binding; it does not cause the runs. That is why it is on

the BRAT diet. The T stands for tea. Juice is a no no plus it is loaded with

sugar.

Karima

Re: Re: A little update on Janet

I think any juice would contribute to diarrhea. Tea is the safest bet for

diarrhea.

Karima

May 14, 2005

Double check your BRAT diet the T stands for toast not tea. Jolene

BRAT DIET - A bland diet consisting of ripe Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, and

Toast. This diet is easier for the intestines

http://www.medhelp.org/glossary2/new/gls_2729.htm> to digest. This can be

helpful in cases of gastroenteritis

http://www.medhelp.org/glossary2/new/gls_2180.htm> , cramping abdominal

pain, and diarrhea. Alternatively, there are products (e.g. lactose

http://www.medhelp.org/glossary2/new/gls_2839.htm> -free " Ensure " ) which

may be substituted (and more tasty) and still accomplish what a BRAT

http://www.medhelp.org/glossary2/new/gls_0879.htm> diet is attempting to

do.

May 14, 2005

oh a doctor when my son was little said the T was for toast, dry toast. Hmmm.

~Dianna

Barbara Gari karima1@...> wrote:That nurse must have been from a foreign

country. Tea is definitely and underscore that for binding; it does not cause

the runs. That is why it is on the BRAT diet. The T stands for tea. Juice is

a no no plus it is loaded with sugar.

Karima

Re: Re: A little update on Janet

I think any juice would contribute to diarrhea. Tea is the safest bet for

diarrhea.

Karima

May 14, 2005

Senior housing can be nice. But again you have very little privacy in

those living conditions. There is companionship. The Seniors do

visit each other and often the housing has programs available for

transportation and little get togethers. Not all senior housing is

the same but the ones I have seen seemed comfortable. The apartments

are small so have heard a lot complain that they had to give up a lot

of their belongings so they can fit in the apartments. I am not sure

if I would like living is such small places with your neighbors right

on top of you. I am used to acerage and the privacy that comes with

it. But everyone is different especially in what they enjoy. I may

feel differnt when I get to be a senior. Again rent can be so

expensive. Guess it is a tie between the upkeep of a home. Yes, I

know there is always something. Know that way to well. I think it is

just part of life. Our cars are both old. My truck is 18 years old.

But it sure beats them car payments. Husband is mechanic so he keeps

them running. Ingrid

> > Probably like her mom. She cleans when it gets piled up or if I

> start

> > griping. Mom can do a good job and I hope that when they do ever

> move out

> > will do better than they do now. She had no idea how to do

> anything when

> > she first got married. Was only 16, never done a lick of work at

> home as dad

> > was home (I worked at craft store) and he was kind of guy who

would

> not wait

> > for kids to do their chores, they had to be done NOW and HIS WAY

OR

> NO WAY

> > so when he started working everyone just walked away. Kids at

> first tried

> > but he was so demanding they just quit helping him. He would

gripe

> at me he

> > could not do it all. So I tried to help too, but it was a race -

I

> had to do

> > it right away or else he did it. I could not keep up. He kept up

> yard,

> > house, washed clothes, and cooked a couple different meals that I

> taught

> > him, I at least filled in on the cooking when I worked days or

> started it

> > early before I went to work in afternoon. It was a hassle. I tell

> you. So

> > Kris hubby taught her how to cook, clean and what not. She can

do

> a good

> > job of cleaning now but is not consistent. I have never been a

> stickler for

> > super clean house but when I clean it is done from walls and

> windows etc. I

> > can't do that anymore, just no stamina. So what took me one to

two

> days now

> > takes a week or more. Still finishing up the family room. Son

> put up

> > his new computer desk, and cleaned windows behind - I have 11 big

> windows in

> > family room, and one small one.. 21 in whole house. (2 in each

> bedroom, and

> > 4 in living room.)

> >

> > Anyway I can only hope that Marissa learns before she leaves

home.

> > Thankfully she does not have the raging hormones her mom had at

> that age

> > (12, 13 years).

> >

> > As I was leaving house to go to Pub tonight, real estate gal who

> sold my

> > land by the lake stopped by and asked if I still wanted to sell

my

> house.

> > Said I have no place to go if I do and with all the troops coming

> in they

> > are hurting for housing, rent is up again so could not afford

> rent , besides

> > have , Kris and the granddaughters living with me. They would

> have taken

> > house as is, but I would still have had to have enough to pay

off

> the loan

> > plus some extra.. Had to pass on it. If I had been living alone I

> would

> > surely have considered it. So it goes. Jolene

> >

> > Re: A little update on Janet

> >

> > Jolene, If Marissa's mom don't teach her better habits then

someone

> > has too. Sorry it is you. That is if her mother would let you.

Hate

> > to see what kind of housekeeper Marissa will be. lol.

> >

May 14, 2005