I'm home...for now

my family I was discharged today. I have to stay on water pills to keep the fluids off my heart, that lowers my potassium. My chemo is the problem. It was after I started on that is when my potassium started bottoming out. I see my PCP, more blood drawn, and if it's low again, he will be having home nursing come out several times a day to hook my port up to an IV for potassium drips. I always plan on contacting my Oncologist and see if she can change my chemo medication that won't keep causing my potassium to drop. Hopefully I will get some answers. I can't travel when it's low. I want to thank all those that were inquiring about me, thru their prayers and love. This board is my family and friends, your prayers, support, and love has always be important to me. Thank each and everyone of you. Love Kathy

Kathy, Very glad to hear you are back home. Pre-surg I had so many hospital visits,that I grew to hate to go.I will keep you in my prayers,as you continue to improve. Hugs, Lori D

Hi Lori, thank you so very much. How are you doing on your weightloss? How's the dear Greg doing on his? He hasn't been on lately, and no update. I bet he's real sexy now. LOL, seriously you both mean a lot to me and I wish you both a successful journey. I don't mind being put into the hospital, it's become my second home. I always get great nurses, we won't talk about the food though. This problem will be forever as long as I am on chemo. You two take care and keep in touch. Love yas, Kathy

Kathy!! I am so happy you are home. I hope you get to feeling better soon. I miss you when you aren't here to help. You are important to us also. You are a wealth of knowledge, plus, we love you. Sara.

KAthy good to see you hme!!! I hope they can chnge your meds around to find something that does not mess up your levels so badly . Hang in there sweetie . You are fighting a great fight . I will kkeep you in my thoughts and prayers . Laura

Hi Laura, thank you. Yes it's a great fight. My nurse told me Friday evening that her son was just diagnosed with ALL, a child's form of leukemia. He spends more time at St. Judes Hospital then he does at home. He's worse off as his leukemia won't allow him to grow up, to play, or become a man. My potassium and leukemia is mild compared to this child and his family. Keep him and his parents in your prayers. I am going to contact my oncologist tomorrow regarding changing my chemo. Thank you for your concern and prayers. They mean a lot to me. I know I miss y'all so much when I can't get on the board. Love Kathy

Hi Sara, thank you. I miss y'all too. Morristown-Hamblem hospital has cool computers, but it costs to reply, so at least I can read my mail. But the credit card is maxed out, and I didn't have my debit card with me to pay for the replies. I am beginning to think the hospital is going to become my second home. I'll give you a hint, if ever I am missing and not even posting the quotes check two hospitals, Blount Memorial in Maryville,TN or Morristown-Hamblem in Morristown, TN. I'm sure to be in one of them. Love ya, kathy

Kathy, I'll keep that in mind. I am going to send a private e mail with my phone #. I would post it on here, but the OH folk's might nix it. It's so good to see you back. Sara.

Thank you, and it's in my cell phone now. love Kathy

Kathy, Thanks for asking about us. We are doing well. Greg has maintained his wt loss and is hopeful for plastics next year. I am doing good. I have lost 85lbs so far. I am currently back on my insulin pump for a short period of time but will be able to come back off it again soon. Love ya, Lori and Greg