On 8/18/2014 7:50 PM, jmcquown wrote:
> On 8/18/2014 4:26 PM, Janet Wilder wrote:
>> I know that many of you have sent thoughts and prayers my way, so I feel
>> obligated to share some news.
>>
>> With doctor permission, I started taking vitamin K-2 supplements on
>> Friday. Today my platelets were up to 44,000 from a low of 13,000 on
>> Thursday. No new bruising or bleeding.
>>
>> I have been having a terrible weakness in my thighs and legs causing me
>> to have a walker wherever I'm sitting as I can't always get myself up. I
>> think this is from the steroids, so I discontinued them today, with
>> doctor permission, and hope to start feeling a lot better without them.
>>
>> He ordered me some kind of breathing machine which I can't figure out,
>> Home Health Care and Home Physical Therapy.
>>
>> Had my first radiation treatment today. I'm so happy to just be doing
>> something positive to treat this beast. 34 more treatments to go. Will
>> have to do a few double-ups to make my flight on October 8.
>>
>> Will have steak for dinner tonight, with more green food on the side.
>> Made a big bowl of chopped chicken livers to snack on with crackers
>> before the TV. Got to get in as much iron and calcium as I can.
>>
>> Also got the go-ahead to take some big doses of B-12 for energy.
>>
>> The chicken came out very nicely on Friday. Still leftovers and would
>> appreciate any hints to hide dark meat. All I can think of is chicken
>> salad with lime-mayo, celery and onion.
>>
>> The induction cook top finally came today. Might try it to saute some
>> green food with dinner.
>>
> All I can say is please do keep trying to eat well and maintain a
> positive attitude. You have many friends here who wish you well.
>
> Jill

Thanks, Jill and everyone else. You have no idea how much your support
means to me.

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From somewhere very deep in the heart of Texas