Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Spinal Tap
Had a spinal tap today to see if any lymphoma cells in spinal fluid--won't have results til early next week. Linda McCullagh, a cousin of ours and an NIH oncology research nurse, was there and sat with Jim and I as he had to lie flat for an hour. She's wonderful and had a lot of good hints for handling symptoms. Jim did well with it and did not develop the headache that sometimes follows a lumbar puncture. But he is pretty exhausted and has napped a lot since we got home. I still can't understand why NIH continues to take care of him, but I don't ask since it's the best care in the world. Nervousness, restlessness, agitation, insomnia still a problem. Hoping for a solution soon. Barbara
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Happy Birthday Jim Fay, 73.
ReplyDeleteBirthday wishes to you Jim! We are thinking of you so much. God gave us all a present on the day YOU were born!!! Love to you and Barbara, Susan and John
ReplyDeleteHappy 73rd birthday, dear friend! I know you had switched to July- but we still prefer your real birthday! wish we could be there for a big ice cream sundae with you! How wonderful to have Linda Mc Cullagh there with you on Tuesday! It's great to have knowledgeable people offering hints and advice. Hugs and kisses to both of you- rest when you are able- every 30 minutes counts. We love you and hope to see you soon! Will be in San Antonio at the Bimler's this week-end- will have our cell phones. Susan's boys flying alone for the first time to Dallas to their grandparent's until Christmas Eve- Cathy and Mark will then drive down here with them to spend Christmas. It's a big deal to the boys- especially Jordan! Megan's baby due any day1 Say a prayer for a safe delivery for her. God bless both of you- we pray every day for peace and comfort! Love,
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P.S.- Was remembering our Miami trip the other day and laughing out loud! Such fun!