Lorraine

Yes, that's the one. 4mgs. That and Ativan (which is a multi-tasker pill - anxiety, nausea, shortness of breath - does it all:)). But neither one helped me yesterday. Didn't block any nausea either. Once I took that second flagyl (and, yes, I took it with food) I threw up for hours. First I couldn't burp. So I tried some ginger ale. That set it off.

I have two anti-nausea pills. Didn't work. Flagyl is a potent antibiotic that messes up the stomach bad.

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This cow ran away and they found her at our local Walmart: Here is her owner riding bareback with her infant strapped to the front of her to the rescue: Only in Idaho. :laughing guy:

Friends and foes, it won't be long. I spent all day throwing up yesterday. Was on the couch from morning until I finally threw up three more times and went to bed. Had lots of pain too. This isn't fun.

I just saw the SI.

I remember Staten Island as being nice, but that was three decades ago.

I used to live about 45 minutes south of Ft Lee...45 on a good commute day. Not so nice. SI. LOL. Newark? Elizabeth?

It's beautiful up there.

My egg salad sandwich and tomato basil soup

Did he give you a dental check too?

You live in Fort Lee??????? Too bad you missed Callahan's: https://www.pinteres...09548861072693/ They had the best hot dogs. P.S. If you want to avoid traffic on the parkway, either head home at 1 or 2 in the afternoon or head down the shore at midnight. :blah: We now return you to Boston. Take it, Rick! A New Jersey man was arrested today as he was driving on 95 North in Wakefield. State Police said that John Rogers of Newark was pulled over for listening to synth-era garbage by the defunct rock band Rush. Police say that after a brief scuffle on the side of the road, Rogers was placed in custody, where he'll be arraigned in Malden District Court on Tuesday morning on charges of committing unnatural acts. Rogers' wife, who asked not to be identified, informed police at the scene that she was going to continue on to a pre-planned vacation in Maine, and was looking forward to the unexpected peace and quiet. Rogers' attorney, who also requested anonymity, in an unusual move indicated he would be asking Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan to contemplate seeking the death penalty in this case, even though capital punishment was abolished in 1984 in Massachusetts. Thanks for the laugh. I needed it. Are you really going to meet him? Give each other a hug for me. I'd ask you to give each other a smooch for me, but, well, you know ... those lice .....

You live in Fort Lee??????? Too bad you missed Callahan's: https://www.pinteres...09548861072693/ They had the best hot dogs. P.S. If you want to avoid traffic on the parkway, either head home at 1 or 2 in the afternoon or head down the shore at midnight. :blah: We now return you to Boston. Take it, Rick! I was there back in the before time for the Callahan's vs Hiram's battle days. Very impressive. :yes: I've been to Hiram's too, but I always maintained that the same family owned both places to eliminate any competition.

What about the hospice workers who are taking care of you? They help people through this all the time. They might be able to help you out. If not, I'm guessing they can refer you to someone you can talk to. I'm going to call them today. This is moving faster than I anticipated. I so hope that you`re getting some good support today :hug2: No appetite, lots of frustration, lots of phone calls, and a new pill that is guaranteed :eh: to get rid of suture infection.

You live in Fort Lee??????? Too bad you missed Callahan's: https://www.pinteres...09548861072693/ They had the best hot dogs. P.S. If you want to avoid traffic on the parkway, either head home at 1 or 2 in the afternoon or head down the shore at midnight. :blah: We now return you to Boston. Take it, Rick!

What about the hospice workers who are taking care of you? They help people through this all the time. They might be able to help you out. If not, I'm guessing they can refer you to someone you can talk to. I'm going to call them today. This is moving faster than I anticipated.

I wish I could think of something I could do for myself to mentally help myself feel better, but there is nothing. This is just something I will have to work through.

I wish I had the talent to convey to all how I feel right now, but words fail me. There isn't anything right now that would help me.

Signs indicate that tumor is growing back. The surgeon is right; this is an aggressive and fast-growing cancer. I honestly thought I'd have a lot more time, but Christmas sounds about right. This is very sad.

A friend brought me an aromatherapy diffuser with lots of oils, including Lavender. to help me keep calm and relaxed and sleep. I'm so grateful to her. The hospice nurse is coming tomorrow morning. She said that on account of my home situation, the doctor wants to put me on an anti-depressant. There's no use in me getting needlessly annoyed, aggravated and being antagonized, she said, and the antidepressant will help. They had to refill my antibiotic because one of the incisions is still oozing. I had my operation just in the nick of time because the hospital is now full of covid patients and all operations, except for emergency operations, have been cancelled. Hospice is all about making the patient's last months as pleasant as possible. It actually feels wonderful. Finally, someone caring about me.

Here's a picture of Becky and her sister from last year's birthday bash:

White Rabbit - Jefferson Airplane

Well, no chemo, so each day is a surprise. Hospice has taken me in, so they must agree with my two friends who don't seem to think I will make it much past Christmas. We shall see. Your support and prayers are deeply appreciated and very much needed.

Happy Birthday, dear Becky! Hope your day is joyful and the year to come full of peace and contentment.