#99938 07-22-2009 12:53 PM | Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 238 Gold Member (200+ posts) | OP  Gold Member (200+ posts)
Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 238 | A case worker called me today to let me know all of Mom's therapists had a meeting today and they all agreed that she passed their criteria to stay at the rehab place as needed (she had been there on a trial basis). Yea!!! They are so good with her there and she really likes the people and looks forward to the therapy. They said she was doing very well and seemed very motivated to do the work they gave her. She walked 140 feet w/her walker today! They had to set a "target" discharge date for her (not set in stone) and they chose next Wed., 7/29. Mom told them that my Dad would probably be nervous about learning how to handle her feeding tube but they think they can teach her to do it on her own. I want to learn how to do that too.
Between now and then, my sister and I will have to go to their house and get it ready (make it walker-friendly, put in a heavy duty hand rail in the bath tub and a hand-held shower head, should put a railing on the back porch steps, etc.) Very glad she'll be coming home soon.
Just thought I'd pass along the good news.
CG/Mom: 5 1/2 years SCC upper palate,4 recurrences, surgeries, chemo & radiation. Mom went to Heaven 1/21/11.
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Age 58 at Dx, HPV16+ SCC, Stage IV BOT+2 nodes, non smoker, casual drinker, exercise nut, Cisplatin x 3 & concurrent IMRT x 35,(70 Gy), no surgery, no Peg, Tx at Moffitt over Aug 06. Jun 07, back to riding my bike 100 miles a wk. Now doing 12 Spin classes and 60 outdoor miles per wk. Nov 13 completed Hilly Century ride for Cancer, 104 miles, 1st Place in my age group. Apr 2014 & 15, Spun for 9 straight hrs to raise $$ for YMCA's Livestrong Program. Certified Spin Instructor Jun 2014.
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | Fantastic and great for her. Now you all will feel better. Isn't it something how people will do o much for strangers?
Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here
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Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 238 | Yes... it's totally amazing!!! There are still lots of good, kind people in this world. The night of her emergency surgery was a Sunday night around 9pm. The 25-yr. old guy that works w/my sister and knows none of the rest of the family called her and volunteered (insisted) that he drive from the City of Richmond out to the county where the hospital was and pick us all up sandwiches for dinner. He got lost once on the way there and once on his way home but we all appreciated his kindness so much. What a nice young man!!! How are you? I know you are worried about your good fiend, Christine. She reminds me of a younger version of my Mom - so strong and kind. Take care - Nancy T.
CG/Mom: 5 1/2 years SCC upper palate,4 recurrences, surgeries, chemo & radiation. Mom went to Heaven 1/21/11.
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | Thank you Nancy ans yes, Christine worries me, She\'s a toughy tho and will beat this. Tha wa a very nice young man to do that.
Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here
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Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 238 | Jim, you're right - Christine is definitely a tough cookie!!! It may not be an easy road, but she will work through it with support from everyone here and her own wonderful spirit. She will be just fine.
CG/Mom: 5 1/2 years SCC upper palate,4 recurrences, surgeries, chemo & radiation. Mom went to Heaven 1/21/11.
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