I had a rough day yesterday with a major set back. I couldn’t stop coughing, couldn’t sleep the night before, couldn’t get out of bed at all for the day. I felt like I was drowning in my own fluids, finally it dawned on me, maybe I was! I came in dehydrated so they have been pumping IV into me like there is no tomorrow, now that I am better, all that IV is too much for my system to handle. I decided to dehydrate myself from not drinking, it worked. My cough subsided and my system was functioning better. I told the doctor that this morning and they immediately took me off my IV. I am feeling so much better all day!
Now I am off IV, off oxygen, my vitals are continue to do great! They even took me off all my antibiotics because none of the tests shown anything virus growing. I still don’t have the final results back from the last biopsy and it’s the weekend so not much is being done except to wait.
Hopefully tomorrow or Tuesday, they could make a decision going forward or let me go home. They took me off Targrisso, my main cancer fighting pill, the last few days in case it is the cause of some of my lung issues, that’s a big deal. It needs to be resolved before I can go home.
Helene, you are an amazing model for us to understand humanity. Facing “near death” you showed not fear, instead you accept its existence. Being human is a life long challenge, but you have shown us the deep meaning of understanding and tolerance of adversity!! Way to go, girl!! You’ll make it!!
Thank you for your words of encouragement! It helps me stay positive. 🙂