4/30/12 Visiting ALERT! ...BILL!

We do not have a date of Bill's release from Halifax..When we get the release  he will then go to the Health Center..when he

gets all of his tubes out. Today is the leg staple replacements in   his leg surgery. A few staples had

popped out due to normal swelling.

No visitor's at either place until..I put out the OK..he has alot of adjustments to go through. He will need

at least a week of adjustments at the Health Center.  He will be involved in many different physical

therapy procedures daily..Lets all give him the chance to recovery as he has had.

We thank every one's caring and support..check out my blog as I write in it everyday of

medical updates..I hardly have time to write this email..Thanks for your kind

understanding..many hugs....phyllis www.women70andover.com then hit the blog button..

4/29/12 Bill is Healing and Amazing!

Just got home from my 12 noon...hospital visit..I got to see the leg surgery that was also done..to get the veins for

the 4 by-pass.. It was from his ankle to mid thigh..What a strong guy, my Bill is...in every way! He was sitting up

in a chair when I got there..he ate 1/2 of his breakfast..For lunch he had a blueberry yogurt and jello..I got to see

the doctor while I was there. He will put some more staples in the leg surgery, as the swelling made some of

the staples come out. He will do that tomorrow, Monday..Both Bill and me are pleased everything is going well..

Now for alittle nap..of thirty minutes or so..so I can be at the hospital at 4-6p.m. part of the day.. Hugs, phyllis      www.women70andover.com  

4/28/12... Bill Improves Since Yesterday!

...It is amazing..the recovery process, since I saw Bill last evening..there is a big change in him

today..He was sitting in the chair when I arrived at noon. He said he had 1/2 egg and a couple of

pieces of dry cereal. I ordered his lunch and he had a couple of bites of meat..and all of his jello and

2 spoons of vanilla pudding and a half cup of coffee..His surgeon was there with a good report on Bill.

He took the drain out of his chest. What skill! After he ate his lunch we played "blow out the candles".

That is to open his lungs..He was so much more improved with that.I could feel his breathe on my

face. Yesterday it was not that strong. By that time he feel asleep..The nurse was going to walk

him down the hall when he gets up. At that point I left and will be back for the 4 p.m. shift and his

dinner...I did give our dog, Annie a bath and brush before I went to see Bill..I will try and go to sleep.

I did my cereal routine and fruit for lunch..Hugs, Phyllis  www.women70andover.com

4/28/12..What a Haul..Pulling Health Together!

If I could only make it easier for Bill. Time goes quickly, it waits for no one! And! it takes you to another point in your life quickly. Bill has made so much progress. With the nurses help he walked out to the hall yesterday and he sat in a chair for an hour. He had two breathing sessions with a breathing mask on his face with some meds in it for his lungs.  He gets this upon waking in the mornings and before he goes to bed.  It seems drinking water is helpful for his lungs.  I got some sips down him. His voice is very faint. What a pair we are, with my weak voice, blending with his! We were together, he and I and a band of nurses from twelve noon till almost 5 p.m. I made arrangements for him to go to a  health recuperation place, which also includes physical therapy.  This will help him get stronger each day and we can have the joy of having a meal together.  The first time I am allowed up to see him is 12 noon. I come home from seeing Bill and have some cereal and banana, one of my favorites and go to sleep.  I have not checked our mail box for days..Hugs, phyllis  www.women70andover.com

4/26/12 OPEN HEART SURGERY! perfect! BILL

Bill and Dr. Bradley Litke, heart surgeon and his strong team got him through this with the heavens above! His nurse called me every hour 1/2 to give me updates of his progress from surgery.  What a help that was for me..I got to the hospital at 6 a.m. and got to see Bill.  Of course, he was in good spirits, joking around about how good Apple stock did!  My friend and support system Morrisa was there with me.  What a help it is to have a good friend with you.  It was very calming for me. I did get to see Bill after surgery just for moments. They take such good care of him in ICU..with two nurses working on him every minute.  I went home and got two hours of sleep then was able to go back to the hospital after I got permission from his team.  At that point the ventilator was out of his mouth and he was awake..and very sleepy.  The report good! No problems..he will recuperate at home for three months..and be very tired and want to sleep alot and eat little.  Sounds like a good life..I need to try it!
I must rush off for my oncology appt. in a few minutes. Thanks and hugs to all..we are doing great!  What a birthday present I got..my Bill..phyllis    www.women70andover.com

4/23/12..... Bill's Turn/OPEN HEART SURGERY!

This came out of the blue! Just like real life does! Bill was going to have a STENT put in, instead they found he was all blocked up.  They opped for a HEART BYPASS  instead.  We will talk with the surgeon tomorrow..and find out the details. Possible surgery for Bill 12/25..Bill is not in pain. He took
the one test today, very well.  This is a blessing for us.  Because of this, he will have a good prognosis and not be so tired.  One door closes, another door opens, most of the time better than ever before!
Bill is in good spirits and wanted to know where is the coffee and when are they going to feed me around here!  That is a sign he is doing well! Onward! Hugs to all..phyllis www.women70andover.com

4/19/12 SALUTE ARIMIDEX 1 mg...MASS! DOWN! MORE!

Office visit today: Dr. J. Bianchi, Surgeon. I thought the MASS wad down about 20%..he thought it was MORE! The news is I will be on ARIMIDEX for life. ..if there are any lymph nodes affected they are also getting smaller..This means I will more than likely NOT have to have CEMO.. before surgery, which is GREAT! This is all due to the fact I am responding to the ARIMIDEX!
Most of all I give CHEERS! to my Doctors and my team! What a pull of the efforts of so many people!
Thank-you all!  And! thank-heavens I keep on WALKING EVERY DAY!  AND! THE VEGGIES, my silent helpers!  Of course there is FRENCH VANILLA ICE CREAM that is on my side..NO my hips!
My silly side has kicked in...Hugs..phyllis  www.women70andover.com