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Step Back to Reality

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Lindy

It was nice not having a doctor’s appointment for two weeks.  Yesterday I snapped back to reality.  My dad and I had a fun road trip to U of M for my first meeting with Dr. Schott.  Just so you know, you will never be starved for conversation when you’re with my dad.  He knows a little bit about everything (except computers – he could identify one, but not know how to turn it on).  We talked about many things and it was great to spend that time with him.  I even had a small lesson about chopping corn. 

Dr. Schott is a lovely woman.  I will spare you all the details of how we came to the treatment plan, but this is what it will be.  I am going back next month to monitor my headaches and my orthostasis (new development for me, but not a big deal).  I had my labs drawn yesterday so I will get the results of those as well.  In December I will have an MRI of my head, body scan and CT of my abdomen.  We pray that no tumors/cancer is picked up on the scans and the brain tumors have disappeared.  We’ve decided to hold off the Xeloda chemo pill at this time.  Not only because I don’t show evidence of cancer anywhere else in my body, but also because I finished whole brain radiation 1 1/2 months ago and finished Gamma Knife two weeks ago, so I need to fully recover from those procedures until we begin anything new.  I need to regain my strength, let the brain swelling go down and recover.

Speaking of swelling, some of your jaws may have hit the ground when you saw me in person or in pictures lately.  I don’t look like myself.  My face is very round and I’ve gained a lot of weight.  The doctor’s tell me this is normal and because of the Dexamethasone (steroid to keep the brain swelling, headaches and nausea away) and it’s just a nasty side effect from it.  That being said, I thank all of you for the delicious baked treats and desserts you’ve brought my family lately, but in an effort to be healthy, I ask that you bring your wonderful treats to your neighbors, friends or family. 

Well…I’m off to buy fat pants.  Wish me luck.  🙂

  

72 Responses to “Step Back to Reality”

  1. holly says:

    Oh Lindy…you CRACK ME UP!!!!!!! I have fat pants and I don’t have any excuse!!!!!!!!! Thank you for your humor and your outlook on life…you are an inspiration and a blessing to know.
    We will continue to pray ( Caleb has been having issues and so I’m constantly praying for him and so I just lump you right with it and say Lord please heal Caleb and LIndy in Jesus name!) So I’m praying even more now….
    Glad you have a game plan and I hope you enjoy gaining strength and just living life with your sweet family.
    Praying…

  2. Dani says:

    Lindy….you are too funny! Fat pants..come on. I just bought some at kolhs. You are truely a blessing to me. Hang in there and I will continue to pray for healing for you.

  3. Aunt Sylvia and Uncle Ken says:

    Fat Pants Love it. As for your dad, well what can I say?
    Ha Ha It’s family Only I guess I knew him longer than you. We will continue to pray for an “uneventful” rest of 2010

  4. Megan Van Kampen says:

    I’m sure you are still beautiful Lindy:) I hope you will rest up and enjoy your time away from doctors for a while. Always praying for healing.

  5. Tiffany Timmer says:

    Lindy, you look beautiful no matter what!!!! 🙂

  6. Heidi says:

    Hang in there Lindy,We always think we look worse than other people do…Its a girl thing…Remember God loves you no matter what and so does everyone else!!You are a treasure inside and out!! Praying you have a great week and enjoy your sweet children and this beautiful weather!!

  7. Jana Ver Beek says:

    Praying for you to have a good day. Enjoy this beautiful weather. ((HUGS))

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