Monday, August 18, 2008

Cancer free baby!

I'm in a hell of a lot of pain, and look like frankenstein when I walk, but I don't have a lump of cancer in me anymore!! I had all sorts of drugs, morphine drips, vicatin, oxycoton, and some anti-nausea drugs. That anti-nausea stuff is a bunch of crap. I've been puking for a few days, which totally sucks. I just stopped taking drugs, and it seems to have slowed. My stomach is up and down, but seems to be feeling better. I can't tell you how good it feels to be at home in my own sweatpants and my own bed. Mom and Dad and Brent are all here, so that is hugely helpful. I have three people waiting on me hand and foot. I promise I'm taking advantage. Brent's going to get annoyed with me first, mom will try to everything and exhaust herself and dad will zone into his own little world. :) I love them all! I don't know how people do this without family and friends to help. Especially my friends and family. If you are some of the people that got pink tie-dyed shirts from my Aunt Linda, she made 70 of them. We have some extras. There was a parade of people at the hospital in pink tie-dye that said "mo's people." How cool is that!?
The surgeon tells me the surgery went well. He said the incisions are very small. At this point I really don't care, but I'm sure I will at some point. I can get up and move around and I'm getting very good at the "butt shimmy." When I sit and have to maneuver without my arms, its pretty entertaining. Try it, you can't help but laugh, and you'll be familiar with the "butt shimmy."
I had a flower shop in my hospital room. It was beautiful, and I had some visitors as well. Thanks for everything. I feel like there's a hell of a lot more ahead of me, but one giant step is over. Just getting through surgery makes me feel a lot better. I can handle aches and pains, I just don't like being knocked out, or the drugs that come with it. Oh,and it was in my lymph nodes,so they had to take those too. Basically means I'll have a more "rigorous" route for chemo, but I'm not going to think about it until I feel better. They're supposed to let me know in a couple of days how many lymph nodes are involved. I may have to do radiation as well as chemo, but we'll see, and again, I'll focus on that later. Sam, thanks for the comments and max & cannon stories. I'm excited to see those guys!!!!!!!! Ok, arms are tired, write more later!!

15 comments:

addiecase said...

Mo,
Congrats on being cancer free! We have been thinking about you and sending lots of energy your way!
We love you!
Corey, Addie and Hudson

Bob said...

Welcome home Mo! You are right the pain meds are making you sick! If you can get by without you will stop getting nauseous!
Mo is --------->>>>>>>Cancer Free!
We love you Bob and Donna (Two of "Mo's People)

Living in My Write Mind said...

Hey Mo,

Yippee! Cancer Free is very cool. So glad to hear you are home safe & sound! Sorry about all the puking...

News from our little corner of the world. I found a little frog today. He was in a box of wine at work (long story). I thought I saw some rat poop in the box so I was emptying everything out and a little tiny tree frog hopped out. The girls made a little home out of a big flower vase, some moss, twigs, and a teeny tiny little "swimming pool" which is really a soda pop lid. We are releasing him back to the wild tomorrow.

Also today I was walking with RubyRose. We stopped to spin the prayer wheel on Broadway and right after that I saw a lady with a shirt that said "got hope". It seemed just right.

Take care and thanks for writing today, it was great to see you online.

lauren said...

I plan on wearing my Mo's People shirt at the Dave concert for you Mo ... I think I'll fit right in with the tie dye. :)
So glad you're cancer free!!!!

Littlemeek said...

Mo,
So Glad that you are cancer free. I hate cancer. I am also glad that you are home and able to wear your own sweat pants. Hospital clothes suck. Audrey and I and the rest of the Meeker's think about you lots. We hope you are doing well.

Love,
Scott and Audrey

Unknown said...

MO!! I love you so much and am so proud of you.

I've been trying to comment on most of your posts, but we had dial-up in our castles (I know! They just don't make them like they used to, right?). We finally have high-speed in the business center in Dublin so I can see the word verification word and post a comment.

Anyway, I am so proud of you, watching your progress. Sharing your blog with so many people. I'm amazed at you, and your family. I wish I were there to help you if you need it, but it sounds like you don't need it. You have such an amazing network.

We'll talk to you soon, and come visit soon after we're back, if you feel up to it.

Jill said...

MO! I just got the link for this blog from DeAnn, but that doesn't mean you haven't been in my thoughts the past couple of weeks. I had a chance to catch up with your dad at DeAnn's reception, so I knew about the surgery. You are truly a fighter and an inspiration! Big hugs! Jill

m1ffy said...

Hey Mo!
I actually deleted the email with the link to this when DeAnn sent it to, not realizing that YOU were at the end of it. I'm all teary... not sure why, since I realize that you are now cancer free and probably on the other side of some of the hardest hours of your life when you didn't know what the outcome of this would be. I guess it's because you so honestly are sharing what you're going through and it's been really scary shit. I am so happy that your family is with you and that they and you are such complete rock stars that you can feel loved and even have a sense of humor.
You're in my heart and I am happy to be part of your circle of healing, however small a part it is.
Love and healing wishes,
Dawn Kaiser

sklumph said...

This is typed by Sam - But said by Max...

Hi mommy. I want a bite of chicken nugget. I want to type a wetter (letter). (He wants me to type a letter 'X') X! I want to tell her a cow story. With chickens. And Llamas. And a flower. Red flower. (he is whispering now). Red crocs (cuz he sees grandmas on the ground in front of him). The flowers name was brownie. A apple. A chickens nuggets. A light. And open door and SLAM door. And OPEN DOOR! And open door...and slam door and shut the door. (I just said the end). Yeah.

and now max types you a story all by himself...

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The Cannon Clan said...

Mo,

How can you not like the drugs?...see, this is your problem...you are waaaaaaaay too healthy! :)

Thanks for the visual of you not being able to use your arms to help you move...that gave me a good laugh.

Keep up your great sense of humor...we'll keep being the non-flower sending, non-visiting or calling relatives...

Love,
Amy, Ryan and Ava

Unknown said...

Hi Mo ~ S'mamma Debbie here . . . diaper (dirty ones) count is now 27!!! That is a lot of smell in the garage :). I don't think the garbage man (person) comes for two weeks, so this cooler weather is helping lots. Max & Cannon are hilarious and I don't know why you guys complain about the early mornings . . . Max sleeps until about 6:30 and Cannon slept until 7:15 this morning, so the coastal weather agrees with their sleeping patterns. Also Max took a three hour nap today (who knows if he will sleep tonight, but Sam is here so I'll pretend I don't hear him and she will get up with him - such a good little auntie).

I'm glad you are getting better - I'm probably setting you and Brent up for a little bit of spoiled kids - Cannon cried at me today when I tried to feed him sweet potatoes but he laughed and giggled while eating peaches. So I decided that he doesn't need any nasty veggies - maybe a vitamin supplement sometime, but I'm not making him try any more vegetables. And Max loves his mandarin oranges - he can have them everyday or every meal if he wants. I also saw Sam letting him drink out of the milk carton and eat his cereal in the chair in the living room, but I'm still being civilized with the cup and placemat.

Ok gotta go - kids need a bath!

Love you tons ~ Debbie (aka S'mamma Debbie)

Unknown said...

Cancer free!!! Such a great feeling!!! There's a few things in the mail for you, hope you find them encouraging and fun. My prayers are with you daily.
Jaime

tatum said...

Welcome home MO! So glad to hear you are home and feeling better. Sending you love and lots of positive energy!
tatum

marisa said...

Mo!
I LOVE YOU!! I LOVE YOU!! I LOVE YOU!! I LOVE YOU!! I LOVE YOU!!
I'm SO happy you are home and feeling better! I'm used to getting your e-mails so I completely forgot to look at your blog until today. I'm glad I checked it! I love reading how much everyone loves you! How cool is that? Also, thanks to mom Christine for making me cry. At work...at my desk. :0) I'm representing the east coast for you too!
A HUGE thank you to Brent for keeping us updated during and after your surgery. I jumped up to grab my phone every time I heard a text message come in! You KNOW how important you are to me when I was bummed it was from Barack Obama and not Brent or Lisa with the updates!
So you hang in there - we're all here for the long haul. I love you chica! And I can't wait to see your "sparkling" eyes again! Ha!
Marisa

Nat in T Town said...

Mo-

Many times over the last month I have tried to put myself in your shoes. You are handling your situation with such style - I am in awe and only hope that if I ever face such an obstacle, that I can have the same type of attitude and perspective that you do! You have constantly been on our minds and in our prayers.

Take care of yourself and heal quickly! Hi to Brent and the boys :-)

Love,
Natalie &
Coby, Chloe and Carsen too!