Oma Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Yay! Four more treatments to go. I still think they are trying to burn my breast off. OMG! I am blistered on my side under my arm and the complete underside of my left breast and since this is the last week they are concentrating on my incision site so I will be blistered on my breast from side to side. OUCH!!! I've had a reaction to just about every thing they have given me to put on my skin to help except the Aloe Vera which burns like a son of a gun for a least ten minutes after putting it on. Two weeks ago we tried an adhesive (just on the edges) bandage over the whole area under my arm so my arm wouldn't stick to my side and my skin blistered every where that bandage was. Lesson learned...lol. I have a new use for old white cotton t-shirts. They are truly a great bunch of people at the cancer center. Last week I gave them chocolate so they wouldn't feel so badly for me. They just looked like that needed it. I'm trying to make microwave bowl potholders for four of them, but I'm having trouble keeping up enough energy to do it. I thought about it last night and I've decided to only make them two apiece instead of four and that may be doable. That drops the amount to just eight potholders. I should be able to do that. I've gotten my Christmas cards done and sent...all the birthday cards for this month done and sent...all the Christmas packages (except one) and money that needed to be sent done. Remember we have six kids with spouses and nine grandchildren. I still have two packages to wrap for my two friends, but they are local so that won't be too hard. My husband got out all of the Christmas decorations last Friday and sat up the tree and that's where everything still is. He and I will finish decorating the tree this week so he can put the boxes away and we should be good for a while. Life is still good (if not a little painful) and the future is looking great. I hope to be back quilting very soon. I'm missing it. I love looking at all of your quilts and projects. Keep posting them please. Thank you for all your prayers and thoughts...I know they have helped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Wow! My hat goes off to you Oma! You have done so much, I'm impressed!!! Can I send you my list? Just kidding!!!!! Prays still coming your way and I'm so glad to hear you are almost at the end of this part of your journey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 geez, oma, don't you think you deserve to wallow a bit and have people make gifts for you? i know i would be hard pressed to remain so upbeat if i were going through all you have endured. your attitude is amazing and inspiring. i'm praying for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Conquest Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 You are amazing! I admire your courage and perseverence, Oma. My very best wishes for a more-comfortable recovery, a good Christmas and lots of quilting in 2013. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Oma, This just shows what a truly beautiful person you are to be thinking about everyone else while you're trying to keep your skin intact. God bless you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Gosh, Oma, hopefully you are on the downhill slide and this will soon be behind you! Sounds like you have everything arranged for the holidays, and I imagine that gives you peace of mind. The pot holders sound lovely, and I am sure they will be enjoyed much by the folks who have cared for you. What a thoughtful gift! Take care of yourself, and I will continue sending you thoughts of strength and healing, and most of all ((((hugs)))) for you and your hubby! Enjoy the holidays! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Woot woot! Awesome. I'm sorry for the burns those can't be fun but I'm so glad you are almost done. My friends daughter has 11 more radiation treatments and hopefully she'll be done too. By the way you are further ahead on Christmas than I am! I don't have much shopping done yet, don't have a tree up, nothing outside. Oh well I'll just do the best I can. I'm not even going to bake cookies this year and I think my son almost had a heart attack! I got to thinking about it and I have baked cookies every year of his life and he'll be 30 in Jan! I'll have to make a few and definitely his fudge but I won't be doing 50 doz that is for sure. I'm so thankful you are doing well and soon will be on the mend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda G. Craig Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 So happy you'll be finished with your treatments soon. I'm so sorry about your tender skin -- OOOOUCH! Prayers always. :wub: :wub: :wub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oma Posted December 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 One year when one of my kids mentioned that so and so's mother was baking cookies and I was working 12 hour night shifts and dying I put Oreo cookies on a pan and sat them on top of the stove like they were cooling and when the kids came home from school they thought I made them and they still tell their friends that I can make Oreo cookies that are EXACTLY like the ones from the store. I'm not sure if they didn't want to call me a fraud or if they were that (shhh) stupid...lol...either way it worked out fine. There are times I'm willing to take the short cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 One year when one of my kids mentioned that so and so's mother was baking cookies and I was working 12 hour night shifts and dying I put Oreo cookies on a pan and sat them on top of the stove like they were cooling and when the kids came home from school they thought I made them and they still tell their friends that I can make Oreo cookies that are EXACTLY like the ones from the store. I'm not sure if they didn't want to call me a fraud or if they were that (shhh) stupid...lol...either way it worked out fine. Hilarious! My kids don't like most boxed cookies. I do have a funny story though. My husband got a can of those butter cookies from his mother and he said, "Oh store bought cookies, I love them and never get them!" I think I'll buy him a can this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eswindy Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 I now what you mean those nurses at a cancer center are the best! Prayers for you,and sending energy to finish the potholders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Oma, I admire you for your strength and courage! What a wonderful Christmas Gift to be cancer free and done with the burns! Bless Jesus for He is in control! Merry Christmas to you and yours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyLake Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Hey, Oma, my prayers and support are with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cblevins Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 I am so happy it is almost over for you Oma!!! You have shown so much strength through it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srichardson Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Hang in there Oma, you can see light at the end of the tunnel. I hope that your skin soon heals too. I love the cookie story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniemueller Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 It's good to hear that you are so active and upbeat Oma. And that you are so close to being done. Yeah! I'm happy for you, although I'm wincing at your pain. I have that reaction to bandaids too. Can't use them. Can't tolerate most ointments. Doc says it's my age. I'm tired of hearing that. Bah humbug. Love the cookie story, I'll have to remember that for future.use. I asked my husband today at lunch which Christmas cookies he'd like me to bake this year. He started naming off cookies that I've never made. I asked him, have you met me? We've been together for 30 years, and he can't pick cookies that I know how to make ?! Guess it's time to try some new recipes. I'm thinking about homemade Oreos, fresh out of the carton.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Oma, I am so glad you are getting close to finishing up those treatments...I am sorry that your skin is so sensitive to bandages, I have that problem too... You are one busy lady! It puts me to shame... I love your oreo story, I haven't tried that one but I will.... (I seem to get carried away on the happy faces....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsyquilter Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 stay strong, sending healing thoughts your way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janice Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Best wishes to you. I admire your attitude. You are doing a wonderful job taking care of everyone's needs. I love the cookie story. My prayers will include you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudithWashburnQuiltStudo Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 I have been missing my mother and father so much this year. "Walling in self pity" Oma, Your story is so touching, it makes me realize how much hell you, my parents and most of all Jesus went through on earth. You deserve a seat at the right hand of Jesus and an eternal life without pain in heaven. Keep the faith and keep sharing your faith with us. I pray that your pain subsides soon and know that this must have been the same pain Jesus suffered for us. May you find peace and comfort knowing we are all here praying that your pain ceases soon. May you have a Blessed and Peaceful Christmas season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micajah Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Hi Oma, Have they given you any silvadene ointment? The radiation clinic here uses that for radiation burns. I can't be sure if its used by other clinics but if you haven't tried it, its worth asking about. So sorry you are experiencing such bad side effects. Feel better soon, Debbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anniquilter Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Oma, so glad to hear you are nearly done with this painful treatment. You are so up-beat it is a good example for us all. Sending continuing prayers and best wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoseCity Quilter Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Three cheers for soon being done! Your attitude is amazing! Glad you will be done for Christmas. Hope your burns do not give you too much trouble.... ((((Hugs))))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oma Posted December 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Hi Oma, Have they given you any silvadene ointment? The radiation clinic here uses that for radiation burns. I can't be sure if its used by other clinics but if you haven't tried it, its worth asking about. So sorry you are experiencing such bad side effects. Feel better soon, Debbie Yes and it felt pretty good the first time then it turned everything "gooey" and very "weepy" even though I used a scant amount (remembered instructions from my ER days). Then the second time I used it everything looked and felt like I turned the heat up high. Settled down a little when I stopped using it. I used the term "blisters", but actually it looks more like when the blisters have been torn off and the burn goes down a couple of layers. My "blisters" didn't tear off they melted off. They will start to get better in a few days since they aren't hitting me in those spots any more. I just hope to keep the damage low to the spots they are hitting this week, but even those will start to heal in a week or so after they stop treatment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestieMom Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Oma, so glad you're reaching the end of your treatments. Woo hoo!!! I'll repeat what everyone else has already said and that is that you're an amazing, inspiring woman! Continued prayers for healing are being said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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