The bad news was that they now identified some cancerous tumors in my liver - so we will add that to our next battle plan! Obviously my current chemo is not working, so I will wait to speak to my AMAZING Australian Oncologist - Fran - and find out what we are going to do next - I presume it will be a new type of chemo.
I am feeling slightly better than yesterday, and my breathing appears to be better which is a great sign. The hospital staff are absolutely lovely - we had a really sprightly young nurse today called Lucy who was adorable - the food has been delicious (not that I am that fussy at the moment as still on my steroids) - and they bring me a cup of tea twice a day!
I had a great surprise visit from Howard, Armin and Penny today which was great too (excuse my "moon face" - they have been pumping me full of fluids today to control my low blood pressure)!
At this stage I will be in the hospital until at least Saturday - and hopefully by then we will have nailed this infection and I will be feeling normal again.
Lou
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Hi Lou & Marc
ReplyDeleteHope you are feeling better Lou and having lots of treats, Have you given Marc his list????, we are thinking of you and sending lots of positives, We love you
Love
Mum & Stuart xxxxxxxxx
My precious poppet, Lou Lou!
ReplyDeleteI can see with that big smile on your face - and your awesome healthy look...other than some slight "swellage" in your face, that you will kick this lung infection - perhaps with a little help from those antibiotics!
:-)xxx
You need to stop setting these additional hurdles to leap ... or at least get someone to chop them down and make them a little shorter for you to leap over!
We love you and continue to send you our positive vibes and cuddles and kisses from across the Tasman.
I will call you tomorrow for a chat during one of your tea breaks!
Until then - enjoy your hospital food! ;-P
Lots of Love - Gina, Cory, Jalen, Shadow, Duke and Tilly
xxxxxx
I don't think I knew what courage was until I met you. Keep that indomitable spirit up and you will prevail. Here we are going nuts bringing in and selling this endless harvest of apples. I wish you and Marc could share one of Solveig's incomparable apple pies with us right now.
ReplyDeleteGood bye from America
Peter & Solveig
You are amazing Lou!!! Stay strong, we are thinking of you as always :) Luv Juliana, Brett and Tajie xoxox
ReplyDeleteLou and Marc,
ReplyDeleteHang in there you two! We are all thinking of you here in the UK. Kick this infection into touch soon else I will be looking into taking a career break and getting a flight to sort you out myself!!
Please go steady and stay strong. Power of ten tigers.
Love Sal, Steve, Toby and Tia xxx
Hello Gorgeous Woman
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing! I miss you and am sending heaps of love, light and positive vibes.
Love
Mindi xx
I read your diary last night before I went to bed but could not find any words to say (hard for me).Loulou you are the bravest person I know and I hope Fran Boyle will find a cure and she will. If you are looking for someone to bring the treatment from Sydney, I am on the next plane !!!
ReplyDeleteMUCH MUCH love
Grrrrrrand Maman
ps If you must come to Sydney,The bed is ready
You know that I am 5 min away from the Mater.
Hi Guys
ReplyDeleteWe just wanted you to know that you are in our thought and we wish you well.
I can tell by your t-shirt that you still have your sense of humour, which is bloody important!
Keep on fighting and when you've got over this 'blip' you can enjoy a more restful, warm summer.
Love to you both
Simon & Donna
OUr precious poppet, Lou Lou!
ReplyDeleteI can see with that big smile on your face - and your awesome healthy look...other than some slight "swellage" in your face, that you will kick this lung infection - perhaps with a little help from those antibiotics!
:-)xxx
You need to stop setting these additional hurdles to leap ... or at least get someone to chop them down and make them a little shorter for you to leap over!
We love you and continue to send you our positive vibes and cuddles and kisses from across the Tasman.
We will call you tomorrow for a chat during one of your tea breaks!
Until then - enjoy your hospital food! ;-P
Lots of love Mum & Stuart
(sorry Gina couldn't resist lol xxx
That's fine, Marlene! :-D LOL!
ReplyDelete...they say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery!! ;-P
Game on!!! LOL!
Love to you and Stuart!
xxx
I just studied the picture (in hospital) and I had a good smile reading the sign behind your bed : "NORMAL DIET" !!!!! What is a normal diet ?
ReplyDeleteThis avo I went to Lane Cove, bought a cup cake and a mocchachino, went to sit in a park and had a great conversation with you....Did hear me ?
much Love
GrrrrrrrrrrMaman
Gotta love when a cuppa is brought to you twice a day! I bet you love the sound of the tea trolley! xx
ReplyDeleteLou, your smile makes me smile! You are strong, and you have lots of great people around you that all love you!
Rest up, thinking of you heaps! xx
Jac
PS: Loving the PJ's!
Heya gorgeous girl - thinking of you always. Keep punching away at it, rest up, stay strong and focus on the good stuff.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see you both - and get Lucy's number for me :)
xxox Timbo