just got back from my second doctors visit of the day, with my primary care physician Dr. Browne. it was a very good reassuring visit. still not completely sure on why i'm still so sick, but we were very reasurred that it could very easily be simply due to my body being just over exhausted on top of still recovering from whatever terrible flu/tonsillitis or illness i had back in Tassie a few weeks ago. and just the news of the "C" word can be enough to cause a lot of stress on the body. so we we're told what we already knew in that i'm exhausted and overwhelmed, but also reassured that it was nothing to be to concerned about. the worst part other than the cancer symptoms of pressure on my throat and difficulty breathing well is simply my exhaustion. i've never been so tired in my life, yet still unable to sleep. but i've got a prescription for some sleep meds and it's great to be home. i also got some blood taken and will have a few tests done just to check for autoimmune issues or any antibodies. so it's all very good news in the scheme of things.
we've also got several more doctors appointments lined up for the next few weeks both with endocrinologists, surgeons and doctors, but we are well on the way to getting my surgery and treatments started and soon to be behind me!
on another note, i am so happy to be getting so much love and support with all of this. it is the last thing i ever dreamed would be happening to me and it still doesn't seem real. But i'm keeping optomistic and trying not to dwell on all the negative and such of it. i am feeling much much better than i was just a few weeks ago, and while i still have a long way to go, we've now figured out what's going on and are well on the way to a full recovery. I'm still going to need a lot of support in the upcoming weeks and it's scary as hell, but i know deep down it's all going to be fine. I'm so incredibly lucky to have such a big and strong support group! i love you all so much!
Katy
We love you and are praying for you way out here in the PNW, Katy! Love & Cheers, Rich & Carol
ReplyDeletehey katy! i know we only met once, but i'm extremely sorry to hear about everything you're going through. Matt and I are thinking about you and sending you lots of good healthy vibes. stay strong!
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I am henceforth going to have a Mighty Boosh marathon. You know of the cosmic power of the Boosh to cure the weak and weary. Anyway, thinking of you, like so many others, and hope it all runs smoooothly~! Can't keep a good (wo)man down!
ReplyDeleteKaty,
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about all that has been happening to you and the sudden diagnosis. I can't think of a better support system than you have, your family is so wonderful and I was so fortunate to have met them over the wedding weekend! Keep each other strong. Lots of love to you and the family! <3
~Christina
Bob Raucher says:
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your wonderful, supporting comments. It means a great deal to all of us to have so many people thinking of Katy, and the rest of our immediate family.
I have to say that Katy is the ultimate good sport. She has maintained a wonderful attitude throughout this ordeal, and is such a complete pleasure to be around. She is certainly doing a way better job at being a warm and caring human beign than I am, at this time.
Much love to all,
Bob (Katy's Dad)
Hey Bob...you are soooo right about Katy! and ...just remember...It takes one to know one....sending extra love your way too! REALLY!
ReplyDeleteand a big hug...Cindy (Katy's tacky Aunt, Karen sister, Bob's sister in law...whatever law govern's that one)..
We love you Katy -- you are so strong! I know it must be really hard to have so many of your friends in Hobart right now, but I want you to know you have lots of friends in Boulder too. If you ever need to just get away from it, hang out, or anything else, I want you to know that I'm here too. Whatever you need, don't hesitate!
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