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Old September 23rd 08, 05:05 AM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
tanadashoes
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Default Rob's second Chemo session

I don't know what it is, I take Rob in for his chemo, and as soon as he's
hooked up to the IVs, I fall asleep. Four hours later, he's fed (a courtesy
for the patients, care givers fend for themselves), rested, unhooked from
the IVs and I take him home.

I thought we were going to get by without Ralph calling as Rob had taken
anti nausea medications earlier, but they must have worn off. The bathroom
is clean now. Poor Rob. He never got sick more than once every couple of
years and the only times he got this ill were from chemo. I think it is
worst for those who aren't used to being ill. He gets so embarrassed when
he gets sick, and no matter how many people tell him that there's nothing to
be upset about, he still gets upset.

I know he's not doing his best as Huey, QC, and Merlin have taken position
on the bed near him and Tanada is on a blanket at the foot of the bed. Qui
Gun Kit, Sonya, and Pine Cone have looked in, decided that the bed is full
and gone into Mike's room instead. The owners are worried about him, I
think.

Pam S. also worried


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Old September 23rd 08, 05:30 AM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
Joy
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"tanadashoes" wrote in message
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I don't know what it is, I take Rob in for his chemo, and as soon as he's
hooked up to the IVs, I fall asleep. Four hours later, he's fed (a
courtesy for the patients, care givers fend for themselves), rested,
unhooked from the IVs and I take him home.

I thought we were going to get by without Ralph calling as Rob had taken
anti nausea medications earlier, but they must have worn off. The
bathroom is clean now. Poor Rob. He never got sick more than once every
couple of years and the only times he got this ill were from chemo. I
think it is worst for those who aren't used to being ill. He gets so
embarrassed when he gets sick, and no matter how many people tell him that
there's nothing to be upset about, he still gets upset.

I know he's not doing his best as Huey, QC, and Merlin have taken position
on the bed near him and Tanada is on a blanket at the foot of the bed.
Qui Gun Kit, Sonya, and Pine Cone have looked in, decided that the bed is
full and gone into Mike's room instead. The owners are worried about him,
I think.

Pam S. also worried


My sympathy to both of you. Being sick is miserable, and I'm sure being
embarrassed about it makes it more so. I know you can't help worrying about
him, and it is frustrating not to be able to convince him there's no reason
to be embarrassed. I hope the sickness passes quickly and doesn't repeat
itself when he has further treatments. I also hope the treatments do their
job.

(((((((((Pam and Rob)))))))))

Joy


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Old September 23rd 08, 05:31 AM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
Christine Burel[_2_]
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Default Rob's second Chemo session

Pam, Lots and lots of hugs, purrs, and support for you all.
with love,
Christine and family
"tanadashoes" wrote in message
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I don't know what it is, I take Rob in for his chemo, and as soon as he's
hooked up to the IVs, I fall asleep. Four hours later, he's fed (a
courtesy for the patients, care givers fend for themselves), rested,
unhooked from the IVs and I take him home.

I thought we were going to get by without Ralph calling as Rob had taken
anti nausea medications earlier, but they must have worn off. The
bathroom is clean now. Poor Rob. He never got sick more than once every
couple of years and the only times he got this ill were from chemo. I
think it is worst for those who aren't used to being ill. He gets so
embarrassed when he gets sick, and no matter how many people tell him that
there's nothing to be upset about, he still gets upset.

I know he's not doing his best as Huey, QC, and Merlin have taken position
on the bed near him and Tanada is on a blanket at the foot of the bed.
Qui Gun Kit, Sonya, and Pine Cone have looked in, decided that the bed is
full and gone into Mike's room instead. The owners are worried about him,
I think.

Pam S. also worried


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Old September 23rd 08, 06:15 AM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
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tanadashoes wrote:
I don't know what it is, I take Rob in for his chemo, and as soon as he's
hooked up to the IVs, I fall asleep. Four hours later, he's fed (a courtesy
for the patients, care givers fend for themselves), rested, unhooked from
the IVs and I take him home.

I thought we were going to get by without Ralph calling as Rob had taken
anti nausea medications earlier, but they must have worn off. The bathroom
is clean now. Poor Rob. He never got sick more than once every couple of
years and the only times he got this ill were from chemo. I think it is
worst for those who aren't used to being ill. He gets so embarrassed when
he gets sick, and no matter how many people tell him that there's nothing to
be upset about, he still gets upset.

I know he's not doing his best as Huey, QC, and Merlin have taken position
on the bed near him and Tanada is on a blanket at the foot of the bed. Qui
Gun Kit, Sonya, and Pine Cone have looked in, decided that the bed is full
and gone into Mike's room instead. The owners are worried about him, I
think.

Pam S. also worried



Sending purrs that tomorrow will be a better day. MLB
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Old September 23rd 08, 08:11 AM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
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Well, d*mm*t. I hate to hear that Rob is down again. Your family's struggles
in the last few years have been great and I admire all of you for taking it
all so well - Rob included. As always, you are in my thoughts and my
prayers.

Bridget


"tanadashoes" wrote in message
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I don't know what it is, I take Rob in for his chemo, and as soon as he's
hooked up to the IVs, I fall asleep. Four hours later, he's fed (a
courtesy for the patients, care givers fend for themselves), rested,
unhooked from the IVs and I take him home.

I thought we were going to get by without Ralph calling as Rob had taken
anti nausea medications earlier, but they must have worn off. The
bathroom is clean now. Poor Rob. He never got sick more than once every
couple of years and the only times he got this ill were from chemo. I
think it is worst for those who aren't used to being ill. He gets so
embarrassed when he gets sick, and no matter how many people tell him that
there's nothing to be upset about, he still gets upset.

I know he's not doing his best as Huey, QC, and Merlin have taken position
on the bed near him and Tanada is on a blanket at the foot of the bed.
Qui Gun Kit, Sonya, and Pine Cone have looked in, decided that the bed is
full and gone into Mike's room instead. The owners are worried about him,
I think.

Pam S. also worried


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Old September 23rd 08, 10:57 AM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
Adrian[_2_]
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Default Rob's second Chemo session

tanadashoes wrote:
I don't know what it is, I take Rob in for his chemo, and as soon as
he's hooked up to the IVs, I fall asleep. Four hours later, he's fed
(a courtesy for the patients, care givers fend for themselves),
rested, unhooked from the IVs and I take him home.

I thought we were going to get by without Ralph calling as Rob had
taken anti nausea medications earlier, but they must have worn off. The
bathroom is clean now. Poor Rob. He never got sick more than
once every couple of years and the only times he got this ill were
from chemo. I think it is worst for those who aren't used to being
ill. He gets so embarrassed when he gets sick, and no matter how
many people tell him that there's nothing to be upset about, he still
gets upset.
I know he's not doing his best as Huey, QC, and Merlin have taken
position on the bed near him and Tanada is on a blanket at the foot
of the bed. Qui Gun Kit, Sonya, and Pine Cone have looked in,
decided that the bed is full and gone into Mike's room instead. The
owners are worried about him, I think.

Pam S. also worried


Purrs for Rob and all the family.
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Old September 23rd 08, 11:56 AM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
Mishi[_2_]
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Default Rob's second Chemo session

tanadashoes wrote:
I don't know what it is, I take Rob in for his chemo, and as soon as he's
hooked up to the IVs, I fall asleep. Four hours later, he's fed (a courtesy
for the patients, care givers fend for themselves), rested, unhooked from
the IVs and I take him home.

I thought we were going to get by without Ralph calling as Rob had taken
anti nausea medications earlier, but they must have worn off. The bathroom
is clean now. Poor Rob. He never got sick more than once every couple of
years and the only times he got this ill were from chemo. I think it is
worst for those who aren't used to being ill. He gets so embarrassed when
he gets sick, and no matter how many people tell him that there's nothing to
be upset about, he still gets upset.

I know he's not doing his best as Huey, QC, and Merlin have taken position
on the bed near him and Tanada is on a blanket at the foot of the bed. Qui
Gun Kit, Sonya, and Pine Cone have looked in, decided that the bed is full
and gone into Mike's room instead. The owners are worried about him, I
think.

Pam S. also worried



{{{{Pam & Rob}}}}

Pam, on our local news last night, they had a story about acupuncture
and its use to relieve the side effects of chemo. I don't know if there
is an acupuncturist in your area, but here is a link to an article about it:
http://www2.mdanderson.org/depts/onc...r/3-06-hc.html

Purrs going out to you from the Bridgeport,NY Cat Crew, and prayers from
their slaves.
Mishi
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Old September 23rd 08, 12:14 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
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Default Rob's second Chemo session

As to your falling asleep, that is called exhaustion. Every time Bob was in
the hospital I would stay with him. Being a paraplegic, there were so many
things he couldn't do, reach things, turn over by himself and such. Problem
was, I knew he had the buzzer if he really needed help and often used that
time to catch up on my sleep.

With Rob, you know in your head that for that few hours, his every breath
will be monitored so you go on shut down, or rather sleep down. Enjoy it,
you need the rest.

Purrs and prayers from everyone here.
"tanadashoes" wrote in message
...
I don't know what it is, I take Rob in for his chemo, and as soon as he's
hooked up to the IVs, I fall asleep. Four hours later, he's fed (a
courtesy for the patients, care givers fend for themselves), rested,
unhooked from the IVs and I take him home.

I thought we were going to get by without Ralph calling as Rob had taken
anti nausea medications earlier, but they must have worn off. The
bathroom is clean now. Poor Rob. He never got sick more than once every
couple of years and the only times he got this ill were from chemo. I
think it is worst for those who aren't used to being ill. He gets so
embarrassed when he gets sick, and no matter how many people tell him that
there's nothing to be upset about, he still gets upset.

I know he's not doing his best as Huey, QC, and Merlin have taken position
on the bed near him and Tanada is on a blanket at the foot of the bed.
Qui Gun Kit, Sonya, and Pine Cone have looked in, decided that the bed is
full and gone into Mike's room instead. The owners are worried about him,
I think.

Pam S. also worried



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Old September 23rd 08, 12:21 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
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Old September 23rd 08, 02:35 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
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"tanadashoes" wrote in message
...
I don't know what it is, I take Rob in for his chemo, and as soon as he's
hooked up to the IVs, I fall asleep. Four hours later, he's fed (a
courtesy for the patients, care givers fend for themselves), rested,
unhooked from the IVs and I take him home.

I thought we were going to get by without Ralph calling as Rob had taken
anti nausea medications earlier, but they must have worn off. The
bathroom is clean now. Poor Rob. He never got sick more than once every
couple of years and the only times he got this ill were from chemo. I
think it is worst for those who aren't used to being ill. He gets so
embarrassed when he gets sick, and no matter how many people tell him that
there's nothing to be upset about, he still gets upset.

I know he's not doing his best as Huey, QC, and Merlin have taken position
on the bed near him and Tanada is on a blanket at the foot of the bed.
Qui Gun Kit, Sonya, and Pine Cone have looked in, decided that the bed is
full and gone into Mike's room instead. The owners are worried about him,
I think.

Pam S. also worried



You are all in our thoughts and purrs.
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