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I AM BACK!

Posted : 4/8/2007 10:52:17 AM

Hello there everyone! I am not a figment of your imagination, I am really back. [

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I had some adventures in the hospital, am covered in holes and bruises from failed injection and IV attempts, but I am ok. We don't know yet whether the treatment will work, it can take up to 2 weeks for any effect to show. I did suffer through some pretty bad side effects, and my veins started collapsing, so a lot of it wasn't much fun.

I missed you all so much, especially my Lefty [

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I would have been back sooner, but I have pretty much been asleep since I got home. My treatments were 3 times a day at 7 am, 3 pm and 11 pm, and they lasted for 3 hours, so I was only sleeping 4-5 hours a night in there. I got home Friday afternoon so exhausted I could barely keep my eyes open.

Thanks again for all the well wishes, everyone. I am both grateful and touched.

Kate

Michelle

Posted : 4/8/2007 10:59:44 AM

Welcome back! Hope that something good comes of all your pain!

miranadobe

Posted : 4/8/2007 10:59:54 AM

Dare I be crass and draw parallels to resurection on Easter, etc?
No, ok, I won't. SOOO glad to see you back here! BIG HUGS!

Benedict

Posted : 4/8/2007 11:06:14 AM

Paige, you're online! I'll put my MSN on. [

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And thank you Saveastray!

Kate

RoyallyYours

Posted : 4/8/2007 11:10:26 AM

Hey Kate, glad to see you back! I just home on Wednesday, myself.

Benedict

Posted : 4/8/2007 11:12:46 AM

Lynn, have you noticed any effect? And did you get the leg cramps? OMG did those hurt! They had to give me muscle relaxants to take the edge off just so I could stand up.

I hope it works or is working for you!

Kate

RoyallyYours

Posted : 4/8/2007 11:24:04 AM

The leg cramps were a killer! I've had one minor headache since I was released, so it seems to have helped. Have you noticed any change? I hope so.

cakana

Posted : 4/8/2007 11:53:39 AM

Glad to see you back Kate, and I truly hope that the procedures give you (and Lynn) some relief. I can't even imagine what it must've been like, but you always understand how bad things must've been when you see what someone's willing to go thru to get better. I hope the Easter Bunny brought you something extra special [

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calliecritturs

Posted : 4/8/2007 1:04:45 PM

Kate, I'm glad to hear from you -- will keep lifting you up in both thot and prayer!!

gradyupmybutt

Posted : 4/8/2007 3:10:23 PM

Yay Kate!!! I'm so glad you're back. I hope all you went through will give you some relief!

Benedict

Posted : 4/8/2007 3:24:36 PM

Thank you everyone! It feels so good to be back home.

Lynn - no effect yet, but am keeping my fingers crossed.

Kate

jeano

Posted : 4/8/2007 4:14:13 PM

Hey, so glad to hear you are back! I am keeping EVERYTHING crossed that this works out to solve your problems. [

] After all, we have to have you in shape to visit Alaska, right?

jjsmom06

Posted : 4/8/2007 4:20:34 PM

Welcome back Kate...you were very missed while you were away by many of us. [

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I am keeping fingers crossed for no reactions and a successful treatment! It is tough getting any rest in the hospital so I am glad that you are getting caught up on some!

tacran

Posted : 4/8/2007 4:23:45 PM

Kate, glad to hear you're back at home. Sending continued good vibes that your time in the hospital will have a positive effect for your condition and its symptoms. Welcome home!

BEVOLASVEGAS

Posted : 4/8/2007 5:32:46 PM

So glad to hear that you are back. I hope that the treatments will be sucessfull. Give Ben an ear rub for me.