Sunday, November 29, 2009

Black Friday

This past Wednesday, I had my 5th chemotherapy treatment - I can't believe it! I've been responding well to treatment and am still in the best of hands with my friends and family. I have to say that I've gotten used to being the patient in all sense of the word - at home and in the hospitals. However, I got a taste of what it's like to be on the other side of the hospital bed this Thanksgiving's Black Friday.

On Thursday, the entourage headed up to northern Arizona to spend Thanksgiving in the high country. Thanksgiving was moved to Saturday to accommodate every one's schedules. When you're with a medical family - you learn to change the date of holidays frequently. Dashing's sister, Miss E, then started having complaints of stomach pains, and by Friday morning, Dashing and his Dad had determined that Miss E would be appendix-less by the end of the day. Yes, Miss E had a head on collision with appendicitis. This was the start of Black Friday. We headed over to the emergency room (which luckily Dashing's dad runs) and Miss E was prepped for surgery after a positive CT scan. As she was lying in the hospital bed, I started to understand what my family and friends feel as I am going through my treatments.

The uncertainty overwhelmed me and I felt quite helpless. I tried to find ways to keep the Miss E's spirits up with the little things, like loaning her socks and reading magazines. I felt like this was my opportunity to give Miss E support like she has been giving me for the past few months.

As a medical student, Dashing was able to actually stand in and watch Miss E's surgery, which was a success. I am happy to report that Miss E is recovering fabulously and demanded to go out to a Mexican dinner only a few hours after surgery. What a trooper!

So, this Thanksgiving especially, I want to THANK every friend, family, and blog friend for your support and love. It makes all the difference.

6 comments :

Emily Hester said...

Glad you could be there for Miss E.

I can't wait to see you this weekend. All my love...

THE Stephanie said...

Wow! What a crazy Thanksgiving. Glad everything turned out ok and hope you had a wonderful holiday with your family.

Love Lace said...

I am new to following you! I found you through Sweet Simplicity. Congratulations on finishing your 5th treatment!!!

Josie said...

And we are thankful for YOU! Can't wait to see you in a few days!!!

Miss E said...

MUAH! I'm so glad you were there....you knew exactly what I needed, from the Burts Bees to the knit hat. Thank you for everything. Love you!

SassyCassie said...

I'm so glad she's okay! It must be sooo nice to have doctor's in the family...when I was suffering from an appendicitis I went to doctors for two whole months before exploratory surgery was done and determined that it had actually ruptured a month prior to surgery. It really sucked especially with all the complications I've had-Miss E is very, very lucky!

 

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