Another day in the big C life

well one drama down and today was the big retrieval, 7 to 8 hours, kind of a close call when they thought about not doing it since her numbers weren't quite where they wanted. But then Dr. A called and said go ahead lets do it.

So today was the big day and she survived with minimal issues.They collected 3 million - amazing? wonder how many a body has? any who, they are going to have to retrieve more Tuesday. They will start the process of freezing what they cllected and what ever else they do to them.

then depending on how that goes she will have to go back to the teeth issue process that was abruptly unfinished, so she will be clear of any infection. Meaning root canals, bunched together. so she can get healed on that before she goes back for the transplant. 

So keep their spirits up and prayers going. They appreciate all of you all and miss you and there family.

I will keep you posted on there wherabouts as soon as we know.  They should be in same hotel but possibly different room number. We will no more after tommorrow.

Than you all and Love from the Sneaths

July 25 Wed

Most of the week was a blurr of weakness due to the cheno and reaction.
Late Tues. she was feeling some better, eating a bit and had overcome most of the sickness.

She is recieving 3 injections a day and Monday is the target date for pulling the cells. She is very optimistic with everything going better than expected. Monday it will take 7 to 8 hours!

Then hoping for news to come home soon! Then the actual transplant will be early August so that is very soon as well.

Keep them close with thoughts and prayers. Send anything you feel this week as long as it is befor Tues. until we know more at the addy we provided.

Love and thankfulness from the family.

I know Dennis and trish are both waiting patiently to see the kiddos. ) and everyone else soon we hope!!!!

Sunday July 22

Sandy spoke with Trish for a short moment she of course was very weak and ill from all the chemo. They put her on meds to get rid all the water she had to consume.

She will be in hospital stay till her numbers come down.

I am sure they are anxious to get to their hotel even though it is not home it is their temporary comfort.

Please send them comfort and encouragement in any way you can, Patient on the phone calls i am sure Dennis is busy holding up the fort,

If you need the addy to their stay let us know.

C 

The Chemo

July 19 - Trish got admitted for chemo treatment- about 12:30 the spent a log time on admit paper work and all that.

They had to wait for test results before chemo starts.

then at 9 ish p.m. still no chemo she also had to consume 6 hours of fluid before the chemo, due to protect her kidneys.

She was receiving a large dose and then another in August. 

Keep her close in thoughts i am sure this will be exhausting and hard on her.

the ports

July 18, 2012  Wed. - Different than before they kept her awake through the process. She said it was strange and she was sore this evening. She will be admitted tomorrow at noon and get out Saturday, which they start the chemo.

She did say she trying to get ready to loose the hair, on a small plus side she will be cool. She will get a really big dose in August.

keep them close in prayer, send them faith and send them a note at the address i posted yesterday, or post a message through the blog.

She did pack up some things to try and stay busy but doesn't beat a note, or package from home for either one of them.

C

July 2012 UT - Texas

After much delay, hard decisions, some no choice. Trish is being treated at UT Southwestern in Texas.

She went to meet her new transplant team and series of test a week ago. Came home for enough time to regroup, pack for the long haul.

While they were there for evaluation testing they experienced a bad hotel and a stolen catalytic converter as we all know is nice and pricey. Much more undo stress but moving forward with the new team and she does feel confident in the new DR. which makes a big difference.

So they arrived Monday July 16,2012 a new chapter

Tues 17, - all her tests from week before were normal, they met with their team.

July 18 - she will get 3 ports - out patient,

19 - big dose of chemo

I first off should explain we have had dealt with up rooting for a different kind of transplant for my spouse even though we had some family in Texas Baylor - it still can be trial and suffering in a different way. I can remember to this day how i would so b ready for mail, note and even had a visit from a dear freind so unexpected it brought me to tears. (unfortunately we too had our car theft also and major unexpected expenses so it must be a weird Texas thing) i don't know.

Not just the transplant recipient but the spouse,family and extended can have hidden stress from holding their breath from worry and handling all the bills, home-front, and issues to keep the other strong. So with that said -

the repeating conversation can be stressful, so hopefully family, blog and very closest will receive info.

But, funny, uplifting cards, notes, favorite things, books, mags, fav foods, (they will have little kitchenette) gift cards like visa cards, purchases from signify pink fight like a girl. The simple gestures mean the world. More than you know -

This journey needs everyone to back them up in prayer, gestures, thoughts and anything you feel will help.

You can comment on their blog, email but try to limit txt,patient on replies. We don't quite know how the dosage is going to affect, or what all will be going on their end but will update as soon as we know.

they can receive mail, goodies,or whatever at

 

Hyatt-2914 Harry Hines Dallas, Tx 75201 attn: Dennis or Trish Sneath #121

just be sure to track packages so nothing goes missing

keep posting for the family - C

 

Celia

Moving forward faster!

Things are moving now. Trishs numbers were climbing they are moving forward to try and get control of the situation. Much to the families delight she is getting treatment much needed, they will start on working on her numbers with larger doses of chemo, she will be off in Dr. land starting Tuesday the 10th.

first couple days they will be testing her to work on getting her nbrs adjusted and body ready. they will also do another bone marrow biopsy and see where they are at. She will also be receiving new ports and some shots to help the white cells.

Again i am not versed in all the terminology but i am sure most of us cant even imagine what all is involved in the prep time and things that might arrise.

Please keep them close to your hearts and prayer list.

Not only the cancer, testing, poking and prodding is a test in itself but just the knowing of a confinement coming soon will be difficult in itself.

If all goes well, with this first procedure she will return to hospital and recieve the transplant and be confined and tested and kept watch on. This will be the time she will need to be close to their watch and progess in isolation. The major test in time, I know i am leaving out alot but know that at that point she will need some FB messages, blogging messages and just mail in that sence since she will be away from the public and friends (

If you need more personal info i am sure you can leave messages to either and they may be able to get wiht you but keep in mind they will have their hands full as well as minds to get all this done.

Keep her spirits up in prayer and thoughts! they love you all and the family appreciates all that you can or possibly do.

Again not all info will be posted but as much as we can or they feel we will keep you posted.

Thanks, C