Hi there all. Over the last few days, I took Lisa back down to San Diego to see Dr. Lowy and have her drain looked at. He was a little concerned about the amount of fluid still draining but said that over all she looked good and that she could have the drain removed her at home when it slows down in the coming weeks, then back to the three month schedule for CT's. She is feeling OK, not great, but not nearly as bad as she was, with the ongoing pain issues a little better controlled. Prior to seeing Dr. Lowy, we spent about four days in Los Angeles doing the touristy things that we have never had the chance to do, the Sunset Strip, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, studio tour, air conditioned bus etc. All that was missing was a pair of shorts, knee high socks, hat and camera around the neck to complete the picture! Anyway, that part was enjoyable and was the extent of any traveling that we will do in the motorhome this summer, so it was memorable. Stay strong Mike

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Mike, Partner/Caregiver of Lisa, dx 3/06 peritoneal mesothelioma

That is such good news, and it sounds like you really had fun in LA-glad Lisa was able to do those things.  Rose

Good to hear Lisa is doing better. Enjoy those 3 mos.

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HUGS
bonnie
Peritoneal survivor 10 YEARS

Mike - glad lisa doing btr and U both enjoyed some sights.

just short note - cuz chatty cathy on keyboard kinda out of comission

Whatta summer. Never in life b4 had ever a dog bitten me,,,,,,,,
til this summer a friends dog nipped me in left calf when I was had used restroom and my friend was in yard ---- as I was getting ready to open door to go outside the little fart bit me in calf.... I;d been in her home B4

the next event ....one nite in park we had a not really too good band , but anyhow one of the ladies came along and said, "next jitterbug let's us girls get up and do it..... end result 4 me .... dancing in tennis shoes not the best ....kinda stumbled and headed twd end of wood floor by strip of wood where carpet began .... ended up with BAD complex colles fracture...
NOW have 6 pins in my arm - abt size of carpentry nails to put together 2x4's...
they did op 10 days aft break....and hv 2 hv them in 2 hold bones in place til sep 10th

so much 4 fun....
just came in 2 C what going on

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Lois, Poolboy's mermaid
Marty was stage 3/4 - pleural meso 3/9/07
fought valiantly 27 months
gone to Heaven June 16, 2009

I spoke to Lois after her post, she is not on a computer often but we can leave her messages and she will pick up on a shared computer.

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Mary Hesdorffer, NP
Medical Liaison, Mesothelioma Foundation

Holy Sh** Lois, you trying to keep up with the rest of us and our drs. You take good care of yourself and heal quickly. Not sure if Rich still comes here, will send him a note.
Much HUGS
bon

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HUGS
bonnie
Peritoneal survivor 10 YEARS

Lois, what are you doing?  We can't leave you alone for 5 minutes before you get into trouble.  Think of you often.
Luv ya, Rich and Lora
BEHAVE and Get Well!!!!!  Ok, just Get Well.

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Rich (patient) and Lora Mosca
Peritoneal Survivor dx'd 12/06

Dang Lois, sounds like your summer was one to remember. Painful too. Good to hear from you again and Lisa sends her love. Been quite the crappy summer here too, but things are looking up. Take good care of yourself and be careful with that arm. Stay strong, Mike

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Mike, Partner/Caregiver of Lisa, dx 3/06 peritoneal mesothelioma