Friday, September 14, 2007

TGIF!!

Week #2 down! Ya! I had surgery yesterday and they took out my port and put in a central line. Not sure why, but my shoulder has been really hurting. They have a pretty big line in right now, with 2 tubes hanging from it. I will get to replace it with a smaller one after they get my stem cells collected.
Kevin got to play nurse today and give me my first shot of neupogen! He did quite well. Just to give you all an idea of how expensive having cancer is, we will take shots for 3-5 days (twice a day) and the pharmacy bill was over $8,000. Thank God for insurance, as our part was only $30.00. I think by the time this is all said and done, our insurance company will probably be billed over a million dollars!! That is no exageration either.
Today, we didn't have any appointments at the hospital, but we were up there for a CVC (central line) care class. Kevin learned how to flush it with heparin twice a day. Like I said, he is doing great!
Tonight we rented a few movies and are staying in watching them. (Well, watching movies and eating a big 'ol bowl of ice cream!)
You all have a great weekend!
~Kasey

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi guys,
I check your journey everyday and say a prayer for your fsmily. Remember I don't work and have time to do whatever you might need done to help you out. Tell Kevin Maruka said Hi. Talk to uou later. Deb and Greg

Kasey said...

Thanks Debbie! I told Kevin Maruka said HI and he just LAUGHED!
He said to say hello to you nd Greg.
Kasey

Anonymous said...

Kasey
You were on my mind this morning and I just want you to know I think of you allot and how brave you are and how much you love life! Your a testimony to many people. You are a world changer! Many peoples lives you have touched and will continue to touch by sharing your story.
To Kevin ... what a great husband you are!
I'm so grateful for you both and your wonderful Kids! They are a joy! I'm so glad I got to be in there lives through preschool :) Love you both and your in my prayers!
God Speed
Tammy
P.S. Mike says Hi and he is praying for you both also.