BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: Bill D
Date: 03 Jun 13 - 12:09 PM

TWO toilet plungers.. with handles cut off a bit shorter... make a handy gadget to sit on at the beach. short handles sink into the sand and the plunger cups provide suction to keep you from toppling over if you've had too much beer.

It's ok... no need to thank me....

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: bbc
Date: 03 Jun 13 - 11:10 AM

Nice to hear from you, Pat! I'm glad that some things are improving! Please keep us in the loop!

love & hugs,

Barbara

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 03 Jun 13 - 04:01 AM

keep posting those reports, spaw.

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 03 Jun 13 - 12:38 AM

I feel pain thinking about those toilet plungers being any where near a beer . . .

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 03 Jun 13 - 12:33 AM

I'm sorry that you are feeling so much pain. Complain away. I would!

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: katlaughing
Date: 02 Jun 13 - 11:46 PM

thanks for visiting, Peaches.

luvyabuckets....kat

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: GUEST,hg
Date: 02 Jun 13 - 05:59 PM

I. love you, Pat

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: jacqui.c
Date: 02 Jun 13 - 02:36 PM

What Janie said.

Luv ya.

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: gnu
Date: 02 Jun 13 - 02:35 PM

Nice of you to grace us with your presence, as always. Even tho much hasn't changed, as you said, just the fact that you are able to sit up and take nourishment, let alone continuing to improve (HURRAH!) is worth an update to all those that care.

Now, turn the plunger upside down and

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: Janie
Date: 02 Jun 13 - 02:11 PM

Glad you checked in Spaw. Sorry about the repeated ordeal of the sore belly. Keep those numbers going UP!

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: catspaw49
Date: 02 Jun 13 - 01:20 PM

Why NOT complain? Sounds painful as hell to me.


Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: SINSULL
Date: 02 Jun 13 - 01:19 PM

I was going to bitch about the gout in my left toe but now it seems silly to complain.
I'll take a plunger if it has duel uses - good for stopped up toilets as well as creating them with too much beer?

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: catspaw49
Date: 02 Jun 13 - 12:50 PM

LOL.....They aren't going well yet..............the plungers, not the chemo.......The chemo is a pain in the belly.

Things are showing positive results though. My numbers are doing better, platelets have tripled and are close to normal. So it seems better and I feel better. Breathing is improved too.   The problem is the treatments are okay as they are given, a bit painful, but okay. By the end of the week my stomach begins to hurt pretty badly as though I have pulled muscles and am being stabbed by knives. Cold and Tylenol help but it takes a 4-6 days before I am even close to normal and even today I still hurt some. But it is two weeks before I have to do it again.....which sucks.

I've had to watch sodium closely and the plus side is I have less edema problems than I've ever had since the CHF began and my weight is down as well. The balancing of multiple problems is getting better and we learn as we go. Tomorrow is blood tests and Aronesp shot so we'll see the results of this last treatment and also in next week's testing.

Sorry if I haven't been more forthcoming or whatever but the story is the same and I really don't have much news. anyone need a bottle/can holder made from a toilet plunger?


Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: SINSULL
Date: 02 Jun 13 - 12:23 PM

He's on Facebook promoting the use of plungers as beer can holders at the beach.
Some things never change.

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: GUEST,hg
Date: 02 Jun 13 - 09:05 AM

we talked via. FB May 26th.....Chemo and belly shots......spawser, check in

love, hg

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: gnu
Date: 02 Jun 13 - 08:29 AM

Why won't this damn thing POST?

I see him still stirrin stuff on yer Facebook now and then so I figger he's still okay. Hmmmm... okay seems like an odd term re yer Spaw. It would be nice to get an update, tho.

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: katlaughing
Date: 01 Jun 13 - 11:47 PM

i posted this earlier, but i guess it disappeared.

Sins, was wondering if he's still knocking your socks in Scrabble? haven't heard much,

luvyaPeaches...kat

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: wysiwyg
Date: 22 May 13 - 11:03 AM

Still a-prayin'

Damn them knees is sore!

Kin ah git up yet? :~)

~Susan & Greg (call him somedamntime)

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: SINSULL
Date: 20 May 13 - 10:58 AM

Still stomping my butt at Scrabble. Hard to sympathize, Spaw,
SINS

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: gnu
Date: 20 May 13 - 09:46 AM

Pop da clutch n do some upshifting too eh, Spaw.

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: GUEST,fortunato
Date: 20 May 13 - 09:09 AM

Dear 'Spaw,

Sorry to hear you are ailing. I hope things improve for you. I was going to tell you to go boink your beaver as we used do in the last century, but reviewing this thread, it seems we've going for sweet and uplifting. I can do that.

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 19 May 13 - 09:41 PM

UP, SPAW!! And when you feel well enough, let us know how your upcoming round of treatments goes.

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: KT
Date: 19 May 13 - 02:44 PM

Checking in from this little corner of the world - wishing you well, Spaw!

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: gnu
Date: 19 May 13 - 01:58 PM

On a Spaw thread? Spaw wouldn't give a root... unless ya bent over. Then, it'a be a no holes barred wrastlin match.

Of course, Spaw is a gentleman. He'd never... ahem! I feel a power holdin me back from a TRUE Spawser. It's as if... as if... some magical faery godmother would skelp me beyond recognition. It's YER fault, Sandra. I mean, I'm a dead man walkin if she ever visits me so why I feel retraint and decorum is a mystery. I have failed in my endeavour to emulate my idol.

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 19 May 13 - 08:03 AM

gnu - root was the definition I was too polite to post

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: LilyFestre
Date: 18 May 13 - 07:35 PM

Hang on tight and stay strong my friend!

XOOXO

Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: gnu
Date: 18 May 13 - 04:52 PM

Damn! A visit from The King hisself! Spaw is in the Hall of The Infamous and Inflatulent fer sure eh!

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: Bill D
Date: 18 May 13 - 01:49 PM

Iffn' THAT don't perk him up, I can't imagine what would!

...naaawwww... I can imagine several other things...

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: GUEST,khandu, yes, khandu
Date: 18 May 13 - 12:32 PM

Well, hell. I had commissioned the Royal Mortar Forkers to create a statue worthy of the Mississippi Kingdom to commemorate what Spawzer has meant to the people and the throne of said Kingdom.
They have worked tirelessly, which is quite difficult to do. Have you ever tried to push a wheelbarrow full of mortar without any tires on it? Try it, by gawd, then maybe you'll be more appreciative of their tireless efforts. By gawd. it's inconsiderate people like you that have gotten the world in the pitiful shape it's in today!
You should be ashamed of yourselves and take a lesson from people like Mr. Joe Offer (who, incidentally is no Igmo!) who are kind, considerate and very smart. You could learn a thing or two from him and his ilk! A fine example is Joe Offer, by dang!
In fact,igannies, someone should erect a statue of him as the shining example of positive humanity that he is. Think of it... your children's children will look upon such a statue and say in whispered tones. "Oh. to have lived on this earth when men like Joe Offer roamed about".
By dangnation, somebody ought to build it!

Oh, yeah, Spawzer, (harumph, ahem) yes. The RMFs built a four hole brick shithouse and copied Spaw's Mudcat postings concerning the King and the Kingdom all over the walls. Thousands have line up to take a dump in his honor.

It was the least the Ethereal Kingdom could do for such a supporter of all things Mississippi as Mr. Spaw!

Get well or at least, get better, buddy!
Me and Joe Offer think you should!

Ken-khandu

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: gnu
Date: 18 May 13 - 07:41 AM

Hmmmm... dunno if that translates in other jurisdictions but it's naughty.

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: gnu
Date: 18 May 13 - 07:39 AM

"roll around and pound grass". The lad can't even pound sand anymore.

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 18 May 13 - 07:20 AM

Love your philosophy on worrying. I teach people about 'fret energy'; if you're worrying about something you can't do a damn thing about, you're wasting energy you could be using on something else. So, set aside some time to cry, pity, roll around and pound grass, then get to work. And sometimes the work is sitting and accepting.

Thinking about you and your family, sending prayers and hugs for the hard times, high-fives for the good ones.

Dani

PS: know any good online bananagrams? THAT I could kick your ass at!

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: gnu
Date: 18 May 13 - 05:04 AM

Save some of you some time...


3 barrack verb

transitive verb

chiefly British

: to shout at derisively or sarcastically

intransitive verb

1

chiefly Australian: root, cheer —usually used with for

2

chiefly British: jeer, scoff

— bar·rack·ernoun

Origin of BARRACK

perhaps from dialect (northern Ireland) barrack to brag
First Known Use: 1887

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 18 May 13 - 12:14 AM

here in Oz we barrack for the people we're encouraging!

Root has a very different meaning which you can easily find if you search for 'root - australian definition'!

sandra (to polite to post the definition)

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 17 May 13 - 09:49 PM

Chin up, Spaw. We're rooting for you!

Maggie

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: katlaughing
Date: 17 May 13 - 08:36 PM

spoke to him, briefly, today or yesterday. just as he says, it is rough.

luvyaSpawhanginthere...kat

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: michaelr
Date: 17 May 13 - 03:25 PM

Is it the week of the 32th yet?

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: gnu
Date: 16 May 13 - 09:53 PM

Indeed, that is a lovely pic.

That's it. No snide remarks.

Sorry, Spaw.

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: Janie
Date: 16 May 13 - 08:30 PM

Love the pic, Bill. And you are soooooo right.

Moonbeams shining on you, Darlin' Spaw, and they shine through any clouds. Like the sun, whether we can see them or not, they are beaming through.

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: Bill D
Date: 16 May 13 - 05:29 PM

Pat... just keep on keeping on. That 2 hours we had a few years ago was a delight, and greedy 'ol me would like another visit sometime.

A guy I knew in high school once said: "There are more people that don't like me than don't know me!"

You, my friend, are in the category of "Many more people like you than have ever met you." Revel in it.

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: GUEST,olddude
Date: 16 May 13 - 02:29 PM

I love you Spaw, get better bro please

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: Jeri
Date: 16 May 13 - 02:10 PM

Spaw, here's hoping you can get it up again. Love, me.

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: catspaw49
Date: 16 May 13 - 01:21 PM

BIG RIB!!!   DONNY!!! BUGSY!!!

Wow....Glad to see you. And my thanks to all the rest of you as well.   I'm feeling a bit down, lack of breath.....Hemoglobin and Red Cell count going the wrong way.....OTOH, I have gone almost 2 months without a transfusion which is a big jump over where I was. More Vidaza next week and I ain't looking forward to it but it'll be here nonetheless!

Thanks to all of you.


Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: Pete Jennings
Date: 16 May 13 - 07:12 AM

Keep it up, Spaw.

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: open mike
Date: 16 May 13 - 04:48 AM

here's wishing for you the strength to rise above this, Spawzer...

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: Ebbie
Date: 15 May 13 - 07:32 PM

Shake it, baby.

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 15 May 13 - 04:53 AM

Pat, Ann & I are with you every step of the way. Keep the old Family motto firmly in mind & STRIVE UP, MY BOY, STRIVE UP!
                                              With Love,
                                                             Nigel & Ann.
                                                             xxxxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 15 May 13 - 04:51 AM

keep getting better!

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: Bugsy
Date: 15 May 13 - 04:42 AM

Fuck! You don't do things by half do you Spaw?

Keep "Kicking against the pricks" as the bible so aptly puts it.

Cheers

Bugsy

Subject: RE: BS: UPSPAW report - 4 April 2013-chemo treatments
From: gnu
Date: 14 May 13 - 03:43 PM

I likes er, Don!

Spaw... up yers eh, ya hoser.