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My Wife is Home from the Hospital!

  
By:  A. Macarthur  •  5 years ago  •  34 comments


My Wife is Home from the Hospital!
 

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And I have a number of interesting (personal) revelations to share regarding her cancer (Multiple Myeloma).

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A. Macarthur
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1  author  A. Macarthur    5 years ago

I am processing what I've learned and will share as things crystallize in my mind.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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2  Buzz of the Orient    5 years ago

The rate of her recovery was far better than you had predicted.  Very happily I can say that is miraculous.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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2.1  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @2    5 years ago

The rate of her recovery was far better than you had predicted.  Very happily I can say that is miraculous

"Recovery" will actually take several months … the extent of "recovery" required for hospital discharge for a multiple myeloma "survivor" (as to how they are referred from a medical perspective), is based on the white blood cell count, but stamina, immune system viability, and, that which constitutes a return to "normal" (which varies greatly from individual-to-individual) is a matter of time and imprecise.

There's no "miracle" as multiple myeloma has no cure; the objective of the bone marrow transplant is "permanent remission". In the multiple myeloma world, the day after the transplant is referred to as the patient's "new birth date." So, for my wife's new birthday, she came home to a very clean, neat house and a new Dell computer.

 
 
 
Paula Bartholomew
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3  Paula Bartholomew    5 years ago

That is very good news.  Now, your first responsibility is to her and yourself.  We will be here waiting and realize you need some time to yourselves.  Just know that so many here care about you and Mrs. Mac.jrSmiley_15_smiley_image.gif jrSmiley_15_smiley_image.gif

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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3.1  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  Paula Bartholomew @3    5 years ago

Thanks, Paula. Indeed I know and greatly appreciate the caring expressed by NT friends.

 
 
 
TTGA
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4  TTGA    5 years ago

Great news Mac.  Use this place for diversion while you focus on her recovery.  You always have lots of good friends here.

 
 
 
1stwarrior
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4.1  1stwarrior  replied to  TTGA @4    5 years ago

And a helluva lot of diversion - if ya wanna join the Smash Trump discussions jrSmiley_10_smiley_image.gif jrSmiley_10_smiley_image.gif jrSmiley_10_smiley_image.gif

So glad she is home Mac.  Spend all the healing moments together in your very usual and wonderful manner.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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4.1.1  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  1stwarrior @4.1    5 years ago

Thanks 1st; I have too many good feelings for people here, even for those with whom I have vehemently disagreed politically. I'll pick my political fights on Twitter where I know no one personally … and can bitch at Trump directly via tweets.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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4.2  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  TTGA @4    5 years ago

I can honestly say that "the truest and best friends I have yet to meet, are here on NT"!

 
 
 
evilone
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5  evilone    5 years ago

Great news! 

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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7  Raven Wing    5 years ago

Wonderful news, and an amazingly quick recovery from her treatment. As I said before, the Creator truly does love her. Hopefully, our collective prayers and good wishes helped a little as well. 

I am sure both you and the Mrs are glad she is finally home, and hopefully, her recovery will continue to her great progress from this point on.

I can only imagine what a relief it is to finally have the Mrs home again, and now you can almost take a deep breath. Many prayers and best wishes for you both.  jrSmiley_13_smiley_image.gif

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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7.1  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  Raven Wing @7    5 years ago
RW, "a recovery from treatment" is on-going … for example, hair loss from the chemo continues, tiredness, some chemo-related decrease in mental sharpness and other phenomena will persist for an indeterminate period of time. Usually, a month of relative isolation from people in public places is recommended. 
Thank you for your on-going good wishes.

 
 
 
Raven Wing
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7.1.1  Raven Wing  replied to  A. Macarthur @7.1    5 years ago
"a recovery from treatment " is on-going

Understood, Mac. I went through the Hell on earth as are you and many others when my Son was dealing with cancer at a young age. While we knew it was terminal and there was no miracle that could save his life, we were just very happy for each day he was still here with us. 

The 'treatments' he endured were meant to give the Doctors a chance to gather more information about the dorm of cancer he had, which was so rare that only 500 case were ever reported each year worldwide. so that hopefully one day they might find a treatment that could possibly put the cancer in remission. Most people who contracted that form of cancer were elderly and already in poor health and walked on in less that 6 months after being diagnosed. My Son was the youngest person to ever contract that form of cancer, had always been in good health and so he was the best candidate they had every had to learn more from. 

The Chemo he had was nothing more than toxic waste, and his chemo treatments lasted for an entire week. It was very difficult to watch that cancer literally eat him alive day by day, and knowing that each day could be his last as his immune system became less and less. 

But, each step your beloved wife takes in her battle with this vicious disease and making progress even though it is slow, makes me so very happy that she is closer to winning the battle and remaining here with her family. 

I know all too well how hard it is for her, the hair loss, tiredness, loss of appetite, the mental and emotional toll it takes on her and the whole family. That you have the great support of not only your own family, but, your 'family' here on NT, is something that is also truly a blessing.

So if I seem to take her battle with what she is facing a bit lightly, that is not the case. My good wishes and prayer are truly from the heart, as I have walked a mile in your shoes. jrSmiley_93_smiley_image.jpg

 
 
 
Trout Giggles
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8  Trout Giggles    5 years ago

Happy to hear she is home. Take care of her and you. We'll still be here.

 
 
 
Just Jim NC TttH
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9  Just Jim NC TttH    5 years ago

Awesome. Speedy recovery!!jrSmiley_28_smiley_image.gif

 
 
 
Colour Me Free
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10  Colour Me Free    5 years ago

So happy for you and your wife .. Best wishes to the two of you... 

 
 
 
Kavika
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11  Kavika     5 years ago

Great news, hugs to Mrs Mac.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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12  author  A. Macarthur    5 years ago

Thank you my friend … you are one of the very few NT folks I have had the honor and pleasure of meeting face-to-face, having a drink or two and breaking bread with, and, even hooking a few small fish alongside.

Hope to meet again one day.

 
 
 
Kavika
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12.1  Kavika   replied to  A. Macarthur @12    5 years ago
Hope to meet again one day.

Absolutely 

 
 
 
Perrie Halpern R.A.
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13  Perrie Halpern R.A.    5 years ago

Wonderful news Mac. May your wife have many, many more new birthdays. 

 
 
 
cobaltblue
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14  cobaltblue    5 years ago

I couldn't be happier and I am relieved for you and your family, Mac. This is the best news I've heard in quite some time and my commute home will be filled with my heart singing. Warm, loving, healing thoughts sent your way. I'm thrilled your bride is on the mend. 

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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14.1  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  cobaltblue @14    5 years ago

Let us all keep the "music" going! Many thanks.

 
 
 
charger 383
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15  charger 383    5 years ago

This is very good news and I am happy for you and your wife

 
 
 
pat wilson
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17  pat wilson    5 years ago

This is so good to hear. Take care of your bride !

 
 
 
JaneDoe
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18  JaneDoe    5 years ago

Great news! I am glad she is out of the hospital and back home ( a very clean, neat home 😀 ) with you, where she can relax and be comfortable.

I am very happy for you both and hope for continued good news!!

 
 
 
devangelical
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19  devangelical    5 years ago

just being at home is itself a powerful medicine. may your wife continue on her journey to wellness with your help and support.

 
 
 
bbl-1
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20  bbl-1    5 years ago

Hope she is doing well.  I fully understand.  My sister is going through a cancer too.  It has been rough but she seems to be improving.  The treatments were ( draining ) on her.

 
 
 
TᵢG
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21  TᵢG    5 years ago

A very tough part of your life journey together.   My very best wishes for her continued recovery to 100% and your (both) well deserved return to doing the things you wish in life.  

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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22  author  A. Macarthur    5 years ago

As always, there is great kindness and caring here on NT … for which I express my gratitude and thanks.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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22.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  A. Macarthur @22    5 years ago

Such returns for the person you have been and what you yourself have given are not  unusual.

 
 

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