Allright, so here is how it works. I give blood on Monday, checked by onco on Tuesday and cleared for chemo on Thursday. So I gave on Monday, I saw Patterson on Tuesday and he did NOT have the blood report, but cleared me for chemo so I got my appt for 1:30 today. I show up at 1PM and get a call from Morgan Patterson nurse, who says I am not cleared due to some failure on my kidneys part. Dont know what that means, I am here, but no I have to go home. I was so disappointed and frustrated. She said she called twice this morning - starting at NOON!! So I said now I go home?? and she called me rude and said she would not put up with my attitude. Well, I dont like her anymore! She called Dr. Ontads office crying and said I cussed her out?! or whatever and I did NOT. She lied, I am really pissed now since the report should have been read on Tuesday, I did not screw up, they did. Apology, no.....I get reported to her supervisor!! Unfair, unjust and just not empathic to my plight. What can I do. They say I can do nothing, the chemo caused this and I was not allowed to be treated today. Shit, Shit Shit Shit SHIT.....I will get another blood test on Monday. They dont even tell you what do to about the problem. I am going to call Moffitt and delay the evaluation since I am missing more treatments. We got started late, now this week and then again Thanksgiving. I am thinking January 28th. I will probably call tomorrow.
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They are just telling you that the chemo is very hard on your kidneys. Additional chemo, right now, could really do damage--so be greatful that it was caught!! Everything will work out! God is handling it---trust Him!!
ReplyDeleteIt's so hard when you are begging for chemo and your body won't let you have it. I'm thankful that the chemo has made your tumor shrink. Be kind to your kidneys.
ReplyDeleteI think you have to stay focused on the Road to Recovery and avoid duels with the people who represent what seem like obstacles along the way. Chemotherapy is like a roller coaster. Keep your eyes on the desired result.
ReplyDeleteFocus on your body. Learn what foods are best for your body. the medical staff can't help you with this.
ReplyDeleteThe whole process is VERY FRUSTRATING mainly because you are NOT in control ...believe me I understand that. However, I try not to piss off anyone who is about to stick a needle in me, cut my hair or serve me food...you never know how revenge rears its ugly head. So, beat up on a pillow at home or scream in the shower. But it's more important to get the answers to your important questions: what's going on with my kidneys, may I have a copy of the blood test results, and what is the criteria for continuing with the chemo...bring flowers and cookies and an apology for sounding off but it was not personal it was your diseased body firing off its frustration. Nurses get yelled at all the time because they are the most available targets...but they are not to blame ...remember it's not fair to kill the messenger because you don't like the message. Take a breath and try again...keep positive...Betsy
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