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So here is my sagaafor today. On the way down the stairs to go to my 8th treatment I. Fell and broke my ankle. May need surgery but my neutrophils are down to 500 and orthopedic will need to contact all my doctors to see if he can do surgery. I am more worried about missing the treatment. She said after this week and next I would go off for 3 weeks to build up blood and stop some side effects.

But I will get through it could have been worse.

Hope everyone is doing well.

Barbara

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Wintervt profile image
Wintervt

Oh my goodness, are you in any pain? Sending ♥️ and healing energy!

xo Jade

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Jerseygirl45 in reply toWintervt

No I am lucky so far no pain if I keep it still. Just hope doctor on Monday does not say surgery. My neutrophils are at 500. He will have to wait. I just want to let it heal even if it is a little off rather than re break in 2 months and then start healing again. Will see Monday.

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Wintervt in reply toJerseygirl45

I will be thinking and praying for you! Hopefully, you will have good news Monday!

xo Jade

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Jerseygirl45 in reply toWintervt

Thanks Jade😉

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Arkiemom

I am so sorry! I pray you heal quickly!

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Jerseygirl45 in reply toArkiemom

Thank you, hope it is fast🤗

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BuoyantCat

Oh I am so sorry. I had a double knee replacement one year after I finished my chem. It was not easy but I had just remind myself one day at a time. I can see why you are worried about your white blood count. I am praying for your recovery from your broken ankle. ❤️❤️

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Jerseygirl45 in reply toBuoyantCat

Thank you. I just want the blood to go up at get back to my chemo. It stinks that I can't go out. No stores no restaurants no people.

Barbara

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BuoyantCat in reply toJerseygirl45

Oh I am so sorry. Isolation can make you batty. I have been home just about for a month because of thi bronchitis. Just going to the store for food makes me feel like I am going to a cotillion. The way I combat it is staying connected to people by phone not just by text cause the text doesn’t do as good. I am retired and am home during the day and evening. Is there a time you would like to talk on the phone maybe we can share information or talk about good books to read. Lol. And if you are a Democrat there is a wealth of topics. My phone number is 443-415-3208 and if you want to do that send me yours and good times to call and I will so at least you won’t be totally isolated

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dodasso

Prayers for you. Wishing you speedy healing and a strong spirit!

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Barbteeth

Oh no...how unfortunate..I do admire your fortitude though...I just don’t know how I would deal with this..you are such a gutsy girl

All the best

Barb xx

Morning Barbara,

I am so sorry to hear that. Are you in any pain or is that all under control? Can you have your next treatment from your hospital bed if you have to be hospitalised? That would be my worry too. I would hate to miss one of my scheduled appointments.

Take care,

Sophie ❤

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Jerseygirl45 in reply to

I had one treatment set for yesterday and next week would complete third full cycle. I left a message for her to call me tonight hoping she can double dose next week complete the cycle. Then she wants to stop chemo for 3 weeks until side effects subside then continue.we will see, my tumor markers both dropped over 400 points in 4 weeks I want to continue. She said we will do petscan after chemo is finished. I so would like to go into remission for a while.

Barbara

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Have-faith in reply toJerseygirl45

You are a strong woman Barbara. You will pull thru this. We are all rooting for you and send healing energies your way! Faith

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mariootsi

Omg Barbara! I'm so sorry! That is so painful! I wish you well and take care of yourself! Sending prayers and healing to you!!!!!!! Love, Marianne

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Jerseygirl45 in reply tomariootsi

Thanks Marianne

That's the strange part no pain.Taking aleve and staying still. I know if I turn it will hurt so I am not. I will see my Orthopedist on Monday to see what he wants to. He spoke to ER doctor and told her how to wrap until Monday.

Barbara

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mariootsi in reply toJerseygirl45

Good luck Monday!

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Jerseygirl45 in reply tomariootsi

Thank you, will let you know what happens.

Barbara

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Tam-56

Barbara, I’m so sorry to hear you broke your ankle! It sounds like you have a great medical team caring for you. Please keep us posted ... sending healing energy to you! ❤️

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Jerseygirl45 in reply toTam-56

Thank you will do.

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Zebra2018

I am so sorry, with things that you are going through you didn’t need this! Please stay strong. Sending lots of love and hugs

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dianeygirl

No fun for you! I hope your ankle heals quickly!

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laurac1014

Hang on to those railings ! So sorry you have added troubles. You have a lot of Positive Vibes headed your way ! You're Jersey Strong !

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Jerseygirl45 in reply tolaurac1014

Thank you I can feel those vibes. Feels good to have people that care.

Barbara

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Sebina

I am so sorry to hear this! I wish you well! 🤗

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Jerseygirl45

No I did hold on to railing, second step was small patch of ice. We had some flurries night before but there was no sign of anything else.

Just hope it heals fast, I hate sitting down. Usually sit clean sit wash etc

Thanks Barbara

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Jerseygirl45

Thanks Sandra

Just hope he says he can reset without surgery. They will not allow that now. And I will have to start healing all over again. Just want to get out of this chair and I am not good with crutches.

Barbara

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Julie2233

Oh no! What have you been told about skateboarding on the sidewalk!!

But seriously, so sorry to hear your news, hope it all heals quickly and well! 🙂

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Jerseygirl45 in reply toJulie2233

Thank you

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Jerseygirl45

Thanks Sandra💕

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blms

Sometimes it seems there is no luck except bad luck! Wow ‘. I am so sorry this mishap is yours! I will pray fir your counts to come up and your break not need surgery. And I don’t wear shoes or socks in your house. I took to understanding I needed to feel each step! I have fallen and broken my foot and too many other injuries to date! Now I even count my steps! Food for thought going forward.

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Barbteeth in reply toblms

I fell down my stairs because of just having socks on..fortunately didn’t damage anything a part from my pride ..I’m a Calamity Jane anyway so stuff happens to me whatever I do so I just do whatever I want as I think ‘feeling fragile ‘ almost tempts fate?!

Barb xx

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Mimigram

I am so sorry 🙏 for a speedy recovery.

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Sandig1948

What awful bad luck. More healing prayers winging its way to you. Your misfortune will teach me a lesson. I am always being told to slow down and yet it’s one of my biggest fears breaking an ankle or leg. I too would be useless on crutches and living in a town house where I have to go down 3 flights of stairs to the kitchen, plus living alone, I would be in a right pickle!

Hoping you remain pain free and will pray your bloods improve for treatment.

GiGi

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Rotagirl

OMG what a bummer! Sending you love and hope for a speedy recovery for your ankle and positive treatment decisions. Never a dull moment with this disease is there?xxFay

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Eliactida1955

Sorry that this happened and I am praying for you. I fell out in parking lot to get blood drawn but no injuries. I feel these medicines make me weak sometimes and my balance is off. How your surgery turns out well.

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Purple60

Goodness I am so sorry to hear this. Are you managing to get around ok? Hang in there. You seem like a very strong woman and you will get through it. But don’t be shy to lean on family and friends right now for help!

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diamags

I am so sorry. That really stinks.

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kduck

Sorry to hear about your fall

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SeattleMom

OMG, Barbara!! So sorry to read your post!! I’m so terrible on stairs anymore. I never go up OR down without hand on rail. Did you slip or just lose your balance? Prayers for a speedy recovery and okay from docs. God bless you in the weeks ahead!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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Jerseygirl45 in reply toSeattleMom

Slipped on ice.

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Nananewf54

Ouch. Sorry. One off biggest fears is falling and breaking a limb ..sure hope it heals and. u can get back on your treatments. Good luck.

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MissyAnn68

So sorry to hear this! I know firsthand that is so painful!

I have a friend who had to go off treatments for months for a broken femur and she did fine.

Hope you heal quick.

Melissa

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Rhwright12

Sending hugs and prayers for healing of that ankle! 🙏🏻💕

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Kimr2081

Oh no. Something else to deal with. I hope they can just set it and not have to do surgery. Keep us posted and hang in there. Sending healing thoughts your way.

Kim

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Jerseygirl45 in reply toKimr2081

Thanks Kim that is what I am hoping🙏

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friesianfan

Wow, Barbara--so sorry to read about your tumble. I hope that you will recover quickly and that you aren't in a lot of pain. Also hope you have a stylin' bootie to keep you immobilized! I fractured an ankle some years ago (obviously not as serious as yours, with your condition and the new chemo regimen) and it was right on the borderline of needing surgery, which i ultimately did, involving a metal plate and six screws--but my ortho said it probably would heal OK without the surgery, too. Whatever you choose, I hope it goes well--and I hope you can resume your chemo, which it seems has been going amazingly well. Hang in there and fingers crossed for a speedy recovery!

Dave

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Jerseygirl45 in reply tofriesianfan

Thanks Dave

That's what I am hoping, just snap it back in place. I will promise to stay off my feet. I just want to get back to my chemo.

I am very lucky to have family to take care of me. But it is so hard when you can't do things for yourself. I just tell myself I was lucky I did not break my bad arm that has a lot of cancer, or hit my head.

Gets me through the day. People have bigger problems than me.

We will see Monday.

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Arkait

So sorry you had the accident. Here in Maine ice is having a big year of

tricking people into falls! I sure hope your ankle heals in place without

needing surgery. And I hope you will be sure to sand before you venture,

henceforth. Hard lessons preclude future mishaps. Hope to hear you

have good verdict Monday. Sending best wishes. \

Mary in Maine (Can you wear cleats? I have a pair of dedicated shoes

with cleats on them, I can slip into. A nuisance, but at least no skids.)

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Jerseygirl45 in reply toArkait

Thank you

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beachlover65

I am so sorry to hear about your ankle, Barbara. Why does something else have to happen?! There must be a reason - may be you need to slow down for a while. Your doctors will take good care of you and you will get back to the chemo treatment. Hang in there and take it easy!

Mary

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Jerseygirl45 in reply tobeachlover65

Thank you Mary😘

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jtgmom

Prayers and get well wishes...

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PLASEM

I am sorry that you broke your ankle and I hope you can have your surgery soon God bless you

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lashinator

So sorry to hear! Speedy recovery!

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