Update on Kate (Tousled1)
 

I am sorry to let you all know that our dear friend Kate is back in the hopital since Wednesday, I just found out today.
She was taken to the ER with severe pain in her left leg, she could not move her leg, her leg was cold and with no pulse. They found two blood clots, one in her foot, one in her calf, so they did an emergency surgery to remove the clots. The scary part was that before she went into surgery, the doctor told her that he was not sure if he could save her leg. Thanks God everything went well for her. Since her leg is very swallen, her doctor suspended Xeloda for now until her leg is healed, but she will continue taking Tykerb and Ixempra. She thinks this combo is working, because she feels less congested, and her short of breath is getting better too.
She is in good spirits, and her Irish fighting spirit is strong as always (she is our Kate, the Great), but again she needs our prayers, so please, keep the prayers coming her way.
Thank you, wonderful people. May God bless you all.
KarlaV.

Kavy,

Thank you for posting an update on Kate. Please tell her that I'm thinking about her and sending prayers her way for a speedy recovery from her surgery and that she'll be home soon.

Joan

Thank you so much for keeping us in the loop on Kate....they may want her to increase her activity after this as I know she was resting quite a bit after the pneumonia bout, making her more prone to DVT's....as does chemo...send her my love and as always my prayers.

Sorry to hear about Kate. Will say an extra special prayer for her.

Dear Kavy,

Thanks so much for updating us on Kate. Please tell her Mary Jo says hello, my prayers are with her and I was sorry to hear about this recent relapse. BUT, you are right Kavy, she is our KATE THE GREAT and I don't doubt she will pull through this also with flying colors. I just wish she didn't have to keep proving that she is KATE THE GREAThttp://www.her2support.org/vbulletin...cons/icon7.gif

Serioulsy Kate, I ask God to heal and comfort you and to continue to give you the strength you'll need to get through this time of healing.

Love to you dear, sweet sister.....

Mary Jo

Kate
 

Kate the Great will rebound--again!!! Sending love, hugs, and prayers her way...

Thanks for the update. Stay strong Kate.

Hugs, strength and healing prayers are being sent to you.

Karen

Oh Kate this is only one battle ...I know you will coming out with victory from this one ...that is why I did call you "kate the great"" please continued be ...my prayers is specialy for you this sunday ...I love you my friend ...Lily

Thanks for letting us know Kavy, dear sweet Kate get better and stronger soon. I just know you are going to be ok these setbacks stink but I am praying you have no more enough is enough. All my love my friend please let us know when you are home. And as always your in my prayers.

Sorry to hear this....
 

Karla,
Thank you for posting on Kate. She is loved dearly...and her strong
fighting spirit never ceases to amaze all!
Sending all good wishes and special prayers her way.

Hugs,
jean

Thank you for updating us on Kate. Sending prayers her way to keep her strong and may she heal quickly.

Dearest Kate,

My most heartfelt prayers go out to you today. You are such a strong person. Really, you're amazing. I wish you a speedy recovery and that you are home soon.

So glad to know that the surgery went OK for our dear Kate!
Thanks for that news, Kavy. Especially that her breathing was getting better. I have been worrying about that.

Like Sheila mentioned, I hope they will give her some physical therapy that will keep her a little more active. Those clots are a threat to any of us when we are fatigued and inactive from treatments.

Keep slaying the dragons, Kate.

Thanks Kavy for keeping us updated on our dear Kate the Great -
I am sending out extra prayers today for Kate.

all the best
caya

Thanks so much for the update but I wish the news was better. Kate is such a tough warrior I know she'll come thru this with her usual big smile and great attitude. Please tell her that I'm keeping her in my thoughts and prayers.
hugs to you Kate

Thanks so much, Karla, for letting us know. Kate is ALWAYS in my heart and on my mind. I am ALWAYS sending prayers to her and for her. I am ever amazed by her beautiful Spirit. This woman lives with joy and hope despite it all. But, you know God, we'd all appreciate it if you'd give this brave warrior a break. She has proven her faith with the most outstandingly loving ways time and again. Our Katie is due for a great reward. Please grant her healing and wellness. I am sending big hugs and even more prayers for you sweet Sister...
Andi http://cdn-cf.aol.com/se/smi/2b000001e1/06

Karla, thanks for keeping us informed. Let Katie know that, as always she'll be in my thoughts and prayers. I know she's a tough fighter and will get through this, too. Bill

Thanks for letting us know how Kate is doing. Please include my "fierce as I can muster" irish prayers for her. What a fighter...what a role model for us all. ma

Karla, thanks so much for the update on Kate. She's been having a rough time of it, that's for sure, but I'm hopeful she'll soon be home. Blood clots in the leg are so dangerous, I'm relieved her doctors were able to remove them.

Kate, hope you heal quickly and are back home soon!

<3 Lolly

Thank you for the update. I will be keeping Kate in my thoughts and prayers. She is truly a warrior.

Sending love and positive thoughts to Kate. Love, Ceesun

I am praying that Kate gets a much deserved break from all the challenges! Thanks for updating us Kavy! Please send her all our love and positive vibes!

Karla,
Thank you for posting the update on Kate. I am another one that will be praying for her and sending thoughts of strength her way.
Maryanne

This one is for Fighting Irish Kate. It means (I hope) get well soon in Gaelic.

Go mbÃ*odh biseach ort gan mhoill!

We've all got some Irish in us, including me!

Thinking of you Kate, get well soon. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Julie

Dear Kate,

I hope that you are well soon. Thinking of you.

Hugs and Prayers,
Lexi

Kate - I am pulling for you sister. It is a set back. One that you can and will get through. We are all here for you.

Much love to you Katie!! - kim

Thanks for the update on "Kate the Great". I wish it were better news though. Please let her know she is in my thoughts and prayers. I remember from day one how supportive she was to me and countless others.

Thank you for updating us and please tell kate I'll be thinking of her and sending all the Irish luck I can muster for her!
I hope she'll be back home and reovering asap..

Ahhh rats Kate - not again. I am sure the nurses at the hospital love you but not as much as we do. Get well, well, well and let us know if there is anything we can do besides praying to help you stay that way.

Thinking about you,

Thank you very much for keeping us informed and let Kate know
how much we are pulling for her to be up and better real soon.
patb

Thanks for keeping us informed. My prayers are added with all of the others.

Me too Kate, wishing you would get better soon and be posting away here...we miss you!
Marcia

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/16/16_4_6.gif Kavy, Thanks much for the update! Hugs, Jo


Kate,

It's not fair---you certainly have had more than your share. http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/13/13_1_209.gifI, too, will continue praying for you along with all your caring HER2 family here.

Sending you wellness wishes and a hugh hug.
http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_2_80.gifJo

Dear Kate (via Kavy),

I hope this greeting finds you recovering from surgery and heading home soon. You are our Kate the Great and we want that Great to be a Great Healing. Sending all the love and prayers I can. Keep up the good work and get better as soon as you can.

Love, Catherine

Prayers are coming from the 'friendly' state of Texas...

Thank you for your post. She is in my thoughts and prayer. I hope she feels better tonight.

Kate the great, always in my thoughts and prayers.