Update on our dear Kate (Tousled1)

[Kavy]

Sorry to let you all know that our dear Kate is back in the hospital. She was taken yesterday ealy in the morning by ambulance with severe short of breath, also vomiting and diarrhea. The short of breath is because of inflammation in the lungs, and she was given steroid. The vomiting and the diarrhea is because of the new combo Tykerb/Xeloda that she started on Tuesday, so she stopped taking it for now.
When I spoke with her, she said she was feeling much better. She sounded good, and she was in good spirits. As you all know, she is very strong, and she is a fighter, and she is ready to fight again.
I feel so sad that she is going through all this, and she does not have a break. She is a wonderful person, very caring and very supportive, as you all know, and a great friend too. I was blessed to meet her here in this board.
Kate needs our prayers again for her to get better soon, and for this new combo to work fast so that she will have that deserved break.
Please, keep the prayers coming, and may God bless you all beautiful people.
KarlaV.

[hermiracles]

oh so sorry to hear this Kate. Hope this is just a short set-back and you'll be back on track real soon and feeling better.
Thanks for letting us know Karla
Lots of love to you Kate.
Blessings
Hermiracles

[Sheila]

Dear Kate
I do hope this is a brief setback...you need a break Kate....keeping you close at heart and in my prayers.

[Yorkiegirl]

I am so very sorry to hear that Kate had to be taken to the Hospital

Many, many BIG PRAYERS going out for her.

Thanks for letting us know.

[Mary Anne in TX]

Giant prayers is right! And belief that the combo will do it's work without all the side effects. Kate, we love you and know that no heart beats stronger with courage and caring than yours does. Your smile is a national treasure to those of us who benefit from it so often and so well! We're cheering for you and can't wait to hear that "all is well" message! ma

[nitewind]

I'm so sorry to hear that our Kate is having such a hard time. All of us on this board are praying extra hard, Kate you do deserve a break. I'm keeping you in my prayers constantly and praying for a great combo that will do the job and not make you so sick. In the meantime, waiting(not so patiently) for you to come back to the board. We love you!
Hugs

[lilyecuadorian]

She is in my prayers Kate and Kareneg ....always

[kareneg]

Dear Kate,

You are in my prayers. I am so sorry you are going through this. And I am praying so hard you get right back on track fast. Please let is know how you are when you get home. All my best.

[hutchibk]

Kate - I am so sorry that you are facing such challenges. All my love and prayers that this is a brief set-back for you!

[goops]

I am so sorry to hear that she is once more facing more challanges, I will remember her in my prayers.

[lexigirl]

Dear Kate,

Saying prayers now for recovery and that you will be back on your tx combo soon.

Hugs and Prayers,
Lexi

[Karen W]

Love and prayers, Kate for a speedy recovery.

Karen

[schoolteacher]

Kate,

I am praying for you. Hope to hear from you soon.

Amelia

[Patb]

Kate
Healing thoughts and prayers are headed you way. Take care of yourself.
patb

[Jackie07]

Kate, just want you to know that we are praying for you. Take it easy. And take care.

And Karla V, make sure you get plenty of rest. Staying up at 3:47 am is not a good idea. But, that's also the beauty of this board - we can communicate any time. Thanks for updating Kate's situation for us.

[Soccermom]

Dear Kate,
I am sending you all the positive thoughts and prayers I can muster! Hope you will get to feeling much better,SOON!
Hugs,marcia

[Lolly]

Kate, I'm sending big hugs and hopes that you will soon bounce back and be home.

<3 Lolly

[tricia keegan]

kate I too will be thinking and praying for you, sending all good wishes for a quick recovery and huge hugs...

[LOPSIDED]

Kate, I Hope You Feel Better Soon. Whenever I Post A Thread You Always Reply With Some Kind Words Or Advice.

Keeping You In My Thoughts & Prayers

[sassy]

Kate,

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. You have always been so supportive of all of us and we are here for you too.

[ita]

Kate,

You trying to keep us on our toes here???

Seriously,

Only quick healing thoughts and prayers coming your way.

Ita

[WomanofSteel]

Kate sorry to hear you have had another setback. I hope you are home and feeling better soon.

[Kim in CA]

Dear Kate,

Keeping you in my prayers and sending hugs and well wishes to get you home quick.

Love Kim

[Faith in Him]

Dear Kate,

Sending you gentle hugs and wanting you to know that I am praying big prayers for you. Hope you are able to return home real soon.

Love,
Tonya

[caya]

Dear Kate,

So sorry to hear that you are back in the hospital. I am sending prayers for you for a complete and speedy recovery.

all the best
caya

[Mgarr]

Kate,

Calling in the troops here in MI for some extra prayers, hope to see you back on track soon.

Mary

[Bill]

Karla, thanks for keeping us posted. Kate, I'm praying you get better soon and can get back home soon. Love, Bill

[Andrea Barnett Budin]

DEAR KATE -- GET THE HECK OUT OF THERE! As fast as you can! Get stronger and escape, sweet Sister. Get your butt home and get better soon. I am sending big hugs and a torrent of prayers for you to weather this storm with your extraordinary grace and move toward complete healing! Much love for you is absolutely included! You are a truly special lady -- kind, caring, giving, supportive and beautiful in every conceivable way. I so admire you. Please hang tough!

Thank you Karla V for keeping us posted about our angel...
Andi

[Barbara H.]

Hi Kate,
My thoughts are with you. I hope that you will be feeling better soon.
Barbara H.

[PinkGirl]

So sorry Kate. I hope you are soon
home and on the mend. We are all
pulling for you girl.

[Kimberly Lewis]

Oh! So sorry to hear Kate is going through this chemo wringer. Praying for you with the group "where 2 or more agree...."

[nitewind]

Just checking in to see if there is some good news on Kate. Praying for a quick recovery and for her to get out of the hospital and on the road to recovery real soon.
Hugs to all

[BethC]

Kate,
So sorry you crashed! I hope you are feeling better soon!
Love,
Beth

[Julie2]

Kate,

Get well soon. You are in my thoughts.

Julie

[Ceesun]

Kate, Wishing you a speedy recovery; I always enjoy your posts and want you to feel better fast! xo Ceesun

[Faith in Him]

Kate,

Just want you to know that I'm thinking of you and say a prayer every day for you.

Get well.
Tonya

[weezie1053]

Kate, we will keep you in our prayers and ask God to give you the strength to lean on others as you have allowed others to lean on you.

Get well...first and foremost.

Louise

[harrie]

Kate,
Sending you positive thoughts and heartfelt good wishes for improvement REAL SOON.
Maryanne

[Joanne S]

Oh Kate,
I'm so sorry you're having another setback. You are very special to me. You are in my thoughts and prayers for improvement and wellness!
Hugs,
Jo

[Becky]

Dear Kate

Get well soon and keep up the good fight.

Love and hugs to you

[TSund]

Sending you our prayers and thoughts Kate.

Terri and Ruth

[Believe51]

Oh My 'lil tousled1, I am thankful that you are in the place you need to be even though it is a task to get well there. I know that the T/X combo is so different than what you are normally accustomed to, especially the beauty of being at home during these treatments. Alright Girl, so that dosage sent you for a loop.....solution...you are going to start off with the lowest dose and work your way back up. The firmness in your voice says one thing, "Try, Try Again". Glad that the bad side effects are lifted a bit from you now. A matter of starting over (sounds so simple) but I have seen you do so many amazing feats this last year and talking to you I have learned of feats that have encompassed your life. This will all settle down enough for you to gather your bearings again. Baby steps Lovey. One foot in front of the other.....and soon you'll be walking out the door (remember where that line came from??)>>Believe51

[StephN]

Just checking in to see if there is any more news on Kate's condition.

Dear Kate - use this time to relax and let the docs and nurses get you back on an even keel. I KNOW how hard it is to sleep in a hospital with them coming in at all hours for blood or to check vitals ... ask for a room at the end of the hall - not across from the noisy nurses station! I always try to keep my door closed when I am in the hospital.

SO MUCH love and good will coming your way.

[Believe51]

I spoke with her yesterday and she was feeling a bit better than upon getting admitted. Her side effects were getting under control, she was also very dehydrated and that too is getting better. She will be restarting her Tykerb/Xeloda at the lowest dosing and will work her way back up to where she was.

Her voice was that of conviction. Her spirit was absolute. Guess what I am saying is that Kate was being Kate!! Remarkable>>Believe51

[AlaskaAngel]

Kate, you sure have a big fan club here rooting for you. I hope today is a good day for you. You are missed!

AlaskaAngel

[basset girl]

Kate, praying for you to feel better. You are such a warrior. I hope the lower dosage of the Tyberk/Xeloda combo will work wonders without the side effects.

Nancy

[Mary Jo]

Hi Kate,

I sure hope by now you are feeling a bit better. Oh, how I pray!!!! I was talking to my husband about you today on are way home from a check-up I had. I told him what a wonderful, caring "sister" you are. He enjoys hearing about the "sisters" here and not only are my prayers with you but so are my husbands.

Love to you "sister"

Mary Jo