Chest tube out, the lady taking it out said it was like a sword in your lung while you are trying to breathe. I do not like chest tubes. Hopefully healing will go quickly so I can continue to gain strength for the bone marrow transplant.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Sunday, August 28, 2011
In da Club ... & by club I mean hospital
Hanging out in the hospital after my VATS PROCEDURE. It supposedly went well, but this chest tube and the surgery has been a very sore experience. The incision is just under my armpit, so the muscles there are very tender whenever I try to move my right arm. That incision is just above the chest tube, so that makes it sore as well. I also ended up with a
minor fever, but I got through that ok this morning. They did have to do blood cultures (that means that even though I have a pick line, they have to stick me). The pick line is shown in the picture, they draw blood from there and also can administer lots o' drugs and fluids and stuff. Just have to be very careful they say clean, they can be a source of bacteria and infection. Molly and I have a funny nickname for them, but if you want to know, you'll have to throw out some guesses on Facebook or something. I'm not telling. I do have to say it again, the food here is pretty darn good, I had a decent baked potato for lunch today and am thinking about the steak for dinner.
Brew won again tonight, keeps them 10 1/2 games up on Cards assuming they win (up 5-4). Already stated in last post, but I am really looking forward to football season and fantasy football to really get going. I have gotten some reading done while in the hospital, I am 560 pages into 'Storm of Swords' which is the Third book in the Song of Fire and Ice (Game of Thrones) series. It was made into a show on HBO, and I can't wait for that to come out on DVD. I also tucked a Stephanie Meyer (The Host) in, thanks to L. MAZ, and I have a couple of James Patterson's thanks to N. HUNDT and D. NAVS.
Molly starts work tomorrow, I am really going to miss Homestead High School this year. From the students and great staff, to the coaching and excitement of a new school day each day. I remember thinking while I was at school, just before I was diagnosed, so I was feeling ill, how sometimes school was so tough. A student may have a bad day, Scott Walker may have done stupid things, I may have a disagreement with a peer, or just not feel well...but looking at it now, it is one of those things that really makes you think. Going to work each day, to a job I love and staff who are a joy, mostly :), to be around, something new everyday for better or worse. I am blessed and I can't wait to get back to it.
Oh well, enough rambling. Have a great night, Go Brew, Go PACK, Go HHS Boys Soccer, GO back to school teachers and know how awesome you all are~
minor fever, but I got through that ok this morning. They did have to do blood cultures (that means that even though I have a pick line, they have to stick me). The pick line is shown in the picture, they draw blood from there and also can administer lots o' drugs and fluids and stuff. Just have to be very careful they say clean, they can be a source of bacteria and infection. Molly and I have a funny nickname for them, but if you want to know, you'll have to throw out some guesses on Facebook or something. I'm not telling. I do have to say it again, the food here is pretty darn good, I had a decent baked potato for lunch today and am thinking about the steak for dinner.
Brew won again tonight, keeps them 10 1/2 games up on Cards assuming they win (up 5-4). Already stated in last post, but I am really looking forward to football season and fantasy football to really get going. I have gotten some reading done while in the hospital, I am 560 pages into 'Storm of Swords' which is the Third book in the Song of Fire and Ice (Game of Thrones) series. It was made into a show on HBO, and I can't wait for that to come out on DVD. I also tucked a Stephanie Meyer (The Host) in, thanks to L. MAZ, and I have a couple of James Patterson's thanks to N. HUNDT and D. NAVS.
Molly starts work tomorrow, I am really going to miss Homestead High School this year. From the students and great staff, to the coaching and excitement of a new school day each day. I remember thinking while I was at school, just before I was diagnosed, so I was feeling ill, how sometimes school was so tough. A student may have a bad day, Scott Walker may have done stupid things, I may have a disagreement with a peer, or just not feel well...but looking at it now, it is one of those things that really makes you think. Going to work each day, to a job I love and staff who are a joy, mostly :), to be around, something new everyday for better or worse. I am blessed and I can't wait to get back to it.
Oh well, enough rambling. Have a great night, Go Brew, Go PACK, Go HHS Boys Soccer, GO back to school teachers and know how awesome you all are~
Friday, August 26, 2011
Surgery (VATS) Day
Today is the day that I get my lung biopsy done. I am a little bummed because it is general anesthetic, so I had to stop eating and drinking at 12am last night. Too bad, I heard the breakfast at Froedtert was good. Last night I had some of the food and it was a nice surprise, kind of better than the usual hospital food. My nurse said she would let me know when it was time to go to surgery. I know Molly posted something on caring bridge, but it is not a major surgery, it is a VATS procedure. According t
o the Rush University Medical Center website, VATS is "Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to diagnose and treat illness or injury to the lung and other organs in the chest cavity (thorax). During VATS, a tiny camera with a light source is inserted through a small incision between the ribs. A second small incision is used to insert special instruments between the ribs into the chest cavity." SO we are hoping they can treat whatever is going on in my lungs so that I can get to transplant asap! No matter what they find, we still go to transplant as that is my best hope for long term survival, we are just hoping that it can be treated quickly and effectively.
Brewers and Packers are both on tonight, hopefully I wont be too drugged out to watch them. I also need to start doing some research for my fantasy team drafts coming up, I figure since I will have more time, I better do a halfway decent job this year.
Hope everyone is doing well!
o the Rush University Medical Center website, VATS is "Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to diagnose and treat illness or injury to the lung and other organs in the chest cavity (thorax). During VATS, a tiny camera with a light source is inserted through a small incision between the ribs. A second small incision is used to insert special instruments between the ribs into the chest cavity." SO we are hoping they can treat whatever is going on in my lungs so that I can get to transplant asap! No matter what they find, we still go to transplant as that is my best hope for long term survival, we are just hoping that it can be treated quickly and effectively.
Brewers and Packers are both on tonight, hopefully I wont be too drugged out to watch them. I also need to start doing some research for my fantasy team drafts coming up, I figure since I will have more time, I better do a halfway decent job this year.
Hope everyone is doing well!
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Bad News
Molly and I were called into Froedtert today to talk a transplant doctor. Unfortunately, because my lungs are in such bad shape, they cannot do the transplant on the 6th. I go in on Thursday for a lung biopsy/surgery Friday. Depending on the results of the tests, they will then reschedule the transplant. Bone marrow transplant is still the plan, but it will be delayed. The doctor indicated he doesn't feel that the delay will be more than a couple of weeks and he doesn't feel his hospital stay for the surgery will be longer than a couple of days.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Wow, January to August!
So,
I have cancer. Yes, crazy but true. March 16th before I got out of school, I got a phone call letting me know that I had Leukemia. It is such a long story, with many twists and turns, that rather than blog all about it, I am posting the Caring Bridge site that has followed the journey.
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/tonynavarre
GO 1st place Milwaukee Brewers and I am looking forward to watching the defending Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Packers. Homestead boys soccer got started, they have some talent and with hard work can make a great season out of things. The new ice rink is looking good and the HHS Boys Hockey team looks like they can come back from a winning season and move far in the playoffs. All things I will be keeping a close eye on as I battle Leukemia. Picture below from June 12...only 132 pounds at the time.
At this time, I am getting ready to get a bone marrow transplant at Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin. Now, heading to Froedtert at 175 pounds and ready to get a transplant! I head in on the 29th of this month. I am going to use this blog to stay in touch and let people know how things are going.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Been Going Well
Hockey:
Took a tough loss to our Rivals Cedarburg. Lost 1-0 in a shoot-out. Final score was 5-4.
We went on to win our next two games, 6-3 over Kenosha at the Bradley Center and 7-2 over WNS.
The boys have been doing pretty well, but still need to work on playing a complete three period game. At times, we lack a bit of intensity and that can get us in a rough spot. Looking forward to some good games the next two weeks. We have Waupan, WNS, Germantown, and Cedarburg over the next couple of weeks. 3 conference games.
Family:
Christmas and New Years was great. Had a great Christmas with Mols family and Adeline racked in lots of presents with Navarre Christmas still to come this weekend. Looking forward to traveling a bit when I head over to MN for theUS Pond Hockey Championships and get a chance to hang out with some high school and college buddies!
GO HHS Hockey
Took a tough loss to our Rivals Cedarburg. Lost 1-0 in a shoot-out. Final score was 5-4.
We went on to win our next two games, 6-3 over Kenosha at the Bradley Center and 7-2 over WNS.
The boys have been doing pretty well, but still need to work on playing a complete three period game. At times, we lack a bit of intensity and that can get us in a rough spot. Looking forward to some good games the next two weeks. We have Waupan, WNS, Germantown, and Cedarburg over the next couple of weeks. 3 conference games.
Family:
Christmas and New Years was great. Had a great Christmas with Mols family and Adeline racked in lots of presents with Navarre Christmas still to come this weekend. Looking forward to traveling a bit when I head over to MN for theUS Pond Hockey Championships and get a chance to hang out with some high school and college buddies!
GO HHS Hockey
Saturday, December 18, 2010
17th, 18th, 19th
Well, It was a very nice weekend. Let me start with Friday.
FRIDAY:
I lost my wallet and phone on Thursday and found them both ...thanks Molly. School went well. At times, there are classes that get under my skin and I do not want to go. The students are difficult and I end up with little patience. The academics went well. I appreciate all of the students, players, friends, and family who gave me birthday wishes. Very nice! Then we went into Waukesha and played a heck of a hockey game. http://www.wisconsinprephockey.net/game/show/1048876 and also http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaTM6YOvL6M&feature=player_embedded
SATURDAY:
My parents arrived Friday night. We were able to hang out in the morning. My dad and I went to get a snowblower and then we went to BD's Mongolian BBQ for my mother's and my birthday lunch. It was great. My mom stayed with Adeline while Molly, Bill (dad) went to my (coaching) hockey game against Grafton, Port, Ozaukee GPO.
The boys, again, put on a nice show winning 7-2 and playing very well. CM started his first varsity game and did a heck of a job. LL had his first varsity goal as a senior which was great to see.
SUNDAY:
Molly took me out for a birthday breakfast and the rest of the day can't get any better. Love you Mols!
FRIDAY:
I lost my wallet and phone on Thursday and found them both ...thanks Molly. School went well. At times, there are classes that get under my skin and I do not want to go. The students are difficult and I end up with little patience. The academics went well. I appreciate all of the students, players, friends, and family who gave me birthday wishes. Very nice! Then we went into Waukesha and played a heck of a hockey game. http://www.wisconsinprephockey.net/game/show/1048876 and also http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaTM6YOvL6M&feature=player_embedded
SATURDAY:
My parents arrived Friday night. We were able to hang out in the morning. My dad and I went to get a snowblower and then we went to BD's Mongolian BBQ for my mother's and my birthday lunch. It was great. My mom stayed with Adeline while Molly, Bill (dad) went to my (coaching) hockey game against Grafton, Port, Ozaukee GPO.
The boys, again, put on a nice show winning 7-2 and playing very well. CM started his first varsity game and did a heck of a job. LL had his first varsity goal as a senior which was great to see.
SUNDAY:
Molly took me out for a birthday breakfast and the rest of the day can't get any better. Love you Mols!
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