Two years ago today I was sitting in the Stanford Hospital waiting room worried that my husband might not make it through brain surgery. Since July 13, 2007 Travis has had too many medical appointments to count. He has been on too much medication, especially pain medication. He has been on Oxycontin, Duragesic pain patches, [...]
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Two years ago today…An Update
July 13th, 2009 · 5 Comments
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Methadone Withdrawal Update – He is on Day 8 today.
May 27th, 2009 · 4 Comments
It has been 8 days since Travis has been Methadone free. The last 8 days have not been easy for Travis but he is taking things one day at a time. While Travis has been dealing with the Methadone withdrawal he has also been tapering off of his Neurontin. Less than a month ago he [...]
Tags: Dr. Moon San Diego · Gabapentin · Methadone · Methadone Detox · Neurontin · Neurontin Information · Pain Management · San Diego · Vicodin · Withdrawal · detox · everyday life · family · insomnia · memory · mood · nerve damage · stress · support · update · useful information · usefull info
Indiana and the California (Rancho Bernardo) wild fires
October 25th, 2007 · 1 Comment
In the last week I have been in Indiana, San Diego and Los Angeles. The three of us went for a visit to Indiana. The trip was such a gift. Seeing my husband hug his grandpa after not seeing him for years made my eyes water. The entire trip was great. We visited my husband’s [...]
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A little update
October 15th, 2007 · No Comments
Travis seems to be doing better. At first I thought that he had reached a plateau, it has not seemed like anything new had changed. That is part of the reason that I have not written. But then I realized something this morning. He had two long days in a row and he woke up [...]
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National Brain Tumor Foundation presentation-recap
September 15th, 2007 · 1 Comment
I went to the National Brain Tumor Foundation presentation that I mentioned in an earlier post. I was really looking forward to going. Then while I was driving there I started getting emotional. As much as I thought I have accepted this new life sometimes it feels like it has to be a bad dream. [...]
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Brain Tumors and Radiosurgery: An Educational Program in San Diego for Patients and Families
September 11th, 2007 · No Comments
Thank you to Eric Galvez for forwarding an email to me with the below information. I am looking forward to the presentation because Travis is going to be having CyberKnife radiation treatment this November. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Brain Tumors and Radiosurgery: An Educational Program for Patients and Families Saturday, September 15, 2007 – 1-5pm. This conference is made [...]
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I stumbled upon two great organizations today
September 8th, 2007 · No Comments
Travis and I went to the ASR today. The ASR is trade show that comes to San Diego twice a year. We actually went yesterday too. When we go we walk around to the different booths and talk with the companies about potential business deals. On our way out today we were really tired. Just as [...]
Tags: Grind For Life · San Diego · Stand Strong Again · brain cancer · cancer · fundraiser · help · needs · nonprofit organization · our company · positive · sarcoma · spinal cord injuries · support · usefull info
FUNDRAISER for Brooke Williams in San Diego, CA
August 31st, 2007 · No Comments
FUNDRAISER FOR BROOKE WILLIAMS The Charger’s # 1 Fan (see photo’s) LUNCH AND RAFFLE AT THE SKYBOX SPORTS GRILL Fox News will be covering this event CIRCLE THE DATE IN RED ON YOUR CALENDAR Saturday, September 8, 2007 11:00am to 1:30pm THE EVENT Location: Lunch at the SkyBox Sports Grill 4809 Clairemont Drive (Next [...]
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