buckee Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 I'm headed back down to Victoria next Wednesday, for my second Ultra-sound, so see if my prostate has shrunk down to a size, where they can get in there and give me the radioactive seed implants. I sure hope so, because I don't think I can take another 4 months of this female stuff...LOL. I need my sleep...bad. It's been a rough summer, with little work, but it was my own fault for turning down so many jobs that I just couldn't handle. I was hoping to pick up enough smaller stuff to fill the gap, but we have had the wettest summer on record for many years, and the smaller stuff just didn't materialize like I was hoping it would. That dang female hormone capsule shot in my rear end did me in, big time. I barely slept for the last 4 months. I phoned my doctor at the Cancer clinic in Victoria a few weeks back, and asked if there was anything I could take to combat these dang hot-flashes, and he put me on Novo-Venlafaxine (an anti-depressant) to combat the hot-flashes. "One" of the side effects of this drug, is that it gives you the chills, which have help cut the daytime hot-flashes in about half, and the night-time ones somewhat too. At lease I've been getting some sleep in the last week or so, but still wake up plenty during the night. I just finished painting an small, brand new house on Friday morning, and it was a struggle, with the high, 2 story ceilings, but I made it through. Last night, I felt like a mac truck had it me. I wasn't feeling good at all, so I went to bed without any supper at 6:00pm, and slept all night until 5:30 am. Boy oh boy, did that feel good. Diana said she tried to wake me up at 8:00pm, and thought I was dead, accept for the snoring...LOL ... so she just let me sleep. I appreciate all of your prayers, and hope for the best on Wednesday. The doc says these hormones will wear off slowly, and it my take a few months to get my life back, as far as my hormones go, so I'd appreciate some prayers for that part too. In spite of everything, I have an awful lot to be thankful for this year. My son getting married, and me gaining not only one new daughter, but also a long lost daughter and a grandchild as well is just awesome, and I give thanks to God for that. Thanks my friends, for all you do in here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 Still thinking and praying for you here Steve, hope the next doc visit goes well. Sure would like to see you put this chapter behind you soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 I hope things work out for the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 Will keep you in our thoughts and prayers Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 Glad to hear you got a good nights sleep last night Steve. Hope everything works out this time around where you do not have to continue the hormones. Have safe trip, will continue to keep you in our prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhunter56 Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 You know Steve, I wish only the best for you and will continue to pray for you.....>----andy----> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted September 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 It's so good to have friends. Thanks;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 You will always have my thoughts and prayers buddy .. Hang tuff .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 Still praying here Sherm. Hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest outdoorgirl Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 God bless you Steve and hang in there be-cuzzzzzz i said so :D I wish you the best for a healthy and speedy recovery my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS whitetail Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 I wish you all the best Steve best of luck to ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 hang tough, my friend. lots of prayers coming your way. again. best to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 Thoughts and prayers continue. Hopefully the doctors can start the other treatments. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 Buddy the sleep thing is no small issue. I hope that gets better for you soon. Still praying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 You in my thoughts Steve. Hope things start getting better for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThethirdI Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 I sympathize with you on the sleep thing Steve. I rarely sleep. I know how that feels. If I get about 4 hours of sleep in one night I am doing good. I hope that you get everything straightened out. Take Care! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted September 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 Thank you for the thoughts and prayers guys. It means a lot, and I trust I'll get through this OK in the end. It's just been a dark valley for the last 4 months, and I can't wait to start climbing the mountain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 hey steve. you will always be in our thoughts and prayers my friend:D if we can do anything for you,you just let us know. we may not have much but what we have is yours bud;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted September 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 You're a good friend Mike, and thank you for your kindness. We'll pull through this slump OK, I'm sure. With all the prayers from my friends here, I just know Gods will will be done, regardless.. Thanks Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildside Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, Buckee. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaskMan Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 I'm wishing you well Buckee, keep your chin up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 You're always in my prayers buckee. I know you'll come thru this with flying colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 Will continue to shoot the knee mail your way Steve! Be sure to let us know if you need anything!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfinator Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Still in my thoughts and prayers Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntnMa Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 thougths and prayers are with ya !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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