My sister made my wedding

samchaney · Regular Joined: 30 Apr 2008 Posts: 39

Hi all.

My sister made my wedding on 1st August. We had a beautiful wedding and then a party the day after. She felt the cold and didn't join us in the wine and dancing, but was good to have her with us.

She stayed with us an extra day and looked so much better. However, this weekend I visited her and she had a hugely bloated stomach and her legs and feet were so swollen.

She is going to mention it to her oncologist on Monday. She had an infusion to bring her calcium levels down this week and has one more cycle of chemotherapy to go.

Is the bloatedness normal?

ksplat · Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 5:21 pm Post subject: My sister made my wedding

Dear Sam

It was wonderful to read your update. Congratulations on your wedding & congratulations to your Sis for her efforts too.
I'm sorry I know little about LC & have no idea about the latest symptoms yr Sis has. No doubt someone more familiar will be along soon to help you with yr questions?
It is a relief that yr Sis will be seeing her Onc tomorrow.
Thinking of you,
Cheers, Angie.
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brainman · Posted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 5:45 pm Post subject: Re: My sister made my wedding

I am very happy for you and your sister that she was able to be at your wedding. It sounds like it was a wonderful time for all of you.

I am sad to hear that her condition has worsened. I am not sure what is causing the bloating. Maybe someone else will have a better idea.

You and your sister are still in my thoughts and prayers.

Congratulations on you nuptial.
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Vee Smith · Moderator Joined: 12 Feb 2006 Posts: 789 Location: UK

HI Sam - rather late but I am so pleased your sister made it to your wedding. Best wishes for your future.

I suspect the calcium imbalance may be contributing to the swelling and bloating, and do hope the medics can sort it for her.

Tera · Senior User Joined: 31 Dec 2007 Posts: 186

Sam, glad your sister made it to your wedding.

My mom wasn't up to chemo so I'm afraid I can't help you there. A friend of mine's mom did take chemo though and I remember her feet being alarmingly swollen, 2-3 times thier normal size. I don't know if it was the chemo or not.

zinger · Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 10:26 am Post subject: Re: My sister made my wedding

Hi Sam!

I'm so glad to hear that your sister made it to your wedding. What wonderful memories you will have! Congrats to you and your new hubby!

I hope that the oncologist visit on Monday provided her with answers as to why her stomach and legs were bloating and that it was caused by something of no real concern.

Please update when you can.

Thinking of you and your sis --

Cathy
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LizNDale · Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 8:25 pm Post subject: Re: My sister made my wedding

Congrats Sam, I'm so glad she could be there to help make this very special day even more so!

We're anxious to hear what you found out, hope all is ok...

You're in my prayers,

Liz
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koikkeril · Super Moderator Joined: 29 Jul 2007 Posts: 334

Hi Sam
I am so pleased to hear your sister made the wedding..
Have you managed to hear anything yet, as to what may be causing the bloating....I hope its nothing too serious?
Thinking of you....God Bless..Koik
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hopeful · Regular Joined: 27 May 2008 Posts: 30

Congratulations on your wedding Sam! I am happy that your sister made it for your big day. It must have been wonderful for the whole family.

simplyklb · Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 10:19 pm Post subject: Re: My sister made my wedding

Hi Sam,
First of all, congratulations on your marriage! Smile

Secondly, I am sooo glad that your sister made it to your wedding. Smile

My dad made it to my oldest niece's wedding this past June. There were many times we were not sure if he was going to go or not. Bot only did he attend the wedding, he stayed for much of the reception.

Kristi
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