In her own words
Stacey’s own entries — humor, hospital stays, lungaversaries, and life, in the order she wrote them, with notes from friends woven in, often written in reply to her.
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Note from Stacey
Mary, thanks for your note and your encouragement! I am at the hospital again for a blood draw. I am getting used to them and do not mind being poked that much. Tomorrow, I will come back to the hospital for a clinic day. I will have more tests, including a Pulmonary Function Test. I’ll…
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Note from Stacey
Hi Denise, It was great talking to you on the phone this morning! Thank you for the picture of Sophie and Lacidaci. I’m feeling fine this morning. It is a relief to know that I can get sick and survive without going to the hospital. It was the first time since I have had a…
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Note from Denise
Hi Sis, Sure hope you’re feeling better, and I am looking forward to talking to you in person to get the full doctor’s report. Seems that every time I call you you’re driving somewhere and I hate to distract you when you’re on the road. I’ll call tonight (morning for you) and we’ll try again…
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Note from Stacey
Felix, thanks for your kind words! I talked to Miki last night, and we discussed high school “chronic rejection.” I’m starting to feel better, not throwing up so much. I had a blood draw yesterday, and I go in for a clinic visit with the doctors today, along with another Pulmonary Function Test. Stacey, from…
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Note from Felix
Hi Stacey. Man, sorry about being sick… it didn’t sound like you had a pleasant day at all yesterday. 🙁 I’m glad your lung function went back up though. LOL, I suffered from the same type of “chronic rejection” as Miki did in high school, too! I will hold hope that your body doesn’t do…
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Note from Stacey
Miki, thanks for writing. That is a great picture. Good luck in the relay. I have been feeling sick for the past couple days, not able to keep any food down. I must have vomited five times yesterday. I do not have a fever, so hopefully this is nothing serious. I am going in to…
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Note from Miki
Stacey! Second place is great! I was surprised and sorry to hear about your “chronic rejection” (something I suffered from in high school with all my lame attempts to land a boyfriend.) Sorry, couldn’t help it. Sometimes, as you know, you just have to laugh. It sounds like your spirits are up — We’re revving…
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Note from Stacey
The fluid tap (thoracentesis) did not work, so I will need to schedule another procedure which will involve an ultrasound so they can tell exactly where to insert the extraction needle. Tomorrow (Sunday, March 12th) there will be an article coming out in the Burlingame, San Mateo, and Redwood City Daily News about my participation…
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Note from Stacey
Felix, thanks for your encouraging note! I will drop you a line soon. I am writing from the Stanford hospital cyber cafe on the third floor. It is 12:45 and I am almost done with my day here…I arrived at 8:00 a.m. and took the PFT (Pulmonary Function Test), then went to have x-rays taken.…
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Note from Felix
Hi Stacey. I am really sorry about the recent bumps in the road. My thoughts are with you and hope you stay strong. Keep those spirits up and keep us updated. love, -felix, from Fort Collins