Re: Checking in (reply to Cathie)

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Hi Cathie!

Thanks so much for thinking of me!

You're right, I DID have an appointment with Dr. Fanta yesterday.

Unfortunately, I had to cancel. I'll call and reschedule on Monday, but as

I said, the entire household got sick. The mom in me took over and I really

needed to get my kids to the doctor. Not only were they having their own

lung trouble, but both were experiencing stomach trouble and fevers as well

so I wanted to make sure that they were taken care of. Since I wasn't

flaring, they just HAD to come first.

I'm so happy that the Xolair is making such a big difference for you! I'm

keeping my fingers crossed that I have the same results with it! IF I ever

get to start it, that is, LOL!

Take care, and the same wishes to you for the New Year!

Love and Hugs ~

Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2004 19:51:24 -0500

From: " Cathie Maglio " <cemaglio@...>

Subject: RE: Checking in!

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The cruise sounds wonderful!!

Glad you were approved for Xolair and the cancer is gone!

Did you tell me earlier that you were seeing Dr. Fanta today? How did it go?

I saw my doctor last week and the Xolair is working for me. I can stop

taking the pred " when I feel ready " . So I have been doing every other day

until the 3rd when I get my next shot. Then I will stop altogether. This was

the best Christmas present I got!

Christmas was very good here. I love seeing my nieces and nephews open thier

gifts. They get so excited, especially the little ones.

My sisters and I gave my Dad and his friend a 4 day trip to DC in April. He

is very excited about. I used some of my frequent flyer miles to get his

ticket for nothing which made the trip affordable for us.

I love cooking stores and got a gift certificate to Crate and Barrel. I am

looking forward to picking out my stuff.

I've been an vacation this week whcih has been nice. I am renovating my

Dad's house to move back in with him. I am adding a new kitchen, I love to

cook! So we went to Boston Kitchen to see about a design and pick out

cabinets and granite for the counter tops. We go back Tuesday to see thw

design they came up with. Today I took a niece and nephew to Lowell for

another niece's birthday party. They range in ages from 9 to 3 anf play very

well together.

Let me know what Dr. Fanta says and when you are getting your first shot. It

took 3 months (shots) for me to notice a difference, my doctor says he

noticed a difference after the first shot. I am breathing better than when I

come home from the hospital and having IV steriods! Some people it has taken

up to 6 months before they notice a difference. Just be patient with it.

I wish you a very Happy, healthy, asthma-free New Years!

Cathie