I Am Thankful For:
Susan G Komen for the Cure
Early detection
Excellent health insurance
Digital mammography
Who I Am Thankful For:
Rachelle, Anthony, Eileena, Natalie, Sharon, Lisa B, Eddie Z, DeLaine, Charyce, Terry, Troy, Eddie G, Lisa G, Dr. G, Dr. H, Jerry M, Andrew, Stephanie, Babs, Desiree, Darren, Danika, Barbara, Melanie, Laurie, Beverly, Rob, Jerry W, Mark, Panut, Chanin, Arty, Jim, Dr. P, Erica, Joann M, Tejinder, Andrea, Stephanie, Lisa R, Susan, Katy, Michelle, Rebecca, Darlene, Paula, Dresdin, Grace, Kim, Kris, Kerry, Rudy, Norman, Joann P, Sandra and many more.
This journey has bathed me in support and love. I am blessed and lucky.
Thank you.
PS It just occurred to me that I need a ride on Wednesday. Pick me up at 8:00 am at home and drop me at chemo. Bring lunch and pick me up from chemo around 1:30 pm. I get a little loopy. :)
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Chemo - Round 3 - Half Way There
The Last Three Weeks
The last three weeks have gone quickly but a lot has transpired. Race (refer to last post), cold and party.
I caught a cold and ran a low grade fever for a week. It was not fun but rest and fluids helped. I had little or no social contact and that was hard. I'm still coughing (the asthmatic in me) and have lost my voice but I feel good if not a little tired.
Our company awards dinner was last Saturday. I showed up with my wig, makeup and a dress on. I'm sure it was the shock, but I received a lot of compliments and a few inappropriate comments. Dinner was tasty and "Elvis" was fabulous.
Chemo - Round 3
Weighed me (small loss), bled me (white count perfect) and poisoned me (drunk and dizzy).
Joann picked me up and we grabbed breakfast on the way. It was suggested I may not be able to have chemo today due to my lingering cough. Jo was gracious enough to wait and was therefore late for work. Because all systems were normal, I was given the drip.
I sat with Dr. P and he asked what were my top two major complaints. Diarrhea and fatigue. I told him I was very thankful for so few symptoms. He was happy to hear it. He was also happy with the labs from my second lumpectomy - two small spots of DCIS. No worries.
The MUGA administered last week was an unusable mess with lots of excuses. Dr. P was not happy. I also took this opportunity to tell him my concerns with the imaging center. I will need to go back to my cardiologist for an EKG again.
This round means I have completed half the necessary chemo and I'm doing well. I am blessed, very blessed.
Moving On
I have been able to work. My memory and vocabulary have suffered but Elena is keeping me on track and focused. As long as I don't have interruptions, I can get a lot done. No multitasking. One job at a time. Mornings are tough due to my top two complaints. I have never been a morning person but now its just ridiculous.
Needs List
I need help with grocery shopping. I'd like to go after work on Wednesdays.
I also need help with laundry. I would like to offer dinner and movies on Sunday afternoon while laundry is running. I will need a heads up on dinner thoughts by Wednesday.
The last three weeks have gone quickly but a lot has transpired. Race (refer to last post), cold and party.
I caught a cold and ran a low grade fever for a week. It was not fun but rest and fluids helped. I had little or no social contact and that was hard. I'm still coughing (the asthmatic in me) and have lost my voice but I feel good if not a little tired.
Our company awards dinner was last Saturday. I showed up with my wig, makeup and a dress on. I'm sure it was the shock, but I received a lot of compliments and a few inappropriate comments. Dinner was tasty and "Elvis" was fabulous.
Chemo - Round 3
Weighed me (small loss), bled me (white count perfect) and poisoned me (drunk and dizzy).
Joann picked me up and we grabbed breakfast on the way. It was suggested I may not be able to have chemo today due to my lingering cough. Jo was gracious enough to wait and was therefore late for work. Because all systems were normal, I was given the drip.
I sat with Dr. P and he asked what were my top two major complaints. Diarrhea and fatigue. I told him I was very thankful for so few symptoms. He was happy to hear it. He was also happy with the labs from my second lumpectomy - two small spots of DCIS. No worries.
The MUGA administered last week was an unusable mess with lots of excuses. Dr. P was not happy. I also took this opportunity to tell him my concerns with the imaging center. I will need to go back to my cardiologist for an EKG again.
This round means I have completed half the necessary chemo and I'm doing well. I am blessed, very blessed.
Moving On
I have been able to work. My memory and vocabulary have suffered but Elena is keeping me on track and focused. As long as I don't have interruptions, I can get a lot done. No multitasking. One job at a time. Mornings are tough due to my top two complaints. I have never been a morning person but now its just ridiculous.
Needs List
I need help with grocery shopping. I'd like to go after work on Wednesdays.
I also need help with laundry. I would like to offer dinner and movies on Sunday afternoon while laundry is running. I will need a heads up on dinner thoughts by Wednesday.
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