Eleven days out of chemo and I'm feeling great. My doc was kind enough to grant me an extra week before I start the last round. That week will take me thru Thanksgiving. I will eat some of everything. And, about eating. Going well. Oh yeah, this AM I weighed in at 139! Most in over a year. I am blessed that I get my taste back each time. And my mouth and throat quit being sore. Feel like a regular person, if it was not for this tube in my gut. Again, I'm not complaining just stating the facts.
Here's my plan. 10 days out of the chemo hole, next time, I'm going to be able to eat more and it will taste better and I will start cutting back on what I send thru the tube until, ta de da, I don't need it anymore and I'm planning on making that happen timely. Also, about that same time, I will be getting a scan (pet or cat) that will show the docs what all good they have been doing. And then they are going to pat me on my head and say, "Come on back and see us in six months." At that point I run yelling out of the office.
Hey, that's what all you are praying for and my responsibility to make it happen. Keep all my cancer pals and Lynda in your prayers. Judy W, Gary C, Melissa C and Jimmy D. Until next time --- I love you all.
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Sounds good. I keep you in my prayers and hope that you enjoy a great Thanksgiving. You have more than most to give thanks.
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Oops! I missed the November 7 anniversary "ramble" and read it today, Saturday, with the November 18 posting. Indeed, it sounds like you are getting better and better despite, and perhaps because of, the chemo which must be mighty draining, to put it mildly.
ReplyDeleteI like your plan, and pray all goes exactly as your described. Have a joyous Thanksgiving and eat enough to match my weight, 140 lbs, give or take a pound or two.
Double kisses to you and your beloved Lynda.
Peace and love, Grace
Oh man--sounds like really good happenings. Happy Thanksgiving to Leighton, Lynda, and all the friends and contributors to this blog. Only yesterday did I lift NLR in prayer and will again tonight. I rather imagine that we are to the age where we all have our cancer prayer lists--mine, in addition to NLR, are Don C. and Marye (pronounced Marie) D. The latter two are in grave condition, a situation I sincerely pray that Leighton can avoid.
ReplyDeleteI join my dear friend Grace in wishing love and piece--will let Lynda take care of the kisses.
Dwight