Yesterday and today were about the same. Pretty good for a sick guy. Still sleeping in because I have to get up in the night so much for the bathroom, but a lot of fluids will do that. I am eating normal except for the portions, I don't seem to be stretching out my stomach much. Tonight we did go for a walk, still trying to enjoy the last days of warm temps. I am trying to increase my speed because I can't stand how slow I walk. I have always walked fast and since I have been sick the speed rivals turtles and old people. It slightly bothers me because I am not used to people walking up on me and passing. Now I find it unnerving to have people walking up on me. Cheryl meanwhile is trying to increase my distance, so we added on another circle to walk through. I was breathing hard tonight, but got both accomplished. I will have to repeat until I pass people or at least they don't pass me anyways. The something new was seeing how much hair I lost in today's shower. This was the first time there were lots of short brown hairs rather than the normal long red ones. They say my hair is supposed to thin, but it was just the shock of it all. I am starting to have my toes ache, but I only notice it during rest.
Tomorrow I take Paige with me to Huntsman. She is curious to see this place I visit quite often. I have to go and see my Dr.'s assistant to talk about my first week of treatment and get some blood work to check out levels. I am reaching the point of all my red bloods cells taking maximum death and I need to keep eating to rebuild during the next week to get ready for round 2. Paige wants to see the blood pulled from the porta-cath and see the room where I get the treatment. She is obviously much more excited than I am, she is on a field trip and I have to go to the vampire club. I will post tomorrow to let everyone know how Paige did with the "field trip" and the blood draw.
Good night,
Jeff
Red blood cells...sounds like you need a good, rare steak, Jeff! :-)
ReplyDeleteA coworker of mine had colon cancer a few years ago. Super nice guy, who doesn't mind talking about the experience. He said if you ever want to talk to someone who's been through it, he's willing to answer any questions or whatever. Sounds like your chemo and side effects are similar to what he had (thinning hair, discomfort particularly high sensitivity to cold in extremities).
Anyhow, missing you guys! Sending prayers, love, strength and anything else you need!!! Call me anytime, day or night. If Paige needs a visit, I'm happy to bring Hayley (or fly Paige out here). Whatever you need. Just let me know. I know you have a great support network there. Just remember you are loved from Cali too!