Day one of my treatment plan is in the books. Only 24 more radiation treatments and 4 chemotherapy sessions - yes, I AM counting! But that wasn't so bad. The chemotherapy was supposed to be harder in the beginning, while radiation was supposed to be easy early on. But wait:
Hair - check, just like before, half of my head is still covered
Nausea - nope, in fact I snacked on a sandwich while being infused
Fatigue - kidding? I worked through the 4 hours of chemo, went to an Avalanche class until 10:15pm and now I'm writing this blog at 3am. I could actually use a little fatigue!
So far so good! Wasn't thrilled with the 5.5 hours I was at City of Hope, but they say virgins take longer. Should be down to 2.5 hours by next Wed. And at least the longest part, chemotherapy, is only 1 day per week. The radiation is only a short 20 minutes - they should actually consider putting in a drive-through! Radiation is pretty cool - the sound it emits reminds me of an idling Harley. I'm thinking about wearing a helmet and chaps for my next session to get more from the experience!
So where am I after day one? Well, I've got a couple of close friends coming by early this morning to catch a quick bike ride before work and this weekend I'll be finishing my Avalanche class at Mt. Baldy. It's early, no doubt, but I'm cautiously resuming an active schedule until my body calls a timeout. My chief medical officer, Rose, is keeping tabs on just about everything I do, so I've got a short leash as long as I can prove I'm up to it.
Let's see if I can catch a few hours of shuteye before hitting the early morning trails.
Murph dog! You are the man bro! Your humor and wit is unmatched and always in tact! Can't help you with your lack of skiing skills and mountain biking skills though...
ReplyDeleteHelmet and chaps... Make sure to get some powdered blue chaps with frills. You crack me up.
Glad to hear of your new training since the forecast suggests some big snow and you will likely need to put that stuff to the test. I just hope you dont have to dig me out...
Thinking of you a lot this week. Your attitude seemed to remind me of this important text in 2 Cor 12 "My Grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
You encourage us. Let that encourage you!
Bless you friend,
Jeff