This has been one of the most productive weeks that I have had in a long time. I had chemo (Erbitux) this week and thankfully it didn’t affect me too much. I decided to take control of this feeling of being “overwhelmed” and recruited some help from a friend to help me do some things around the house, run errands, etc.
It felt good because not only was she helping me get things in order, but I was able to give her some $$ for all of her help. She has been totally awesome and I feel so much better getting some of the things that I have needed to do out of the way. We were both running around getting things done, I kind of think I overdid it a little because I was exhausted yesterday. The last night that she was here I ended up getting sick. Anyway, I am hoping she can help me again next week because there is still a lot to do.
This past week I have gone out 3 times! Tonight will be the 4th! This is more than I have been out probably in the past 3 months. It feels good to get out and about. I also went to Pilates for the first time in a year. I love Pilates and am hoping that it will help me to increase my strength and endurance. It is a little pricey since I have to do private lessons, but I figured that this is investing in my health. The first time being back at the Village and doing Pilates felt a little strange. It was almost like learning how to do Pilates all over again. My back started hurting and I felt a little sick afterwards, but it passed and I was fine the next day.
The doctor moved my Petscan up to next Wednesday! I am so excited to finally find out what is going on with the chemo and if it is working and how well. I feel like the progress should be as it was a couple of months ago or better. I haven’t had any complications or major pains so I guess we’ll see. This Petscan will really determine how the next couple of months play out. I really need to hear some good news and have a break from chemo. The doctor said he would be able to possibly give the chemo a break if things are going well.
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Happy New Year, Melissa, and I do mean HAPPY New year! Haven't heard you this upbeat in a while, and am really enjoying it.
I'm glad you got some help and feel good about it. It's hard for self-sufficient, strong people to ask for help, even when sick, but with a cancer diagnosis, and all that comes with it, there's just no way any one can do everything.
And you're out and about too! That's wonderful. Perhaps all of these positive developments are a good sign of how 2010 is going to go for you. Hope so!
Take care, Pat
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