There is such a difference in how I feel that it seems as though far more than three weeks has passed since the last post.
A few days after Christmas I did catch a cold/virus that turned ugly but fortunately an antibiotic had me back to normal within a few days. My energy began to build once I recovered and although I am not 100 percent I do feel wonderful. Sometimes I overdue it and then need to crash but it is worth it!
Today was the second post chemo biologic treatment and everything went well. I also saw Dr. Patel, it was good to hear him say that everything is going exactly how he wants. Reluctantly he agreed to release me to return to work on February 1st for four hours a day. He said that he would re-evaluate my status after a minimum of thirty days.
I'm looking forward to working again and I am sure I can handle the half day schedule. I also enjoy being at home but I need to work for the insurance and I feel blessed to feel as good as I do so that I can return sooner rather than later.
Here is a physical update:
>Fingertips and toes are still numb and sensitive but it does seem a little better and my feet definitely do not get as cold now;
>Leg muscles are much stronger;
>Eye twitches are completely gone but I have had four styes in the left eye - two on the inside lower lid and two on the rim of the lower lid. Dr. Patel is referring me to Dr. Senning CBCC's infectious disease doctor for a check up;
>Eyelashes and eyebrows are s-l-o-w-l-y filling back in and rats, the unwanted facial hair is growing back in too;
>The hair on my head is filling in quite nicely and I have a very short hairdo now. Randy and April say that the brown is darker than it was, they and others have said that the light color is a mixture of gray and blond;
>I've gained most of my weight back and I'm glad because I look less sick.
Last weekend was wonderful because I was able to attend four of the five soccer tournament games Madison played in. I did catnap in between her afternoon games and I was very tired on Monday but I am so happy to have been able to attend the games.
My life has been spared again and I am so very grateful to have this time with my family and friends- especially to be a part of my grand children's lives for a longer period of time. I am very mindful of the blessing I continue to receive - every day that I wake up is a blessing.
