I began my chemo on October 7, 2010 and finished on September 29, 2011. Last year was a terrible, terrible reponse to the steriods. Strung out, drugged in mulitple ways, very little appetite, but aiming for protien whenever possible. Then it was water, water, and more water. It was an unbelievable place that I found myself.
This weekend I could actually do some chores. I was able to iron clothes, work in the garage, vacuum a little, and get multiple loads of laundry done. Even though my body is not completely up to speed I am so far past the heebie jeebies. Water, water and more water is still in my daily routine. I am back to a good protien diet with lots of antioxidants. Food that the liver loves to keep things well filtered.
Bill and I hunkered down last year. It was so surreal at times. This year on this weekend we have been able to get out a little and enjoy these beautiful days we have been having. Got to see some friends, got to the beach, got to sleep in without sleep aids.
It hasn't gone by in the blink of an eye, but it has gone by. It feels wonderful. I tell myself everyday, yes everyday, how fortunate I am. How the treatment has been tolerable. How lucky I am to have the medical team that I do. How much better I will feel next year at this time.
Thank you all again for the love, support, cards, emails, posts, and prayers. I continue to carry all of you with me while I push forward in time.
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