5/19/21 - Wednesday

I felt like I was playing hooky yesterday since I belonged at chemo.  Felt funny all day.  My infection is getting better, but it's not gone and I only have 2 days of antibiotics left.  I hope that's enough to do the trick.  Yesterday, my right foot started to hurt enough for me to try and avoid walking.  It was no better today, so I called the doctor.  She told me to come right in.  Again.  She thinks it's broken.  Good grief.  If so, it'll be the third time I've broken this foot.  And, no, I have done nothing but walk, and very little of that.  So, I'm in a boot until Friday morning.  I have an appointment with a orthopedic surgeon at 9:00 a.m. that morning and he'll figure this out.

If it wasn't for bad luck, I afraid I wouldn't have any luck at all these days.  My blood counts were down a bit today, so I'm hoping by Monday they will have a chance to go up again so that I can continue my chemo treatments on Tuesday.  I just can't seem to catch a break, so today is another day in paradise.

On a good note, my mouth sores are a little better and my nose isn't bleeding as much.  On the other hand, I've gained 6 pounds in 7 days.  Sigh.  I take the good with the bad, but today has been testing my resolve.

I don't feel the humor.  Sorry.  Another day, perhaps.


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  1. UnknownMay 19, 2021 at 3:55 PM

    Hang in there !! I know how you feel about not being able to catch a break! im going in for my 3rd angiogram tmorrow oh boy! many many prayers are coming your way!!

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