5/23/21 - Sunday

I've been having a bit of trouble sleeping the past few days.  Perhaps my body isn't quite sure what to do without chemo for a week.  My doctor appt. is at 8 a.m. tomorrow, so hopefully my counts will be good and I'll be back on chemo on Tuesday.  Never thought I'd wish for chemo.  Go figure.

I'm doing ok in my boot.  Trying to stay off my feet as much as possible.  No exercise, that's for sure.  So, the 7 lbs. I put on within 8 days last week are possibly going to remain for awhile.  Gotta love steroids, right?  Ah, the boot.  If you've never worn one, consider yourself lucky.  Mine is black with velcro straps to keep in on snuggly.  Easy on, easy off.  No muss, no fuss.  I am doing laundry today while David is in town, working.  Why is that so interesting, you ask?  It's now after noon and I've been around the house all morning.  I fixed myself lunch and have been back and forth putting laundry away, etc.  I just noticed a pair of black undies clinging to the side of my leg via the velcro.  They've been there all friggin' morning, because they missed the wash.  I'm sure glad the doorbell hasn't rung.....

Speaking of weight gain......  I will never again say a negative comment regarding Spandex.  My Spandex capris are my go-to garments every day.  They will go over my boot and my butt, and are about the only pants I can get on these days.  It's a bit disheartening, to say the least.

Being treated for cancer with chemo has taught me some stuff you may be interested in.  Besides my new appreciation for Spandex, I mean.  And being in a boot and on a knee scooter has brought new details to light, too.

I've learned to go pee even when I don't feel the urge.  One cough, one sneeze, one burst of laughter, and I know I'll never make it in time.  And, if you're in my path, you will be run over.  Just ask the dog.

If I forget to put a cap on before I answer the door, the UPS guy, salesman, neighbor, etc., will all pretend not to notice that I am bald.  They do their best not to act surprised, but I smile inside as they try to conceal it.  I used to be a bit embarrassed by my head, but no longer.  My 'give a shit' broke long ago.

I can no longer shuffle a deck of cards.  My fingernails feel like they are lifting straight up and off.  Long after I'm healed, I may still convince people to shuffle when it's my turn to deal.  Shhhh, don't tell anyone.

My sense of taste is pretty much gone, so even if I normally wouldn't care for a particular dish that a friend may bring over for us, it's wonderful!  Thank you!

Oh, geez, before I forget, I need to ask a favor of whoever reads this.  I received a package in the mail yesterday directly from the company.  No note, no label inside.  I have no idea who it is from and, frankly, not sure of what I'm supposed to use it for.  The beach?  I've never seen anything quite like it.  So, if you're the sender, please contact me.  Thank you.

Lastly -

Don't let yesterday take up too much of today.  Don't waste your minutes.



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