7/8/21

It's Thursday, I think.  I'm getting so mixed up these day.  I want my old brain back!  My doctor referred me to Fit Steps and I went this morning to one in Bullard.  Since it's only 4 miles away, and a straight line in the country, I decided to drive myself.  I did pretty well, but it confirmed my decision not to drive to Tyler yet.  Not quite ready for that yet...  The therapist gave me several exercises I can do at home and stretch bands, etc., to assist.  I did pretty well, but it was disheartening to realize all the things I used to do, that still remain out of reach.  I know it's pretty soon after chemo, so will try to be patient.  Patience is my middle name, right?  Not.

I've told many people that we're going to MD Anderson on Sunday for early morning appointments on Monday.  I also told them we were coming home on Wednesday afternoon.  That's wrong, and I just realized that about an hour ago.  I have several appointments on Thursday morning, so we won't be home until that afternoon sometime.  My brain is as sharp as a tack these days.  Yessiree, sharp as a tack.  David will be driving the entire time we're in Houston, if anyone was concerned....

My diverticulitis is getting a bit better.  I think.  I hope.  I'm not finished with these new antibiotics, so they still have a chance to kick this.  I'm no worse, so that's good news in my book.  I can use all the good news I can get.

I got in the pool yesterday and am fixin' to get in again as soon as I finish this post.  I use the big noodle and float and kick back and forth across the length of the pool.  I think it's helping my legs regain a little strength, so I'll do it as long as I'm allowed to.  Once I get tattooed for radiation, I won't be able to swim any more.

I've heard that every piece of chocolate eaten shortens your life span by 2 minutes.  Hmmmm...... I've done the math.  It seems I died in 1837.


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  1. UnknownJuly 8, 2021 at 2:15 PM

    You are doing better than i am. If it werent for my phone i would never know what day it was . im glad that you are getting better and will be happy when you are done with your treatments ! MES

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