1/24/2022

It's Monday.  I haven't written for awhile, but just didn't feel like it.  I've been to the spine doctor and oncologist since I wrote last.  Spine doctor wants to do another discogram.  I had one in 2014 and he said that was too long ago.  They need to look inside my discs and this is the only way.  He talked about putting a new stimulator in my spine, since my old one isn't working.  Having surgery.  Putting in a pain pump.  Stimulator sounds best to me.... if it'll work.  We'll see.

Oncologist helped me out a bit with my gut.  It's not a perfect solution, but I'm not doubling over in pain like I was a week ago.  Passing out because of pain, is not a good thing.  You know those stupid pain scales they ask about every time you visit the doctor?  I gave new meaning to '10' last week.  Hoo-boy.  I'm going to stay on the Verzenio, even tho it costs an arm and a leg and the side effects are icky.  I'll give it another month and re-asses my shituation.  She set me up for a bone density test next Monday.  I think it was mostly because of my 3 broken ribs and a 'marked deterioration of bone in my thorax'.  I think I'm going to start getting Prolia shots every 6 months from now on to help with bone loss.  Just one more lucky thing to worry about.

Oh, speaking of one more thing.... evidently, my Carcinoembryonic Antigen levels have gone up.  Too much.  They flagged it (among other items) at my last blood test.  This is not a good thing.  In fact, this is a bad thing.  I haven't felt like writing because of this thing.  Unless you want to look that one up, you can get the low-down right here on this blog.  Basically, it means it's highly likely the cancer is spreading.  I asked my oncologist about it.  If she thought it was spreading.  Her answer?  "undoubtedly".  Geez, that' s reassuring, isn't it?  Well, it's one of the reasons I like her so much.  She's upfront about my shituation.  I need honesty, not sugarcoating.

I told her I started 'living' like she told me to do.  Our 40th wedding anniversary is in March and I booked a trip to the Florida keys.  A week on a 'large pleasure craft used for sailing'.  A yacht.  I booked a yacht for a week with a captain and a private chef.  Yep.  It's a big-ass catamaran with all the toys on it.  We won't dock for a solid week.  Snorkeling, sailing, fishing, kayaking, etc.  I am SO ready!!  Who's excited?!?  Me!  That's who!!

Is everyone jealous?  I hope so.  Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think we'd be doing that.  It gives me something to be excited about and to look forward to.  Bon voyage!


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  1. Shelley RenakerJanuary 25, 2022 at 3:21 PM

    Patty, your Key West trip sounds amazing! And 40 years! Awesome! You guys definitely deserve it!

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