A quick health update. Next week, I have chemo on Monday, which will make for a miserable week while I recover. Right now, I should be feeling almost like normal. However, this problem with my chemo port continues. I had a CT scan, a regular ultrasound, and then a Doppler ultrasound—all to tell me that I do not have a blood clot causing the swelling and pain around the port. So, I have no idea why the area around it is painful and swollen. I left a message yesterday with the clinic asking them to rip out the port because it really is driving me nuts. Lying down exacerbates the pain for some reason, so I’ve had insomnia, and I nap two to three times a day to try to catch up on rest. The one good thing is that I don’t think as much about the aching numbness in my feet.
Last night was the first time I went out for something non-medical related in months. My beloved art guild had its annual potluck at the center. It was nice catching up with everyone. We arrived early at 6 PM. By 7:30, I was swaying in my seat, ready to go home to bed. I felt so good for about an hour, so happy to be there, then it was like a curtain fell, and I couldn’t wait to get home and crawl into bed. I had to wait another hour before we could leave. Still, I’m glad I went. The food was good, and the company was even better. 🙂
The weather’s finally turning here. Our nights are dropping toward freezing. Our days are in the 60s. Today’s the last day kids are in school before their weeklong break begins. It’ll be fun having them around every day, all day. Really. The girls have their unique personalities but get along so well. There’s always music playing, always lots of laughter. Even if I’m not feeling well, I’ll want to sit in the midst of all of that chaos. And dang! There will be Black Friday shopping, which we never miss, but this year, I will. 🙁
I’ll be working on edits for other authors today. I have two sets to wrap up over the next few days. I’m a very lucky person that my job lets me walk from my bedroom to my office and back, as I please/need. I can’t imagine going through all this and trying to keep a regular day job where I’d have to get dressed and put on makeup, make a drive, and smile all day. My head would be on my desk sobbing by mid-morning I’d be so tired. How do other people cope with something like this—especially if they don’t have a family to fall back on? I can’t even imagine it. I count my many blessings every day.
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I hope everything gets better soon. I think of you often and wish you well.
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I hope they can figure something out with your port. You do not need more pain and upset.
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Sending my thoughts and prayers for you! 🌸
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We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Have you tried sleeping in a recliner that allows you to lay back but sleep on incline may help with pain from portal by not laying flat? Just a suggestion wish there was more we could do to lesson the pain and discomfort. We must live in same area or so as our weather in Central Georgia is the same as you’re describing. I hope you feel up to enjoying some of the upcoming holiday with your loved ones. I used to be a die hard Black Friday shopper but found shopping online gives me better chance of getting what I want to buy while decreasing probability of getting trampled or injured by some irresponsible people I encountered over the years.
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Sending prayers and hugs
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Positive thoughts and well wishes
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I did not have to do Chemo but I did have to take radiation. I would get up and be at work by 7 and then leave at 2 to drive to hot springs for the radiation. Then I would go home and go to bed. I was in an office by myself so I didn’t have to smile at anyone or put on makeup. When I was not busy, I did put my head on my desk. I can’t imagine how you are coping so well with what you are doing.
Hugs!
Amy Fendley
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One day at a time, know your reader’s support you on your journey
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Praying for you
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Continued love and hugs, Delilah. Thanks for the update.