The doctor was wrong. I kinda figured this would be the case, but I had my hopes up to be the one who was wrong. How often can you say that? "Boy oh boy do I hope I'm wrong!" The pain seemed to settle in a bit later, so by noon yesterday, I still had hope. When I got home, though, I could tell it was getting worse and the football game was likely out of the question.
I took a pain pill and a nap, but when I woke up, it was even worse. One more football game missed. This morning, it's the worst it's ever been. This time is different, though. This time, I can chant "One more time. One more time. One more time." I'm almost done. This is the last time I have to feel this way. By Tuesday or Wednesday, the pain will subside and then I get a month off. A month of NO treatment of ANY kind.
After that month, radiation will likely start, but that'll be a cake-walk compared to this stupid Taxol. It may make me tired. Tired is something I can handle. That's why they make coffee, I think. Anyway, I'll know more about that plan on Monday. Kevin will pick me up and we'll go for a consult with the radiology oncologist. Then we'll know the plan.
For now, I'll sit right here. I hurt, but I know it's going to end soon. Somehow, that makes it better. I've showered and moved to the recliner, so I am among the living. This is likely the most activity I'll see today, though. One more time.
Showing posts with label coffee. Show all posts
Showing posts with label coffee. Show all posts
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Saturday, June 9, 2012
Saturday 'N Stuff
Yesterday sucked pretty bad. I hurt all day, and even had to break out the hard-core meds. (I haven't taken stronger than Tylenol or Advil for over a week.) It was depressing to feel like I was going backwards as far as healing. I don't know why it happened or if I did something to cause it or if it was a reminder that I'm not 100%, but it sucked.
My buddy Susie sent an amazing fleece blanket to me that she tied, to take to treatments. I got it at work yesterday. I really needed a good surprise, so her timing was impeccable. Made me get teary and girly at work, but I blamed the meds. :) On Kevin's way home, he picked up Kameron.
Talk about the fountain of youth! Even sitting here feeling crappy was easier, just watching and chatting with her. She's so animated and funny. The girls took her up to the fair for a bit to scope things out for today. We'll go up and let her play some games this morning, come home for a nap, and then get a wrist band for her to ride for a few hours tonight. (She's already informed me which horse she'll ride on the carousel. Now THAT is planning ahead.)
I slept in the recliner last night, and I think it helped. I'll know for sure after a hot shower and some coffee. That's my usual morning medication, and it's usually enough. Here's hopin'! I am in desperate need of a real good weekend, and I'll do everything in my power to make it so. Who could be down and discouraged with the town fair going on??? Not me!
My buddy Susie sent an amazing fleece blanket to me that she tied, to take to treatments. I got it at work yesterday. I really needed a good surprise, so her timing was impeccable. Made me get teary and girly at work, but I blamed the meds. :) On Kevin's way home, he picked up Kameron.
Talk about the fountain of youth! Even sitting here feeling crappy was easier, just watching and chatting with her. She's so animated and funny. The girls took her up to the fair for a bit to scope things out for today. We'll go up and let her play some games this morning, come home for a nap, and then get a wrist band for her to ride for a few hours tonight. (She's already informed me which horse she'll ride on the carousel. Now THAT is planning ahead.)
I slept in the recliner last night, and I think it helped. I'll know for sure after a hot shower and some coffee. That's my usual morning medication, and it's usually enough. Here's hopin'! I am in desperate need of a real good weekend, and I'll do everything in my power to make it so. Who could be down and discouraged with the town fair going on??? Not me!
Friday, May 25, 2012
Attitude Adjustment and the Breakfast of Champions
I have not been posting much lately because I have had an attitude problem for the past several days. Time to get over it. A crappy attitude is NOT going to fix anything. I think I'm done pouting now, and ready to move on. Sometimes you have to say, "What are ya gonna do?" and just go along with what has to be done.
Therefore, I will most likely be going back to work on Tuesday morning. I really wanted to wait until Jaxson's departure, since that will be a pain to deal with, but whatever. He's been holding steady at 50cc per day for nearly 3 weeks. I'm going to the plastic surgeon's office this afternoon just because they haven't seen me in a while and they cannot believe that Jaxson is this stubborn. The record in that office is 7 weeks for a JP drain to stay in, and Jaxson's been around for 5 weeks and 2 days (but who's counting?)
It'll also be good to have them verify that there are no signs of infection from me having it so long. I've been on pretty strong antibiotics since surgery, so I doubt it, but it's worth letting them take a look, anyway. They won't remove it with the output being this high, but maybe they can give me some guidance as to why the amount hasn't dropped in 3 weeks.
I was up until nearly 1:00 am, watching crap on TV. I had an alarm set for 5:30 so the drain amount that I give them today is for exactly 24 hours. (Why did I have to wake up so early yesterday? LOL) The plan was to go back to sleep. So much for plans. Natalie was in my room, watching TV (I sleep in the recliner and Kevin was gone to work) so I spoke to her, and then I instantly started thinking about today's appointment, so sleep was futile.
I started having coffee and doing my typical, early morning internet surfing, and Natalie said she would make some eggs for me. The only problem was, we are apparently out of eggs. Dang. What did she offer to make instead? Or stranger yet, what sounded REALLY good when she offered? Grilled ham and cheese! She fixed one for me and I had some of my mega thin chips with white queso dip, and it was an amazing breakfast! What a sweet kid I have.
Oh, and the coffee we've been having is the best coffee in the world (in our opinion.) It can only be found in Texas, because it's a store brand at HEB. You can order online, but the price gets really high if you do that, so we stock up when we go to Texas, and our Texas friends always bring some along when they visit. The problem is, we haven't been down there in nearly a year, and our friends haven't had the opportunity to visit, so we've been out for quite some time.
Actually, another friend (not from Texas) ordered online and had some sent to us in bulk since we were there last (shout out, 'Shell) but it's been gone for a while. Well, one of my Texas friends (shout out, Susie!) sent a care package recently with SIX bags! It is SO good. I think I'll go refill my cup.
I only have four more hours to kill until we leave for my appointment. *sigh* Wouldn't it suck if they told me I had to quit coffee and chips in order to get rid of this drain? ARGGG! ::shudder:: What a nightmare THAT would be.
Therefore, I will most likely be going back to work on Tuesday morning. I really wanted to wait until Jaxson's departure, since that will be a pain to deal with, but whatever. He's been holding steady at 50cc per day for nearly 3 weeks. I'm going to the plastic surgeon's office this afternoon just because they haven't seen me in a while and they cannot believe that Jaxson is this stubborn. The record in that office is 7 weeks for a JP drain to stay in, and Jaxson's been around for 5 weeks and 2 days (but who's counting?)
It'll also be good to have them verify that there are no signs of infection from me having it so long. I've been on pretty strong antibiotics since surgery, so I doubt it, but it's worth letting them take a look, anyway. They won't remove it with the output being this high, but maybe they can give me some guidance as to why the amount hasn't dropped in 3 weeks.
I was up until nearly 1:00 am, watching crap on TV. I had an alarm set for 5:30 so the drain amount that I give them today is for exactly 24 hours. (Why did I have to wake up so early yesterday? LOL) The plan was to go back to sleep. So much for plans. Natalie was in my room, watching TV (I sleep in the recliner and Kevin was gone to work) so I spoke to her, and then I instantly started thinking about today's appointment, so sleep was futile.
I started having coffee and doing my typical, early morning internet surfing, and Natalie said she would make some eggs for me. The only problem was, we are apparently out of eggs. Dang. What did she offer to make instead? Or stranger yet, what sounded REALLY good when she offered? Grilled ham and cheese! She fixed one for me and I had some of my mega thin chips with white queso dip, and it was an amazing breakfast! What a sweet kid I have.
Oh, and the coffee we've been having is the best coffee in the world (in our opinion.) It can only be found in Texas, because it's a store brand at HEB. You can order online, but the price gets really high if you do that, so we stock up when we go to Texas, and our Texas friends always bring some along when they visit. The problem is, we haven't been down there in nearly a year, and our friends haven't had the opportunity to visit, so we've been out for quite some time.
Actually, another friend (not from Texas) ordered online and had some sent to us in bulk since we were there last (shout out, 'Shell) but it's been gone for a while. Well, one of my Texas friends (shout out, Susie!) sent a care package recently with SIX bags! It is SO good. I think I'll go refill my cup.
I only have four more hours to kill until we leave for my appointment. *sigh* Wouldn't it suck if they told me I had to quit coffee and chips in order to get rid of this drain? ARGGG! ::shudder:: What a nightmare THAT would be.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
10 am
The February photo contest offered up 10 am for today's challenge. Because it's Saturday, I slept in. This is what was going on at 10:
Ahhh, coffee. On a table that looks like CRAP in a photo. Maybe I should try using those coasters in the far right of the same photo. LOL Nah.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
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