Sunday was good, felt well enough to go to church the second Sunday in a row, and to the hospital for lunch. Enjoyed a huge piece of beef, billed as Prime Rib, but closer to pot roast. Mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, enjoyed it all. May have over done it as I felt less well the rest of the day. We had Kris over to watch an "instant" movie, something with talking dogs. So I kind of absented myself, spent the time working on one of the most frustrating picture puzzles we have ever attempted. It will be a struggle to finish it by Friday when we need the table for our company.
Monday, back to DRMC for a Gemzar infusion. Didn't really feel well in the morning and less well after the infusion. Spent most of the day down, with general lethargy. Did manage to eat some and spent some more time on the puzzle. Had to go back out to visit with Dr. Bob for what turned out to be a fungal infection in a place I don't want to discuss. Though I am seeing increasing problems from the treatments, I have yet to really have any serious ones that are debilitating. That is good. Everyday I hope for a good one. Need to get on my feet and move, maybe today is the day.
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Dear Man on a Journey! Good thoughts sent North to you this morning. You are on the right track, try each day to get up and get moving, some days are better than others, I know.... thanks for sharing, fungal infections be damned!! God bless antibiotics...um, if they are allowed....Here's to a good day for all. Peace, Marion
ReplyDeleteHow many pieces in that puzzle? Does it at least have a picture of sunshine? On days like today we need to make our own sunshine. My "sunny" day was spent over a 3 hr lunch with some of my friends from our local women's club. I'm sending some sun to you and Emily.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that you and 'pred' are getting along well--and that your apetite can spring back! Since, I have been to the 'pital with, you I can see the place and almost smell the food.
ReplyDeleteSending good vibes to you and Emily.
Prednisone *is* a wonder drug! Glad to hear it is working for you Dick!
ReplyDeleteDon't forget your fluids! Those help to flush out and counteract all of the meds in your system, and prompt you to get up and move! Activity is good for movement you know.
Maybe putting on one of your favorite movements and conducting, Maestro, would help... (*loved* Ave's comment earlier about movements and musicians)!
After one abdominal surgery, back in my much younger days, I was bed-ridden in the hospital and unable to get out of bed and keep anything down for 10 days. (today they probably wouldn't even admit you to the hospital for the surgery, let alone give you a hospital room or let you stay that long ;-) Needless to say, after 10 days, a major bowel obstruction had occurred. My doctor ordered me to begin eating and get out of bed, or I might be facing additional surgery.
For me... what finally worked was lots of Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup and lots of fluids.
Here's hoping today is your day! Oh what a relief it is !
Wasn't there a song, back in the 70's (maybe even 60's) called "Fungus Among Us"?! Oh, yes. Those were the days when songs really made sense! haha
ReplyDeleteGive me a call if you don't get that puzzle completed. I'll loan you a table for this weekend.
Rest up so you can enjoy your company.
Prayers to you and Emily.