It's funny how not taking chemo builds up strength! This has been the first week that I have felt like doing ANYTHING since I got out of the hospital. I've run more errands this week than in the last 2 months, but sometimes I just have to stop and lay down. I still enjoy that afternoon nap, too!
Both my abdomen and old port-au-catheter wounds are healing very nicely and have I have cut back on the pain medication, which has been great. That stuff works, but I worry so about addiction. The Home Health Care nurse told me that the more I move, the less the wounds will hurt, now that the infections are clearing.
I'm still holding out for chemo in August and have appointments with both the surgeon and oncologist next week. I'm especially anxious to see Dr. Stoeckle (surgeon) as I'm hoping he'll also be pleased with the healing.
I'm off with my dear co-worker/friend Cindy Finney to Greenville today for a long weekend with David and Trisha. Cindy's going with me because I (we) just didn't think I could drive the 4 1/2 hours by myself. We're all going to Emerald Isle, NC for the day on Saturday. It was made very clear to me by Dr. Stoeckle that ocean water was COMPLETELY prohibited for me this summer. So, while the 3 of them sit and enjoy the beach and ocean, I'll be sitting on the porch of my aunt and uncle's house in the shade, but loving the view and just being at the ocean!
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