Today I have almost felt normal again. Despite of having a low calorie day for the run-up to my next chemo dose, I’ve not felt particularly hungry or light headed. I had an appointment today that I drove to myself. I have worked for a few hours. I’ve tidied. And I’ve made my own meals. I’ve walked the dog – or the dog walked me. I have for large parts of the day forgotten about that the next treatment is…
As predicted on Friday night this weekend has been good. I’m very happy about that. I’ve been in decent shape and have even been sitting at the table when eating – and I made my own lunch. Small victories. I was a little too eager while sitting by my computer focusing on some work and forgot to drink enough water – not good. A short rest – while finishing my audiobook – and some large gulps of water got me…
I have to get better at appreciating the beauty and goodness around me and not let the darkness take over. Today was physically a good day. It started a bit rough due to eating breakfast a little bit too late. The hunger cliff is still hard to manage in a timely manner. I have dealt with getting low blood sugar and desperately hungry most of my life, but nothing like this. I guess we will learn some tricks to avoid…
The side effects are calming down and I’m hoping that my body is soon getting a few days of recess. It has been working hard for almost a week to process the effects of the drugs and remove it all from the system. Cells have been broken down and need to be built back up and that is hard work. I’m a still quite fatigued, but my energy level has improved each day the last few days. I still need…
I’m not ready to write a lot today, but I’m well enough to give a short update. Still fighting fatigue, but my appetite is better so I’m able to fill up with more fuel. My tastebuds seem to be getting back to a more normal state and my brain is more willing to let me eat. Getting out of bed and getting dressed today was a small effort, but I managed to take a longer walk around the block. Perhaps…