Recuperation Time

21/06/2014

Yesterday I put up a blog for about an hour then took it down. I decided it wasn't really sharing the reason that I post, it is the hope my ramblings keeps you up to date with how I am travelling and also may give you an insight into how it may be for someone you know. Literature has told me everyone who gets diagnosed with BC has a different experience, which is a shame because all I wanted to know initially was what to expect. Any way it is what it is...

This week I had round 2 of the 2 week cycle. I now have 2 weeks off - yay! The procedure went to plan - more than I can say for my mate in the next chair - but we both survived to walk out and carry on another day.

My pre-meds have gone from 7 down to 3. My steroids have reduced down to only the one the following day. The 'lump of concrete' in my stomach has gotten smaller and dissipated quicker. Once again the cravings kicked in: florentine and chocolate milk shakes, and I'm eating like a horse and to be honest I'm just going with it. Least of my worries at the moment. So everything is getting lighter as we head to the chemo finish line.

And I am also taking time out to recuperate. I know many of you have wanted me to take better care of myself. I read an article this week that spoke loud and clear about recuperating, convalescing and rehabilitation. So I am embracing the first one. After six months of being in the BC world, I admit I have now crashed and burned, and I am having a holiday from work, cancer and chemo for two weeks. Wayne has a week off also, as he is riding this roller coaster with me, and he is in dire need of a break. We have no plans to go anywhere, just hang out together and blob.

So, all in all, a pretty easy week this week for me.