Good Thoughts

The Monday before the last visit to the surgeon, I tripped over a kink in the hose in our front yard and fell. It was terrifying but I managed to twist and land on my right side. I was sore from shoulder to ankle and the new knee seemed to stiffen up again. Fortunately the x-rays were good and they said everything felt right. They said take it easy, be careful, and be patient. Feels pretty good now as I continue to do my exercises at home. Used the cane some more afterward for reassurance. We haven't committed to the bowl game yet due to the crazy portal shenanigans. WIll and I did have a good time at the WF game once the offense woke up and took advantage of the TOs. It was fun seeing my preseason prediction come true. I hope Belin and the rest of the team gets us to 10-3. I hate that Grayson is leaving. He has so much potential. It was also fun watching men's BB take down Auburn on TV. Happy Holidays everyone and thanks for your support. Details on the spring trip later.
 
The Monday before the last visit to the surgeon, I tripped over a kink in the hose in our front yard and fell. It was terrifying but I managed to twist and land on my right side. I was sore from shoulder to ankle and the new knee seemed to stiffen up again. Fortunately the x-rays were good and they said everything felt right. They said take it easy, be careful, and be patient. Feels pretty good now as I continue to do my exercises at home. Used the cane some more afterward for reassurance. We haven't committed to the bowl game yet due to the crazy portal shenanigans. WIll and I did have a good time at the WF game once the offense woke up and took advantage of the TOs. It was fun seeing my preseason prediction come true. I hope Belin and the rest of the team gets us to 10-3. I hate that Grayson is leaving. He has so much potential. It was also fun watching men's BB take down Auburn on TV. Happy Holidays everyone and thanks for your support. Details on the spring trip later.
Yes… patience the key. Need to let the healing process have its time. You will get there. Good luck…
 
The Monday before the last visit to the surgeon, I tripped over a kink in the hose in our front yard and fell. It was terrifying but I managed to twist and land on my right side. I was sore from shoulder to ankle and the new knee seemed to stiffen up again. Fortunately the x-rays were good and they said everything felt right. They said take it easy, be careful, and be patient. Feels pretty good now as I continue to do my exercises at home. Used the cane some more afterward for reassurance. We haven't committed to the bowl game yet due to the crazy portal shenanigans. WIll and I did have a good time at the WF game once the offense woke up and took advantage of the TOs. It was fun seeing my preseason prediction come true. I hope Belin and the rest of the team gets us to 10-3. I hate that Grayson is leaving. He has so much potential. It was also fun watching men's BB take down Auburn on TV. Happy Holidays everyone and thanks for your support. Details on the spring trip later.
Merry Christmas, my Duke friend.

GoDuke!
 
The Monday before the last visit to the surgeon, I tripped over a kink in the hose in our front yard and fell. It was terrifying but I managed to twist and land on my right side. I was sore from shoulder to ankle and the new knee seemed to stiffen up again. Fortunately the x-rays were good and they said everything felt right. They said take it easy, be careful, and be patient. Feels pretty good now as I continue to do my exercises at home. Used the cane some more afterward for reassurance. We haven't committed to the bowl game yet due to the crazy portal shenanigans. WIll and I did have a good time at the WF game once the offense woke up and took advantage of the TOs. It was fun seeing my preseason prediction come true. I hope Belin and the rest of the team gets us to 10-3. I hate that Grayson is leaving. He has so much potential. It was also fun watching men's BB take down Auburn on TV. Happy Holidays everyone and thanks for your support. Details on the spring trip later.
Hope you heal up take it easy .blood work went well today .except my ldh was high from my liver issues . Get to see a new specialist wensday. Trying a few out to see what they say outside of basics.

My oncologist was pleased .unfortunately my neuropathy may be permanent .I'm not sure just yet .but it's leaning that way.
Happy Holidays.
 
Hope you heal up take it easy .blood work went well today .except my ldh was high from my liver issues . Get to see a new specialist wensday. Trying a few out to see what they say outside of basics.

My oncologist was pleased .unfortunately my neuropathy may be permanent .I'm not sure just yet .but it's leaning that way.
Happy Holidays.
I've just accepted the fact that I'm going to have to live with the neuropathy (that the chemo gave me). I can't wear dress shoes to church and I couldn't wear wear my golf shoes if I wanted to play. But praise God, the cancer is in remission and for that I'm blessed.

Merry Christmas
 
I've just accepted the fact that I'm going to have to live with the neuropathy (that the chemo gave me). I can't wear dress shoes to church and I couldn't wear wear my golf shoes if I wanted to play. But praise God, the cancer is in remission and for that I'm blessed.

Merry Christmas
I have to wear certain shoes aswell.nothing hard bottomed. Have it in my fingers aswell. fishing line is a chore to tie .
They want me to go ahead and get my port out. I'm thinking I may need it with my liver issues . I'll have that discussion tomorrow.
 
I've just accepted the fact that I'm going to have to live with the neuropathy (that the chemo gave me). I can't wear dress shoes to church and I couldn't wear wear my golf shoes if I wanted to play. But praise God, the cancer is in remission and for that I'm blessed.

Merry Christmas
Glad to hear the remission news.

I have a fashion tidbit to share also. I took an informal survey of footwear choices at my local Furman OLLI chapter. It isn't church, but still people dress nicely. Anyway, out of 60 or people who entered the building only 2 were wearing dress shoes. The others were in comfortable shoes of various types with tennis shoes and sandals (with socks) being the most common choices. The older one gets the more one chooses comfort and over style. Happy face. :)
 
Glad to hear the remission news.

I have a fashion tidbit to share also. I took an informal survey of footwear choices at my local Furman OLLI chapter. It isn't church, but still people dress nicely. Anyway, out of 60 or people who entered the building only 2 were wearing dress shoes. The others were in comfortable shoes of various types with tennis shoes and sandals (with socks) being the most common choices. The older one gets the more one chooses comfort and over style. Happy face. :)
probably the biggest change in sartorial choices from when I was a tyke...we'd go out shopping on Saturdays, my father would wear a suit and Florsheims, customary in the 1950s...now geezers flock to comfy shoes as well they (we) should.
 
I have to wear certain shoes aswell.nothing hard bottomed. Have it in my fingers aswell. fishing line is a chore to tie .
They want me to go ahead and get my port out. I'm thinking I may need it with my liver issues . I'll have that discussion tomorrow.
When I met with my cancer doctor this month, she asked me if I wanted the port out. I quickly answered, no way. She laughed and said most of her cancer patients who are in remission say the same thing.
 
When I met with my cancer doctor this month, she asked me if I wanted the port out. I quickly answered, no way. She laughed and said most of her cancer patients who are in remission say the same thing.
Undoubtedly a smart move, but I’ll pray you never have to use it again!
 
Undoubtedly a smart move, but I’ll pray you never have to use it again!
Other blood work was good.have to get a cat scan soon.just a check up.ive sort of grown attached to my port .might get it out in January. It's my crutch.
New doc seems ok aswell.
My sister inlaw has him and is displeased. I think he's good .quite sure it's a her problem. I'm not easy to deal with.we got along fine.
 
Other blood work was good.have to get a cat scan soon.just a check up.ive sort of grown attached to my port .might get it out in January. It's my crutch.
New doc seems ok aswell.
My sister inlaw has him and is displeased. I think he's good .quite sure it's a her problem. I'm not easy to deal with.we got along fine.
Absolutely agree. My mother had one for some time before she passed away last month. I’m just wishing everyone well and hoping that the individual ports, while there, don’t have to be used because each person is healthy and doing well.

Well wishes to you and everyone else here.
 
Kate and I had a nice, quiet anniversary yesterday. It was a nice follow up to Festivus. Merry Christmas everyone and thanks again. And for those others who have are struggling and suffered loss recently, we're sending you thoughts of strength, healing, and comfort found in good memories. Be safe and well in the new year.
 
Have now officially made it one year post kidney-pancreas transplant. Easy to remember your surgery anniversary when it’s your birthday. So grateful to so many people who helped me and my family on this journey. I’d also encourage all of you to make the appropriate markings down so that you are an organ donor. I know it made a world of difference in my life. Ended up having a great conversation with a friend I hadn’t connected with since high school who lost her teenage daughter in a drowning accident and takes some solace in the knowledge she was an organ donor.

But feeling very blessed this year and enjoying another year of (blue) devil worship.
 
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