(Allison - I'm gonna answer your questions in this post.)
It's been over 4 weeks since I came home from the hospital and overall, I really don't feel that much different. I have noticed that when I do stuff around the house, and then I go to rest, it doesn't take me quite as long to recover from the activity. That's about the only noticeable improvement I've seen. My face isn't quite as puffy as it once was and my hair is slowly returning.
We haven't heard anything yet from the hospital about my biopsy and that was expected. This time they're testing for more things than they normally do. They're looking for whether or not the cancer is gone; How many new healthy cells are mine; How many cells are the donor's. All those tests take time. Normally, we would hear the results inside a week, but they did tell us this time that it may take longer. Last Tuesday's biopsy was however the worst one I've ever endured. Very painful. Today, the entry area is still sore and swollen.
Allison - I hope you and Steven get good results! We're thinking of you as well.
I have decided to take walks down the street every day to help with my stamina. Hopefully after a few weeks of doing this once or twice a day, I'll start to see an improvement.
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Monday, June 22, 2009
Looking Forward
(Allison - I'm gonna answer your questions in this post.)
It's been over 4 weeks since I came home from the hospital and overall, I really don't feel that much different. I have noticed that when I do stuff around the house, and then I go to rest, it doesn't take me quite as long to recover from the activity. That's about the only noticeable improvement I've seen. My face isn't quite as puffy as it once was and my hair is slowly returning.
We haven't heard anything yet from the hospital about my biopsy and that was expected. This time they're testing for more things than they normally do. They're looking for whether or not the cancer is gone; How many new healthy cells are mine; How many cells are the donor's. All those tests take time. Normally, we would hear the results inside a week, but they did tell us this time that it may take longer. Last Tuesday's biopsy was however the worst one I've ever endured. Very painful. Today, the entry area is still sore and swollen.
Allison - I hope you and Steven get good results! We're thinking of you as well.
I have decided to take walks down the street every day to help with my stamina. Hopefully after a few weeks of doing this once or twice a day, I'll start to see an improvement.
It's been over 4 weeks since I came home from the hospital and overall, I really don't feel that much different. I have noticed that when I do stuff around the house, and then I go to rest, it doesn't take me quite as long to recover from the activity. That's about the only noticeable improvement I've seen. My face isn't quite as puffy as it once was and my hair is slowly returning.
We haven't heard anything yet from the hospital about my biopsy and that was expected. This time they're testing for more things than they normally do. They're looking for whether or not the cancer is gone; How many new healthy cells are mine; How many cells are the donor's. All those tests take time. Normally, we would hear the results inside a week, but they did tell us this time that it may take longer. Last Tuesday's biopsy was however the worst one I've ever endured. Very painful. Today, the entry area is still sore and swollen.
Allison - I hope you and Steven get good results! We're thinking of you as well.
I have decided to take walks down the street every day to help with my stamina. Hopefully after a few weeks of doing this once or twice a day, I'll start to see an improvement.
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keep on keepin' on! You are doing a fantastic job! And I say this from the heart, not as someone who really wants to see you back at work! Every day will bring you closer to the end of this whole business, and then on with life! Give those new running shoes a work out!!
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AnonymousJune 22, 2009 at 4:11 PMWaiting and more waiting...at least you are at home and getting some 'normality' back into your life. I suppose the more you walk, the stronger you will get, well done for making the effort.
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Steven and I went to the local library today and got out an audio book for him to listen to whilst he is in hospital. He has also downloaded more music onto his laptop and we'll take his own pillows this time....we are trying everything to make it an 'easier' 6 day stay. The weather here is stormy and cold, so we have a nice big fire lit in the fireplace and we are busy watching 'survivor china'. You guys have probably already seen it, everything comes to africa a few months/years late!
Hope you are staying infection free, send my regards to your mom and Katie, Love Alison- Mark SuhoveckyJune 23, 2009 at 12:45 PM
Sorry you had to endure another biopsy. It does sound like you're making progress. Walking outside sounds like a good idea- if you like it hot & muggy. Take care.
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Jonathon and Katie - hang in there. You are in my prayers. - Bob Kloska
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It certainly all sounds like improvement to me! Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeletekeep on keepin' on! You are doing a fantastic job! And I say this from the heart, not as someone who really wants to see you back at work! Every day will bring you closer to the end of this whole business, and then on with life! Give those new running shoes a work out!!
ReplyDeleteWaiting and more waiting...at least you are at home and getting some 'normality' back into your life. I suppose the more you walk, the stronger you will get, well done for making the effort.
ReplyDeleteSteven and I went to the local library today and got out an audio book for him to listen to whilst he is in hospital. He has also downloaded more music onto his laptop and we'll take his own pillows this time....we are trying everything to make it an 'easier' 6 day stay. The weather here is stormy and cold, so we have a nice big fire lit in the fireplace and we are busy watching 'survivor china'. You guys have probably already seen it, everything comes to africa a few months/years late!
Hope you are staying infection free, send my regards to your mom and Katie, Love Alison
Sorry you had to endure another biopsy. It does sound like you're making progress. Walking outside sounds like a good idea- if you like it hot & muggy. Take care.
ReplyDeleteJonathon and Katie - hang in there. You are in my prayers. - Bob Kloska
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