I would have brought you real turkey! There's a deli around the corner from me at work that does Thanksgiving sandwiches with turkeys they roast right there.
I'm slowly gaining movement in my arm. It will be several months before I have full mobility. The PT exercises are key. I sometimes forget and then I knock myself out with pain because I reach for something or try to use my body the way I used to and well...not quite there.
I'm changing a lot. Change is what I need right now. I... Read More
You're kinda like the Six Million Dollar Man!
Well, except it didn't cost six million dollars.
And you're not a man.
And you weren't a previous Air Force pilot horribly disfigured in a trial jet plane crash which resulted in a near-fatal injury.
Ugh. Chin up, and let me know if you want to get a bite to eat after that has passed. I'm aiming to be outta here by the new year if things go as planned.
I really thought I would be way more upset about all this. Turns out I'm doing pretty well! I'm NOT saying its easy but it's doable.
My friends call me a rock star etc. I feel good about that but I also feel that even those who have a really hard time with recovery are still rock stars. We all are.
Glad to hear your doing good! My mother is now cancer free going on 3 months and watching her go through treatments was a nightmare! I got TONS of love and respect for those who are going/have gone through that torture! You are a rock star!!!
good news, salty!
house mates do suck, but i guess i had fun with my old one, i fondly remember him growing shrooms in the closet, smoking weed and stinking up the place, and yes teaching me the ways of his lord Krishna...
you are a tough cookie
Surgery is behind me now. I was supposed to stay through Wednesday but I did well and I came home on Tuesday. I've been sleeping and reading mostly. The surgery was 7 hours and I haven't pooped since Monday but..otherwise I'm doing really well.
I was prepared for this to be much harder. Don't get me wrong, it's no cakewalk but I'm getting through it... Read More
doing well, countdown till surgery. I'm going to get through this, I'm going to recover quickly, I'm going to have this cancer out of me and regain my life. Technically this has only made me appreciate what I have so much more. Cancer is NOT a gift and I truly wish no one would ever have to go through this but it's where I'm at... Read More
I think I'm too independant for my own good. I've been burned a lot in my life and sometimes feel like I can't count on anyone. I need to learn to let go and lean on people more. I've learned to let people in a lot more since my diagnosis and that's been a really great experience for me. Still makes me nervous sometimes. I... Read More
Good to read that you are heading for a good recovery, but remember, as strong as you are, asking for help is not a weakness.
(I my honest opinion, Emo has caused some very weak gents, I mean, their is being in touch with your emotions, and then being feeble. )
Moms is coming to town on Saturday to take care of me for a couple weeks since I will not be able to do much. House needs a cleaning before she gets here. I used to be clean, then I got sick and eventually said fuck it, I have better things... Read More
Hey there...I'm on the same block as Jerry's Bar...I'll promise to take you some place classier than that, even though Jer's is the premiere dive bar in Northern Liberties...
If you need any help on your road to recovery, please let me know. An ear to bend, shoulder to lean on, etc.
haven't been on much these days. Between work and Dr. appts., life has been hectic.
Hope you are all doing well.
I went to six flags for Fright Fest. It was lame and the lines were ridiculous but I did get to ride Kingda Ka the world's fasted and tallest roller coaster. It was a rush!
I did it! I rode 230 miles over three days in Tour de Pink and raised almost $5000. It was the best experience ever. I met some of the greatest people I ever hope to meet.
The hills were effing killer. there were so many on the first day and my goodies are still healing lol.
I can't even imagine how you feel and I feel ridiculous even mentioning my issues because they are nothing compared to cancer. I take things for granted and I feel guilty that I let my depression and anxiety take over my life. I would never even admit that it was a real problem until a few months ago but now I see that it's not something that I can control. You are such a strong woman and I thank you for your words of wisdom. I need to take your advice. xoxo
