First Follow Up

fishmanpa

Skiffin16 said:

I SeeFood Too...

Good read T, sounds like you are progressing nicely....and the meal sounds awesome to me... As you know, I love seafood.

I was just reading over your thread and see the obvious confidence in your recovery, your general attitude and calmness..., you seem at peace. I see the real T shining through thesse days.

I'm reflecting your first few months or so on here, your fears, worries, anxiety, etc...

You see now what we were telling you back in those days...

You will survive, you will make it through..., and more than likely your voice will make it through as well...

Very rough treatment, but very doable....

And you did it...., congrats,

~John

Thanks!

Hi John,

Thank you and yes, I'm feeling better each day a little at a time. The order has changed from one step forward/two steps back to two steps forward/one step back. Indeed, when I look back, I was a babe in the woods compared to now. Still, reading/hearing the words and actually experiencing the physical aspects of cancer and it's treatment is like the difference between looking at pictures of the Grand Canyon and standing on the edge. 

My team was/is awesome and continue to be as they look after me during recovery.  The folks here have been and continue to be an inspiration to me. 

I agree with you that the treatment is "very rough". It certainly is. I would take it a step further and say it's "brutal". As far as "very doable"? "Doable" is too kind a word.  I feel I had to "survive" it.  I had no choice but to endure whatever treatment threw my way, from bouts of thrush to negative reactions to drugs to nausea and vomiting and gout to you name it, I went through it! Many deal with far worse than I did and some make out much better. "We're all different" applies in how we deal with treatment. Regardless, accepting the alternative is not an option  

The little victories (like eating real food!) have done so much for my attitude. Finally sleeping more than a few hours at a time have done wonders for my energy levels. I still have a long way to go before I can assess what my "abi-normal" life is going to be but so far so good

Positive thoughts and prayers always...

"T"

 

 

Roar

Good job

By the power vested in me I declare everyone on this page cured- good luck with the gym 

Skiffin16

fishmanpa said:

Thanks!

Hi John,

Thank you and yes, I'm feeling better each day a little at a time. The order has changed from one step forward/two steps back to two steps forward/one step back. Indeed, when I look back, I was a babe in the woods compared to now. Still, reading/hearing the words and actually experiencing the physical aspects of cancer and it's treatment is like the difference between looking at pictures of the Grand Canyon and standing on the edge. 

My team was/is awesome and continue to be as they look after me during recovery.  The folks here have been and continue to be an inspiration to me. 

I agree with you that the treatment is "very rough". It certainly is. I would take it a step further and say it's "brutal". As far as "very doable"? "Doable" is too kind a word.  I feel I had to "survive" it.  I had no choice but to endure whatever treatment threw my way, from bouts of thrush to negative reactions to drugs to nausea and vomiting and gout to you name it, I went through it! Many deal with far worse than I did and some make out much better. "We're all different" applies in how we deal with treatment. Regardless, accepting the alternative is not an option  

The little victories (like eating real food!) have done so much for my attitude. Finally sleeping more than a few hours at a time have done wonders for my energy levels. I still have a long way to go before I can assess what my "abi-normal" life is going to be but so far so good

Positive thoughts and prayers always...

"T"

 

 

True Dat...

You do what you have to do to survive...... I'm going kicking and screaming...

JG

jcortney

Hey Bud, sounds like you are doin' pretty darn good...

Man I wish I could eat that!  My eating is not quite so robust because of the lack of saliva.

Your Onc sounded very positive.  You believed her when you started, don't go not beliving her now.  Staying positive is as important making physical strides.

I'm really happy for you and what a trooper Marsha has been.

Best of everything,

Joe

rachel12yrsuv

Good for you T, i am glad you

Good for you T, i am glad you first follow up went well. As far as hour shoder work it as much as uou can, i did not and i still have c ompromised movement in my right shoulder!  Lucky uou on eating like normal, oh God i cant wait to sit down and eat a meal at a favorite resturant with Christopher again!  Anyway, CONGRATULATIONS!  U are one tough S.O.B.

your friend, Rachel

fishmanpa

rachel12yrsuv said:

Good for you T, i am glad you

Good for you T, i am glad you first follow up went well. As far as hour shoder work it as much as uou can, i did not and i still have c ompromised movement in my right shoulder!  Lucky uou on eating like normal, oh God i cant wait to sit down and eat a meal at a favorite resturant with Christopher again!  Anyway, CONGRATULATIONS!  U are one tough S.O.B.

your friend, Rachel

Eating like abi-normal

Hi Rachel,

I am eating again but it's not normal yet by any means. It's chew chew chew chew...sip and swallow, sip and swallow... repeat... What's odd is fatigue due to lack of use. After a while my jaw and throat get tired. Don't get me wrong, I'm thankful to have retained my taste and to be eating solids so soon after treatment but it's far from normal yet. 

Now where's my morning can of Osmolite Ohhh Marcia!....

"T"

CherieLW

Not sure how I missed this

Not sure how I missed this one, but sounds like great news! I hope you make a full recovery fast!  As for the meal of shrimp, scallops, and crabmeat...you have me drooling at work! LOL.  Glad you got to enjoy your meal!  Thinking of you and hoping for no reoccurences!  Seems like you have had such a hard time, but now it's time to relax and recover!

TracyLynn72

Congrats!

Congrats on a great first check up!  Your meal sounds WONDERFUL!!!!!!