Well, I've come full circle. With nearly 150 ml of fluid being pumped into my system 24 hours a day, my feet and legs are now even larger than when I first went to the doctor in May. At that time, they were the circumference of good-sized aspen trees; they are now the size of the ancient redwoods. Instead of five toes on each foot, I just have one big, long slanted sausage at the end of my feet and they don't want to bend too easily.
I guess it's a good thing I don't have to go for long walks in the sunshine or up the stairs to the solarium or anywhere farther than the bathroom, for that matter.
We're entering the home stretch of the second go round of chemo. I should finish by noon on Tuesday and then the waiting for the next biopsy starts. I've done really well with this session, too. No fevers, only one blood transfusion, and no platelet transfusions, yet. That may all change in the days following completion of the chemo, but for now, I'll take it all as blessings from above.
Somedays I can't get my computer to connect to the internet or to the County intranet and those are the times I feel isolated. It is just good to be able to read emails, even though I may not always have the gumption to respond, and to read the comments many of you are leaving on this blog. All your good wishes cheer my soul and help each day pass more quickly. Thank you all.
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Good Morning Debbye,
I'm sure your feet and legs aren't quite as big as the picture you painted with your explicit description - on the other hand I can undertand why walking too far might be a bit difficult. Your progress is looking good so far and my fingers and toes are crossed for supurb biopsy results this next time around. I appreciate all the help you and your staff are with WACO - either you're really worried Natrona County isn't going to get this thing off the ground or you're really bored. Either way, again, your help and support are much appreciated. You're the Bomb!!
Renea
Hi Debbye,
You are such an inspiration to us all and I am very proud of you! I am so glad that you created this blog to keep us updated and for us to be able to let you know we are all here for you. You have such a sense of humor and I agree that you should write short stories! I am keeping you in my prayers everyday!
Take care and Love Ya,
Connie
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