It has been a rough year health-wise for myself but for others their world has been turned upside down.
Latest Health Update:
Since my last entry, I have had three weeks of very loose BM. Which of course means I had to for-go two lots of chemo.
My Oncologist stated it would have been too dangerous to proceed.
Ended up last week at A&E at the hospital because of it for five hours.
I felt alright but the problem was the "ring of fire" at my back end. It was real bad, the burning pain was enormous.
I was drained energy wise and ended having 2-3 hours "nana-naps" during the day.
Firstly I went to the chemist for some cream then was advised to also use flushable wet wipes.
While this gave me a lot of relief, the loose BM still persisted.
The loperamide was having zero effect so decided to get myself up to A&E.
Up at A&E, I had two bags of IV fluids, standard blood tests and a urine sample with a stool sample to be provided from home. Results for urine and bloods came back clear so the stool sample was provided the next day. The doctor at A&E had prescribed some Codine Phosphate which I'm taking regulary. The result was that two days later it was working and my back end was pain free. Yay !!
Had an appointment with the Oncologist same day and he had only part of stool sample results.
During our meeting, it was advised I carry on with the codine plus my other "regular" meds.
That's when I was told if chemo continued, it could of had life threatening results so tomorrow I have another meeting with the Oncologist with the good news.
This will mean that I can re-start my chemo treatment perhaps later this week.
Good News
Over the last two weeks or so, my appetite has returned with a vengeance.
Food is now more enjoyable as the metallic taste has now more or less disappeared.
I'm still avoiding processed food as my meals are now simple and we are also using different cooking methods.
I have gained weight as a result, going from 57 kg to 62 kg which has given me more energy to potter around home.
Holidays
Finished work on Friday 20th December and return 13th January.
During this time, Teen is working right through so I've set myself a few chores to achieve while I'm off work.
I am revamping the front yard with fencing, planting native trees and shrubs and making the gardens wider. There are a couple of hedges to trim plus two grapevines that need cutting back.
I'm looking for some old bricks for garden edging and the will put bark down as a maintenance-free gardens is what I have in mind.
I love doing this as I am outside and doing something constructive. Will have to follow up on some pics at a later date.
In Rememberance
Have lost three good mates this year have been devastating not only for me but also their families and friends left behind.
Robert Jary - 29 May 2013
Gordon Mora aka "Grub"- 6 August 2013
Rob Mulholland - 7 December 2013
Remembering the times of thirty plus years we shared growing up together.
And also to the families left behind, my thoughts are with you all.
To my family and friends.
Thank you for the unending support for latter part of this year.
Without you, who knows what the outcome could of been?
Each and everyone of you have helped me get through hell.
Love to you all ....
LETS HOPE 2014 WILL BE A GOOD YEAR FOR ALL OF US.
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