May 10, 2013
ANOTHER DAY
Dr. day today but no IV’s required so it only took two hours;
slow lab day. Last night Pauline went to
the grocery and on her return hit a curb that was not where it was supposed to
be and flattened the front right tire.
Since it was late at night she elected to drive home on the flat. This is my car. It is a mid-size with front wheel so the
driving was not easy. Needless to say
the tire is in shreds. We opted to deal
with after the AM clinic appointment.
When we returned from the Dr. in her car, Pauline dropped me
at my car to take off the tire. Luckily
there is a really good tire store just a couple of blocks away. Pauline was not feeling well and came on
upstairs. I just joined her after about
an hour of wrestling with the jack and tire.
I knew I was out of shape but damn!
I had to get help to loosen the last lug nut. Then I could crank the scissors jack just a
few times before I had to stop and catch my breath. Do give me a bit of credit since the tire
was on the front so the weight of the engine came into play. Anyway I’m upstairs now and Pauline is resting. We’ll take the tire in to be fixed
later. I would do it myself but her car
is a stick shift and I am certain, with my luck, that I would have to stop on a
hill. Not sure I’m ready for that yet.
But things continue to get better. I feel stronger and better most days. Eating seems to alternate; 2300 calories one
day and 1600 the next. I’ve been
tracking it Yesterday was a bad day for
eating, felt nauseous in the afternoon and through up a bit. That’s probably why I was down a pound
today. Getting a bit more exercise,
trying to anyway. It’s bad because I
have next to no muscle tone. But we’ll
get there. Don’t have to go back until
Tuesday so lots of time to eat before then.
Thanks for stopping by.
Thanks especially for your comments. If you have any questions please leave them in a comment and I promise to respond. We all need all the info and comfort we can get.
Boone
5 comments:
Hugs to both of you! Bless your little pea pickin' hearts.
This phase is called recovery. You're getting there. No questions, it seems that you two can handle this job all by yourselves. Smile and smile.
Boone and Pauline, the date has been set for my brother's bmt-- May 21st, only 11 days away! He was diagnosed around Thanksgiving. It has been quite a journey, and now the day is almost here. It's been so helpful to read your journal (even though it was scary at times, too). I have prayed for you both throughout as I know so many others have. It's really great, as somebody else said, to "see you on the other side of this thing." Thank you so much for sharing your story and I hope you'll keep it up. As you said, we all need all the info and comfort we can get. I will keep praying for you-- you're doing great!
Jeri, we shall put that date on our calendar. Please keep us posted on your brother's progress. Hopefully he will not turn into the Wolfman, or any of those other scary things that can happen. All you can do is be there for him, and trust the doctors.
You must also be his voice. If you even slightly think the nurses or doctors are not paying enough attention, you must speak up. I'm not one to say too much, but when a nurse in the ICU was hanging over Boone without a mask, I got my nerve up and carried her a mask and asked that she please put it on. She was very apologetic. So fear not. You are his voice. Speak up, read up, and do what you told me; take care of yourself.
Before this is over, you will know how to operate all those beeping machines, and what to watch for. You know your brother better than they do. Tell them of any changes...do not wait...so many normally insignificant things are signals to them.
Best wishes and good Karma to you both.
Many hugs,
Pauline.
Thanks, Pauline! Great advice and encouragement. When the road gets rough, yours and Boone's experiences will continue to be a huge help. Thanks for the hugs, too. :)
I am exceedingly impressed my friend. Keep it up!
-B
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