I think that I could most likely write a book over my recent visits, yes more than one, to the local hospital. There were moments of hysterical laughter, with some good natured nurses, aides and Dr.’s. There were moments of sheer terror of all the needles. So far, so good. One day at a time.
The list of things wrong with me kept getting bigger, so did the list of medications and their lovely side effects. Do you remember the lyrics to the song from decades ago entitled “Go Ask Alice?” Same name and performed by Jefferson Airplane. I am reminded of the line, “One pill makes you larger…”
Boy, did it! This one pill gave to me about twenty pounds in a week.
Fat feet and legs
Remember that post I did a while ago and there was that question of “Can you imagine getting sick at the airport and having the terminal Dr. wait on you?” I forgot to include “Why is it that we see Dr.’s that just practice medicine?” I think I met a few that still just practice.
Some of the patients whom I shared the rooms with were great, and others not so. Miss you Janet!
I am now 8 days into radiation, 2 days of chemo, and I think I am pretty good so far. The side effects could be worse, and I knock on wood that are not. While I have wanted to write for this blog, I have had to put it off and have just worked on the Mondays Finish the Story blog.
Arnold said in one of his movies, one of the Terminator movies, “I’ll be back.” I will be with some updates every now and then.
Be well… ^..^
Life in the Foothills 
I wish I could transport you to a better time and a healthier body! My thoughts are with you Barb!
Thank you Liz! I am getting better every day. How are you doing ?
Hang in there, Barb. We’re all pulling for you.
Thanks Eric! I appreciate it!
Just catching up on your blog and sorry to hear that you are dealing with with this! You provide such a positive presence, even on the internet! I’ll be sending you good thoughts.
I appreciate that Emily! I actually am feeling pretty good today! Thanks for the positive thinking! ^..^
You have a fantastic attitude and I so admire that! I hope you continue to do well with those side effects we all know can be so hard. I hope you have a good week!
Right back at you Deb!
My cat Madison says “hello” to your cat Madison. My cat says that your cat should not scratch the furniture or bring inside “critters” while you are regaining your health. Keep a positive attitude.
I am doing just that! The positive hair balls that is. Just looked at what I typed and think that I better retire for the day.
I hope it is Madison that is hucking up hair balls rather than you.
;^). Cheers.
She is, she does and she leads the pack. We call her QBAL. Stands for “Queen Barfs-a-Lot.”
What courage you have…and a great sense of humor! Two wonderful ingredients to help get you through this extremely challenging time in your life. Wishing you well and know you will get there with flying colors!
Many thanks Sharon! I will get through this just fine!
You take care of yourself, Barb! Sorry you are going through all this, but your readers and blog buddies are still here!
That makes me really happy! 🙂
Hi Barb,
Thinking of you, over here in Ireland. If the power of positive thinking can work remotely, I hope to be of some small help. You are such an inspiration in staying bright and happy. Get better.
Best as ever,
Conor
Thank you for the warm sentiment Conor. I hear that it does work very well. I am getting better with each moment that passes. 😉
I’m delighted to hear it. My fond thoughts are with you.
As an aside, yours was one of the very first blogs I started following, over four years ago. Time flys when one is having fun.
I remember fining you and your recipe for Black Bean Beef in 30 minutes or less including clean up. You wrote the post back in August 2011. We ate the entire thing if I remember correctly. Tasty dish! I am glad that we found each other. Hugs my friend!
Thoughts and prayers are with you. Getting to the end of the tunnel is a journey and not always easy. Hang in there and that tunnel will get shorter every day with you coming out of it healthier.
Thanks PJ! T minus 25 and counting just on radiation. Keeping up the positive thinking too.
You are in my prayers!
Thank you Scrapydo!
You take care of yourself, Barb. I’ll be on the road starting tomorrow but will be thinking of you. Will write when I get a connection.
Thank you Anneli! Have on fine trip and I look forward to hearing from you!
Be brave my friend. We all just have to take it as it comes. My thoughts are with you. 🙂 hugs
Thanks V! Thank you for the warming thoughts and hugs right back to you!
Hang in there Barb. Good to know you’re still in good spirits.
Good spirits are a necessity on this journey. These will remain with me throughout this adventure. 🙂
Thank you so very much for taking the time/energy to update us.
I miss hearing from everyone and I am glad that you are still with me!
Thanks for the update. I think you have the right attitude for this. Stay strong!
You are welcome. Staying strong is the right attitude for me!
I’m sure that most of the 20 lbs is water weight which looks like it went to your legs and feet! Glad things are going well so far and I’ll keep my fingers crossed that it continues. Hugs!!
A lot of it is water retention. Dr. gave us another trick to try with a pillow. Seems to be working just fine. Hugs right back to you me dear friend… ^..^
That’s great that you can take care of your problem that’s causing water retention with a trick with a pillow! XXOO
It does involve a pillow and they are smaller today! 🙂
Awesome!!
I hope the treatments are going well for you and aren’t causing you any discomfort.
They are going well. Discomfort is mild… Be well ^..^
You too! (Glad to hear).
🙂
Thank you for update. I have been wondering how you are. Take care
Doing just fine Donna! Getting better everyday. It is one step at a time. Small steps. Be well… ^..^
Glad to hear…