May 25, 2009
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Still Alive
…although there were times the last two weeks when I wished I could just go into a coma for a couple of days, or magically be transported to my happy place…wherever THAT is. As you may have guessed by that intro, I’ve had some health issues.
SARCASTIC ALTEREGO: “had some health issues.” Sistah, you take the cake. You were nearly hospitalized, you missed several days of school, you threw up for the first time in your life, and your skin is peeling off. You don’t need to sugah coat it, sistah. (apparently my sarcastic alterego is Southern?)
Sorry, SARCASTIC ALTEREGO. I was warming up the crowd before I hit them with vomit and diarrhea. I think I owe them that much, don’t you? So when we last left me, I was having a pity party. That was May 9. Today, May 25, I’m still suffering from the side effects of the Evil Orangeade – my feet look like snakes in the middle of a skin change, my entire trunk was blackened, but that layer of skin is peeling away leaving new pink stuff, and my hands are on their third skin change. This Hand and Food Syndrome stinks a lot. I’m supposed to have chemo next Friday, which is a week later than scheduled, to allow healing. Well, today is truly the first day that I can say I think I’m finally over the hump and beginning to get better.
SARCASTIC ALTEREGO: Okay, okay, that wouldn’t have kept you away for a record 16 days, sistah. Tell ‘em the good stuff.
What my S.A. is referring to is a little thing that I picked up in between all of this – a lousy stomach virus that has knocked stronger people than me on their butts. I finally gave in and went to my oncologist about it when I spent a week ago Sunday learning how to throw up, and then practicing it 27 times to make sure I had it. Yes, me. The one who has never thrown up in three years of chemo, who hasn’t thrown up since she was a babe in arms, is now a veteran. Yay. NOT.
My fear was that it was something cancer related. When my doc told me it was a simple virus and I had nothing to do but wait it out, I was thrilled. Although I was very nearly hospitalized for IV fluids, I was thrilled. I went on a diet of G2 (which I HATE) and soft foods, which I’m still working to upgrade. (I’ve made it to “chicken.” I’m not sure when I’ll get back to “mexican” but it won’t be anytime soon.) My diet has been primarily mashed potatoes, hot cereal, yogurt and the occasional eggs. Toast is a biggie too.
I’ve lost a bunch of weight, of which some will come back, since I lost 20 pounds in ten days! But I did get a great present from my favorite cousin: a 3 1/2 foot tall stuffed flamingo with a pink mohawk and fluorescent yellow-green legs!!! He’s the best flamingo I’ve ever gotten, bar none, and he’s so big he sits next to me on the sofa like a people!!
Anything to add, S.A.?? No? Hey, did anyone else notice that S.A. could stand for a variety of things besides SARCASTIC ALTEREGO??
Comments (9)
I just keep praying and praying that this will all end soon. You’ve been through so much, you deserve happy. I had a dream about you last night. You came over for dinner and you were all happy and healthy
You were also a size 0 and looked incredible. At the very least you know that these are my deep hearted wishes for you.
@AntJudy - I love the way you dream! Thanks!!! <3
I am so sorry. That plague has been going around the office and you’re right – it’s been sidelining the masses. I can’t believe it hit you. I sure hope you get your strength back quickly now. The flamingo sounds wonderful!
I can’t go anywhere now & see a flamingo & NOT think of you..the other day I was in Sears & saw these flamingo wash cloths…I thought of you..and almost picked them up to send you…then I thought you might think I had gone off my rocker because they kinda were in a 6 pack thingy that was more for kids….but…it sure did make me think of you & wonder how you were doing? I guess now I know..and am so sorry you have been put through such a trial. I wish you “well” my friend.
Thinking of you, and sending you prayers, love, and toast. (mini isn’t exactly toast, but you get the idea)
RYC: When you stop throwing up, I would love any easy “kitchenless” suggestions you have!
Have you ever watched “Dog, the bounty hunter”? As I was “listening” to your S.A. I was picturing Beth Chapman. I think she is your S. A.-Strong-willed, religious and , oh yeah, stacked. Seriously, I am grateful that you are improving. We send you love and prayers.
P.S. The Mini is just in fun.
I would like to see the flamingo th at looks like a person! Please post a picture and know that you are being prayed for lots and loved dearly!
@Zephaniah31617 - I don’t have any current pictures – once we start snapping them up north, I’ll have some new ones
Oh Robin…. hugs……… (((((((((((((((Robin)))))))))))))))
Please know you are ever in my heart and prayers….