See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43:19
I feel good! I had a small freakout when one of my surgical incisions was getting red but as it turns out, my skin was rubbing against my jog bras that I have to wear 24/7. Putting something cotton next to my skin is all that was needed. It allowed me to feel comfortable stretching and restoring my range of motion on my right shoulder as well as progressing back to walking. I am off all pain medication which allows me to drive. I can walk as long as I don’t elevate my heart rate and perhaps most importantly, hug Kari again. Yay!
I still also have lifting restrictions and cant do any running or impact sports or anything in the pool. I have radiation yet to complete which will last at least 3 weeks. I have many other appointments still to come. They have sent my tumor which turned out to be 1.9 cm at it’s largest for an onca report. They will compare my tumor to other tumors to determine the likelihood of recurrence to assist with what other treatment I may need. My oncologist is just doing his job but he gently reminds me that I have a low likelihood of needing chemotherapy. My other doctors lead me to believe that chemo wont be necessary or even helpful. Even after everything that we now know about my cancer, there are still many things unknown.
I am amazed at how deconditioned by body has become. I get short of breath climbing the stairs or walking up a small hill. I became a little light headed and had to stop to rest while walking with a friend at the beach. Kari comes home from his Saturday bike ride and tells me that his heart rate was 144 bpm average for his 3 hour ride /44 miles ride and I am reminded on how far I have to go. Still, for now I am so happy and grateful for my recovery so far, that I have had excellent care and so many prayers and much support.
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