Listen to your body- a health update

[TexLaw]

I was 8 weeks removed from my last chemo treatment, but was still feeling tired, worn out, malaise, brain fog, etc. Then I started developing fevers. Finally broke down and went to ER. I had an infection (e coli variant) in my bloodstream. Spent 4 days in the hospital. Just got home last night. I had written these feelings off to chemo effects, but the infection just prolonged everything. I feel better than I have in months. Have a couple weeks of IV antibiotics (still have chemo port, so I can do it at home) but feel fantastic. Should return to work on Tuesday.

Wow, man. The blows keep coming.

I'm so glad to hear that you're feeling so great!

 

[oc_in_fw]

Wow, man. The blows keep coming.

I'm so glad to hear that you're feeling so great!

One real good thing came out of this- a mental reset. For 10 months I have been slogging through, and being strong for everyone. On my first day in the hospital I was mostly alone (I told wife to worry about grandkids- nothing she could do just sitting in a room with me). I allowed myself to feel weak and pathetic. I allowed myself to feel sorry about myself. I didn’t dwell on it, but didn’t chase the thoughts away when they popped up. After a few naps I thought- yes, I’m weak but we’re fixing that. I’m not pathetic- been fighting like hell for a long time. I came out with a renewed sense of fight.