PHASE ONE HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED
I returned to Frank's house on Tuesday at 3PM. Frank wasn't here; he was at Elton John's final Las Vegas concert and farewell dinner. Fortunately, Roberto had flown up here on Sunday to assist me. I really was/am clueless about what would be required. I have friends here who are willing to assist me but I haven't even known what to ask for.
I am tired, really, really tired all day. When I try to read the paper I don't get through a single paragraph without my eyes closing. So I nap a lot whether I want to or not. I have begun working with a physical therapist and a visiting nurse and doing exercizes to enable me to have more flexible movement. It is fairly painful.
On Monday, I will meet with the radiation clinic. I am expecting to spend two weeks doing spot radiation on my left leg to hopefully eliminate the myeloma cells. I had hoped to return to Florida and do the radiation there but my oncologist wants me to remain in Boston so he can monitor any complications.
As Jeff wrote earlier, I am unquestionably grateful for all the people who have helped me to get to this point even if I am too spaced out most of the time to fully appreciate it. I so look forward to the time when I am clear-headed and independently mobile again!
I returned to Frank's house on Tuesday at 3PM. Frank wasn't here; he was at Elton John's final Las Vegas concert and farewell dinner. Fortunately, Roberto had flown up here on Sunday to assist me. I really was/am clueless about what would be required. I have friends here who are willing to assist me but I haven't even known what to ask for.
I am tired, really, really tired all day. When I try to read the paper I don't get through a single paragraph without my eyes closing. So I nap a lot whether I want to or not. I have begun working with a physical therapist and a visiting nurse and doing exercizes to enable me to have more flexible movement. It is fairly painful.
On Monday, I will meet with the radiation clinic. I am expecting to spend two weeks doing spot radiation on my left leg to hopefully eliminate the myeloma cells. I had hoped to return to Florida and do the radiation there but my oncologist wants me to remain in Boston so he can monitor any complications.
As Jeff wrote earlier, I am unquestionably grateful for all the people who have helped me to get to this point even if I am too spaced out most of the time to fully appreciate it. I so look forward to the time when I am clear-headed and independently mobile again!
2 comments:
Gary, we all understand where you need to be. I am grateful you share with us your feelings and reach out. There are NO obligations. Healing. . . breathing. . . I understand where your heart is; it will be 'there' soon, and I will come see you without pressure. I love you! ~jeanette
I'm glad you're out of the hospital and I hope the good Dr. Ready took excellent care with you. Godspeed!
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