I got my labs back from Bellin. My red and white are nearly the same, platelets (the bastards), are still low at 74000, anc is normal. My liver improved but the levels are still slightly high. I emailed the results to Dr. Frankfurt. She called later while I was ice fishing (lost a fish because of her), and she agreed to take me completely off of the anti rejection med. She still wants me to stay off of the iron chealtion drug until I see her on 02-07-13. Lucky me I get a bone marrow biopsy that day. My wonderful wife is going with me so I can be medicated for it. She will drive me home as I will probably sleep the whole way home. We are renewing our vows on Valentines Day at our church. She's got to be crazy, she certainly knows the for better or worse and in sickness part. Thank God for Betty! Once I get the results of the biopsy I should be good on biopsy's for a while. I also hope to go back on my chelation med and get rid of the last of my excess iron. I'm going through a bit of depression, why I don't really know. I'm just sharing it because I think it is normal and part of the healing process for some of us. I know I have it good, better than most, it just is there, I'm sure it will pass.
God Bless,
Scott
Scott, I know depresssion is part of the healing proccess, but you only lost one fish, next time use a blue tooth and fish while you are talking.
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Hi Scott,
ReplyDeleteI like Budman's humor. "A merry heart doeth good like a medicine."
You're battle with cancer was many degrees more difficult than mine and while everyone is different, we might share some of the same feelings.
I don't feel depressed but I do feel sad that my body will never be the same. Physically, things have changed. The nerve damage and chemo brain are the worst. The medications that I take now have a big effect on me. I fought hard physically, mentally and spiritually to be better and now I am well. But, the new normal is not the same and it does make me sad. Once in a while I give into the sadness for a little while, but then move on. Laughter and gratitude help me get past it.
Last weekend, I had a slumber party with my co-workers and we laughed our butts off. Drank margaritas (which is not good for me, but what the heck, once a year) and acted like silly gooses. I hadn't laughed that much since Liz sent me the butt/face towel!
Congratulations on the vow renewal ceremony. I knew Liz a long time before she met you and you are what she was always looking for. That's why she tried so hard to protect you while you were sick. Good love is hard to find. May God bless you both with many more years.
Love, Cynthia
Wow - I am not sure I can add much to Cynthias' comments. She sure is spot on regarding Bette Liz and her love for you. We have all come to love you Scott. Prayers are with you and your wife - always.
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