Sorry everyone for not posting anything lately. The neuropathy in my hands and feet is getting worse. My hands are worse off than my feet, and the feeling has progressed from a "pins and needles" feeling to a painful hurting feeling with them always feeling ice cold. I am starting to feel better from the last chemo treatment. I still take my pills everyday and try and deal with all the side effects. I meet with my medical oncologist next week before my treatment and I will get to talk with him about how the side effects are going. Not sure he can do anything about them, but he can suggest ways to manage them.
I am still really tired and just feeling low about all this. I know I am almost at the end of this treatment regimen, but I am really just exhausted. Kimberly and I are planning a getaway for the 4th of July. It is nice to have something to look forward to. I means so much to me as I go through all this chemo. I am really looking forward to being completely on the mend here in about three months. I hope to resume a normal schedule and "re-enter my life" as survivors call it. I understand from others that it is a gradual process and something that everyone does differently. I will probably start out with a light schedule at first as I build my energy back up. Of course, I still have one more surgery to complete, but I am not looking at that being any more difficult than the first surgery...and hopefully a lot less invasive and painful.
Please know that I cannot wait to see everyone who has been providing me support over the seven months. I miss everyone dearly and look forward to enjoying meals, spirits, laughter, and all the sorts once I am better. Well, everyone take care and hopefully the neuropathy will improve over the next week and I will feel up to a few more posts.
Peace,
Josh
