I am starting to get a little anxious on the unknown. Monday starts the chemotherapy and I want to believe that I will handle this cocktail of medicine differently, but my brain will not let go of what I went through last time. I am pretty sure that the first round will not be too difficult, absent a few minor side effects and maybe a hangover. Whatever happens I will deal with it and take it on!
Remember, patience is practiced, knowledge is gained, and wisdom is eternal. Life is never what it seems, but I am glad you are all in my dream. Self-talk again.
Hope everyone is doing well out in the world!
Josh
Friday, April 24, 2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Port Surgery Complete
I officially have a port now. The surgery went fine and I am at home recovering, not that I really need any recovering from such a minor procedure. I am a pro at all this stuff by now. I was actually awake for this procedure. They gave me some pain medicine, a light dose of a sedative, and some local anesthetic. They start through my neck and then move a wire down my artery to my stomach area. Then they attach it to the piece that is placed under my skin with another end going towards a vein in my neck. I have a small bump on my chest were the port is actually located. Of course, there are stitches to close the wound which will eventually be removed.
Onward and upward!
Josh
Onward and upward!
Josh
Monday, April 20, 2009
Checking-In
Kimberly and I had a nice weekend. We welcomed our new rector at our church this weekend for his first service. Also at our church on Saturday we attended an Italian dinner provided by the youth group. They were raising money for their summer mission trip. It was really nice and a good way for some people to get to know our new pastor and his family. It was probably really nice for him to have that ice breaker before his first Sunday. It took the pressure off a little I'm sure.
I am still doing my best to process everything that is going on. It is overwhelming at times, but in the end it is what it is. I will get my port put in tomorrow which will make my life much easier. They can easily draw blood for my labs and also administer chemotherapy through it. It will be a simple procedure. I am still really contemplating what questions to ask my doctors. There will be some huge decisions to make soon, with which there will be no clear direction presenting itself as the appropriate choice. I am afraid that it will end up being my judgment call. I will probably have to bust out the style of questions with my doctors which I have avoided up to this point. That being, "if this were your son, daughter, mom, etc. what would you recommend as a course of action?" Maybe there was a reason why I have spent a few years as a doctoral student understanding the importance of a good question!
Hope everyone is doing well!
Josh
I am still doing my best to process everything that is going on. It is overwhelming at times, but in the end it is what it is. I will get my port put in tomorrow which will make my life much easier. They can easily draw blood for my labs and also administer chemotherapy through it. It will be a simple procedure. I am still really contemplating what questions to ask my doctors. There will be some huge decisions to make soon, with which there will be no clear direction presenting itself as the appropriate choice. I am afraid that it will end up being my judgment call. I will probably have to bust out the style of questions with my doctors which I have avoided up to this point. That being, "if this were your son, daughter, mom, etc. what would you recommend as a course of action?" Maybe there was a reason why I have spent a few years as a doctoral student understanding the importance of a good question!
Hope everyone is doing well!
Josh
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