Showing posts with label lifestyle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lifestyle. Show all posts

Monday, February 7, 2022

Have appointment with Gastroenterologist

 Update, they have me going to an appointment tomorrow afternoon right at the office for gastroenterology. I am so glad they could fit me in so quickly.

Sunday, February 6, 2022

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Labs and Night before treatment

 Had my labs and Dr. appointment yesterday. My numbers are good so we will do a full chemotherapy treatment. My insurance approved the use of the medication to help my bone marrow to produce more white blood cells so we have that in case my numbers fall again.

I was approved to start up my vitamins again as well. They want me to start with one iron and hopefully work up to 3 a day depending on my colon's response, as well as my multivitamin and vitamin D. I told her about my head feeling like it is bruised as well as my hair loss and she said what I am feeling is my hair follicles responding to the chemotherapy, and hair loss is anywhere from none to all with all being on the low side so time will tell with what my response will be.

The Dr. was really surprised with how well my skin is doing. My daughter and husband try to keep me well moisturized. She also asked about mouth sores and none yet another area she was surprised to see doing so well. Like I said I have side effects and I still have 10 more therapy sessions to go so anything could pop up, but I am thankful every day for Jesus giving me grace through all of this and always making sure I am not alone during this journey. Keep those prayers coming! Hugs.


The night before Chemotherapy is the night my family makes sure I get a good meal in and also a good breakfast before I leave for treatment because I lose my appetite for several days while getting therapy. Tonight my daughter is making stuffed shells, and salad, the girls requested ice cream. My neuropathy is gone right now so I will have a little of the ice cream too.

Breakfast we usually pick up on the way to my treatment depending on time. Last treatment with the modified chemotherapy I didn't lose my appetite as long and I only lost a pound and a half. The Dr. wants to know how I do this week with a full treatment plan again. Like I said I can deal with the weight loss I am a big girl, and our family Dr. is ok with the weight loss if I am still eating. I still have my food struggles but we are finding more foods that work around my fears which has helped me a lot. Again thank you for the support and keep those prayers coming.

Monday, January 31, 2022

Losing my hair


I am losing more and more hair each time I brush, the first time seeing full-length size strands though. Oh, the effects of chemotherapy.

 

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Home resting


 I am home in a bit of discomfort but resting. God moved in the situation. Thankfully the Dr. who was there was able to finish if he hadn’t been there they wouldn’t have been able to. He is the one called when something like what was in me is found. They didn’t see it on the scans. I have special surgical clips working with my bleeding medication to keep me from bleeding while I heal.

This is not over yet they sent my biopsies and removals to pathology stat to have them tested. I have damage in both my esophagus and colon as well as what they call a torturous sigmoid. The biggest removal was precancerous 100% but it could also be cancerous which is why they have the stat testing on it.

While in there the Dr. had to cut and resection different parts of me together. I see the other surgeon on Friday, my gastroenterologist in two weeks, and have to go through this all again in 3 months depending on the pathology report. Keep me and my family in your prayers, please.

Monday, August 16, 2021

All ready for my procedures

 I wanted to be more clear about my operation/procedures tomorrow. I am having a colonoscopy and endoscopy. They want to rule out cancer, as well as check things to make sure they have a clear picture to know just how much of my colon will need to be removed. I see a Surgeon on Friday to talk about my Sigmoid removal to hopefully get rid of the diverticulitis. This is something they found back when they did my emergency appendectomy back in 2018, it has just taken time, compounded diagnosis, and then finally infection on top of infection to get the doctors all on the same page. It has just become dangerous to my life for this to continue so it is time to take care of things. Please keep me in your thoughts as you go about your day tomorrow.

Friday, July 9, 2021

My first Telehealth call

 Just had my telehealth call with my Hematologist and I will be going for more tests next week and a possible iron infusion based on those test results. She gave me a rundown of what I will be given for my operations and that there will be an extra med on board to help me, as well as making sure they have enough of my blood on hand. In our family, my 4th biological child is the only one who can give me blood as she hasn't tested positive for any of my blood diseases and has the same blood type as me, so we always have her on call when I need to go to the hospital just in case. We have other children with the same blood type as me but can't give blood or donate organs because of our blood disorders. Those who don't have my blood disorders all give blood as often as they can, I just can't have their blood. Getting closer to having my procedures done so we can find out what needs to come out so I don't have all of these infections from diverticulitis.



Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Yoga Towel with Lifetime guarantee



Personally I have done Yoga on and off most of my life. I am new to using Yoga towels but what a difference it can make. Instead of slipping on the sweat that drips from my body the towel will soak it all up and after I am all done I can wipe the rest of before hopping in the shower to refresh myself.

Dries quickly and absorbs a lot of water. One of my favorite extras is that is comes with a free hand towel which is awesome for wiping your neck and fore head off with between moves. The best part is the Lifetime Guarantee, yes lifetime if it wears out rips, you just let them know and they will let you know how to get it replaced. Awesome if you ask me.

You can purchase Clever Yoga's Mat on Amazon.

What Clever Yoga has to say about their product.
1 FREE 24"x15" matching hand towel comes with your 1 72"x24" yoga mat towel purchase. Both yoga towels are perfect for your hot yoga practice, Pilates and any other gym fitness exercises.
Premium lightweight 100% microfiber is super absorbent and quick drying, which provides you a skidless surface on your mat so you can hold your poses easily and also protects your mat.
To increase the slip resistance, spray water lightly before use or put it on top of your mat while you start to sweat.
Our Clever Yoga Towel is more than just another Yoga Towel. In addition to getting the highest quality Yoga Towel available on the market, you also working with a family owned business who are attentive to your needs and here to help answer any questions you have.
When you order your Clever Yoga "Yoga Towel" today you're protected by our "Namaste" Lifetime guarantee - if you're not 100% satisfied with your Yoga Towel or if it doesn't hold up for you forever, we'll replace it free of charge - no questions asked. So order now!

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