Every year we buy a few loaves of Irish Soda Bread even though I have heard how easy it is to make. This year we needed to cut a few corners so we decided to try making one ourselves. I was supposed to help but rest is what I am getting so my husband took over the process and it came out fantastic. The recipe was for one loaf and this loaf is about the size of 4 loaves you get from the store. The taste is terrific and even Dennis said it tastes better than what we get from the store.We followed the recipe found here.
During the last few weeks, I have had some medical testing done with scans, blood tests, and ultrasounds. My ultrasounds are still showing a thick uterine wall, so my Gynecologist will be monitoring it by having me continue to get testing done. My scans and blood tests for Cancer all came back clear, so I have been given the OK to have my operation to remove my Port. Even though I will still be seeing my oncologist every three months, my scans have been moved out to every six months.
It feels good to feel better. Keep the prayers coming. I still have pins and needles 24/7 in both my feet and hands. It makes it hard for me to do things or get around. Even though I have more energy and can do some things for longer periods of time, I still have a long way to go. God is good I am so thankful for every day I have with my family and friends. Hugs.
Went to my hematologist on Thursday and she said I am doing well. She increased my B-12 to 5000 a day and added a B-6 100 daily to the lineup. Most of what I take are vitamins, very few are actually medications. I am blessed. It looks like my neuropathy in my hands and feet will be lifelong as well as taking the vitamins I take as my body is not absorbing enough on its own anymore. It felt good to get out but boy was it hot. Also, Dorothy should be coming home on Tuesday. She is doing much better. We have been blessed with more time with our children which many don't get. Hugs and keep those prayers coming.
Quick update. My Vitamin B-12 is more than fine so back to the drawing board on what is causing the never-ending pins and needles in my hands and feet. I was told to keep my Vitamin B-12 where it is 2500 a day as even though my B-12 looks fine what my body is absorbing is still low. At this point, I have to give it to God because he is the only one who can take it away or give the Doctor insight to find what is causing it. Keep those prayers coming. Hugs.
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I have been reluctant to share because I didn't really know how long things would last but as most people in my life know getting water down me is quite hard. I go for a while drinking water and then I won't drink water, of course having kidney problems and having to go to the bathroom often already sucks, but I was sent some Cirkul products to try and did a post on Youtube of my first reaction which you have to see and make sure to stay to the end, my husband kept the camera rolling and caught some off-camera footage.
With Cirkul I have been drinking water and actually enjoying it. I have only had 2 soda cans since starting and last night because my water wasn't cold yet I actually took one sip of the can of soda they gave me and said nope don't want it and drank more water. Don't get me wrong I only drank diet soda, juice, lemonade, tea both hot and cold, and milk mainly before Cirkul came into my life with very little plain water.
This morning I even took out my seated elliptical and did some steps. It has been forever since I have had this many steps in and we can already see the change in my energy levels. Mind you I don't think it is just Cirkul doing all of this. Part is because my tests are still showing no more cancer, I can get out and get some sun, and our bleeding disorder is doing a challenge for better health. They even sent me a Virgin Pulse MAX BUZZ activity tracker.
Either way, water is better for me than other drinks, and making small changes that can help my body heal and get healthier, means the longer I can be around for my family. I do adapt well but my health has always been put on the back burner to take care of my family. As I am aging and much more important after fighting cancer and having several major operations my body is screaming for me to notice that I need to take care of myself. So now it is time to do just that so I can be here for my family for years to come.
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In closing, I hope you all take some time to take care of yourself in some small way. Hugs.
I had my biopsy done on May 11th and I wanted to clarify, that they are not testing for cervix cancer they are testing for uterine cancer. I should have the results in about two weeks. Prayers are welcome.
I had my Catscans on May 12, other than bruising my arm pretty good it went well. Today I got news from both my Oncologist and Gynecologist that the tests look good so I am good until my next set in Three months.
