OK. Maybe I'm not obsessive enough about the computer to keep up with this blogging thing. Sorry I've been gone, for those of you have expressed so much care.
Or maybe I'm just a foul weather blogger. I've had weeks of fairly good recovery: learning to stabilize with my new energy level, getting back to work full time, having a ball with my physical therapist, gaining strength. The Herceptin treatments are not taking me down as much, which is encouraging. However, I can see that it's a constantly changing road
BODILY FUNCTION WARNING! READ NO FURTHER IF YOU DON'T LIKE POTTY TALK! The last few weeks have been odd due to unusually persistent diarrhea. After 16 days the diagnosis came through: I have parasites, with the sci-fi name of Blastocyte Hominis. James says, "You always did attract an unusual crowd." At least we know. I'm taking a course of antibiotics and laughing about it a lot. Weren't Blastocytes weapons on Flash Gordon, or a colony of aliens in Buckaroo Bonzai?
This week is a fundraising event at work, which seems to be going fairly well. However, I'm utterly exhausted after a day of corralling volunteers, lassoing stray details, and herding guests into table assignments. Time for some Doctor Horrible and chamomile tea.
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Love your sense of humor. Your Sci-Fi reference almost makes me want Blastocyte Hominis. But not quite.
ReplyDeleteGlad your recovery is continuing, steady.
Nancy
Beth - wonderful update! should we get Scotty working on those Blastocytes, or would that be interfering with the Prime Directive? Clearly this is not a topic that frightens people away, and I'm beginning to wonder if it's really all the fruit I eat or if your Blastocyte colony is migrating to the Bay Area
ReplyDelete"having a ball with your physical therapist"?
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Gail
Gail, you are invaluable! I've been searching for the Star Trek quip & you've just given it to me. Re the PT: I've been seeing one to be sure my upper body recovers from the mastectomy well, but it has the fringe benefits of addressing some other challenges too. She uses a lot of yoga, which I really enjoy. I can feel the benefits. If you're having consistent diarhea, it may be worth getting a stool sample test; I guess these guys can be persistent once established. Many people can fight 'em off, but my system is probably a bit wobbly.
ReplyDeleteNancy, your steady responses are so encouraging. It's nice to see you are one of the few arts reviewers still employed by a paper. We're all figuring out the shift in media and need voices like yours.
Beth