Help I’ve Fallen and I Can’t Get Up
I should know better. Bare feet, unsure legs and wood floors could a spell slippery disaster. This morning, it did just that. My feet spun out from underneath me, twisting my knees and plopping me to...
View ArticleRound 2 of Chemo….. on Hold
Rather than start Round 2 of Chemo yesterday, I had a CT scan. My doc was concerned that my walking had not improved and a few other things had worsened. The CT revealed a blood clot so I was ordered...
View ArticleThe Nurse Curse
There’s something about being in the hospital that drives you bat-shit crazy: the timing of the nurses. Without fail, the second the punch line is spoken, the nurse will walk in. Or, the one minute...
View ArticleSo You Had a Bad Day
This was a tough day to stay positive. You see, tomorrow is the last day of school for the girls. I’ve always made a big deal of the last day of school. It SHOULD be a big deal. I’m so proud of my...
View ArticleWhatta Man, Whatta Man What a Mighty Good Man
Effortlessly, he stepped into the role of fatherhood two years ago. Sure, he can be a big kid at heart but he has given my daughters the only thing I couldn’t give them: a dad. Thank God for him. My...
View ArticleHome, Sweet Home
I’ve been home since Friday night. I won’t lie, it was quite challenging the first few days. Not only was I exhausted, my heart rate is racing from the chemo and that wears me out. Not to mention,...
View ArticleEveryday I’m Shufflin’
When I was first diagnosed with lymphoma, I thought, “I will beat this. I will sit on my deck, as i recover from chemo, blog, take pictures and watch the hummingbirds.” Lol Oh silly, naive Lisa I...
View ArticleIt’s Nadir Time
“Nadir is the time during chemotherapy when a person has the fewest white blood cells. The length of the nadir and when it occurs depends on the medications being taken. Each med has its own nadir....
View ArticleLet’s Get Physical…Therapy
Yesterday was my first in-home physical therapy appointment. Right off the bat, I was told that because my heart rate is so high, due to chemo and the lung clot, it wasn’t recommended that I do any...
View ArticleWhat’s Up, Doc?
Holy cow, am I wiped out from this afternoon’s check-up with my oncologist! First, hubby had to figure out the portable oxygen tank which he did in a matter of minutes because he’s so handy. :) Next...
View ArticleMore Good News
So I’m back at the Spa, a.k.a. Mid-Michigan Medical Center, for Round 3 of chemo. Being home was challenging at first because not only was I taking care of myself more but my sky-high heart rate made...
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Hello Warrior Peeps! Just to catch you up, I was discharged from the hospital Friday afternoon after finishing Round 3 of chemo. Thank goodness, all went well during treatment and no complications...
View ArticleDog Days of Summer
This summer has turned out differently than I thought. I knew that having lymphoma, it wouldn’t be easy but I was ready to tackle the disease and beat it down. I had picked a theme that involved a...
View ArticleChemo Vacay
Monday I had a check-up with my oncologist. Dr. H is not entirely convinced that my lung issue is a result of radiation as my pulmonary doc had declared. He is suspicious that it is linked to the...
View ArticleSugar…Aaaah Honey Honey
Some of my Warrior Peeps already know that I spent last year in fitness mode, included in which was a running goal of 720 miles, healthy eating and muscle building…or, I should say, attempted muscle...
View ArticleRest is for the Rest ;)
It’s tough being the laziest I’ve ever been in my life. I am the poster child for adult OCD. ”Hi, my name is Lisa and I have adult ADHD and OCD.” ”Hiiiiii Lisa!” LOL I’ve always been the person who...
View ArticleThe Choice
Tuesday was a busy day: 7 am PET Scan 1 pm Radiology check up 3 pm Visiting nurse It was a lot of activity for me but I still felt raring to go so I guess that’s a good sign I’m glad I didn’t do any...
View ArticleToo Much “Me” Time
You know you’ve had too much me time when you start sharing thoughts with your dog. No worries. I’m not insane. Just B-O-R-E-D. Thank you cancer. Daisy, our Jack Russell, and I were watching the hubs...
View Article7 Reasons Baldness is Bad A$$
When first diagnosed with cancer, I came to terms with losing my hair by using humor, my usual method for dealing with life’s rollercoaster ride. Now that my hair is growing back, I might just miss...
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