10. Is Chemo sort of like a food coma? 9. When I visited you at the James Cancer Hospital, the $2.00 parking voucher didn’t work, do you know who can I talk to about getting my money back? 8. I understand you got tickets to the Grateful Dead Concert in Chicago, if by chance youContinue reading “Top 10 Things “Not” To Say To Bob During Chemotherapy:”
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#Crushit Wristband Now Available
The surprise of the day! The #crushit wristband has arrived courtesy of Poe Timmons and Joe Gallo. The wristband features the #crushit mantra that is all the rage on twitter in beating cancer; plus the official colors of Colon Cancer Blue, and Lung Cancer White. What an incredible gesture to show their support and letContinue reading “#Crushit Wristband Now Available”
Chemo: Short Term Pain Long Term Gain!
Two down and ten more to go. Chemotherapy Cycle 1 Day 15 (round 2) is complete and can be crossed off the list. There is no getting around the reality that chemotherapy is difficult. As much positivity as anyone can bring to the party, there is just a painful reality that your body is physicallyContinue reading “Chemo: Short Term Pain Long Term Gain!”
Timmy and I are going to #CrushIt
When I returned to work this past week I brought lollipops and Crush sodas (Orange, Grape, and Strawberry) to my co-workers who have been doing there own version of “crushing it” on the work front while I’ve been away. A lollipop is just like a smile and sunshine on a stick! With my return toContinue reading “Timmy and I are going to #CrushIt”
Chemotherapy from Champions!
We are doing great and we are all looking forward to getting back into the swing of things soon. As many of you are aware, my hospitalization associated with lung surgery lasted longer than planned due to an inconvenient complication. Ultimately we #crushed that issue last Wednesday (1/7) and I’m feeling as good as IContinue reading “Chemotherapy from Champions!”
A Quiet Boring Sunday Night: Perfect
It’s Sunday 1/11, a school night and it feels normal! The kids are working on homework, I’m watching golf and Heather is at a cross-country parent meeting. It’s simple, mostly boring and that is just fine. I am feeling stronger everyday. Today I joined my good friend Cameron on a brisk 40 minute walk andContinue reading “A Quiet Boring Sunday Night: Perfect”
All Clear; Milkshake Please!
Officially discharged (no more nursing care). We are good to go. No IVs, no tubes, no needles, no pumps. We need to be cautious and continue to “exercise” the lungs and heal incisions. I think I’ll go skiing . . . After I left the hospital I went to comfort food heaven: Cap City DinerContinue reading “All Clear; Milkshake Please!”
Challenge Update 24 Hours All Clear
Today is about tubes and weenies! It has been 24 hours since my first meal and through breakfast, lunch, and dinner the fluid levels and the fluid color draining from my chest tubes is consistent and clear. We are optimistic that this episode is winding down. Today (1/7) I will meet with Dr. Ross and his teamContinue reading “Challenge Update 24 Hours All Clear”
Sitting Down To Dinner!
We are sitting down to dinner as a family for the first time in 3 weeks!
Challenge Update 4:30PM
Volume and color of the fluid remains clear and at pre-challenge levels! All positive right now.
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