Tuesday, February 12, 2008
February 12 - Feeling better
Was released from OHSU at around 11 o'clock am on Monday with a mess of medication (thank heavens that I have an incredible wife that can keep track of the names, when to give them, and pronounce their names). These first six nights are the roughest since I have to be medicated at midnight and 4AM. Once over that hump, it is down to just two pills at 10AM and 10PM. Tuesday after we were home, Kath walked me just the length of the block and back two times during the day and I had to use my walking staff (present from my bro BC) to help balance. I was very groggy and had a hard time at it, but it was a start. Then today, Kath and I walked 2 and a quarter miles at 10AM without the walking staff! Then later in the day around 2PM, Barry and I walked for another 2 and a quarter miles! The only problem seems to be these blasted hiccups. Can't seem to get them to stop, even with pills. They really zap me. It gets tough to try and talk when every other word you have to interrupt with a hiccup! The plan is now that I will have my CAT Scan and MRI on Tuesday of next week to see what the chemo did. Then meet with the doctors on Wednesday about planning the radiation treatment. I am feeling good except for the hiccups. Thanks for all your positive thoughts over the past week.
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Hey, buddy! Glad to see you putting your own words on the screen here again! Man, you don't waste any time getting out on the walking paths, do you?! Just let me know when you up for a walk. Looking forward to talking with you when you're up for it.
Blessings, Carl
Ron and Kath, It was SO good to see the words from the Griz this a.m. Glad to see you are hittin' the streets again. We are happy that you are home. Keep up the recovery! Harold and Karen
Great to read your words, Ron. Keep those giant strides of recovery, along with that positive attitude.
Lindell and Ernie
I am very proud of you Ronaldsan. I am amazed you are walking so far without your cane by day two! You amaze me. You are very tough, very strong! Way to get out there! You should come train in my Dojo.
Ron, we are encouraged to know that you're getting through this, and back on the streets again! You continue to inspire, as you always have through your teaching, your running, and that positive attitude. We're with you and Kathy in our thoughts and prayers.
- Steve and Kathy Sansone
Hello, Ron and Kathey:
Great to hear from you, Ron. How you humble and inspire with your sheer determination. I will be in Albany next week (Mon-Thurs, 18-21 Feb), and if you are open to visitors and out-of-town walking partners, I'd love to see you. I'll keep checking the blog for your updates. yours, Tina
Uncle RC,
I'm so glad to hear that you're out of the hospital safe and it looks like Chemo Therapy is done! Keep being as positive as you are and this thing is going to be done in your body soon!
Hi Ron and family.
Ron,I'm thrilled to know you are walking again and not just around the block but in terms of miles.I'll probably need to hire a personal trainer and work out just to keep up with you on our next walk at the rate you are going.We are all so proud of your determination,though not unexpected at defeating this challenge you have been given.Your positive attitude is an inspiration to me.
I look forward to seeing you as soon as you are ready.
buck
Ron,
It's good to hear you're up and about and walking. We're sure you'll soon you'll be walking all over the neighborhood again. Say hello to Kathy for us. We're thinking of you both. Mike and Beth
Hi Ron -- There are six of us touring New Zealand now -- Bill and Judy Allen, Chris and Louise Brantley, and Al and I (Zupo). Barry has been keeping us updated on your progress. This blog does a much better job. Just know that we're all pulling for you and know that you'll be out there again running and jogging. Sharon
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