Thursday, June 7, 2012

I finished my second chemo of this third three week session yesterday.  It went very smoothly, but it was a long day.  Kath and Brother "B" were with me starting at 9:15.  We met with Dr. Ryan at 9:30.  He told us that I would finish my third chemo session next Wednesday and then take a week off.  After that I would go another three weeks with chemo once each week.  At the end of June, I would have an MRI to see what effect the chemo was having.  Tory asked how long I would have the chemo.  Doctor Ryan said that if the MRI showed the chemo was being effective, then I would have it for years.  If the chemo is doing the job, then I am fine with having it for years.  After our appointment, we "hung out" until 11:30, until I had my chemo.  It took several times for the nurse to get the needle in one of my veins.  After that, a machine was not working properly, so it was a bit of time until the process started.  After I woke up, BC was able to "drive" my wheelchair to the restroom and then to our car.  So Wednesday went fairly well.  The great thing was that today went very well.  My cousin, Ken, picked me up at 9:00 and took me to Western Oregon University to a meeting with other supervisors and our student teachers.  I was there until 1:00.  After that, Ken and I went to Costco for lunch.  I got home at 3:30.  Then Jeff came over at 4:15 to play three games of cribbage (I won two of the three, but who is bragging).  He left at 6:30.  Kath fixed me dinner and it is now 8:30.  I still feel great and I hope tomorrow is just as good!  I really appreciate all that are still reading about my updates!  You are so important to my continued recovery.  A special THANKS to Mary for letting me know that she is always checking.  Have fun in Pacific City!  A Happy Birthday to my Mom!!

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I think I timed this note just right since you wrote here last night. Firstly, happy birthday to Betty! It's great to hear you had a good day because each one means a great deal. I'm beginning to think that way these days as I just had another bout of heart trouble. I went for a 2-mile walk last Sunday and most of the way I had chest pains, but I made it back home, only to lay down that night for bed and have some more. They settled down and I slept the whole night, but had a few tremors when I got up, so I told Placer we need to go to the VA Hospital. We did, and I had another major episode there. Bottom line, I had 2 attacks and they found one of my by-pass veins blocked. They put 3 stents in that vein and now I'm good to go! Came home Wed afternoon. I also now have to take insulin in the evening, watch me diet even more, and take lots of pills. BUT! This still isn't close to what you are facing my friend. Remain strong Ron, I think that's what your name really means! Don't worry about me, I'll be fine. Love you my friend, hang in there. Brian