Clinic update

Today, I paid a visit to my friendly neighborhood cancer institute and here are the results.

Blood work was normal. The burn on my arm seems to be healing properly. There is no puss discharge or discoloration. I needed an impromptu EKG due to the fainting, which resulted in the burn on my arm. I was forced into receiving the flu shot. The flu shot will probably not aid in my recovery from the current sore throat, cough, and stuffy nose, I currently have.

There are minor changes to my daily medications. Cellcept was reduced from 1000MG twice daily to 500MG thrice daily. I need to add Claritin D, a Flonase and saline nasal sprays.

Later this week, I will revisit the Brigham & Women’s for a left leg MRI and knee replacement consultation. A couple different variables will play into this possible surgery including my high risk of infection due to medication, the recovery timetable, medical insurance, and timing with Gabe’s schedule and school vacations.

I’m struggling with a few mental/psychology roadblocks and social issues, but there is nothing I can’t work though. It is hard being in a packed room and feeling like you’re standing alone, but is my problem to deal with.

That is all for now.

Cheers.

Post Thanksgiving update

Much has happened in a month. W/here do I begin?

Halloween has come and gone. I trick-or-treated with Gabe for the first time ever, despite it only being two houses. (My legs wouldn’t carry on.)

I visited 6 lodges (including mine). I met more brothers in the past 2 months than the past 2 years.

After 10 months of changing my diet and medication, I dropped 50lbs and finally fit into size 36 pants.

My son started a Lego program, karate, and turned 6.

I also celebrated 3 years in complete remission from Mantle Cell Lymphoma.

Amid double orthoscopic knee surgery, these legs of mine still aren’t meant for walking following 10 weeks of physical therapy.

OH! I would be remiss if I didn’t mention my fainting episode that left me with a 2nd degree burn on my right arm.

Recently, I had a bit of luck with the ladies. This is a change and huge surprise.
So, what’s next?

This Monday, I have counseling, a full blood panel, and clinic check-up at the Dana Farber. Thursday, I will be at the Brigham for a left leg MRI and consultation on a full left knee replacement.

The holidays are coming and in a few weeks, so will my brother. It will be a grand time in the city when the Brothers’ Richmond come together. Man, I miss that kid and so does his nephew.

I’m running out of material, but truthfully I just don’t want to indulge this blog any longer.

Happy post Thanksgiving! Gobble, Gobble. (sarcastic snickering)

Cheers!