Well it hit me today. I met with the surgeon who was very pleased with my healing and encouraging to me. I also was scheduled for my port on Friday with the idea of starting back on the chemo next week. It is happening and I am moving forward.
Just when I start feeling better. The truth is that I am pushing the start. If I can start next week I should be finished by early December. The surgeon said we may be able to do the second surgery also before Christmas. It is hard to start a regimen that I know is going to make me feel terrible, but I know it is necessary.
I am trying to still enjoy each day and not focus too much on the future. Tomorrow we officially drop Aaron off at college and go to orientation. I already know it is going to be very emotional and exhausting for me. I think it will get my mind off of the coming procedures.
Right now the chemo is 8 sessions every other week. I will have an infusion for 5-6 hours of the oxylplatium and then take home a portable pump which will inject the other chemo for the following 48 hours. Sounds like a long road, but one step at a time.
As I know the exact schedule I will update the blog. There will be good days/weeks and bad ones I am sure. I will try to write on the good ones and try to get my sense of humor back.
Cynthia wanted me to rest another week or two before starting back in, but the thought of waiting was worse for me. I have been a little selfish in that regard because I know it has been a real strain on her, and the truth is she probably needs a break. She never complains and continues to be incredible supportive. Right now she and Jason are baking cookies still trying to get as much weight back on me before the next round. I probably do not say thank you enough, but that is probably to everyone who has been so supportive.
I know your prayers, thoughts and wishes are paying off.
Thank you,
Bruce
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