I met with my oncologist last week and complained about the neuropathy which seems to be getting worse. Basically, people who go through the folfox treatment end up with much worse neuropathy than I am experiencing according to my oncologist. He also told me part of my problems, including the exhastion, was that I was exercising too much. So I have backed off to one activity a day, alternating between bowflex, walking and yoga with every 3rd day for rest. I have also been on the Colon Club web site, which also makes me realize how lucky I have been.
The good news is that I am starting to put back on some weight. For the record, I stared at 162 and went down to 139; today I am back up to 146, which is where I think I was in High School. Also, for the record, I have lost more hair (as hard as that is to believe) from all over my body. I am told it will grow back, but either way, no great loss.
I am still anxious to get on with the final surgery and move on with life. I have returned to work going into the office until early afternoon when I need to come home and nap, now a speciality of mine.
I meet with the surgeon again on February 11th and if all goes well I will get an "x ray" to determine if I am ready for the surgery, in the meantime I keep eating, exercising, making others aware of this increasing health risk, and being thankful of all my blessings including all the support, prayers and thoughts.
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