Hi there
Yes, I still have my eyeballs!!!!
But the chemo has affected them as well. I saw the opthamologist this morning, very nice doctor, though he did keep us waiting for almost an hour. He checked my eyes, and then put those horrible drops in - you know the ones - that make your pupils HUGE and then you can't stand light for hours. Those drops! He said that my retinas were fine - they always want to check those. BUT - I have to stop wearing my contacts for two weeks - yech! There are some spots on the corneas and he wants them to be able to heal. These are caused by the chemo - it dries the eyes out. So, I have drops that I have to put in 4 times a day for the next two weeks as well. I go back and see the specialist on the 21st at 8:30 and hopefully he will let me put the contacts back in. Good thing I did have my spare glasses around or I would be in big trouble.
Other than that, I am healthy - no real side effects to speak of. My mouth is a bit sore, but I got medication for that, so no problems there! The joints were sore for about 24 hours, but the hot tub helps cure that and they are fine today. Go back and see the oncologist on the 20th and chemo on the 22nd.
They are going to do a CT scan a week prior to treatment four, to see if the chemo is working at all and the tumors are shrinking (they had damned well better - if they know what is good for them!). They will do another one two weeks after treatment six as well and then go from there.
Had a wonderful visit to my office on Monday - it was so nice seeing everyone again - and getting a wonderful surprise gift from them - it is being well spent, I can assure you - the 2005 Bordeaux's came out on Saturday and well, let's just say, I have plenty to last me for a while. Booking my spa day - the spa forgot to call me back this morning - Friday at 2:15pm - I can't wait..... 75 minutes of total relaxation!
That is about if for now...... readership seems to have fallen off of late - maybe Meghan and I need to make this a little more interesting. And we did have a tracker but it seems to have disappeared as well. Keep reading and post comments - they don't have to respond to the post - something funny, silly, sad..... I love to hear from people - and well, I don't hear from anyone..... I still do want phone calls - if I am tired, I will tell you - but I do get lonely. People say they will come by and then they don't and don't call or anything. I look forward to these visits - and when people don't show, it is very disappointing. And I do want people to visit!!!!
Hugz
Roni
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Hi Roni
I think about you often. I am following this blog as you write it. Don't wanna bug. I will send messages from now on and you can tell me if I'm bugging ^_^ Big hugs to you. Good thing you have glasses! I love your spirit and your attitude towards life.
Take care my friend
Lori
Hi Roni, glad to hear you so upbeat, that's alot to go through. The massage will be wonderful, could use one myself. Nice to see you had a great visit with the girls at work, I bet they miss you and your humor alot. Stay strong and take care Sandra erickson
Hi Roni,
I agree with Lori, it's a good thing you still have your glasses... Can't wait to see them on you! lol Haven't seen you in glasses in years! At least, not your actual 'seeing' glasses... you know what I mean - the 'thicker' ones! Those puny little cheaters don't count!
Guess you already know that I'll be coming over to see you, too - we just don't know when!! Sooner or later! If we ever get home again, that is...
Anyway... guess it's time to end off my two-bits worth (hey, that's better than two cents worth!).
Ciao for now! See ya on FB!
LOL! Love the pink wig Roni...as for Brian (I don't think pink is his colour...;o)
Looks like you guys had a wonderful family Thanksgiving and you're still laughing! That's great!
I think of you often & miss you guys!
Hi Roni and Brian we just read your blog and we're glad to hear you're doing okay. If you want to talk or have company just give me a call anytime. I will be more than glad to come over for a visit. Moe has to work this weekend but we'll try to come over one day next week. I'll talk to you later.
Barb and Moe
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