Had a good mile walk yesterday with Rory in the very cold weather. Today the sun is out. I saw my favorite dentist, Dr. Ford, and got my teeth cleaned before I start chemo and have to worry about being immunocompromised. A great day for a walk today. My next podcast, Episode #3, is up and my dear friend Amy is my guest. If you are struggling how to help someone in need – she seems to know the answers! (You can listen to it here on my blog, or subscribe to the links listed in the sidebar.)
Great news – I am up to walking 2 miles per day. Feeling good when doing this – although a nap is required when I am finished. Even though today was rainy, an umbrella was all that was needed to make the walk happen. Tomorrow – a bit more bundling is required as our temperatures begin to dip. Chris was able to get away and coach in Louisville this weekend and my great friend Amy went back to Hilton Head, so I was solo for about 36 hours. Several friends visited – bringing knowledge, food, gifts and love. The love is the best part. Knowledge about trying to save hair follicles was the second best part. We will have a podcast on this. Suffice it to say – saving hair follicles while going through chemo is HARD WORK. Good thing I know: 1. I have a cute bald head 2. Botox does work during chemo 3. Silkpeels are a great way to help skin both on my face and my head look good during chemo. Today I started my scar regimen: TNS Recovery Complex followed by scar recovery. These great products were not around after my last surgery. I have seen many wounds recover with minimal scarring with just these two products. The staples come out at the end of the week and I am looking forward to that. Should be a good week and keep podcast ideas coming. The rain will continue most of the week – but with an umbrella, I will keep the walks up.
The second episode of “I’ve Got Skin in the Game” is now published. The audio is listed on the right side bar here.
I have spent the past few days eating, drinking water, resting and walking. Doesn’t sound like much – but some days it can be exhausting. I am grateful for all the kind words and flowers that were sent. I spent Monday recording new podcasts – and the next one will be out later today. Never one to miss a moment, I wrote down everything that was an advancement in my care since my last stay in 2005. Pretty Amazing!
From Chris Clinton:
Carol is doing well…taking some good walks and gradually getting her strength back. Last night’s sleep was also good. Currently making plans for the next steps..
Carol is home as of about 2pm today. Different pain management than at the hospital and is doing ok and as expected with that. Time is spent mostly resting, a little eating (quiche for dinner) punctuated by short walks. Expecting tomorrow to be much the same.
From Chris Clinton:
its feels like slow progress but all is exactly as expected thru this morning. The epidural is still applied and active..probably removed Saturday morning, and then home. Thanks for the support and best wishes … plus the notable amount of prayers.
From Chris Clinton:
Several walks, building strength and also some visitors. The day passed and Carol awaits a Friday milestone. The epidural currently controlling pain will be removed tomorrow. We will see what the pain level is then with an expectation of getting home on Saturday….looking forward to a good nights sleep.
