Normal pre scan day stress plus worry that this one includes the bone scans. The bone density will tell the oncologist how the anastrazole is affecting my bones.
I've been trying to exercise more. The fitbit helps! I hung (hanged???) from the chin up bar again today. Right shoulder is tight but what's new. I wanted to do the yoga workout again today but after the puking incident the other day I was afraid. I need to slow down with that and get the breathing down. Love Kino MacGregor but she moves a little fast even in the beginner videos.
Sunday, May 31, 2015
Just a bit stressed
Saturday, May 30, 2015
Scans
Sooo, I thought my next scans were on Fri. the 5th. They are on Mon. instead. Oops. Glad to get them over with earlier though!
I get to hospital at 9am for bone density test. Drink my contrast (berry, always berry...) at 10:15. CT at 10:45. Bone scan injection 11:30. Bone scan 1pm.
Can't eat after 7:45. That's the worst part!😄🐷
Friday, May 29, 2015
Latissimus dorsi
I was just reading about the lat flap procedure again since I may end up having that done on my right side. Things seem OK on the left. My main worry is that my ribs feel exposed along my back. Like they are just hanging out there with no cushioning waiting to crack. I just read that the lat is the "chin up" muscle. Now, I'm determined to be able to do a chin up anyway!! It's weird to feel the muscle on my chest. It's still responding as the back muscle. I wonder if all of the lat was used and what other muscles are compensating. I'll have to do some anatomy reading.
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Another new doc
I have an appointment on June 10 with an infectious disease doctor. Wonder what that'll be like??
Saturday, May 23, 2015
From Huffpost
This Empowering Photo Campaign Will Change The Way You Look At Breast Cancer - http://huff.to/1KoRXWi
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Good day!
State cross country meet for nephew's school at Hawk Island Park in Lansing. Nice afternoon! I even walked 10,000+ steps according to my Fitbit. I wondered what that buzzing was...😄
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Mycobacterium chelonae
I received a call from nurse at PS office. The culture they sent in grew Mycobacterium chelonae. I guess it's rare so I have to see an infectious disease specialist. They will be calling me to set up an appointment. Just one more thing...
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Monday, May 11, 2015
Appointment
I saw my primary care doc today. I like that she listens and answers my questions. She still thinks I'm depressed but I told her I don't feel like I am. I asked her about the memory thing. It could be chemo brain or just aging. She recommended I do brain games or puzzles. She's heard that has worked for some people. It's scary to not be able to remember things.
Chemo Brain
I think I have chemo brain. Sometimes I can't remember words or completely forget what I'm talking about while I'm talking. I see my primary care doc today so I'll ask if it can happen this far out from chemo. I "lost" my fitbit for a while yesterday. I had it in my hand to take it upstairs to charge it and completely forgot where I had put it. Looked all over the house and finally used the app to set an alarm. It was on my bed under some books. Geez!
So, chemo brain goes away over time. The American Cancer Society has a list of day-to-day coping that sounds a lot like normal healthy behaviors: eat veggies, get enough sleep, exercise, etc. ACA also says to use a planner and keep a diary to track memory problems.
"You are not stupid or crazy...-ACA
Monday, May 4, 2015
Saturday, May 2, 2015
Friday, May 1, 2015
Try again
In 3-4 months we can go for the lat flap. I can't swim or kayak until the incision is fully healed...6 weeks. Another summer of bra stuffing...
Otherwise I'm in a pretty good mood.😃
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