I’m cautiously optimistic that today is my “turning the corner” day but it has yet to be fully realized. My stomach is feeling a little more steady and except for the sour milk I got at Waffle House this morning I feel pretty decent. I did manage to eat 3/4 of my waffle and all of my sausage despite the milk incident.
For this cycle I haven’t dropped below 180lbs (so far), so my new goal is to get well over 190lbs before the end of the first week of radiation which starts on January 28th. I’ll probably just be able to hold steady until early next week, but as soon as I’m able let the binging begin. My cravings right now are still for sweets, but I’m hoping they turn towards spicy solid foods like they did last time. We are going out to dinner Saturday night for my mom’s birthday at a Japanese restaurant and I’m looking forward to some shrimp and chicken.
My hair is still really patchy on my head and face, but I haven’t lost any of my body hair or eyebrows, etc. I suspect that may happen towards the end of this cycle if it happens at all. I have gotten some compliments on my bald head and baby face, but I’m not sure if it will stay after all this is over. I’ll have to see how it grows on me in the next few months. Of course, 12 degree days like today aren’t helping the case to be bald.
Hi Doug!!!
Pete let me know you had a blog, now I can quit bugging him and follow along with your progress. My heart breaks for you guys that you are in this situation, but I know with your strength, and determination and the love of your darling bride, and of course the care of God’s hand you will handle this. I am thinking of you and praying for you every chance I get.
Sally
Just checking in on you to see how you are making it. Seems like you are handling this all pretty well, for which I am thankful. Please know that you are still in our thoughts and prayers here in South Carolina.