Time to be a Princess?
2013
Hello friends. Just wanted to bring you up to date on things and to let you know I think it’s time for me to be a Princess.
Since my last treatment, I did have my right lung drained. They removed 600 cc’s of fluid. The procedure, overall, didn’t really help with my breathing, but they put me on a low dose of dexamethasone (steroid) and that has made things better. I think we are going to leave the left side alone. I was not a fan of the procedure, plus it didn’t seem to help.
When I was at the doctor, they gave me some breathing tests and I now have oxygen to use when needed. Only on Level 2. I have been fighting using it. I know I need to behave, I just don’t like the thought of having to wear oxygen. I think my husband is going to put me in time-out.
The new chemo I am on is causing a lot of intestinal problems for me and I am actually feeling tired and drained this time. This is new for me. Normally, even if I was tired I could still do my thing. Unfortunately, even my arms are heavy. It’s that kind of tired. So perhaps, for a while, I will have to be a princess and have my husband and my friends chauffeur me around and help me out a bit. Not a bad thing. It’s just hard because I want to do everything. It’s time I humble myself and ask for help.
The last couple visits to Roswell Park, my husband has pushed me around in a wheelchair. Although I would prefer to walk, I am so grateful for the ride. I think next time we find someone else in the hospital in a wheelchair and have a race. What do you think? LOL
