I am now completely off all of the medications, and I actually can think and feel normal again. My mouth still has sores one on my tongue and one inside my mouth, I am not sure how long they will take to heal but when they do it will be a happy day.
I am now eating all my food by mouth, the food for now gets put into the food processor and pureed, that is good in more ways than one. If we can do this for another week we will have the doctor remove the feeding tube, we don’t want to remove it too soon and then have to have it put back in.
When all the sores in my mouth and tongue heal I will be able to eat more food and chew it up,
The food I eat must be very bland I can not even handle salt on food, creamy soups, mashed potatoes, green beans, cottage cheese, eggs, and protein shakes made from milk, boost, protein powder, and ice cream. For now it is a start.
My next goal is to get my energy level up, that is an elusive target. One day I have energy can walk and do some things, the next day I am tired and just want to sleep and lay around. As time goes by I am sure it will get better.
My last radiation treatment was one month ago today on December 5th. The doctors have told not to expect miracles and that it will take time to recover from the radiation. I see that now but want to be better now.
I have been sleeping through the night for the last 4 days so that is good, the problem is now I am sleeping until 9 AM which for now is OK but on the 19th I am going to set the alarm for 6 AM and get up and start a routine of walking and so I will be ready for work on the 2nd of February.
I would like to tell you I am happy all the time but I am not. I have those moments of doubt and worry about everything from my job, bills, and my health. Sometimes it is a bit overwhelming and I get depressed. I need to be positive and focus on my health. This is where I you’re your help, encouragement, and prayers. I love your replies to my Email so feel free to let me know how you’re doing.
Yesterday Sunday the 4th was my Logan and Landon’s 1st birthday they are my grand nephews on Patty’s side of the family. It was fun, I played rock band for an hour straight I am the guitar man, Justin on drums and his sister on vocals. We made it through all the songs we tried and it was another step toward getting better. This is it for now be well.
I still choose to Fight On!
Love Michael
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