As many of you know who see me on a pretty regular basis, I feel fine. Frankly, I wouldn't do anything about my condition right now, except that I'm told if I don't it will kill me. I often think about how nice it would be if I could just remain in my current condition without going through surgery, as I know that surgery will only make me feel worse, and I may not recover to the same state of comfort that I'm in right now. But the risk of not doing the surgery is too great (so say the experts). So it appears that my best chance is to have the surgery, even though it will likely leave me in a state of misery that I've never known before.
As I've said, I'm feeling fine. But this is apparently not a surprise to the experts. In my reading, I find that the body responds to different kinds of cancers differently. Some cancers are really nasty, and they make you feel really sick. Other cancers do not effect the body in the same way. In my case, until Very late stage, I could generally feel in good health -- no nausia, no major discomfort. That was very intresting to me. I always had this picture that everyone in my condition was nothing but miserable all the time. That's how TV portrays it. But it's not the case.
So for those of you who want to know when it the dreaded day, it is March 23. I will fly out March 21, go in for tests and whatnot on March 22, and be admitted that evening. Then it's all downhill from there. What can I say. Sometime this week I will go in for an MRI so that the docs can "restage" my disease (I was stage III last time, and I don't think they'll downgrade me).
And what am I doing about my current state? Lots of supplements as prescribed by sister-in-law, brother, and me (based on a fair deal of research):
Omega 7
Omega 3 and 6
Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc
Vitamin D3
Tumeric
Garlic
Bioperine (helps the body absorb stuff)
The list will be added to today, I think, with Vitamins C and E. Can I handle any more than this? Not sure. I'm not sure it's doing me any good, but it makes me feel like I'm doing something about it, on top of exercise and good diet, and healthful mind exercises (reading, puzzeling, what not).
How is the surgery in late March any different from the one in February? If you feel fine now, would you not expect to feel fine then?
ReplyDeleteHi Adam,
ReplyDeleteI talked to your mom last week & she filled Jim & me in on what is going on for you. You have been in my prayers & constantly in my thoughts. Great work at keeping a positive attitude. Adding supplements to your diet seems like a great idea. Building up your body's ability to heal, immunity, and general overall well being is so wise. It sounds like you are taking one day at a time. You remind me of how life is precious. Jim & I are rooting for you & send our love. Kris & Jim Rasmusson
Dear Adam,
ReplyDeleteGreat to read that you're feeling fine for the time being. We hope that the outcome of the surgery will realy surprise you and your family. Though our messages are rare, you are continuously in our minds and we intent to be a brick in the wall of prayers that surround you. God bless you, we wish you all the best.
Ineke and Arie (Netherlands)
Ineke and Arie, so good to hear from you. I appreciate the phrase you write "a brick in the wall of prayers". That is a very encouraging way to think of it. I do appreciate your prayers very much. So good to meet to you and get to know you last Summer. Hopefully we will be able to meet again!
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