Getting Better!

I'm now two weeks out from the last chemo and finally feeling better. This last chemo was *rough*. Ugh. All of the side effects were stronger and lasted for a longer period of time. As today is a Wednesday, I am so happy NOT to be receiving chemo. I'm not sure I would have had another one in me.

My taste and appetite are slowly returning and I hope to be able to enjoy some wonderful food on Thanksgiving day. On December 1st I'll meet with the surgeon, look at lab numbers, and assess my overall recovery for chemo. If things are looking good we'll proceed with surgery on December 14th, otherwise we'll push it one week later to December 21st.

Last chemo - pump disconnected!

Luisa just removed the pump for this 12th and final chemotherapy infusion (yea!!) With luck and the grace of God, this will be the last chemotherapy that I experience for the foreseeable future. I'll be in the fatigue cave this weekend and likely into Tuesday, but will then start feeling better. I really look forward to feeling good again. This many chemo treatments really wears on a person.

The final surgery (colon) is scheduled for December 14th though it may get pushed one week later if I need more time to rebuild strength. Luisa and I are motivated to have the surgery this year and start with a fresh 2012.

But Who's Counting?

I created this count down on the bathroom mirror. Day 0 is 14 days after the 6th and final infusion (this Wednesday the 9th). I approach the final chemo session with both anticipation and trepidation - anticipation to be almost done, and trepidation knowing I'm going to feel like crud again. Of course, the fatigue has grown such that even the "good days" still require at least one nap and I go to bed at 9pm (like a toddler). My taste buds are unlikely to recover by Thanksgiving, so a nice meal out in December is definitely called for.