So...it turns out I wasn't playing hooky...I really was sick! I had some seriously gross GI issues this week (lets just say I had to run to the bathroom a lot and quickly decide whether to sit or kneel...hehe..so gross! Sorry...I'm feeling crude!) and had to leave work early on Tues and call in sick again on Wednesday. However, since Wednesday night (after my Big Mac...why is it that you always crave grease after you're sick?) I've been on the mend! I've spoken with doctors, and its hard to determine whether this was from the chemo, the crohns, or just a bug? I'm going to go with bug (because I'm in denial about crohns, and I don't want this to happen again with chemo!) Anyway...I feel much better now...
Its nice to be back!
I also met with a psychologist today. I have to say, I'm sorry that I put it off so long! All the books say to find someone right away...but I guess I didn't think that I needed it. I was wrong! She was great, and also a cancer survivor, and I just really valued her perspective and opinion. We spent some time discussing techniques to use regarding my anticipatory nausea...and its funny, but it all seemed like common sense. Breathing techniques, relaxation, meditation, visualization, aromatherapy, monitoring my pulse and consciously bringing it down, etc. All things that are kind of pushed aside in modern medicine while searching for a pill to provide a quick fix. These are all things that I've tried in the moments that I don't feel good...but she reminded me that, like all things, you need to practice, practice, practice for it to work! Its also funny that I just needed someone to tell me to do it. Now that I've been told (by someone who has had success with these techniques in the past)... I'll do it! (hum....maybe she can analyze that next week?!)
So...that's all that's new on this front! I'm working 3 12-hour shifts in the next 3 days...so I will be in my own working world until I go back to chemo next Tuesday. Haven't really been there in 2 weeks, so it will be good to be back!
I hope everyone is able to enjoy their weekends! Take care!
ps...sorry no pics this time...camera hasn't been out!
2 comments:
Glad to read that you are feeling better. I especially liked the sit or kneel comment...it provided quite the visual. Talk to you soon!
Carp - glad you're on the upswing! Sounds like the nasty bug that was going around when I was home for Christmas... (Sorry about that TSteve!) Check ups from the neck up are always good - glad it was a good experience... and your new comforter is AWESOME!
Thanks for keeping up with this blog - I really appreciate the insight into everything you are working through. Kickin' ass and takin' names :)
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