First of all, thank you family and friends for all of your support and prayers. The last few days have been interesting, to say the least. I started my treatment on Mon. the 29th. It went pretty much as planned. However, what was not planned was getting an infection in my G-tube, aka feeding tube. Kat and I visited the gastro doc after my radiation treatment. He told us had I not gone in when I did I probably would have had to have been hospitalized and had the tube removed. He put me on some pretty potent antibiotics, which I don't really like, but they seem to be doing the trick.
Tuesday was my first chemo. It was a long day. Kat brought lunch to the chemo lounge and that was good. Then off to radiation. That whole process is pretty trippy, but the techs are really nice and professional. I am so thankful for my wife/girlfriend/best friend. She is a trooper.
Wed., I drove myself. Hooray! Everything went well. I had my weekly meeting with the radiation oncologist. He felt that I was already getting results. Apparently the lymph node in my neck was already shrinking. That's a good thing! Things went a little downhill after I got home. I've never really experienced nausea before, but I think I know what it is now. I've got so many chemicals is my system, who knows which one is causing it. Reminds me of an old friend from the 60's. His name was Bill and everywhere he went he had a bag of pills and offered them to everyone. Well, I hated pills and besides you never knew what they were. Anyway, we nicknamed him CAPTAIN CHEMICAL. You can call me CAPTAIN CHEMO. I'm doing OK. Eating is a little difficult, but I'm getting enough food down for now. I started this adventure out at 185.8 lbs. My goal is to not lose more than 10lbs.
It was wonderful to see our friends Wes and Amber Kerr. Wes is now a 13 year veteran in the Navy. He's a Lieutenant and lives in Virginia Beach, Virginia. I'm really proud of him. Before he and his beautiful wife Amber got married 7 years ago, Wes would spend weekends at our house just hanging out with Josh and us.
Today was treatment day off. Watched USC destroy Penn St. Tomorrow is a radiation only day. Then the weekend off.
Psalm 9:9-10 The Lord is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for you.
I couldn't imagine going through this without the Lord,
Old Jer
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We are so praying for you Jer, your faith has encouraged us. Love, The Adolph's
ReplyDeleteHey old buddy,
ReplyDeleteI'm looking for a recipe for ice cream soup or a main course recipet, that we could use ice cream. How about we look for high calorie soups, smoothies, etc. It's hard to believe we are talking." let's go high calorie." I even heard Kat say, "you want ice cream all the time ...go for it" You hang in there buddy and keep your eye on the mark! I love you and am looking forward to you and Kat coming down to Costa Rica SOON where we will surf and relax in Paradise. God bless you and keep fighting. xxoo annie
Jer,
ReplyDeleteYou have the best attitude! I agree with the Adolphs, your faith is very encouraging. Every Tuesday I see your chemo as a "river of Living Water" flowing through your porta-cath! Know that Bob and I will continue to pray for you every morning.
Find the most decadent, rich, fattening ice cream you can and don't share it!
Much love, Bob and Tanya