I had my first appointment with my doctor at the Tennessee Cancer Specialists. It was pretty much what I heard in Louisiana in some respects. The "statistical" prognosis was as follows, with out chemo 6-12 months, with chemo 2-3 years, but the doctor also stated it is really up to the individual and how well they respond to treatment. He has seen some go 5-10 years.
Me, what do I think, I feel when God calls me, that will be my time not before or not after, but in God's time. If it is 3 days, 3 years, or 30 years, I will be ready when called. In the meantime I will pray, study the word to the best of my ability, and praise God for all I have had and continue to have in my life. He is in total control and I just pray I can follow the path he puts before me and Glorify his name.
My iron was low so I was prescribed iron pills for that. They rechecked my lungs with a Cat scan to make sure I didn't develop any clots in my lung from surgery, which came back negative. My lungs are clear. The reason for that was I still am short of breath at times and still tire easily. I am praying the iron pills will help put a damper on that. He also told me to take benedryl to help me sleep. I usually only sleep two hours at a time and have trouble going back to sleep when I do wake. And last but not least, I was prescribed an antibiotic for a sty I have had on my eye lid for about 6 weeks now. Oh yeah, he also checked my incision where it is oozing a little, he said it looked like it was healing and as long as it was not discolored like yellow or green, it should be okay.
I didn't get a second letter yet from Social Security, but I received a check with no explanation, so I am thinking it went through. Maybe the check beat the letter. I will have to check into it tomorrow to make sure before I do anything else. Then I will still have to apply for Medicaid or whatever I can get. Well, that's enough for today, stayed tuned for an update. Thanks for reading my blog. God bless you, thoughts and prayers your way, Mike See you next time!
I JUST FEEL THE URGE TO WALK!
A blog about my walk across and around America. Going from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and points in between. Trying to spread awareness on the Stigma of Mental Health, and how it has affected me. I'll be passing over mountain ranges, prairies, desert, marshes, forests and National and State Parks! Meeting new people and facing new challenges each and everyday! I just feel the urge to walk!
Prayers for you and Val and your family. Richard Lear
ReplyDeleteHmmm, wondering why they cannot do a liver transplant? I cannot respond, I know you are at peace with what you are hearing, but I'm not. I DON'T LIKE IT, NOT AT ALL. You're making me cry again Mike. But I am thankful you have inner peace. Ok, love you guys.
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