Well, about 10 or 11 days after my first chemo, I've had two pretty good days. Plus, I've had, by my standards, two pretty good nights sleep which is about 5 to 6 hours of rest with no pain. My GI track is getting back to normal. I don't have pain. I'm almost feeling normal. It doesn't take much to exhaust me but I know I can attempt to increase my walking. Any kind of a hill is still challenging. I have a week to recoup before my next 4 day in hospital chemo. I am not looking forward to that but I know it is necessary. I'll be up to the task. I'm just itching to get back to work. My hair is starting to fall out. So I'll be displaying some very intersting looks over the next few weeks. If you see somebody out in town with sun glasses, a ball cap and a turned up collar kind of skulking along, it's probably me. Hope to get my kidney tube out this Monday. So to all my family and friends, I'm doing great. Be back before you know it.
Rod
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Great to hear that each day is getting better and better! Remember to keep resting...that's an important task to do! Oh, and keep laughing...it does the body good!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Paul, Mary, Cody, and Amy Bommersbach
Hi,
ReplyDeleteYou hang in there. You can beat this thing. Bald is not bad. It is kinda cute. Some men shave their heads on purpose. You are one up on them. :) Rest when you can.
The story I found is a little long but it is cute.
The Night Before Easter
'Twas the night before Easter. All was calm and laid back.
Fred, the mouse in the kitchen, snarfed down a late snack.
The eggs were all dyed but still drippy and sticky...
To be honest, they looked just a little bit icky.
There were big jelly beans, chocolate bunnies and such,
And as Fred stuffed his face, he sighed, "This is too much!"
Phil and Rose were in bed watching late night TV,
While munching saltines with low-sodium Brie.
Then a sudden commotion rang out in the night.
It shook Phil and Rose, really gave them a fright.
Phil's hair stood on end, and his eyes bugged out big...
Rose whipped off the covers and knocked off her wig.
They lunged to the window, yanked open the blinds...
What they saw was amazing; it boggled their minds:
Across the night sky, with a noise like the dickens,
Soared a minivan drawn by eight overgrown chickens!
At the wheel sat a bunny -- cute, fuzzy and fat --
In designer blue jeans and a Panama hat.
Like a speeding space shuttle, those chickens they flew,
As the van driver called to each hen in his crew:
"Now, Ashley! Now, Sheila! Now, Kelsey and Bo!
On Bethany, Liza! On Daphne, on Flo!"
The van made its landing lickety-split ...
Nearly wiped out the shrubs and the barbecue pit!
Then up on the roof, much to Phil's consternation,
They squawked of egg prices and space navigation.
They made so much noise that Phil started to stammer,
"If you guys don't shut up, we'll get thrown in the slammer!"
Fuzzy hopped down the chimney, amidst all this racket,
And emerged from the fireplace, adjusting his jacket.
This bunny was chic, he had class, he had flair ..
Not your average bozo, not your typical hare.
His ears were enormous; his huge overbite
Was right under a nose like a pink neon light.
His manner was smooth, he was hip, he was cool;
This floppy-eared bunny was no fuzzy fool.
"While I'm here," he smiled, "Everybody relaxes ...
I'm not selling storm windows, won't audit your taxes.
I'm just here to bring you some fun and delight.
Eat, drink, and be merry! Let's party tonight!"
So they sipped diet soda and swapped silly jokes,
Those birds and their bunny just being plain folks.
Then flop-ears said, "Hey, friends, we've had quite a ball,
But my chickens and I are now due in St. Paul!"
He crossed both his eyes. Then he wiggled one ear,
And he yelled to his chicken team, "We're outta here!"
As the minivan rose in the 3 a.m. sky,
He called out, "Later, Phil! And to you, Rose, good-bye!"
As he sped out of sight, his two friends heard him say,
"Happy Easter to all! Have a beautiful day!"
Author Unknown
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Hugs & Love,
Janet
Hi Rod. I'm still in a quandry as to why this happened to one so healthy. It makes me wonder if I'm next. Anyway, I bet that you are doing as good as you are because you are so healthy going into the treatments. Keep it positive and it will be over soon.
ReplyDeleteI heard a joke you might enjoy.
Obama, Nancy 'Pill'osy and Harry Reid were all in the middle of the ocean in a life raft. It started to take on water, there was no one around and it started to sink. Who was saved??
THE AMERICAN PEOPLE!!!!!!
Love ya!! Have a great day
Hi Dr. Dirt
ReplyDeleteGood to hear things are going well. It was very weird yesterday not seeing and hearing the riders. We missed it. Well keep resting and regaining your strength. Let us know if there is anything we can do to help.
From across the street
Tom & Mette
Hey Buddy Boy!
ReplyDeleteThanks for having up yesterday to enjoy a lap with you! Not the fastest lap ever, but without a doubt, the best and most special one ever!
Keep up the good work, keep walking and working out so that you can teach Johnny Boy a lesson when you get back! (P.S....he'll be upset that we did that lap together yesterday)
Your Friend,
Ken
Happy Easter to you Dr. Huss! Glad to hear you are feeling stronger. Rest as much as you can! :)
ReplyDeleteRobert read about the hair falling out, he wants you to know , that's the in thing! Wear it proudly, just remember the sunblock :)
Love,
The Stouppes
Hey Rodster. Great to hear your filling better! It does get better! Trust me. Remember God made good looking heads bald for a reason, the ugly ones got covered with hair ;)
ReplyDeleteHi Dr. Huss,
ReplyDeleteHope you are feeling well today. Here is a little chuckle for you.
When Albert Einstein was making the rounds of the speaker's circuit, he usually found himself eagerly longing to get back to his laboratory work. One night Einstein's cauffeur (a man who somewhat resembled Einstein in looks & manner)was driving him to yet another rubber-chicken dinner, Einstein mentioned that he was tired of speechmaking.
"I have an idea, boss," said his chauffeur. "I've heard you give this speech so many times. I'll bet I could give it for you." Einstein laughed loudly and said, "Why not? Let's do it!"
When they arrive at the dinner, Einstein donned the chauffeur's cap and jacket and sat in the back of the room. The chauffeur gave a beautiful rendition of Einstein's speech and even answered a few questions expertly.
Then a supremely pompous professor asked an extremely esoteric question about anti-matter formation, digressing here and there to let everyone in the audience know that he was nobody's fool. Without missing a beat, the chauffeur fixed the professor with a steely stare and said, "Sir, the answer to that question is so simple that I will let my chauffeur, who is sitting in the back, answer it for me."
Take care, get your rest.
Hugs & love,
Janet
Hello there, we have been think of you guys and praying for your speedy recovery. Dylan has made Doc a picture and I will get it over there soon, of course it is a race track with bikes on it. I hope everyone had a great holiday. As always love and prayers, the forbesfam
ReplyDeleteHey Dr. Huss...
ReplyDeleteJust glad to know that you are home and recuperating... for now! My prayers continue for you and your family; looking forward to seeing your smilin' face.
God bless...
Patti
We're so proud of you, Rod! It's tough, but YOU ARE TOUGHER!!! Way to hang in there...we love you!
ReplyDeleteAlways~
Tami, Jim, Cooper and Cannon
Dear Dr.,
ReplyDeleteJust thinking of you and sending positive energy for your next round of chemo! We all miss you in the OR and can't wait for your return! It's just not the same without you!!!!!!!
Love and support,
Jules