Well today was supposed to be my second chemo treatment. However, I have come
down with a cold or something and they decided not to give me chemo until 2/18.
The doctor put me on antibiotics, but did say my blood work came back fine – my
immune system is not compromised. Also, they did a chest xray yesterday and
that came out fine. I had radiation and will continue radiation for the rest of
the week. Also, Medicare is giving the doctor a difficult time about one of the
chemo drugs he is using. It costs $9,000 a pop. The alternative has a side
effect of deteriorating one’s hearing – something I definitely don’t need. We’ll
see. They are still trying to get Medicare or a patient advocacy group to pay
for it. We do have secondary insurance. One would think we have the best
possible insurance situation!?
It has been raining here all day – even thundered a bit. I’ve been sleeping a
lot. The Lodge got some free tickets to a child pianist concert tonight at
College of Charleston. We are hoping to be able to attend. The doctor okay’d
it.
I decided not to go to the concert because I still feel like sh--. It's a shame because the pianist is a 14 year old prodogy and he will be playing some works by my favorite composers.
Sorry you aren't feeling the best, but we're all thinking about you and miss you at Drew. Most of the old gang is still there, but some new ones are popping up too. We had a rainy day yesterday too, but the sun is shining today. Maybe they will have a CD on the pianist you missed, it sounded like an enjoyable time. Bobbi & gang from Drew
ReplyDeleteThanks, Bobbi. Have you heard anything from Nelson? I talked to him this weekend and he was supposed to have some more test yesterday. My regards to the gang at Drew. Wish I were there!
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No we haven't heard from Nelson. It's just not the same without you two. James & I are trying to keep the corner going. Gladys still is out with pneumonia. Theresa says hey, she finally got back yesterday. Not to worry about the hair, you'll fit right in!! No shaving, they'll envy you! Best to you & Terry.......Bobbi & the Drew gang
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