Over the last week, my weight plunged to 114# after I developed a fever and had bouts with nausea and vomitting. It is pretty hard to drink of your own volition if your stomach feels bad. So I was not doing a very good job of keeping myself hydrated and consequently I couldn't eat either. But today I drank not 1, not 2, but 3 carnation instant breakfast drinks and then came to my weigh in here at the clinic. To my surprise my weight is back up to 121#. Yeah! That means I am slowly getting back the weight I lost from the chemo regimen and all the nausea.
My Dad and Lynn arrived last night after traveling up from Charleston. Dad was up first thing this morning making fried eggs and potatoes for breakfast. Tonight he is going to cook a fish dinner with green beans and cooked carrots. He's a great cook so I should be able to continue this upward trend on my weight during this week.
We had a great thunderstorm last evening with plenty of rain. Everything is so fresh and clean this morning. The plants look great too. Quig and I took a walk spying on the bluebirds and goldfinches and purple finches lighting in the field behind the house. The workers were out in full force this morning building, building, building on the new homes going up in the neighborhood.
Today my energy level is good, and I feel very rested, hopeful, and positive. I 've seen my woodpecker at the suet with his bright little red cap this morning. So I've had my highlight for the day.
1 comment:
At least you know you will be eating good this week. I'm so glad your appetite is back. Sounds like you have more energy too. It's good to read a happy blog!
Beth
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