It's a new day

Hi all,
Feeling a million times better and apart from being weaker than usual, I almost feel normal! After my horrendous GI tract issues that came to an end on Thursday, I have been feeling a ton better. Remaining side effects include mouth soreness (minor not really that bad) and the occasional nosebleed (low platelets). I didn't really have that horrible taste in my mouth this time... just for the first 5 days or so.

Some good news... when I saw my oncologist this past Thursday, he told me that he could barely feel my tumor anymore. The chemo is kicking its butt! Woohoo! To be honest, a small part of me was scared that the chemo wouldn't work... I saw my mom go through one chemo regimen after the next without any results and well, this sort of stuck in my mind... But thank goodness that the chemo that is kicking my butt is working!

I got out for a 20 mile ride along the Pacific Coast Highway yesterday and I was pretty happy that although I had to do most hills in my granny gear, I didn't need to walk them. Today, I went to 24hr fitness for yoga. Here I was thinking... great, I'll get some stretching and relaxing in... but cripes, I ended up in the Power Yoga class. Well, I took it as easy as I could but that was some workout.

Sorry, I don't have a picture of me in my new wig yet, but I'll get around to it. I'll probably only wear the wig to work (occasionally, because it's not that comfortable) and maybe out on occasion. Mostly i wear hats and scarves. I remember the lady i got the wig from telling me that perhaps I would want to get a second wig so that I could exercise in one (meaning sweat in one) and keep the other cleaner. Who would exercise in a wig?! If I'm going to exercise, I am definitely NOT wearing a wig! I'll be lucky if I wear anything on my head.

Well, I expect the next week to be better than last. I am off to Lake Tahoe this Thursday until Monday for some serious R&R. Yippee!

Thanks again for the notes of support. Much appreciated.
Maureen