Well, I went to see the orthopedic doctor for my crazy leg on Monday and discovered the I have lost 75% of muscle mass in my right leg (which is the one that had the femur radiated, but the femur bone looks fine). The PET scan did still show some cancer activity in my hip area. I have to start from square one with the leg which began with x-rays on Monday and an MRI on Tuesday, a physical therapy evaluation this coming Monday and then see the orthopedist again on Wednesday. So far, my insurance has authorized 6 physical therapy treatments to get started. The loss of so much muscle has really bummed me out because I feel I should have been starting this a long time ago. I could really use your prayers to get a lot of that muscle back, even though the orthopedic doctor says I definitely won't get all of it back. OUR GOD CAN DO MIRACLES!!!
The chemo has been fine. My neuropathy had been bad last week so they dropped my dose of Taxol down another 5% (which is a combined total of 25%) and my hands and feet have felt a little better yesterday and today.
This has been a long haul and I certainly appreciate all who continue to follow the blog and keep me in your prayers! In case it takes me a while to et back on, Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!
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Hi, Jana! That you continue blogging your progress is a great thing. You're right, only God knows everything about us. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration with your equally wonderful family.
ReplyDeleteAs always, my prayers for your full recovery remain constant. Take care and God bless you always.
Jana:
ReplyDeleteYou sure are on a roller coaster of health information. There always seems to be ups and downs you learn each time you have a Dr. visit. But, don't forget that God is in that seat right next to you with His bag of miracles. Whenever a little bad information comes, there are rays of sunshine....physical therapy to regain the muscle loss! Amen! It will take some real discipline to continue the exercises on your own after they show you what you need to do. Be faithful in your exercises like you are in your faith in God and your progress will be wonderful.
You still have hundreds of people praying for His healing powers in your life. Your upbeat attitude has played a huge part in my faith. It seems so easy for us to simply say...."Don't worry, God has a plan for you", but to live in wait of that plan is a terrifying, frustrating, painful thing to do. God has shown me, through you, what it really means to believe in Him.
Be patient, listen for His words of comfort. Praise Him for all the miracles you have experienced already. Remember to thank Him for the blessings you have had in your life.
May you and your family enjoy the real meaning behind Thanksgiving. May the love flow freely and the food nourish your body and soul. Our hearts are with you.
Hugs and love...Betty and the NY Gang!
DEAR JANA.
ReplyDeleteI WISH YOU A MERRY CRHISMAS AND A WONDERFUL AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR.
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