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March 30th - 3:00am - non sleep mode

Well since I can’t sleep, I’m reeled out, and can’t pass the Toon Blast level, I might as write. As we know I passed through chemo on March 25th. But I did a little cheating to get there. 

In order for my chemo to go through, my oxygen levels had to be above 90.  I had been doing deep breathing techniques (in through the nose out the mouth) and using a spirometer to try to improve my breathing during the week. 

We left Cortez for the hour drive to Durango and I wore the oxygen even though I had not been wearing it during the prior days and only to sleep. Then I had Murray drop me at the door so I wouldn’t expend much energy or breath.  We got back to the room. The nurse put the pulse ox on and I was satting at 89. As she was putting on the BP cuff I did a quick 2 deep breaths and brought it up to 93. She recorded 92.  Woohoo I’m getting chemo. You don’t hear that often. 

I unfortunately did not get my normal cubby hole and the seating otherwise sucks for your caregiver to hang, but it was fine. Murray read his book and I did postcrossing. I also tried not to look at the person across from me because he looked miserable and about to puke. And boom chemo was over. No big fan fare. No ringing of a bell.  Just see you and out the door we went.  

I stayed on oxygen for two more days and honestly only at night.  I did short midafternoon walks and walks with the boys if I was feeling up to it. We turned in the oxygen and I got back to being a person - grocery store, hardware store, etc.  

I’m back at the park. I worked yesterday which was fine and keeps me from going insane of boredom. I am going to take it easy today and watch some basketball. My worst symptom right now is leg pain and non-sleep. A nap will be in order today. 

My next appointment is April 8th where they will map the radiation plan.  A couple weeks after that the radiation will be lasered into my body.  What will it hold?

Since I can’t sleep, it’s time to make the donuts (aka: bagels). 

Until next time…

PS: I’ve been sleeping with the window open and it is just marvelous as it helps with the night sweats thanks to the medication of steroids. And the desert smell is beautiful.