Today was my first official day back to work, albeit only 2 hrs. I will be broken in slowly for 2 hrs a day for 2 weeks and 4hrs a day for 2 weeks and then into full time hrs again in August. My body feels strong so I have no worries about keeping up. There's part of me that wants to prove to cancer that I can come back stronger then before so Fuck-you cancer. The fact that I won't be able to spend every hour with my daughters is the only downfall about going back to work. On the other hand I wasn't sure 6 months ago If I'd have much longer to live. So all is good on the mental side of things right now. Eating healthy continues as scheduled and kinda has become a hobby of mine, looking for healthy recipes and such. If anyone has some cancer fighting recipes send them along I prefer low fat if possible!
I spent some time in Windsor and was able to fish with my dad and golf with my sister. Also we had a grade school reunion with my old classmates from St. John Vianney. It was a blast from the past since I haven't seen some of my classmates in 25 yrs. It was great to see all of you!
Health wise nothing to report other then I'm always touching the lymph nodes in my armpits. After all that's where my cancer appeared. Good news is I don't feel anything, bad news is that feeling nothing doesn't tell me shit. Only a CAT scan can tell me if it's growing again. No CAT scan until October, but I do have maintenance chemo July 16th.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Fun Times!!!
Well I continue on with life almost as normal. I had a fantastic time on my golf trip in Michigan. 5 days of nothing but golf and fun. I tried do drink moderately, but I did manage to over do it Thursday night, which resulted in dry heaves for an hour or so Thursday night. On a lighter note I shot my best round a 74 at Eagle Glen Friday morning. I have to say I struggled Saturday and Sunday and I think it was because I was tired. It showed in my scores 88 on Saturday and 89 Sunday. Which sucked because I was in the seventies the first three days. I guess partying till 2am for a recovering chemo patient was a bit much, especially waking up at 7am. Anyhow it was great to see the guys on the golf trip... These 19 guys were a great support when I was diagnosed with cancer. They didn't cut me any slack on the golf course, no special treatment for cancer boy. I wouldn't have it any other way thanks guys!
As far as work is concerned.... I've decided that June 28th is going to be my return date. I have mixed emotions about going back. I've had the girls all to myself for the last month and it's been the best time of my life. Knowing that I can keep up with a 2yr old and 4yr old everyday as well as doing the house cleaning,laundry, and cooking supper is a fantastic test for work. Actually this is much harder then my job but more rewarding. Daddy loves his girls the love of my life.... On the flip side I'm excited to hang with the guys at work, I've always enjoyed my job and just being with the guys. I don't have to tell you about all they've done for me! With the girls daycare opening up a spot June 28th everything has come together nicely, so it's time to head back to work.
I was invited by my bosses daughter to shave her head. She was donating her hair for wigs and she raised over a thousand dollars in donations. Before I shaved her head I did a speech on my journey with cancer... My wife said it was good, I can't remember it I was to nervous. Thanks Amanda for inviting me, your contributions are so appreciated.
Medically speaking I don't have much right now, My next appointment is a checkup Thursday July 15th. On the 16th I'll do my maintenance chemo! I'll probably have a date for my next CAT scan on that weekend also.
Physically I feel strong and well. The healthy eating continues as well as the exercise. I have so much energy it is incredible. 218lbs was my last weigh in, pretty good considering I was a sloppy 254 after chemo in April. I can actually jog on the treadmill for 20 minutes at a time. I couldn't do over a minute when I started. I've almost doubled what I was weight lifting when I started so strength is recovering fast!
I had another stupid cancer gathering at Chaucers Pub in London and it was fun. It's becoming harder to hang out with my cancer buddies now that I have the girls alone during the week. I try to make it a point to hang with them once a week.
In August I have camping with the family and my trip to Vancouver!
As far as work is concerned.... I've decided that June 28th is going to be my return date. I have mixed emotions about going back. I've had the girls all to myself for the last month and it's been the best time of my life. Knowing that I can keep up with a 2yr old and 4yr old everyday as well as doing the house cleaning,laundry, and cooking supper is a fantastic test for work. Actually this is much harder then my job but more rewarding. Daddy loves his girls the love of my life.... On the flip side I'm excited to hang with the guys at work, I've always enjoyed my job and just being with the guys. I don't have to tell you about all they've done for me! With the girls daycare opening up a spot June 28th everything has come together nicely, so it's time to head back to work.
I was invited by my bosses daughter to shave her head. She was donating her hair for wigs and she raised over a thousand dollars in donations. Before I shaved her head I did a speech on my journey with cancer... My wife said it was good, I can't remember it I was to nervous. Thanks Amanda for inviting me, your contributions are so appreciated.
Medically speaking I don't have much right now, My next appointment is a checkup Thursday July 15th. On the 16th I'll do my maintenance chemo! I'll probably have a date for my next CAT scan on that weekend also.
Physically I feel strong and well. The healthy eating continues as well as the exercise. I have so much energy it is incredible. 218lbs was my last weigh in, pretty good considering I was a sloppy 254 after chemo in April. I can actually jog on the treadmill for 20 minutes at a time. I couldn't do over a minute when I started. I've almost doubled what I was weight lifting when I started so strength is recovering fast!
I had another stupid cancer gathering at Chaucers Pub in London and it was fun. It's becoming harder to hang out with my cancer buddies now that I have the girls alone during the week. I try to make it a point to hang with them once a week.
In August I have camping with the family and my trip to Vancouver!
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