josigirl13
josigirl13's Cancer Blog
August 26, 2007
I am finally home! I left Sutter on Wednesday afternoon and was relieved to see my bed. It felt weird being in the world after so long. I realized how weak I became this month while climbing the 5 short stairs on my porch…felt like climbing everest. I have been pretty much crashed out since I got home. I move from sleeping in my bed to sleeping on my couch back to bed again. My mouth continues to get better every day. Today I had oatmeal for breakfast and a tuna sandwich for lunch; the first day have really had solid foods. I woke up famished and craving something real to eat. I think today is also the first day I didn’t sleep the whole day. I took a couple of naps but found the time and energy to chat with mom on the porch, watch her put together her screen painting, and now I have finally found the energy and the words to blog.
I think this chemo is affecting my hormones as well. My body has no ability to regulate its temperature, so I spend most of the day sweating under a fuzzy blanket which is better than freezing my buns off with the air conditioning. I just feel sweaty and clammy all the time. And I have bouts of sweating for no reason which I am told is like hot flashes for menopausal women…ahh the joys of cancer.
On a happier note, the guys from Sears came to deliver my washer/dryer today and the contracter will be here to install it on Tuesday. no more laundromat! :) My doctor is on vacation until wednesday, so no more appointments or blood tests until thursday. Can you believe that guy? Going on vacation while I’m sick?? :) He says he will not start me on the next round of chemo until I am totally recovered from this one. So I am looking forward to a nice long break from the hospital and the chemo, and he says the next round is the easiest so I am looking forward to that.
Much love to all of you who hung in there with me this month! It was a rough one, and there was not much blogging going on. This month will be better!
peace, love, and healing,
Josi
Thanks for your support - 
Hi Josi
I am so happy to hear you are home, now with your own laundry,hunger and strength stirring within you, small things can be the best! Jan
It was great to talk to you the other night! Glad you’re starting to feel a little better and you get a break from the doc for a few days! Thinking of you!
I am so glad you are home again. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Glad to hear you are back at home and blogging again!
Hello josi glad to see you are home.
Its always good to sleep in your own bed I know when I was in the hospital I did not really sleep that well.So hang in there. Have a restfull labor day holiday.
Ps there is going to be a specila on tlc 8/7pm central wednesday called “crazy sexy cancer” about 5 women and there battles with cancer I cant wait to see it maybe it will bring more awareness to the cause!
Hugs and kisses Kara
Hiya Josi! I am so glad to hear that you are finally home and feeling better. Yay for tuna sandwiches and your sores disappearing. I found a cafe in Golden Hill that makes a fantastic tuna sandwhich and they have cupcakes too. Maybe I can figure out a way to send you a cupcake now that your appetite it back (i have a feeling that the tuna will not travel so well). :) Stay strong and I am sending lots of good vibes from SD!
Hey Josi I am so glad you are home that is great I would love to come over one night and cook you dinner please let me know, I am an excellent cook!
congratulations… I am going to bless from miles away, your tuna fish sandwiches. Glad you are doing better. I bought one of those rice a roni mixes last week at the ralphs downtown and thought of you making sunday dinners. Miss you.