After the chemo rematch began, Monday, I didn't know what to expect this week. Well, I'm pleased to report this has been by far the fastest recovery I've experienced from the chemo. I've already worked out twice this week and am really working on what I eat to avoid to much corticosteroid weight gain. Dosing that down has helped too. I'm a solid 208 lbs as of this morning. Ordinarily that would stress me out, but I need all the buffer weight I can get, especially muscle. Working out has helped my energy and stress levels, which shouldn't surprise anyone of even modest intelligence. Sometimes it's tough to overcome the fatigue and actually get moving/exercising. Once I get moving though, it's full tilt boogie (a little Janis Joplin reference for you...you're welcome).
So my spirits are good, my body feels good, and I've been renewing and solidifying a lot of current and old friendships lately. I really feel good and am still planning on whipping this beast and going to nursing school to be a chemotherapy nurse. Never quit. Ever. And now, shiny keys:
Glad to hear that things are going well, Mike!
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I definitely feel the same way about exercise. Keep it up! :)
ReplyDeleteThat's great news, keep it up, Mike!!
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