Tomorrow at 8 a.m. I'll get my first treatment. I have to admit I'm kind of nervous but I have hopes that this will produce some positive results. My younger daughter, Andrea, will go with me the first time, and from there on I expect to cycle to and from since the UW hosp is so close. I am having a bit more pain in the back, but meds take care of it. On the good side, the Tour de France is broadcast live at 5:30 every day here, and so far the oxycodone wears off just in time to get me up to enjoy Lance, Alberto and the rest of the Astana crew. The next few days should be very exciting. I think Contador is going to be the final winner, but Lance is doing great and you never can tell in the Alps.
Interesting anecdote regarding pain killers....when I was at the new Cafe with friends last weekend I think I had taken maybe one oxycodone too many and at one point while trying to introduce friends from Portland to my granddaughter forgot or mixed up all their names!!! How embarrassing - you know who you are, thanks for being patient with me! Now I have visitors wear "HI, My Name Is.." badges ;-)
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Aloha Ray,
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you've progressed. We have in common (at least) an interest in cycling, fly-fishing, and melanoma. Been watching every minute of the tour, and have to agree that Contador looks the strongest. All the best to you as you start radiation, which I went through this Spring.
Paul Lyons
Hey there Ray - just want you to know I'll be sending you positive vibes from the East Coast all day tomorrow. I'm in NY for two weeks, and plan to hook up with Frank & Sue Ann later this week. We will send you a collective "GET WELL SOON" toast many times over when we clink our glasses full of "what ever"
ReplyDeleteXXOO Cindy