4-2-16
Saw Dr. Abonour last Wednesday. One of the blood test readings is a bit out of recommended, but nothing like it has been in the past. Consequently, the chemo-steroid treatments will continue in abeyance until I see Dr. A. again on 4-27. I expect the infusions will resume that day.
Saw Dr. Hillis, my cardiologist, yesterday. The port access mitral valve repair eliminated my heart murmur. Usually notice of such comes after a few months; for me, there may be no such notice since I was never aware of the murmur but by EKG's - I had no physical notice. I see my surgeon, Dr. Heimansohn, on April 14.
Having cancer and a heart problem at the same time sounds daunting. For the cancer, however, despite the feet discomfort and fatigue problems, the most difficult aspect has been the ups and downs from the steroids, not obvious to an observer.
For the heart problem, if I keep my shirt on to hide the scar on my right upper chest, there is no obvious problem to an observer. But the recovery from the surgery will be slow, very slow, limiting my activity. Again, much fatigue, but for me the most difficult restriction is no driving, which means Mary Ann has to haul me about. She is a good driver, but I would be unhappy having anyone hauling me. I hope Dr. Heimansohn will lift that restriction on 4-14. Then, I should be able to live with the expected 2 to 4 months recovery. I doubt I will ever be permitted to vacuum but I may be able to swing a golf club in the Fall.
It is now just past 3:00am here, time for my first nap of the day.
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