I feel good - na, na, na, na, na, na, na

I Got You - James Brown

I haven't been writing lately.   When I don't write in my blog, it usually means I'm feeling pretty good; I have energy: I can get busy.   So, that's where I'm at now.  Week two of treatment number six.

My treatment is going well and I feel somewhat guilty at times for feeling so good.  Shouldn't I be parked on the couch or in the bathroom?  I do have my down days and the couch has been getting much more use than it did in the past.   I now know how many TV channels I have and know that there is really nothing on.  So there are up and down days.  

When I have a side effect from the chemotherapy, it's a good thing.   It means the treatment is doing what it is expected to do.    So I can't complain about side effects.  I am thankful that they exist and just need to deal with them.

My energy level is lower than it was 4 weeks ago which is expected.    I've gone through another round of treatment but I didn't have the same intensity of pain as the first one on the new drugs.   It was manageable and I knew that it was temporary and it still allowed me to get out for short walks once or twice a day.  

I've noticed that I now walk slower.  It takes just that much more to put one foot in front of the other so things move slower.  Not even a soccer ball in front of me will quicken my pace.    Hills are a good challenge but I can feel gravity pulling me down.   They are still great though and a good challenge.   Imagine an old dog walking down the sidewalk and that's how I feel some days.   No rush, just plugging along but I'm getting it done.

My treatment is provided locally and I am fortunate to live close to the clinic so I can walk there and back.   And, yes, I do walk to and from treatment.   I know, I didn't think it would be possible but it's a short walk and after sitting for 6 hours in a hospital chair there's nothing better for the soul then stretching your legs, getting some fresh air and getting back into the world.     Actually, it's good therapy at any time, even now when you are sitting in front of your computer or smartphone.   So get out there but if you see me remember to slow your pace a bit to allow me to catch up.