April 27, 2010

  • I am a cancer survivor!

    Well, here I am. I am through with chemo (HUZZAH!!), and feeling really good! I am looking forward to my energy level matching how good I am feeling, but this shall come in time. I lost a total of 71 pound during my illness, once my appetite came back I gained only 4 of those back. Today's weigh-in found me a pound and half lighter...another two and half pounds and I am back to the 71 I originally lost. I can see my second major goal so closely...250 pounds! I know I can do it...I fought cancer and won! So therefore, I can do this...piece of cake!

    I tracked my food and did really well! I did not make it to the treadmill as I ran around a lot this morning at work and it was too much. I have to remember to take things slowly. The chemo was hard on my body and it is going to take time to build up strength and stamina. My poor heart was palpitating way too much this morning and my bones on the outside of my upper legs (are those side thigh bones? Need to look it up) really hurt.

    I called and asked my doctor today when I can begin to take Zinc, Biotin and Fish Oil to help my hair grow back nice and thick and healthy. He said I can start anytime, so tomorrow I'll add those to my multivitamin and calcium pills. I cannot WAIT until my hair starts to grow back. I just don't do well bald! *LOL*

    So, today was a good day. I am consciously Sparking (I refer to Sparkpeople.com..my favorite "diet" site )again and look forward to all the joys and accomplished goals I have to look forward to in the future.

    Bright Blessings,
    Ame

Comments (3)

  •  Praise the God and Goddess!  Congratulations!  I am so happy for you!  This is GREAT news all around, cancer free and lost weight!  You go girl!  Please take it easy, I know you're anxious and happy to get back at things but you have to take little steps, especially when you are feeling good or having a good day that's when you get zapped!  You get a reminder that you over did it!  Please, Please becareful!?  Hope to see more good news and while I may not get on here much (I've become a Facebook addict)YOU are ALWAYS in my thoughts and Blessings!  If you have or are on Facebook (and don't feel obligated)look me up if you wanna, Dawn Conard Benner I would love to be friends with ya on there as well.  Take care ((((hugs lightly)))) Dawn

  • @mistressofmyfate - Thank you so much for your support! I added you as a friend on FB. I too am there way more than here(as in every day!) I'll look for you there! *hugs* Amethyst (aka Kim, Kimmie, Star, Katie)

  • I am sorry to see that you have been ill, but relieved to know that you have already conquered so much already.  As a Leo, I understand the need for lots of hair.  May yours grow as thick and rich as you continue down your path to better health.  Blessings to you. 

    Cat

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