19 - 21 Feb 2021

19 Feb 2021

The drive to UAB was thankfully uneventful.  Had to find parking since valet service was limited to first floor patients only (didn't know until arrival).

My second infusion therapy began.  First stop was lab work followed by seeing the NP.  She said the lab numbers were excellent!  This provided a little confidence that the treatments were/are not adversely impacting me.  

Then it was off to Pod-C and the process of chemo.  Then it was getting hooked up with the home pump for nearly 2 days of chemo.  

My nurse was great!

Overall, good day.  The UAB professionals were awesome! 

20 Feb 2021

Received a special card from Peter and Josette yesterday.  After a stressful day, it was so nice.  However, I would be remiss if I didn't mention a friend, JB, that was hit from behind while cycling.  He was extremely lucky to survive.  Glad he survived!

Felt well enough to walk despite the cool weather.

21 Feb 2021

After thinking (Saturday night) that my treatment wasn't so bad, my body spoke up.  Started to get very tired followed by some nausea.  By morning, constipation became an issue.  Then, the sphincter muscle gates opened up, seemingly delivering 2+ days of consumption.  Now feeling extremely weak.  Regardless, need to muster some strength and attitude to get a walk in and make progress in chores.  Above all, looking forward to pump removal and a bike ride in neighborhood.   

I did push a 3-mile walk ... exhausting. 

Around 2pm, the shackles of the infusion pump were removed.  After a brief nap and light yard work, got a shower and put on cycling kit.  By this time, Matthew stopped by before heading back to Pelham. Great to see him!  Then it was a couple of miles on the bike in the hood. Felt good, but was a bit wobbly at first. 

Glad to exchange ideas on tools with Matthew.  Then he was off to home.  Had salmon for dinner.  Watched a little TV and called it an evening.