Just wanted to give u an update - I am scheduled for the procedure finally, it is now confirmed for Monday @ 10:30a at Sloan Kettering on York Avenue & 67th Street. This is the Hospital Location, I was there b4. It's an in & out thing, I get there and have some tests/blood work then the procedure. They do put me to sleep, so i recuperate on site then come home at the end of the day. It should be fine. This is the scope that will allow the Dr's to properly analyze the tumor and create the treatment plan for me. Apparently they also are able to get a good "close up" look at the situation!
The tough part is that I can't eat before the operation LOL
Things are going ok, the horrible sick feeling I had keeps receding each day, I would have to say that it's almost gone. It leaves me with my other symptoms which is nausea and pains in chest area. I have a good medication for the Nausea. I have a lot of fatigue but I am staying awake all day pretty much everyday. I am experiencing some pretty quick weight loss, which does make me upset. I look forward to working with a nutritionist on that issue. I am also looking forward to going back to a gym and getting more exercise, I do make sure i walk each day, but I want some resistance training in addition to the cardio. Keep my muscle tone.
I don't have a gym membership now but Mary directed me to the Lance Armstrong "livestrong.com" site. It seems they have a program with the YMCA where Cancer folks can have a membership and also some Trainer/Physical therapist free or for a very small fee- there is a beautiful Y in Huntington, i am hoping they participate!
Although i am doing a pretty fair job of coping with my diagnosis, It was clear that I will need a therapist, I was concerned about the expenses of what could probably be weekly visits at least initially since My Health Insurance does not cover Mental Health Doctors :(. We were referred to cancercare.org and through a program funded by the United way they provide therapy to cancer patients totally cost-free. The Therapists are all Oncology specialists and they have an office on Long Island in Woodbury! So this is the best News of the day!! They are contacting me on Monday.
So the beat goes on, all's good! Thanks everyone for all your help love & support!
Love - J
ps: Heres a photo of my copilot in the car today, he got the last of his "puppy-shots" at the vet.
John Rampone
johnramp@comcast.net
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