Tuesday was an early appointment day. Had to be there for the next brain MRI at 7:30 am. Traffic was insane at that time, as the MRI facility is near a college campus. We made it just a few minutes behind. We got checked in and called back. I chose to wear clothes I hopefully wouldn’t have to change out of. Luckily, my choice was correct. One facility made me change into a hospital gown on the last one. I had to have my wife help me change in a small room. Not so easy from being in the wheelchair when going out. This facility allowed it. Thank goodness.
So the MRI was done in about 30 minutes, and the techs helped me up. I should have asked them to go easy, as I am still healing from the Kyphoplasty. The log roll method is preferred. The pain was brutal as they helped me sit up. No BLTs—bending, lifting, twisting. I sat up and put my back brace back on. The brace helps with the pressure on my spine. Strapped up and ready to go.
My patient portal sends reports before I see the ordering physician. So I read it. Scanxiety—remember that term? The MRI report was there! No growth, no changes, no angiogenesis, no hydrocephalus. All STABLE! Another stable MRI! I’ll take it! Of course, we would like to see Rudy shrinking, but stable is good—great even. I haven’t been on chemo since December. My last dose was the 11th of December. Since the fractures, my oncologist hasn’t ordered any chemo. One thing at a time to focus on.
I have a Zoom appointment with Dr. P. tomorrow, Thursday at 3 pm, to go over the results. I’m not looking forward to more chemo. It makes me so constipated and weak. I’m already in a weakened state. It’s been nice not having it.
I had some OT today. I have not been able to do the PT as of late with the fractures and healing from that. My PT guy is very understanding of this. OT showed me some seated resistance exercises just using my muscles and breathing. It actually makes me sweat. I accidentally sat a little too hard and fast after one standing exercise. He wasn’t too happy, and I assured him this wasn’t how I normally sit down. My legs got weak. He showed me some lift chairs, and I told him we couldn’t do those at this time with our kitties.
My youngest kitty, Chip, has been frequently going behind the reclining sofa for what reason I don’t know. Ever since the last hospital stay, Chip has been with me all day and night. He must sense something. I love that he has been with me all day and night in here, but it would be nice to see him. He does come out when a visitor comes by or the OT guy. Today, Chip came out from behind the sofa and watched as my OT guy showed me the exercises. When he was leaving, he went to pet Chip, and he rolled over, exposing his belly. Complete trust. Cats will not give their bellies to just anyone. They read the person and choose whether or not to expose themselves in that manner. The belly is a very sensitive and vulnerable area to them. I told the OT guy this was huge for them, and Chip trusts him. Then Chip let him pet the belly. What a good boy. I was so proud of him lol. Any way, that’s today’s update.
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~Bruce
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