2 January 2024
The morning started out lousy. Like a broken record, I had no energy. So little energy, I called Joel to see if he could take me to my echocardiogram. So much for his extra vehicle sitting in my driveway. He was free and showed up at the house on time and delivered me a few minutes early. Holy Cross is in the process of shifting locations of departments so there were temporary signs indicating different specialities all over the place. It took a while before reception could contact the Non-invasive Cardiology Department but the same person who did my first one showed up to escort me to the second floor.
It was all over in 45 minutes. My echocardiogram is normal. I called Joel and he picked me up and we headed to the Garden Cafe located in the Garden Pharmacy. I treated him to breakfast.
What started out as an easy week fast became a busy one. On the way to the echocardiogram, Farah, Dr. Jellinger’s assistant (endocrinology) called to set up a blood draw tomorrow and an appointment with Dr. Jellinger at 2:30 that afternoon. I’m back off Jardiance. Looks like I may be heading the insulin route.
Once I got home, I noticed a voicemail from the Neurology Department at Holy Cross. They previously put me on a call list for any cancellations for my neurological appointment on 30 April. They had an opening for Thursday afternoon at 2:30 pm. I took it. I have a morning chiropractic appointment so that should work out. I need some information about this neuropathy. It’s driving me nuts. Friday is the hydration infusion at 2:15. I also assume I will get a phone call from Hollywood Chrysler Jeep about my jeep. Probably not. It’s assuming the part needed comes in tomorrow.
Hopefully between my hematology/oncologist, endocrinologist, and neurologist, someone can tell me (1) why I have periodic energy crashes (2) what’s the story on my peripheral neuropathy – permanent or not and (3) will I have to go on insulin with epipen injections into the stomach area of my torso.
January 9th is the last treatment listed for me. I have a call into the infusion center to schedule more Herceptin and hydration infusions. I think they limit it to a three month schedule. Hopefully, I’ll be able to keep the Tuesday time period for Herceptin and the Friday time period for the hydration infusion.
Oh yeah, I hate compression socks. My itching is back so it’s back to Allegra. It’s still cold in South Florida with the temperature currently a chilly 70°F. Whine, whine, whine!
I may have overdone it on the black-eyed peas. I made a huge pot of them. When I put them on to soak, they almost moved the lid off the top of the pot as they swelled. I’ll be eating them for the rest of the year. That and generating massive amounts of gas from eating them.
Stay tuned!