8 January 2024
Sorry for not posting yesterday. I just wasn’t up to it. Covid has taken the wind out of my sails. I know some people have mild cases but this feels like anything but mild. It’s hit me like a ton of bricks. I’ve had every possible vaccination for Covid and I always wear a mask indoors, no matter where (except when I’m eating). I really can’t tell if Paxlovid is making a difference. Today is day 3 of 5 and I’m still weak, coughing, sneezing, and have a runny nose. The good news is there was no fever this morning. I know part of my reaction to Covid has to be due to the low state of my immune system with all the chemotherapy. I have no appetite but I’m forcing myself to eat.
Today has been spent canceling appointments. I canceled the 9:30 appointment for Herceptin tomorrow and the chiropractic appointment on Thursday. It’s iffy as to whether or not I have to cancel the January 12th MRI.
I also called Farah, assistant to Dr. Jellinger, the endocrinologist, about an alternative to the prescribed insulin pen. I’m waiting to hear back from her.
I’m on the phone now with Hollywood Chrysler Jeep. So far, I’ve been sent into a continuous phone loop, made contact with a human and gave him my name, type of jeep, and put on hold and then disconnected. I’m on my third try. Apparently, the original service rep is in today and I’ve been promised she is going to call me back shortly. Right!
I had a nice conversation with an old Coastie buddy, Chip this afternoon. It’s always good talking with him. We commiserated over our failing bodies. The expression “Getting old ain’t for sissies” really applies. I don’t know how my parents managed.
I did manage to put in an order for Whole Foods delivery. I’m just waiting to hear when the delivery will be. Nothing fancy – just my morning basics – fruit and yogurt. Whole Foods has just informed me they are four stops away.
I almost forgot to get my “giving” out of the way this month. I make all my charitable donations at one time – in January. I get so many solicitations for donations throughout the year. One year I realized I had sent two donations in for one charitable organization because of the solicitations. Now, I only give in the month of January for the whole year.
So far, I give to the ACLU, Sierra Club, Stonewall Library, Equality Florida, HRC, Yellowstone Foundation, Lambda Legal, WPBT2, National Park Foundation and WLRN. That totals up to $715 this year. I’ve noticed their suggested donation creeps up every year. If you gave $50 last year, they encourage $75 this year.
OK, I’m tired. Back to bed.
Stay tuned!
