Day #9 9 Down and 26 To Go

Day #9 Monday January 4,2010
A little house cleaning first. Happy New Year to everyone. Happy Birthday to my brother-in-law #72. Todd, we enjoyed having you for a week long visit. Just wish it was under better circumstances and better weather here in Portland. My Saints lost to Carolina but, they held out starters in preparation for the playoffs. Okay, back to the reason I started this blog. Today in Monday and because of January 1st, I had 3 days off of radiation. I think it helped a bit to have 3 days off. The side effects are still getting just a little worse each day but, anytime I can get 3 days off of RT, I will take it. The mucus in my mouth is really getting bad. I have to gorgle at least 8 times a day and also rinse with a prescription 5-6 times a day. First you try to get the mucus out then you try an calm down you mouth. It's a battle everyday. I am still able to drink just a few sips of a few items. Today I can sip on strawberry milk, ensure, and a little club soda. Who knows what it will be tomorrow.I have lost a few lbs. since this has all started. My last weigh in was 168. Back in August when this all started, I weighed in at 190. I wanted to lose a few lbs. but not like this. Kari is working her butt off you get me fatted up. She is doing what is right. I need to drink or eat anything I can. I need to put on a few lbs. I do 4 feedings a day with my stomach plug. I also give myself plenty of water after meds and after meals.
Well , I need to get a few winks now. I am feeling a little drained. More to come tomorrow
Day#9 9 Down and 26 To Go