Hi Everybody,
I’m in the middle of my 3rd Chemo treatment and I am very happy to report that I feel better than ever before. I changed my pain medication slightly which has seemed to make a big difference. I’ve been taking 5mg of Oxycodone every 3 hours along with Tylenol. This was OK during the day but to set an alarm to wait up every 3 hours during the night was making for a good night’s sleep nearly impossible. So, starting this past Monday, I started taking 20mg of Oxycontin (a time-release pill) before going to bed which lasts for 12 hours, and then taking the Oxycodone every 3 hours during the day. So far, so good! Additionally, the Pain Management Team has been able to get me in on Friday to perform a Celiac Plexus Block, which will block the pain without popping all these pills. It works for most people so fingers crossed it will work for me.
On Saturday, Keiko and I are off to Martha’s Vineyard for a week for a change of scenery and to give Amy a break from nursing duties. I’m hoping to meet up with my many friends there in a Covid safe way.
I cannot overstate the joy, laughs and insightful thoughts everyone has been sending me, so once again … THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Highlights of the Week:
My new best friend is the marijuana pen...eating is much more fun when you have the munchies!
My favorite Christmas stocking stuffer from my daughter is the Pancreas Dammit Doll. Even though I’m a Buddhist, everything needs to be punched in the face every once in a while.
A bunch of the ladies that I was playing Pickleball with came over on New Year Days … they are the sweetest bunch.
With much thanks and gratitude,
Mas
Mas Kimball
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“The moment you think only of yourself, the focus of your whole mind narrows, and because of this narrow focus uncomfortable things can appear huge and bring you fear, discomfort, and a sense of feeling overwhelmed by misery. The moment you think of others with a sense of caring, however, your mind widens. Within that wide angle, your own problems appear to be of no significance, and this makes a big difference.”
- The Dalai Lama
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