Well, all the doctor’s appointments are done for now (yippee). The routine “stuff” all checked out OK–cholesterol, triglycerides, etc., were all good, and Dr. Reed sent me on my way to come back in 6 months for a check up. Dr. Haase (my surgeon) released me to Dr. Smith, as did Dr. McGahan, the radiation oncologist. This way, folks, I’ll only have 1 doctor following the care and I won’t spend all my time trying to keep up with who I see when ;-).

I’ve started the Zometa, which is the bone builder, and will do it once a month along with the Faslodex (the new hormone therapy). We just watch everything closely. As Dr. Smith says, most bone disease is caught because it’s symptom-related. So, while it doesn’t go away, we hope it lies dormant. That’s the goal–keep it in check. Most of the pain is gone–relatively speaking. I can walk pretty far now (yippee, I can walk the Mall!), mostly without limping. Certain chairs hurt, but I went and bought a lumbar support cushion that will hopefully help with that. Still not doing so well when driving, but we’re hoping that will resolve itself in a while.

We’re taking a few days off, to regroup and rest from all that’s been going on. Mike’s 99 year old Aunt Linda is in the hospital and slipping away. She could go any time, and probably will in the next week. She’s led a wonderful life, though, and we’re hoping she’s not suffering at all. Mike and I also have friends from home, a couple we knew, that have both been diagnosed with cancer in the last month or so. He has mouth cancer, and she has stomach cancer (origin unknown). So we’re keeping them in our thoughts and prayers. Big sigh…………………………………. Getting older isn’t for sissies, is it, guys?

The bathroom remodel trudges onward. After some glitches in design we think we’re back on track. We’ll finish it one of these days ;-). Hopefully before the holidays, lol.

I’ll be back in touch when I can. I’ll be away from the computer for a few days, just reading lots of good books and soaking up some good ol’ SC sunshine. Everyone have a restful week!

Thanks for all the prayers. We love you all! Anne