08:20
I slept very well, and am wide awake now with no desire to take a nap. We need to follow the pill plan that works well for sleep.
Today the phantom pain is less. It is constsnt, and definitely there, but I really think it is getting less.
I also need to blog more during the day, as I seem to be more depressed in the evening and before bed.
I just had a good breakfast. Egg and broccoli. Yummy.
Now to get ready for my epic journey to the Phlebotomist, and back.
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17:00
I went to the plebotomist, and then to the coffee shop nearby. My left shoulder was complaining, so I decided to read my book till Maddie could collect me. I only crutched 1.16km (.7mi)
Then I drove by myself to the tire place to have our new cars tires all checked.
Then I went to the bank to increase the amount I can send electronically each month,
Then I went to a local wheelchair shop to see what they have. For R3200 ($230) I can get a wheelchair with movable arm rests, removable wheels, and fold-able aluminum frame.
The wheelchair that we looked at a few days ago has all that, plus a longer seat to support my stump, variable CG adjustment, a much better armrest arrangement, and better front casters. I can also pick spokes or mag wheel, and pneumatic tire or solid tire for no charge. But this wheelchair costs R9800 ($710)
We will see whats available in George first.
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22:45
Once again we fail to have an early night.
Chemo is at 09:15, so we have to leave by 08:30 and get up at some time that I don't even want to know about.
Right after chemo is the Wound Care Lady. I hope the chemo is an easy one.
I also want to see if I can drive home after the chemo.
Usually right after chemo I am still half out. I used to have a big breakfast, then drive home. The sleep usually hits a few hours after the chemo. So there should be a one or two hour window for me to drive in.
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