Hi there,
Just a quick update. With the exception of one day (this past Sunday), I have still been feeling good. No sore throats, lung pain, etc. Still have the bone pain from the Neutropenia (not from injections for those that know about Neupogen or GCSF; I do not take GCSF regularly-only for emergencies). I still have pain medications for the bone pain, which I take. My energy levels have been pretty good too. Still exercising regularly and trying to get enough sleep.
On Sunday, I was really tired and weak. Just pure exhaustion. But, nothing else. And, the fact that I bounced back in one day is exciting! That usually doesn't happen!
Hope you are doing well. Have a great day everyone.
Kat
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Feeling good......continues
Hi everyone,
Hope everyone has been keeping up with their resolutions! Make sure to tell someone your goal-it will increase the odds of making it stick!
Well, I continue to feel better. (Knock on wood) I am still eating well, exercising, and trying to take care of myself by resting when needed, taking vitamins, and not giving up on aspirations (some new ones; trying not to dwell on past ones in case they do not happen). I am also taking the herbs that I received-I mix the powder in protein shakes so, that may be helping me to feel good as well.
No sore throats, fevers, lung pain. I have had minimal to moderate bone pain and I am down to 2 pain pills a day! Yeah! I was taking 3 in the late fall.
In all honesty, I am waiting for the 'shoe to fall' should I say. Meaning, this won't last and I will start to decline....again. (insert sad face). I felt good last fall and then declined-so part of me feels it will occur again. I guess time will tell. The other part of me is angry with myself for giving up on the herbs and not caring about what I ate-because I can tell it does make a difference. Perhaps I was getting sick this past fall and thought it was 'just the Neutropenia' and so gave up.
Well, I am going to try to not do that anymore! I need to think positively! And think that I will continue to feel good. I realize that the neutropenia will always be there-and I will get sick from time to time but I am trying not to dwell on it. I have dreams and aspirations that I want to achieve-and I AM WORTH IT! Ya, I said it :)
Thanks again for reading. Have a great night, day, week!
Kat
Hope everyone has been keeping up with their resolutions! Make sure to tell someone your goal-it will increase the odds of making it stick!
Well, I continue to feel better. (Knock on wood) I am still eating well, exercising, and trying to take care of myself by resting when needed, taking vitamins, and not giving up on aspirations (some new ones; trying not to dwell on past ones in case they do not happen). I am also taking the herbs that I received-I mix the powder in protein shakes so, that may be helping me to feel good as well.
No sore throats, fevers, lung pain. I have had minimal to moderate bone pain and I am down to 2 pain pills a day! Yeah! I was taking 3 in the late fall.
In all honesty, I am waiting for the 'shoe to fall' should I say. Meaning, this won't last and I will start to decline....again. (insert sad face). I felt good last fall and then declined-so part of me feels it will occur again. I guess time will tell. The other part of me is angry with myself for giving up on the herbs and not caring about what I ate-because I can tell it does make a difference. Perhaps I was getting sick this past fall and thought it was 'just the Neutropenia' and so gave up.
Well, I am going to try to not do that anymore! I need to think positively! And think that I will continue to feel good. I realize that the neutropenia will always be there-and I will get sick from time to time but I am trying not to dwell on it. I have dreams and aspirations that I want to achieve-and I AM WORTH IT! Ya, I said it :)
Thanks again for reading. Have a great night, day, week!
Kat
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Eating Well....Exercise.....Energy...
Hello again everyone,
Hope your 2012 is off to a good start.
I totally made up the 3 E's as I wrote this! he he!
I have continued to feel well. I have started logging the food I eat this year to make sure that I am within the limits of fiber and saturated fat (my cholesterol was a little high, so just watching what I eat). I have cut way down on cheese. :( I love cheese-but wow, it does have a lot of saturated fat in it. And, with all the fruits and vegetables I have been eating every day & the good grains-I surpass the daily recommended fiber. So, that's good! Trying to eliminate most of the bad starches and limit sugar. With doing all those things-my calorie intake and percentages of fat, carbs, and protein has been good! (protein could be a little higher-but I try!) Hard to do when you are a vegetarian. I have a protein shake almost daily-that's where I had the powdered herbs. And, I am learning to make more recipes with beans and lentils! So many good recipes out there!
I have continued exercising. I am using the elliptical probably 3-4 times a week and also doing some exercise on our xbox (Your Shape). It really works your muscles and gives you a great workout. I have stayed away from the gym for a couple weeks due to the increase in the number of people that go at the start of each year. I do MISS the pool! I LOVE water, swimming, etc. I told my husband that he has to let me know when the crowd is less so I can go back!
There have been 2 days this past week where I have literally FORGOT to take my pain meds. Let me just say-YAHOO!! I couldn't believe it when I remembered. And, I forgot because I did not have any bone pain until mid-afternoon! YAHOO! I am down to 2 pain pills/day which is great. Before the holiday season, I was taking 3 pills/day and it wasn't taking care of all the pain (most of it though).
I have done some other things that may be helping. I guess we will see. I am working 2 days/week from home. That helps with not being around so many people all the time. Perhaps it gives my body a break. If I continue to feel better, perhaps I will go back to 1 day/week and see how it goes. I really am a people person so I like going to work. Second, I am making sure I get enough sleep. I am also making sure that I do things I love-spend time with family, spend time with friends, read, write, etc. I am also going to try to start knitting again. We'll see how it goes with the hand pain-sometimes after using my hands a lot-the bones/muscles hurt a lot in my hands (happens after typing for hours too).
My throat has been great for days!! YAHOO! And, I woke up with lung pain today-but that is a first in a couple days too. It's gone now.
Well, I guess I just wanted to give you an update. And, let you know that 'Eating well, exercise, and balancing rest/play' does help. I realize that my Neutrophil count is probably low and so I am still careful around those who are ill and around groups of people-but I LOVE feeling good. It hasn't happened for this many days this past year-so I am really GRATEFUL! (And, don't take it for granted).
I wish all of you the best too! I hope you are well and feeling good.
Thanks for reading. Best to you this 2012!
Kat
Hope your 2012 is off to a good start.
I totally made up the 3 E's as I wrote this! he he!
I have continued to feel well. I have started logging the food I eat this year to make sure that I am within the limits of fiber and saturated fat (my cholesterol was a little high, so just watching what I eat). I have cut way down on cheese. :( I love cheese-but wow, it does have a lot of saturated fat in it. And, with all the fruits and vegetables I have been eating every day & the good grains-I surpass the daily recommended fiber. So, that's good! Trying to eliminate most of the bad starches and limit sugar. With doing all those things-my calorie intake and percentages of fat, carbs, and protein has been good! (protein could be a little higher-but I try!) Hard to do when you are a vegetarian. I have a protein shake almost daily-that's where I had the powdered herbs. And, I am learning to make more recipes with beans and lentils! So many good recipes out there!
I have continued exercising. I am using the elliptical probably 3-4 times a week and also doing some exercise on our xbox (Your Shape). It really works your muscles and gives you a great workout. I have stayed away from the gym for a couple weeks due to the increase in the number of people that go at the start of each year. I do MISS the pool! I LOVE water, swimming, etc. I told my husband that he has to let me know when the crowd is less so I can go back!
There have been 2 days this past week where I have literally FORGOT to take my pain meds. Let me just say-YAHOO!! I couldn't believe it when I remembered. And, I forgot because I did not have any bone pain until mid-afternoon! YAHOO! I am down to 2 pain pills/day which is great. Before the holiday season, I was taking 3 pills/day and it wasn't taking care of all the pain (most of it though).
I have done some other things that may be helping. I guess we will see. I am working 2 days/week from home. That helps with not being around so many people all the time. Perhaps it gives my body a break. If I continue to feel better, perhaps I will go back to 1 day/week and see how it goes. I really am a people person so I like going to work. Second, I am making sure I get enough sleep. I am also making sure that I do things I love-spend time with family, spend time with friends, read, write, etc. I am also going to try to start knitting again. We'll see how it goes with the hand pain-sometimes after using my hands a lot-the bones/muscles hurt a lot in my hands (happens after typing for hours too).
My throat has been great for days!! YAHOO! And, I woke up with lung pain today-but that is a first in a couple days too. It's gone now.
Well, I guess I just wanted to give you an update. And, let you know that 'Eating well, exercise, and balancing rest/play' does help. I realize that my Neutrophil count is probably low and so I am still careful around those who are ill and around groups of people-but I LOVE feeling good. It hasn't happened for this many days this past year-so I am really GRATEFUL! (And, don't take it for granted).
I wish all of you the best too! I hope you are well and feeling good.
Thanks for reading. Best to you this 2012!
Kat
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Happy New Year 2012
Hi everyone,
I apologize for not posting for some time. I realized I had not done any posts in December and I am sorry about that. Busy..yes. I was ill a couple of times but recovered quickly. I hope that everyone had a great and healthy start to the new year!
I have been feeling rather good the last week. I changed my eating habits and started to eat healthy again-limiting the bad carbs and saturated fats and increasing the fruits and vegetables. I am also making sure I eat plenty of protein and am using the herbs again that the acupuncturist gave me. I am still not eating meat. I was eating this way a while ago-and then got sick and then depressed-and thought, why eat well-it doesn't matter. But, IT DOES! I have continued the exercise, getting enough sleep, washing hands, staying away from those who are sick, etc.
This New Years, I tried to write down some new resolutions and work on a 5 Year plan for my life (I guess they way you should have one :) ). Anyway, it was difficult to write! I have recently lost some dreams I had and I am having trouble coming up with some new ones-so I have left it blank-intentionally-so that I can just figure it out all in due time. I am going to try to keep an open mind and positive outlook. And, just think about what it is I want. In the meantime, I have started a bucket list-and that has been interesting-and fun! I think everyone should have one.
To the person who sent me a message in November. Please accept my apologies. I did not see it until today. I would LOVE to get in touch with you somehow. But, your message does not include any way to get a hold of you. If you write again and leave me your email, I promise to write :) I am thinking about you and hope you are doing well.
To everyone-here's to a great and healthy 2012!
Best wishes,
Kat
I apologize for not posting for some time. I realized I had not done any posts in December and I am sorry about that. Busy..yes. I was ill a couple of times but recovered quickly. I hope that everyone had a great and healthy start to the new year!
I have been feeling rather good the last week. I changed my eating habits and started to eat healthy again-limiting the bad carbs and saturated fats and increasing the fruits and vegetables. I am also making sure I eat plenty of protein and am using the herbs again that the acupuncturist gave me. I am still not eating meat. I was eating this way a while ago-and then got sick and then depressed-and thought, why eat well-it doesn't matter. But, IT DOES! I have continued the exercise, getting enough sleep, washing hands, staying away from those who are sick, etc.
This New Years, I tried to write down some new resolutions and work on a 5 Year plan for my life (I guess they way you should have one :) ). Anyway, it was difficult to write! I have recently lost some dreams I had and I am having trouble coming up with some new ones-so I have left it blank-intentionally-so that I can just figure it out all in due time. I am going to try to keep an open mind and positive outlook. And, just think about what it is I want. In the meantime, I have started a bucket list-and that has been interesting-and fun! I think everyone should have one.
To the person who sent me a message in November. Please accept my apologies. I did not see it until today. I would LOVE to get in touch with you somehow. But, your message does not include any way to get a hold of you. If you write again and leave me your email, I promise to write :) I am thinking about you and hope you are doing well.
To everyone-here's to a great and healthy 2012!
Best wishes,
Kat
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