One year ago this week was pretty light:
Monday, July 20th: At the doctor for a Neulasta injection. This was to boost the white blood cell count. In retrospect, this may not have been too effective. Ah, well. Better luck next time.
Thursday, July 23rd: Blood work at the doctor.
Friday, July 24th: Met with the surgeon to discuss putting in a port. Ports go in the chest and facilitate infusions by giving a direct route into a major vein near the heart. As I recall, I decided not to do this at first, but went back later and got one installed.
Monday, July 27th: Severe pain in my right leg resulted in an ultrasound of the leg, revealing a large blood clot (DVT). I started Lovenox injections to reduce the chances of additional blood clots. The pain and swelling from this clot was severe. It would be 6 months before I could walk any distance.
Needless to say, this July is much more fun. I walked four miles this morning with no pain, but a lot of perspiration!
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