Monday, May 9, 2011

Latest Chemo Updates

Hello All,

My apologies for not updating you sooner, but there was really nothing to update. For the last several months I have been chemo free, which is AWESOME, but I have been battling a brutal cough that I just can't get rid of.....I have been to every possible doctor and so far none of them can figure it out. So I continue to cough - things could be worse.

COMMON had their Annual Meeting last week and everything went well, but it kicked my butt. I'm exhausted and for some reason I can't sleep. So while on-site I called Wayne and said I need to go to Marco...... so I am in fact on Marco enjoying the perfect Marco weather although the "Love Bugs" are out - oh well.

Monday, May 16 I will be back at Northwestern (YUCK) for some breathing tests (to deal with the coughing issue) and a CT of my chest, abdomen, pelvis and throat. Once I know the results so will you. I'm hoping for another three months free of chemo - man am I a greedy girl!!!

Anywho - for now I am enjoying Marco. The weather is perfect. There are only a few people here and instead of asking me about my hair these people are smart enough to say "love your hair", "your hair rocks" etc so I don't have to explain why I look like I'm trying to make a rock and roll statement. Gotta say the fo-hawk is totally growing on me.

Today was AWESOME. FINALLY my body did not betray me. I went for a walk on the beach and while a couple of olds still passed me I was able to walk for 1 hour and 20 minutes on the beach and I'm not in pain - YEAH BODY - FINALLY YOU LOVE ME AGAIN!!!!! Looking forward to another walk tomorrow. Trying to make sure I'm ready for the 39 miles in June - if I can walk the beach I can walk the streets easily.

So that's my story. I'm back on Marco living the good life until next Sunday. Much love to you all.

Hugs,
Maria xoxo

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