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Re: OT: Super Froggy--cancer, part 2

Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2021 10:14 am
by chunkyfrog
Poison pen letter--(paper impaled on a poison dart.)
Fun fact: when poison dart frogs are kept in a zoo, they lose their toxicity.

Re: OT: Super Froggy--cancer, part 2

Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2021 12:00 pm
by chunkyfrog
The bullfrog found my CMS50E pulse-ox; which was "hiding" for way too long.
It apparently charges, and the LED lights up--but the screen does not come on.
I guess I need to go shopping. --after the football game.
I can make do without recording or bluetooth--even a generic cheapie.
Any suggestions ? Recommendations?
Bullfrog wants to try fixing it, so I figure it's toast. :lol:

Edit: Sunday, 11/21: I bought a Dr Talbot's at T5arget--$26.95,
Not bad--the display orients automatically.
All I really need is a spot check--not overnight recording.

Re: OT: Super Froggy--cancer, part 2

Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2021 11:45 pm
by chunkyfrog
Final (scheduled) chemo is on Friday.
Some of my hair is growing in, though smooth spots abound.
It matches the pattern I gave my sons through DNA--but mine is not as permanent.
I have a half inch long wisp over my left ear, and the stubble on top is lying down.
I am such a pretty sight.

Re: OT: Super Froggy--cancer, part 2

Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2021 2:06 pm
by Jeffj318
I am wishing you God's blessings. Each day is a victory. Keep pressing on, my friend.
The docs found the cancer early which is a good thing.
My wife is Stage 4 colon cancer, however, she is doing much better since a second opinion from Johns Hopkins.

Re: OT: Super Froggy--cancer, part 2

Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2021 2:21 pm
by D.H.
Yes, bring your CPAP. I hope it's not one of recalled ones!

BTW, if you used a recalled CPAP, don't dismiss the possibility that this was the cause!

In any case, I wish you a full and speedy recovery.

Re: OT: Super Froggy--cancer, part 2

Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2021 6:42 pm
by chunkyfrog
Blaming whatever will not address the real problem--getting well.
It is unlikely to help financially, because the ambulance chasers have that all sewn up.
I am counting on the great wheel of karma coming around and crushing the lot of them.

Re: OT: Super Froggy--cancer, part 2

Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2021 8:27 pm
by chunkyfrog
Finished the sixth chemo today.--I have another scheduled in 2 weeks;
and a tentative date reserved for Dec. 23rd. Hopefully done THEN . . .
This latest one left me needing a good rest this afternoon--
but not sleepy enough to nap--(but I will tuck in earlier tonight.)
A couple hours helped me to get normal enough to catch my
blood sugar when it was just rising to ugly number 216-
-(injected 17 units novolog) around 7:36,
and sugar was 199 a half hour later, and still dropping gradually.
Yes, I am in control now. I hope . . .
Hungry--going to briefly nuke some cheese curds to restore the squeak,
and crisp up a couple thin slices of BACON.
Good time for a nice wedge of iceberg lettuce, too.

Re: OT: Super Froggy--cancer, part 2

Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2021 8:33 pm
by zonker
chunkyfrog wrote:
Fri Nov 26, 2021 8:27 pm
Finished the sixth chemo today.--I have another scheduled in 2 weeks;
and a tentative date reserved for Dec. 23rd. Hopefully done THEN . . .
Image

also, iceberg lettuce?

this has almost no nutrients.

but to each her own.

Re: OT: Super Froggy--cancer, part 2

Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2021 8:47 pm
by chunkyfrog
Maybe the romaine is still OK . . . Aldi romaine has surprising shelf life--
but I am thinking about that cold, wet CRUNCH in iceberg.
A bite of lettuce, a bite of bacon. And squeaky cheese.
Sometimes it's more about the mouth than the gut. Especially today.

Re: OT: Super Froggy--cancer, part 2

Posted: Fri Nov 26, 2021 9:45 pm
by zonker
chunkyfrog wrote:
Fri Nov 26, 2021 8:47 pm
Maybe the romaine is still OK . . . Aldi romaine has surprising shelf life--
but I am thinking about that cold, wet CRUNCH in iceberg.
A bite of lettuce, a bite of bacon. And squeaky cheese.
Sometimes it's more about the mouth than the gut. Especially today.
you do you. 'specially in this time of fighting cancer.
8) :wink:

Re: OT: Super Froggy--cancer, part 2

Posted: Sun Nov 28, 2021 3:32 am
by Holden4th
Just thought I'd chime in and wish you well. As a recovered cancer patient I've got an idea of what you might be going through. Fortunately, no chemo required for me - just external beam radiation. The best thing I did was have a belief in the process and I'm now clear. I'm wishing the same thing for you.

Re: OT: Super Froggy--cancer, part 2

Posted: Sun Nov 28, 2021 11:31 am
by chunkyfrog
Thank you.
Six years ago, my breast cancer was eradicated with simultaneous surgery
and reconstruction. This time, it is all chemo, since I chose to avoid radiation.

Re: OT: Super Froggy--cancer, part 2

Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2021 3:28 pm
by chunkyfrog
Well, my eyebrows were looking very sparse.
Luckily, I found my light colored brow pencil.
Nice paint job, if I say so myself.
Probably my best feature, so glad to get reinforcements.
I remember having to pluck like heck to split the unibrow.
Freda Kahlo is not my look.

Re: OT: Super Froggy--cancer, part 2

Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2021 4:52 pm
by zonker
chunkyfrog wrote:
Sun Dec 05, 2021 3:28 pm

Freda Kahlo is not my look.
<googles>

thanks for making me learn something today!

Re: OT: Super Froggy--cancer, part 2

Posted: Sun Dec 05, 2021 6:31 pm
by palerider
zonker wrote:
Sun Dec 05, 2021 4:52 pm
chunkyfrog wrote:
Sun Dec 05, 2021 3:28 pm

Freda Kahlo is not my look.
<googles>

thanks for making me learn something today!
In spite of your best efforts ;)